Protect Our Chief-Chapter 577 - 45: Is this what a big shot looks like? Speaking so nicely! _2
To put it bluntly, in the entire domain of Changning Guard, even if Wang Shouzhe were to break wind, it would be louder than Wei Wenxun’s roar in the courtroom.
Just like at the Changning Ferry, Wang Shouzhe, under the pretext of government inaction, seized jurisdiction as he pleased, offering merely token "contract fees." Similar situations were plentiful.
Of course, as the City Guard, he had also reaped considerable benefits. And, whether willingly or not, he indeed amassed quite a few political achievements in the process.
Over time, Wei Wenxun resigned himself to fate.
The Wang Family can do as they please~ In another ten years or so, once he’s accumulated enough merits, he would be transferred elsewhere.
Never had he imagined that he would one day be dragged into the internal strife of a Fifth-Grade Noble Family, entangled in the vortex involving Lingyun Sacred Land.
And it was Wang Shouzhe who forcibly dragged him into it.
Just because he’s the City Guard, does he deserve to take the fall?
"Your words are misguided, Lord City Guard," Wang Shouzhe said with a polite bow and a smile, "Our Wang Family has always held Lord City Guard in utmost respect. However, this matter is of great significance, and I implore you to handle it impartially."
"Handle it impartially?" Wei Wenxun’s eyelid twitched, a sense of foreboding swelling within him, "What does Patriarch Shouzhe want me to do to handle it impartially?"
"Naturally, a case should be filed and submitted to the Longzuo County Governor’s Mansion with complete accuracy. No covering up, no false accusations. Issuing a Sea Arrest Document where needed, conducting interrogations where necessary," Wang Shouzhe declared with an air of "righteousness," "It’s imperative to swiftly apprehend the fugitive and bring them to justice."
Wei Wenxun nearly fainted with anger.
After all, the escaped one was a Celestial Pride of the Zixiao lineage of Lingyun Sacred Land. Was he expected to issue a Sea Arrest Document for such a prestigious figure? He was merely a small Guardian City Guard, how could he afford to offend such a prominent figure?
Why involve him, an innocent party, in their divine skirmishes?
However, Qian Xuehan, standing by, was extremely perceptive, immediately grasping Wang Shouzhe’s intent.
He promptly lunged forward, gripping City Guard Wei Wenxun with heartfelt tears, "Lord City Guard, save me! I am Qian Xuehan, Eldest Legitimate Son of the Purple Mansion Qiaan Family. I want to report to the authorities, I demand a case be filed!"
Wei Wenxun was startled by his cry, his scalp tingling.
But he also realized that he could not escape responsibility in this situation.
Given his position and standpoint, the best course was indeed to conduct himself according to official procedures, as advised by Wang Shouzhe, with no cover-ups or slander.
After all, he was merely an innocent City Guard swept up in this, surely such a major matter can’t fall on him for a decision. Better leave it to the Lord Governor to worry about~
But, Patriarch Shouzhe, could you make it any harder for me?
...
While Wang Shouzhe and company were dividing the spoils, determining how to file the case according to law, and preparing to issue a Sea Arrest Document to hunt down Cao Youqing.
Hundreds of miles away from the incident site in a part of the East Sea region.
A streak of purple lightning, accompanied by an earth-shattering rumble, slashed through the horizon, plummeting like a meteor into the turbulent sea below.
"Crackle!"
Amidst the flickering electric sparks, a group of swimming fish was electrocuted to the surface, belly up.
After a long while, a disheveled silhouette emerged from the water.
This figure was none other than Cao Youqing.
Her veil had long fallen off, revealing beneath it a delicate, fair face with almond eyes and an elegant nose, the epitome of beauty.
Yet at this moment, her complexion was extremely pale, her eyes burning with fiery rage and unwillingness: "Damn Wang Longyan! Damn Qian Xuehan! I am at enmity with you all!"
At this point, how could she not realize that she had fallen into the trap set by the opposing side?
Not only did her flawless plan fall apart, but she also almost got herself caught.
Compared to this humiliation, losing an "Evil Vajra" was a minor concern. He was merely an underling casually acquired during her mission for the Sacred Land, hardly worth her attention.
Who is Cao Youqing?
She is the "Fairy Youqing" of the Sacred Land, destined to become a Purple Mansion Ascendant, with countless young talents willing to grovel at her feet, how could she endure such humiliation and defeat?
"Wang Longyan, Wang Shouzhe! I will remember you!" Cao Youqing angrily slapped the sea, setting off waves a thousand layers deep, "This debt, I will reclaim with interest."
"Pfft!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as she finished speaking, she felt a sweetness at her throat, spewing out a mouthful of clotted blood.
Her cultivation was far from sufficient, and forcibly using the "Purple Sky Celestial Thunder Escape" had already inflicted significant backlash, severely damaging her internal organs and meridians. Movements of Profound Qi only aggravated her injuries further.
After a while, she finally spat out all the clotted blood, and her stuffy chest felt somewhat relieved.
Cao Youqing wiped away the bloodstains at the corners of her mouth with a grim face.
The injuries were even more severe than she had anticipated, even with healing holy medicine, recovery would be far from swift. Carelessness could even cause permanent damage, leaving hidden dangers.
Left without a choice, she sought refuge on an uninhabited islet in the sea, entering seclusion to heal her wounds.
This debt she would remember for now.
Once she recovers, she would settle accounts with Wang Longyan and Wang Shouzhe.
...
Several days later.
At the Dingpu Ferry, Wang Shouzhe, accompanied by Ancestor Longyan and several key family members, bid farewell to Qian Xuehan and Elder Qian Jingde of the delegation sent to the Wang Family.
