Chapter 1 Those Helpless People

After realizing that these people couldn't handle anything at all, the newcomer directly opened the prison door.

He sneered as he looked at Jiang Chen and the others, who were still unconscious.

"I really don't know who gave you the guts to cause trouble on our Su family's territory. It doesn't matter if you're a dragon crossing the river or a tiger descending the mountain, you have to behave yourselves when you come here."

"Debts have debtors, grievances have those responsible. I am Su Mingtao's advisor, and when I get to the underworld, no matter how you settle my sins with me, I'll accept it."

As he spoke, he silently took out a prepared sharp knife from his sleeve. Sensing the approaching killing intent, the guards, who had seemed so calm, quickly prepared for battle.

But Jiang Chen really seemed to be asleep, completely unresponsive.

Just as everyone was preparing to save Jiang Chen, he suddenly turned over.

The jade pendant he carried with him fell to the ground. Seeing the jade pendant, the advisor, who was just about to strike, suddenly stopped. This change surprised everyone. While they were wondering what was going on, the man decisively crippled his right hand.

"You're really insidious and cunning, secretly harboring martial arts skills. One day, I will definitely seek revenge."

Despite saying that, the advisor scrambled back to the outside of the prison door. Looking at his bloodless face, the guards felt increasingly puzzled. They had seen the advisor's injury, and although it looked terrifying, it wasn't actually fatal.

With the advisor's screams, the jailers who had been sleeping woke up.

Seeing the advisor's disheveled appearance, the last bit of sleepiness they had instantly vanished.

Realizing that the people in the prison cell might have done something, the jailers felt uneasy. Although they wanted to get an explanation for the advisor, they didn't have the strength.

"Wait, we'll send the message to Master Su and let him take charge for you."

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get a doctor, we can't let anything happen to the advisor."

For a moment, only Jiang Chen and his group and the advisor who had just tried to kill them remained in the large prison.

After ensuring that no one was watching them, the people who had been lying down quickly woke up, watching the man warily.

Someone who could be so ruthless to themselves was no simple character.

Just as the atmosphere became tense and no one knew what to do, the advisor spoke first.

"Su Mingtao and I have been playmates since we were young. Su Mingtao believed that my talent was above his. To be absolutely safe, he privately arranged to ruin my prospects of fame. To make a living for my family, I had no choice but to submit to him and become his advisor."

"But then he took a liking to my long-suffering wife. I have a body of evil talents, but I can't resist his oppression. Since you are officials from the capital, I will bet my bottom card on you. If there's a chance, I hope you can seek justice for me. If not, then I'll take it that I misjudged people. No matter how you expose me, I'll accept it."

Hearing footsteps coming from outside, the advisor's ruddy complexion turned pale again. Such formidable strength made the imperial guards wary.

To be able to control one's own qi and blood so freely meant they were a true expert. Yet, this person was willing to humbly work as an advisor, which said a lot.

Before long, the doctor who had been called arrived and dragged the advisor away. But seeing his expression, everyone felt a little uneasy, as if they had been schemed against.

Just as they were wondering what to do, Su Mingtao rushed in anxiously.

"You bunch have a lot of nerve, daring to attack my people? Men, bring them in for questioning first thing tomorrow morning. They're spies sent by the bandits. I want to see who dares to cause trouble in our territory."

Hearing Su Mingtao's arrangement, the jailers looked helpless, but didn't dare to speak.

After Su Mingtao left, they immediately knocked themselves unconscious, completely ignoring what was happening in the prison. This amusing scene made Jiang Chen click his tongue in wonder, but he could feel the helplessness here.

Looking at the prison cell, everyone wondered what to do.

"Don't worry, Lord, if that dog official dares to do anything against us tomorrow, I'll protect you all the way out."

"These guys are no match for me. How dare they yell in front of me? They really don't know how many eyes Yama has."

Hearing the murderous words from inside, the jailers, who had thought they had found an opportunity, realized that they had gotten involved in something terrible. All they could do now was pray that these events would pass quickly, otherwise, if these great lords unleashed their power, they would be the first to be sacrificed as cannon fodder.

Fortunately, until the next day, Jiang Chen and his group didn't make any extra moves, which finally eased their worried hearts.

When Jiang Chen and his group were taken away, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"What is all this? Why would such outrageous things happen?"

Thinking of those people's superb martial arts skills, their hearts were pounding. After all, people with such martial arts skills were definitely not ordinary bandits, and yet they surrendered obediently, probably because they had other goals.

Thinking of this, the expressions on their faces changed constantly, not knowing what to do.

While they were still thinking wildly about this, Jiang Chen had already been brought to the court.

Seeing the apathetic guys behind him who were just there to watch the show, Jiang Chen felt a sense of sorrow in his heart.

Seeing Jiang Chen daring to look around after coming before him, Su Mingtao's face became as black as if it had just been pulled out of an inkwell.

"You have a lot of nerve. Not only did you openly order your subordinates to injure people, but you also dare to despise the court here. It seems that you guys are used to being bandits in the mountains."

"Today, I, Su Mingtao, will restore the people's peace."