Inside the small courtyard, Chen Ping'an's figure constantly flickered.
Although the courtyard was not large, Chen Ping'an made full use of it. He lightly tapped his feet, maneuvering in mid-air.
A series of crackling sounds echoed from the continuous flying kicks in mid-air.
Eight Steps Catching Cicadas was not only a movement technique but also a leg technique!
+1!
As his figure flickered, an experience symbol flashed before Chen Ping'an's eyes.
Name: Chen Ping'an
Realm: Internal Energy - Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin
Martial Arts: Iron Cloth Perfection, Flying Locust Stone Perfection, Gongmen Thirteen Blades Perfection, Thirteen Taibao Horizontal Training Perfection, Golden Bell Cover Major Achievement (342/400), Swift Wind Saber Technique Major Achievement (47/400), Eight Steps Catching Cicadas Minor Achievement (160/160)
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"It's done!"
Looking at the cultivation experience for Eight Steps Catching Cicadas, which had accumulated to the bottleneck, Chen Ping'an's expression showed a slight joy.
After spending several days, his Eight Steps Catching Cicadas had finally accumulated enough experience!
"Breakthrough!"
Chen Ping'an's spirit concentrated, and a surging power stirred on the panel.
Whoosh~
Starlight flowed like water, merging into the center of Chen Ping'an's brows.
A large amount of martial arts insights surged deep within his heart. Not only insights, but the Internal Energy in Chen Ping'an's Dantian Qi Sea seemed to have undergone another round of purification.
Internal Energy Second Level, Clear Turbidity Returning to Origin.
The purity of Internal Energy determined the upper limit of its power.
The further purification of Internal Energy meant that Chen Ping'an's martial Dao Realm had taken another big step forward.
Eight Steps Catching Cicadas, Major Achievement!
This Breakthrough allowed Chen Ping'an to completely consolidate his Internal Energy Second Level martial Dao Realm, making him an experienced master of the same Realm in one fell swoop.
"I have another layer of confidence for self-preservation!"
Chen Ping'an sighed softly.
These past few days, sensing the faint auras during his daily work shifts, he always felt a bit unsettled.
Logically speaking, with his martial Dao Realm, he was enough to stand out in the Wei River Nancheng District. However, when it came to the struggle between the Outer Town Envoyship and the Ten Thousand Demons Sect branch, it still couldn't give him a true sense of security.
Fortunately, this Breakthrough gave him more confidence.
He had the Swift Wind Saber Technique for unparalleled offense, Eight Steps Catching Cicadas for light and agile movement, and the Golden Bell Cover for both internal and external cultivation as a foundation.
With such combat power, coupled with his hidden presence behind the scenes, even if he encountered a martial Dao master of the Internal Energy Third Level without being specifically targeted, he would have a certain degree of confidence in escaping.
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The next day, when Chen Ping'an went to work, he unexpectedly ran into Fu Yuanming.
Fu Yuanming wore a Zhenfu Division scale uniform, which further highlighted his handsome and refined appearance. He led a group of people, seemingly on an inspection tour of Nancheng Prison.
Upon seeing the Deputy Total Affairs Office, Chen Ping'an naturally smiled and greeted him. Fu Yuanming also maintained his decorum, responding with a slight smile.
As for what the two of them were truly thinking, only they themselves knew.
Fu Yuanming seemed polite, but in reality, his gaze was as cold as ice.
Chen Ping'an had first disrupted his plans, and later even crippled Chu Qirong. Regardless of whether it was Chen Ping'an's intention, in the eyes of others, Chen Ping'an was slapping his face.
Coupled with several verbal clashes and conflicts of interest, the contradiction between him and Chen Ping'an had reached an irreconcilable point.
"The Ten Thousand Demons Sect is making frequent moves, Chief Constable Chen, you must keep a very close eye on your territory! If anything goes wrong, I'll come for you first!"
Before parting, Fu Yuanming left this statement with a forced smile.
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Fu, Chen Ping'an will certainly not disappoint you!"
Fu Yuanming did not look back and left directly.
As a high-ranking official of the Nancheng Suppression Office, he knew far more inside information than Chen Ping'an.
This time, it seemed to be merely the detention of a Great Deacon of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, but in reality, it served as an opportunity for the Outer Town Envoyship to truly contend with this branch of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect.
For the Outer Town Envoyship, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect branch's recent actions had been a bit too much.
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In the office, Zeng Jihe was reporting to Chen Ping'an about the defensive measures within the prison.
"Chief, the inner side of the prison has been arranged with three shifts of jailers for regular patrols."
"The alert points on the first underground level have also been assigned two shifts of guards."
"Especially near the second underground level where Wu Haihua is located..."
"......"
Chen Ping'an listened to Zeng Jihe's report, occasionally interrupting to ask a few questions.
These days, due to Wu Haihua's matter, the Nancheng Prison's defenses were far stricter than before. Some jailers who could originally take rotating days off had completely stopped their breaks and returned to their posts for duty.
The number of jailers arranged for the night was also more than double the original amount, and several Chief Constables were even arranged by Chen Ping'an at important key points.
In addition to the personnel within Nancheng Prison, the Nancheng Suppression Office also dispatched many elites to be temporarily at Chen Ping'an's disposal.
From the Nancheng Suppression Office's reaction, it was almost certain that the Ten Thousand Demons Sect would make a move.
It was just unknown how they would make their move.
"Understood, you may withdraw for now."
Chen Ping'an said to Zeng Jihe, then tapped the table, meditating and thinking.
If he were the Ten Thousand Demons Sect, what would he do?
Thousands of thoughts surged in his mind, various ideas constantly clashing, various possibilities flashing by, only to eventually dissipate one by one.
All thoughts and ideas ultimately turned into a sigh.
"I just wanted to work peacefully, but Wu Haihua appeared and caused so much trouble."
"I hope if the Ten Thousand Demons Sect is going to make a move, they can delay it for a few more days."
Chen Ping'an clasped his hands, and light surged in his eyes.
He was not far from the Golden Bell Cover Perfection!
If the Golden Bell Cover could enter the Realm of Perfection, then within the Internal Energy Second Level, he would reach the pinnacle! At that time, he would be able to contend with figures of the Internal Energy Third Level.
"There's still some free time, I'll practice the Golden Bell Cover!"
Seeing that there was still some time before he finished his shift, Chen Ping'an mobilized his Internal Energy, adjusted his state, and began practicing the Golden Bell Cover.
The practice of the Golden Bell Cover was most convenient, primarily involving the pulsation of the skin, the changes in muscles and bones, and the regulation of Internal Energy.
Just as Chen Ping'an was immersed in his Golden Bell Cover practice, a sudden commotion came from outside.
Inside the office, Chen Ping'an suddenly opened his eyes wide.
"What's wrong?"
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When Chen Ping'an walked outside, many people had already gathered in the open space of Nancheng Prison.
In the very center stood a burly man in a black close-fitting short jacket. The man had abundant body hair, and his strong physique made him resemble a large black bear.
This person was an elite temporarily transferred from the Nancheng Suppression Office, and his cultivation had already entered the Qi and Blood Fifth Stage.
"Chief Constable Shi, what's going on?"
Seeing Chen Ping'an approach, the surrounding people consciously dispersed, making way for him.
"Lord Chen, the Ten Thousand Demons Sect villains are cunning. To prevent them from having any unexpected methods, close to the end of the shift, I wanted to do another check to see if there were any oversights. I didn't expect that this check would lead to some discoveries."
Chief Constable Shi, who resembled a large black bear, saluted Chen Ping'an with cupped fists upon seeing him, and then began to explain his discovery.