"Weng!"
A fiery red and enormous Profound Energy fist shot into the sky and headed straight for Tang Tian and Tang Lu, and it shocked Tang Lu to the point he hurriedly swung his palm and used the Firefox Seal to deal with this attack.
In truth, Zhang Wei was only at the Heaven Realm, so he wasn't that terrifying. However, what Tang Lu was most afraid of was the fact that Zhang Wei was actually wearing the armor of a vice commander of the Imperial Guard. This fellow was simply too daring. He was the first person to wear a military uniform to PC, but it was this armor that scared Tang Lu so much that he couldn't kill him anymore.
Killing a Deputy Commander-level general in the Imperial Capital was a huge crime. It was probably not as simple as killing a mere Xiao Han. Furthermore, Zhang Wei was Feng Jixing's favorite general and had a good relationship with Lin Muyu. Once this matter was pursued, it would be even more troublesome. Pulling out the carrot would bring out the mud. No matter how stupid Tang Lu was, he would still understand this logic.
After exchanging glances, Tang Lu and Tang Tian leaped up successively onto a nearby house and vanished into the veil of night in the blink of an eye.
… …
"Don't go, you two. Stay here and fight with me for 300 rounds!"
Zhang Wei's fists were enshrouded in raging flames. As he waved his fists, flames shot up into the sky. He looked like a ferocious tiger, but he couldn't stand steadily and fell to the ground.
Xiao Han covered the burn wound on his chest and said gratefully, "Thank you, General, for saving me!"
Zhang Wei helped Xiao Han up and said nonsense, "Why are you so polite? You are from the Fire Sparrow Division. I saved you, so you must treat me to wine. I want the Courtesan Lady."
"This … alright then …" Xiao Han didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Zhang Cheng walked forward and cupped his fists, "Lord Xiao Han, do you still remember me?"
"You, aren't you the Temple's Silver Star Instructor Zhang Cheng?"
"That's me. I just happened to walk here after drinking with my cousin Zhang Wei. Lord Xiao Han, why are you being chased? Who are those two people?"
Xiao Han knew the importance of this matter and shook his head, "I also don't know … the Imperial Capital has been getting more and more restless recently."
"Yes!"
Zhang Cheng helped Zhang Wei up and said, "I will accompany cousin to the Imperial Army's camp. Lord Xiao Han, do you want to go with us? I'm afraid we might meet some danger along the way. "
"I won't."
Xiao Han waved his hand and said, "This place is only a few steps away from the Fire Sparrow Division. Don't worry, Xiao Han will definitely visit you two to thank you for saving my life."
"You're too polite!"
Zhang Cheng supported Zhang Wei as they slowly left, while Xiao Han quickly disappeared into the darkness of the Flower Wine Street. After crossing a street, they would reach the main hall of the Flamecrax Division.
…
At this time, the main door of the Flamecrax Department was still wide open. When a commander-level patrolman went out to patrol, the Flamecrax Department was usually guarded throughout the night. However, when a group of patrolmen saw the injured Xiao Han walking towards them, they couldn't help but be shocked. "Sir Xiao, what happened to you? Who hurt you?"
"I'm fine."
Xiao Han shook his head and asked, "Is Lord Abbot asleep?"
"Not yet."
"Bring me to see the Lord Abbot."
"Yes!"
Behind a row of steel fences, light shone through the window. A patrolman knocked on the door and said in a low voice, "Lord Zheng, Commander Xiao Han requests an audience."
"Xiao Han?"
Zheng Gu held a "Cultivating Heart Scripture" in his hands. After putting down the scripture, he said, "Let Xiao Han come in."
"Yes!"
A group of patrolmen stood outside the door. Xiao Han pushed the door open and entered. Most of the clothes on his chest had been burned away, revealing the soft armor underneath. He looked a little embarrassed as he cupped his hands and said, "Sir, I'm back …"
Zheng Gu frowned. "Xiao Han, what happened? Who dared to injure the Commander of the Flamecrax Department in the capital city? This is simply disregarding the laws of the country. Speak, who is it?"
Xiao Han didn't answer the question. He smiled and said, "Sir, compared to the news I received, this injury is nothing."
"What?"
Zheng Gu said in a low voice, "You've made any progress in your patrol?"
"Yes, this subordinate found five high-level demons in the tavern, but unfortunately, we didn't bring enough people, so we weren't a match for the demons at all. Moreover, the people who conspired with the demons had already found me and Sun He. Sun He died in the line of duty, and this subordinate's injuries were also caused by the conspirators."
"This …" Zheng Gu said lightly, "Who would be so daring as to secretly meet with the demons in Lanyan City? And dare to kill the patrolmen of the Flamecrax Department in Lanyan City? "
"It's the people of the Seven Seas Palace." Xiao Han took a deep breath and said, "The Marquis of North Ridge, Tang Lu, Marquis of West Ridge, Tang Tian. My injury was caused by Tang Lu, and Sun He was killed by Tang Tian himself."
"What, the people of the Seven Seas Palace?!"
Zheng Gu suddenly trembled, and his body seemed to fall uncontrollably into the chair.
"Sir!"
Xiao Han looked at Zheng Gu and was slightly disappointed. He said, "Sir, you can't be lenient just because they are powerful. At this time, the fate of the Empire is at stake. We, the Flamecrax Department, live off the king's salary and receive the king's grace. Now is the time to serve the country. I heard clearly that Tang Lu and Tang Tian were conspiring with the demons. The Seven Seas Palace King, Tang Lan, must also be involved. Please grant me the Flamecrax Order, so that I can continue to investigate this matter!"
"Flamecrax Order?"
Zheng Gu looked a little dejected. "No, this matter can't be continued. Otherwise, the implications will get bigger and bigger, and it will affect the country!"
"If we don't continue to investigate, the country will really be affected!"
Xiao Han said indignantly, "Sir, do you know what they are plotting?"
"I … I don't need to know," Zheng Gu said faintly.
Xiao Han was stunned. "Sir … You are the abbot of the Flamecrax Department, and you are in charge of the laws of the Empire. How can you say such things? They … they are conspiring to assassinate the Chief Executive of Cangnan Province, Xu Jiantao. Once Xu Jiantao is killed, Cangnan Province is bound to fall into chaos, and the eastern gate of the Empire will be lost to the demons! "
"I know!"
Zheng Gu looked at him deeply and said, "Xiao Han, you should also understand how powerful the Seven Seas Palace King, Tang Lan, is. If we rush to deal with him now, I'm afraid it will be like a rabbit jumping over a wall. The Seven Seas Province and the Earth Star Province will attack Lingbei Province from the north and south. What will happen to Lanyan City then? Can the Longdan Army Camp and the Imperial Guards protect Lanyan City and Her Highness? "
As he said this, Zheng Gu gently patted Xiao Han's shoulder and said, "Go and rest first. I will consider this matter. Don't worry, bad people will eventually get their retribution. Sun He will not die in vain."
"Then, alright …"
"Someone, send Commander Xiao Han back to his room to rest and recuperate."
"Yes!"
As soon as Xiao Han left, another commander-level officer came in and cupped his fists. "Sir!"
Zheng Gu's eyes were cold. "Send someone to imprison Xiao Han. Don't let him step out of his room."
"Yes!"
…
After midnight, another group of people appeared at the entrance of the Flamecrax Department. An old man in a cloak covered his face in a luxurious carriage walked into the Flamecrax Department, followed by a forest of guards.
"What's wrong with our Flamecrax Department today?" One of the guards was shocked. "It's like a busy market with people coming and going. It's really lively."
"Who knows? Let's not ask about the matters of the upper echelons lest we get implicated."
"Well, you're right. Is that old man who just went in, His Highness the Seven Seas King, Tang Lan?"
"I told you not to ask, stinky S13!"
"…"
In the depths of the Flamecrax Department, a guard hurried to Zheng Gu's residence and knocked on the door. "Sir, His Highness the Seven Seas King is here!"
"Ah?"
Zheng Gu was stunned. "Quick … quick, invite His Highness to the front hall to serve tea. I'll be right there."
"No, His Highness said to meet here."
"Then … alright then …"
When Tang Lan stepped into Zheng Gu's residence, he waved his hand and dismissed the guards, leaving only him and Zheng Gu in the room.
"Subordinate Zheng Gu, the abbot of the Flamecrax Department, greets Your Highness!"
Zheng Gu hurriedly bowed and said, "May I know why Your Highness is visiting so late at night?"
Tang Lan didn't say anything. He walked forward and picked up the teapot to pour some water, but the water quickly overflowed and steam splashed everywhere. Zheng Gu was at a loss. "Your Highness … the water is full."
"Yes, the water is full."
Tang Lan smiled faintly. "A cup can only hold so much water, and a Flamecrax Department can only manage so many things. If it manages too much, the water will inevitably overflow."
Zheng Gu knew what Tang Lan was implying. He cupped his fists and said, "If Your Highness has something to say … just say it. Forgive me for being slow-witted."
Tang Lan slowly sat down on the chair, holding the overflowing tea. The tea kept splashing out and landing on his robes, but he was unmoved. He took a sip and smiled. "The tea of the Flamecrax Department is really bitter."
Zheng Gu was a little embarrassed. "The Flamecrax Department is a limitless yamen. Naturally, it can't be compared to the imperial residence's tea …"
"Limitless yamen?"
Tang Lan couldn't help but smile. He looked at the cold moon outside the window and said, "A year ago, when the Minister of Revenue was investigated, there was an ownerless account with a total of 1,240,000 gold coins. Does Lord Zheng Gu still remember? This account … seems to have been investigated by Lord Zheng Gu, but in the end, it disappeared without a trace. He only killed a mere patrolman to punish him. I also heard that Lord Zheng Gu has three villas in the Heaven's Pivot Province. They are incomparably rich and luxurious. Is this all true? "
Zheng Gu couldn't help but sweat profusely. "Your Highness, these … these are all true."
"If it's true, then the Flamecrax Department is not a limitless yamen!"
Tang Lan laughed heartily and stepped forward to help the trembling Zheng Gu up. "Sir Zheng Gu, no man is a saint. Everyone has their own selfish motives. Who doesn't do this for the sake of a better life for their family? Sigh, my two useless grandsons, Tang Lu and Tang Tian, seem to have caused trouble for this old man again. I'll have to trouble Lord Zheng Gu with this matter. "
Zheng Gu was silent.
Tang Lan smiled again. He took out a thick stack of gold notes and placed it on the table. He said, "The weather is getting cold. Take these gold coins as a coat for the officers of the Flamecrax Department. I'm tired. Lord Zheng Gu, you don't have to transport them."
Zheng Gu knelt on the ground and trembled. Although it was winter, he was drenched in cold sweat.
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