Chapter 85: Chapter 84: Follow Me (Bonus Chapter for Er Mengru Zhi Xu)

“Didn’t you know?”

Cai Yin asked.

Han Lang could only say, “I, I really didn’t know.”

Cai Yin couldn’t help but laugh, saying, “You haven’t even figured this out and you’re here to arrest people? Lord Han, are you momentarily confused, or are you settling personal scores with public resources?”

Although Cai Yin asked with a smile, Han Lang was breaking out in a cold sweat.

He couldn’t admit he was settling personal scores; that would mean handing himself over to the Cyan Dragon Bureau for investigation.

Han Lang could only grit his teeth and say, “I was a bit confused; indeed, I was not cautious enough.”

Cai Yin sneered, “Since the Cyan Dragon Bureau has already intervened in this case, the government office shouldn’t cause more trouble. Solving cases isn’t your forte, but arresting people seems to be your skill.”

After Cai Yin’s barrage, Han Lang merely kept a sullen face, saying nothing.

Xu Tong suddenly spoke, “Lord Han means well, wanting to catch the perpetrator quickly and assist the Cyan Dragon Bureau. Lord Cai, there’s no need to be so harsh.”

The alchemist of the Profound Celestial Temple had spoken, so one must give some face.

Cai Yin let go of Han Lang, looked around, and said, “Today, I’ve come to inform everyone that the Changze County case has been concluded by the Cyan Dragon Bureau. It was initiated by the Evil Wolf Gang’s provocation, leading to a battle between two major gangs.”

“From today, we will hunt down the remnants of the Evil Wolf Gang throughout the city. Capture them alive if possible, but if met with resistance, kill them on the spot!”

This statement served to characterize the case.

Hearing this, Chen Tang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The fat old man hadn’t made a move or been exposed, which was for the best.

This was his last trump card.

And it was an uncertain one.

Whether it could be used, how well it would work, or what effect it might have, he didn’t know.

“Alright.”

Cai Yin waved his hand, saying, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be off.”

Before leaving, he grabbed a handful of cooked meat from the table, muttering, “I must say, the cooked food here at the County Governor’s Mansion is really good.”

Li Yan laughed, “Lord Cai, if you don’t mind, you can come anytime.”

“Heh heh.”

Cai Yin laughed, “In your hearts, each of you is hoping I don’t come, right?”

At the door of the hall, Cai Yin stopped, looked back at Chen Tang, and said, “You come with me; find me tomorrow at the Cyan Dragon Bureau.”

Who?

Chen Tang was stunned for a moment and looked to the side.

He’d heard that to enter the Cyan Dragon Bureau, one should at least be Seventh Grade.

He certainly didn’t qualify.

Cai Yin pointed at Chen Tang and said, “Don’t look at others; it’s you! Panda Blade Master!”

Chen Tang: “…”

Indeed, there was no one else.

Cai Yin’s words made the newly Entry-Level youths around him envious.

The Cyan Dragon Bureau.

Not just anyone could enter.

Even the most ordinary Cyan Dragon Guard of the Bureau had the treatment of a Hundred Leader.

Some Cyan Dragon Guards even had the treatment of a Thousand Leader.

More importantly, due to the Bureau’s special status, its position in Qian Country was hard to shake.

It’s no exaggeration to say that joining the Cyan Dragon Bureau meant being superior.

“Lord Cai, as far as I know, the lowest realm for a Cyan Dragon Guard is Seventh Grade, right? This person is only Ninth Grade, which is far off.”

Huo Ziyi lightly coughed and said loudly, “Lord Cai, this action doesn’t seem to follow the rules, does it?”

Cai Yin sneered, “I see potential in him and will temporarily recruit him into the Cyan Dragon Bureau. By the mid-year assessment, if he can cultivate to Seventh Grade, he’ll pass and become an official Cyan Dragon Guard!”

“What do you know about the rules of the Cyan Dragon Bureau, you little brat!”

Huo Ziyi was scolded harshly, his face turning alternately blue and purple with anger, “He can’t cultivate to Seventh Grade in under half a year!”

“What’s it to you?”

Cai Yin glanced at him sideways.

Some faint, scattered laughter came from around.

“You…”

Huo Ziyi was choked with anger, and feeling the surrounding gaze, he felt humiliated and could only leave with a cold snort, flinging his sleeve.

After cursing, Cai Yin felt refreshed and swaggered out of the hall.

Han Lang also didn’t linger, leaving without a word with his men.

The smile on Xu Tong’s face from the Profound Celestial Temple had long disappeared, returning to a calm demeanor. He bowed slightly to Commander Li Yan and left as well.

The Li Family siblings, seeing everyone leave, let out a long sigh of relief, their faces showing joy.

No one expected Han Lang to cause trouble publicly, only to have it easily resolved by Cai Yin of the Cyan Dragon Bureau.

“Brother Chen, congratulations!”

The Li Family siblings stepped forward to offer congratulations.

Li Yan also nodded slightly, saying, “The Cyan Dragon Bureau is out of the ordinary. To be valued by Guard Captain Cai Yin, your future is limitless.”

Chen Tang’s mindset hadn’t changed much.

Whether it was a powerful family or the Cyan Dragon Bureau, to him, they were all the same.

Getting into such places often meant losing one’s autonomy, with too many constraints.

With his temperament, he would never join somewhere like the Cyan Dragon Bureau unless absolutely necessary.

He longed for the Jianghu, not the Imperial Court.

Moreover, the Cyan Dragon Bureau sounded like a role similar to the Court’s hounds…

However, since Cai Yin had just helped him defuse the crisis, though unintentionally, Chen Tang felt it would be ungrateful to refuse.

And judging from the Cyan Dragon Bureau’s attitude, they didn’t intend to act against the Black Water Gang.

To deal with the Black Water Gang, he’d have to look for another way.

Entering the Cyan Dragon Bureau could allow him to access some secrets and investigate the Black Water Gang.

On the other hand, it also provided a temporary backing.

“Congratulations.”

Li Junqing smiled as he congratulated.

Chen Tang felt a bit of regret for not becoming a guard of the Li Family.

But the Cyan Dragon Bureau is, after all, a better place, and she truly felt happy for Chen Tang.

More importantly, in her future interactions with Chen Tang, she won’t have to worry about the Huo Family targeting and retaliating against him, nor about implicating Chen Tang because of her.

No matter how powerful the Huo Family is, they wouldn’t dare to touch someone from the Cyan Dragon Bureau.

…

On the night of the Lantern Festival.

The crowd was massive, the lights dazzling, luxurious carriages, music filling the ears, warmth everywhere.

Yet, County Captain Han Lang wore a sullen face, his gaze gloomy.

He had boasted earlier, never expecting Cai Yin to appear out of nowhere.

Not only did he return unsuccessful, but he also lost face publicly.

Alchemist Xu Tong walked alongside him, his face not looking very good either.

Han Lang apologized, “Immortal Xu, I miscalculated this time, I didn’t expect the Cyan Dragon Bureau to get results so quickly.”

“If we had just a few more days, once Chen Tang was in jail, he wouldn’t have had any say in his life or death, but now…”

Xu Tong shook his head and said, “This matter can’t be blamed on Lord Han, we will find another opportunity in the future.”

Han Lang lightly shook his head and said, “Immortal Xu, that Chen Tang has already joined the Cyan Dragon Bureau, with my methods, I’m afraid I can’t touch him, Immortal Xu will have to seek someone more capable.”

Xu Tong gave a light hum.

He knew in his heart that if Chen Tang were just a Ninth Grade Martial Artist, there would be many ways to deal with him.

But joining the Cyan Dragon Bureau changed everything.

If not, then forget it…

It’s just a pretty little girl, no need to go to such lengths.

Many people come to the Profound Celestial Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings, there’ll always be better ones to meet.

When the time comes, with a slight trick, won’t those fools obediently offer their children?

With this thought, Xu Tong headed towards the Profound Celestial Temple.

As soon as he entered the temple, a child came rushing over, looking anxious, and whispered, “Senior Brother Xu, the Observatory Master is looking everywhere for you and is furious, you better go check it out.”

Hearing this, Xu Tong’s face changed, a flicker of shame and anger flashed in his eyes, both frightened and terrified, he quickly ran towards the back courtyard’s Profound Celestial Tower.

The child waited for Xu Tong’s figure to disappear, then spat with disdain, mumbling, “Pretty boy, just because you’re good-looking, you sell your body! Hmph, I could sell mine too, but the Observatory Master doesn’t fancy me.”

Xu Tong jogged all the way, and by the time he reached the fifth floor of the Profound Celestial Tower, he was panting.

The Observatory Master stood with his back to the staircase, at the window, hands behind his back, overlooking the bustling scenery of Wu’an County.

“O-Observatory Master, I’m back.”

Outside, Xu Tong seemed profound and mysterious, but at this moment, he looked utterly humble.

The Observatory Master was tall and slender, with black hair, seemingly fragile, but Xu Tong didn’t dare show a hint of disrespect.

The first realm of the Profound Sect is called the Qi Condensation Realm, consisting of nine layers.

Those in this realm are collectively referred to as alchemists in the Profound Sect.

To become the master of the County City Profound Celestial Temple, one’s cultivation must be at least above the Qi Condensation Seventh Layer.

He had just reached the Qi Condensation Third Layer.

“The lanterns shine like daylight, the moon climbs the willow’s tip, people meet after dusk.”

The Observatory Master recited softly, seeming in a good mood.

Yet Xu Tong’s heart grew more apprehensive.

Suddenly!

The Observatory Master turned abruptly, glaring coldly at Xu Tong, saying, “With such a perfect night, why don’t you stay here to spend it with me?”

“Please, calm down, Observatory Master.”

Xu Tong immediately knelt, inching towards the Observatory Master.

Reaching the Observatory Master, he lowered his head, suppressing disgust, kissing his shoe repeatedly.

“Hmm…”

The Observatory Master enjoyed it, gently patting Xu Tong’s shoulder, saying, “You are obedient, go bathe and wait for me in bed. I will infuse your body with Spirit Charm, thoroughly improving your aptitude.”

“Please, have mercy, Observatory Master.”

Xu Tong walked towards the flower-petal-filled wooden tub, submissively, with lowered eyes.

With his back to the Observatory Master, Xu Tong gritted his teeth, eyes full of humiliation and resentment.

Initially, he believed his ability to cultivate the Profound Sect’s techniques was due to the master’s favor, who infused him with Spirit Charm.

Later, he realized he had a Spirit Root, which allowed him to cultivate Mystic Skills!

But this realization didn’t help, he still didn’t dare resist, let the Observatory Master manipulate him.

Xu Tong knew everything he had today was granted by the Observatory Master.

What can be given can naturally be taken away at any time.

As Xu Tong washed his body, keeping a calm appearance, resentment deepened within him!

Unable to defy the Observatory Master, but could he not torment others?

Indeed!

He would inflict the humiliation experienced from the Observatory Master tenfold, a hundredfold onto others!

Only by doing so could he reclaim what he had lost.

A spirited little girl suddenly flashed through Xu Tong’s mind.

She was meant to be my servant!

Xu Tong had initially intended to give up.

Yet, in this moment, endless resentment surged within him, deciding to take action as soon as he left the Profound Celestial Tower tonight!

Chen Tang was only going to the Cyan Dragon Bureau tomorrow.

Tonight, I will kill him!

And the woman beside him!

Kill them all!

Then that little girl will be mine!

“Come and lie down.”

The voice of the Observatory Master echoed again.

Xu Tong, like a walking corpse, numbly climbed out of the wooden tub, lying obediently at the bed’s edge.

“Feel it well, this is also one of the Mystic Skills, a bedroom skill.”

The Observatory Master leaned over behind him, whispered softly by his ear.

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