220: Chapter 220 Threatening the Princess

After Prefect Yang Ze left the courtyard where Xiahou Jing resided, he immediately summoned Chief Constable Xu Shiyou.

"Greetings, Prefect. Greetings, Secretary Zhang!"

After Chief Constable Xu Shiyou arrived, he bowed slightly to offer his respects.

"Chief Constable Xu, take some men to the Fierce Tiger Gang and pass a message to Chen Hu. Tell him to select a group of elites to accompany Princess Anping to explore Daqing Mountain tomorrow!" Prefect Yang Ze said with a smile, though his smile carried a chill.

Upon hearing this, Chief Constable Xu Shiyou's expression changed slightly, but he immediately replied, "Yes, I obey!"

Soon, Chief Constable Xu Shiyou arrived at the General Hall of the Fierce Tiger Gang and was granted an audience by Chen Hu.

"Greetings, Brother Hu!" Chief Constable Xu Shiyou said respectfully.

"What brings you to see me?" Chen Hu asked.

Chief Constable Xu Shiyou said, "The Prefect ordered me to pass on a command for you to assemble a group of elites to accompany Princess Anping to explore Daqing Mountain tomorrow."

"Princess Anping? When did she arrive in Linjiang Prefecture?" Chen Hu asked, somewhat surprised. Previously, he had used an identity card to read the memories of a Bone Refining Martial Artist from the capital, so he naturally knew that this Princess Anping was Emperor Jingren's most beloved youngest daughter.

It was precisely because of the old emperor's doting that this little princess had developed a lawless disposition.

Chief Constable Xu Shiyou said, "She arrived today and summoned Prefect Yang Ze for questioning. If I have not guessed wrong, the reason the princess had you, Brother Hu, bring people to explore Daqing Mountain is most likely due to Prefect Yang Ze playing tricks behind the scenes!"

"I have no grievances with Prefect Yang Ze. Why would he do this?" Chen Hu frowned slightly.

Chief Constable Xu Shiyou looked at Chen Hu with some surprise, "Brother Hu, are you unaware?"

"Unaware of what?" Chen Hu was puzzled.

Chief Constable Xu Shiyou explained, "Brother Hu, the Fierce Tiger Gang was originally just a third-rate School. You used to give the Prefect 800 taels of silver every month. But now, the Fierce Tiger Gang's territory far exceeds what it used to be, yet you still only give 800 taels. The Prefect is naturally very dissatisfied!"

"So that's it!" Chen Hu realized.

However, he didn't take it to heart. To be honest, he didn't hold Prefect Yang Ze in any regard at all.

After all, this guy was a major corrupt official. He had only been Prefect for a few years and had already embezzled over ten million taels.

Besides, with the Fierce Tiger Gang's current strength, why would they need to rely on Prefect Yang Ze? Giving him 800 taels was already generous enough.

To think he would dare to use underhanded tactics in secret; it seems he thinks his life is too comfortable.

"Brother Hu, Daqing Mountain is extremely dangerous. Asking you to explore it is effectively sending you to your death. However, Princess Anping has already issued the order. If you refuse, I fear it will be difficult to explain to Princess Anping!" Chief Constable Xu Shiyou said with concern.

Suddenly, an idea occurred to Chief Constable Xu Shiyou, "Brother Hu, why don't you go out and hide for a while? When I return, I will just say that you went out today to handle some business and your return date is uncertain!"

"No need!" Chen Hu waved his hand. "So what if she is a princess? Could she possibly force me to go to my death? That makes no sense. Go back and tell Prefect Yang Ze that I refuse to lead the team!"

"Brother Hu, Princess Anping has Organ Refining experts with her. If you provoke her, I fear..." Chief Constable Xu Shiyou continued to warn him.

"Don't worry, I have a way to deal with it!" Chen Hu said dismissively. While he was talking to Chief Constable Xu Shiyou, he had already released his Spiritual Sense to scout Princess Anping and her entourage.

Princess Anping's own cultivation was not high, just reaching the Late-stage Bone Refining realm.

The leader of her accompanying guards was a Blood Refining Realm expert. Besides that, there were four from the Organ Refining Realm, more than ten from the Marrow Refining Realm, and over thirty from the Bone Refining Realm.

Although he didn't want to expose his own strength, he could use his Incarnation as the Sword King to disguise himself as his Revered Master.

Even if Princess Anping was stubborn and lawless, she should know that a Gang-Refining Expert cannot be provoked.

Although the imperial court had quite a few Gang-Refining Experts, the world was vast.

If a Gang-Refining Expert killed a princess and fled, do you think the imperial court could catch him?

Besides, if the imperial court were truly that powerful, there wouldn't be so many rebel forces in the world.

Seeing that Chen Hu was insistent, Chief Constable Xu Shiyou stopped trying to persuade him and took his leave.

Returning to the Prefectural Office, Chief Constable Xu Shiyou went to see Prefect Yang Ze.

"Prefect, I have already seen Chen Hu, but he refused your order!"

"Bang!" Prefect Yang Ze slapped the table and shouted angrily, "This Chen Hu is truly lawless, daring to defy even Princess Anping's orders!"

He appeared angry, but his eyes revealed a hint of joy.

"Secretary Zhang, accompany me to see the Princess!"

"Yes!"

The two soon arrived at the courtyard again.

Upon seeing Princess Anping, Prefect Yang Ze immediately knelt on the ground, "Your Highness, I have failed to handle this matter well. I ask for Your Highness's punishment!"

"Prefect Yang, what is going on?" Princess Anping asked with a frown.

Prefect Yang Ze said, "I sent someone to pass a message to Chen Hu, ordering him to take men to accompany Your Highness to explore Daqing Mountain, but he refused!"

"What?" Upon hearing this, Princess Anping immediately showed dissatisfaction, "A mere Gang member dares to defy my order? Guard Huang!"

"I am here!"

Princess Anping said, "Send men to the Fierce Tiger Gang and drag that Chen Hu here to me. I want to ask him personally by what right he dares to defy my order!"

"Yes, I obey!"

Guard Huang walked out of the hall and immediately summoned two Organ Refining guards, instructing them, "You two go to the Fierce Tiger Gang and bring their Gang leader, Chen Hu, to see the Princess!"

"Understood!"

The two Organ Refining Realm guards turned into two streams of light and departed.

Before long, the two Organ Refining guards broke directly into the Fierce Tiger Gang.

As for the members of the Fierce Tiger Gang, they couldn't even touch the hem of their clothes.

Soon, the two arrived in front of Chen Hu's office.

Dian Wei, who had been leaning against the door dozing off, suddenly perked up. He stared at the two Organ Refining guards and said excitedly, "Are you two here to assassinate my boss?"

"Old Dian, these two are not weak. How about we take one each?" General Zhao Zilong, who was beside him, also said with a flash of Battle Intent in his eyes.

"Move aside. We are here to capture Chen Hu. You two had better not bring humiliation upon yourselves!" One of the Organ Refining guards released his Aura, pressing down on Dian Wei and General Zhao Zilong.

"Haha, who isn't in the Organ Refining Realm?"

Dian Wei laughed loudly, his Aura erupting and directly colliding with the Aura released by the opponent.

"Pfft!" The opponent's Aura was shattered by Dian Wei's.

The next moment, Dian Wei flashed forward.

The two short halberds in his hands smashed toward the opponent with the simplest of Moves.

At this moment, General Zhao Zilong also shook his Bright Silver Spear, blooming with thousands of spear shadows, shrouding the other Organ Refining guard within them.

"Clang!"

The first Organ Refining guard barely blocked Dian Wei's strike, but his figure was knocked back more than ten meters before he could steady himself.

As for the other Organ Refining guard, he was pierced through the shoulder by General Zhao Zilong's spear.

"Die!"

Dian Wei lunged forward, intending to continue his attack.

A voice rang out.

"Stop!"

It was Chen Hu, who had opened his office door and walked out, "Old Dian, don't you see what place this is? If you break anything, you pay for the repairs!"

"Boss, I'll be quick. At most three Moves, and I'll have this guy on the ground!" Dian Wei quickly smiled apologetically.

"Alright, both of you step back!"

Chen Hu waved his hand, then looked at the two Organ Refining guards, "Go back and tell your princess that I have no interest in playing games with her. I'll let it slide this time, but if there is a next time, don't blame me for being impolite!"