A Word Decides Life or Death

Qin Yan inquired briefly about the current situation.

"Boss, your businesses are always packed with customers, especially the hot pot restaurants, where there are always long queues."

Even Magistrate Jiang visited in person and praised it highly.

The other brothers are also doing well!

Zong Xiaoshan reported the facts truthfully.

The three of them were eating breakfast when Chen Ergou hurriedly came to Qin Yan's side and whispered a few words in his ear.

"Madam Chen and Jiang Wan have been arrested and taken to the county government office!"

Qin Yan couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Absolutely true, the people who did it seem to be from the Jiang Family!" Chen Ergou chuckled in a low voice. "My men heard it clearly; they mentioned Magistrate Jiang's legal wife. I guess it was his mistress who was discovered."

"That was amazing!"

Qin Xiaoyi's eyes lit up. "What a pity, I didn't get to see Jiang Wan's disheveled state."

Let's see if he's still as arrogant as before!

When Jiang Wan first arrived in Clear Water Village, she captivated quite a few people.

However, after getting to know her personality, no one liked her.

Hearing that the other person was in trouble, he couldn't help but feel a little schadenfreude.

"Boss, should we go take a look?"

"You'd be a fool to see that!" Qin Yan rolled his eyes. "That's their family scandal, how could they possibly let you see it?"

"Weren't you supposed to be coordinating official business with them?"

"When dealing with official business, it doesn't mean they want you to see their personal affairs."

Qin Yan chuckled and cursed, then turned to Chen Ergou: "I'm going to give you something next. Go tell Shi Hu and his men."

"Quietly find those tomb raiders in Qinghe Town, and tell me their identities."

"No problem, boss. I'll arrange it right away."

Chen Ergou nodded. They were now considered part of the underworld, so they naturally knew some of the ways and connections.

"Oh, right, boss, there's one more thing. That little bastard Li An ate at our restaurant and didn't pay."

They even beat up our people.

Chen Ergou immediately spoke up after thinking of something.

"When did this happen?!" Qin Yan's eyes turned cold!

"Just last night, one of our waiters got splashed with hot oil from a hot pot restaurant and is still receiving treatment at the clinic!"

The doctor said that even if it's cured, it will leave the person disfigured.

Chen Ergou said through gritted teeth.

"That Li An is far too arrogant. Does he really think he can act with impunity just because his father is Li Wenqing?"

Zong Xiaoshan's face remained flushed with anger upon hearing this.

"No rush, I'll teach him a lesson later." Qin Yan sneered, he was just looking for an opportunity to deal with his good master.

"Give the order: I'll cover the medical expenses for that guy. Make sure he gets well."

"Yes, boss!"

"Let's go to the county government office!"

Qin Yan straightened his clothes; he wanted to finish the procedures with Jiang Fuji as soon as possible.

Next, it's time to deal with that little brat.

I just arrived at the county government office.

Qin Yan greeted the yamen runners with practiced ease!

"Master Qin, what brings you here?"

When the yamen runner Cao Lu saw Qin Yan, he naturally smiled. This man was a junior Lord Jiang had recognized, and could be considered a favorite of his.

He certainly wouldn't dare offend them.

"Master Qin, you've come at an inopportune time. Lord Jiang's household is in turmoil; it's best not to provoke him."

Cao Lu said in a low voice.

"Oh, did they start fighting?" Qin Yan's eyes lit up as he asked curiously.

"How could we possibly know about this? There are people watching outside."

Cao Lu said with some regret.

Qin Yan was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

"Lord County Captain!"

Just as the two were talking, Cao Lu's expression changed, and he quickly bowed and greeted the person not far away!

"Um!"

Lu Chi nodded slightly, stared at Qin Yan for a moment, and then said, "You are Qin Yan!"

Qin Yan had heard of this county magistrate, but this was the first time he had met him.

"I am Qin Yan!"

"I've heard my cousin mention you," Lu Chi said with a smile. "He told me he wanted you to join the army."

Too bad you absolutely refuse!

As he spoke, a hint of displeasure crept into his tone!

In his opinion, this kid was really clueless; with his cousin valuing him, why would he want to become a lowly person?

Lack of ambition!

Moreover, he showed absolutely no respect for me. Even if you are Jiang Fuji's nephew or descendant, you still don't respect me, a county magistrate, at all.

Qin Yan naturally saw through the other party's intentions, and given his current status, he really didn't need to take the other party seriously.

Qin Yan smiled faintly, "I've come to the county government office on official business."

From now on, County Magistrate Lu and I will be considered colleagues.

"What!"

Lu Chi looked at Qin Yan with a surprised expression, then shook his head and laughed, "Nephew Qin, how could we be colleagues? Don't joke like that."

Cao Lu tugged at Qin Yan's sleeve, signaling him to stop talking nonsense.

Qin Yan smiled mysteriously and took out an appointment document from his pocket!

"County Commandant Lu, shall we take a look?"

Lu Chi frowned instantly upon seeing the document; its format clearly indicated it was an official document.

For a moment, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised and doubtful.

After thinking for a moment, he took the document, but his expression changed drastically when he saw its contents.

They stared in horror at Qin Yan, who was wearing a half-smile!

"Down...!"

"County Commandant Lu, come inside and talk!" Qin Yan immediately stopped the other man from speaking and said with a smile.

"Yes!"

Lu Chi forced an awkward smile, but his heart was in turmoil.

If he remembers correctly, Qin Yan is only fourteen years old now.

A fourteen-year-old Demon-Suppression Envoy, Principal Seventh Rank official.

"No wonder my cousin thinks so highly of Qin Yan!"

Lu Chi smiled wryly to himself, realizing he had almost made a fool of himself in front of this young man.

He had long heard of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau and had even had the privilege of meeting several Demon-Suppression Envoys, each of whom was extremely mysterious and powerful.

The methods were even more astonishing!

As a county constable, and with the support of his Lineage, he knew far more than the average person.

The Demon-Suppression Envoy is an official position with virtually no taboos, and among the people in officialdom, the Demon-Suppression Envoy is definitely one of the most untouchable.

"Lord Qin, I misspoke earlier, please forgive me."

"County Commandant Lu, please don't take it to heart. I don't want to reveal my identity for now; I have a mission!"

"Understood!" Lu Chi immediately replied with a smile, feeling even more relieved.

Looking at Qin Yan, he felt quite conflicted.

He was already Principal Seventh Rank at such a young age, while I was over thirty and only a Subordinate Eighth Rank official.

However, in the current environment, befriending a Demon-Suppression Envoy would be entirely beneficial.

"County Commandant Lu, we've called each other brothers in private, but I do have a favor to ask of you...!"

Seeing that no one was around, Qin Yan spoke in a low voice.

"Brother Qin, what are you saying? Please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you need from me."

Lu Chi already had the intention to make friends with them, so he readily patted his chest and assured them.

"Li Wenqing's son, Li An, not only dined and dashed at my restaurant, but also injured one of my employees, scalding him with hot oil all over his body!"

Qin Yan said with a smile.

Lu Chi was shocked upon hearing this. He naturally knew Qin Yan's background, and at the same time, he thought to himself that Li Wenqing was unlucky.

That good-for-nothing actually offended this man.

"Brother Qin, don't worry, your business is my business. He's just a kid, yet he dares to cause trouble in your restaurant."

I will never tolerate such reckless behavior.

Lu Chi readily agreed.

The Azure Blade Gang is just a gang that operates in the martial arts world; dealing with them would be child's play for them.

Moreover, his cousin Lu Xiao Principal Fourth Rank Commandant with three thousand soldiers under his command.

If you dare to lay a hand on him, you'll have to chop even the ants in his house upright.