Chapter 124 The Liu family's private grudge! Killed with one arrow! Gaoliu inner city. The guards of the inner city are patrolling the city walls. On the city wall, every two hundred steps, there was a willow branch lamp hung to illuminate the night. The outer city was expanded in those days to keep the dark evil spirits out of the city. To this day, the guards of the outer city are constantly facing the threat of darkness, and many of them die in the line of duty. But in today's inner city, the duties of city defense are relatively easy and there is little danger. The defenders of the inner city were no longer on guard against the evil spirits in the darkness, but rather the people from the outer city. On the city wall, I saw a group of patrol soldiers holding willow branches as night lights. The leader was a middle-aged warrior, and his military rank was obviously not low. The soldiers stationed on this section of the city wall were led by a young captain wearing armor.

However, he had fair skin, rosy complexion, and a wine gourd hanging around his waist. He stretched, obviously having just woken up not long ago, and he didn't care at all about the soldiers patrolling the city. "Captain Liu, is there any unusual movement tonight?" The middle-aged warrior came forward and asked. "This is not the outer city, how could there be any unusual movement?" The young man waved his hand in disapproval. "It is my duty, so I still have to be more dedicated. Recently, many 'robbers' have appeared in the city." The middle-aged warrior said solemnly: "You were born in the Liu family, so you should know something about 'Jewel of Robbery'. At this time, you should be more cautious and alert!" The captain surnamed Liu waved his hand and said calmly, "I understand." The middle-aged warrior frowned slightly and was about to speak again. However, the young captain named Liu's face darkened slightly, and he was obviously impatient. Seeing this, the middle-aged warrior said nothing more and just sighed in his heart. His cultivation was already strong, one level higher than the other party's marrow cleansing realm. In terms of military rank, it is half a level higher than that of a captain. In terms of seniority, I have served in the city defense for 26 years, while the other party has only been here for seven months. However, although his family background was not bad, he was not from a noble family after all, and could not compare with the Liu family, one of the six major families in the inner city! As a direct descendant of the Liu family, this identity has already outweighed all other aspects. "I'm here to defend the city, not to be a soldier." The young captain named Liu glanced at him sideways, very dissatisfied. He is of noble birth and has a bright future. Now they come to the city defense army only because a few girls they like think that the soldiers defending the city are passionate men. The Liu family also hopes that he will become a member of the city defense force, and in the future he will be able to transfer to the City Defense Office as a "City Defense Captain", which is a qualification that is worthy of being looked up to and a foundation for future promotion!

"If the city defenses were in danger, my family wouldn't let me come." The young captain surnamed Liu sneered in his heart, thinking: "Who doesn't know that there are no evil spirits in the inner city? For people like us, joining the city defense army is just to gain more qualifications, other than that, we are useless!" Thinking of this, he sent the middle-aged warrior away with a casual move. Immediately, a personal soldier came up with drinks. "Where's the food?" The young captain frowned slightly and asked dissatisfiedly. "It has been delivered." The soldier said quickly: "But, Master..." "Huh?" The young man surnamed Liu glanced at him with an unhappy look on his face. "Captain!" the soldier quickly changed his tone and said, "You have spent all your salary this month." "The salary from the city defense is not enough for a night's food." The captain surnamed Liu took up the wine, drank it headlong, and said, "Where is the money my mother gave me?" "These dishes of yours are from Xinghui Restaurant, one of the three largest restaurants in the inner city. They are very expensive. I ate them for a month and spent all of them last night." The soldier whispered, "I told you that yesterday." "Oh, right..." Captain Liu slapped his head and said, "I drank too much the night before last and I'm a little confused. I also told you to take out this month's salary." "This month's salary is only ten taels of silver, and the food you ordered tonight is already eleven taels." The personal soldier couldn't help but whispered: "These days, you have been treating other captains to meals, otherwise..." "Let someone else treat me to a meal?" The captain surnamed Liu slapped him and said angrily, "Asshole! Do I need them to invite people from my Liu family? Do you think I look down on them and attend their banquet? I am too bored on the city wall where no one lives, so I let these country bumpkins come as my drinking companions..." He kicked the soldier to the ground, but he was still in a daze. With the help of the light from the willow branches and the night lamp, he saw a vague figure approaching quickly under the city. The willow branches served as night lights, but they were just lanterns after all, and the light only illuminated the area near the city walls. When you are a little further away, your vision becomes dim, and when you go further away, it is completely dark. At this moment, in the darkness ahead, a figure suddenly came into sight. A man and a horse came galloping over. And behind the horse, it dragged a series of "round objects", raising dust. "WTF?" The young captain named Liu frowned, took another sip of wine, and tried to see more clearly. Then, the voice of the middle-aged warrior was heard, extremely loud and sudden! "He who comes is stopped!" The middle-aged warrior stood on the city wall, drew his sword, and shouted loudly: "It is already night, the city gates are sealed! Do you have a seal to enter the city at this time?" "The Chief of the Heavenly Supervision Department, Wu Chang, has been ordered to inspect and enter the city to investigate the case." Then they saw a man coming, sitting on a horse, raising a flag and shouting proudly. "That Fifth Master?" The middle-aged warrior was stunned.

I remembered this person who had recently become famous and was known throughout Gaoliu City. His high talent attracted the general of Qifeng City, Li Shenzong, to issue a declaration of war to make him his last disciple! Hearing about the deeds of this Fifth Master in recent days, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart and looked solemn. As the man and the horse continued to approach. He finally saw clearly that the series of things tied behind the horse were actually heads! In an instant, his expression changed drastically. But before he could react. Then an arrow was seen shooting down from the top of the city wall! Then, the young-looking Fifth Master stretched out his right hand, lightly pinched the arrow between his fingers, and looked towards where it came from. "You are the Fifth Master?" On the top of the city wall, the young captain surnamed Liu, under the influence of alcohol, laughed proudly and said, "I heard that you are quite capable. You also killed that useless Liu Yi..." He drew his bow and arrow and shot at Lin Yan again. Lin Yan had a blank expression on his face and turned his head away. Let the arrow pass through the side of the cheek. "You are quite capable, you were able to dodge two of my arrows!" Seeing this, the young captain became more interested and said proudly, "Boy! Although Liu Yi is a waste that I will kill sooner or later, he is a direct descendant of my Liu family after all. You dare to kill him and not give face to my Liu family. I will teach you a lesson today!" He drew his bow and arrows again and shot continuously! It only took three or five breaths. He shot twelve arrows in a row. "The last time you entered the inner city, my brothers wanted to cause trouble for you, but they didn't expect you to live in the main building of the Tianjian Division!" "Well, today you broke into the city without permission and killed so many people. This captain has done a great job!" "Tomorrow I will take your head and laugh at the incompetence of those brothers!" Then the captain named Liu shot the thirteenth arrow! Lin Yan, who was sitting on the horse, remained calm. He moved slightly and clapped his hands. Knock down the arrow! "Great skill! Catch my last arrow!" The young man surnamed Liu's eyes lit up slightly, and he said, "Since I was born, there have been few people of my age who can receive my 'Four Elephant Divine Arrows'!" He drew his bow and arrow again! But the arrow has not been shot yet! Lin Yan, who was standing under the city, picked up the crossbow and pulled the trigger! With a whoosh! A small crossbow arrow cut through the air! Under the light, it pierced directly into the forehead of the young man named Liu. "What the hell is this divine arrow..." Lin Yan was too lazy to learn the so-called Four Symbols Divine Arrows. He just confirmed that the other party did not shoot the arrow for the official purpose of defending the city. Just because of Liu Yi's matter, he developed a personal grudge! Looking at the drunken body, it is obvious that he is another direct descendant of a wealthy family who is going through the motions among the city defense forces in the "safe environment" of the inner city, preparing for promotion! "It's just a worm-like thing, it insults the word 'city defense'!" Lin Yan withdrew his gaze and saw that the soldiers on the city were all on alert.

He said no more, drew his sword, pointed at the city gate, and said, "I am entering the city for one thing, to investigate a case!" "If the city gates are not open tonight, I will break through them myself!" "This city gate and this city wall were once a shield protecting the survival of the human race!" "But it cannot serve as a protective armor for those evildoers in the inner city!" Lin Yan dismounted, holding up the Zhaoye Sword, and shouted, "Whoever dares to stop me will be killed!" - Inner city, Jiantiansi. "Report! The general of Wuchang has rushed out from Anle Tower!" "Report! The new city lieutenant of the Outer South Yamen had one arm cut off by the Chief Flag Envoy of Wuchang... Now the Chief Flag Envoy of Wuchang is coming to the inner city from the heavy siege of the Outer South Yamen!" "Report! The general of the Wuchang Banner has already rushed to the inner city and shot the city defense captain to death with one arrow. He intends to forcefully attack the city!" "Report..." Information from the outside world came in one after another. The commander closed his eyes slightly, his expression calm. "Has Zhou Yuan arrived?" "Deputy Commander Zhou has arrived at the southern city wall." "That's all right, let's go down." The commander waved his hand, his tone somewhat complicated. At this moment, the old man stuck his head out and said with a smile: "I quite like this rough man..." "That's his personality. He's likely to die quickly." The commander shook his head. "You didn't want him to be the sword hanging over Gaoliu City?" The old man mocked, "What he did tonight is exactly what you said that day!" "Bullshit! I asked the 'rough man' who assassinated the city lieutenant Wang Yuan to be the knife hanging over the city!" The commander could not help but get angry and said, "Who asked him to be the knife in his capacity as the chief flag bearer of the Heavenly Monitoring Department?" "But isn't the identity of the Heavenly Supervisor just this knife?" The old man raised his eyebrows and said, "Killing people as a 'rough man' is a crime and a provocation to the human race's high-ranking officials! If he handles the case in the name of the Heavenly Supervisor, then he can kill people justifiedly! This kid is much smarter than you think!" "This matter involves too many people, and he acted too hastily, leaving no time for arrangements... After tonight, I, the Heavenly Supervisor, will protect him from the consequences!" The commander said in a deep voice, "I am under a lot of pressure." "Isn't this the scene you wanted to see?" The old man said, "He made such a fuss, the news must have spread to Qifeng City! From tonight onwards, you can proceed with a thorough investigation of the city expansion and the case of embezzlement of materials..." The commander nodded slightly and replied, "That's right! Although he was too reckless in this matter, he showed the majesty that a Tianjiansi should have!" At this point, the commander continued, "However, at this point, he, as the general flag bearer, has almost done his job. Now it's our turn." The old man thought for a moment and asked, "Wu Chang intends to charge into the inner city and kill everyone on the list one by one! Are you planning to let Zhou Yuan do this?"

"No! I have to do this myself!" The commander said slowly: "Zhou Yuan is a younger generation after all. He is not very old and can live longer than me!" At this point, he sighed and said, "Although his ambitions are different from mine, if someone is to take over as the commander of the Heavenly Monitoring Department in the future, he is a more suitable candidate!" "What happened tonight is bound to offend half of the high-ranking forces in the inner city, which will be detrimental to Zhou Yuan's future succession to the Heavenly Supervisor." "In fact, as the supreme commander, it is not appropriate for me to come forward and do this personally." "But I'm dying, and facing a dying enemy, they will be patient." "And I can use this incident to tell them how fierce a dying Qi Refining Realm peak can be!" The commander drew his sword and said faintly, "My sword has not seen blood for a long time." The old man thought for a moment and said, "After tonight, the prestige of the Tianjian Division will rise back to what it was in the past. The deterrence it has on all parties will last at least until you die..." "In fact, I can live two more years." The commander smiled and said, "But what happened tonight won't keep them down for two years! So, I have to tell them that I can only live for half a year!" "Suppress it for half a year, that's enough." The old man nodded, and then said: "Before you die, go see the current city guard! As for the chief temple priest, I will go see him in person when the time comes!" "We'll discuss the matter half a year later." The commander walked out of the door holding a knife, and said, "Bring me the jade lion!" - At the same time, under the city wall of the inner city. Lin Yan waved the blade, the light was like water, and thousands of arrows could not hit him. He rushed to the city gate, raised his sword, and was about to chop it down. But before the knife fell, he saw a hand holding his wrist. "almost." Zhou Yuan said in a gentle voice, smiling: "Give me the list, and I will kill the people behind..." He tilted his head to look at Lin Yan and said slowly: "Go back to Wai Nan Si, you have done a great deed today, I will report it to Qifeng Prefecture!" "great merit?" Lin Yan said: "What I did tonight was not a serious crime?" "What's wrong with enforcing the law impartially?" Deputy Commander Zhou slowly extended his hand. The true energy burst out and forced the city gate open.

He straightened his clothes and said, "I am Zhou Yuan, working with the General Envoy of Wuchang to investigate the case!" "The general flag has issued an order. Anyone who obstructs will be killed!" (End of this chapter)