When Chen Ping'an returned to Nancheng Prison, Supervisor Wang was leading a patrol team, reviewing their detailed accounts.
Seeing Chen Ping'an return, Supervisor Wang sneered twice, but ultimately did not step forward to mock him.
Their investigation here was nearing its end; in two or three more days, they would be able to compile all the old accounts into a report and submit it to the Outer Town Envoyship.
By then, Chen Ping'an would either be dead or as good as dead!
The position of Nancheng Prison's warden would be stripped from him sooner or later!
"Supervisor Wang, Chen arrived late today, why didn't I hear any dog barking? Did you hear anything just now? Is the dog mute, or was it killed?"
Chen Ping'an walked forward with a smile.
Supervisor Wang hadn't expected that while he refrained from mocking Chen Ping'an, Chen Ping'an would instead approach him.
"You!"
Supervisor Wang's face turned ashen.
Chen Ping'an's words were loaded, indirectly scolding him!
"Lord Chen, as a chief official, how can you utter such vulgar words?"
Chen Ping'an glanced at Supervisor Wang, shook his head indifferently, lost interest, and walked away with his hands behind his back.
When Chen Ping'an replied, Supervisor Wang was angry. When Chen Ping'an didn't reply, Supervisor Wang was even angrier!
He watched Chen Ping'an's retreating figure, forcibly suppressing the urge to stop him, a ruthless expression on his face: "Let's see how many more days you can bounce around!"
"Once the account books are submitted and the Outer Town Envoyship is enraged, if I don't send you to prison with a single command, I'll change my surname from Wang!"
"Lord Wang, please calm your anger."
A subordinate beside him comforted him.
"Why bother getting angry with him? In a few days, let's see what he can do!"
"Hmph!"
Supervisor Wang flicked his sleeve and continued his work of fabricating the report.
Half-truths, half-lies, let's see how you, Chen Ping'an, will handle this!
With the Fang Family as his backing, he didn't believe Chen Ping'an could break out of this situation!
...
In cultivating the Martial Dao, what Chen Ping'an sought was certainly not to be submissive; he only sought to follow his heart's desire. Like before, when his strength was slightly weaker, he had to endure a bit when facing overwhelming forces.
But now, with his wings gradually forming, to a certain extent, he no longer needed to endure and restrain himself!
This Supervisor Wang had repeatedly insulted him before, and only after his forceful counterattack did he show some restraint on the surface, not daring to act out. But not acting out on the surface didn't mean not causing trouble in secret.
As a special inspector, it was too easy for him to frame Chen Ping'an!
At present, that review report was probably nearing its end!
"I hope everything goes smoothly on Wanjun's side! Otherwise... mass slaughter is not what I wish for!"
Chen Ping'an looked up at the ceiling of the prison, the grayish-white stones, incredibly heavy, seemed to press down, as if to bury him there.
"Fang Rui!"
...
"Dead?"
Fang Rui stood up from his chair in astonishment.
Fang Shicheng, who was respectfully standing in front of him, still had a hint of shock on his face.
The Shadowless Kick sent to assassinate was no ordinary martial arts master. He was a master of light-body techniques who had entered the Inner Qi Realm many years ago!
Such a master, even if the assassination failed, would still be able to escape.
Fang Rui was somewhat exasperated: "Who did it?"
The Family's retaliation was proceeding methodically, causing great trouble for Chen Ping'an. As long as it continued like this, if the Mu Family didn't intervene, Chen Ping'an would definitely not have a good end. But Fang Rui felt the pace was too slow; he was dissatisfied with the Family's retaliation rhythm.
Therefore...
He sent Shadowless Kick to assassinate him!
To directly solve the problem once and for all, kill Chen Ping'an, to relieve the hatred in his heart and avenge the humiliation he suffered in prison.
"Not clear, the specific situation is still being investigated. However, young master, the morning after Chen Ping'an was assassinated, he had people push Shadowless Kick's corpse to the Nancheng Suppression Office! Mu Wanjun, the Chief Warrant Officer of the Nancheng Suppression Office, also came out to investigate!"
Fang Shicheng also felt a bit puzzled.
Logically speaking, with Shadowless Kick's strength, to kill him, at least an experienced Inner Qi Realm First Level master would be required. Considering Shadowless Kick's proficiency in light-body techniques, only an Inner Qi Realm First Level Perfection martial arts master could guarantee success!
And this was still based on Shadowless Kick underestimating his opponent!
Listening to Fang Shicheng's report, Fang Rui's face remained furious.
Shadowless Kick, a retainer of the Fang Family! Among the retainers, he wasn't particularly famous. After all, the Fang Family was powerful, and an ordinary Inner Qi Realm master was nothing special.
However, even if he wasn't particularly famous, some people still knew him.
Chen Ping'an, a mere Qi Blood Realm practitioner, even if he was at Sixth Level Perfection, so what? An assassination by an Inner Qi Realm master would surely be foolproof!
Therefore, when he ordered Shadowless Kick to act, he never even considered the possibility of failure!
But now, with Shadowless Kick's death, such a blunder had occurred.
From Shadowless Kick's identity, even an idiot would know that this matter was done by the Fang Family!
Damn it!
However, after calming down for a while, Fang Rui's mood gradually settled.
So what if they knew he did it?
Could it be that the other party would dare to retaliate?
"You mean, this was done by Mu Wanjun?"
Fang Shicheng respectfully said: "Young master, there is this possibility! The latest news is that Mu Wanjun has already broken through to the Inner Qi Second Level. If she made a Move, she could indeed keep Shadowless Kick there! However... there is no evidence for this."
"Inner Qi Second Level!"
Fang Rui was a bit surprised!
"Mu Wanjun isn't even twenty-five yet, is she!"
"That's right, young master."
"This Mu Family truly produces talents one after another! First Mu Feiyu, then Mu Wanjun! However..."
Fang Rui's face showed a look of triumph.
"Aren't they still being suppressed and beaten by my Fang Family! Hmph hmph..."
Looking at the self-satisfied Fang Rui, Fang Shicheng did not speak.
In fact, if the Liu Family had not been unwilling to see the Mu Family grow powerful and had not offered assistance, this round of struggle, his Fang Family would probably have ended in a disastrous defeat.
"Keep me updated on any movements from Chen Ping'an. Also, help me find a suitable retainer. I don't believe Mu Wanjun can protect him day and night; this matter is not over!"
"Yes, young master."
...
Swish swish swish!
In the small courtyard, Chen Ping'an displayed his swordplay, appearing incredibly sharp.
Flying Star Swordplay truly lived up to its name as a top-tier advanced martial art; each Move and stance possessed immense power.
The so-called Flying Star meant its speed was like a meteor, making it impossible for others to dodge.
+1!
An experience point appeared.
However, Chen Ping'an did not stop his movements but chose to continue practicing.
Now, with his strong physique and abundant Internal Energy, practicing the swordplay more than ten times in one go was no problem at all.
+1!
+1!
+1!
...
Experience points continuously flashed across Chen Ping'an's vision.
+1!
Another experience point flashed, and only then did Chen Ping'an sheath his sword. Looking at the numbers displayed on the Void Realm panel, which were several points more than before, Chen Ping'an was satisfied.
"I didn't expect Wanjun's efficiency to be so high! In just a few days, the matter of the Deputy Commander has been settled!"
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PS: I checked the fan list today and found that there are Disciple-level fans, I'm tearing up!