Starting as The Young Master of A Pharmacy, He Trained Swordsmanship in Seclusion For Twenty Years - Chapter 134

“Emissary, Su Quanchuan is the County Magistrate of Lanshan County. This lowly official suspects he acted deliberately.”

Seeing that Lu Xuan showed no reaction, Zhang Qi thought he didn’t believe him.

So, Zhang Qi spoke again: “Emissary, this lowly official once planted one of my own men in the prison.”

“A couple of days ago, he informed me that Su Quanchuan was testing something on the prisoners.”

“After consuming what Su Quanchuan gave them, those prisoners all became radiant and their strength increased significantly!”

“However, later on, these test prisoners were all crippled by Su Quanchuan, their tongues even cut out.”

“Even if this lowly official wanted to question them to find the truth, it would be impossible.”

Zhang Qi was quite certain that Su Quanchuan definitely had a problem.

Otherwise, what decent person would test on others, wasting such a valuable substance that could greatly enhance one’s strength?

Unless Su Quanchuan himself didn’t even know what the thing was for.

Then it must have been given to him by someone else!

Lu Xuan’s face was cold, his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes narrowed as he stared at Zhang Qi.

This scrutinizing gaze made Zhang Qi fearful and apprehensive; he pressed his forehead against the ground again, terrified that Lu Xuan might not believe him.

The reason for Zhang Qi’s extreme fear was that no one understood the terror of the Black Tortoise Guard better than he did.

The Black Tortoise Guard, the sharp sword in the hands of the current Emperor, wielded overwhelming power and influence.

Most importantly, they outranked any official they met and possessed the authority to act first and report later.

Even court-appointed officials were under their surveillance.

Let alone this immensely capable Black Tortoise Guard Emissary before him.

His own family, and even the Prefect of Baidao Prefecture, were like ants in front of such a person, easily crushed with one hand!

If the Emissary decided to kill him on the spot, it would be a trivial matter.

Because it would be a minor incident that couldn’t possibly cause a ripple!

“Take this Emissary to him!”

“Yes, Emissary! This lowly official will take you to Su Quanchuan immediately!”

Lu Xuan’s words were like a welcome rain after a long drought to Zhang Qi; the tension and anxiety in his heart were suddenly soothed.

“Sir, please!”

Zhang Qi stood up as he wished, bowing and scraping before Lu Xuan, completely devoid of the authority he usually held as the County Magistrate.

Then, Zhang Qi hurried to the courtyard gate and loudly berated the servants and guards:

“You useless fools, hurry up and prepare the carriage for me!”

“If you delay the Emissary’s time, I’ll make you pay!”

While Zhang Qi was throwing his weight around, Lu Xuan spoke coldly:

“Unnecessary!”

“You will accompany this Emissary. Lead the way!”

With that, Lu Xuan publicly reached out with his right hand, grabbed the collar of Zhang Qi’s robe at the nape of his neck,

and lifted him into the air as if he were a chick.

Then, Lu Xuan pushed off with both feet, and his entire person, carrying Zhang Qi, shot away into the distance at high speed.

The servants and guards of the Zhang residence were all left dumbfounded, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.

After all, their master was the County Magistrate, a noble position of great dignity and authority.

What was the background of this mysterious person, to dare treat the County Magistrate with such disrespect!

Lanshan County Government Office!

At this time, it was night. Many bright lanterns hung above the entrance to the government office.

Suddenly, two phantom-like figures appeared at the entrance as fast as lightning, arriving right at the gate.

“Halt!”

“Who goes there!”

At the entrance, six night-watch guards were startled by these two ghostly figures and quickly drew their swords from their scabbards.

Before the guards could clearly see the newcomers, Zhang Qi steadied his breath.

Seeing these guards daring to draw their blades against him, Zhang Qi spoke in uncontrollable anger:

“Outrageous!”

“What are you doing? Can’t you see it’s me?”

When the guards clearly saw Zhang Qi’s face and heard his familiar voice, they were instantly filled with panic and unease.

Then, the guards dropped their swords and knelt on one knee, begging Zhang Qi for mercy.

“County Magistrate!”

“County Magistrate, please forgive us!”

“We were blind! We disturbed the County Magistrate!”

“Enough, get out of the way! Don’t block my path!”

Zhang Qi paid them no mind and hurried forward to clear a path, then looked at Lu Xuan with a servile posture.

“Emissary, please!”

“Su Quanchuan is inside!”

Zhang Qi’s obsequious tone made the guards at the entrance exchange glances, their eyes full of shock.

Which important personage had arrived?

To actually make the County Magistrate appear so lowly and humble.

One must know that this County Magistrate usually never yielded ground, even when facing the Magistrate.

Who would have thought that today, they finally got to see something new:

witnessing the usually imposing County Magistrate displaying such a fawning and sycophantic attitude.

Although the guards’ hearts were turbulent with complex thoughts, they showed no emotion on their faces.

Because they dared not provoke this County Magistrate; otherwise, days of hardship wouldn’t be far off for them.

Outside the Magistrate’s compound in the rear hall of the government office, three robust guards stood at the entrance.

Their bulging muscles resembled exquisitely carved mountain peaks, their lines smooth and full of explosive power.

One look and you could tell they were martial artists who had perfected the Muscle Forging realm.

From a distance, Zhang Qi was seen leading the way until they arrived here.

“County Magistrate, what happened to you?”

“Who has the audacity to attack you, sir!”

The three guards had seen the approaching figures from afar and could see Zhang Qi’s condition clearly.

Zhang Qi looked rather disheveled, his clothes at the abdomen still stained with a patch of blood-red, the glaring color extending all the way down to his heels.

“This official’s matters are none of your concern. Is Su Quanchuan inside?”

Zhang Qi ignored their concern and directly asked.

“Replying to the Magistrate, the Magistrate is inside.”

“However, Magistrate Su instructed us two hours ago,”

“that before he comes out, no one is allowed to enter.”

Zhang Qi naturally ignored the last part of the guards’ statement.

“Emissary, Su Quanchuan is inside.”

After saying this, Zhang Qi took the lead and stepped forward, speaking loudly without any courtesy.

“Sir, this…”

“We beg your pardon, but we find it difficult to comply!”

“Magistrate Su specifically ordered us not to allow anyone inside to disturb him.”

“Please, County Magistrate, do not make things difficult for us!”

As these guards spoke, their hands unconsciously moved to their sword hilts, as if ready to take action at the slightest disagreement.

Seeing this, Zhang Qi sneered coldly and looked at the three of them with contempt.

“Hard to handle?”

“Then don’t handle it!”

A few ants at the Muscle Forging realm actually dared to think about fighting him!