Squad Leader Su's Wise and Decisive Action, The Imperial Guards' Sagacity

The two figures moved rapidly past each other in the courtyard, the clang of the Golden Saber against the long saber echoing incessantly as True Qi spilled outwards.

The surrounding ground was pulverized by the residual shockwaves of the Innate True Qi.

Wan Mengchang, being older and more experienced in combat, was at a disadvantage but managed to hold on for the moment.

However, he knew in his heart that defeat was only a matter of time if this continued. Captain Li's True Qi was more potent than his, and his realm was a level higher.

In a prolonged fight, he was bound to lose.

"I can't hesitate any longer."

A fierce glint flashed in Wan Mengchang's eyes. He suddenly pulled out a pill bottle from his robes, removed the stopper, and poured a blood-red pill into his mouth.

A surge of violent energy erupted instantly.

His aura surged significantly. His previously graying hair began to faintly show a bloody hue, his eyes turned red, and his presence grew stronger than before, hinting at an advancement towards the fourth level of the Xiantian Realm.

"That's a Blood Burst Pill!"

Captain Li's expression changed. Although the Blood Burst Pill could temporarily boost cultivation, it caused immense damage to the body.

It seemed this old fellow was truly desperate.

"Get out of my way."

Wan Mengchang roared, his Golden Saber cleaving with potent Innate True Qi, forcing Captain Li to dodge.

After pushing Captain Li back, Wan Mengchang didn't linger. He knew this state wouldn't last long. His gaze swept across the surroundings, finally locking onto Su Fei not far away.

In his opinion, although this young Imperial Guard's saber technique was decent, his realm was ultimately too low, making him the best target to break through the encirclement.

"Kid, get out of my way."

Wan Mengchang moved like lightning, abandoning Captain Li and striking at Su Fei with a palm, Innate True Qi shooting out with his fierce palm strike.

"Su Fei, retreat quickly!"

Captain Li was alarmed by this and quickly pursued with his saber, but he was a step too slow due to the distance.

Su Fei's pupils contracted sharply as he felt the terrifying True Qi contained within the palm strike.

Just as he was about to evade.

He suddenly remembered his mission was to capture the mastermind behind the scenes.

Therefore, he absolutely could not retreat.

This Wan Mengchang was the mastermind behind the case. If he escaped, wouldn't the mission issued by the system to him be a direct failure?

With this thought, Su Fei made up his mind.

He circulated all the Nine Yang True Qi in his dantian, channeling it entirely into the Spring Embroidered Saber.

"Thunderous Saber Art, break through!"

The saber light flashed, swift as thunder, carrying an unstoppable momentum as it slashed towards Wan Mengchang's palm strike.

This saber strike condensed all his True Qi, combined with the perfected Thunderous Saber Art. Lightning seemed to flicker around the saber.

"Clang!"

The saber and palm met, emitting a dull, heavy sound.

Su Fei felt a massive force surge through him, and he was forced back repeatedly, his face pale. He had already sustained a minor internal injury.

However, his saber didn't leave Wan Mengchang unscathed. The violent lightning saber energy broke through the palm strike.

And blocked Wan Mengchang's escape.

"How is this possible?"

Wan Mengchang looked at Su Fei in disbelief. He hadn't expected an Imperial Guard in the True Qi Realm to be able to block his palm strike, crossing a major realm.

Just then, the effects of the Blood Burst Pill in Wan Mengchang's body began to fade. A wave of intense weakness instantly swept over him, his True Qi rapidly declined, and his aura plummeted.

Captain Li seized this fleeting opportunity, appearing behind Wan Mengchang and bringing his saber down.

"Pfft!"

Wan Mengchang's arm was severed, blood splattering everywhere.

Captain Li then placed his saber across Wan Mengchang's neck.

Wan Mengchang sighed, appearing several years older. The Golden Saber in his hand clattered to the ground.

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With Wan Mengchang captured, the remaining Golden Saber Society members completely lost their will to fight and surrendered their weapons.

Captain Li sheathed his saber and stood, looking at Su Fei with a hint of approval on his face.

"Good lad, you've got guts. I was really sweating for you."

"Your current strength allows you to directly withstand an attack from a Xiantian Realm martial artist. It seems you'll reach the Xiantian Realm very soon."

"Truly the top genius of our Qingzhou Thousand Households Office."

Su Fei smiled.

"It is my duty to help you, my lord."

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Hearing the system's prompt, Su Fei's heart rejoiced. The mission was complete, and the harvest was good.

Then, Captain Li ordered his strongmen to take these gang members and Wan Mengchang back to the Thousand Households Office for interrogation.

There were still dozens of Golden Saber Society members alive.

Captain Li had people tie up Wan Mengchang and the surrendering Golden Saber Society members.

He then ordered people to bring the alchemy furnace dregs used for refining pills as evidence. The group then majestically headed back towards the Qingzhou Thousand Households Office.

Hundreds of people walked along the street with great momentum, attracting many onlookers.

"What's going on? Why did the Imperial Guard arrest so many people?"

"Isn't that Sect Master Wan of the Golden Saber Society leading them? Why is he tied up?"

The crowd of onlookers grew larger and larger. Seeing Wan Mengchang bound by chains, they started whispering to each other.

Most of them were confused and questioning, and some even muttered softly.

"Did the Imperial Guard arrest the wrong person? How could Sect Master Wan break the law? He's a good person. He even sent me cotton clothes last winter."

"Who says not? My elderly parents also received his kindness."

Wan Mengchang's face showed some shame.

Captain Li frowned tighter as he listened to the surrounding discussions.

He dismounted and walked to the front of the crowd, speaking loudly.

"Everyone, please quiet down."

The noise gradually subsided, and hundreds of eyes focused on him.

Captain Li pointed at the escorted Wan Mengchang and said in a voice like a bell.

"Do you know why this person was arrested?"

Wan Mengchang lowered his head and remained silent.

"Wan Mengchang, while appearing charitable, secretly abducted dozens of children and used their vital essence to refine Qi and Blood Pills. When the Imperial Guard attempted to arrest him, the entire Golden Saber Society resisted, which is why they were all apprehended."

Captain Li suddenly pointed to the evidence accompanying them.

"These alchemy furnace dregs are ironclad proof. The rescued children are now at the Thousand Households Office waiting for their families to claim them."

These words struck the onlookers like a thunderclap, leaving them stunned.

"What? Abducting children and using their vital essence to refine pills? The Golden Saber Society did this?"

"No wonder we always heard about missing children in the west of the city. It was him!"

"A villain in human skin. We actually thought so highly of him."

The doubt instantly turned into anger, and spittle and curses flew towards Wan Mengchang.

Wan Mengchang lowered his head, his body trembling slightly, his face ashen.

At this moment, Captain Li pointed at Su Fei with his finger.

"This is Squad Leader Su, under my command. He cracked the missing children case and was the first to discover the Golden Saber Society's abduction of children."

Upon hearing this.

The surrounding people started discussing again.

"Lord Su is wise and decisive. Thank you to the Imperial Guard for eliminating evil for the people, arresting criminals, and protecting the peace of our Qingzhou."

"All the adults of the Imperial Guard are wise."