Suppress and Kill Zhao Yuantai! Third-Rank Experts Clash!

The figure was an elderly man dressed in magnificent robes.

His aura was as deep and vast as an abyss or sea, immensely powerful!

Jiang Bei's expression darkened sharply.

He could not discern the other man's exact cultivation realm, but the man could shatter space!

Jiang Bei could shatter space because he possessed the Void Leap talent!

But this man did so through sheer strength!

In other words, he was a genuine third-rank powerhouse!

"Young friend, you are quite capable. You've chased the lord of Qingzhou around like a stray dog. Isn't that going a little too far?"

The elderly man in ornate robes spoke calmly, but his pupils contracted slightly, leaking a cold and sinister chill.

"Th-Thank you, my lord!"

Zhao Yuantai was also covered in blood, practically turned into a bloody man. His condition was not much better than Xue Changsheng's.

Yet upon seeing this figure appear, a brilliant light burst from his eyes, as though he had glimpsed hope of survival!

"Young friend, perhaps you do not know me. This old man is Xue Yan, the Minister of Works of the imperial court. I do not care what grudge lies between you and Zhao Yuantai, but he is my man. It is not your place to kill him."

The elderly man in ornate robes spoke gravely, his words incomparably forceful and filled with blatant threat.

Minister of Works?

Jiang Bei's brow immediately furrowed.

Though he had never been to the Imperial City, he knew which officials served in the imperial court.

The Minister of Works was one of them!

He served under the Inspector-General! His official rank was second rank!

He had never expected someone like this to be drawn to a minor Qingzhou.

And the man was truly not holding back. Without even asking for the