I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 228 - 166: Deputy City Governor Shi in Fury! Han Commander Sets Forth! [Double Update!]

Chapter 228: Chapter 166: Deputy City Governor Shi in Fury! Han Commander Sets Forth! [Double Update!]

High Willow Inner City.

Atop the tavern.

Deputy City Governor Shi picked up a piece of pork belly, bit off the fat, spat it out, and then slowly chewed the lean meat.

"Xu’er has always liked to eat this way. In the past, I used to be annoyed with him, for wasting food, unaware of the hardships of the common people," Deputy City Governor Shi said with a touch of emotion.

"Indeed, the fat is a bit too greasy, and the pure lean meat is somewhat dry. Truly, it’s the child who knows how to enjoy life."

"Also, as my son and born into this world, if he does not enjoy life, then how does he differ from the son of a poor family?"

"I was wrong in the past. The children born under my name, since they are noble by birth, should be superior to commoners in every aspect, including their lives!"

"It’s just a pity that in Wu Chang’s eyes, even my son is no different from a son of a poor family—their lives hold the same value..."

He put down his chopsticks and said somberly, "If that’s the case, then let’s send the majority of the nobles’ children from Qifeng Prefecture to his Linjiang Square... to see whether he can continue to treat everyone equally."

Hearing these words, a young officer by his side stepped forward and whispered, "As you said, Great Commander Jing has already arranged people to add some pressure to Linjiang Square."

Deputy City Governor Shi poured himself a cup of wine and asked softly, "What do you think will happen next in Linjiang Square?"

The young officer replied softly, "According to rumors about Wu Chang’s temperament, he surely won’t favor those noble children. When the time comes, a small push will result in a disturbance."

"No, it’s not a disturbance. This move is merely meant to disgust that Wu Chang," Deputy City Governor Shi said slowly.

"Although we are prepared, sitting idly by these past few days and watching his arrogant demeanor, completely disregarding me, has indeed left me feeling quite impatient," he continued.

The young officer couldn’t help but whisper, "Most of those who’ve come to High Willow City are children of nobility with promising futures. Their family elders hold high positions back home. With just a little encouragement, this arrogant man will inevitably offend everyone."

"He dare offend me; what fear would he have for them?"

Deputy City Governor Shi said calmly, "Moreover, his reputation is currently at its peak. If he doesn’t die young, he will be the next Li Shen Sect!"

"Such a prodigy is sought after by all sides wishing to befriend him."

"As long as it doesn’t involve a loss of life, even if he tramples their faces into the ground, those spineless fellows can still laugh it off."

"Actually, such a person..."

After a sigh, they heard Deputy City Governor Shi continue slowly, "It’s a pity that there’s a barrier between him and me—a barrier lined with two lives, leaving no room for reconciliation."

The young officer, upon hearing this, understood clearly.

If it weren’t for the murder of the two sons, resulting in the Shi family having no future heirs,

Today’s Deputy City Governor would most likely be seeking to befriend this man.

"Have the people from High Willow City Guard Mansion not withdrawn yet?"

"They’re nearby."

"It seems they fear that I will personally take action and eradicate the most outstanding talent in the history of High Willow City."

"The High Willow City Guard Mansion has no discipline," the young officer said indignantly. "By all rights, as the Deputy City Governor of Prefecture City, your status is far above that of the High Willow City Guard Mansion. Even their Great City Guard should have come to pay you a visit."

"If we were following protocol, we’d be staying in the High Willow City Guard Mansion at this moment, not being accommodated in this tavern," Deputy City Governor Shi said with a smile.

"They claim that the City Guard Mansion has been too busy lately to accommodate guests," the young officer said in a low voice.

"They just don’t know how to deal with me, unsure whether I come with good intentions or not," Deputy City Governor Shi laughed softly, then walked to the window with an indifferent expression.

In that instant, he saw his General Flag Envoy Jing approaching quickly, his face extremely grim.

"What’s the matter that’s made you so flustered?"

"There’s trouble in Linjiang Square."

"Hmm?"

Deputy City Governor Shi slightly furrowed his brow.

The trouble in Linjiang Square was their doing!

If there wasn’t any trouble, that would be the surprise!

But judging by General Flag Envoy Jing’s expression, he seemed to understand something, and his face grew dark.

"Linjiang Station has hoisted two cages, inside which are piles of crushed bones and hair."

General Flag Envoy Jing said with a trembling voice, "Wu Chang ordered names to be posted, to intimidate various nobilities in the square!"

Bang!

The railing by the window that Deputy City Governor Shi was holding crumbled into dust!

Debris scattered everywhere!

His face turned icy as he spoke in a chilling tone.

"To Linjiang Square!"

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City Guard Mansion.

An old man sat at the head, flipping through various messages.

Someone rushed in with news.

Yet, the old man waved his hand.

"If there’s news, leave it on the desk. I will review it later," he said.

"Emergency report! It needs to be seen by the City Captain himself."

"The Great City Guard went to the Temple to discuss important matters... Both Deputy City Governors are overseeing the Left City Guard Army, patrolling outside the city. If there are any issues, discuss them with me," the old man said, one of the senior officials of the City Guard Mansion on duty that day.

He casually flipped open the booklet.

Then he sharply inhaled a breath of cold air.

Suddenly, he threw the booklet away.

"Go to the Temple to report to the Great City Guard. Why come to me?" the senior official shouted furiously. "Does the Deputy City Governor of Prefecture City concern someone of my position to make decisions?"

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Observatory Headquarters.

The Commander stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.

An elderly figure behind him said softly, "This might not end well. In the next few days, many people will die."

The elderly figure turned around, sat down on a chair, and asked, "What did the waste from City Guard Mansion want with you yesterday?"

"Lin Yan is under my Observatory’s command. He was thinking of discussing with me transferring Wu Chang to City Guard Mansion, to be listed under Yuan Tongye’s Left City Guard Army as Deputy Great Commander."

The Commander turned his head and smiled, "After a few years to build seniority, he could then take over the City Captain position to command all the city’s troops."

The old man scoffed, "It seems the City Guard Mansion places high value on him, even trying to poach from you... It also shows that City Guard Mansion lacks successors."