Why do I have so many masters?-Chapter 874 - 93: Inheriting the Lineage (2/2)

Chapter 874 -93: Inheriting the Lineage (2/2)

The awkward atmosphere in the room lingered for a long time before Wang Anfeng lightly coughed to break the silence, saying:

“In that case, you may take Xu Sixing with you, Tie arrest officer, oh, by the way…”

A sudden thought flashed through Wang Anfeng’s mind, swift as the lightning he struck that day, bright and dazzling, instantly overshadowing all other thoughts. Wang Anfeng looked at Tie Lin, trying hard to grasp this idea.

So his voice paused slightly, as if hesitating. Tie Lin, curious, continued to look at him. Wang Anfeng blinked and said with a smile:

“Speaking of which, I recently heard some news.”

“I don’t know if it’s true, but I’ll still inform you.”

“News?”

Tie Lin repeated, then looked at him, indicating for Wang Anfeng to continue.

Wang Anfeng organized his thoughts, tapped the table with his knuckles as if reminiscing, and after only a few short breaths, he stopped, looked up at Tie Lin, and said:

“Did you know Xu Sixing had accomplices?”

“Right in Xianping County, this time they were after my cousin, targeting the Dongfang Clan’s astronomy art. There are two who cooperate, one inside, one outside. Xu Sixing took action, and the other person seems to be called Qiong Qi.”

Tie Lin’s eyebrows furrowed, he looked at Wang Anfeng, a slight change in expression revealed he instantly understood and said:

“Have they come to trouble you?”

“For Xu Sixing?”

Wang Anfeng nodded and said:

“Correct.”

“In the dead of night, guests came knocking.”

“Between Qiong Qi and me, a grudge is now set.”

He omitted that this enmity had long existed, only saying it was newly formed. Tie Lin followed his train of thought and naturally believed that the entanglement Wang Anfeng spoke of was the grudge formed this time. He glanced at Xu Sixing, then withdrew his gaze, nodded, and said:

“I’ve heard of this ‘Qiong Qi.'”

This showed he believed Wang Anfeng’s words, but his voice paused, and out of a patrol officer’s natural vigilance, Tie Lin suddenly noticed something amiss, looked Wang Anfeng up and down again, and said with a hint of doubt:

“But… He came here to silence or kidnap, he should be discreet in action, wouldn’t reveal his name. Or did Xu Sixing wake up a few days ago?”

If he awoke, why not inform the Ministry of Punishment?

Here it comes!

Just as expected!

Wang Anfeng’s heart sped up for a moment, but his face showed no change. He tapped the table with his knuckles, the crisp sound attracting Tie Lin’s attention, while suppressing the odd acceleration of his heartbeat, his smile faded, he intensified his tone, and said:

“They were after my cousin.”

“Blood kin.”

“How could I turn a blind eye? As for how I found out, I naturally have my own methods, methods of the Jianghu, which I believe the Ministry of Punishment wouldn’t want to know.”

Tie Lin, upon hearing this, was slightly stunned, then fell silent, no longer inquiring, though his doubts dissipated.

Many in Jianghu have amicable relations with the Ministry of Punishment, they naturally have their ways, not compatible with the Great Qin Imperial Court. As someone in the Ministry, he knew that continuing to probe at this time would be unfavored.

But even if Wang Anfeng didn’t say, he had his suspicions.

Never expected, the powers controlled by the Divine Martial Mansion are already so vast.

Thoughts raced in Tie Lin’s mind, yet his expression remained calm, he said:

“Then, I dare to ask, does the Mansion Master know where that person is now?”

Wang Anfeng did not respond, looked up to meet Tie Lin’s gaze, his right hand tapping the table, the crisp sound gradually slowing down, making the room’s atmosphere somewhat oppressive. Wang Anfeng suddenly tapped heavily, raised his voice, and said:

“Tie arrest officer, they’re targeting my cousin.”

“The rule of Jianghu, revenge is only natural, there’s no greater reason. Xu Sixing is handed over to you, you should leave one person for me? Or does the Ministry plan to lock this person in the Heavenly Prison too?”

Tie Lin pursed his lips, feeling the situation was tricky, he understood Wang Anfeng’s desire for revenge for his cousin, and knew the significance of these individuals, making it even harder to handle, maintained his composure, and said:

“Mansion Master’s desire for revenge, Tie Lin understands, but this matter is significant.”

“This person’s life must be preserved.”

Wang Anfeng said: “Significant, do you think that ‘Qiong Qi’ is related to the two Class-A criminals you two were investigating?”

Tie Lin was silent for a moment, knowing there was no actual connection, but seeing Wang Anfeng slightly relent, he nodded and said:

“Perhaps so.”

Wang Anfeng seemed moved, tapped the table, closed his eyes in contemplation, and suddenly sighed, saying, “Since that’s the case, then inform the arrest officer. Anyway, you and I are considered acquaintances; there’s no need to make things too stiff.”

“Qiong Qi is near Liangzhou, as far as I know, after midday tomorrow, he will be in Rong Yue City. The distance from this place to Rong Yue City is just over a hundred miles, but I’ll only give you one day, Officer Tie.”

“Tomorrow, I will go to the city’s clinic for a free consultation.”

“And on the third day, I will personally take action to avenge the capture of my cousin.”

Tie Lin first felt relieved, then tense, hearing the hidden killing intent in Wang Anfeng’s words; it was apparent he was genuinely planning to personally deal with Qiong Qi. A sense of urgency rose within him, so he nodded and said:

“Thank you, Mansion Master, for your cooperation.”

“Time is of the essence; I shall take my leave now.”

He first clasped his fist towards Wang Anfeng, then opened his right hand, casually grabbed, and immediately took the unconscious Xu Sixing in his hand.

Wang Anfeng nodded in return, opened the door casually, and said:

“By the way, what’s your plan for this person, Officer Tie?”

“Aren’t you afraid of alarming the citizens…”

Just as he finished speaking, he heard a crashing sound, and instinctively turned his head to see Tie Lin grabbing Xu Sixing, pushing the window open, leaping out, and quickly rushing out, in a bid to save time, showcasing a superb Qinggong, heading straight for the Ministry of Punishment.

Wang Anfeng looked at the two wide-open windows, fell silent for a moment, then quietly closed the door.

Indeed.

Every time Wuxin came, he took the stairs, almost forgetting that everyone has Qinggong.

At this moment, it’s clearly more convenient to leave through the windows.

Wang Anfeng walked over and shut the windows tightly, sat on the chair beside him, resting one hand on the armrest, suddenly let out a long breath, and felt much more relaxed.

Just now, speaking in front of Tie Lin, he held back some information, concealed some truth, feeling somewhat tense, worried that Tie Lin might notice anything.

Fortunately, he had the Divine Martial Mansion for cover and another reason probably because Tie Lin thought he wronged Wang Anfeng, subconsciously avoiding doubting him again, thus not exposing him.

Wang Anfeng took a sip of tea to calm himself, his eyes lightly closed.

The information from Master Huaidie suggests that ‘Qiong Qi’ can hardly control himself, preparing to come to Rong Yue City tomorrow, waiting for an opportunity.

The Wooden Sword can recover at least seventy percent of its Qi Mechanism by tomorrow, though not perfectly, the opportunity just now was simply a once-in-a-lifetime chance, Wang Anfeng was unwilling to let it go, preferring to take one risk.

Because since he mentioned ‘Qiong Qi’ would appear tomorrow, and with Divine Martial Mansion as his guarantor, naturally with Tie Lin’s character, he would depart to try to capture ‘Qiong Qi’, but the latter being cautious and valuing life, and with a foothold in the Famous Swords Organization, without Master Huaidie’s intelligence, Tie Lin would find it hard to locate him, not something that could be done in a short time.

He might not even be able to find him at all.

Perhaps when Wang Anfeng becomes the Hu elder, stirring the spiritual resonance, Tie Lin might then discern, at that time, he could personally witness the A-level felon attacking and killing Qiong Qi.

And by then, with the Ministry of Punishment’s famed arrest officers on the move, letting Qiong Qi escape would seem natural.

As for Wang Anfeng himself.

Ahem, by then he’d still be in Liangzhou City for free consultations, clearly proving his innocence, nobody could logically accuse or suspect him, unjustly tarnishing his name.

It was the A-level felon intending to kill, yet how does it concern the Divine Martial Mansion?

Even if the Famous Swords Organization intended to pursue this matter, it would be hard to suspect him.

Though the Hu elder might feel stifled to the verge of madness, frustrated to the point of vomiting blood, unable to explain clearly—

After all, this is something personally witnessed by the Great Qin Ministry of Punishment’s famous arrest officer Tie Lin, presumably with many curious Ranger Martial Artists present too…

It’s practically an officially certified handful of mud, slapping down from the heavens, stuck to the forehead, refusing to come off no matter how hard one tries.

Wang Anfeng exhaled, rubbed his brow, feeling fatigued, realizing that ninety percent of what he said earlier was true, only withholding when and how he became enemies with Qiong Qi, naturally directing the matter in another direction.

He didn’t lie.

In truth, he and ‘Qiong Qi’ have a deep feud, indeed wishing to kill him eagerly.

He will be offering free consultations tomorrow, and Qiong Qi will indeed arrive in Rong Yue City.

And how he knew about it truly was his own method.

Only a small concealment, the rest he divulged was true, thus at any rate couldn’t be considered lying, with Tie Lin’s extra run not really causing any loss, Wang Anfeng stroked his brow, suddenly recalling Mr. Ying occasionally saying something to the Taoist, tapping the table, unconsciously murmuring:

“I… hmm.”

“…always treat people sincerely.”

“Treat people sincerely.”

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