I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 67 - 65: The Spirit Talisman Suddenly Turns to Ash

Chapter 67: Chapter 65: The Spirit Talisman Suddenly Turns to Ash

Zhou Qi looked at the young man before him, his heart filled with sheer delight.

He was twenty-three this year and had paid his way into the slaughterhouse last year, becoming an apprentice under Lin Yan.

Up to this day, he believed he had learned the trade of a butcher quite well.

But having to respectfully call someone six years his junior ’Master Lin’ every day, he often felt suffocated.

Yet today, he could finally hold his head high and breathe easy.

"Heard your relative, the street official on Sixth Street, got into trouble for taking a noble out hunting outside the city?"

With a smirk, Zhou Qi said, "Really just bad luck, he was carrying the game walking back... while the noble rode ahead on horseback to return to the city, and ended up getting chopped down right on the street."

"..."

Lin Yan’s expression was somewhat complicated.

Was that scoundrel Liu Yi the noble that He Zhi was in charge of hosting yesterday afternoon?

"I heard that his position as the street official of Sixth Street is hanging by a thread, the high official despises him quite a bit."

Zhou Qi’s tone was full of sympathy, yet his face couldn’t hide the smugness as he said, "Speaking of which, my brother-in-law is the street official on Third Street, should I speak a few good words on his behalf to the high official?"

"Zhou Qi, look at you gloating like a petty person!"

Unable to hold back, Xie Yang lashed out angrily, "Back when you were learning under Brother Yan, you were so respectful, and now that you’ve gained some power, you’re like this..."

Before his words finished, he saw Zhou Qi’s hand striking hastily towards him.

"What are you, some little servant, also wanting to shout at me?"

But in the next instant, his palm came to a halt.

Because Lin Yan reached out and grabbed his wrist.

Then, he gently took the butcher knife from Zhou Qi’s hand.

"What are you doing?"

Zhou Qi bellowed, "Give me back my knife!"

Before he finished speaking, he felt a tightness in his throat.

He saw Lin Yan reach out, seize his neck, and say indifferently, "This knife is yours only if I want to give it to you, you can’t take it by force, understand?"

As the words fell, he casually threw Zhou Qi to the ground and then handed the butcher knife to Xie Yang.

Xie Yang took the knife in a daze, momentarily at a loss.

Before Zhou Qi could get up to take back the knife, Lin Yan kicked him over.

"Who dares to make trouble here?"

Right then, a man came rushing over, his face full of annoyance.

Many minor officials in the market were responsible for managing markets, shops, and vendors, and this man was in charge of the area where the slaughterhouse was located.

"Market Officer, he dared to start a fight, report it to the authorities immediately, and have my brother-in-law come over, this isn’t over!"

Zhou Qi had not finished speaking when he received another kick to the face.

"Lin Yan, you’ve gone too far!"

The Market Officer stepped forward with a deep frown.

It was clear to him that Zhou Qi had stolen Lin Yan’s position, and their conflict was somewhat expected.

He glanced over and then said, "The matter is settled, He Zhi didn’t argue, don’t make a fuss here, compensate him for some medical expenses, and let’s call it..."

His words hadn’t finished when he saw Lin Yan take out a small flag from his bosom.

The flag was inscribed with the characters for Linjiang Station.

"..."

The Market Officer turned around, slapped Zhou Qi on the face, and said, "You compensate Brother Yan for his medical expenses, and we’ll consider the matter settled."

At that moment, Zhou Qi was totally confused, a blank expression crossing his face.

People nearby were also exchanging glances, shocked and unsure of what to do.

"Your face ran into Brother Yan’s hand, and you still don’t want to compensate for the medical expenses?"

The Market Officer shouted, "Let me tell you, if Brother Yan doesn’t forgive you, even if your brother-in-law shows up, you’re still getting a layer of skin peeled off first."

"Forget it."

Lin Yan put away the flag, pointed towards Xie Yang, and said, "My knife, I’m giving it to him; any problem with that?"

"No problem! Absolutely no problem!"

Market Officer instantly nodded and said, "Flames has also been at this slaughterhouse for so many years, following the rules, you can choose your own disciple to succeed you when you lay down this knife."

"Then that’s settled."

Lin Yan glanced at Xie Yang and said, "Your family isn’t well-off. Work hard, do more, and earn more."

Then he waved his hand and turned to leave.

After he left, everyone present fell silent.

It was a while before Zhou Qi, full of resentment, muttered through clenched teeth, "Why?"

With a smack!

Zhou Qi’s face sported another red mark.

Market Officer shook his sore wrist from the force of the slap and said angrily, "Do you know the weight of that flag?"

"What flag is it exactly?" The crowd couldn’t help but feel curious.

"It’s Linjiang Station’s minor flag." Market Officer’s tone became solemn, "The noble from the inner city yesterday was chopped down in the street by the Flag Commander of Linjiang Station!"

"No wonder Flames has been out of sight these past few days; it seems he was chosen by Linjiang Station, he’s really got good fortune..." Xie Yang’s voice was full of envy and a touch of joy.

"Xie Yang, since Flames has taken a liking to you, do your work well from now on." Market Officer patted his shoulder with encouragement and without giving Zhou Qi another look, he left.

"Zhou Qi, go sort out that pig’s blood."

Xie Yang, holding the knife in his hand, sneered, "You’re a menial worker, why are you eyeing my knife?"

——

Lin Yan wasn’t overly concerned with the affairs of the slaughterhouse.

Stepping out of the slaughterhouse into the bright daylight, he suddenly felt a warmth in his bosom.

He immediately put his hand inside his clothes and drew out a handful of black ash, which dispersed in the wind.

Was that the Spirit Talisman Meng Lu had given him just now?

"..."

In that instant, Lin Yan’s eyes took on a grave expression as he slowly turned around, staring intently at the entrance of the slaughterhouse.

He had been working there for almost two and a half years.

He thought he was extremely familiar with the place.

But today, he suddenly felt it was very strange.

He paused for a moment, his eyes shifting, eventually deciding to walk away. But after only a few steps, he noticed another figure.

He didn’t know the person but had seen him before.

A minor flag of the Outer South Bureau.

This person did not belong to any marketplace division but was directly under the Outer South Bureau, dispatched by the General Flag Envoy.

Before Lin Yan took over as the Flag Commander of Linjiang Station, he was also one of these minor flags directly under the Outer South Bureau.

So Lin Yan recognized the person.

But the person recognized Wu Chang, not Lin Yan.

Lin Yan then withdrew his gaze, thinking to himself, "It seems General Flag Envoy Han has been paying attention to this place for some time."

Lin Yan looked back at the slaughterhouse, pondered for a while, but decided not to rashly return to investigate.

He went straight back to Linjiang Station, took a medicinal bath, and consumed a Great Essence Boosting Pill, starting his practice.

Cultivation: Refining Essence Realm (658/3650)

Cultivation increased by three points.

Each time he practiced, diligently and tirelessly, he received benefits, which gave Lin Yan great satisfaction.

After changing into clean clothes and adopting Wu Chang’s appearance, when he stepped out of his residence and arrived at the front courtyard, he saw Chief Clerk Yang approaching quickly.

"Master Wu, I was just about to look for you in the backyard."

"What’s the matter?"

"The Outer South Bureau has sent an urgent letter, handwritten by the General Flag Envoy and sealed with a fire brand, which only Master Wu can open personally."

"Understood."

Lin Yan took the letter, gestured for Chief Clerk Yang to leave, then opened it and skimmed through it, his expression becoming instantly serious.

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