Fang Rui, the legitimate son of the Fang Family.
Although he was not among the group of people the Fang Family focused on cultivating as successors, his status was beyond what ordinary people could imagine—extremely prominent!
At this moment, Fang Rui had committed a crime and was being escorted to Nancheng Prison. A large number of Fang Family guards gathered, putting immense pressure on the Nancheng Prison jailers and Yamen Runners.
As an Inner City aristocratic family, the martial arts Realm of these guards was naturally extraordinary. Even the most common among them possessed the strength of the Qi Blood Second Realm.
The leader was even a Qi Blood Sixth Stage existence.
When the prison cart arrived at the entrance of Nancheng Prison, Fang Rui, who was inside the prison cart, was about to be unchained by the Yamen Runners and led into the prison.
"Let go of your dog hands! This young master will walk himself!"
Fang Rui yelled at the approaching Yamen Runners with a haughty expression, stepping out of the prison cart. Looking at him, he didn't resemble a prisoner being escorted at all; instead, he looked like a tyrannical local bully lording over others.
The surrounding Fang Family guards stared intently, their Aura almost palpable, causing the Yamen Runners to tremble and, for a moment, not dare to step forward.
"Hmph! A bunch of useless bumpkins!"
Fang Rui's Face was full of disdain.
He hadn't expected that on a rare outing for fun, he would encounter a few commoners who ruined his mood. It was common for him to casually kill them.
He hadn't expected to be arrested by the Zhenfu Division's Yamen Runners!
Didn't they know who he was!?
Where did this Outer Town Envoyship get the audacity!? Who gave the order to dare arrest him?
If he found out who it was, hmph hmph...
He would let them know what it meant to wish for death but be unable to die!
Fang Rui stepped down from the prison cart like a triumphant hero. The jailers of Nancheng Prison watched him nervously, not daring to make too many moves.
"A bunch of good-for-nothings!"
Fang Rui scoffed, looking at the surrounding jailers.
Some jailers' Faces alternated between green and red, yet they dared not erupt in anger.
Seeing everyone's reactions, Fang Rui looked even more pleased.
He decided not to go inside and would just wait here for news from the Outer Town Envoyship. His family was already handling his matter, and he believed it wouldn't be long before there was a result, and he could come out legitimately.
Since that was the case, he would wait for the news right here!
Fang Rui didn't move, and the Yamen Runners present also didn't dare to move, causing the scene to fall into silence for a moment.
"What's going on? Why haven't you brought him in yet?"
A voice broke the silence.
Fang Rui looked up, wanting to see which audacious lackey dared to speak like that. As he looked up, he saw a young man in a fish-scale uniform slowly walking out from inside the door.
"Lord Chen!"
"Lord Chen!"
......
One greeting after another rang out. The jailers present looked at Chen Ping'an as if they had seen a savior.
Fang Rui looked at Chen Ping'an with disdain and said, "Who are you?"
Chen Ping'an ignored Fang Rui and glanced around.
"The prisoner is at the door, and you're all just standing there!? Min Catch Head, arrest him!"
Min Catch Head bravely responded, "Yes."
With that, he stepped forward, his hands reaching directly for Fang Rui.
"Young Master Fang, pardon me."
"Get lost!"
How could Fang Rui ever have endured such indignity?
Just like the prison cart that brought him here—it was called a prison cart, but in reality, it was a carriage!
As the legitimate son of the Fang Family, who dared to humiliate him?
Fang Rui's Aura surged, making it difficult for Min Catch Head to act for a moment.
"Min Catch Head?"
Chen Ping'an's tone already carried a hint of displeasure.
Min Catch Head glanced at Chen Ping'an, recalled his past prestige, gritted his teeth, and activated his Qi Blood strength, directly restraining Fang Rui.
Fang Rui, accustomed to a life of luxury, had never suffered such hardship and immediately cried out.
"Your Excellency, that's too much!"
The leader of the Fang Family guards threw a palm strike directly towards Min Catch Head.
"Hmph!"
Chen Ping'an let out a cold snort. He took a step forward, raised his hand, and slapped out with a palm.
Bang!
The two clashed palms fiercely in mid-air.
The immense force caused the approaching person to retreat sharply, taking five steps back before barely managing to stop his momentum.
In contrast, Chen Ping'an remained completely still after receiving the palm strike, standing rooted to the spot like a rock.
"You..."
The leading guard only felt a surge of chaotic Qi and blood within his body.
He had encountered a tough opponent!
"Are you trying to challenge the strictness of the da gan law?"
Chen Ping'an looked expressionlessly at the leading Fang Family guard, then slowly swept his gaze over the other guards behind him.
"Prisoners are serious criminals, guilty of heinous crimes. If anyone dares to act again, it will be treated as jailbreaking! According to the da gan law, jailbreakers will be executed on the spot!"
"Take him away!"
"Yes!"
Min Catch Head responded and escorted Fang Rui towards the prison.
"Let go of me, let go of me! I didn't commit a crime! No crime! The Outer Town Envoyship will declare me innocent soon!"
Fang Rui shouted loudly.
The leading Fang Family guard still wanted to act, but he hesitated, mindful of Chen Ping'an's recent words. After all, if it truly involved jailbreaking, ten lives wouldn't be enough to compensate. The young master was just going in for a quick tour; he would definitely be out today, so there was no need to fight so desperately.
"Stop!"
Outside the prison, a voice came from afar.
Min Catch Head subconsciously wanted to stop. Chen Ping'an glanced at him, and he immediately jolted, continuing to walk towards the door without stopping.
At this moment, the speaker also bypassed the many Fang Family guards, revealing his figure.
It was someone Chen Ping'an knew, Steward Fang of the Fang Family, Fang Shicheng.
"Steward Fang, Steward Fang!"
Seeing the newcomer, Fang Rui shouted loudly.
"Let go of me, I'm innocent, I'll be innocent soon!"
Chen Ping'an didn't speak. Min Catch Head didn't dare to slow down at all, ignoring Fang Rui and walking straight towards the door.
"Lord Chen, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to meet you here again."
Fang Shicheng said to Chen Ping'an with a forced smile. He really hadn't expected that young man who had refused the Fang Family's overtures to appear here.
Chen Ping'an's expression was calm as he said, "So it's Steward Fang."
"Lord Chen, my young master will soon be cleared of his crime. The families of the victims are willing to forgive, and the charges are already going through the procedures at the Outer Town Envoyship. I hope Your Excellency can be accommodating. Let the young master rest outside for a while; there's no need to escort him into the cell. Our Fang Family will be eternally grateful."
Fang Shicheng adopted a condescending posture. He had made things clear: the victims' families were not pursuing the matter, and even the Outer Town Envoyship was willing to drop the charges, currently in the processing stage. He didn't believe Chen Ping'an would dare to reject the Fang Family's Face.
If he took the step he provided, Chen Ping'an could still save Face.
If not? Then don't blame his Fang Family for being impolite!
"Steward Fang, I don't care how you communicate with the Outer Town Envoyship! But as long as Fang Rui has not been cleared of his crime, he is still a criminal. As a criminal, he must be locked up in prison. It's my duty, and Chen can do nothing to help!"
"Lord Chen... Being responsible is a good thing, but sometimes, too much pressure on one's shoulders can crush a person! This matter concerns my young master, and I hope you can be accommodating!"
Fang Shicheng's eyes fixed tightly on Chen Ping'an. His tone of voice subtly contained a threat.
Hearing Fang Shicheng's words, Chen Ping'an couldn't help but smile.
Not to mention that he was about to enter the Inner Qi Third Level, Tianlin Descends Peak Realm, even with his current martial arts Realm, he was not someone a mere ordinary Steward of the Fang Family could threaten!
"Heh, threatening me? Do you even deserve to!?"
Chen Ping'an glanced at Fang Shicheng, scoffed, and then walked away without looking back.
Only Fang Shicheng was left standing there, his Face full of gloom.