That cup was top-quality celadon, worth at least ten taels of silver!

Seeing the fleeting look of pain in Wu Qingfeng's eyes, Zhang Xuan smiled:

"The Huang family is immensely wealthy, Magistrate Wu will certainly be handsomely rewarded this time..."

Wu Qingfeng remained impassive:

"I will have to rely heavily on you, Lord Zhang. I will personally persuade Constable Li..."

Wu Qingfeng didn't think there was anything wrong with discussing such matters openly. What's the point of being an official if you don't make money!

"Let's make it tomorrow night. The Sky Patrol Guards under my command will arrive in Ping'an County," Zhang Xuan said expressionlessly, tapping the table.

"Very well!"

......

......

That night, the stars shone brightly.

Chen Yuan stealthily entered Wang Meng's house alone. Honorable men take ten years to avenge a wrong, but Chen Yuan prefers to settle things that very night, provided he has the necessary strength.

Wang Meng's house had no defenses. Clearly, he never imagined Chen Yuan would be so bold as to seek revenge the evening after their conflict.

Without hesitation, Chen Yuan moved from room to room, taking several lives.

Finally, he reached the last room. As soon as Chen Yuan pushed the door open, a long saber thrust straight at him, aiming to pierce his chest.

But Chen Yuan was prepared. The moment the saber was extended, he instantly sidestepped, dodging the fatal blow. Then, he slashed out with his own blade, shattering the door with a resounding "boom," sending a figure flying backward.

Chen Yuan, holding his dripping blade, advanced step by step, like a grim reaper from hell.

"I...I don't know where Wang has offended you, brother, that you would strike so ruthlessly..." Wang Meng said haltingly, lying on the ground.

"The grudge was made today!"

"You...you are..." Wang Meng's eyes widened.

"Who ordered you to attack me?"

"It...it was Gang Leader Zhu Sihai. Brother Chen...spare me!"

The next moment, a flash of light appeared, and Chen Yuan expressionlessly chopped off his head. To prevent anyone from identifying him based on evidence,

He also dealt with the knife wounds on Wang Meng's body, reducing it to a pile of minced meat.

After taking care of Wang Meng, Chen Yuan noticed a pair of trembling legs on the bed.

Leaving Wang Meng's house, Chen Yuan's heart was calm. He knew he had acted impulsively this time, but... it was worth it!

Since Huang Xing had already sent people to attack him, he wouldn't be spared even if he behaved himself. He might as well engage in a fierce battle. Tomorrow, he would see what the situation was with Tie Xuan.

If Magistrate Wu didn't intend to act, then he really needed to consider his escape route as soon as possible.

......

The next day.

Chen Yuan, with a calm face, entered the county office as usual.

As soon as he entered, he sensed that the atmosphere was unusual. Everyone was silent, like the calm before a storm.

"Brother Wang? What's going on today? Why is everyone acting like this..." Chen Yuan cautiously approached a yamen runner and asked in a low voice.

The yamen runner looked around and whispered:

"The constable is unusually gloomy today for some reason. I guess someone must have provoked him again. You better be careful these days, kid, and don't get caught in the crossfire."

"Thank you for the warning, Brother," Chen Yuan nodded, but in his heart, he was guessing whether Huang Xing was angry because he had exterminated Wang Meng's family last night.

What surprised him the most was that no one seemed to know about the extermination of Wang Meng's family. It seemed to have been suppressed.

Logically speaking, someone should have told him about this as soon as he entered the county office.

With these thoughts on his mind, Chen Yuan led several white-robed servants on a tour of Ping'an County. He even patrolled in front of the Song residence several times, but he didn't see the red silk.

"Could it be that Wu Qingfeng is unwilling to act?"

"But even if that's the case, Tie Xuan should have told me..." Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, his hand constantly on the hilt of his saber.

Lost in thought, Chen Yuan returned to the county office. He hadn't even had time to drink a glass of water when he was summoned by Constable Huang Xing. Several yamen runners looked on with schadenfreude.

"Lord!"

Chen Yuan cupped his fist and bowed.

Huang Xing stared intently at Chen Yuan, then suddenly said:

"Wang Meng is dead!"

Chen Yuan raised his head at the appropriate time, feigning surprise:

"Dead?"

"He died at home last night. All fourteen members of his family were killed. What do you think?" Huang Xing asked in a calm tone.

As he asked, Huang Xing was also observing Chen Yuan's reaction.

When he first learned of this, he also thought it might be Chen Yuan, but upon closer inspection, it seemed unlikely. It was just a conflict in a restaurant; Chen Yuan wouldn't risk his life to kill him, would he?

"Attacking at night and leaving no one alive, this matter is a bit suspicious. Could it be the work of the Unborn Sect again?" Chen Yuan frowned, but a cold sweat broke out on his back.

"This constable has already investigated, and it doesn't seem to be the work of the Unborn Sect!"

"May I go to the scene to investigate, perhaps I can find some clues. Although I had some conflicts with Wang Meng, he was a good person."

Chen Yuan chuckled lightly.

Looking at Chen Yuan carefully, Huang Xing suddenly smiled:

"Forget it. These gang vendettas, the more deaths, the better. Your main task now is to track down the whereabouts of the Unborn Sect bandits. How can you waste time on this?"

"You're right, Lord!"

"Alright, you may leave," Huang Xing waved his hand.

"Your subordinate takes his leave..."

Chen Yuan bowed and left.

Just as Chen Yuan was leaving, a somewhat unfamiliar yamen runner hurriedly ran into Huang Xing's room and slammed the door shut.

Chen Yuan observed that Huang Xing remained in the room for a while, his face expressionless, even a bit gloomy. He then summoned all the yamen runners from the constabulary.

"Everyone, follow this constable..."

At this moment, the sky was already a bit dark, and it was time to go home, but the yamen runners dared not disobey Huang Xing's orders and respectfully complied. Chen Yuan stood in the last row, watching this scene with a slight frown.

Could it be that another murder has occurred?

After saying that, Huang Xing led the group of yamen runners behind him in a menacing manner in one direction, their footsteps even a bit hurried. Chen Yuan took a deep breath.

Could it be Tie Xuan's side...

As Chen Yuan expected, Huang Xing was indeed leading people towards the Huang family. Before he even arrived, Chen Yuan heard the clamorous noise.

Something happened to the Huang family!

Faced with this unexpected and sudden situation, Chen Yuan was both excited and solemn.

He was excited that the Huang family was finally going to be eliminated, but he was solemn because the current situation had completely exceeded his expectations. What exactly happened to Tie Xuan?

Was it Wu Qingfeng who ordered it?

If the Huang family was really colluding with the Unborn Sect bandits, could the people of the county office alone withstand those strong fighters?

"Presumptuous! Who dares to make trouble in front of the Huang family's gate!"

Huang Xing's cold voice rang out, and the surroundings suddenly became silent.