Eternal Saber-Chapter 252 - 37: Finished with One Stroke

County Governor’s Mansion.

Zhao Ruqi, after tossing and turning with his concubine, had just fallen asleep when a commotion arose outside, full of noise.

"What’s going on?"

Zhao Ruqi opened his sleepy eyes and glanced outside.

Flames shone through the window from outside, illuminating the room brightly, with countless people holding torches.

Before he could react, there was a loud knocking at the door, and the housekeeper’s voice came through: "Master, get up quickly, something terrible has happened!"

Zhao Ruqi frowned deeply, quickly put on his clothes, and opened the door.

The housekeeper, sweating heavily, said in a panic, "Master, that Imperial Envoy has slaughtered the Profound Celestial Temple! He has already brought Observatory Master Ye and stormed into the County Governor’s Mansion!"

"What!"

Zhao Ruqi was shocked, his whole body shivered, and he instantly woke up, hurriedly asking, "How many people did he bring into the city?"

"No one else."

The housekeeper quickly said, "He alone slaughtered through the Profound Celestial Temple, corpses are everywhere, blood flows like a river, it’s simply an Asura field!"

Zhao Ruqi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He thought that this Imperial Envoy had brought an army into the city to destroy the Profound Celestial Temple.

"Has the Cyan Dragon Bureau heard the news?"

Zhao Ruqi asked again.

The housekeeper replied, "They know, Captain Lou is on his way with reinforcements."

"What are you panicking for!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruqi felt reassured and said, "Bring my Official Seal and summon all the city defense troops here to follow my command!"

Zhao Ruqi took over the Long Sword handed by a servant, tied it to his waist, and smirked coldly, "I will go and meet this Imperial Envoy first, and see what he’s up to!"

Just as he rushed to the front hall of the County Mansion, he saw a tall and young man holding an Imperial Token in one hand and a gleaming long knife in the other, with piercing eyes and a commanding presence!

Observatory Master Ye Zhi was crawling at his feet, trembling, and was stammering about certain matters.

Zhao Ruqi casually listened to a few sentences.

Ye Zhi was speaking about how he poisoned the porridge and then framed the monks of Evergreen Temple.

Beside them, the County Governor was half-sitting in a chair, pale-faced, holding a pen.

Writing on white paper according to Ye Zhi’s words.

"Imperial Envoy, what do you mean by this?"

Zhao Ruqi, leading many Chief Constables and governmental officials, barged in from behind, his face unfriendly, and asked in a deep voice.

"Lord Zhao, save me!"

Upon hearing Zhao Ruqi’s voice, Ye Zhi was invigorated and immediately called for help.

The County Governor next to him also tried to stand up and move towards Zhao Ruqi.

Poof!

Without a word, Chen Tang slashed Ye Zhi’s ankle with a knife, instantly severing his tendon!

"Ah!"

Ye Zhi screamed in pain.

Chen Tang stepped on his back and said slowly, "I didn’t tell you to stop, so keep talking!"

The County Governor, who had just stood up, trembled in fear before he could take a step and sat back down, staring at the white paper, ready to continue writing.

Bam!

At this moment, a group of Cyan Dragon Guards rushed in from outside, led by Azure Dragon Department Captain Lou Yan.

Behind him were five Cyan Dragon Guard Captains and dozens of Cyan Dragon Guards.

"It’s you?"

Recognizing Chen Tang, Lou Yan let out a slight exclamation.

But his eyes quickly flashed a resolute look, face darkened, pointing at Chen Tang with a loud shout, "Cyan Dragon Guards, capture this man!"

"The Imperial Token is here, as if His Holiness is present, let me see who dares to act!"

Chen Tang brandished the Imperial Token, staring at the Cyan Dragon Guards, and said coldly, "Anyone who dares to advance is committing treason!"

The Cyan Dragon Guards exchanged glances, with doubt and fear growing in their hearts.

Regardless, the Cyan Dragon Bureau, in name, follows His Holiness’ commands.

"What Imperial Token?"

Lou Yan shouted loudly, "This person’s identity is a fake!"

"Lou Yan ignores the Imperial Token granted by His Holiness, intending treason, capture him for me!"

Chen Tang shouted loudly.

The Cyan Dragon Guards still didn’t move.

The situation before them was somewhat unclear, making it hard to act against Lou Yan.

At this moment, several black iron balls rolled to the feet of the Cyan Dragon Guards.

Before they could react, the balls exploded, releasing a choking smoke that obscured their sight!

"Cough cough!"

"Retreat quickly!"

"Where are you going!"

Inside the front hall, chaos erupted, accompanied by violent coughing.

Bang bang clank!

Amidst the smoke, someone seemed to break in, clashing with Lou Yan.

"Who are you..."

Lou Yan sternly shouted.

No response came, only a fierce onslaught like a storm.

"City defense troops, into the mansion!"

Zhao Ruqi immediately ordered.

A gentle breeze blew, and before long, the smoke gradually dispersed, revealing more than twenty people in the hall.

With his hair disheveled and in a sorry state, Lou Yan was subdued, unable to move. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Standing beside him, two people pulled off their masks, revealing Yan Qi and Jing Wuming.

The Qilin Guard, Vermilion Bird Guard were all present!

"Boss!"

Several Cyan Dragon Guard Captains exclaimed in shock and were about to step forward.

"Don’t move!"

Jing Wuming held a knife to Lou Yan’s neck, his eyes sharp, and said, "I am Qilin Department Captain Jing Wuming, and this is Vermilion Bird Department Captain Yan Qi."

"Lord Jing, Lord Yan, there must be some misunderstanding."

A Cyan Dragon Guard Captain cupped his fists and said with a frown, "Please release our Captain Lou."

Yan Qi said dismissively, "To attack an Imperial Envoy is akin to treason, there’s no misunderstanding."

"Nonsense!"

Though Lou Yan couldn’t move, he still spoke loudly, "This man does not carry the surname Yuan, he’s called Chen Tang, known as the Lion-Tiger Arhat, the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, not an Imperial Envoy!"

"Indeed."

Chen Tang openly admitted, walking toward Lou Yan with a long knife, nodding, "I am Chen Tang."

At the utterance of ’Lion-Tiger Arhat,’ the Cyan Dragon Guards exchanged looks, their expressions altered.

This name had indeed become well-known recently.

Visitors to the court often heard of this title.

It was said that this man killed a Barbarian Race prodigy in the Capital City to save the face of Qian Country and His Holiness.

Chen Tang approached Lou Yan, smiled faintly, and said, "However, your information is outdated; I’m no longer the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, and this Token was given to me by His Holiness himself."

"Chen Tang, what are you so smug about?"

Lou Yan sneered, "The Emperor’s new policies have incited public outrage, and now heavenly retribution has come. Losing power is inevitable!"

"Without the Emperor’s protection, you’re nothing. Let’s see how long you can be arrogant!"

"How long I remain arrogant, I’m not sure, but at least, you won’t see it."

Finishing his words, Chen Tang raised his hand and slit Lou Yan’s throat with his knife!

Blood gushed forth instantly!

"You..."

Lou Yan looked at Chen Tang in disbelief, stunned.

He hadn’t expected Chen Tang to be so ruthless, not giving him any chance!

He was a Captain of the Cyan Dragon Bureau; even if he committed a severe crime, he should be detained and taken to the Capital City for trial at the Supreme Court before sentencing.

This Chen Tang didn’t even give him that chance!

One clean and decisive move with the knife.