On a street in the inner city.
Xu Yunfeng stopped the carriage, long saber in hand.
He narrowed his eyes at the road ahead and spoke in a steady voice.
"I am Xu Yunfeng, a constable of the county yamen. On Constable Chief Cao Bin's orders, I am searching for a fugitive! Please step down and submit to an inspection!"
Inside the carriage, the others heard him. Cheng Ran rose first.
He pressed a hand to Jiang Ning's shoulder, then lifted the curtain and stepped out.
"Xu Yunfeng, have you lost your mind?" Cheng Ran said. "You're nothing but a constable, yet you dare stop my carriage?"
Xu Yunfeng's eyes remained fixed on the carriage, as though he could see through its thick curtain and walls.
Only then did he turn his gaze to Cheng Ran.
"So it's the Cheng Family's eldest young master!"
"You know who I am, and you still dare stop me?"
Xu Yunfeng cupped his hands slightly. "My apologies. I'm carrying out official business! Constable Chief Cao Bin ordered me to search for a fugitive. For the safety of everyone in Luoshui County, I must do my duty."
"I suspect a fugitive is hiding in your carriage, Young Master Cheng!"
"Please make this easy for me and let me inspect it."
Anger flashed across Cheng Ran's face. "A mere constable dares cross me? Send Cao Bin himself!"
As he spoke, Cheng Ran slowly pulled on a pair of black gloves.
Xu Yunfeng smiled at the sight.
"Your qi and blood have reached perfection, Young Master Cheng, and you're about to enter the ranks of the Martial Dao. Impressive. But please know your limits and stay back."
Xu Yunfeng stepped forward, long saber in hand.
Qi and blood surged through his entire body, and the saber in