Taking Over Captain Wang's Team!

The next morning, Lu Feng came to the County Yamen as usual, but the moment he entered, he sensed an air of tension.

The constables and Yamen Runners inside all wore expressions of fear and unease.

After casually sweeping his gaze around, Lu Feng heard them whispering about the Enemy scout.

Among the things they discussed were the County Magistrate's assassination attempt yesterday, as well as the gruesome massacre of Captain Wang's entire family by the spy.

Rather than feeling nervous at their discussion, Lu Feng felt delight rise in his heart.

He had not expected everyone to blame the deaths of Captain Wang's family on the Enemy scout. This meant he no longer had to worry about anyone suspecting him.

At that moment, Fan Tao hurried over and said in a low voice, "Captain Lu, have you heard about what happened last night?"

Lu Feng put on a puzzled expression. "What happened last night? What exactly happened?"

Seeing this, Fan Tao recounted everything that had taken place the previous night.

After hearing him out, Lu Feng feigned surprise and realization. "An Enemy scout actually entered the city! How is the County Magistrate now?"

"According to Yamen Runner Xiao Wang, the County Magistrate was injured and is currently recovering at his residence. Thus, the County Yamen's affairs have temporarily been handed over to the County Assistant, County Lieutenant, and Chief Clerk," Fan Tao replied.

"Mm, I understand."

With that, Lu Feng began the day's roll call and work assignments.

Once the arrangements were complete, Yamen Runner Xiao Zhang suddenly approached him, made a fist and tucked fingers in salute, and said, "Captain Lu, the three officials are waiting in the hall to discuss an important matter with you."

Lu Feng nodded slightly. "Alright, I'll go at once!"

He then made his way to the County Yamen's main hall, where the County Assistant, County Lieutenant, Chief Clerk, and two captains were already waiting for him.

Lu Feng made a fist and tucked fingers in salute to the group, then stood behind Captain Fang.

When County Assistant Zhou Yongsi saw him enter, a scrutinizing look appeared in his eyes.

At that moment, the County Lieutenant beside him suddenly spoke. "Alright, everyone is here. We can begin!"

Only then did Zhou Yongsi shift his gaze away from Lu Feng. "I trust you have all heard about last night's events. Enemy scouts have infiltrated Qinglu County City. These villains not only injured the County Magistrate, but also wiped out Captain Wang's entire family. Therefore, over the next week, the city's patrols and defenses must be strengthened twofold."

Everyone felt this was only right. Since the Enemy scouts could wipe out Captain Wang's family, they could very well strike at others as well.

After a pause, Zhou Yongsi continued, "However, now that Captain Wang has been harmed by Enemy scouts, the duties he was responsible for have been left vacant. Those duties must be taken over by someone, so this official recommends that Captain Lu take over. What do you all think?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes toward Lu Feng, wanting to see what he himself thought.

Though Lu Feng's face remained calm, he cursed Zhou Yongsi several times over in his heart.

That bastard clearly knew his main task was to cultivate martial arts and prepare for the Martial Examination two months from now, yet he was piling Captain Wang's duties onto him as well.

On the surface, it looked as though he was increasing Lu Feng's authority, but in truth, he was trying to leave him no time to cultivate.

Yet Lu Feng could not openly reject Zhou Yongsi's arrangement. He made a fist and tucked fingers in salute. "This subordinate thanks County Assistant Zhou for his favor. Since you recommend me, I naturally will not disappoint you."

His answer brought a faint, scheming smile to Zhou Yongsi's face. "Hehe, Captain Lu truly is a forthright man. Since that is the case, then it is settled."

At this moment, County Lieutenant Li Muyuan and Chief Clerk Lu Yan, seated nearby, both frowned slightly.

Neither had expected Lu Feng to agree so readily. Now that the County Assistant had finalized the matter, even they could not easily speak up to interfere.

Afterward, the group discussed for a while longer how to capture the Enemy scouts.

Unfortunately, the Enemy scouts were all experts in the Martial Master Realm. Even if they found them, they had no way of capturing those spies.

So no amount of discussion would have any meaning.

After leaving the Yamen hall, Lu Feng turned and headed for the Yamen Room where Captain Wang had been stationed.

Thirty constables stood inside the room. They had all originally been members of Captain Wang's squad.

Lu Feng swept his gaze over them and spotted quite a few familiar faces, including Chen Yu and Wang Dahai.

Both possessed strength at the peak of the Seventh-Rank Martial Artist level, and they had once exchanged blows with him during the selection for new captains.

When the crowd saw Lu Feng enter the Yamen Room, they all made a fist and tucked fingers in salute.

"We pay respects to Captain Lu!"

Lu Feng nodded slightly. "Mm. Everyone should already know about Captain Wang's situation. From today onward, your squad will fall under my, Lu Feng's, command!"

Upon hearing this, everyone revealed surprised expressions, but after a moment's thought, they all understood.

Watching the changes in their expressions, Lu Feng continued, "Alright. Since you are now under Lu's command, all previous work arrangements are canceled. I will assign your duties anew."

They had already mentally prepared themselves for this, so they were not particularly surprised.

After a brief pause, Lu Feng began assigning duties. "Starting today, the squad will be divided into day and night shifts. Chen Yu will lead the day shift, while Wang Dahai will lead the night shift. Each team will be responsible for six hours of patrol and defense duty. Is that clear?"

The moment he said this, Chen Yu and Wang Dahai were visibly stunned.

Though their Martial Realm was somewhat higher, Captain Wang had never valued them much, so they had always lacked an opportunity to prove themselves.

Yet the moment Lu Feng took command, he appointed them as shift leaders. Neither of them had expected it.

After staring blankly for a moment, the two hurried forward to Lu Feng, made a fist and tucked fingers in salute, and said, "Thank you for Captain Lu's trust. We will certainly organize and manage the shifts properly."

Lu Feng smiled. "Hehe, Lu has witnessed your strength before. However, the Enemy scouts involved this time are no ordinary foes. If you discover anyone suspicious during patrols, remember to notify me immediately. Do not alert the snake in the grass!"

"Yes, we obey!"

Afterward, Lu Feng divided the thirty men into two shifts, leaving Chen Yu and Wang Dahai to work out the details of their duties.

Captain Wang had previously been responsible for patrol and defense work on West Street and at the West Gate. Now that all of it had fallen into Lu Feng's hands, half of Qinglu County City's districts and gates were under his jurisdiction.

By Lu Feng's reckoning, the two enemy scouts who had escaped last night had likely already fled the county city.

As for whether those scouts could be caught, he did not care. He only needed to ensure the safety of County Magistrate Wang Lichuan.

Because the matter of the upcoming Martial Examination would still require the County Magistrate's support. If anything happened to the County Magistrate, County Assistant Zhou Yongsi would definitely leap out to obstruct the matter.

When that time came, never mind taking part in the Martial Examination—even whether he could keep his position as captain would be uncertain.

After arranging the work below, Lu Feng returned to his room and began cultivating Peiyuan Gong.

[You circulate Peiyuan Gong once. Proficiency +1]

[You circulate Peiyuan Gong once. Proficiency +1]

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