The bounty notice recorded Zuo Wumei's appearance, relevant information, and also offered a generous reward.
Anyone who can provide effective clues to Zuo Wumei's whereabouts will be promoted one rank and rewarded with five hundred taels of silver. Those who capture or kill him will be promoted two ranks and rewarded with one thousand taels of silver. In addition, they can choose a treasure from the Fang Family's Treasure Pavilion.
The Fang Family, with a Legacy of a thousand years and immense power, is one of the Four Great Families in Weishui County.
The Zhenfu Division's swift reaction naturally had the Fang Family's shadow behind it. Zuo Wumei's reckless actions had undoubtedly thoroughly enraged the Fang Family, which is why they were offering such a costly bounty.
“Zuo Wumei? Such a familiar name.”
Chief Liu stroked his fingers, pondering.
“He is a discarded Disciple of the Shadowless Saber Sect from Canglong Province, and at his Peak, he once entered the Inner Qi Second Level.”
Li Chatou reminded him from the side.
“So it was him!”
Chief Liu suddenly realized.
Zuo Wumei was once an Inner Sect Disciple of the Shadowless Saber Sect in Canglong Province, and was quite famous among the younger generation within the Sect. Unfortunately, due to special reasons, he betrayed the Sect and became a discarded Disciple of the Shadowless Saber Sect. While wandering outside, he was severely injured by a Shadowless Saber Sect Elder, crippling his Dantian Foundation.
Zuo Wumei's Martial Dao Realm also fell to the Qi Blood Realm as a result.
However, Zuo Wumei was, after all, once a Martial Dao master of the Inner Qi Second Level, with a profound Martial Dao Foundation. Even if his Martial Dao Realm had fallen to the Qi Blood Realm, his saber techniques were exquisite, and he could still contend with ordinary Inner Qi masters.
Zuo Wumei acted unrestrainedly and often appeared around Weishui County, gaining a considerable reputation. This time, upon hearing the news, he didn't expect to have kicked an iron plate and was severely injured by a Fang Family Elder.
“Severely injured by a Fang Family Elder, I wonder how much of Zuo Wumei's strength remains?”
A Chief Constable's face showed a hint of apprehension.
While the bounty was good, one needed to be alive to claim it. In his normal state, if they encountered Zuo Wumei, they would only be courting death.
Hearing this, Tian Fuliang said, “It's hard to say! However, according to the news spread by the Fang Family, Zuo Wumei at most has the combat power of Qi and Blood Fifth Stage, and he cannot sustain combat, otherwise it will be difficult to maintain his injuries.”
“That's excellent!” A Chief Constable's eyes lit up.
If he only had that much combat power, they should have a good chance if several of them surrounded him. At worst, they could wait for reinforcements to arrive and capture him.
Zuo Wumei's bounty completely ignited the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office, and everyone was full of vigor. Such a scene was not only happening in Nanquan Lane, but also in other lanes.
Chen Ping'an also kept Zuo Wumei's bounty in mind. However, he didn't take it too seriously after all.
After all, Weishui County was so vast, and even the Outer City had four major urban areas: southeast, northwest, and each urban area had numerous lanes. Not to mention whether Zuo Wumei had escaped, even if he was still in the Outer City, he might not necessarily be in their Nanquan Lane.
Chen Ping'an still focused on Cultivating as usual.
+1.
Every time his Qi and Blood vibrated and he finished practicing Golden Bell Cover once, a familiar cultivation experience would appear before his eyes, filling his heart with satisfaction.
“Become stronger! Become stronger!”
“Getting stronger and stronger!”
Chen Ping'an felt that he was getting closer and closer to the Inner Qi Realm.
When his Golden Bell Cover reached Major Achievement, that would be the time for him to enter the Inner Qi Realm.
Such peaceful days passed for two days.
On this day, when Chen Ping'an was on duty, he was called over by Tian Fuliang.
“Squad Leader.” Chen Ping'an cupped his hands in greeting.
“Ping'an, last night...” Tian Fuliang's expression was a bit grim. “Zuo Wumei appeared.”
“Appeared? Where?” Chen Ping'an was startled.
“Right at my house!” Tian Fuliang's expression turned ugly.
Next, Tian Fuliang told Chen Ping'an about the situation last night.
Last night, Zuo Wumei actually appeared in Tian Fuliang's home. Fortunately, Tian Fuliang discovered him in time, but when he wanted to act, the other party reacted very quickly and disappeared without a trace.
“What a beast!”
Tian Fuliang slammed the table.
He had a daughter, and Zuo Wumei was targeting her.
“Zuo Wumei could be scared away by me, not even daring to make a move. It's clear that the news from the Fang Family is correct; his cultivation has fallen, and he only has the combat power of Qi and Blood Fifth Stage at most.”
“Judging from his reaction last night, it's very likely he can't even maintain Qi and Blood Fifth Stage.”
“Pass down the order, the lane is on alert. The Yamen Runner on night patrol should keep their eyes peeled. If there's any abnormality, strike the gong promptly.”
“......”
Coming out of Tian Fuliang's office, Chen Ping'an lowered his head slightly, his eyes flickering.
It was really such a coincidence; among so many lanes in Weishui Outer City, Zuo Wumei just happened to choose their Nanquan Lane.
Damn it...
Zuo Wumei actually tried to harm Tian Fuliang's daughter last night, it's hard to guarantee he won't harm other families. And... Nannan is often home alone...
A hint of worry inexplicably arose in Chen Ping'an's heart.
Although it was a bit of an overreaction, among so many people, the probability of Zuo Wumei choosing their Family was too small.
But just like among so many lanes, Zuo Wumei just happened to come to Nanquan Lane.
Such things are hard to say!
For those not chosen, it's a small probability, but for those involved, it's one hundred percent.
He... couldn't afford to gamble.
Courting death!
A sharp glint flashed in Chen Ping'an's eyes.
......
Inside an unassuming bungalow in Nanquan Lane.
The original owners of the house were a couple, who had now long become Zuo Wumei's victims under his saber.
Zuo Wumei sat half-upright, his back against the wall, a large saber wrapped in black cloth habitually resting across his knees.
“I can't believe my luck is so bad! I hadn't even made a move yet, and I just happened to be caught.”
Zuo Wumei was a tall, burly man with a face full of stubble.
“Consider him lucky! I was originally thinking of going directly to the Squad Leader's house in the lane for a taste, but alas.”
Zuo Wumei shook his head, a look of regret appearing on his face.
He had escaped from the Inner City and moved through several lanes, feeling increasingly unwilling. Fleeing Weishui County like a stray dog was not his style; if he was going to leave, he had to pull off one more job before he went.
To let others know that he, Zuo Wumei, was not someone to be trifled with.
It was just a pity that Chief Constable Tian's luck was really good; he just happened to be discovered by him.
“Damn it! That old scoundrel from the Fang Family, his attack was so heavy! Otherwise, he's just a petty Squad Leader who hasn't even reached Perfection in Qi and Blood Fifth Stage. I could take him down in one move, what is there to fear?!”
Zuo Wumei clutched his chest injury, saying angrily.
At that spot, he had taken a palm strike from that old scoundrel from the Fang Family head-on, which almost killed him.
“If I hadn't been worried about causing a commotion, I would have dealt with him no matter what.”
Although he was injured, his true injuries were not as severe as rumored, and he still maintained the combat power of Qi Blood Sixth Stage.
His strength was enough to crush Tian Fuliang, but while he could crush him, it was indeed difficult to take him down within a few rounds. If the fight dragged on and attracted other Yamen Runner, the situation would be unfavorable for him.
After all, he planned to pull off one more job and leave. It wasn't just a simple fight.
“I heard that under Tian Fuliang in the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office, there's a Petty Officer Candidate named Chen. His Family seems to have a younger sister, and although she's a bit young, it's not impossible, perhaps...”
Zuo Wumei pondered in his mind.
Plucking flowers at a Petty Officer Candidate's house, while not as effective as at a Squad Leader's house, would still achieve a good effect if successful.
“Speaking of which, to be a Petty Officer Candidate in the lane without even reaching Martial Artist with Qi and Blood Fourth Level, is the Zhenfu Division so short on people? It's truly laughable... Hahaha, laughable, laughable...”
