Shen Ye

Upon hearing Chen Shan's words, Xu Zhengxiong's expression turned extremely serious.

"Old Chen, are you certain that people from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau have arrived?"

Chen Shan nodded. "I am certain. The people from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau have already reached the County Yamen; they are likely meeting with the County Magistrate right now."

"Could it be that there are demons or evil cults in Qingshan County?"

A Deputy Constable asked curiously.

"Perhaps they are just passing through. Who knows? It's probably just a formality anyway," another Deputy Constable remarked.

"I hope it's just an evil cult and not demons. Otherwise, given our strength, we'd be in for a miserable time."

"What are you afraid of? Even if there are demons, aren't there the lords from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau? We'll likely just be there to assist."

Listening to their discussion, Fang Xing did not interject, choosing to listen silently.

Demons or evil cults.

Regardless of which it was, it was no small matter.

At the very least, for a place like Qingshan County, it was a significant event.

Fang Xing did not overthink it.

He would just wait.

He would know the specifics soon enough.

Even if demons truly appeared, there were people from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau presiding over the situation.

If he couldn't beat them, couldn't he just run?

His Gale Step had been cultivated to the peak of perfection.

When it came to running away, he had more capital than anyone else.

A group of people gathered in the main hall of the County Yamen, while the runners from the four major departments waited in their respective quarters.

Summoning all the Constables and Deputy Constables surely meant something major was afoot.

The sun gradually rose.

Around the third quarter of the Chen hour, three figures appeared in the eyes of Fang Xing and his group.

Lin Zheng, the Qingshan County Assistant Magistrate, and the other, the Qingshan County Magistrate, Zhang Chen!

These were the top figures of Qingshan County, yet walking in front of them was a young man in black tight-fitting martial attire.

As the County Magistrate and Assistant Magistrate of Qingshan, they could only follow behind the young man in black.

As soon as the three appeared, the entire Yamen hall fell silent.

Everyone's gaze was fixed upon the young man in black leading the way.

Though they did not know him, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that this young man was no simple person.

The aura he exuded was calm and composed, yet an invisible sense of oppression blanketed the room.

So this is a man from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau. He truly is an expert!

Although he couldn't gauge his specific strength, Fang Xing could faintly sense an oppressive aura.

To possess such might from just a single glance—there was no need to guess; this young man in black was at least a Transformation Force expert.

After all, he himself was currently at the Dark Force stage.

Even at the peak of Dark Force, it wouldn't cause him to feel such palpitations.

This young man in black had reached at least the Transformation Force level.

Setting aside his identity, his raw strength alone was formidable.

The hall was deathly silent.

As the three drew closer, everyone straightened their backs.

Soon, the three reached the group.

The leading young man in black swept his gaze over them, pausing slightly on Fang Xing.

Under that gaze, Fang Xing felt as if he had been seen through.

But it was only for an instant before the sensation vanished.

"Lord Shen, everyone is here. These four are the Constables of Qingshan County, ready to follow all of your orders."

Once they reached the group, the County Magistrate Zhang Chen spoke with a beaming smile.

Seeing the County Magistrate's attitude, the crowd looked at the young man in black with even greater reverence.

It was settled; this person was definitely a big shot from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau.

The young man in black scanned the crowd, his expression indifferent. "Let me introduce myself. My surname is Shen, and my given name is Ye. I come from Jiang Province City. I have summoned you all today because of a certain situation."

Hearing this, everyone pricked up their ears, focusing their full attention.

"This situation concerns an evil cult, and I require your assistance."

"If you have orders, my lord, we will certainly do our best to assist," Constable Yang Bo said first, his face full of flattery.

If one could catch the eye of a big shot from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau, things would be different in the future; perhaps they could even climb higher.

Following him, the other three Constables spoke up as well, their tones full of respect.

Fang Xing and the other Deputy Constables remained silent, looking very calm.

However, these words confirmed his suspicions.

This big shot from the Heavenly Supervision Bureau must have come for the Fire Worship Cult.

Shen Ye looked at them and nodded. "Then I thank you all. However, this operation requires secrecy. We shouldn't have too many people; a few will suffice."

Hearing this, Zhang Chen asked, "Then, Lord Shen, how many people do you intend to take?"

"Just five," Shen Ye said flatly.

"Five..."

Hearing this, the other Deputy Constables exchanged glances.

Looking at it this way, aside from their boss, only one more person could be chosen.

"Add him. The rest are not needed," Shen Ye said, lifting a finger to point at someone.

Me?

Seeing Shen Ye select him, Fang Xing was slightly startled, but he quickly regained his composure and stepped forward. "I await your orders, my lord."

"Fang Xing..."

The few Deputy Constables watched this scene in astonishment, and Xu Zhengxiong and the others were also quite surprised.

But when Yang Bo saw that the person chosen was Fang Xing, he couldn't stay calm.

He bowed and said, "Lord Shen, he has only been a martial artist for about two months. His strength is likely insufficient, and I fear he may delay your plans. Perhaps you should choose someone else?"

Hearing this, the Constables' gazes clashed, and Xu Zhengxiong frowned.

It seemed aimed at Fang Xing, but in reality, it was aimed at him.

This was clearly saying that his man wasn't good enough!

Could he endure this!?

Xu Zhengxiong immediately spoke up. "Lord Shen, although Fang Xing has only been a martial artist for a few months, his strength is quite good. He once killed a Bright Force martial artist and will certainly not delay your plans."

Fang Xing was his man, so as the boss, he had to stand up for him.

Being chosen for this mission was no ordinary task.

If he could catch the eye of the Heavenly Supervision Bureau—even if they didn't favor him—just leaving an impression was a path to a limitless future.

"Your name is Fang Xing?"

Shen Ye ignored the two and looked at Fang Xing to ask.

Fang Xing nodded. "Reporting to you, my lord, my name is indeed Fang Xing. The 'Fang' of the square earth, the 'Xing' of the stars."

Shen Ye nodded lightly, then turned his gaze toward Yang Bo.

"You feel his strength is insufficient?"

Hearing this, Xu Zhengxiong's expression changed, but he dared not say more. A flash of joy crossed Yang Bo's eyes, and he immediately said, "Lord Shen, I feel his strength is lacking. It would be safer to replace him with someone else."

Xu Zhengxiong's face darkened, but at this moment, he could not say anything further.

"Hmm, what you say has some merit. If his strength is too weak, he might indeed disrupt the plan. Then you need not join the operation. Adding Fang Xing, four people will be enough."

Shen Ye said calmly.

Yang Bo: "...?"

Shen Ye's words instantly left everyone stunned.

Especially Yang Bo, who wore an expression of disbelief.

By making that suggestion, he had "kicked" himself out?

"Lord Shen, you... you mean he is replacing me?" Yang Bo asked, stunned and bewildered.

"A Dark Force replacing a Bright Force, is there a problem?" Shen Ye said with a calm face.

Dark... Dark Force?!

As soon as Shen Ye's words left his lips, every pair of eyes turned to Fang Xing, their pupils constricting sharply.

He was a Dark Force expert...

This... how could this be possible?!

How could he possibly have reached Dark Force?!

Shen Ye's words not only left the several Constables and Deputy Constables feeling intensely shocked, but even the Assistant Magistrate Lin Zheng and the County Magistrate Zhang Chen felt surprised.

Especially Lin Zheng.

He remembered very clearly that, back then, Fang Xing had only just stepped into Bright Force not long ago.

To become a Dark Force practitioner in just over two months.

This was absolutely a genius!

Stepping into Dark Force cultivation in two months meant that breaking through to Transformation Force in the future certainly wouldn't be a big problem.

The main hall suddenly fell silent.

These words left Yang Bo completely stunned where he stood.

Dark Force!

This sentence exploded in his heart like a thunderclap.