Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies
Chapter 203 - 29: I Owe You a Favor

```

Shen Qing ignored the blood and dirt on his body and raised his cup for a drink.

After dealing with the menaces of Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu, a sense of relief and ease showed on his face.

"Great wine!"

"Brother Shen, what courage you have. If it's good wine, shouldn't you drink more?"

Dong Jing didn't mind Shen Qing's disheveled appearance and even offered to pour wine for him. As for the thousand taels mentioned by Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu, he had long forgotten.

Shen Qing stopped the cup, saying, "The taste of wine is enough. Drinking too much spoils the pleasure."

"If not wine, perhaps a bite to eat?" Dong Jing said without anger, "This Baihua Building is renowned in Yongzhou. Though its cooking can't match your Shen Ji, it's tasty enough. You just arrived a bit late, so it's mostly leftovers."

Shen Qing laughed heartily, "How many in Great Zhou could even eat these leftovers? Besides, I came to kill, not to dine."

"Indeed," Dong Jing laughed along.

Shen Qing showed no formality, diving into the meal voraciously.

The prolonged upheaval had indeed left him ravenous and eager to eat.

Dong Jing sipped from his cup, glancing at Shen Qing devouring his meal and then at the bodies beside them.

Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu stared lifelessly at Shen Qing, who nonchalantly feasted with gusto, astonishing Dong Jing.

"I wonder what those two did to offend Shen Chasi today?" Dong Jing asked.

Shen Qing narrated, "They somehow found nine martial masters to take my life, angered me, so I came here."

"Nine martial masters?"

"Just inferior goods, no match for me."

Shen Qing, not considering his friendship with Dong Jing deep, didn't fully trust him, keeping details of the Qi Hai Realm to himself.

Moreover, while speaking, he subtly placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, watching Dong Jing intently.

If Dong Jing exhibited any odd behavior, he wouldn't hesitate to strike him down, sending him to join Guan Yunjian and the others.

After all, to him, killing two or three made no difference.

Dong Jing, surprised, said, "They truly spent lavishly this time. I heard Guan Yunjian mingled with many people using the identity of Guardian Martial Department over the years. Clearly, rumors are not unfounded. Now that you acted privately, what's your plan?"

Shen Qing countered, "Any insights from Brother Dong?"

Dong Jing didn't expect Shen Qing to throw the question back at him.

He considered for a moment and said, "No great insight. I think Shen Chasi should simply watch the situation unfold. Dead men tell no tales, and no one would speak up for the dead. In my view, they just coasted on the Guardian Martial Department and are likely to die in vain."

Shen Qing agreed completely.

The status of two minor officers was indeed insignificant.

After observing days, Chief Officer Zheng Yuanqiu seemed only interested in women and wealth, surely unconcerned with this matter.

Seeing Dong Jing composed, with no interest in making any move against him, Shen Qing felt a measure of assurance.

At least for now, he wasn't an enemy.

"Exactly, that's my thought too."

Shen Qing ate quickly, wiping out the table full of dishes in no time.

He grabbed a towel to wipe his oily hands and said to Dong Jing, "Thanks for the treat, Brother Dong. I have a matter I need your help with."

"What is it?"

Shen Qing pointed to the two corpses not far away, saying, "I'm rushing to investigate the Wolf Demon case and am short on time. I hope Brother Dong can help me deal with them. I'll owe you a favor."

Friends who frequently killed knew disposing of bodies was harder than killing them.

Even in a world where lives were cheap, murder on the street was a grave offense, and the Military Department wouldn't ignore it.

Moreover, Shen Qing had killed two officers, almost officials, further complicating matters.

If any traces were discovered, it wouldn't be a threat to his life, but it wouldn't be good either.

Shen Qing thought it a difficult task, but Dong Jing seemed unconcerned and said, "Just a small matter."

Dong Jing clapped his hands.

Soon, a servant of Baihua Building came to the door, knocking, "Dong Chasi, you called?"

"I had a little blood spilled here, get some laborers to clean up the backyard," Dong Jing said casually.

"Yes."

It didn't take long before two robust laborers, each holding a burlap sack, arrived.

They showed a hint of surprise upon seeing the two officer corpses.

Neither spoke, expertly bagged the bodies, and even a servant came with a water bucket and cloth to clean the bloodstains, bowing, "Dong Chasi, take your time."

After speaking, he quietly closed the door as if nothing had happened.

The assistance was so skillful Shen Qing was momentarily speechless.

Dong Jing smiled, "This Baihua Building is owned by the Dong Family. Some disrespect our taboos here, so we have plenty of experience handling bodies. Shen Chasi needn't be shocked. From today, no one will ever find those two no matter how hard they look."

Shen Qing finally came to half-realization.

The Yongzhou Thirteen Lines were colossal in the county town, no less than the county government office.

Killing and disposing of bodies was a common task for them.

"Thank you, Dong Chasi," Shen Qing moved to the window's position and said, "Now that I've eaten and drunk, after I finish this busy period, I'll come with a good meal and drink. Brother, please don't decline. I'll take my leave now."

"Off you go."

Shen Qing's clothes were stained with blood, unsuitable for a grand exit through Baihua Building.

He leaped from the window, employing some Hunting skills, Concealment tactics hiding himself in the elegant room.

Watching Shen Qing's disappearing silhouette, Dong Jing fell into deep thought.

"It seemed his True Qi emerged just now. He has clearly broken through to the Qi Hai Realm."

"Hiss…"

Dong Jing drew in a sharp breath.

"A Qi Hai Realm martial master at sixteen, an extraordinary talent even among the noble families. Given time, his potential seems boundless."

"If so, why not let this favor grow bigger? Helping all the way, I'll deal with this for him. Maybe I'll need to trouble him someday."

```