The Top Detective of Our Qingzhou Imperial Guard

The sound, though light, was heard by everyone in the group, all of whom were martial artists.

Naturally, they heard it and sensed that something was amiss.

Commander Feng, a martial artist in the Grandmaster Realm, reacted swiftly. He threw open the tent flap and entered directly.

Su Fei and the others followed closely behind into the tent.

Inside, the scene was somewhat chaotic. Long Teng, the Commander of the Qingzhou Army whom they had seen earlier receiving rewards, now had a purplish-blue face. He was staggering, evading a palm strike imbued with gray energy and a white lotus.

The attacker was a masked man in black. Su Fei recognized the palm technique as the White Lotus Annihilation Palm.

Judging by its power, it was many times stronger than the one displayed by the White Lotus Sect elder.

"Zhao Feiying, you damned traitor."

After dodging the White Lotus Annihilation Palm, Long Teng roared at Zhao Feiying.

Even while poisoned, he forcefully channeled his True Qi and unleashed a palm strike at Zhao Feiying, but Zhao Feiying managed to evade it.

"Long Teng, you old fool, just die obediently. Stop struggling."

"You're deeply poisoned, your True Qi is scattered. You still want to kill me? Do you think you're still the intact Grandmaster Realm Commander of the Qingzhou Army, Long Teng, who stood above everyone else."

Commander Feng surveyed the scene, adjusted his clothes, and coughed before speaking.

"Long Teng, my friend, how have you been?"

Long Teng wore a wry smile. He stopped pursuing Zhao Feiying and stood his ground.

The masked Grandmaster saw the sudden arrival of a group of Imperial Guards and inwardly thought it was bad.

Zhao Feiying looked shocked and muttered to himself.

"So many Imperial Guards. But Li Yan just died not long ago. We were clearly very quick in dealing with Long Teng. How did you get to the military camp so fast? Did you already find out it was me? How is that possible?"

Commander Feng looked at the shocked Zhao Feiying with a sense of satisfaction.

"Fast? This is considered fast? Zhao Feiying, let me tell you, when I was riding my horse on the way, I was leisurely enjoying the scenery."

"Let me introduce you. This is our Qingzhou Imperial Guard's top detective, Commander Su Fei."

"He solved the Arms case in less than a day. You've fallen into his hands this time."

He said this with a boastful expression, as if he, Feng Changqing, was the top detective of the Qingzhou Imperial Guard, not Su Fei.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Feiying glared at Su Fei with venom.

"Damn Imperial Guards. I remember you. If only I had killed you the first time I saw you, this wouldn't have happened."

Commander Feng simply shook his head and looked at Zhao Feiying.

"Vice Commander Zhao, am I right? I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. I know you're a peak Xiantian Realm martial artist, and your strength is quite good."

"But our Commander Su here is only eighteen years old and is also a Xiantian Realm martial artist. Moreover, his strength is definitely not below yours. You know how powerful the White Lotus Sect's Xiantian Realm Dao Soldiers are, right? He shattered them directly."

The masked man's eyes flashed, and his gaze towards Su Fei became somewhat interested.

"Young man, you are already a Xiantian martial artist at such a young age. The Divine White Lotus Dao Soldier proves your combat prowess is not bad. I already know about your case-solving ability, which shows you are a meticulous person."

"For someone like you to only be a Commander in the Imperial Guard is a waste of talent. Would you be willing to join our White Lotus Sect?"

"If you agree, young man, and join our Divine White Lotus Sect, talent like yours will surely be most warmly welcomed by our Divine White Lotus Sect."

"Even our sect elders can impart their skills to you. In just a few days, you can become a Grandmaster Realm martial artist. You can choose several of our powerful martial arts techniques. What do you think?"

"You know, although Great Xuan has many powerful martial arts, they all require merit to be exchanged for."

Before Su Fei could speak, Zhao Feiying, standing nearby, became anxious and interjected.

"Ah, White Lotus Envoy, what are you saying? Didn't you tell me that as long as I poisoned Long Teng's food and helped you kill him, and then took control of the Qingzhou Army, I would become a White Lotus Sect incense master, and the White Lotus Sect elders would impart their techniques to help me break through to the Grandmaster Realm?"

"I've been helping your White Lotus Sect all along, transporting a lot of military equipment for you. Have you forgotten all that?"

Facing Zhao Feiying's eager questioning, the White Lotus Envoy patiently explained.

"Zhao Feiying, the Divine Sect naturally remembers your contributions. What we promised you will still hold true. Don't worry, our Divine Sect will still need you to manage the Qingzhou Army in the future. At that time, you will be the Commander of the Qingzhou Army and the Qingzhou Governor, enjoying endless wealth and status. How can this Su Fei compare to you?"

Hearing this, Zhao Feiying grinned, his eyes distant, lost in anticipation of the future.

Seeing Zhao Feiying like this, a hint of mockery involuntarily appeared in the White Lotus Envoy's eyes.

Su Fei saw all of this through the God-tier Insight Technique. If the recruitment words spoken by the White Lotus Envoy in front of him were mostly true, then...

As for how much of Zhao Feiying's words were true and how much were false, that was up to individual interpretation.

With the system in hand, Su Fei only needed to follow the system and steadily complete his missions to naturally become a martial arts powerhouse.

There's no need to involve the White Lotus Sect.

Su Fei shook his head and said.

"The White Lotus Sect spreads heresy to deceive the masses, they love to rebel and cause widespread suffering, and they privately sell weapons. As an Imperial Guard, how could I possibly collude with the likes of you?"

"Your attempt to recruit me is simply an insult."

Commander Feng, listening from the side, clapped his hands and laughed heartily.

"Well said, Su Fei. I was right about you. You have backbone, and are truly one of us in the Imperial Guard. After this case is resolved, your merits will be substantial. I will personally ensure you are promoted to Hundred Households Officer."

The smile on the White Lotus envoy's face vanished instantly, and killing intent surged in his eyes.

"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. What's a mere Hundred Households Officer? Once I've dealt with Feng Changqing, I'll talk to you."

Before he finished speaking, his figure flickered, and his palms, surrounded by gray energy, shot towards Commander Feng.

The pressure of the Grandmaster Realm erupted, blanketing the entire tent.

"Feng Changqing, it's been many years. Is your 'Stone Splitting Hand' still as fierce as it was back then?"

Commander Feng didn't retreat; instead, he advanced, his hands forming claws. His knuckles glowed with a faint golden luster, this being his own martial art, Stone Splitting Hand, which he had cultivated to Major Accomplishment.

"Whether my Stone Splitting Hand is fierce or not, you'll find out if you try."

"Bang!"

Palms met claws, and surges of energy scattered. The table within the tent was instantly shattered.

Their figures intertwined, palm strikes and claw shadows continuously flying. In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged dozens of moves, and by the looks of it, the fight was too close to call.

Seeing this, Zhao Feiying's eyes flashed with a predatory glint. He unbuckled a pair of Mysterious Iron Gauntlets from his waist and, with a "clack," fastened them onto his hands. The edges of the gauntlets gleamed with a sharp, cold light.

He charged fiercely at Su Fei. The True Qi of a peak Xiantian Realm martial artist condensed on the gauntlets, forming a faint red glow.

"You're Su Fei, right? Although we might become colleagues in the future, right now, we are still enemies. I'll take you down first before dealing with the other Imperial Guards."