The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 204 - 113: Feng Wu Returns

Chapter 204: Chapter 113: Feng Wu Returns

After a torrential downpour, the muddy official road was traversed by a caravan moving forward, escorted by the Official Army, with the plaque of the Imperial Censor held high.

This procession belonged to the newly appointed Imperial Censor, Feng Xifeng.

"Mr. Feng, ahead is the Great River ferry. By crossing it, we will enter the territory of Yingtian Prefecture."

Along the journey, the Official Army was also very tired.

Traveling by boat and carriage in this era was not just a saying. Even on official roads, riddled with pits and bumps, and given the discomfort of horse-drawn carriages, traveling was often better by horse or sedan chair.

Feng Xifeng chose to ride a horse.

On his way here, he observed the geography, local customs, and did much preparation.

After all, he was now the Imperial Censor of South Zhili, but who could say about a few years later.

As they were about to reach the ferry, a large crowd blocked the port, all dressed as commoners in coarse linen. The Official Army went forward to inquire and quickly understood the situation.

"Mr. Feng, these are people from Songzhou Prefecture and Jiangning Prefecture who have fled here. They say that some corrupt officials in the Court have ’replaced rice with mulberry’ and seized their farmland, leaving them with no means of livelihood. Hearing that the Imperial Censor would pass by, they gathered to plead for your help."

In folklore, the Imperial Censor of South Zhili was also known as "Inspector of the Eight Prefectures," an imperial envoy dispatched by the Emperor with the authority to execute first and report later.

Of course, the reality is far different, but the common people tend to believe such tales.

Feng Xifeng furrowed his brows.

At this moment, Feng Wu, disguised as a man, rode up to Feng Xifeng and said, "Father, these are not just ordinary people; among them, several leaders are robust, undoubtedly agitating behind the scenes."

Turns out, she had already used her Divine Soul abilities to inspect the people ahead.

Feng Xifeng, aware of his daughter’s capabilities, immediately ordered, "Go, apprehend those few robust individuals. I want to interrogate them myself."

He knew this was a test by the nobles of South Zhili.

Feng Xifeng was not one to be lenient.

When the Official Army made their move, the leaders, seeing the unfavorable situation, quickly incited a riot to block the soldiers.

To prevent causing a public disturbance, the Official Army didn’t dare use excessive force without Feng Xifeng’s command.

Seeing the leaders trying to flee towards the river,

Suddenly, arrows, shot from nowhere, struck their knees. They instantly lost the ability to run.

After a while, the Official Army finally separated the common folk, caught up with the leaders, and brought them to Feng Xifeng.

In fact, Feng Xifeng’s soldiers were uncertain who had actually shot the arrows.

But seeing Mr. Feng’s confident demeanor, they knew it must be one of their own.

Some couldn’t help but think, could there be masters from the Inner Factory or the Embroidered Guard secretly protecting Mr. Feng?

When Feng Xifeng had the shot men brought before him, unexpectedly, they were defiant and collectively took poison to commit suicide.

However, there was a formidable figure among the soldiers who managed to make one of them vomit in time, saving half his life, but without immediate medical attention, he wouldn’t survive long.

Feng Wu said to Feng Xifeng, "Father, I will take people across the river to Elder Dan Xi, whose medical skills are profound. He should be able to save this man."

Elder Dan Xi was a reclusive doctor of the Heavenly Capital, known for his strange temperament and good relations with Feng Wu.

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In a secluded old alley of the Heavenly Capital.

"Su Lie, your life is saved, but from now on, you absolutely cannot use Dark Strength or you won’t live beyond three years."

"Thank you, Teacher Dan Xi." Yingtian Prefecture’s arrest officer, Su Lie, suffered internal injuries from a palm strike by King Lin during their last encounter, and after taking a life-saving pill given by Elder Dan Xi, he struggled to return to Heavenly Capital to find Elder Dan Xi.

With his miraculous healing, he was literally snatched back from the jaws of death by the King of Hell.

However, being unable to use Dark Strength anymore meant that his skills were largely reduced.

Moreover, he had failed his assigned task, and Mr. Xu was quite critical of him.

Elder Dan Xi sneered, "Don’t thank me. King Lin wanted to test his palm power, intentionally giving you a chance to survive. If it were just any Refining Internal Master, that strike carrying the Hua Realm energy would have killed you instantly, not letting you make it here to see me."

Su Lie, still frightened, said, "After this man’s Kung Fu evolved post-Refining Internal, in a few years, he may very well become a Martial Arts Grandmaster. The court’s previous campaign to suppress bandits let him go; he will become a great threat in the future."

Elder Dan Xi scoffed, "Such characters do you think the court’s Official Army could capture? I think it’s more likely that he deliberately let himself be let go. The ease with the court’s suppression of bandits this time definitely involved much trickery."

As a doctor, though not versed in military affairs, he understood people.

Su Lie sighed deeply, "You’re right."

As he was talking with Elder Dan Xi, a constable came over, whispering something to Su Lie. After hearing it, Su Lie’s face turned ashen.

The constable didn’t linger after delivering the message and left quickly.

Elder Dan Xi, with his astute senses, laughed, "Isn’t it just losing the position of arrest officer? Why the gloom?"

Su Lie only gave a wry smile.

It sounded light.

But this was the arrest officer of Yingtian Prefecture, the capital of Great Yu in South Zhili.

Sitting in this position, countless brave men of the Green Forest Road used to pay him respect.

Now having lost the position of arrest officer, and most of his skills, who would regard him highly?

Recalling those who once fawned over him, Su Lie truly wished he had died under King Lin’s palm on that day.

"Elder Dan Xi, help me save someone." A clear voice came from the alley.

Hearing it, Elder Dan Xi hurried out to see, spotting a young man in green shirt, and smiled, "Counting the days, you should be back with your father by now. I’ve been keeping your guqin, remember to play a piece for me when you have time."