I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 53 - 51: Master’s Recognition!

Chapter 53: Chapter 51: Master’s Recognition!

The streets on both sides were deserted.

Zhao Yuan, the Order Envoy, left without saying a word, his face dark with discontent, accompanied by the patrol envoys from the twelfth.

Even as the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer South Government Office, with his high position and heavy authority that allowed him to look down upon everyone, his dignity was swept away in front of the public square today.

Simply because the Flag Commander’s blade was too keen!

"..."

Watching the Deputy Order Envoy’s retreating figure, Lin Yan’s expression was calm as he shifted his gaze to the side and said indifferently, "Flag Officer, clean up the matters on this street."

"Dispose of the body of the criminal according to the rules."

"I, Linjiang Station, will handle the funeral affairs of the Zhou Family elder. All expenses during the period will be itemized and delivered to the Outer South Government Office."

"The pension for this young girl’s father and the compensation for her grandfather are not within my jurisdiction."

Having said this, he calmly added, "However, Linjiang Station will continue to pay attention to her, and should there be any injustice that befalls her, it would be a dereliction of your duty..."

Taking a half step forward, Lin Yan patted the Flag Officer’s shoulder and continued, "If you authorities commit a mistake and fail to punish it severely, then it would be my negligence."

The Flag Officer was so frightened that his face turned pale; if even the Deputy Order Envoy could only swallow his anger, how could he dare to say more?

After today, in the whole Linjiang Square, which faction would dare to act presumptuously in front of the Flag Commander of Linjiang Station?

"..."

Chief Clerk Yang’s expression became extremely complex as he thought, "With one slash, he shattered these old rules and established unprecedented prestige. This Master Wu is far more brilliant than I imagined."

"Chief Clerk Yang, handle the funeral affairs of the Zhou Family elder yourself... Take this young girl back to Linjiang Station for now," Lin Yan said, before indifferently adding, "Also, take the body of this horse back; my seat needs to pay respect to Venerate Huai."

Pausing, he looked at Chief Clerk Yang and added in an indifferent tone, "You truly live up to being the Chief Clerk sent by the Outer South Bureau."

Chief Clerk Yang had initially planned to persuade him to tolerate the situation.

But sensing his own Flag Commander’s resolute and determined attitude,

he chose to stand by Wu Chang, the Flag Commander.

Even though on the opposite side were Liang Hu, with whom he had worked for many years, and Zhao Yuan from the Outer South Government Office, who held an apparently higher authority.

Nevertheless, he firmly remembered one thing.

He, Yang Wang, was the Chief Clerk of Linjiang Station.

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"Greetings, Flag Commander."

About a quarter of an hour later, three Little Flags arrived inside Linjiang Station.

Seeing them, they immediately bowed in respect, their expressions filled with complexity.

They had clearly heard of the earlier events.

One slash had toppled Liang Hu, intimidated the Deputy Order Envoy from the Outer South Government Office, and completely suppressed the various powers of the square.

The eldest among them, a middle-aged man missing an ear, stepped forward and confessed, "We three were indulgent in sleep today and failed to present ourselves to lend support to Master Wu’s power. Please, Master Wu, decree a punishment!"

"When there’s a reason, what crime is there?"

Lin Yan’s voice was as usual as he said these words.

Evil had infiltrated the city the night before, and these three followed Liang Hu on a patrol of the square.

During the daytime yesterday, they took the initiative to investigate the aftermath of various powers.

And last night, they were responsible for patrolling the city, searching for the officials who disposed of Liu Guangding’s body.

Martial artists might be vigorous, but they cannot go without sleep and still need rest.

Lin Yan did not blame them but instead gazed intently at Zou Jin.

Among the three Little Flags, Zou Jin was the eldest and had the deepest thoughts.

If he had directly spoken earlier about the reasons for oversleeping and being late, it might have seemed like he was fishing for compliments or evading blame, which could incite annoyance.

His current words, seemingly proactive in confessing and asking for punishment, were actually a strategic retreat.

As long as Lin Yan wasn’t the type to be violently cruel, he wouldn’t blame anyone for this matter.

If he still placed blame, it would prove that this new Flag Commander had no empathy for his subordinates and lacked even the slightest sympathy.

"The three of you, although late, showed intent to support, proving that you weren’t influenced by old ties with Liang Hu, nor were you intimidated by the might of the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer South Government Office."

Lin Yan stepped forward, patted Zou Jin’s shoulder, and slowly said, "In light of this, I am satisfied."

Facing the gaze of the Flag Commander, Zou Jin’s heart trembled slightly, and he immediately understood that his small scheme had been seen through.

This Master, although young, now seemed to Zou Jin like he was facing an old hand who had insight into the human heart.

"It is our fortune to serve under the Flag Commander, and we will certainly put forth all our effort without any second thoughts."

Zou Jin’s gaze sharpened as he spoke solemnly with a firm tone.

Lin Yan nodded slightly and withdrew his hand.

This subordinate was quite sly, and without being taken down a peg, he thought too much.

Afterward, his gaze fell upon the youngest of the three men.

"This morning, did you deliver my message exactly as I gave it?"

"Back to you, Master, I reported every word to Venerate Huai without omission."

Feng Hui immediately stepped half a step forward, bending in a greeting.

Lin Yan nodded slightly, then said, "Go to the back courtyard, prepare a horse-drawn carriage, load it with the ready offerings, and in a quarter of an hour, I will leave the city to worship Venerate Huai."

Upon hearing this, Feng Hui hesitated, saying, "It’s already the afternoon, and with the round trip, by the time the worship is finished, I fear it will be night."

"What needs to be done today shall be completed today; there are other matters to attend to tomorrow."

Lin Yan waved his hand and said, "Quickly get ready, and do not delay."

Feng Hui immediately acknowledged and turned to head toward the back courtyard.

Lin Yan then turned to the other two and said, "Zou Jin, Zheng Liu, you two may go home to rest. Tonight, you are responsible for patrolling the square."

Upon hearing this, both immediately agreed and went home.

After a quarter of an hour, Feng Hui reported that the preparations were complete.

"Good, you may go and rest; you need not patrol tonight," Lin Yan said. "Nowadays we are short-staffed, and you alone must take care of daytime affairs, so you should rest well."

Feng Hui was momentarily taken aback, then said in a low voice, "Master, as you go to worship Venerate Huai, there will be many sundries to handle; it would be good to have someone to assist."

He had already prepared everything, planning to drive the carriage for the Master, and even held the whip in his hand.

"No need, Chief Clerk Yang just informed me that the new Little Flag Lin Yan has come to Linjiang Station; let him drive...Feng Hui, hand me the whip."

"Yes."

Feng Hui quickly passed the whip over.

Watching the Flag Commander’s departing figure, Feng Hui felt slightly dejected, sighing as he felt he wasn’t trusted or relied upon for significant tasks.

As a result, the task of leaving the city was given to that new Little Flag, named Lin Yan.

But just then, he heard Chief Clerk Yang’s voice, "Did Master just call you by your name?"

"..."

Feng Hui was somewhat bewildered and nodded his head.

Chief Clerk Yang slowly approached, speaking deliberately, "He called you ’Feng Hui’; it seems the Master has a good impression of you."

Upon hearing this, Feng Hui’s face suddenly brightened as he said, "Does this mean that Master has recognized me?"

"Of course, you got the Master’s approval earlier than I did," Chief Clerk Yang said reflectively. "Master has always called me Chief Clerk Yang; he has never once used a more personal ’Little Yang’."

Feng Hui’s cheeks twitched involuntarily.

Then, as if remembering something, he spoke quietly, "Right, I always felt today’s affair was rather odd."