Slaying His Superior, Rocket Promotion

Zhang Meng hurriedly dodged, but Ning Chuan's large hand arrived in a flash.

Zhang Meng was horrified. The long saber at his waist instantly left its sheath and swept toward Ning Chuan's waist.

Ning Chuan seized Zhang Meng by the throat with one hand and swung his other hand outward.

The long saber flew away with a clang, then pierced the wall with a puff, buried up to the hilt.

"Mm, mm, mm..."

With his throat seized, Zhang Meng's strength was completely locked down. His legs kicked wildly and his hands clawed about before his head lolled aside and he fainted.

"Stop!"

"Let him go!"

"How dare you!"

Furious roars came from outside.

With a clatter, a crowd of Imperial Guards rushed in and angrily shouted at Ning Chuan.

Some other Imperial Guards followed from a distance to watch the show.

At their head stood a tall, burly man with blade-sharp eyes and a gloomy expression.

A scar stretched across his face from the corner of his eye to his chin.

Like a huge centipede crawling across his face, it made him look exceptionally vicious.

He looked at the seven Imperial Guards lying on the ground, then at Zhang Meng dangling from Ning Chuan's hand.

"Ning Chuan, you have committed such a monstrous crime.

"You dared break into the Imperial Guard's Heavenly Prison. You have walked right into the net!"

The tall, burly man stared at Ning Chuan with the confidence of someone who had everything under control.

"Who are you?" Ning Chuan asked.

"Impudent! How dare you speak to Lord Ma like that!"

"Kid, kneel and confess at once.

"Lord Ma may spare you a quick death for the sake of your former comradeship!"

Before the tall, burly man could speak,

A young man with a red bulbous nose leaped out, jabbing a finger in Ning Chuan's face as he cursed loudly.

Bang!

"Ah...!"

Ning Chuan kicked the red-nosed man into a corner.

He clutched his crotch with both hands, his face flushing red and gradually twisting as he let out a pig-slaughtering scream.

A few others had wanted to step forward and curse Ning Chuan, but upon seeing the red-nosed man's fate, they immediately drew back.

The scene fell silent, save for the young red-nosed man's screams.

Ning Chuan kicked out without even sparing the red-nosed man a glance, his eyes fixed on Ma Dayuan.

"So you're that damned Ma Dayuan.

"You arrested my people.

"You stole my goods.

"You framed me and shifted the blame onto me!

"How many benefits did that Straw Bag Strategist from the County Yamen give you?"

Ma Dayuan's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly barked out a rebuke.

"Shut up!"

The Imperial Guard answered only to the Emperor and most feared colluding with officials.

If word got out that he had been bought off by the County Yamen, he would no longer be able to survive in the Imperial Guard.

A savage smile spread across his face. Disregarding the fact that Zhang Meng was still in the other party's hands, he waved a large hand.

"Criminal Ning Chuan has brazenly broken out of prison. His crimes are unforgivable. Execute him on the spot!

"Get him!"

The dozen or so captains behind Ma Dayuan exchanged glances and drew their long sabers.

They formed a battle formation and charged at Ning Chuan.

More than a dozen long sabers transformed into layer upon layer of saber light that swept toward Ning Chuan, intent on grinding him into dust.

Ning Chuan tightened his grip and snapped Zhang Meng's neck with a crack, casually tossing the corpse aside.

Great Strength Vajra Palm!

Golden light flickered around his hands, transforming into palm shadows that filled the sky and crashed down upon the saber light.

Clang, clang...

After a burst of metal-on-metal ringing, the Imperial Guards cried out repeatedly as every long saber in their hands flew free.

Ning Chuan stepped on Tianshu and used the Big Dipper Seven Stars Step, instantly returning to his original spot.

Then came a series of thuds as bodies hit the ground.

The Imperial Guards who had charged forward were all slain by Ning Chuan, transformed into a string of Attribute Points.

At the scene,

Only Ma Dayuan remained standing alone.

Ma Dayuan stood frozen. Seeing all his subordinates slaughtered in an instant, he could not process it for a moment.

They had all been his diehard loyalists.

With so many dead at once, his influence in the Imperial Guard had been greatly diminished.

The watching Imperial Guards behind them all sucked in cold breaths.

"This kid is too ruthless!"

"No wonder he was recommended by Lord Leng. He really is formidable!"

"This kid has some nerve. He actually dared kill a superior in the Imperial Guard!"

The noisy voices behind him gradually brought Ma Dayuan back to his senses.

His eyes split with rage, and he ground his teeth.

"Kid, I'll kill you!"

With a furious roar, the long saber at his waist rang as it left its sheath.

With a flick of his wrist, a string of saber light came whistling toward Ning Chuan.

He had already advanced to Martial Arts Sixth Rank, becoming a master, and he had complete confidence in his strength.

"Kid, I'll sever all four of your limbs, then torture you to death slowly!"

"Is that so?"

Golden light radiated from Ning Chuan's large hand as he thrust it directly into the saber light.

The saber light struck his hand with metallic clangs, as though it had struck steel.

Clangs rang out chaotically and scraps of clothing flew everywhere, yet Ning Chuan was completely unharmed.

The golden palm passed through the saber light and struck Ma Dayuan's chest, producing a dull bang.

Ma Dayuan's long saber flew from his hand. His body hurtled backward, slammed into the wall, and slid down.

He landed in the corner and struggled to raise his head.

His eyes were filled with unwillingness and regret.

"You... you... why are you so strong?!"

After saying that, his head tilted aside, and he died.

"Ding, 23 Attribute Points obtained for killing an enemy."

The Heavenly Prison was silent, so quiet that even a crow or sparrow could be heard.

The watching Imperial Guards were dumbfounded. Ning Chuan had actually dared to kill someone.

This time, Ning Chuan had stirred up a hornet's nest.

"Something huge has happened!"

"Quick, report to Lord Leng!"

Someone came to their senses and dashed out like a wisp of smoke.

Others stood rooted in place, looking at Ning Chuan with fear in their eyes.

"No need to report it. Lord Leng already knows!"

The Imperial Guard who had just run out retreated back inside.

Then Xiao Lian entered briskly with eight Imperial Guards.

Xiao Lian's gaze was sharp and her expression grim as she swept her eyes over the scene.

The people behind her secretly gave Ning Chuan a thumbs-up.

"Kid, you've got guts. You have my respect!"

Then Xiao Lian said in a grave voice:

"By Lord Leng's order!"

"Ning Chuan killed the Second Boss and Third Boss of Three Tiger Mountain in Qingshan Town. This is recorded as great merit!"

"Ning Chuan killed the First Boss and Second Boss on Second Dragon Mountain, and slew more than five hundred bandits. This is recorded as great merit!"

"Ning Chuan killed the Second Boss of the six bandit strongholds at Eagle Sorrow Gorge. This is recorded as great merit!"

"The Black Tiger Gang colluded with bandits and preyed upon the common people. Ning Chuan slew them. This is recorded as great merit!"

"Ma Dayuan colluded with bandits and intended rebellion. Ning Chuan killed him. This is recorded as great merit!"

"Ning Chuan's merits are outstanding. He is promoted to Squad Leader, replacing Ma Dayuan!"

As Ning Chuan listened to Xiao Lian, the corners of his mouth slowly rose.

Lord Leng, that girl was a real one!

"Many thanks to Lord Leng. Many thanks to Lady Xiao Lian!"

He had still been wondering how to clean up the mess from today, but Lord Leng had already stepped in to wipe his ass for him!

Xiao Lian's voice was crisp and lingering, like echoes circling the rafters.

As she announced each achievement, the only sound in the entire place was people sucking in cold breaths.

"This isn't a prison breaker. He's a great hero!"

"That Ma Dayuan overestimated himself and finally got himself killed!"

"Tch, this is nothing more than Lord Leng's method of eliminating dissidents!"

The watching Imperial Guards wore complicated expressions, while their awe for Leng Hanshuang grew even deeper.

After Xiao Lian announced Lord Leng's orders, she arranged for people to clear the scene, release Shopkeeper Li and the others, return the warhorses, and handle the rest.

Ning Chuan reassured Shopkeeper Li, Zhang Dashan, and the others.

His fellow colleagues also came forward one after another to congratulate him, their eyes filled with awe.

For a time, Ning Chuan's limelight was unmatched.

What he did not know was that a rumor about him and Leng Hanshuang was spreading everywhere.

Seven or eight Imperial Guards had barely left the Heavenly Prison before gathering together and talking with animated expressions.

"Have you heard? The new Ning Chuan is Demoness Leng's male favorite!"

"No way. Lord Leng looks pretty upright, doesn't she?"

"Hiss, who would've thought that Demoness Leng, despite looking so stern and proper, liked this sort of thing too? She's even keeping a pretty boy!"

"Damn, no way! How do you know?"

"Think about it. If he weren't her male favorite, why would Ning Chuan dare cause trouble and kill his superior the moment he arrived, yet have nothing happen to him?"

"Shh, keep it down. If Demoness Leng hears you, you'll be dead for sure!"

There were several other scenes just like this!