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Chapter 55 - 55 55 Commander's Task 4 more updates

55: Chapter 55 Commander’s Task (4 more updates) 55: Chapter 55 Commander’s Task (4 more updates) Lin Xing and Jing Shiyu regained their senses only to find themselves back in the Commander Mansion.

But the next moment, they noticed that more than ten soldiers were now standing inside and outside Jing Shiyu’s room.

Instantly, Bai Yiyi’s voice exploded in Lin Xing’s mind, “Be careful, Zhang Tiande has also noticed that this woman is problematic.”

At the same time, over ten soldiers had already aimed their guns at Jing Shiyu’s position.

Gunshots.

Shouting.

Exclamations.

Impact sounds.

A variety of sounds suddenly burst forth, throwing the entire scene into chaos in that instant.

In Lin Xing’s view, he could see the spiritual essence within Jing Shiyu erupting like a river tide, almost instantly knocking most of the soldiers present into the air and forcefully breaking out of the encirclement.

But the commotion here had already attracted attention, and more and more soldiers and officers started to swarm towards Jing Shiyu.

Lin Xing didn’t even know what exactly was going on, and simply followed along.

Recalling the combat strength Jing Shiyu had shown in the present world, Lin Xing felt that it shouldn’t be problematic for her to break out of the encirclement at the Commander Mansion.

Sure enough, not long after, various shouts and gunshots were getting farther and farther away, about to leave the premises of the Commander Mansion.

Only to hear Jing Shiyu’s long laugh cut through the air above the Commander Mansion.

“Zhang Tiande, today you actually sent so many skilled men to ambush me.

It seems you were scared out of your wits by me last time and don’t dare face me alone anymore?”

Commander Zhang’s icy voice also drifted over, “Jing Shiyu, you have only added injury to your wounds in today’s battle.

I simply did not want to fight a desperate animal and increase casualties needlessly, hence I let you go.”

“But now, you have no place to shelter both inside and outside Taiping County.

Even if you leave the Commander Mansion, in the end, you still have to come back and become my ninth concubine.”

As the exchange ended, the originally noisy and cacophonous Commander Mansion gradually quieted down.

All the soldiers and servants started to clean the battlefield and tidy the courtyards, to avoid too much disorder and angering the Commander.

Not long after, Lin Xing was also called over by the Commander.

Upon entering the hall, he saw not only Commander Zhang but also Zhao Yuan, Shi Yingwei, Song Yi, and a middle-aged plump man whom Lin Xing had never seen before.

Shi Yingwei patted Lin Xing’s shoulder and introduced him; Lin Xing then learned that this man was the only one of the four Deputy Generals under Commander Zhang whom he had not yet met.

The man, named Zhu Fen, was short and stout, with a face full of fleshy creases and small eyes that occasionally gleamed with shrewdness.

He was Commander Zhang’s brother-in-law and had been suppressing rebels in other counties for a long time, which is why Lin Xing had not had the chance to meet him.

After some pleasantries, Commander Zhang suddenly coughed, and the entire hall instantly fell silent.

Zhang looked sharply towards Lin Xing and asked in a faint voice, “Lin Xing, where have you been these past two days?”

Beside him, Zhu Fen looked at Lin Xing with a scrutinizing gaze and spoke, “I heard you were found with that Evil Woman, could it be that you were following her here?”

Lin Xing thought for a moment and said, “She and I accidentally entered the secret realm together.

Just today, we encountered the opening of the immortal gate and were able to return.”

Hearing this, Commander Zhang and Zhu Fen remained expressionless, whereas the other three individuals showed varying degrees of surprise and confusion.

Zhu Fen chuckled knowingly to address the bewilderment of the other three, “The so-called secret realm is a term long-circulated among some sects…”

After explaining the concept of the secret realm, Zhu continued to address Lin Xing, “According to legends within some sects, people have been accidentally entering secret realms since ancient times, though the occurrences are extremely rare.

I always thought it was just a mythical story, but to actually see it today.”

Zhu Fen continued, “But that evil woman is highly skilled and her methods are astonishing.

If you entered the secret realm with her, how did you manage to come back completely unharmed?

Could it be that you have colluded with her?”

Shi Yingwei laughed heartily, clapping Lin Xing on the shoulder, “Lin Xing is someone I brought in from the arena.

I know him quite well.”

“Besides, he initially extinguished explosives with his bare hands for the Commander, charged into the enemy lines alone at Wolong Mountain to capture the chief, and right outside Ruyi Temple, he slew the Dragon Tiger Divine General.”

Shi Yingwei glanced at Zhu Fen, “Do you really think someone as brave as he, who has risked his life for the Commander, would collude with an evil woman?”

Zhao Yuan, who had fought alongside Lin Xing at Ruyi Temple, also stepped forward and said, “Lin Xing beheaded the Dragon Tiger Divine General in front of so many people, how could he possibly conspire with someone from the Heavenly Will Sect?”

Zhao Yuan moved to stand by Lin Xing’s side and continued, “I think it’s that evil woman, unaware that she exposed her identity, and still hoped to continue hiding within the Commander Mansion.

That must be why she let Lin Xing go in the secret realm…”

It was clear that both Zhao Yuan and Shi Yingwei were siding with Lin Xing while Song Yi remained silent throughout, standing by like a statue made of stone.

Listening to Zhao Yuan, Shi Yingwei, and Zhu Fen’s conversation, Lin Xing felt the tension escalating and gradually steering towards other directions.

“Enough, you’re giving me a headache.”

Commander Zhang interjected sharply, immediately cutting off the heated argument.

He looked at Lin Xing and said, “While you were gone, I led them in a sweep through the city, eliminating all of Heavenly Will Sect’s people both inside and outside the city walls.”

“The Heavenly Will Sect will surely not let this go.

Now, these demon people are spreading rumors of my injury everywhere, trying to stir up trouble and encourage other forces within the prefecture to oppose me.”

“An impending great battle looms, and there’s still much to be done.”

Commander Zhang stroked his chin and slowly said, “There are two troublesome matters at hand; you can choose one to handle…”

“One is to continue investigating the Heavenly Will Sect, look into their followers in nearby towns and villages.

It would be even better If you could eliminate some of their experts.

We need to annihilate these demon people as soon as possible…”

“The other matter is related to Wang Family Town to the northeast, which used to be a commercial hub of Dongya Prefecture.

Now, it’s reportedly haunted, creating widespread panic and affecting the operation of local markets and our military’s ammunition transport.

Previous teams I dispatched have failed to get to the bottom of this…”

Upon hearing about the second issue, Lin Xing’s eyes lit up instantly.

He thought to himself, “Haunted?

Could it be a demonic spirit?”

Considering demonic spirits, he thought of artifacts corrupted by such spirits.

Although Lin Xing already possessed an artifact tainted by demonic spirits, which could be used to enhance his skills,

he definitely wouldn’t mind having more.

After all, the more proficiencies he could refine and elevate, the stronger he became, and demonic spirits were such rare and valuable aids…

Suddenly a thought struck him, “Demonic spirits should be rare, so why have I encountered two?”

However, this thought was fleeting, and Lin Xing did not dwell on it.

“Let me handle the second matter.

I will prepare and head to Wang Family Town tomorrow.”

“Good,” Commander Zhang responded.

“Then it’s settled.

You go to Wang Family Town and find out if this disturbance is caused by humans or ghosts.”