Chapter 145: Chapter 126: Battle in the Prefectural Office (Part 2)

However, what these capturers didn’t expect was that the monster behind them didn’t need to dodge at all.

"Zheng——"

The clashing sound of metal was like a single note, yet also like dozens.

In just a moment, those heavily invested capturing nets, designed specifically for the monster, shattered into pieces all over the ground.

"It’s the release of Evil Qi! Run quickly!"

The capturers ran even faster.

The release of Evil Qi, this was something only mentioned in legends. They had never heard of someone reaching such a level—because to achieve this, ordinary slaughter would not suffice, it would require the killing of hundreds, if not thousands, of people to accumulate such a terrifying amount of Evil Qi.

"No, it’s not just that; the weapon in his hand must have some significance."

Catching a glimpse of the exaggerated halberd behind him, Jiang Wenyuan secretly groaned.

Before, seeing the reactions of those vagrants, he thought it was just an ordinary Evil Energy Weapon with an exaggerated appearance that caught the eye—but now it seemed clear that this was a Divine Soldiers’ blade, perhaps something with a significant background!

"We still have your people in our hands! Think carefully!"

After leaving a harsh warning, Jiang Wenyuan continued to lead the capturers in a wild chase without looking back.

Facing such a terrifying monster head-on would undoubtedly be the most foolish move—fortunately, the capturers were seasoned in catching bandits and had developed a skill in agility like swallows, coupled with their familiarity with the terrain and the pressure of life and death, which allowed them to dash forward and escape to survival.

But, was it really just because they ran fast?

"No good!"

Jiang Wenyuan turned back, only to realize that the terrifying figure with the halberd hadn’t been chasing them at all.

Not only did he not pursue them, but he even ran in the opposite direction, retreating far away.

"This is bad."

One capturer hung his head in despair.

"If such a vicious one escapes, then Yizhou City is likely to..."

"No, he hasn’t run."

Jiang Wenyuan’s face was ashen.

"That’s the direction of the Governor’s residence! Quick, chase!"

At this moment, Jiang Wenyuan regretted why he had just shouted out that phrase—in fact, with the villain’s people in their hands, it did indeed make him apprehensive enough not to dare carnage recklessly.

But such a hostage tactic instead reminded the opponent.

"May Governor Qian not encounter trouble..."

Jiang Wenyuan relentlessly pursued, hoping to intercept the villain wielding the halberd.

But when they were fleeing earlier, both sides had already created a huge gap, and now turning back to chase was futile—so, even at their fastest speed for pursuit, the villain wielding the halberd still barged into the Governor’s residence within Jiang Wenyuan’s sight.

The guards at the Governor’s residence, seeing an intruder, naturally grabbed their weapons to block him, but Du Chengfeng swung his halberd and knocked them to the ground.

It was a hit, not a cut, as Du Chengfeng did not consider himself a bloodthirsty person. Those guards were merely following orders to keep watch, and of course, he wouldn’t kill the innocent deliberately.

But as he dashed into the backyard of the Governor’s residence, he nearly couldn’t restrain his impulse to kill.

He saw the wide-robed figure, seemingly the figure of Yizhou’s Governor, exposed and disheveled, frolicking with a group of handsome youths. The thick scent of makeup and alcohol intertwined into a dizzying odor that almost filled the entire courtyard—and upon discovering Du Chengfeng’s intrusion, the wanton Yizhou Governor seemed more delighted than afraid, even greeting Du Chengfeng.

"What a robust and magnificent man!"

Yizhou Governor Qian Jin was filled with joy in his drowsy eyes.

"Are you here to join us too?"

"..."

Resisting the urge to kill, Du Chengfeng punched the group of handsome youths away one by one.

Then he raised the Yizhou Governor.

Even being held aloft, the Yizhou Governor hadn’t realized it, his drowsy eyes not showing a hint of fear, but rather an unspeakable joy.

"Yes! Just like that! Grip my neck! I’m about to fly!"

Even though his neck was being gripped and his body lifted, the Yizhou Governor excitedly shouted.

"I’ve done it! I’ve done it! My feet have left the ground! I’ve flown! It’s beautiful, this feeling is... I’ve flown!"

"..."

Du Chengfeng was speechless for a long time.

He had met several Governors before, from Liu Yanran’s ferocity to Qi Jinshan’s ambition, who all left deep impressions on him—but this Yizhou Governor was truly different from anyone he had ever seen.

At this time, Jiang Wenyuan, along with the capturers, barged in.

"Ah, this..." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Seeing the mess and Qian Jin, clearly in debauchery, the capturers were conflicted about whether or not to watch.

Everyone knew that Qian Jin was unreliable, but at such a critical moment... how could Governor Qian be doing such things?

Hadn’t they already reported the situation? What on earth was Governor Qian doing?

"Um... this brave warrior."

To calm the other party down, Jiang Wenyuan even changed the way he addressed him.

"Put Governor Qian down first, let’s talk it over properly."

"Talk? Is there anything else to say?"

Du Chengfeng shook his head repeatedly.

"Since you already know I’ve killed officials and rebelled, what else is there to say?"

"This..."

Jiang Wenyuan and the capturers were speechless.

They had dealt with many brazen murderers, often accusing people with phrases like "Do you have rebellious intentions?" But encountering a real rebel like this was a first—and this wasn’t just an ordinary bandit, but a real monster with released Evil Qi, the kind of master level they couldn’t dream to contend with.

Let alone contending, they’d never even seen such a master before.

Having never seen it, they naturally didn’t know how to handle it. Jiang Wenyuan’s first reaction was to exchange hostages—but even if they succeeded, then what? The other party had openly declared rebellion; could they still let him stay in Yizhou City?

If they couldn’t tolerate it... how could they contend? Could they possibly fight him?

"Have you made up your minds?"

While Jiang Wenyuan was racking his brain for a solution, the halberd was already against Qian Jin, the Governor’s neck.

"If you can’t decide, I certainly have; after all, killing one governor or two still counts as rebellion..."

"General, wait!"

A voice suddenly rang out.

Du Chengfeng paused, instinctively scanning around, having not noticed any Generals hidden in the Governor’s residence. Meanwhile, Jiang Wenyuan was equally confused, mistakenly thinking reinforcements had arrived—but since when were there Generals stationed in Yizhou City? Why was he unaware?

Thus, everyone’s gaze focused on the source of the sound.

On Qian Jin, the Yizhou Governor, still in Du Chengfeng’s grip.

"Why is everyone looking at me?"

At this moment, Qian Jin’s gaze regained clarity.

"This Governor is drinking with the new General of Cavalry. Why have you come forth? Withdraw at once!"

Saying this, Qian Jin’s gaze shifted towards Du Chengfeng.

His face carried a fawning smile.

"Isn’t that right, my dear General?"