Chapter 99: Chapter 98: Returning Home in Glory

“Even if he took money from the Evil Wolf Gang, it’s not a crime worthy of execution. How did it come to this?”

Chen Tang said in a deep voice, “As far as I know, Meng Liangyu was transferred to Changze County just over half a year ago and is not closely connected with the Evil Wolf Gang. The one truly intertwined with them is another Chief Constable, Yan Ji. Has he been arrested too?”

“No, he hasn’t.”

Wang Yanli shook her head and said, “Duan Zhao and Meng Liangyu used to be colleagues in Wu’an County, serving in the County Government Office, and had longstanding grievances. This time, Duan Zhao became a County Captain in Changze County, just as the County Mansion was hunting down remnants of the Evil Wolf Gang. It gave him a perfect excuse to target Meng Liangyu.”

“Of course, this is just my guess and might not be accurate.”

After thinking for a moment, Chen Tang said, “If Sister Li’s guess is correct, then this is a personal vendetta masquerading as public duty. The Cyan Dragon Bureau can intervene, right?”

Anyone else might have ignored it.

Meng Liangyu must be saved!

Meng Liangyu was the first friend Chen Tang made in this world.

The two of them had many similarities.

If it weren’t for Meng Liangyu’s help in avenging Chen Da’an, it would have been difficult for him to succeed so smoothly and perfectly; many matters would have become a hundred times more troublesome.

Now, with Meng Liangyu in trouble, Chen Tang could not sit idly by.

Besides, he now held the title of a Cyan Dragon Guard!

With this status, this uniform, this title, if he doesn’t act now, when will he?

Wang Yanli said, “The Cyan Dragon Bureau can certainly step in, but for such a minor issue, there’s no need.”

“You’re still young, just entering the Imperial Court, full of ambition and passion, but there are many things you can’t see clearly yet.”

Wang Yanli said earnestly, “The Cyan Dragon Bureau is officially responsible for overseeing all officials, but in reality, it often turns a blind eye. If corrupt officials were to be killed for every abuse of power, hardly any officials in Qian Country would remain.”

Perhaps if his original self, naive and innocent, came from the grasslands, he wouldn’t understand the nuances.

But how could Chen Tang not understand?

The Cyan Dragon Bureau is the Emperor’s sword, hanging over the heads of all officials.

Corruption may or may not warrant death, but if they don’t obey, aren’t loyal to the Emperor, or have ulterior motives, this sword will surely fall!

If one were to thoroughly investigate the officials of Qian Country, very few would be found clean and innocent.

The decision to kill or not rests entirely on the Emperor’s whim.

Officials and ministers can only safeguard themselves by being loyally devoted to the Emperor of Daqian and obeying commands.

So, Chen Tang never harbored the naïve notion of purifying the Imperial Court through his own efforts.

The ancient dynasty was rotten to its core and beyond salvation.

His intervention as a Cyan Dragon Guard was purely out of personal reasons, not justice!

A ridiculous County Captain settling personal scores, wanting to execute Meng Liangyu.

Who in the court doesn’t know a few people?

Wang Yanli noticed Chen Tang seemed overly concerned about the matter and asked, “Do you have a connection with that Chief Meng?”

“Yes.”

Chen Tang admitted frankly.

There’s no way to hide this.

Chen Tang said, “I need to go to Changze County to save someone. Later, please inform Cai to request leave for me for a few days.”

After speaking, Chen Tang was about to turn away.

“Wait a minute!”

Wang Yanli quickly stopped Chen Tang.

Chen Tang asked, “Sister Li, is there anything wrong?”

Wang Yanli frowned slightly, looking troubled, and said, “This County Captain is under County Captain Han Lang, and behind Han Lang is the Marquis Wu’an’s Mansion, the Huo Family!”

“County Magistrate Zheng and Duan Zhao were surely placed in Wu’an County due to operations by the Marquis Wu’an’s Mansion.”

“If you go, and should a conflict arise, you might offend the Marquis Wu’an’s Mansion.”

Chen Tang fell silent.

Lately, perhaps due to his identity as a Cyan Dragon Guard, the Huo Family hadn’t troubled him.

This trip to Changze County would likely spark another dispute with the Huo Family over this matter.

Chen Tang said, “Offending them matters little; I must save him.”

He hadn’t settled accounts with Third Young Master Huo for the incident at the training ground yet.

Compared to Meng Liangyu’s safety, offending the Huo Family was trivial.

If you trace it back to the start, it was indeed the Huo Family that provoked him first.

Seeing Chen Tang’s resolute attitude, Wang Yanli did not persuade further and said, “The execution won’t be for a few days; you wait here, I’ll call Brother Wei and we’ll accompany you.”

“Sister Li, no need for the trouble.”

Chen Tang quickly said, “With the Cyan Dragon Armor and Cyan Dragon Sword in my possession, I can handle it alone. Would they dare attack a Cyan Dragon Guard? If this incident offends the Huo Family, why drag you into it too?”

“What do you mean by dragging us into it?”

Wang Yanli looked displeased and said, “Since Cai invited you in, we’re like family; whatever the issue, we’ll face it together.”

“Besides, your cultivation is insufficient, being new to the Cyan Dragon Bureau, inexperienced, it’s hard for you to hold your ground. Having Brother Wei and me with you can help hold the fort, preventing any unforeseen events.”

Chen Tang felt a warmth in his heart.

People like Cai Yin indeed gave him a different feeling.

Wang Yanli had just returned from Changze County, was tired from travel, and very fatigued.

But upon hearing he needed to go to Changze County, she still chose to accompany him.

More importantly, knowing that this trip could potentially offend the Huo Family, Wang Yanli showed little hesitation.

Even if they offended the Huo Family in the future, having the two of them accompany him could at least help share part of the burden for Chen Tang.

“Wait here for me; I’ll be back soon.”

Wang Yanli said.

Chen Tang asked, “Should we inform Cai about this?”

“No need.”

Wang Yanli said, “Tell Cai, we might not be going after all.”

With that, she turned swiftly, her ponytail swaying slightly, and went to find Wei Qun.

Soon, Wei Qun and Wang Yanli returned together.

Chen Tang was about to speak when Wei Qun patted his shoulder and said, “I know everything. Rescuing the person is urgent, let’s talk on the way.”

After that, the three of them went to the Cyan Dragon Stable, each led a horse out of the stable, exited the city gate, and headed straight for Changze County.

The three of them rode abreast on the official road, and Wei Qun asked, “Xiao Chen, what do you plan to do when you get to Changze County?”

Chen Tang replied, “I haven’t decided yet, we’ll see how it goes, let’s get the person out first.”

Wang Yanli said, “Brother Wei, since you have experience, any ideas?”

“If it’s just about rescuing someone, it’s actually manageable.”

Wei Qun said solemnly, “It’s merely taking silver taels from the Evil Wolf Gang, which at most counts as abusing power for personal gain, not enough for execution. With us Cyan Dragon Guards stepping in, saving one person isn’t a big issue.”

Pausing, Wei Qun glanced at Chen Tang and said, “If you want to get back at them, you might have to use some other tactics. First, let’s see the situation over there and act accordingly.”

Chen Tang nodded.

…

The three arrived at Changze County, and it was already close to noon.

The sun was shining brightly, and there were many pedestrians on the main street of Changze County. Seeing the three of them in their armor-piercing sword and high-headed horses, the people glanced sideways.

“It’s the Cyan Dragon Guards!”

“Ah, is this what the Cyan Dragon Guards look like?”

“Indeed, even our new County Magistrate will have to treat them with utmost respect!”

There was no Cyan Dragon Bureau in the towns and villages under the Commandery.

Many people have never left their hometowns in their entire lives and have never seen the Cyan Dragon Guards.

They just felt these three were extraordinary, not coming with good intentions.

“Hey, isn’t that Chen Tang…”

“Who? The Young Hero Tiger Subduing?”

“Don’t you know? Chen Tang is already a Ninth Grade Martial Artist and has joined the Cyan Dragon Bureau, a meteoric rise!”

“Brother Chen in the afterlife can rest in peace.”

Old Sun from the blacksmith shop sighed, “Brother Chen was right, he told me early on that this boy Chen Tang would become famous someday!”

The crowd whispered among themselves, discussing heatedly.

Under envious and amazed gazes, the three of them went straight to the gate of the County Government Office.

The first time Chen Tang came here, he was just a newly recovered boy in white, and what he awaited was the cold corpse of Chen Da’an.

The two governmental officials at the gate looked familiar.

Back then, these two had thrown Chen Da’an’s body to him without even a glance or an explanation.

Now, returning here, these two officials were still the same, guarding the gate.

He was now a Cyan Dragon Guard.

This could be considered returning home in glory.

Returning to the old place, Chen Tang was filled with emotions.

The Cyan Dragon Sword Armor’s emblem was too striking.

The two officials recognized it at a glance, their hearts fluttered, and they hurriedly stepped forward to bow and greeted, “Greetings to the three lords.”

Chen Tang stood before the gate but did not enter immediately.

“My father’s body once blocked your eyes, are your eyes alright?”

Chen Tang asked lightly.

Upon hearing this, the two officials’ hearts skipped a beat, and they subconsciously glanced up.

This young man is…

The two officials hadn’t recognized him yet.

In over three months, Chen Tang’s appearance hadn’t changed much, but his aura had transformed. Now, wearing armor and wielding a sword, he was full of prestige, making it hard for those who had only seen him once or twice to recognize him.

“My name is Chen Tang.”

“Ah!”

The two officials exclaimed, their legs went weak, and they fell to their knees.

“Lord Chen, back then we were blind and offended you. We hope my lord won’t hold it against us and forgive us for our ignorance.”

“My lord, we couldn’t recognize Mount Tai, speaking carelessly, we deserve to be punished!”

Saying this, one official began hitting himself.

They knew well the methods of the Cyan Dragon Guards.

Falling into the hands of the Cyan Dragon Guards was a fate worse than death!

The Cyan Dragon Guards could find any excuse to deal with them.

The County Magistrate would be more than happy to hand them over.

The main culprit had been executed, and Chen Tang couldn’t be bothered with these lackeys. He walked past them and entered the Government Office.

“You three have come from afar, truly bringing glory to our humble County Government.”

An elderly man in his fifties with a goatee approached from afar, bowing to Chen Tang and the others with a smile on his face.

“This is County Magistrate Zheng Lin.”

Wang Yanli whispered to Chen Tang, “To his right is County Captain Duan Zhao.”

On either side of County Magistrate Zheng, half a step back, stood two more individuals.

To the left was the County Magistrate of Changze County, surname Shi.

To the right was a man in his thirties, dressed in official robes, with his hair tied high and a knife scar on his face, adding a touch of fierceness.

The presence of the County Magistrate, County Magistrate, and County Captain showed the importance accorded to the Cyan Dragon Guards.

More importantly, Wang Yanli had just left last night and now returned, which likely wasn’t good news.

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