Wutong Prefecture.

After several days of recuperation, having been battered by the 'Demon-Slaying Rod,' Lin Shao, as the Sixth Grade Commander of the Military Department, finally recovered, wearing a gloomy face, and returned to the City Military Guard, putting on his official robe.

"Song Chai Xin..."

Recalling the disrespect from that young punk, who wielded the Demon-Slaying Rod like raindrops falling on him, Lin Shao clenched his fists in anger.

The Demon-Slaying Rod adds a 'law-breaking' characteristic, coupled with the fact that the victim is generally prohibited from using 'True Qi,' even though the body may be 'Vajra Impermeable,' it cannot withstand the absence of True Qi flowing in circulation to automatically repair damage!

Thirty blows from the Demon-Slaying Rod.

Beat Lin Shao, who had cultivated the 'Dragon Tiger Pass' and entered the second step of the Primordial Pill, until his skin broke and his dignity was lost!

Anyone who walked past the Demon Hunting Department.

With the third-step power of a Military Department Commander, he had keen senses, hearing the 'whispers' of those people almost perfectly!

Even after Xiang Zhulu came to comfort and counsel him, he superficially agreed, but secretly how could he not harbor resentment!

Yet there was no choice, life must go on regardless...

As long as outwardly, as long as that kid sits one more day in the Prefecture Venerable position at Wutong, at least openly, he cannot defy the superior!

Thinking of this, Lin Shao, wearing a gloomy expression, brought gifts and planned to go to the Prefecture Government Office to make amends and apologize.

But unexpectedly, upon arriving at the Prefecture Venerable's hall, he only found Song Chai Xin's official seal and robe in his living quarters where he usually handled affairs, without seeing Song Chai Xin himself.

Lin Shao wandered twice around the Prefecture Government Office, and upon returning to the front courtyard, he hadn't seen any trace of him, thus causing his hand holding several precious herbs to stiffen slightly.

During this, he even met a servant from the Xie Mansion, inquiring about information on Song Chai Xin:

"Sir, have you seen my Prefecture Venerable?"

"Since evening yesterday... he's mysteriously disappeared."

Looking at the imposing Military Department Commander Lin Shao, the servant from Xie Mansion appeared fearful, making Lin Shao frown before calling over two junior clerks from the prefecture, learning from them after careful inquiry.

Since yesterday evening, Song Prefect had met an unknown noble guest, and then left the Prefecture Government Office, never returning.

"A new official sets off three fires; should this not be the time to assert one's presence? What kind of trick is Song Chai Xin up to?"

Lin Shao frowned, speculating privately about Song Chai Xin's intentions.

As he pondered, a clamor suddenly arose at the front of the Prefecture Government Office, prompting him to turn his head.

And there appeared,

a young man, draped in purple patterned gold-embroidered clothing, gripping the reins of an Exotic Fire Qilin Horse, with a 'Spiritual Qi' enveloping the treasured sword by his waist unceasingly, exuding an aura of imposing nobility,

beside him, following closely, were two martial artist experts with no less power than him, possessing the 'Primordial Pill Dragon and Tiger' strength, making their way towards the Prefecture Venerable's hall!

Seeing this, Lin Shao's pupils contracted instantly, recognizing a significant figure had come. With Song Chai Xin absent from the governance position, it was a great opportunity to make a mark. He thus revitalized his spirit and went forward:

"May I ask..."

Lin Shao revealed a slight smile, taking steps forward, intending to inquire about the visitor's identity, when the young man in purple clothing's martial artist walked up a step:

"I am a Sixth-Grade Captain of the Zhenwei Guard under the Dragon Slayer Marquis' Mansion, Bao Ping by name, Yang Mingchang!" 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"This is our Young Master, 'Dragon Slayer Heir' Jiang Xian, here by the command of the Grand General of Baoping, to see Prefecture Venerable Song Chai Xin!"

"Which of Wutong Prefecture's key figures is Your Excellency?"

Captain of the Zhenwei Guard, Yang Mingchang, clad in crimson attire with a silver belt, asked Lin Shao, whose attire matched his.

Immediately, Lin Shao was startled:

"'Dragon Slayer Heir' Jiang Xian? The son of Dragon Slayer Marquis Jiang Xiao!"

It's said Jiang Xiao rose in his youth, killing the rightful heir of one of six branches of the Divine Blood Sect, thus earning his name.

After patrolling various states, he once hunted Jiao Blood cultivation secret techniques, due to suppressing all manner of demons and evil influences, upon reaching the fourth step in rank, his title elevated to Junior Third-Grade Martial Marquis, receiving the name 'Dragon Slayer'!

His status is second only to Governors, below Central Government Officials!

With the northwestern turmoil, Dragon Slayer Marquis Jiang Xiao and his trusted subordinates came with ambition and drive, accomplishing feats.

Successfully alongside Duke Liang's lineage, Lan Jingyi, they ousted the fierce rivals from other branches of Divine Capital who intended to seize those positions, securing the rank of Baoping Grand General!

This man is a prominent figure in all of Baoping State; while his son is titled 'Dragon Slayer Heir,' it's hardly an exaggeration to say he is almost akin to the Crown Prince of Baoping State!

Such a person, lowering themselves, traveled miles to find Song Chai Xin?

How could he have such influence!

In an instant, Lin Shao's sense of discontent was extinguished, turning cautious immediately:

"Colleagues, Young Master, please make yourselves comfortable for now in Wutong; as for Song Prefect... since last night, he hasn't been seen, apart from leaving his Fifth-Grade Crimson Official Robe and official seal at the government office, he's nowhere to be found."

"I am Lin Shao, Commander of the Military Department, stationed here in Wutong for over thirty years, familiar and clear with every street and alley!"

"I will send someone to search for him this instant!"

Jiang Xian, originally serene in demeanor, pondering matters with a faint smile on his lips, displayed a noble yet composed aura worthy of a Divine Capital's aristocratic offspring.

But upon hearing that Song Chai Xin left his official seal and robe behind, his expression tightened, showing slight distress: