I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 371 - 257 The Whereabouts of Duke Murky Spirit_2

Chapter 371: Chapter 257 The Whereabouts of Duke Murky Spirit_2

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In Linjiang Station,

"Master Five is going out again?"

Chief Clerk Yang’s hair had turned half white, his face etched with exhaustion as he said helplessly, "You see, this place is the Southern outpost of the Observatory located outside the city, stationed at Linjiang Square—a minor station!

"I’m just a chief clerk of a local station, earning only a few silver taels each month. I’m neither the head of the Outer South Bureau nor the chief of the Observatory Headquarters. Why do you always lay the burden entirely upon me?"

"Even the chief of the Observatory in Qifeng Prefecture City, the highest authority, is not as busy as I am.

"I have to monitor the entire outer city and oversee the expansion of the new city. I’m being buried by you at least twenty years ahead of my time!"

"This matter seems glorious, with great power at hand, but I can’t indulge in even the slightest bit of corruption. It’s all toil and endless tasks, with hardly any time to return home. The meager salary is hardly sustainable..."

Chief Clerk Yang wore a despairing expression. Having not seen him for several days, even his self-reference of "subordinate" had changed to "this old man."

"This..."

Lin Yan reached into his chest and took out a document, stating indifferently, "This morning, at the Observatory Headquarters, I had the Commander approve this document.

"During the construction of the new city, you’ll be promoted to New City Patrol Deputy Envoy. As for the salary..."

"Starting from this month, you’ll receive the treatment of a General Flag Envoy. However, if you’re not a martial practitioner, the elixirs and bath medicine materials will be converted into silver."

Hearing this, Chief Clerk Yang’s eyes gradually lit up with radiance.

Lin Yan silently put the document back into his chest and said, "This document was originally for your promotion, but seeing how tired you are, I must show some consideration for my subordinates. Someone else will take over tomorrow, and the name on the document will be changed to Liu Yuqing..."

"Master Five!"

Chief Clerk Yang donned his official cap and secretly pinched his waist, immediately straightening up and declared, "With such trust from Master Five and grave responsibilities upon me, how could I shirk? We cannot trust outsiders; we still need to use old subordinates..."

He patted his clothes and continued, "Rest assured, Master Five, go about your journey with peace of mind. I will ensure that all remaining matters are handled immaculately!"

"You are too tired," Lin Yan spoke softly.

"Not tired at all. You have no idea, recently I, Yang, have been awe-inspiring and deterring all factions. The glory is boundless! It is all thanks to Master Five’s protection that I have achieved what I have today!" Chief Clerk Yang said proudly.

"Now that your salary has increased, is it enough?" Lin Yan suddenly asked again.

"Enough!" Chief Clerk Yang paused, then laughed, "Rest assured, Master Five. I am not foolish. Knowing well of your abhorrence for evil, would I dare to misuse power or be corrupt? That would be seeking my own death, wouldn’t it?"

"The Liu family members have mostly been penalized with hard labor. The City Guard Mansion has agreed to allow you to assign them! What can you achieve by the time I return?" Lin Yan said calmly.

"The southern district, being the direct route to the Prefecture City, is set to be expanded last; and with last night’s earth ruptures and mountain shifts, it’s inevitably going to be slow..."

Chief Clerk Yang explained, "Construction has already started in the other directions. By the time Master Five returns, apart from the southern district, at least the initial construction of the new city’s first square in the other seven directions will be complete!"

Lin Yan nodded, "The sooner it’s completed, the earlier people can move in, and the fewer will die... Winter has already begun, and many will die outside. The faster, the better!"

"I understand," Chief Clerk Yang said.

He continued with a smile, "Previously, the greatest obstacle was the powers siphoning materials in secret, like blood-sucking leeches.

"Now, Master Five, you’ve struck such fear into them and cleared all hindrances. With the might of your ferocity, any further troubles should be deterred. In the days to come, one would think there will be no more fools seeking death!"

"Without these troublemakers intervening, we should be able to build with all our might, and it shouldn’t be slow."

As he said this, Chief Clerk Yang spoke softly, "I’ve seen Liu Yuqing before. He’s a capable man originally assigned to lead the Liu family in the new city’s construction... He’s a good choice!"

Lin Yan smiled.

He was aware that Liu Yuqing had the chance to meet with him due to the Commander’s maneuvers.

If he weren’t skilled at building cities, the Commander himself would probably not have made an exception, allowing Liu Yuqing an audience.

Under normal circumstances, perhaps after harsh interrogation to extract secrets and secret techniques, he would have been disposed of directly.

"My departure from the city is known by all, and perhaps it will cause some restlessness. Under the allure of enormous benefits, there may still be some who are not afraid of death," Lin Yan said calmly. "In this regard, do not let your guard down."

"I understand," Chief Clerk Yang laughed, "Misappropriating materials for the new city’s expansion is a crime punished by family extermination. The Liu family has been eradicated for this, so major powers surely dare not make another move! It’s mostly just some dirty-handed thieves, and they can be dealt with!"

In fact, now that Wu Chang’s fearsome reputation was established, stepping out of the city for a short period and returning soon would not have a significant impact.

After all, the last time he visited the Blessed Land and came back, he initiated a great slaughter, even beheading the Liu family’s old ancestor.

In order to protect Mr. Lu, he even consecutively slayed many strong individuals, including the old ancestors of the Bai family and the Sun Family.

Up to this day, his ferocity had become so well known within the walls of High Willow City that no one was unaware, no one was ignorant, and no one dared to challenge his sharpness!

"Han Commander and Deputy Commander Zhou will assist Linjiang Station with all their might,"

"If we lack manpower, ask for it from the Outer South Bureau!"

"If we lack experts, demand them from the Inner City Bureau!"

"In a word, if the expansion of the new city is successfully completed, my achievements will suffice to promote me to the position of New City Commander!"

"By that time, you will be the senior manager under my command, in a position equivalent to the current senior manager beside the Inner City Commander."

Lin Yan looked at Chief Clerk Yang, his eyes filled with an encouraging hue.

Painting a grand vision was something Lin Yan merely disdained to do in the past, but that did not mean he was incapable of it.

Only by using both kindness and severity could he achieve long-term control!

Chief Clerk Yang had worked conscientiously and tirelessly, and his contributions were indeed substantial. His position and salary deserved to be raised.

Lin Yan patted his shoulder and, as he thought of something else, said, "In these times, too high a position with too weak power won’t last long!"

"You wield great power, and whether it’s Tribulation Ash or someone harboring hidden resentments in their heart, they might send someone to kill you!"

"If they send Death Soldiers, seeking vengeance for you afterward would be difficult."

"I have here superior spirit talismans from the Liu Venerate Temple, I’ll give you nine for escaping with your life."

As Lin Yan took out the spirit talismans.

Chief Clerk Yang’s face lit up with joy, and he incredulously said, "For us?"

Lin Yan calmly said, "You keeping one is enough, as a frail scholar, they won’t give you a second chance to burn a spirit talisman! Inside High Willow City, before the talisman burns out, someone will surely come to your rescue! The rest, give them to Meng Lu and Xiao Hui, after all, they are the ones truly fighting with their lives on the line... their need is actually greater..."

As he said this, Lin Yan laughed and added, "However, I will lend you a helper, someone with extraordinary skills, who in High Willow City cannot easily be stopped by many!"

"A helper? Who?"

"Li Shen Sect!"

"Ah?"

"This is a loan to you, return him to me when I come back to the city!"

Lin Yan laughed, leaving behind a scroll containing the True Qi seed of Li Shen Sect, and then proceeded to walk out.

The current Lin Yan could use Evil Qi to restore his True Qi, a seemingly inexhaustible source; as long as he had enough Evil Qi, he wouldn’t be drained!

Therefore, this scroll, for Lin Yan who could maintain his peak condition at all times, was not of much importance.

Moreover, with Mr. Lu from the Refining God Realm accompanying him this time, he wouldn’t need the scroll at all.

Yet, leaving the scroll with Chief Clerk Yang was like having a bodyguard at the peak of the Qi Refinement Realm!

Chief Clerk Yang, with great authority, handled all matters, big and small, for him; he was an exceptionally rare talent.

It was precisely because of such a person like Chief Clerk Yang that Lin Yan could leave the city with peace of mind.

Therefore, although the scroll of Li Shen Sect was extremely precious, a rare treasure in the world, Lin Yan was still willing to lend it to Chief Clerk Yang for the sake of his life.

No sooner had he stepped out of Linjiang Station than Lin Yan saw a group of people ready to leave the city.

Leading them was the Sixth Vein Master.

By his side was the Thirteenth Young Master.

Behind them were four senior managers and six disciples.

However, waiting by the city gate, there were two more people.

The son of the Great City Guard of Qifeng Prefecture, Li Xuantong, and his guard.

Afterward, Lin Yan noticed that the Sixth Vein Master looked over, his gaze somewhat frosty.

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