ebookland Chapter 120 Testing
Chapter 120 Testing
Immediately afterwards, Ding Yi assigned Liu Xun some tasks and gave him a general overview of the action plan for the next few days.
Upon hearing that Ding Yi was going to Wang Pingshan to investigate the Baiyun Temple matter, Liu Xun seemed to have expected it and said with a smile:
“I’ve heard about what happened at Baiyun Temple. With our master taking action this time, none of these bald monks will escape.”
"Alright, how many Black Armor Guards are left in the Surveillance Department?"
Ding Yi asked directly.
“Master, there are about 10 riders left. They have tokens and will obey orders without question.”
"As for the remaining inspectors, we can only give verbal orders; whether they cooperate or not is up to them."
Liu Xun's meaning was quite clear: he had just taken over as the Director of the Inspection Department, and those officers who had followed Yu Rongguang for several years might not necessarily be convinced of his position.
After all, Liu Xun only possessed the strength of the Lesser Completion of the Xuanji Realm, which barely met the minimum requirements for the Director of the Surveillance Department.
Ding Yi already knew this before he came, as Sun Qiao'er had already explained the characteristics of the Black Armor Guards to him in detail.
These black-armored guards were originally composed of people who worshipped the gods.
Once they obtain the military tally, these black-armored guards will unconditionally obey the holder's orders, even if it means their deaths.
This is what makes the Black Armor Guards both terrifying and pathetic.
Since they were worshipping gods, they had no choice but to die.
"The special envoy has already given me a secret order to take action on the second day of the twelfth lunar month."
After thinking for a moment, Ding Yi continued.
"Ah? Master, those women from the Yin Palace are all bewitching vixens! Master! You must protect your health!!!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xun became anxious, thinking that Ding Yi had sold him to the Yinji Palace in exchange for a deal, and hurriedly said...
"Bullshit! Do you think I'm that kind of person?!"
Ding Yi laughed and cursed.
But seeing that Liu Xun's expression didn't seem to believe it at all, Ding Yi was too lazy to explain.
It's not the right time for him and Sun Qiao'er to know each other's identities, so as not to expose their secrets to outsiders.
Finally, Ding Yi gave Liu Xun a few more instructions before leaving the Liu residence.
The first day of the twelfth lunar month.
As night fell, Ding Yi arrived at the Liu residence on time as agreed. After disguising himself, he and Liu Yi headed towards the Censorate.
Unlike the last time when he entered the Yin-Yang Formation, this time several officials and black-armored guards were already standing at the entrance, respectfully welcoming Liu Xun's carriage.
"Sir, you came in person?"
As soon as Liu Xun stepped down from the carriage, the officer on the other side greeted him with a smile.
"shit."
Liu Xun snorted coldly and swaggered toward the gate of the Censorate. The official, scolded by Liu Xun, became even more obsequious and hurriedly bowed, ready to follow Liu Xun inside.
"Wait, what do you want to do?"
Hearing footsteps behind him, Liu Xun turned around abruptly and whispered a command to the constable.
"Well, Director, it's dark here. I'd like to hold up a torch and show you the way."
The officer laughed.
"No need, I'll do it."
Ding Yi walked up and took the torch from his hand.
The constable looked bewildered, but seeing that Liu Xun didn't get angry, he could only stand there awkwardly. Ding Yi followed behind Liu Xun and swaggered into the Censorate.
This time, the battle went much more smoothly than the last. Moreover, Ding Yidu had already mastered the Sha Jue, greatly increasing his absorption speed. In just one hour, with the help of two oil lamps, he actually absorbed a full sixty-seven years of lifespan!
This number made Ding Yi feel very satisfied, after all, his lifespan value had exceeded 100 again!
This time, Ding Yi did not choose to go all in. There will be a big operation tomorrow, and Ding Yi plans to wait until everything settles down before improving himself.
In the past few days, his Nine Extremes Blood Exchange Technique has reached the seventh level. When he fully circulates his Qi and blood, the aura has reached a height of thirteen feet and has become more solid, just like a real object.
With his skin, bones, and internal organs all at their peak, Ding Yi was confident that he was now invincible in the Blood Exchange Realm.
If I were to encounter Yu Rongguang again today, I could kill him with three punches without even letting him utter a word.
The second day of the twelfth lunar month.
One day, Wang Pingshan was watering flowers in the backyard of the county government when he suddenly heard a series of hurried footsteps.
"Sir, Director Liu has entered the county government office with a group of people and has already reached the front hall."
A servant stumbled in and shouted at Wang Pingshan.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Pingshan remained calm, as if everything was within his expectations. He chuckled, put down the water clock, and stood quietly in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, waiting patiently.
Soon, the sound of hurried footsteps grew louder, and a group of people entered the small courtyard one after another.
Liu Xun, dressed in a blue brocade robe embroidered with gold and wearing a long-winged hat, walked into the courtyard with square steps and stood in front of the flower bed.
The black-armored guards, armed with knives, spread out on both sides, blocking the courtyard gate, and all looked at Wang Pingshan in the courtyard.
"Lord Liu, haha, Lord Liu has just taken office and I was just thinking of finding a time to pay him a visit, but I didn't expect you to come first."
Wang Pingshan glanced at Liu Xun, then at the black-armored guards beside him, before clasping his hands in a fist salute and bowing.
"Lord Wang, I heard that you were attacked by rebels a few days ago. Today, I have come here to express my condolences."
Upon seeing this, Liu Xun narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.
"I dare not trouble you, sir; I am but a lowly rebel."
Wang Pingshan quickly replied with a smile.
"Lord Wang, I have heard that some people have seen rebels enter your government office. I am really worried about your safety."
Liu Xun continued.
"So that's how it is. Please help me thoroughly inspect this courtyard, my lord. No wonder I've felt something was amiss all day!"
Wang Pingshan quickly stepped aside, clearing the way from the courtyard to the back wing.
Upon seeing this, Liu Xun waved his hand, and the five black-armored guards and three constables behind him quickly stepped forward and walked towards the side room.
Looking at these people, Wang Pingshan's expression remained unchanged, as if what had happened had nothing to do with him. He looked slightly up at the sky, appearing quite calm.
Upon seeing Wang Pingshan's demeanor, Liu Xun knew that there was probably no result today. He was puzzled as to what his master was planning and why he had allowed him to enter so openly.
Sure enough, after a short while, the black-armored guards and officers returned and shook their heads at Liu Xun.
Seeing this, Liu Xun smiled at Wang Pingshan and said:
"Seeing that Lord Wang is safe, I am relieved. After all, this county will have to rely on Lord Wang in the future."
After saying that, Liu Xun waved his hand behind him and hurriedly left the courtyard with the black-armored guards and constables, as if he were heading to the next place.
As Wang Pingshan watched Liu Xun and the others leave, the smile on his face slowly turned cold. He then walked slowly to the stone table in the courtyard and continued to drink his tea by himself.
On the other side, Ding Yi and Sun Qiao'er stood side by side on a pavilion a hundred meters away from the county government.
Sun Qiao'er asked, somewhat puzzled:
"Master, how did you manage to get Liu Xun to investigate Wang Pingshan?"
"It's very simple. I spread the word that there are rebels hiding in Wang Pingshan's county government office, and that the previous director of the Censorate just died at the hands of the rebels. Guess what Liu Xun will do?"
Ding Yi said with a smile.
"But Wang Pingshan, that old fox, would never hide the people from Baiyun Temple in the county government office."
Sun Qiao'er frowned slightly and said with some regret.
"So, given his personality, he will definitely try to inform the people at Baiyun Temple to tell them not to come looking for him recently, or to be careful."
Ding Yi said with a smile.
"Master, I know that, but even so, we still can't find the evil monk from Baiyun Temple."
Sun Qiao'er asked.
"Don't rush, have you prepared everything I asked you to?"
Ding Yi asked.
"As per the master's instructions, we have naturally prepared accordingly."
Sun Qiao'er quickly replied.
"That's good, just wait."
Ding Yi squinted at the county government office in the distance and spoke slowly.