Chapter 183 - 102: Slashing Jin Ye to Death, the Saber Shocks the County Magistrate!

Chapter 183: Chapter 102: Slashing Jin Ye to Death, the Saber Shocks the County Magistrate!

After receiving the order, Cai Liu naturally did not hesitate. With a mere lift and a grab, he took down Han San, the Fast Shift Squad Leader of Langkang County. The Fast Shift Squad Leader was merely a Blood Refining Martial Artist. Although Cai Liu was getting older and physically weaker, he was still a Qi Storage Martial Artist. Therefore, he gave Han San absolutely no chance to react. Having been seized so suddenly, Han San hadn’t even realized what was happening; he only felt a sharp pain in his arm before he was entirely subdued.

"Squad Leader!"

"You old bastard, do you have a death wish?!"

The surrounding young Black Officials and runners were greatly shocked and immediately tried to step forward to rescue Han San. However, the older Black Officials and runners who had come with Han San were inexplicably horrified. They looked at each other, completely terrified to make a move. They naturally understood exactly what kind of figure could so easily capture their leader!

Now captured, Han San grimaced in pain and hastily pleaded, "Spare my life, your honor, spare my life! This lowly one did not know of your arrival and offended you. Please forgive my sins, your honor!"

Han San was struck by a wave of terror, wishing he could violently slap his past self from an incense stick’s time ago. He thought to himself, "Han San, oh Han San, you have nothing better to do, so why do you have to stir up this mess?!"

He could clearly feel that the old servant subduing him was a Qi Storage Martial Artist! For a dignified Qi Storage expert to act as a servant to the young master inside the room—what kind of status must that young master have? Moreover, just a moment ago, that young master had referred to himself as "this general." Anyone qualified to call themselves that must be a military officer holding a rank equivalent to a Deputy General in the great army. That was equivalent to a Squad Commander!

He thought, "Could he be... an Outer Gang Martial Artist?" At this thought, Han San was already so frightened that his legs began to tremble.

Right at that moment, Zheng Jun and Qingdai walked out of the room together. Zheng Jun took the lead, with Qingdai following behind. Seeing her, Han San felt even more regretful. A Qi Storage carriage driver and a beautiful maidservant. To provoke such prominent figures, he truly had been completely blind!

Upon exiting, Zheng Jun swept his fierce, falcon-like eyes over the dozen or so Fast Shift Black Officials and runners downstairs. His gaze instantly shook their Divine Souls. Filled with terror, they lost all their previous arrogant bluster and lowered their heads one by one.

Han San spoke in a humble, subservient tone. "Your honor, we lowly ones were only forced by our livelihoods to offend you. It was... it was all under the orders of the Historian and the Chief Clerk. We had no other choice..."

Although saying this would inevitably offend the Chief Clerk and the Historian, things had already reached a point where he had no other option. If he offended them, the worst outcome would be getting fired from the Government Office. But if he offended the young master in front of him, who seemed like an Outer Gang expert, the young master might casually slash him down in a fit of rage. What would he do then?

Murderers must pay with their lives... but who would actually take this Great Zhou Law seriously? Such rules were only meant to restrict ordinary commoners. Among the peasantry, murderers paid with their lives, but among the powerful and wealthy, it wouldn’t be an issue at all! Even if Han San killed someone himself, he wouldn’t necessarily have to pay the ultimate price.

Seeing this, Zheng Jun couldn’t help but sneer. "I also started out as a Fast Shift runner," he said casually. "Do you think I don’t know your little schemes?"

Among the runners, there were naturally decent people just trying to get by. But for the vast majority, could they really be considered anything good? Back in Black Mountain County, Squad Leader Sun was already considered a good person. The only reason Squad Leader Sun had gotten the job was because the former County Captain Lin had led the previous Squad Leader to their deaths, allowing the foundationless Squad Leader Sun to take over.

As for what real Squad Leaders were like, one only had to look at Zhao Da and Zhao Er to see the whole picture. Zhao Da handed out loan shark money to oppress the commoners, and Zhao Er casually beat and scolded them. Were they good people? Looking at Han San’s posture, it was clear that he was no different from them.

Therefore, Zheng Jun’s voice was exceedingly cold. Before Han San could even react, he shouted, "I am the Commander of the Black Mountain Fortress and the Squad Commander of the Pingzhang Camp, Zheng Jun! Head to the County Government Office. Clear the way!"

Hearing Zheng Jun’s fierce voice, the Fast Shift runners below naturally dared not harbor any thoughts of resistance. They immediately led the way, guiding Zheng Jun toward the County Government Office.

However, regarding titles like "Commander of the Black Mountain Fortress," although they were all intimidated, none of them actually knew what kind of official position it was. They only knew that it must be an incredibly powerful, high-ranking official. Many of them thought that the Chief Clerk and the Historian were in deep trouble now.

Meanwhile, the inn’s Shopkeeper was also trembling in his boots, his face full of gloom. The surrounding commoners felt a surge of excitement seeing this scene and wanted to clap and cheer. However, fearing retaliation after Zheng Jun left, they could only savor the exhilarating feeling in their hearts. They didn’t feel that Zheng Jun was upholding justice, though. They simply felt that the scene unfolding before them was a thoroughly satisfying dog-eat-dog spectacle.

Zheng Jun was entirely indifferent to the thoughts of the commoners. He was currently brimming with confidence.

In Langkang County, there were two Outer Gang Martial Artists. One was the County Magistrate, and the other was the Commander of the Garrison Command. The County Captain of Langkang County was only at the Peak of Qi Storage. He had once been an Outer Gang expert, but after sustaining injuries on the Yunzhou battlefield, his Realm had fallen. However, because he had established some military merits, he was able to assume the position of County Captain. Since there was nothing to do on a normal day anyway, it didn’t really matter.

This time, Zheng Jun was heading straight for the County Government Office. To be honest, he wasn’t giving that Outer Gang County Magistrate much face. But it didn’t matter. Right now, Zheng Jun was the Commander and Squad Commander of the Black Mountain Fortress; naturally, he wasn’t afraid. Brazenly killing the Chief Clerk was a task bound to offend the Langkang County Magistrate anyway. Since that was the case, he might as well be swift and decisive about it.