"Lord Profound Envoy, Su Quanchuan is the County Magistrate of Lanshan County. I suspect he did it on purpose."

Zhan Qi saw that Lu Xuan had no reaction and thought that he didn’t believe his words.

Subsequently, Zhan Qi spoke again, "Lord Profound Envoy, I once planted my own people in the criminal prison."

"A few days ago, he informed me that Su Quanchuan was experimenting with something on the prisoners."

"After taking the things Su Quanchuan gave them, those prisoners all appeared rejuvenated, with greatly increased strength!"

"But later, these experimental prisoners were all incapacitated by Su Quanchuan, even having their tongues cut out."

"I just wanted to uncover the truth, but I’m powerless."

Zhan Qi was very confident that there was definitely something wrong with Su Quanchuan.

Otherwise, who in their right mind would experiment on others and waste such a beneficial thing that can greatly increase one’s strength.

Unless even Su Quanchuan himself didn’t know what it was for.

It must be something given to him by someone else!

Lu Xuan stood with a cold face, hands behind his back, fixing his eyes sternly on Zhan Qi.

This scrutinizing gaze made Zhan Qi full of trepidation, once again pressing his forehead to the ground, fearing that Lu Xuan wouldn’t believe his words.

Zhan Qi was so afraid because no one understood the terrors of the Profound Bird Guard better than him.

The Profound Bird Guard, the sharp sword in the hands of the current emperor, wielded enormous power.

Most importantly, they held an authority surpassing officials, with the power to act first and report later.

Even court officials were under the surveillance of the Profound Bird Guard.

Let alone the divine Profound Envoy standing before him.

His own family and even the Prefect of White Dao Prefecture were like ants in front of him, obliterated with a mere hand!

If the other party decided to kill him on the spot, it would merely be a casual matter.

Because this was simply a trivial matter incapable of making waves!

"Take me to him!"

"Yes, Lord Profound Envoy, I will take you to Su Quanchuan immediately!"

Lu Xuan’s command was like a long-awaited rain to Zhan Qi, soothing his nervous and uneasy heart.

"My lord, this way please!"

Zhan Qi got up as he wished, bowing humbly to Lu Xuan, completely devoid of his usual County Vice-Magistrate’s grandeur.

Immediately after, Zhan Qi hurriedly made his way to the courtyard entrance, shouting at the household servants and guards.

"You scoundrels, hurry up and prepare the carriage for me!"

"Delay the Lord Profound Envoy and you’ll regret it!"

While Zhan Qi was putting on airs, Lu Xuan coldly remarked.

"No need!"

"You come with me, lead the way!"

Having said that, Lu Xuan reached out with his right hand, grasping the back collar of Zhan Qi.

Like catching a chick, he lifted Zhan Qi entirely into the air.

Then, with a kick of his feet, Lu Xuan swiftly propelled them both into the distance.

The household servants and guards of the Zhan residence were dumbfounded, as if witnessing something unbelievable.

After all, their master was the County Vice-Magistrate, with a noble and unmatched authority.

Who exactly was this mysterious person to dare treat the County Vice-Magistrate so disrespectfully!

Lanshan County’s Government Office!

At this moment, it was night, and the entrance to the government office was adorned with many bright lanterns, hanging high above the gate.

At this time, two shadowy figures appeared like lightning at the entrance.

"How dare you!"

"Who goes there!"

At the gate, six night-duty government officers were startled by the ghostly figures, quickly drawing their swords from their sheaths.

Before the officers could see the arrivals clearly, Zhan Qi steadied his breath.

Upon seeing the officers daring to draw their swords towards him, Zhan Qi, seething with anger, shouted.

"Insolence!"

"What are you doing, can’t you see it’s me?"

Recognizing Zhan Qi’s face and hearing his familiar voice, the officers instantly fell into a panic.

Immediately, they all dropped their swords, kneeling on one knee to beg for Zhan Qi’s forgiveness.

"Lord Vice-Magistrate!"

"Forgive us, Lord Vice-Magistrate!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"It was our ignorant eyes that caused us to disturb you, Lord Vice-Magistrate!"

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"Alright, get out of the way, don’t block my path!"

Zhan Qi ignored them, quickly moving forward to clear a path, then humbly waited for Lu Xuan.

"Lord Profound Envoy, this way please!"

"Su Quanchuan is right inside!"

Zhan Qi’s humble tone left the government officers at the entrance exchanging glances, their eyes filled with shock.

Who was this important person?

To make the County Vice-Magistrate seem so pitiably humble.

Usually, even in front of the County Magistrate, this Vice-Magistrate held his own.

But today, they finally witnessed him showing a fawning demeanor.

Though their hearts were tumultuous, filled with mixed emotions, their faces remained expressionless.

For they dared not provoke this Vice-Magistrate, or they would face suffering soon.

In the back hall of the county office, outside the County Magistrate’s courtyard, there were three robust government officers at the gate.

Their muscles bulging like finely sculpted peaks, smooth and full of explosive strength.

Clearly Martial Artists of the Perfect Realm of Refining Flesh.

From afar, Zhan Qi led the way, arriving there.

"Lord Vice-Magistrate, what’s happened to you?"

"Who dares harm you so boldly!"

The three officers, having seen the arrivals from a distance, clearly observed Zhan Qi’s condition.

Zhan Qi appeared rather disheveled, with a blood-red stain remaining on the abdomen of his robe, extending to his heels.

"My matters are none of your concern; is Su Quanchuan inside?"

Zhan Qi ignored their concerns and directly queried.

"To answer you, my lord, the County Magistrate is inside."

"However, the County Magistrate instructed us two hours ago."

"Before he comes out, no one is to enter and disturb him."

Their latter statement was naturally ignored by Zhan Qi.

"Lord Profound Envoy, Su Quanchuan is inside."

Having said this, Zhan Qi boldly walked forward, loudly announcing.

"My lord, this..."

"Forgive us, but your orders are difficult for us to follow!"

"The County Magistrate explicitly instructed us not to let anyone disturb him."

"We beg you, Lord Vice-Magistrate, don’t put us in a difficult position!"

As the officers spoke, their hands subconsciously reached for their swords, seemingly ready to act at any moment.

Seeing this, Zhan Qi sneered, casting a contemptuous glance at the three of them.

"Difficult?"

"Then don’t do it at all!"

These mere ants of the Refining Flesh Realm dare to act against me!