Zhang He Feng paused and continued,

"Such scum! I hope Inspector Chen will investigate thoroughly!"

As he spoke, his gaze focused on Chen Yuan, with a hint of hope.

The Sky Survey Division patrols the world, including monitoring officials. Cases of corruption like this will certainly be investigated with emphasis.

As for Zhang He Feng forcing his way through Sun Yuan's opposition, insisting on reporting to the prefectural government and requesting experts from the Sky Survey Division to come to Qing Shui County, whether there are other reasons is open to interpretation.

At least Chen Yuan felt that Zhang He Feng's purpose was not so simple. Even if he hadn't asked about it, Zhang He Feng would probably have used other means to let him know.

Everyone is an adult, and every word and deed is not so simple.

Chen Yuan glanced at Zhang He Feng and said lightly,

"Does Magistrate Zhang have any solid evidence in hand?"

Hearing this, Zhang He Feng was silent for a while and slowly shook his head,

"There is some evidence, but it is not conclusive. Inspector Chen needs to investigate it himself."

"Well... let's go back first."

Chen Yuan nodded calmly, urging his horse forward, his expression calm, as if there was no reaction at all. Such a flat answer also made Zhang He Feng's eyes twitch slightly.

However, he didn't say anything more.

He had said everything he needed to say, and the rest had nothing to do with him. Sun Yuan also had people supporting him. If it were known that he was playing dirty tricks behind his back, he would definitely suffer some revenge.

It would be much better if someone from the Sky Survey Division took action...

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Back in Qing Shui County, many constables and yamen runners began to disperse, and under the leadership of the Qing Shui County constables, they went to another place to imprison those bandits and count the compensation.

Many people died, and they couldn't die in vain. The county government had to pay a lot of silver for this.

Chen Yuan, on the other hand, was led by Zhang He Feng to the county government. Magistrate Sun Yuan had already prepared a banquet to celebrate Chen Yuan and the others' victory.

Zhang He Feng was taciturn, not showing any abnormality, just like usual.

But Sun Yuan praised Chen Yuan greatly, saying that it was thanks to Inspector Chen's efforts that such a meritorious deed was achieved. He, on behalf of the Qing Shui County government, expressed his gratitude to Chen Yuan.

There was a hint of closeness in his words, as if he had completely forgotten the slight unpleasantness of yesterday.

To this, Chen Yuan just smiled and nodded.

After a few rounds of wine, Sun Yuan looked Chen Yuan up and down and chuckled,

"Has Inspector Chen ever been married?"

"No."

Chen Yuan shook his head.

"Is there someone you have in mind?"

"No."

"This official has a daughter, eighteen years old, with a beautiful appearance. I wonder if she can catch Inspector Chen's eye?" Sun Yuan's eyes were full of shrewdness.

The strength and talent that Chen Yuan had shown were too amazing. He could even kill the notorious Blood Devil Old Man. His future prospects were limitless. Even if she couldn't be a wife, becoming a concubine would be great.

Anyway, she's not a嫡女 (dí nǚ, daughter of the first wife), just a庶出 (shù chū, born of a concubine).

If he could form a marriage alliance, his position would be more stable.

Zhang He Feng, who was drinking silently, sneered in his heart, drained the wine in his cup, and said nothing.

Chen Yuan frowned slightly, feeling a little displeased. This old thief, Sun Yuan, really seizes every opportunity. He actually wants to take him as his son-in-law. Doesn't he take a piss and look at his own face?

Then, his tone became a little cold and said,

"No need, I am devoted to the martial arts and will not be trapped by romantic feelings."

Sun Yuan's face was a little embarrassed, and also a little unhappy. He didn't expect Chen Yuan to refuse so decisively, not giving him any face at all. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed in his heart.

But the two sides are not in the same system, and he can't do anything to him at all.

Even in terms of authority, Chen Yuan is stronger than him, and there is no need to say more about his future prospects.

"Good, good, Inspector Chen has great ambitions." Sun Yuan forced a smile.

Chen Yuan nodded, said nothing more, but was thinking about the current situation. He could definitely not hide the fact that he killed the Blood Devil Old Man, and it may have already begun to spread.

The shock that his reputation caused this time definitely exceeded any previous time.

Tang Qian, who regards him as a thorn in his side, will never let it go. The grudges between them have become too deep, and there is no possibility of resolving them.

Perhaps only when one side dies can it be calmed down.

But Chen Yuan's current strength is not enough to resist him. Relying on Tao Qing Yuan can only guarantee peace of mind within Nan Ling Prefecture City, and it may not be the same once he leaves Nan Ling Prefecture City.

Therefore, the most important thing for Chen Yuan now is to improve his cultivation to the Celestial Astral Realm. Thinking of this, Chen Yuan glanced at Sun Yuan without showing any emotion.

With his current Condensing Fiend Realm, he can kill the Blood Devil Old Man at the peak of the Celestial Astral Realm. Ordinary Celestial Astrals are no longer worthy of being his opponents. As long as he enters the Celestial Astral Realm,

His strength will definitely usher in another surge.

At that time, with all his means, it is not impossible to compete with Tang Qian.

The Profound Yang Astral Qi is extremely yang and powerful. With all these combined, Chen Yuan has nothing to fear from a Profound Connection expert.

Since he entered Nan Ling Prefecture, he seems to have been arrogant and brave, but in fact, he has been carefully taking his measure, using power to protect himself, and even resorting to intrigues.

However, this is not what he wants. What he wants is to rely on his fists to sweep away everything!

Perhaps when he reaches the Celestial Astral Realm, Chen Yuan can make a name for himself in Nan Ling Prefecture!

Seeing Chen Yuan's slight contemplation, Sun Yuan glanced at Zhang He Feng and saw that he had no reaction. He frowned slightly and smiled softly at Chen Yuan:

"Inspector Chen, the bandits on Da Gu Mountain have been eliminated. I wonder when you will return to the prefecture city? Qing Shui County is a shallow pool and cannot accommodate your great dragon."

The Sky Survey Division people staying in Qing Shui County for a day will make Sun Yuan feel uneasy for a day, lest something happen.

"Although the stronghold on Da Gu Mountain has been destroyed, the bandit leader Yan Kai has not yet been captured. How can I report back without bringing him to justice? Why do I feel that Magistrate Sun can't wait for me to leave?"

"Is there some unspeakable secret?"

Chen Yuan looked at Sun Yuan with a smile that was not a smile, as if he had completely seen through him.

Sun Yuan's tone stagnated, and he chuckled twice:

"Inspector Chen, what are you talking about..."

After glancing at Sun Yuan, Chen Yuan smiled and didn't say anything more. It's not time to turn against him without solid evidence. Zhang He Feng may have it in his hands, but he doesn't intend to take it out now.

What Sun Yuan is like is not important. The important thing is how Chen Yuan can get the Profound Yang Divine Crystal in his hands.

After eating and drinking his fill, Chen Yuan left with Mo Donghe and the others and went to the inn where they had stayed before, while Sun Yuan's face became extremely gloomy, feeling that Chen Yuan seemed to know something.

Subconsciously glanced at Zhang He Feng's back, Sun Yuan frowned slightly. Could it be that he was playing tricks?

This is not impossible. Since Zhang He Feng was transferred to Qing Shui County, he has been restrained by him a lot. What if he has strength? Can he suddenly rebel and kill him?

Furthermore, besides Zhang He Feng, there are also Qi Refining martial artists stationed on Red Sun Mountain.

Therefore, Sun Yuan, who considers himself to be strong, rarely cooperates with Zhang He Feng. The contradictions accumulated between the two sides have not been for a day or two. It is difficult to guarantee that he will not give Chen Yuan a bad impression.

And Chen Yuan is impervious to reason, and his words are occasionally a bit thorny, making Sun Yuan, who has always been in a high position, very unhappy, only hoping that Chen Yuan will leave as soon as possible.

After returning to the inn, Chen Yuan glanced at the Ghost Gold Child and the Ghost Fire Child, instructed Mo Donghe and the others not to treat them harshly, and then went into the room to rest.

As Chen Yuan expected, the news of him killing the Blood Devil Old Man spread from the constables and yamen runners who came back with him at an extremely fast speed.

Many people don't know the reputation of the Blood Devil, and some people specially tell about the heinous crimes he committed in the past.

Some people also added fuel to the fire, exaggerating the battle between Chen Yuan and the Blood Devil that day, saying that the two fought so fiercely that the earth shook and the ground cracked, and the pit on the ground was several zhang deep.

At the same time, secret letters began to spread from Qing Shui County to the outside world.

Chen Yuan always felt that Zhang He Feng might have had a hand in this. After all, he was the most knowledgeable that day, and he also had the strength to spread it quickly.

Of course, this is just a suspicion.

The matter of killing the Blood Devil Old Man cannot be concealed at all. Since Tang Qian instigated the Blood Devil Old Man to intercept and kill him, he must have an undercover agent in Qing Shui County to monitor him.

Under the hype, it is easy to confuse the public.

Therefore, Chen Yuan had no intention of blocking it, because it made no sense. Since it was going to be spread, let it be spread.

When it spreads to Nan Ling Prefecture, Chen Yuan may have already obtained the Profound Yang Divine Crystal and entered the Celestial Astral Realm.

Even when listening to Mo Donghe telling about the rumors of his achievements outside, Chen Yuan would think that if the people from Dengxian Tower knew, they would probably greatly increase his ranking on the Hidden Dragon List.

It is even very likely to directly enter the top 100!

Because the Blood Devil Old Man is really extraordinary. Whether in Qing Prefecture or Xue Prefecture, he has a great reputation. His evil magic is rampant and unparalleled in the Condensing Astral Realm.

He even escaped the pursuit of Profound Connection experts and even stronger ones, making people helpless against him.

No matter what means Chen Yuan used to kill the Blood Devil Old Man, it can be called extraordinary.

Almost every one of the experts in the range from the top 100 to the top 50 on the Hidden Dragon List is an extremely powerful expert in the Celestial Astral Realm. At the beginning, Zhang Xuan was ranked around 80th.

If the Blood Devil Old Man's age was not a constraint, he would definitely be ranked in the top 100.

And Chen Yuan, who killed him, is more than qualified to enter the top 100 in terms of both potential and strength. The only thing he is not sure about is what position he will be ranked in.

Perhaps the ranking will not be too high...

After all, the people who watched the battle that day were mostly at a relatively low level. They couldn't see the depth of his strength, and they didn't know what means Chen Yuan used to kill the Blood Devil Old Man. They only knew that the Blood Devil Old Man was blown up by Chen Yuan's punch.

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And that night, as Chen Yuan expected, Yan Kai personally came to visit him.