I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 229 - 166: Deputy City Governor Shi in Fury! Han Commander Sets Forth! [Double Update!]_2

"Old man thinks you haven’t really cultivated him much, have you?"

"What are you talking about? When this boy first joined the Observatory, his martial arts skills were only at the first level!"

The Commander said angrily, "In less than three years, he has successively broken through Blood Refinement, Bone Marrow Cleansing, and reached Inner Strength, and then onto Refining Essence Realm, and now he has entered the Qi Refining Realm!"

"Of course, he is naturally gifted, but isn’t there cultivation from my Observatory in this?"

"The monthly pay, medicinal baths, Elixir Pills, and all the Magic Methods he exchanged from the Observatory, doesn’t this count as cultivation?"

"Even retreating ten thousand steps, he was personally brought into the Observatory by me and grew up during his tenure in the Observatory."

"Don’t I, as the commanding Commander, have even a little bit of merit?"

"You judge, I cultivated such talent for the Observatory. I applied for recognition of my merits at the headquarters in Qifeng Prefecture, is that too much to ask?"

The Commander looked over, quite indignant.

The old man rubbed his forehead and said, "Cultivating talent can be considered a merit, asking for recognition is not too much."

The Commander said angrily, "So I say, why shouldn’t they give it?"

The old man said helplessly, "But you want the Supreme Commander of Prefecture City to make room for you, so you can indulge in the rank of Supreme Commander of the Prefecture City for three days before you die... and even after death, you must be buried with the honors reserved for a Supreme Commander, which really is a bit too much."

Continuing, the old man said, "The Zhao Ye people are known for their detachment from fame and fortune, indifferent to life and death, and here you are, supposedly also a leader of the Zhao Ye people... yet you dream of a grand burial?"

"Isn’t it just some last wishes since I am about to die?"

The Commander breathed out and then said, "You say if Wu Chang handles this incident smoothly, when the time comes... that old guy in our City, will he make room for me for three days?"

The old man shook his head and said, "Absolutely not."

The Commander slowly said, "Since it’s impossible, then Wu Chang should not get involved in this matter."

"Did the Great City Guard tell you to excuse Wu Chang out, not to get involved in the ’relic’ matter, lest he takes risks?"

"That’s the idea. Wu Chang, although he belongs to the Observatory, is not from the City Guard Mansion, but he is still the most gifted man in the history of High Willow City."

"You agreed?"

"Li Shen Sect back then was also from the bottom, fighting his way up, amidst blood and strife, often seen."

The Commander said, "Xu Dingye from the Little Divine Sect is also extremely talented, but being pampered without adversity, not experiencing hardships, is nowhere near Li Shen Sect."

The old man nodded and said, "That’s why Xu Dingye went to Residual Prison Mansion."

The Commander nodded slightly and said, "Wu Chang is not a steady character, overprotecting him will spoil him... For the relic, he must make his own decision!"

After a pause, the Commander continued, "Yet, as far as his life path, he chooses it, but under my watch, no one can bully him."

The old man pondered and said, "Are you referring to the Shi Family’s old fool, stirring things up secretly to pressure Linjiang Square?"

"I have already dispatched people to handle the matter. Wu Chang, being too young and full of vigor, having offended all forces in Qifeng Prefecture, is not good."

The Commander, with hands behind his back, said, "I’ve handled these schemes and intrigues for him."

"Report!"

Just at this moment, a General Flag Envoy came hastening from below.

"What is it?"

"Inspection Envoy Wu Chang brought back the mutilated bodies of two young masters from the Shi Family from outside the city, hanging them in the square to deter all sides."

"Dismissed." The Commander’s voice was somewhat hoarse.

"It seems he doesn’t need you to cover for him; he can manage by himself," the old man chuckled darkly. "However, this boy truly has boundless courage."

"Actually, my intention was for him to be like a sword hanging over High Willow City, ready at all times to draw his sword should something extraordinary happen... I would take the responsibility!"

The Commander, his mouth dry, spoke in a low voice, "How did he interpret ’High Willow City’ as ’Qifeng Prefecture’? This is the Deputy City Governor this time, not the Great City Guard next time, right? I’m afraid... I might not be able to handle it..."

"This sword of his, he’s used my treasure, it seems I didn’t give the wrong item."

The old man waved his hand, stood up, and smilingly said, "I’ll go take a look at the excitement..."

"Don’t show up, you’re supposed to be dead."

"Don’t forget — the Disguise Technique of our Observatory, in its tier, far surpasses the rudimentary methods that circulate outside because I was involved in its improvement,"

"Then how could you not discern Wu Chang’s truth and deception?"

"Now that you mention it, I vaguely feel that this young man’s Disguise Technique seems no longer purely such. It’s almost as if it’s a way... without knowing the details, one might even think that Wu Chang is his true self," the elder couldn’t help but sigh, "I also don’t know where he learned it from."

"Is there a possibility that he created it?" the Commander suddenly asked.

"Absolutely not; his young age alone, mastering such profound art, already astonishes the world. He surely couldn’t have also split his mind to create something new!" the elder quickly shook his head.

"You think that the high-level Disguise Technique you spent twenty to thirty years developing is already perfect and can’t be improved upon, right?" the Commander said with a smile.

"Not necessarily," the elder said softly, "but I do have self-awareness. However, a youngster like him, how many hours at most could he have spent on the ’Disguise Technique’? It’s impossible that he could surpass my twenty to thirty years of research in just a few days, isn’t it? That would make me look like a fool."

"That’s true; after all, you are quite a figure in Qifeng Prefecture,"

Having said that, the Commander waved his hand and added, "It’s good to go out and enjoy the liveliness...just don’t interfere with Linjiang Square’s matters... it’s better to give the Great City Guard of High Willow City a chance to show goodwill towards Wu Chang..."

"Rest assured, I’m just there to join the excitement, not to cause trouble."

The elder waved his hand and ran off with a happy stride.

During the previous battle between Lin Yan and Xu Dingye, this old man wasn’t seen being so cheerful.

On the contrary, it seemed that Lin Yan’s defiance against the powerful and daring to declare war on Deputy City Governor of Phoenix Mansion City exceedingly excited this old man.

"Yang Wangyuan, also an elder from our Observatory, stationed in Linjiang Station under my orders as Chief Clerk, has always been cautious. How could he also join Lin Yan in this reckless behavior?"

The Commander couldn’t help but rub his forehead, "Lin Yan plans to decapitate Shi Family’s second son, and Chief Clerk Yang doesn’t even try to interfere?"

——

Meanwhile, at the Outer South Bureau.

Xu Qing and others, upon hearing the news, were extremely shocked.

The officials had already called many Flag Commanders, preparing to support Linjiang Square, but apart from Xu Qing, there were still some who hesitated.

"This doesn’t seem right; the inner city’s Observatory hasn’t sent any message. How could we act rashly?"

"Moreover, involving the Deputy City Governor of the Prefecture City, if things go wrong... it could lead to a huge conflict between our Observatory and Qifeng Prefecture City!"

"Wu Chang’s actions are indeed too reckless, killing their two sons and still provoking them like this, without considering their status... those are the real higher-ups of Qifeng Prefecture!"

"If we go to support Wu Chang, the implication might change."

"Should we consider this matter more carefully?"

All present had a solemn look as they discussed.

At that moment, a familiar voice came from within.

"There is some truth in that."

The voice was deep and the tone calm.

The people showed joy and quickly looked towards the rear courtyard of the Outer South Bureau.

They saw a person, wearing a golden patterned black robe, with hands behind his back, walking slowly.

The scars between his brows were still there.

Yet as he approached, a gentle breeze swirled around him.

"Congratulations, Han Commander, on mastering the Refining Essence Realm!"

Upon seeing this, Xu Qing showed great joy and bowed deeply.

Soon after, everyone in the Outer South Bureau, whether officials, Flag Commanders, or many others, all bowed deeply.

"Congratulations, Han Commander, on mastering the Refining Essence Realm!"

"No need for such formality, please stand up,"

Han Commander waved his hand and said, "As for the matter of Linjiang Square, I’ve heard about it. The Outer South Bureau should not interfere. As the General Flag Envoy, it’s also inappropriate for Han to intervene!"

He continued walking outside and said, "You all stay and guard the Outer South Bureau... As a Qi Refining Realm Martial Artist, I can’t just watch my younger kin be bullied!"