104: What are you barking at?

"How do you prove this head belongs to Celestial Bone Daoist?"

As a Protector of a hall under the Wuzui Sect, and also a Formation Master, Celestial Bone Daoist lived in seclusion, so very few people knew what he looked like.

However, the Black Yamen did have information regarding these members of the Wuzui Sect.

Furthermore, he appeared in Echo Valley, using a Formation to restrain Lu Qian and the others. How many people in the Wuzui Sect possessed such Formation skills?

This was clearly an intentional act of obstruction.

Jiang Chen's gaze sharpened. From the looks of it, the other party wasn't even bothering to hide their intentions; they were directly targeting Yun-jie.

After all, once Yun-jie's battle achievements were reported, she would quickly become a Centurion, and then only one step away from Deputy Commander.

And according to what Chu Yun had said before, as long as she became a Deputy Commander, she would be able to terminate her engagement.

After all, a Deputy Commander was an imperial official, and in the Black Yamen, they held a position of absolute combat power.

Even some Commanders' combat power was not as great as a Deputy Commander's.

After all, a Commander had many things to consider, and more often than not, there were background factors involved.

Therefore, as long as Chu Yun became a Deputy Commander, she would be able to control her own destiny. The imperial court would uphold her rights in any matter, and any unequal treaties imposed upon her, including forced engagements, would all be nullified.

And to prevent Chu Yun from becoming a Deputy Commander...

The Jin Family had already begun to send people to cause trouble.

Such behavior was quite obvious.

But there was nothing to be done; they were openly challenging her.

Leaving her with no recourse.

Chu Yun was questioned in such a manner and for a moment didn't know how to respond. How was she supposed to answer?

After all, there was no portrait of Celestial Bone Daoist in the existing wanted posters, unless they captured someone from the Wuzui Sect who had seen Celestial Bone Daoist and had him come forward to identify him.

But Chu Yun was not to be trifled with.

She immediately let out a cold snort.

"Master Jin, are you implying that I, Chu Yun, casually found a head and passed it off as Celestial Bone Daoist's to claim battle merits?"

Jinlu City chuckled.

They all knew of Celestial Bone Daoist, of course, but very few had actually seen him. Although this person was likely killed on the front lines and it was probably him, Jinlu City was banking on the fact that she had no proof to confirm it was Celestial Bone Daoist. Even if she produced some identification, he could simply say it was forged.

"Commander Chu, there's no need to get angry. I'm just doing my job."

"That Celestial Bone Daoist was a Protector of the Wuzui Sect. He once used a cruel Formation to refine the common people of our Great Lan Dynasty. Bringing him to justice would naturally be a great relief. However, to my knowledge, Celestial Bone Daoist is extremely skilled at concealing his tracks and even excels in the Dao of Puppets. Back then, the Black Yamen dispatched ten Centurions of the Spirit Martial Realm, yet they still failed to apprehend him."

"It's not that this official doubts Commander Chu's strength, but this matter is extremely difficult to believe. Could it be that among those ten Spirit Martial Realm Centurions back then, someone deliberately let Celestial Bone Daoist escape?"

Jinlu City's eyes narrowed.

He even brought up a previous operation.

These words were quite malicious. Ten Demon Slayer Guard Centurions of the Spirit Martial Realm couldn't capture him, but you, a mere Banner Officer, did. Either you have a problem, or those ten Centurions had a problem.

"Master Jin, Chu Yun slaying Celestial Bone Daoist was witnessed by us personally. What doubts do you have?"

Lu Qian said indifferently at this moment.

Witnessed personally?

Naturally, they hadn't.

But so what? If I say I saw it, then I saw it.

"That's right, we were also present. That Celestial Bone Daoist used a Formation to restrain us. It was Chu Yun who slew Celestial Bone Daoist and broke through the Formation."

Xu Yang and the others also stepped forward.

"Hehe, perhaps you esteemed sirs have extraordinary eyesight."

"Before this official arrived, I had already inquired with your group."

"Everyone said that Commander Chu only appeared directly with the head."

"It seems those Banner Officers were spouting nonsense, deliberately withholding information, wanting to deduct Commander Chu's battle merits?"

Jinlu City smiled faintly, having already prepared a countermeasure.

Everyone was startled.

They hadn't expected Jinlu City, that old fox, to first go and interrogate the Demon Slayer Guard Banner Officers who were part of the operation. Of course, this could also just be a bluff, deliberately trying to trick them.

Seeing Lu Qian and the others' expressions subtly change, Jinlu City's sinister smile did not fade; instead, he continued.

"You esteemed sirs and Commander Chu are colleagues, so speaking up for her is only natural."

"Since Commander Chu cannot prove that this head belongs to Celestial Bone Daoist, then these battle merits will be put on hold for now."

With that, Jinlu City took out a seal, preparing to stamp it on the ledger of merits. This signified a rejection.

However, just as Jinlu City was about to act...

A voice, cold and extremely disdainful, suddenly rang out.

"Isn't it your Holy Martial Bureau's duty to confirm Celestial Bone Daoist's identity?"

Everyone looked over.

It was Jiang Chen who spoke.

Even Chu Yun had thought of giving up, accepting that she had been targeted this time.

She would just slowly accumulate battle merits later.

But Chu Yun hadn't expected Jiang Chen to dare to speak, and with such a mocking tone.

Chu Yun looked at Jiang Chen, who signaled her to relax. He simply couldn't stand the man's arrogant face.

"If everything has to be done by our Black Yamen, then what do we need your Holy Martial Bureau for?"

"Your Holy Martial Bureau receives so much salary from the imperial court, living in luxury. In the end, you can't even recognize a wanted criminal of the imperial court?"

"If Master Jin lacks the ability to identify, then perhaps this position of Director should be given to someone capable."

Jiang Chen stepped forward, arriving in front of Jinlu City.

His powerful aura made everyone feel as if, in the next moment, Jiang Chen was ready to punch Jinlu City to death.

No one had expected Jiang Chen, who usually seemed gentle and humble, to launch an offensive with his words that was no less potent than Jinlu City's.

"Presumptuous!"

"What is your rank, to dare speak to a superior in such a manner!"

Jinlu City's gaze sharpened, and when he looked at Jiang Chen, the cold light in his eyes was like a sharp sword.

"What are you barking about?"

"You are from the Holy Martial Bureau, I am a Demon Suppressing Envoy. We are from different government offices. If you have an opinion, you can directly find my superior."

Jiang Chen flashed the Demon Suppressing Envoy token in his hand.

Jiang Chen had told Chu Yun about this, but Lu Qian and the others didn't know.

When everyone saw the Demon Suppressing Envoy token in Jiang Chen's hand...

They were all surprised.

Although Demon Suppressing Envoys and Demon Slayer Guards both belonged to the Black Yamen...

Demon Suppressing Envoys could be said to be unique.

They were extremely valuable talents to the imperial court, and even the Holy Martial Bureau dared not offend them too much.

Moreover, the token in Jiang Chen's hand was a Demon Suppressing Envoy Deputy Commander level token!

That is to say, Jiang Chen's superior was a Demon Suppressing Envoy Deputy Commander.

To reach the Deputy Commander level as a Demon Suppressing Envoy, even if you were slapped in the face by a Demon Slayer Guard Commander, you would have to endure it.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Qian's eyes.

This kid was indeed not simple.

Li Tianheng was also slightly surprised, but he had somewhat anticipated it, as Sun Yuliang had mentioned it when reporting the situation to him.

It was just that Li Tianheng hadn't expected Jiang Chen to have a Demon Suppressing Envoy Deputy Commander as a backer.

"What? Why are your eyeballs rolling around? Do you want me to prove that this token is mine?"

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

He showed no courtesy to the other party whatsoever.

Since it had already been confirmed that this guy was an enemy, there was no need to be polite.

If no one else had been around at that moment...

Jiang Chen would have unhesitatingly punched the other party, turning him into a bloody mist.

Not to mention the Jinlu City in front of him...

Even Yun-jie's so-called fiancé, Jiang Chen was destined to kill him.

Otherwise, why would he work so hard to improve his strength?

Jinlu City heard Jiang Chen's words and looked at the token in Jiang Chen's hand.

For a moment, he dared not retort.

"Hehe, please calm your anger, esteemed Demon Suppressing Envoy. We are also just following the rules."

Jinlu City then reacted, calming himself down. He would investigate Jiang Chen's identity after returning and then deal with him properly.

"Alright, then follow your rules."

"You write a note stating that you are unable to verify the authenticity of the head of the wanted criminal, Celestial Bone Daoist. Then, you can strike off Commander Chu's merits."