As he left the tavern, the sky was already growing dim.

Yue Shan was drunk and was being supported home by Yang Feng and Han Jun. Chen Yuan noticed his particular characteristic: not lustful, but fond of alcohol. Most of the liquor on the table had been drunk by Yue Shan.

After a brief initial contact, Chen Yuan gained some understanding of the Sky Patrol Guards under Zhang Xuan. He also inquired about the details of Yang Wanlou's situation.

However, their knowledge was all fragmented. They thought that Yang Wanlou was relatively upright among the officials in Nanling Prefecture. Chen Yuan did not reveal the matter of the Yan family.

During the exchange, Chen Yuan learned that:

The five major forces in Nanling Prefecture, the Divine Firmament Hall, the Azure Serpent Society, the Chang Le Gang, the Dragon-Tiger Gate, and the Golden Mountain Temple were all located near Nanling Prefecture City, with the Chang Le Gang having a large presence in the south and west of the city.

The Azure Serpent Society controlled the Yun River, occupying the northern part of the city closest to the river, and controlled all the docks there. Of course, their influence was also extending downwards.

Among the five major forces, the most powerful was the Golden Mountain Temple. The Buddhist forces in the imperial court were extremely strong now, and these temples below had also grown rapidly due to the favorable circumstances.

The Divine Firmament Hall under the Golden Mountain Temple was in a league of its own.

After that came the Chang Le Gang, the Azure Serpent Society, and the Dragon-Tiger Gate.

The Dragon-Tiger Gate was located on Crouching Tiger Mountain, forty miles west of Nanling Prefecture City. Its influence had also greatly increased in recent years, directly chasing the strength of the Divine Firmament Hall. They had had several disputes over interests.

These situations were difficult for ordinary people to know. Even the Yun River Four Devils and Chu Yunfeng of the Azure Wood Sect were not very clear about them. Only the people within the Sky Patrol Division knew very well.

On the surface, the Sky Patrol Division was powerful, but in reality, most of Nanling Prefecture was under the control of the five major Jianghu forces. The current Nanling Azure Envoy could not suppress those forces.

Sometimes, it made them feel aggrieved when performing tasks.

This situation was very important for Chen Yuan, who had just entered the Sky Patrol Division. After all, he needed to have a deep understanding of the situation in Nanling Prefecture so that he could judge how to act in the future based on the situation.

On the street, pedestrians were endless.

Compared to Ping'an County, life in the prefecture city was more colorful. Even at night, it would be lively for a while. Chen Yuan's pace was steady, and his breathing was rhythmic.

His eyes occasionally flashed with a green light, observing the surrounding situation.

Hoping to find someone who would catch his eye.

Suddenly, Chen Yuan's body froze. He subtly observed that someone in the left front was watching him. He turned his head indifferently, seemingly not noticing.

But in his heart, he was thinking about who was staring at him...

Chen Yuan had only been in the prefecture city for two days. He had not made any enemies, and he had not even recognized all the people in the Sky Patrol Division. It was impossible for anyone to attack him so impatiently.

After he entered the Sky Patrol Division, the only one he had a grudge against was Yang Wanlou.

Chen Yuan thought that Yang Wanlou might attack him after today's threat, but he did not expect it to be so soon. Investigate the case in the morning, and take action at night?

Did he not know that he had already submitted the file?

Was he brain damaged?

No....

To be able to sit in the position of Sima, Yang Wanlou was definitely not a fool.

Then his hasty attack on him might be because he had become alert to something and decided to kill Chen Yuan in the bud as quickly as possible.

Only in this way could he be safe.

Afterwards, all the evidence would be destroyed. Even if Zhang Xuan guessed that he was the one who did it, without evidence, even if his house was searched, he would be safe and sound.

This was a very simple logic that anyone with a little brain could guess.

"Good that he's in a hurry..."

After figuring it out, Chen Yuan's lips curled up.

If Yang Wanlou really allowed Chen Yuan to investigate, even if he found out that Yan's death was problematic, Yang Wanlou could still push out a scapegoat to escape punishment.

He still couldn't deal with him.

Chen Yuan's plan would also fail.

Therefore, he threatened the steward today, which was to force them to take action.

Fortunately, they understood his intentions.

As long as he could seize the evidence that Yang Wanlou had assassinated him, then no one could protect him!

After Chen Yuan sensed someone following him in the dark, he immediately turned around and began to move towards an uninhabited place. Chen Yuan's current trump card was enough to fight against even a Condensing Qi Realm expert.

With Yang Wanlou's status, he was probably assisted by at most a Condensing Qi Realm expert. As for a more powerful Transcendent Realm expert, Chen Yuan didn't think he could hire one.

Especially to deal with himself, a Bone Forging martial artist.

This was completely using a cannon to kill a mosquito, which was unnecessary.

Perhaps, Yang Wanlou couldn't even hire a Condensing Qi Realm expert.

He could fight!

After Chen Yuan's figure disappeared, two men dressed in ordinary cyan clothes looked at each other, then nodded at the same time and followed.

Soon, Chen Yuan disappeared into an uninhabited street.

This was a very ordinary street, very long but not wide. In the dim night, only some things could be vaguely seen. Chen Yuan walked to the middle and slowly stopped.

Reaching out to hold the hilt of his saber.

In front of him, about seven or eight feet away, stood a figure whose face could not be seen clearly. The figure held a long spear and looked at Chen Yuan very calmly.

As if he had been waiting for Chen Yuan for a long time.

"Sasha..."

Chen Yuan glanced to the side. Behind him, two more figures were approaching with sabers.

The front and rear roads were blocked, but Chen Yuan was not flustered at all, but instead showed a smile.

Although they had not yet taken action, Chen Yuan had already determined that their strength was at most at the Bone Forging level, and had not reached the Condensing Qi Realm. Otherwise, there was no need for this.

"Chen Yuan..."

The figure holding the spear in front made a faint sound, as if to confirm his identity.

"Who are you?"

Chen Yuan was not in a hurry to attack, but asked very calmly.

"Azure Serpent Society, Bloodkill Hall, Song Ren!"

"Azure Serpent Society, Bloodkill Hall, Wu Shan."

"Azure Serpent Society, Bloodkill Hall, Liu Xu."

Behind Chen Yuan, the two said in unison.

"Does Chen have a grudge against the Azure Serpent Society?"

Song Ren: "No grudge."

"Any grievances?"

"No grievances!"

"Then why kill me?"

"Someone wants your life!"

Chen Yuan nodded:

"Do you know the consequences of attacking Sky Patrol Guards?"

"We know, but as long as you disappear forever, no one will know that we killed you."

Song Ren's tone was very calm, with the demeanor of a master.

"Very good..."

Chen Yuan was very satisfied.

"In the next life, remember clearly, who you should move, and who you shouldn't move."

Song Ren clenched the spear in his hand, and his eyes instantly became sharp.

A murderous aura condensed around him.

"These words should be given to you!"

Chen Yuan's face gradually turned cold, his fingers clenched the hilt of his saber, slightly pale.

"Do it!"

Behind Chen Yuan, one of them shouted in a low voice, and the other nodded in agreement, suddenly exerting force under his feet, jumping up in the alley, and the other slashed horizontally.

"Ding!"

Chen Yuan blocked with the scabbard behind him, making a sound of metal clashing, a spark splashed out, and the next moment, Chen Yuan drew his saber, a blade of light shone, and the bright blade of light instantly lit up in the dim alley, reflecting Chen Yuan's indifferent eyes.

"Shua!"

The whistling blade of light, like a knife cutting tofu, cut off both of their arms, blood spurted out, and they fell to the ground, shouting in pain.

Their faces were ferocious.

This was still because Chen Yuan had held back. Otherwise, it would be very easy to cut off their heads.

The two's movement techniques, speed, and strength were all good. Together, they could be comparable to a Bone Forging martial artist, but for the current Chen Yuan, they were far behind.

Song Ren's pupils shrank deeply, and a hint of shock flashed across his face.

He had fought with Liu Xu and the two before, and knew how strong they were. He could not defeat them within ten moves. He thought that he might not even need to take action.

That's why he said those calm words just now.

But...

From the hand Chen Yuan showed, Song Ren could see that he should probably not be his opponent.

He was careless!

He did not properly investigate Chen Yuan's strength. He only knew that he had just become a Sky Patrol Guard. He thought he was a noob, but he turned out to be an eagle!

The strength of that saber even reminded him of the methods the Hall Master used to deal with people, which were also so decisive and neat. Ordinary martial artists could not get close to him at all.

Was this still a Bone Forging martial artist?

Song Ren pondered, and even had some thoughts of retreating, but at this time, they were so close, unless Chen Yuan was unwilling to kill him, otherwise escaping would be faster to die.

Taking a deep breath, Song Ren decided to fight.

Perhaps...

Chen Yuan only had the strength of that one saber?

Thinking about it carefully, that saber was a bit like the drawing blade technique widely spread in the yamen, which was extremely explosive!

Song Ren comforted himself like this.

After that, the spear was like a dragon, stabbing towards Chen Yuan at an extremely fast speed. In the narrow alley, there was no way to escape, so he could only choose to meet it head-on. Song Ren was extremely confident in his spear technique.

Among the Azure Serpent Society's Condensing Qi Realm, his strength was enough to rank in the top three.

"Kill!"

Song Ren stabbed straight with his spear, and Chen Yuan tilted his head to avoid it. In his eyes, the extremely fast spearhead was like a slow motion, which could be easily seen through.

"Ding ding ding..."

The spear connected, and the cold light enveloped Chen Yuan's body. He blocked with the long saber in his hand, his breath steady.

Suddenly, Song Ren's eyes condensed, his left hand released the spear, and a faint light flashed in his sleeve. An arrow with a black shimmer suddenly shot out!

Chen Yuan tilted his head to avoid it, and the arrow brushed past his ear, hitting the wall with a 'ding' sound. He could even feel the cool breeze.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chen Yuan took a step forward, his figure approached Song Ren, and he punched out.

Song Ren raised his arm to block, biting his teeth, feeling a little pain. Chen Yuan's arm was as hard as a hammer, but he still blocked the punch.

"Bang bang bang!!!"

In a flash, Chen Yuan threw out several punches in a row, but Song Ren stubbornly blocked them. The spear in his hand had already fallen to the ground, and Liu Xu and the two not far away looked at the two's fight in horror.

Chen Yuan's lips curled up, no longer delaying, his palm gently stroked Song Ren's right arm.