A mere constable actually dared to judge the man who had saved Ning'an City from fire and water like that.
Absolutely ridiculous!
"If not for Lord Li, could you be sleeping here in peace?"
"If not for Lord Li, could you be collecting your monthly pay so leisurely?"
"If not for Lord Li, a nobody like you would have long since become food in some demon's belly!"
Uh... how did you manage to insult me while praising me at the same time?
Li Xuanxiao stared blankly at Ling Yan, beginning to admire this talented fellow.
The moment Ling Yan saw Li Xuanxiao's expression, his anger flared up!
But in order to maintain his image before Si Miaoyin, he could not very well lose his temper.
Arguing with such a minor character would really lower his status.
So he could only order Li Xuanxiao to summon the magistrate.
"Tell him the Demon Slayer Division has arrived."
Li Xuanxiao finally reacted this time. "You're inspectors from the Demon Slayer Division?"
"Boy, at least you have some knowledge! Why aren't you reporting it at once?"
Li Xuanxiao shook his head. "I can't report it."
Ling Yan's face turned cold. "What do you mean?"
"The magistrate is already dead."
What!?
The magistrate was dead?
"How did the magistrate die?"
Li Xuanxiao answered honestly, "He was killed by Li Xuanxiao."
!!!!!
Ling Yan and Si Miaoyin's minds both crashed.
The great hero who slew demons and banished evil in the eyes of the people was a murderer who had killed the magistrate?
Or had the murderer who killed the magistrate later become a great hero who slew demons and banished evil?
Ling Yan's expression kept shifting. His head felt so itchy, as though a brain were about to grow out of it.
"Hey, hey."
Li Xuanxiao waved a hand in front of the two of them.
Ling Yan turned his head. "Don't talk. I'm thinking."
"Oh, sorry."
Li Xuanxiao immediately fell silent. After all, interrupting someone's thoughts was very rude.
"Forget it. I won't think about it anymore. Who is in charge of Ning'an City now? Bring him here!"
As soon as the words fell.
Hurried footsteps rang out beyond the door.
Several Constables arrived together.
When they saw Si Miaoyin and Ling Yan, their expressions changed, and they immediately clasped their fists in salute.
"Wang Debiao, constable of Ning'an City, greets the two inspectors!"
The other Constables also offered respectful greetings.
Si Miaoyin nodded. "No need for formalities, Constables."
"We came to inspect the situation in Ning'an City."
"We hope you will cooperate with our inspection."
The Constables nodded repeatedly. "Cooperate, of course we'll cooperate!"
Si Miaoyin gave a light smile. "Then the first thing I wish to understand is, who exactly is this Lord Li?"
"And why did he murder an imperial official?"
The Constables' brows revealed their conflict. Their gazes swept toward Li Xuanxiao, who was standing to one side watching the show, and they did not know how to explain it.
"Uh... this... that..."
Ling Yan pulled a stern face. "What do you mean, this and that? Answer when you're asked!"
"I know Lord Li is powerful, but with me here, you don't need to fear him. Just speak freely!"
Ling Yan thought the Constables were intimidated by Lord Li's tyrannical might and did not dare reveal the truth.
He immediately released the full force of his Profound Realm aura.
A terrifying pressure descended on the spot. Though it would not harm the Constables, it inflicted enormous psychological pressure upon them.
Li Xuanxiao, who was watching the show from the side, raised his brows slightly as well.
He secretly rejoiced that he was also in the Profound Realm. Otherwise, whether he lived or died would not be up to him now.
A single realm was a heavenly chasm, an entirely different concept.
Within the same realm, those with talent might be able to fight above their level.
But when separated by an entire major realm, the possibility of resistance was practically nonexistent.
Cold sweat dripped from the Constables.
Wang Debiao's face showed struggle as he helplessly spoke. "We ask that the two lords do not blame Li Xuanxiao."
"He truly had no other choice."
The other Constables also voiced their agreement.
Ling Yan froze, not expecting them to say such a thing.
Could there be some hidden truth behind this matter?
"Oh? Then please, Constables, tell us everything in detail!"
The Constables immediately spilled everything: how the magistrate had neglected his duties, yielded step by step to the demons, sold out martial artists, and sought only to protect himself.
Si Miaoyin and Ling Yan's brows gradually furrowed as they listened.
They could not imagine what kind of lives the people had lived under such a magistrate's rule.
Demons had actually been able to enter the city and openly feed on humans.
In the end, the magistrate had even compromised and allowed demons to feed on martial artists!
What kind of conduct was that?
He had sold out his own kind, sold out his colleagues, offered them to demons for their enjoyment, all in exchange for his own survival and official career.
Si Miaoyin clenched her silver teeth, her little face flushing red as faint anger flickered in her beautiful eyes.
Ling Yan narrowed his eyes. If he had been here, he likely would have been unable to resist cutting off the magistrate's head as well!
But no matter how wicked the magistrate had been, he was still an imperial official.
Even if his crimes were heinous, the court should have judged him.
Not some insignificant constable.
Defying one's superior and killing an official was no minor crime either.
"Li Xuanxiao had no choice but to resort to such a measure."
"After killing the magistrate, he carried out a great cleansing of the demons that had entered the city!"
"Not only that, he even risked danger alone and ventured deep into demon territory, casting life and death aside, all to return a bright and clear heaven to Ning'an City."
"Two inspectors, Li Xuanxiao truly is Ning'an City's great benefactor."
"Please do not punish him. He really made me cry to death."
Li Xuanxiao started picking at the floor again. How could these old fellows say such mushy things too?
Ling Yan remained silent.
Si Miaoyin's eyes reddened slightly.
An imposing image quietly took shape in her heart: a man who sacrificed himself for others, who did not hesitate to bear criminal charges in order to serve the people and wipe out evil root and branch.
She had decided!
She would definitely plead for him properly.
For such a selfless man, her uncle would surely show mercy as well!
"I understand. Please, Constables, invite Lord Li here."
"I will do everything possible to lessen his punishment! I promise!"
That single word, "invite," revealed far too much.
Ling Yan's brows furrowed slightly, but he said nothing.
In his heart, he also greatly approved of what Lord Li had done.
Even much of his earlier displeasure toward him had dissipated.
Upon hearing this, the Constables fell silent again.
Their gazes only kept drifting toward Li Xuanxiao, who was watching the show not far away.
Si Miaoyin was somewhat puzzled. She had told them to invite the man over, so why were they looking at him?
Could he be Lord Li?
The instant the thought surfaced, she nearly laughed herself.
This little constable looked about the same age as her.
In a small place like Ning'an City, reaching the Profound Realm at that age would already be considered remarkable!
Did he really think everyone was a genius like her?
Besides, reaching her current realm had not been achieved through talent alone.
As the daughter of a martial arts aristocratic family in the royal city, she had never lacked martial arts resources.
In this tiny corner that was Ning'an City, even if the entire city pooled its strength to train one person, it would be impossible to achieve such a result!
Li Xuanxiao rubbed his nose. Seeing the Constables' gazes, he could not keep playing dumb.
He strode before the two bewildered inspectors.
"The Li Xuanxiao you are looking for..."
"Is me."
What!?
Ling Yan was utterly shocked.
Si Miaoyin's beautiful eyes widened enormously. Her expression was not quite one of beauty ruined by shock, but it was close enough.
Li Xuanxiao glanced at Si Miaoyin. He had not expected that cherry little mouth to open so wide!
Potential!
In that instant, Billy knew he had to marry Jenny!
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