210: Dismissal

Lu Qian's voice was loud, firm, and powerful.

She did not compromise simply because the other party was the high-ranking Commander.

She had initially thought that Commander Mu Yuanzhang had specifically rushed over to stand up for Jiang Chen.

She never expected that he was here to kill Jiang Chen and curry favor with the Fenglan Sword Sect!

This matter was intolerable to Lu Qian, and she would absolutely not agree to it.

"Lu Qian, do you know what you are saying?"

Mu Yuanzhang's gaze fell faintly on Lu Qian, his tone devoid of any emotion.

The meaning in his eyes seemed to convey that this was her last chance.

"Commander Mu, I know what I am saying."

"Do you know what you are doing?"

"Handing over one of our own to curry favor with the Fenglan Sword Sect!"

"When did our Great Lan Dynasty's Black Yamen Demon Slaying Guard become slaves, bowing and scraping to the Fenglan Sword Sect!"

"When did it become the Fenglan Sword Sect's turn to hold us accountable!"

"When did our Demon Slayer Guard's actions require an explanation to the Fenglan Sword Sect!"

Lu Qian spoke with conviction, every word strong and resonant.

At this moment, even Mu Yuanzhang, with his usually stable emotions, couldn't help but feel a terrifying killing intent rise within him.

Sheng Yuntian, seeing this, took a small step forward.

He was clearly going to protect Lu Qian.

"Hand over your Deputy Commander token."

"From now on, you are no longer a Black Yamen Demon Slayer Guard."

Mu Yuanzhang said slowly.

With a single sentence, he directly stripped Lu Qian of her official position!

Within the Black Yamen, the Commander indeed had such authority.

However, generally, no one would use this power unless absolutely necessary, as every Deputy Commander was a valuable asset to the Demon Slayer Guard.

But if Mu Yuanzhang insisted on doing so, no one could stop him.

She had worked hard for half her life, finally climbing to the position of Deputy Commander.

Another step forward, and she would be one of the thirty-six seats.

Once she became a Commander, she would truly be part of the core of the Great Lan Dynasty.

Mu Yuanzhang wanted to see.

For the sake of a mere subordinate, could Lu Qian truly bear to give it all up.

"Hmph, Commander Mu."

"I don't care if you dismiss me from my position."

"But if you dare to harm Jiang Chen."

"Even if my strength is meager, I still have the power to fight!"

Lu Qian slammed her Deputy Commander token onto the table with a 'thwack'.

Then she turned and left.

Mu Yuanzhang's eyes immediately turned icy cold.

A mere Deputy Commander dared to speak so presumptuously to him.

If Sheng Yuntian wasn't here, did you think you would be qualified to talk to me until now?

As for Sheng Yuntian.

It wasn't that he couldn't kill him.

It was just that he was, after all, the City Lord of Cangzhou City, and on that level, he couldn't easily make a move.

It would also be difficult to explain later.

"Brother Mu, I think it's more important to first ask for Your Majesty's opinion on this matter."

"Of course, I have no right to interfere with how your Black Yamen handles things. I'll take my leave."

Sheng Yuntian chuckled amiably, then left directly.

When Lu Qian had stood up for Jiang Chen just now, Sheng Yuntian had keenly sensed that the relationship between Lu Qian and Jiang Chen seemed somewhat unusual.

Sheng Yuntian had already realized this back at the Demon Palace.

Not only that, but that young lady from the Chu family also seemed to have a close relationship with Jiang Chen.

Of course, for Sheng Yuntian, these matters were irrelevant; he didn't interfere with Jiang Chen's private life, but as City Lord, he naturally had to be sharp-eyed. He needed to keep an eye on who had a good relationship with Jiang Chen.

He had to take good care of them.

That's why he had actively shown up tonight.

At the same time, he also wanted to investigate Mu Yuanzhang's intentions.

However, what Sheng Yuntian hadn't expected was that Mu Yuanzhang would side with the Fenglan Sword Sect.

This was disastrous.

It was evident that the Black Yamen was about to lose a Commander.

Mu Yuanzhang's fate was predictable.

To actually try to directly confront Jiang Chen, using Jiang Chen's life to apologize to the Fenglan Sword Sect—what kind of genius could come up with such an idea?

Did he really think Jiang Chen was made of clay?

Did you take the story of him single-handedly slaughtering the War Sword Hall as fiction?

Sheng Yuntian also completely broke out in a cold sweat for Mu Yuanzhang.

This fellow probably didn't even know what he was about to face.

Outside the Black Yamen.

Sheng Yuntian also caught up with Lu Qian.

"Lady Lu Qian, you don't have to worry. Jiang Chen will definitely be fine. That person is watching."

Sheng Yuntian then pointed upwards.

Lu Qian's previously gloomy expression also softened.

"Is... is that person giving instructions?"

In the few steps she had just taken out, Lu Qian had already planned how to take Jiang Chen and fight their way out.

Even in the worst-case scenario, she would have to face the pursuit of both the Black Yamen and the Fenglan Sword Sect.

Only by escaping outside the Great Lan Dynasty could they make further plans.

But Sheng Yuntian's words gave Lu Qian a feeling of a sudden turn of events.

"Hmm... but I estimate that person is also waiting for a limit."

"If it can be resolved without appearing, they probably won't make a move."

Lu Qian understood somewhat upon hearing this.

After all, if Your Majesty truly made a move, it would become a public matter.

It wasn't suitable to do that yet.

It could even still be seen as merely Jiang Chen's personal affair for now.

The Fenglan Sword Sect was still unable to direct their anger for this matter towards the Great Lan Dynasty.

If they were given an excuse, there was no telling what terrible things might happen.

Jiang Chen's appearance merely brought forward what Your Majesty wanted to do.

Although it was brought forward, it wasn't necessarily without preparation.

"Good... thank you, City Lord, for informing me."

Lu Qian felt a little better then.

"Do you have a place to stay? If not, the City Lord's Mansion has guest quarters, which would also be convenient for receiving news."

Lu Qian thought for a moment.

She had no relatives in Cangzhou City, having dedicated almost her entire life to the Black Yamen, even thinking that she would eventually die at the hands of demons anyway, thus living with such abandon.

Now that she had lost her Deputy Commander status, she naturally didn't want to live in the official residence allocated to her.

However, regarding Sheng Yuntian's suggestion.

Lu Qian had another plan.

She would have to go to that place eventually anyway.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I have other plans."

Lu Qian said, cupping her hands.

"Alright, this is my City Lord's Mansion token. With this token, your authority is no less than that of a Deputy Commander. Take it for now."

Sheng Yuntian gave Lu Qian a token from the City Lord's Mansion.

This would also facilitate Lu Qian's actions later.

Even if she returned to the Black Yamen, she would still have a sufficiently strong identity.

Lu Qian also moved swiftly.

She sped towards the Ziyun Villa.

Although she was initially eager.

However, when she reached the entrance of Ziyun Villa, she hesitated, not daring to step forward.

How should she face this kind of situation... she really had no experience.

"Never mind, I'll just go in as his superior for now."

And just as Lu Qian was about to step forward and knock on the door.

She heard a creak.

A stunning woman appeared from inside the door, with peerless beauty, hips wider than her shoulders, and a chest three times her own size.

"Is this Elder Sister Lu Qian... Little sister Cheng Yurou..."

"I've been waiting for Elder Sister for a long time..."

Cheng Yurou smiled brightly.

Her gentle expression and tone made even Lu Qian feel a ripple in her heart.