Guang'an

With thirty kowtows completed in a flash, the black-robed youth straightened up, staring intently at Xu Yi, and said coldly, "I've finished my kowtows. You've killed who you needed to kill, and vented your anger. Can I leave now?"

When one is under another's roof, one must bow their head. However, the rage burning within the black-robed youth had already soared to the heavens. He was determined that as soon as he returned to Baima County, he would immediately gather his men and come back to grind this brat to dust. No, before torturing this brat to death, he would make him witness firsthand how he would toy with and destroy that old man and that child.

Xu Yi chuckled coldly, "Leave? Where do you think you're going? You think I'm just venting my anger? Ridiculous! I am an official of the Great Yue Royal Court. Every word and deed I utter is guided by the laws of the Great Yue Royal Court. You gathered a crowd to commit assault first, and then attempted to kill an official. The kowtows just now were merely compensation for Uncle Mu's injuries. Your lesser crimes are pardoned, but your capital offense is unavoidable. It seems you are truly ignorant of the law, or rather, you have no regard for the laws of the Great Yue Royal Court in your heart at all."

"I *%￥￥..."

The black-robed youth was about to explode. His vision swam, and he felt faint. So, after all this, this bastard never intended to let him go! Weren't the kowtows he just performed completely in vain!

This was also the last thought he had in this world. A green light flashed again, and his head flew into the air. For the first time, the black-robed youth's eyes saw his own back.

His head landed, his eyes wide with indignation. He could never have imagined that coming to the small Furong Town to show off would cost him his extremely noble life.

After dispatching the black-robed youth, Xu Yi helped Uncle Mu up and strode forward. Wherever he went, the crowds that had gathered parted like a wave.

At this moment, the constables of Furong Town and the laws of the Great Yue Royal Court carried an unprecedented weight in the hearts of all the townsfolk.

Gu Jianming found Xu Yi at a medical clinic, less than half an hour after Xu Yi had killed the black-robed youth.

Uncle Mu's injuries had been treated. After drinking a bowl of restorative medicine, the effects were astonishingly good. The severe wounds all over his body had already begun to scab over.

As for Qiu Wa, after staying in Uncle Mu's room for a while, she only complained of drowsiness, skipped dinner, and went back to her room to fall into a deep sleep.

Gu Jianming pulled Xu Yi to the back courtyard of the clinic and immediately said, "Little brother, you've hidden so much from me, and caused me so much trouble. I just went home for a nap, and you've stirred up this colossal mess. What am I supposed to do..."

Gu Jianming's face was flushed red, and his words were anxious. Clearly, Xu Yi's actions this time had not been a small shock to him.

Xu Yi replied, "Brother Gu, why do you worry? When evil people oppress the good, it is the duty of a constable to protect the peace of the region. I have always taken the laws of the Great Yue Royal Court as my guiding principles. Where have I gone wrong?"

Gu Jianming was speechless. When he arrived, he had already thoroughly investigated the tragic events at the pier.

He also knew Xu Yi's words. At first, he couldn't understand why Xu Yi, when killing people, kept bringing up the laws of the Great Yue Royal Court. In Furong Town, the laws of the Great Yue Royal Court were only used against commoners; they had never been able to restrain the powerful.

Now, hearing Xu Yi speak like this again, he suddenly understood Xu Yi's intentions.

Xu Yi, in front of thousands of people today, executing a villain according to the laws of Great Yue, would surely spread throughout Guang'an.

Under such circumstances, if anyone dared to make a move against Xu Yi, it would be equivalent to slapping the Great Yue Royal Court in the face.

No matter how corrupt the local government of the Great Yue Royal Court might be, such a major case involving the court's dignity would be investigated to the very end.

Clearly, Xu Yi's actions were openly dragging the Great Yue Royal Court behind him.

"You brat, you're sly as a fox!"

Gu Jianming stomped his foot and said, "But don't forget, you're not alone anymore. You can't feed yourself and your whole family. They might not dare to attack you, but what about the old man and the child? Can you watch over them twenty-four hours a day?"

Xu Yi was stunned. After a moment's thought, he smiled and said, "Brother Gu, since you've considered this, you must have a way to teach me. I hope you won't hold back your advice!"

"You! You're such a slippery fellow!"

Gu Jianming burst into laughter. After laughing, he remained silent.

This Xu Yi was no longer the Xu Yi of the past. Having lived two lives, he was extremely adept at human relationships and worldly affairs. He immediately said with a smile, "Brother Gu, we hit it off from the moment we met. It was thanks to Brother Gu's care that I was able to join the public service. I will never forget this kindness and favor. Brother Gu, please speak your mind."

Gu Jianming clapped his hands and said, "Good, Little Brother Yi is straightforward. If I hesitate any further, I'll be the one acting like a petty man. It's like this: with your talent, Brother Yi, your rise in the public service is just around the corner. The small patrol office of Furong Town is too shallow a pond for a dragon like you. I, your elder brother, ask for nothing else. I just hope that when you achieve great success, you won't forget the Furong Town patrol office. Specifically, I want a promise from you: no matter what your future development may be, please serve as a lifelong guest elder of our Furong Town patrol office. Don't worry, Brother Yi, this lifelong guest elder position won't require your energy, nor will it tie you down. It will merely borrow your golden signboard to bask in some glory!"

Xu Yi replied, "What's so difficult about that? I'm honored by Brother Gu's high regard, and I couldn't ask for more."

"Haha, that's great, that's great!"

Gu Jianming couldn't stop smiling.

From the stories he had heard alone, he had judged that Xu Yi was likely a powerhouse at the Body Tempering Peak. To reach the Body Tempering Peak at such a young age, it was almost a certainty that he would reach the Qi Sea Realm. At that time, Xu Yi would be listed alongside the ancient sages whose names were displayed in the Martial Arts Hall. The glory it would bring to the Furong Town patrol office would be immense.

Gu Jianming suppressed his excitement and clarified Xu Yi's predicament: "The calamity you faced today is not difficult to resolve. Travel sixty li south, and the disaster will dissipate."

"Go to Guang'an City?"

Sixty li to the south was precisely Guang'an City.

Gu Jianming nodded and said, "Guang'an City is the core of Guang'an Prefecture. The city has strict prohibitions. Fighting is forbidden within the city, and martial artists are forbidden from harming civilians. The stringent laws of the Great Yue Royal Court are most fully embodied within the city. As long as you enter Guang'an City, the Black Dragon Hall, no matter how powerful they are, will absolutely not dare to lay a hand on that old man and child. However, it might cause you some trouble."

"What do you mean by that?"

Hearing that Uncle Mu and Qiu Wa's safety was guaranteed, Xu Yi was first relieved. As for other troubles, he truly didn't fear them.

Gu Jianming explained, "Although fighting is forbidden in Guang'an City, there are many martial artists, and conflicts arise frequently. No matter how strong the Great Yue Royal Court is, it's impossible to completely eliminate conflicts. Instead of blocking them, it's better to channel them. Therefore, the Prefect of Guang'an has designated specific areas for those in conflict to resolve their disputes. One party only needs to pay a certain commission, and the Prefect of Guang'an will forcibly arrange a duel. If the other party refuses to fight, they will be forcibly expelled from the city."

"The feud you have with the Black Dragon Hall today is extremely deep. I fear that even after entering Guang'an City, they will relentlessly pursue you. You must be very careful. However, you don't need to worry too much, elder brother. I have already made arrangements. This time, when you go to Guang'an City, you can use my official identity from Furong Town. Furong Town has an office in Guang'an City. The former manager of the office, Old Qin, has already been transferred by me. Once you enter Guang'an, you can go directly to the office and take over Old Qin's position. With this official status, no matter how arrogant the Black Dragon Hall is, they will likely have to show some consideration."