Easy Way of Cultivation: Power Harvesting-Chapter 94 - 68: Encircling the Han Family, He Claims He’s Skilled at Defense
Demon Suppression Bureau!
When Wei Fan and the other two escorted Li Wenchang into the gates of the Demon Suppression Bureau, it was not yet dark.
After handing over their warhorses, the three of them took Li Wenchang straight to the Internal Affairs Camp, submitting all the collected evidence and testimonies from Bamboo Sea County. As for how Li Wenchang would be dealt with or who would take over as the County Magistrate of Bamboo Sea County, it was not their concern. The Internal Affairs Camp would handle these matters.
"Shall we go to the Merit Hall?"
Yu Hong was somewhat impatient. Once his accomplishments were recorded in the Merit Hall, he could immediately switch to silver clothes.
From then on, when walking around the Demon Suppression Bureau, those black-clothed and red-clothed Demon Suppression Guards would have to keep their distance from him.
Wei Fan shook his head: "No, I want to first find Captain Situ!"
Li Fengyi and Yu Hong were both taken aback. Li Fengyi immediately came to a realization, a hint of frost on her charming face: "Indeed, the Demon Suppression Bureau always keeps the tasks of the Demon Suppression Guards confidential to prevent them from being retaliated against during missions.
This time, Wei Changqing found us in Bamboo Sea County with such precision; someone must have leaked our whereabouts."
The Demon Suppression Bureau isn’t monolithic. There are power struggles, and some even collude with demon fiends; this is not surprising at all.
"Hmm!"
Wei Fan nodded.
In fact, he had a rough guess. On the day they were assigned to Bamboo Sea County, apart from Situ Ying, who gave the orders, only Guo Hongyi, who transmitted the orders, knew their mission target. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Given Situ Ying’s status, it’s impossible for him to collude with demon fiends, leaving Guo Hongyi as the likely issue.
Of course, it’s also possible that there’s a problem within the Internal Affairs Camp, as the mission originated from there.
However, if it were another demon fiend, the Internal Affairs Camp could have been an issue. But since it was Wei Changqing, the Internal Affairs Camp couldn’t have known that the mission involved Wei Fan, who killed Wei Changqing’s son.
Wei Fan led the way to Situ Ying’s barracks, soon meeting Situ Ying.
"Subordinate Wei Fan, greets the lord!"
"Subordinate Li Fengyi, greets the lord!"
"Subordinate Yu Hong, greets the lord!"
"At ease!"
Situ Ying sat on the large chair, looking up at Wei Fan with a frown: "Why are you bringing a decapitated head here?"
As Wei Fan saluted, he was holding the head of Wei Changqing wrapped in cloth.
Although such things were not unseen before, bringing a head to meet him was rather rude of Wei Fan.
A defeated enemy’s head should be handed to the Merit Hall to be recorded.
"Why doesn’t the lord first take a look at whose head this is!"
As Wei Fan spoke, he handed over Wei Changqing’s head, unafraid of exposing anything.
Unless he didn’t want the credit for killing Wei Changqing, there was no hiding the fact he killed him.
"Alright!"
Situ Ying reached out to take it, slowly unwrapping the cloth.
The next moment, his pupils couldn’t help but shrink, blurting out: "Wei Changqing?"
Though Wei Changqing’s head was somewhat flattened by the Golden Bell, its outline retained its original appearance.
Wei Fan nodded: "Exactly, it’s the Manor Master of Wei Family Manor, Wei Changqing. He ambushed us on our way back from Bamboo Sea County to Su City, and was slain by my hand!"
Situ Ying’s eyes flickered, his mind racing: "Since you slew him, take it to the Merit Hall for grading. Or do you wish to take my position as captain?"
He didn’t believe that Wei Fan personally killed Wei Changqing. Having read Wei Fan’s dossier, when he joined the Demon Suppression Bureau, he was at the True Qi Ninth Layer.
Even if Wei Fan might have comprehended the Soul-Slaying Demon-slaying Saber in the stone chamber, it was impossible for him to gain the strength to slay a Celestial Martial Artist in such a short time.
In his view, there was likely an expert behind Wei Fan who slew Wei Changqing to earn him credit.
Wei Fan shook his head: "The lord might not know, but on the day at Wei Family Manor, it was I who killed Wei Changqing’s eldest son, Wei Yun. He ambushed me for revenge, not to strike at the Demon Suppression Bureau."
Seeing Situ Ying’s expression, Wei Fan understood that Situ Ying didn’t believe he slew Wei Changqing and even thought the ambush by Wei Changqing was fabricated, with someone else killing him elsewhere and handing him the head.
Could it really be Wei Fan who slew Wei Changqing?
A sliver of surprise flashed in Situ Ying’s eyes. Simultaneously, he caught the crux of Wei Fan’s words: "You mean someone in the Demon Suppression Bureau leaked your whereabouts?"
He didn’t inquire further about whether Wei Fan killed Wei Changqing; this was a matter of personal privacy, and he knew better than to pry into it.
Wei Fan nodded: "If no one leaked our whereabouts, I truly can’t fathom how Wei Changqing learned I was going to Bamboo Sea County to execute a mission and ambushed me on the way for revenge!"
Situ Ying nodded: "Someone, come!"
With a light call, someone quickly came in from outside; it was Zhang Wei, who got slashed by Wei Fan that day.
He wasn’t just any Purple-clothed Demon Suppression Guard but also Captain Situ Ying’s private soldier.
Seeing the three of them, a trace of awkwardness appeared on his face, and he soon bowed to Situ Ying: "Subordinate present!"
Situ Ying’s expression was solemn: "Immediately take some people to find Guo Hongyi. If he acts suspiciously, you may execute him on the spot."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Wei showed a stern expression.
With such an order from Situ Ying, it meant Guo Hongyi might have issues, warranting caution when apprehending him.
"I, the subordinate, accept the order!"
Zhang Wei exited the barracks.
"Have the problems in Bamboo Sea County been resolved?"
Situ Ying returned to his large chair, inquiring about the situation in Bamboo Sea County.
As the vice leader, Li Fengyi stepped forward to report on the matters in Bamboo Sea County one by one. Once she finished speaking, Zhang Wei arrived with Guo Hongyi in tow.
Seeing Wei Fan and the others there, he was a bit surprised but not shocked.
He stepped forward and bowed: "May I ask, what urgent matter does the lord have that requires my presence?"
