Fortunately, the Commander's Residence was located in a quieter location. If this had happened in the most prosperous area around the City-Guarding Palace, such as the Great Ensemble Hall, Xiahou Longcheng probably wouldn't be able to pay for it even if he sacrificed his life. Miao Yi had finally seen it for himself today.
These weren't heavenly soldiers or generals. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them heavenly bandits.
He handed over the items he'd 'picked up' from smashing the surrounding shops while catching the thieves, and someone beside him checked them one by one.
Xu Tangran kept reminding them, "You're not allowed to hide anything. Hand it all over. If you don't match up with the City-Guarding Palace, I'll skin you alive."
The two Deputy Commanders and the seven Deputy Generals looked at the items that were piling up. They either smiled or winked at each other with a tacit understanding. 'We're rich!'
After handing over all the items, Xu Tangran cupped his fists at the two Deputy Commanders and asked, "Deputy Commander Hong, Deputy Commander Sun, what should we do with these items we picked up?"
The two Deputy Commanders looked at each other and nodded. Deputy Commander Hong said calmly, "The Commander doesn't know anything about this. We'll act on our own for once."
With one sentence, Kou Wenlan was cleared of all charges. Deputy Chief Sun, who was at the side, stretched out his hand and asked for the registration form of the items he had picked up. He and Deputy Chief Hong looked at it together, secretly whispering to each other via voice transmission. They raised their pens and selectively ticked the items on the list.
After ticking off a bunch of items, the list was handed over to Xu Tangran. Xu Tangran saw that the items ticked were all the most valuable. He understood that no one had a share of these items. They all belonged to the Commander. He immediately called for someone to come over and pick up the items one by one according to the ticked list.
Just then, someone came in from outside to report, "The City-Guarding Palace is currently checking the losses of the major shops."
Deputy Commander Hong chuckled and waved his hand, indicating that he understood. He then said solemnly, "Hurry up!"
Xu Tangran's side immediately picked up the pace. After he was done, a storage bracelet was handed to Deputy Commander Hong. The two Deputy Commanders nodded in satisfaction after checking it. Deputy Commander Hong said, "Since they're picked up, everyone has a share. Let's go with the old rules! But I'll say the ugly words first. If anyone were to leak out what happened today after benefiting from it, that person would be a traitor. Don't blame this Hong for turning hostile! "
"Of course … Of course …" Everyone responded.
Soon after, the group divided the spoils. The two Vice Commanders took a third of the remaining spoils, while another third was divided among Miao Yi and the other six Deputy Generals. The final third was divided among the subordinates. This was really dividing the spoils according to their ranks.
Damn it! This money was too easy to earn! Miao Yi checked the contents of the storage bangle he had been given. It was estimated to be worth 300 billion Red Crystals, which meant that just the seven deputy generals alone had earned more than 20 billion Red Crystals. Adding the items from the subordinates and the two deputy commanders, it was more than 6 trillion Red Crystals. Kou Wenlan's share was even more valuable than the items from the subordinates. A rough estimate was that they had probably gotten more than 15 trillion Red Crystals.
This was enough for Xiahou Longcheng to suffer. Miao Yi couldn't help but sigh for Xiahou Longcheng. Even Xiahou Longcheng's hundreds of years of profits from the grocery store couldn't fill this big hole.
This was a fortune! Miao Yi couldn't help but sigh. But then again, this kind of fortune couldn't be made often. If he really did this often, then the world would be in chaos. The Heavenly Court would be the first to disagree, and they might even punish him to warn the others!
Although he had made a fortune, Miao Yi couldn't be happy. This time, he had truly offended Xiahou Longcheng. Kou Wenlan was naturally fearless. She had the confidence to fight back. Xiahou Longcheng couldn't topple Kou Wenlan, so his target was the next. Miao Yi was the first to bear the brunt. Xiahou Longcheng would definitely fight him to the death!
Not long after they finished distributing the spoils, Kou Wenlan returned. She asked about the situation and gave some instructions to everyone. Then she left with the two Vice Commanders.
In the City Guard Palace, Madam Biyue's charming face turned ugly. In her hands were the statistics of the losses of the major stores. It was as high as 20 trillion Red Crystals. A part of it was destroyed during the battle, and the rest had disappeared. This didn't include the losses of the destroyed buildings.
How could Xiahou Longcheng compensate for such a huge loss? Even if Xiahou Longcheng had to pay half, he wouldn't be able to, unless Xiahou Longcheng took out 20% of the store's shares. But now, it was obvious that the Xiahou family must have taken away the 20% in Xiahou Longcheng's hands. How could they leave such an important thing in the hands of that fool?
She couldn't help but sigh. "This Kou Wenlan has never been so ruthless before. It seems that the news I let out made him start acting ruthlessly!"
Next to her, the Second Commander said, "Madam, I'm afraid we have to make a decision soon. If these two continue to fight on Heaven's Origin Planet, it won't be good for Madam!"
Madam Biyue dragged her green muslin dress and paced back and forth. "Yes! These two are so arrogant. I was worried that it wouldn't be a good thing if one of them left and the other was left alone. Now that they're fighting, I might as well leave. If I let them continue like this, I won't be able to keep my position! "
The next day, within the Eastern District Governor's Office, the rumbling of drums could be heard. At first, Miao Yi didn't know what was going on. After asking around, he found out that it was the war drums that Commander Kou used to summon his troops. He quickly put on his martial attire and went to gather.
The Governor's Office's main hall was still in ruins. Kou Wenlan changed out of his scholarly attire and put on a half-transparent amber-gold five-segmented armor. Facing the golden rays of the rising sun, he stood majestically on the steps to face the crowd. His originally heroic and extraordinary image was completely ruined by his seductive action of taking out a handkerchief.
Once everyone was present, Kou Wenlan gave the order and led several hundred people out of the Governor's Office. They walked straight to the Western District Governor's Office, attracting the attention of the passersby on Sky Street.
The group blocked the entrance of the Western District Governor's Office. Following the prearranged slogan, they shouted together, "Xiahou Longcheng, incite your subordinates to destroy and plunder. Quickly pay up! Xiahou Longcheng, incite your subordinates to destroy and plunder. Quickly pay up … "
It was a spectacular sight to see hundreds of people repeatedly shouting the same thing in unison. As one of the Seven Deputy Generals, Miao Yi had no choice but to follow suit. This was the first time he had to do something like this. A Golden Lotus cultivator was a highly respected existence in the Small Realm. Yet now, he was forced to do such a shameless thing.
Only Kou Wenlan didn't need to shout. With his hands behind his back, he paced back and forth outside the Western District Governor's Office with a solemn expression.
More and more people gathered to watch. Soon, Miao Yi saw Bao Lian from the Morality Goods Store appear in the crowd as well. He looked at Miao Yi in shock. Miao Yi smiled helplessly.
Truth be told. Miao Yi really had to give it to Kou Wenlan. Not only did he trick Xiahou Longcheng, he also caused such a huge commotion. He kept pressuring Xiahou Longcheng. He was clearly trying to ruin Xiahou Longcheng's reputation so that he wouldn't be able to establish himself in Sky Street!
Considering the current situation, Miao Yi would be a fool if he still couldn't see the reason. The battle suddenly intensified because the fight for the position of Sky Street's Great Commander had reached a critical moment. Kou Wenlan wanted to ruin Xiahou Longcheng's reputation and force him to lose face in Sky Street. She wanted to force Madam Biyue to make a one-sided choice.
After waiting for a while, there was still no response. Kou Wenlan turned around and transmitted her voice again.
Everyone's tone immediately changed. "Chief Commander's decree orders you to pay up. Xiahou Longcheng, you disobeyed the decree! Xiahou Longcheng incite your subordinates to destroy and plunder. Quickly pay up! Chief Commander's decree orders you to pay up. Xiahou Longcheng, you disobeyed the decree … "
Xiahou Longcheng was forced into a state of panic. Very soon, the people of the western city regions ran out from the governor's manor. Xiahou Longcheng waved his saber and pointed. The people behind him immediately replied in a loud voice, "Kou Wenlan, sissy, damned pervert. Slept with a man and sold his ass! Kou Wenlan, sissy, pervert! Slept with a man and sold his ass … "
As soon as he said this, many of the onlookers tried to stifle their laughter.
On one hand, he was slandering them, and on the other hand, he was attacking them personally!
Kou Wenlan's face immediately darkened. Xiahou Longcheng couldn't compete with him in terms of viciousness, so he decided to compete with him in terms of shamelessness. Even if he died, he would drag him down with him. There was no way they could compete.
Miao Yi, who was shouting loudly, couldn't help but sigh. This was a case of killing a thousand enemies while sacrificing eight hundred men.
Seeing Kou Wenlan's ugly expression, Xiahou Longcheng, who already had an ugly expression, suddenly felt good. He laughed loudly and walked around with his sword, looking very proud of himself.
"All of you, shut up!" A shout suddenly came from the sky. The City Guard Palace's Second Chief Steward descended from the sky and landed between the two groups of people. She looked at both sides coldly.
Both sides immediately shut up. Kou Wenlan and Xiahou Longcheng were also taken away by the Second Chief Steward. Miao Yi and the others, who had almost shouted themselves hoarse, finally let out a sigh of relief. The troops returned to the Eastern District.
He stood on the side of the street and watched Miao Yi leave with the troops. Bao Lian was silent for a long time …
Two hours later, Kou Wenlan returned. The first thing he did was to summon his subordinates for a meeting.
The main hall had been destroyed, and it hadn't been repaired yet. The Commander, two Deputy Commanders, and seven Deputy Generals were gathered in the side hall.
Kou Wenlan didn't waste any time. He didn't sit, either. He stood in front of the chair and said, "Everyone, I'm sure you've all heard about the Great Commander, so I won't waste any more time. Just now, the Town Commander had already made it clear that the candidate to take over the position of Great Commander is between me and Xiahou Wuxiong. Whoever can bring the Black King to justice, who has violated the Law of Heaven, will take over the position of Great Commander! I am determined to get this position, so everyone must do your best to help me. This commander will not be stingy with rewards. As long as I sit in the position of the great commander, the position of the Eastern District Commander will belong to whoever contributes the most! "
Everyone looked at each other. It was a good thing to be the Eastern District's Commander, but … Deputy Commander Hong cupped his fists and said, "Milord, we don't even know where the Black King is hiding. We have no idea where to start. How are we supposed to bring him down?"
Kou Wenlan said, "You don't have to worry about that. I will find a way to ask around. I'm telling you now so that you can prepare yourselves. Once there's news, all the cultivators at the Golden Lotus realm and above will follow me into battle!"
Deputy Commander Sun cupped his fists again and said, "Milord, if we all leave, what will happen to the Eastern District?"
"The headquarters will make arrangements. You just need to be prepared to leave at any time!" Kou Wenlan calmly replied.
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