164: Chapter 164 Li Baiyi, Rank Six

Among the opposing forces, an old man with a completely white beard but a fiery temper was pointing at the young man in white, hurling insults.

This man was none other than Young Master Fang Dalong's grandfather, Fang Ci!!

More than three minutes had passed since Young Master Fang Dalong's distress signal, and Fang Ci was growing increasingly anxious.

"Pay with your life?"

"The Fang Family is truly arrogant. I have a mission today; tomorrow shall be the day your Fang Family meets its end." Li Baiyi's eyes shifted slightly, but he did not even glance at Fang Ci.

The cold voice, however, caused Fang Ci's rage to wither.

He immediately realized what foolish words he had spoken and, without a second thought, abandoned his eldest grandson.

"People of the Fang Family, let's go!!" Fang Ci shouted, disregarding any sense of dignity, and turned to leave.

The crowd watched coldly, saying nothing. All that could be seen was a look of schadenfreude.

"Heh, to think he dared to speak rudely to Li Baiyi. Fang Ci is truly regressing as he ages."

"Haha, my Zhou Family has a grudge against the Fang Family. I didn't expect this old thing to lose his mind and say such things. Heaven is helping my Zhou Family! Let's head back too and raid the Fang Family's foundation!!"

"Tsk tsk, a mere Fourth-Rank Martial Artist family actually daring to shout at Li Baiyi, a 6th-Rank Martial Artist. That's certainly an eye-opener."

"..." Voices rose and fell within the crowd, filled with cold gazes and idle gossip.

However, the figure in white who had been sitting on the eaves remained silent, just quietly watching the black smoke rising not far away.

Before long, several figures squeezed out from the crowd; without exception, they were all wearing the official uniforms of the Imperial Court. Clearly, they were people from the Government.

"Senior Li, I am the local magistrate of Shuangjiang County. May I go in to investigate? My nephew is inside."

A middle-aged fat man wearing an official hat and a plain leather belt at his waist trotted out. His face was plastered with a fawning, ingratiating smile, full of cautious respect and compliance.

"Senior Li, I am the Chief Clerk Zhao of Shuangjiang County. May I follow you in? My son is also inside." Another official spoke up immediately after.

Upon hearing this, Li Baiyi did not even lift his head. He remained calm and said indifferently, "I only care about Fourth-Rank Martial Artists; everyone else may do as they please."

Whoa. As soon as these words were spoken, Magistrate Lu and Chief Clerk Zhao thanked him profusely, kowtowed, and hurriedly rushed in with their subordinates.

Likewise, many people from Shuangjiang County followed them in. Li Baiyi just watched them indifferently; he only cared about Fourth-Rank Martial Artists.

However, as soon as these people entered, they encountered many obstacles. They barely saw any people; it was all traps and petty delay tactics.

"Damn it!!"

"Who on earth is this? If I find out, I will definitely execute them without mercy! Continue towards the Beggar Sect residence!!" Magistrate Lu's round face instantly turned red with fury.

Meanwhile, in another part of the street, Prison Warden Shi took a hurried glance at the scene and then disappeared into the darkness.

Three minutes later, Prison Warden Shi arrived at the luxurious official residence again and walked straight in.

"Hmm? Little Shi, why are you here? Come, let's go to the secret room!!" The Green-Robed Man frowned and prepared to lead him to the secret room.

*Cough cough.* Prison Warden Shi raised his hand to interrupt, saying urgently, "My lord, let's make this short. I have to go back in a moment..."

Immediately after, Prison Warden Shi told the Green-Robed Man everything he had seen and heard.

After listening, the Green-Robed Man's eyes lit up. "There's such a good thing? No matter what Chen Yichuan wants to do... weakening the Government's power is helping our Sacred Sect."

"Little Shi, send some people out... to secretly obstruct that idiot Magistrate Lu."

Uh. Upon hearing this, Prison Warden Shi was stunned for a moment, then accepted the order and left.

After Prison Warden Shi left, the Green-Robed Man could no longer suppress the corners of his mouth; he could not control himself and laughed out loud.

"Haha, truly Heaven is helping our 'Sacred Sect'. Chen Yichuan is indeed a talent."

"It seems I must consider recruiting him."

"..."

Time passed in a flash. More than twenty minutes had passed since they arrived at the Beggar Sect residence to deliver the clock. Twenty-odd minutes.

Of the fifty men, only seven had been lost, and while there were many injured, there were no serious injuries. As for this group of wicked beggars, they had all been slaughtered. The magnificent, crowded banquet instantly turned into a scene of corpses everywhere and blood flowing freely.

"Brother Chuan? This bunch of scum has all been killed. I even fed poison to the dogs in the backyard."

"We should go. The commotion outside is getting a bit loud." Chu Jianghe stood to the side and reminded him softly, though the corners of his mouth could not stop curling upward.

Following Chen Yichuan for a big fight this time had been satisfying. 'As expected, I was too conservative before,' Chu Jianghe thought to himself.

"Go?"

"Go where? Outside is full of Government soldiers supporting us. Little Chu, go and turn the whole residence upside down. Don't let even an earthworm escape."

"Heh heh, just wait for the Magistrate's reward later." Chen Yichuan smiled and patted Chu Jianghe on the shoulder, then turned and walked toward the main gate to welcome the 'parents' of Shuangjiang County.

He knew this because Senior Chu and Senior Zhang, who had been causing disturbances outside, had already retreated. Fifty became seventy. The people who had been obstructing the Government soldiers instantly became meritorious heroes who had helped Chen Yichuan capture the criminals.

However, there was one point that puzzled Chen Yichuan. According to the description of the two seniors from the Sanjiang Escort Agency, another group of people had helped them while they were obstructing the Government soldiers.

'Could it be Uncle Luo's hidden backup plan? Forget it, I'll just ask when Uncle Luo returns.'

'Now, I must go and report to the "dear" local magistrate.' Chen Yichuan smiled slightly, already having a draft in his mind.

... Bang!!

The Beggar Sect residence's gate, which was already dilapidated, suffered heavy damage once again. Magistrate Lu and Chief Clerk Zhao, leading over a hundred Government soldiers and constables, burst in, looking disheveled.

Everyone was just about to get angry, but they saw Chen Yichuan leading a group of injured people, walking over in a large crowd.

"Bold! Who are you people? Are you planning to resort to force?"

"Do you know who this person is?" Upon seeing Chen Yichuan, Chief Clerk Zhao stepped forward and shouted sternly.

Hearing this voice, although he didn't know who this prick was, Chen Yichuan recognized the man in the middle, who was being surrounded and fawned over by everyone, at a glance. It was Magistrate Lu of Shuangjiang County, Young Master Fang Dalong's uncle.

Seeing this, Chen Yichuan gave a sheepish smile, stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "How is it that this official looks so respectable, yet spews such filth the moment he opens his mouth?"

"Naturally, I recognize Magistrate Lu, the 'Guardian Deity' of Shuangjiang County." When saying these last few words, Chen Yichuan almost gritted his teeth, speaking with sarcasm. Anyone with a discerning eye could instantly hear it.

Chief Clerk Zhao stood out again, pointing at Chen Yichuan, and shouted loudly, "Bold! Constable Chen, correct your attitude! Furthermore, I am an Eighth-Rank Chief Clerk of the County; you are insulting a superior official. Do you know your mistake?"

Heh. Chen Yichuan gave a cold laugh, then with lightning speed, snapped the finger of the Chief Clerk in front of him.

"Ah!! My finger!!"

"Sorry, my lord. I don't like people pointing fingers at me. I helped you break it. That's no problem, right?" Chen Yichuan spread his hands, full of mockery.