Chen Ping'an's speed was extremely fast, as he sprinted through the streets and alleys, holding Mu Wanjun.
Perhaps due to the intense running, or perhaps her injuries had somewhat recovered, Mu Wanjun's consciousness gradually cleared while in Chen Ping'an's arms.
Mu Wanjun, who had just regained consciousness, was initially confused. Looking at the scenery rapidly flashing past on both sides, she gradually recalled what had just happened.
"I'm... not dead?"
She opened her eyes and looked up, seeing Chen Ping'an's resolute face.
"Lord Mu, I'm taking you to the Zhenfu Division for treatment now!"
Seeing Mu Wanjun awaken, Chen Ping'an said in a low voice.
Feeling Chen Ping'an's fervent and masculine aura, Mu Wanjun was a little unaccustomed. However, given the urgency of the situation, she gradually calmed her mind.
"What about Mai Xiongbo? He didn't continue to pursue us?"
"Mai Xiongbo initially pursued very closely, putting immense pressure on me. But then he suddenly stopped pursuing..."
Chen Ping'an explained.
Some things didn't need to be explained too clearly. The clearer they were, the greater the risk of being exposed. Explaining things based on facts like this was the most suitable approach.
After listening to Chen Ping'an's brief explanation, Mu Wanjun showed a thoughtful expression.
"Mai Xiongbo was injured by Lord Yan Wu, so his injuries are probably not ideal. He's inside Wei River City, making it difficult for him to pursue for long. It's just... Mai Xiongbo is, after all, a master of the Inner Qi Second Level. Even if injured, his speed would definitely not be inferior to an ordinary Inner Qi First Level. How did Chen Ping'an manage it?"
Mu Wanjun was somewhat puzzled.
However, now was clearly not a good time to ask questions.
Chen Ping'an's figure weaved through the streets and alleys, with occasional shouts of commotion coming from around him.
"Die!"
From a small alley nearby, a dark figure suddenly emerged, holding a short dagger, and stabbed fiercely towards Chen Ping'an.
"Courting death!"
Chen Ping'an, holding Mu Wanjun, did not dodge or evade, but directly flew up and delivered a kick.
Thud!
The dark figure's chest instantly caved in, and he fell heavily to the ground.
It was a Devil from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect!
Chen Ping'an recognized the opponent's identity at a glance.
A mere Qi Blood Third Stage, daring to attack him!
Simply courting death!
"Hoo hoo hoo..."
With just one kick, the dark figure was breathing more out than in.
Chen Ping'an delivered another kick, ending his life, and left the scene without any lingering hesitation.
By the time Chen Ping'an delivered Mu Wanjun to the Nancheng Suppression Office, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's disturbance in Wei River's Southern City gradually began to subside.
"Team One to the east, Team Two to the west, Team Three follow me! Remember, kill every Devil from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect you see; don't let a single one escape!"
A man wearing leather boots and a black and red cape shouted loudly.
Behind him, elite Yamen Runners responded to his call.
As the Outer Town Envoyship gradually freed up its forces and continuously dispatched elite reinforcements, the Devils from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, seeing the unfavorable situation, retreated one by one.
During the process, many Devils from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect failed to retreat successfully and died on the spot.
With the continuous arrival of reinforcements from the Outer Town Envoyship, Mu Wanjun also received proper care.
Chen Ping'an did not stay at the Nancheng Suppression Office. Instead, he joined the elite Yamen Runners in pursuing the remaining Devils from the Ten Thousand Demons Sect.
Such a one-sided battle, like beating a drowning dog, was incredibly cost-effective!
The pursuit continued until daybreak, finally coming to an end.
An organized and premeditated disturbance by the Ten Thousand Demons Sect gradually concluded with the full intervention of the Outer Town Envoyship.
The losses caused by this Ten Thousand Demons Sect disturbance were quickly tallied.
In Wei River Outer City, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect deliberately set five fires, resulting in the loss of several houses. Countless innocent civilians were affected, with dozens dying on the spot and hundreds injured...
On the Zhenfu Division's side, ninety-six Yamen Runners died, three hundred sixty-seven were injured, seventeen Chief Constables died, and twenty-one were injured...
Even three Inner Qi Realm Protectors fell, and more than ten were injured. Additionally, Mu Wanjun, the Chief Warrant Officer of the Nancheng Suppression Office, was severely wounded.
Fu Yuanming, the Deputy Total Affairs Office of the Nancheng Suppression Office, died in the line of duty. His body was discovered by Yamen Runners while it was being incinerated. By the time he was found, it was too late to extinguish the fire, and only partial remains were left.
The losses this time were truly devastating!
Of course, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect was not in a much better state.
From the perspective of casualties, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect initially achieved great results, but with the rapid response of the Outer Town Envoyship, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's casualties began to increase significantly.
Ultimately, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect's casualties and losses were even greater.
However, as the fuse for this incident, Wu Haihua was successfully rescued by the Ten Thousand Demons Sect! Coupled with the fact that the main disturbance took place within Wei River City, causing civilian casualties and property damage, this confrontation between the two sides was considered a draw.
With the Ten Thousand Demons Sect completely retreated, the following days began with various appeasement and stabilization efforts. In addition, there were also investigations and inquiries into certain matters.
Chen Ping'an also had dedicated investigators come to question him.
In response, Chen Ping'an answered truthfully, except for concealing some crucial details.
"Hmm? Lord Chen, do you mean that you, while carrying Lord Mu, were still able to evade the pursuit of Mai Xiongbo, the Protector of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect?"
The person investigating Chen Ping'an was a Deputy Total Affairs Office from the Outer Town Envoyship, with an Inner Qi Realm cultivation. He listened to Chen Ping'an's description of the situation and appropriately expressed his doubts.
"Lord Ren, Chen did not completely evade Mai Xiongbo's pursuit; he merely managed to keep him from catching up," Chen Ping'an patiently explained.
Upon hearing this, the Outer Town Envoyship's Lord Ren, his eyes flickering slightly, looked at Chen Ping'an.
"If I'm not mistaken, Lord Chen, you haven't yet entered the Inner Qi Realm, have you?"
"Precisely. Chen's cultivation just reached Qi Blood Sixth Stage Perfection a few days ago and has not yet entered the Inner Qi Realm."
"Without entering the Inner Qi Realm, and moreover carrying someone, how could you prevent Mai Xiongbo, who is at the Inner Qi Second Level, from catching up? Lord Chen, could you have misremembered?"
"Lord Ren is unaware. At that time, Mai Xiongbo was already severely wounded due to Lord Yan Wu, and his speed was not comparable to his peak. Lord Yan can testify to this."
Chen Ping'an ignored the pressure exerted by the other party and replied with a smile. Seeing that the other party still looked doubtful, he continued.
"Furthermore, Chen is proficient in a movement technique, which he has cultivated to the Major Achievement stage. I dare not boast about anything else, but in terms of speed, it's no worse than an ordinary Inner Qi Realm!"
"Movement technique? What movement technique?"
Lord Ren's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but ask.
"Eight Steps Catching Cicadas!"
...
A rather oppressive interrogation was safely navigated by Chen Ping'an's calm demeanor. The Deputy Total Affairs Office from the Outer Town Envoyship, Lord Ren, finally dispelled his suspicions about Chen Ping'an.
As an investigator, he held reasonable suspicion towards everyone. It wasn't specifically targeting Chen Ping'an, and there was no other meaning behind it.
However, this encounter did make him aware of the fact that Chen Ping'an had cultivated a superior movement technique to the Major Achievement Realm. He would also fairly and truthfully report this matter, ultimately writing it into Chen Ping'an's official record.
After seeing the person off, Chen Ping'an closed the door. Entering his room, he sat cross-legged on the bed, pondering the details of his earlier responses.
After repeatedly confirming several times and finding no issues, Chen Ping'an finally completely relaxed.
"Alas, that refined sharp blade was ultimately discovered!"
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Chen Ping'an let out a long sigh.
The refined sharp blade hidden in the Sophora tree was discovered by the professional forensic investigators of the Outer Town Envoyship. It was this discovery that led the Outer Town Envoyship to conduct more analysis and have more conjectures about the person who killed Fu Yuanming.
However, no matter how they conjectured, they wouldn't immediately suspect Chen Ping'an.
Although he had left early during that last wave, his destruction of the evidence was quite successful, with no oversights.
Thinking this, Chen Ping'an retrieved a wooden box from under the bed.
Opening the wooden box, it contained two pieces of parchment. Both were palm-sized and felt completely different from sheepskin or cowhide, as if made from some special material!
One of them was the one he had coincidentally bought in the black market.
And the other was discovered in Mai Xiongbo's neck skin after he killed him!
Comparing the two pieces of parchment, they could actually form a complete map.
A treasure map!
Chen Ping'an's expression was somewhat excited.
