After being spied on twice in a row, Chu Xiu's vigilance had risen to the extreme.
The most important thing was that he didn't find anyone on both occasions.
One had to know that Chu Xiu's spiritual sense could be said to be quite powerful. He had once pushed the Heaven's Son Gazing At Air skill to the peak by burning his Spirit. Although he couldn't replicate that state now, it also allowed Chu Xiu to obtain a stronger perception.
As a result, he used the Heaven's Son Gazing At Air skill to deduce the person who spied on him, but there was no clue at all. This was a little scary.
The person who spied on him, at least in terms of mental strength, was definitely stronger than him.
After finding no clues, Chu Xiu continued to lead the people on the road, but he was always observing the surroundings. However, the spying gaze never appeared again.
Xu Fengshan, Qin Zhong, and the others watched Chu Xiu nervously looking around. They didn't know what was going on, and they didn't dare to ask. They thought that this young master was crazy again.
Cangwu County was close to the Southern Barbarian Land. It should be said that a part of Cangwu County's land was in the Southern Barbarian Land, and it was surrounded by dense forests.
When Chu Xiu arrived at Cangwu County with his people, the scene he saw along the way was completely different from the other counties in the Eastern Region.
The other counties in the Eastern Region, such as Fanglin County, had been developed very well. After entering Cangwu County, it was like entering a prefecture surrounded by dense forests. Often, they had to walk on a small path for half a day before they could see a prefecture that was protected by a tall city wall.
The Cangwu County's Prefectural Governor's Office was located in the Cangnan Prefecture, which was located in the center of the county. This prefecture looked rather grand, even more so than the Anzhou Prefecture of Fanglin County. Chu Xiu could even see traces of arrays on the city walls.
The warriors in Cangnan Prefecture were also very different from the warriors in Fanglin County. All of them had a trace of faint evil spirit. It was conceivable that this place was not so peaceful.
After entering the city, Xu Fengshan glanced around and frowned. He wanted to say something, but he hesitated.
When Chu Xiu saw his expression, he asked calmly, "Elder Xu, is there something wrong?"
Although Xu Fengshan was somewhat dissatisfied with Chu Xiu, he was old and shrewd. He didn't want to offend Chu Xiu.
When he heard Chu Xiu's question, he immediately said, "Something is wrong.
Normally, a prefecture like Cangnan Prefecture, which was directly under the jurisdiction of the Prefectural Governor, should have guards at the entrance.
As you can see, Young Master, the city gates are empty. I have no idea how those fellows from the County Governor's Manor arranged it.
Even if the prefectural governor wasn't around, how could the vast Cangwu County not have a steward?
As far as I know, there are about a dozen or so deacons in an ordinary Prefectural Governor's Manor. Even if Cangwu County lost more than half of its people, there should be at least two or three left. "
Chu Xiu nodded and did not say anything else. He waved his hand and headed straight for the Prefectural Governor's Manor.
At this moment, there were dozens of cultivators in the Prefectural Governor's Manor. There were three of them who were in the True Fire spirit-refinement realm.
The three of them were either frowning or indifferent. One of them was even taking a nap with his eyes closed.
The frowning middle-aged man looked at the other two and said, "Hey, Lord Prefectural Governor is about to enter the city, right? Shall we go and welcome him? "
This middle-aged man was Shen Hui, the Cangwu County Deacon. He was a local rogue cultivator who had joined the Imperial Sky Pavilion because he had done many things for the Imperial Sky Pavilion.
Therefore, the other Deacons had gone back to the headquarters through their connections. His biggest connection was in Cangwu County, so how was he supposed to find someone?
The indifferent person was a strong man with dark skin who did not look like a person from the Central Plains.
His name was Ke Cha, and he was a mixed-blood between a human and a barbarian. As half of his blood flowed in his veins, he was very popular among the barbarians in the south. Therefore, the previous Prefectural Governor had to rely on him when dealing with the barbarians.
Although the Prefectural Governor was dead, even if there were ten more Prefectural Governors, they would still put him in an important position. Therefore, he had an indifferent attitude.
When he heard this, he waved his hand casually and said, "Alright, let's go and welcome him. Sun Qiancheng, are you going?"
Sun Qiancheng, who was taking a nap, had a sinister look on his face. When he heard this, he said calmly, "What's the rush? Shen Hui, the Prefectural Governor has only died a few days ago, and you're already eager to cling to your new master? "
A trace of anger appeared on Shen Hui's face, but he did not dare to say anything.
Sun Qiancheng was the head of the Cangwu County Deacons. He had stayed in Cangwu County his entire life, so he was the only one who could sort out the complicated situation in this place.
When the previous Prefectural Governor arrived, he was also a little dumbfounded by the many troublesome matters that he had to rely on Sun Qiancheng to resolve.
If Ke Cha's role was to deal with the barbarians, Sun Qiancheng's role was to deal with the entire Cangwu County.
Therefore, while everyone else was in a hurry to transfer them away, Sun Qiancheng had no intention of doing so.
In other counties, he was just an ordinary Deacon. However, in Cangwu County, his role was greater than the Prefectural Governor's. Even the Prefectural Governor had to be polite to him.
He had heard that the new Prefectural Governor was not a Heaven and Earth Elemental Opening realm expert, but a young man who had just stepped into the pugilistic world. This made Sun Qiancheng look down on him.
Although the new Prefectural Governor was the successor of a Prime Venerate, so what? In a place like Cangwu County, even the Eastern Region Wayfarer Lu Sanjin would have to consult him if he came.
Therefore, his attitude was naturally not like Shen Hui's, who looked like he could not wait to curry favor with his new master.
At that moment, someone outside reported that the new Prefectural Governor had arrived.
Sun Qiancheng said in surprise, "He's here so quickly? He went straight to the Prefectural Governor's Manor the moment he entered the city? Let's go and welcome him. "
Shen Hui kept mumbling behind him, "I told you to go out earlier. Great, now that the new Prefectural Governor has to wait for us, we might get blamed."
Sun Qiancheng could not help but snort disdainfully when he heard this.
The new Prefectural Governor was a greenhorn, while he and the others were veterans in Cangwu County. The new Prefectural Governor could only rely on them, so why did he have to be so humble and let others look down on him?
When the group walked out, Chu Xiu and the others were already waiting in front of the hall.
Although they knew that the new Prefectural Governor was the successor of a Prime Venerate and was not too old, they were still not used to seeing Chu Xiu's young age.
"Greetings, Prefectural Governor."
Chu Xiu waved his hand and said indifferently, "No need for formalities. Let me ask you something. Why is there no one guarding the Cangnan Prefecture's city gates?"
Shen Hui was stunned. He thought that the new Prefectural Governor would blame them for not going out to welcome the new Prefectural Governor. As the saying goes, a new official has to make drastic changes. He would definitely find an excuse to vent his anger. Who would have thought that the first thing he asked would be such a trivial matter?
Ke Cha shrugged and said, "I didn't arrange it. I've never cared about the Cangnan Prefecture's affairs."
Sun Qiancheng frowned and said, "My Lord, the previous Prefectural Governor has just passed away and the people are still unsettled. How would they have the time to care about guarding the gates?"
Chu Xiu stared at Sun Qiancheng and said, "So you're saying that you don't want anyone to guard the gates?"
Sun Qiancheng snorted coldly and said, "My Lord, this isn't a question of whether or not to do so. You've just arrived in Cangwu County and there are some things you don't understand. What we should be doing now is investigating the cause of the previous Prefectural Governor's death and reassuring the people …"
"Are you teaching me how to do things?"
Chu Xiu directly interrupted Sun Qiancheng and took a step forward. He narrowed his eyes and said, "I only have one question for you. Why is there no one guarding the Cangnan Prefecture's gates? Right is right, wrong is wrong. I don't want to hear a second answer! "
An intense pressure descended. Even Shen Hui and the previously indifferent Ke Cha were stunned. They never thought that Chu Xiu would make things difficult for them over such a small matter.
Sun Qiancheng gritted his teeth. He could admit defeat now, but he didn't want to.
Sun Qiancheng had managed Cangwu Prefecture for so many years and had contributed more than the Prefectural Governor. If it wasn't for the fact that his strength was slightly weaker and he hadn't stepped into the Heaven and Earth Elemental Enlightenment realm, the position of Prefectural Governor would definitely have been his.
Therefore, he had his own pride. He could cooperate with the Prefectural Governor and do his best, but the condition was that the other party had to show him enough respect and courtesy.
Chu Xiu's strength was obviously the same as his. It was only because he was Gu Zun's successor and was a good friend of Lu Sanjin, the Eastern Region Wayfarer. Why?
Moreover, the other party was so overbearing. Why should he admit defeat?
The chaos in Cangwu Prefecture had just ended and more than half of the ten wardens had run away. He was the only one who could stabilize the situation in Cangwu Prefecture. Therefore, he was certain that even if he offended Chu Xiu, the Imperial Sky Pavilion would not touch him. They might even ask Chu Xiu to consider the bigger picture.
Therefore, Sun Qiancheng replied stubbornly, "Sir, what do you mean by this? Why are you being so overbearing over such a small matter? This matter is urgent. How can there be any right or wrong? Do we have to report to the Imperial Sky Pavilion's headquarters even when we have a meal without the Prefectural Governor around? "
Chu Xiu reached out and grabbed the hilt of his saber at his waist. He said calmly, "Wrong answer. I've said it before. I only want an answer of right or wrong.
I'm the Prefectural Governor of Cangwu Prefecture. You'll do whatever I ask you to do. This is what a subordinate should do.
You didn't answer the question and talked back to the superior. You can't even explain yourself. What use do I have for you? "
Sun Qiancheng's expression changed the moment he saw Chu Xiu holding his saber.
However, he still did not believe that Chu Xiu would attack him here.
Even among the Daluotian, a person in the True Fire Spirit Refinement realm would be considered an expert. In a large sect, he would be a core force like a warden. In the pugilistic world, it would not be a problem for him to establish his own sect like Lin Yazi.
In the past, there had been punishments and demotions for Prefectural Governors to attack their subordinates. However, there had never been anyone like Chu Xiu, who attacked him over such a small matter.
However, in the next moment, as Chu Xiu swung his saber, the sky was filled with saber gleams that shrouded everything.
No matter what kind of power or the laws of heaven and earth they were, they were all neatly sliced in half in front of this saber!
Sun Qiancheng did not even have the time to pick up his weapon. The Qi and blood around him erupted and surged. However, before he could fully deploy his defenses, the invincible saber had already landed.
His protective qi was torn apart like a piece of paper. His powerful Qi and blood also withered instantly.
Sun Qiancheng didn't even have the chance to scream before he was killed!
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