Duan Rong carried Su Di and hurried away on the street in the darkness...

As he walked, he repeatedly contemplated the various details of the upcoming events in his mind.

At this moment, the street was deserted. Duan Rong chose the shortest route to the County Government Office, which was to go straight along West Main Street.

If someone saw Duan Rong carrying a woman in a bright green dress hurriedly in the night, they would surely mistake him for a flower thief abducting a local woman!

Duan Rong quickly arrived at the entrance of the County Government Office, stepping onto the stone steps, he shouted, "Lord Official, I’m here to report a crime!"

The sleepy government constable glanced up, looking at Duan Rong shouldering a woman, his face still showing remnants of sleepiness, revealing a look of astonishment. "You... reporting what crime?"

"Abduction of a woman!" Duan Rong said, already barging in with Su Di into the County Government Office.

The government constable swallowed and yelled towards Duan Rong’s back, "Brother, are you here to report a crime or surrender yourself?"

Late at night, Duan Rong carrying a woman to the government office, made the veteran government constable, who had been around for years, completely puzzled.

Duan Rong completely ignored the government’s constable’s question at the door, he glanced at the constable asleep on the table inside the main door, bypassed him directly, and walked quickly toward the path beside the main hall.

Duan Rong had been to this County Government Office before; he knew that going down that path would lead to the backyard of the County Office.

Shen Yanliu, in pursuit of a clean reputation, often lived in that simple backyard for years.

The constable at the gate saw Duan Rong intending to bypass the constable responsible for registration, apparently familiar with the path leading to the backyard, and immediately shouted, "Where are you going? You can’t run around in the office! Quick! Stop him!"

Seeing Duan Rong’s shadow dart into the path beside the main hall.

With the constable’s shouting, a group of night guards rushed over.

Duan Rong sprinted down the path and stood before the screen wall between the backyard and the main hall.

Duan Rong swiftly bypassed the screen wall.

The chaotic shouting from the County Government Office had already alarmed the guards in the backyard who were ready and waiting.

As soon as Duan Rong emerged from the shadow of the screen wall, the sound of swords being drawn resonated almost simultaneously, the glinting swords sparkling like water under the dim lantern light, immediately surrounding Duan Rong.

Duan Rong’s expression remained unmoved, he continued carrying Su Di, saying, "I request to see the County Magistrate, I have urgent matters to report!"

The guard leader, wearing an official uniform, saw Duan Rong surrounded by the guards with drawn swords, yet still showing a calm demeanor, he exclaimed angrily, "Death to those who trespass the County Government Office!"

The guard leader roared and attacked Duan Rong with his sword, being at the Third Level of the Inner Breath Realm, his sword strike was fierce and powerful!

Duan Rong’s figure flashed and he dodged.

The guard leader was slightly surprised, as Duan Rong was still carrying someone!

A group of guards continuously attacked Duan Rong, with blade shadows surrounding him, Duan Rong dodged as much as possible, occasionally kicking away one or two guards when he couldn’t evade!

While dealing with these guards, Duan Rong had entered the backyard.

As he walked, he shouted, "County Magistrate, I have critical information to report!"

Suddenly, a shadow flashed out from the hall entrance at the other end of the courtyard, speeding through the courtyard, with one hand forming a claw, aimed to grab Duan Rong’s head!

Duan Rong knew, Shen Yanliu was a master at the Second Level of the True Qi Realm, in his fury, he could crush his skull with one catch.

Therefore, Duan Rong had kept his Divine Sense projected, the moment Shen Yanliu emerged, he immediately threw away Su Di, knelt with clasped fists, and shouted, "Major Filthy Blood case! Please, County Magistrate, take charge!"

Just as Duan Rong’s shout was heard, Shen Yanliu’s Steel-Covered Iron Claw was already inches away from Duan Rong’s head!

Shen Yanliu’s weapon was this pair of specially crafted gloves, made from fine steel threads, with fingers like eagle claws, sharp iron hooks, under the dim lantern light, the claws shone with a faint blood hue, stained by countless blood marks over time...

Blood-marked Iron Claw, Cold-Faced Yama!

Shen Yanliu suddenly stopped since he heard the phrase "major Filthy Blood case."

Local officials have the duty to safeguard their territories, the Taiyi Sect has considered the Filthy Blood Sect a major threat over the years, therefore, achievements related to the Filthy Blood Sect are particularly important in government evaluations for promotions!

And in the past six months for some unknown reason, Yuanyang Prefecture has eradicated three branch squads of the Filthy Blood Sect.

This made Shen Yanliu, who previously thought he had hopes for promotion, instantly anxious!

Although he managed his achievements proficiently, he had never cracked a major Filthy Blood case, and when the government evaluation comes next year, he may have no hope for promotion!

Duan Rong’s mention of a major Filthy Blood case exactly targeted his weakness and pain.

Seeing Shen Yanliu’s Steel-Covered Iron Claw paused inches above his head, Duan Rong finally felt relieved, with a touch of fear appearing in his eyes!

Rushing into the government office, Shen Yanliu in his fury, could have easily killed him!

Trespassing the government office at night was a capital offense!

But for Xiao Yu, he had to take this risk, if something happened to that girl, he’d never have peace of conscience.

He used the quickest method to meet Shen Yanliu, which was to barge in directly!

Because although the miscellaneous books said that practicing the Filthy Blood Divine Skill required complex rituals, consuming much time, exactly how long it took was uncertain, any delay could result in Xiao Yu being raped to death.

Shen Yanliu’s cold eyes stared at Duan Rong, recognizing him as the Escort Master from Yuan Shun Escort Agency, oddly enough, this unknown little Escort Master had encountered him several times.

"Did you just say major Filthy Blood case?"

"Yes!" Duan Rong replied solemnly, with full vigor, his eyes shining. "This woman, Su Di, is the close maid of Wei Yutian."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yanliu glanced at the unconscious woman lying on the ground in front of Duan Rong.

This woman had white, tender skin, voluptuous and alluring, exuding charm, Shen Yanliu’s eyebrows twitched, suddenly recalling that once at a banquet with Wei Yutian in a restaurant, this woman along with another slim woman in white served him.