69: Chapter 69 Noble Person

"A waste, throwing everything away for a woman."

Zhang Yucheng's expression grew increasingly gloomy.

As for those two, if they are dead, then so be it.

They were merely ants.

This rebellious son actually slapped the label of 'demonic cultivator' on someone else just because of a woman.

In the past, he could have gotten away with it.

But now, during Yuanxu Mountain's crackdown, anyone associated with demonic cultivators must undergo a rigorous investigation.

He knew there was something wrong the moment he heard his son reporting a demonic cultivator.

Given the nature of his rebellious son, he wouldn't be able to identify a demonic cultivator even if one were standing right in front of him.

"My son!"

Just then, a beautiful middle-aged woman walked in.

"How could you let the City Patrol Bureau take my son away? They have no authority over our Zhang Family."

The middle-aged woman glared at Zhang Yucheng, her voice laced with tearful accusations.

"It is only because you spoil this rebellious son every day that he has become like this," Zhang Yucheng retorted, frowning and scolding her.

"Regardless of that, he is still your son. How could you let the City Patrol Bureau take him away? My son, you are going to suffer!"

The middle-aged woman continued to wail.

"The people of my Zhang Family are certainly not under the jurisdiction of the City Patrol Bureau," Zhang Yucheng said in a deep voice.

This was true; when members of the Zhang Family made mistakes, it was not for the City Patrol Bureau to handle.

This was naturally because his older brother was the third Disciple of the Tianyuan Swordsman.

That title alone was enough.

Yet, Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen had dared to bring men to his doorstep and forcibly take his son away, without giving him any opportunity for negotiation.

Zhang Yucheng did not believe this was truly about the demonic cultivator.

Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen belonged to the City Lord's faction, meaning he was a supporter of the Tianyuan Swordsman's eldest Disciple.

Had his actions been tacitly approved by that person?

Was that person preparing to make a move against them?

It seemed necessary for him to go and see his older brother.

He had to treat anything unfavorable to the Zhang Family with caution.

...

A similar scene unfolded at the Song Family.

After taking Zhang Zhihui away, Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen went straight to the Song Family.

He demanded to take Song Lin away with an incredibly forceful attitude.

"Family Head Song, I must take this person away today," Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen said bluntly.

"Just because of you, Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen? You have no right to order my Song Family around," a middle-aged man said before the Family Head could speak.

"Shut up," Song Yutang scolded.

He noticed Zhang Zhihui standing behind Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen.

Zhang Yucheng's son.

Did that mean Zhang Yucheng had compromised?

"Bureau Chief Sun, I have brought my rebellious son here. Do with him as you please," the Song Family Grand Elder appeared and said.

He personally brought Song Lin over and handed him to Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen.

Song Lin, the person involved, looked panicked. Upon seeing Zhang Zhihui, his sense of foreboding grew even stronger.

What was happening?

Why had Zhang Zhihui been arrested as well?

"Elder Song is indeed sensible," Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen said with a faint smile, waving his hand.

The men behind him immediately took Song Lin away.

"If you have any matters to discuss, you can come find me at the City Patrol Bureau."

With that, Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen led his men away.

"Family Head, is he planning to make a move against us?" Song Yushan asked in a deep voice.

Song Yushan didn't care much about his good-for-nothing son being taken away.

What he cared about was Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen's attitude, as well as the situation with Zhang Zhihui.

This meant that Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen had first taken Zhang Zhihui from the Zhang Family before coming to their Song Family.

The 'he' Song Yushan referred to was, naturally, not Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen, but the City Lord.

He did not believe that Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen would dare to act against their two families without the City Lord's authorization.

"I am going to see my uncle," Song Yutang said in a deep voice.

His thoughts were the same as Song Yushan's.

If this matter truly involved the City Lord, then it was beyond their control.

...

City Lord Mansion

City Lord Ji Ze sat alone, cross-legged above the pool.

The water beneath him rippled.

Just then, Second Senior Sister Qin Lu walked in.

City Lord Ji Ze sensed her presence, slowly opened his eyes, rose, and walked across the water.

"Senior Brother, are you planning to make a move against the Zhang Family and the Song Family?" Second Senior Sister Qin Lu asked.

She had just received word that Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen had personally led men to arrest people at the Zhang Family and the Song Family.

This immediately made her wonder if her Senior Brother was planning to move against those two families.

"Junior Sister, why do you say that?" City Lord Ji Ze frowned and asked.

He did have thoughts of warning his two Junior Brothers and their families.

But not right now.

"Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen has taken men to the Zhang Family and the Song Family and has brought those people to the City Patrol Bureau," Second Senior Sister Qin Lu said directly.

Looking at City Lord Ji Ze's expression, it didn't seem like he had given the order. Could Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen have acted on his own?

"Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen? What is he trying to do?" City Lord Ji Ze asked, looking slightly puzzled.

He did not recall giving any such orders to Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen.

"I do not know," Second Senior Sister Qin Lu shook her head.

Since it was not an order from her Senior Brother, it meant that someone in those two families must have truly committed an offense that compelled Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen to make arrests.

But the problem was that they had received no information regarding such matters.

That was somewhat concerning.

"Let us go to the City Patrol Bureau," City Lord Ji Ze said.

Whatever was going on, Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen's actions would likely provoke some thoughts from his two Junior Brothers.

Therefore, City Lord Ji Ze felt it was necessary to pay a visit to the City Patrol Bureau.

...

Meanwhile, Lin Ming returned to the City Patrol Bureau with Su Lianxue.

They waited quietly for Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen's return.

If Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen hadn't managed to bring anyone back, that would have been quite interesting.

Su Lianxue found her Senior Brother's behavior rather dull, but he was her Senior Brother, after all.

Furthermore, for the sake of the top-quality blood-qi pill, she couldn't be bothered to say anything.

"Junior Sister, you need to relax occasionally. Balance work and rest," Lin Ming said to Su Lianxue.

"Senior Brother, that is no excuse for your low cultivation," Su Lianxue said, glancing at Lin Ming.

As someone in the Body Tempering Realm, she naturally had to acknowledge his cultivation in the Spirit Platform Realm.

"Be careful, or Revered Master will expel you from Zichen Peak."

"That won't happen. Revered Master is not that kind of person," Lin Ming shook his head.

Her opportunistic Revered Master was not that kind of person.

Besides, she would definitely be able to make a Breakthrough in her cultivation within the specified time limit.

That was not an issue at all.

"Senior, the Bureau Chief has brought the people back. He asked me to invite you over," a member of the City Patrol Bureau walked in and said to Lin Ming and Su Lianxue.

He also subconsciously glanced at Su Lianxue a few extra times.

"Oh, Bureau Chief Sun moves quite fast," Lin Ming said with a smile.

Bringing both people back so quickly, Bureau Chief Sun Xiuwen was efficient indeed.

"Let's go see our two distinguished guests, Junior Sister."