Ghost-Head Saber Chilled to the Bone, Qin the Executioner Slays Demons and Vanquishes Evil! (Please Follow)

The yamen's response.

Or rather, Gao Wusheng's response.

It was somewhat better than Qin Zheng had expected.

The other party had not chosen to act directly and force him to swallow the Brain-Devouring Pill.

As he walked out of the yamen and left that somewhat chilly building, this was what he thought.

But Qin Zheng could also guess the reason: he had made public his killing of the Bear Demon, and the other party was restrained from acting because of it.

Or perhaps the transaction between the Bear Demon and Gao Wusheng had already been completed.

His killing of the Bear Demon was not particularly significant to Gao Wusheng.

And Gao Wusheng could even use the black bear Half-Demon's background to threaten and coerce him.

According to Gao Wusheng, that Half-Demon's father was a human grandmaster, while his mother was a Shapeshifting Great Demon.

They would seek revenge for the Half-Demon and come after him.

Gao Wusheng wanted the enormous pressure to make him bow his head, seek Gao Wusheng's protection, and willingly swallow the Brain-Devouring Pill.

But he was no fool. Why should he wait in Black Goose City for them to arrive?

In any case, he had always been alone in Black Goose City, with few people he knew.

He would return, pack his bags, leave the city, and vanish into the jianghu from then on.

The world was vast. Where could he not go?

Why stay here and wait for two people he could not currently handle to come knocking for revenge?

Perhaps to the people of this world, this was the land where they had been born and raised—their roots.

Thus, unless absolutely necessary, they would never leave their hometowns and fly far away.

But Qin Zheng was not bound by such thoughts at all.

He had come here through transmigration. There was nothing here worth clinging to.

Now that unmanageable evil guests had come to his door, if he did not leave now, then when would he?!

Qin Zheng used his lightness skill and quickly returned to the small courtyard where he lived in the south of the city.

He simply packed a bundle, put away the silver and banknotes he had collected, and prepared some dried provisions and clothes.

Looking at the small courtyard where he had not actually lived for long, Qin Zheng let out a soft sigh before turning and leaving.

By this point, after a full day of spreading, Qin Zheng's name had already resounded throughout Black Goose City.

The Ghost-Head Saber chilled to the bone; Qin the Executioner slew demons and vanquished evil!

This was the saying spread by the people of Black Goose City whenever they spoke of Qin Zheng's demon-slaying fame.

Thus, as Qin Zheng walked through the streets of Black Goose City, he was immediately recognized by the citizens, who shouted and cheered for him.

This made Qin Zheng feel slightly embarrassed, while his gaze darkened faintly.

Without someone guiding them, how could every citizen have come to know him in such a short time?!

Someone must have deliberately spread his name as a demon slayer!

Making him like a lamp in the night, drawing malice toward himself!

There was no need to think about who could achieve this—it had to be Gao Wusheng of the yamen!

Qin Zheng briefly dealt with the citizens gathering around him.

Then he used his lightness skill, swiftly breaking free of the crowd's encirclement and racing toward the city gates.

With Gao Wusheng making such a move, something had likely changed. He had better leave as quickly as possible!

Originally, Qin Zheng had wanted to leave some information at the ruined temple in the east of the city, then pay respects at the new grave.

But judging by the current situation, he likely would not be allowed to do so.

Once he noticed the change, the spot between his brows began to twitch as well, clearly signaling a bad premonition!

Qin Zheng's expression immediately sank.

As his figure quietly reached the southern city gate, he discovered that quite a few constables and yamen runners were already lingering there.

Their numbers were anything but normal!

Was Gao Wusheng trying to forcibly keep him in Black Goose City until that Half-Demon's parents arrived?!

Qin Zheng immediately guessed Gao Wusheng's intentions, and a trace of coldness surfaced in his eyes.

But now was not the time to turn back and retaliate.

Gao Wusheng's backing was simply too immense.

The Wang and Gao clans ruled the realm together!

The pressure carried by those six words was far too great.

He would spare that dog's life for now!

Once he became stronger, he would come back and have a proper word with him!

Thinking this, Qin Zheng tensed slightly, about to use his lightness skill and rush out through the city gate.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in his sight.

The man lightly waved at him, clearly signaling him over.

Bailiff Xu, Xu Weisai.

Qin Zheng raised his brows slightly, then walked toward him.

"All four gates of Black Goose City are under blockade, and there are yamen men on the river route along the western bank as well."

The instant he saw Qin Zheng approach, Xu Weisai immediately spoke.

Qin Zheng looked at him and asked, "Can I still trust you, Bailiff Xu?"

When they had parted last time, Xu Weisai had said that upon his return, he would take Gao Wusheng's Brain-Devouring Pill and truly become Gao Wusheng's subordinate.

Xu Weisai was first taken aback, then laughed.

He showed Qin Zheng his clothing. He was wearing ordinary clothes, not a bailiff's black robe.

"I came here secretly today as well, so rest assured."

"There have been too many matters these past few days. Gao Wusheng has not yet had the chance to make me take the Brain-Devouring Pill. For now, I can still be trusted."

At the same time, Xu Weisai spoke.

Then he reached out, wanting to take hold of Qin Zheng, and said, "I already know everything about your situation. There is no time to lose—I'll take you out of Black Goose City."

Qin Zheng shifted slightly aside, avoiding the hand Xu Weisai extended, and said, "Thank you for your concern, Bailiff Xu, but—"

He looked toward the constables and yamen runners at the city gate, then gave a light laugh. "A rabble like this—whether they blockade the gates or not makes little difference."

The moment his words fell.

Bang!

The stone bricks on the ground cracked apart!

A figure then shot through the city gate like a sharp arrow.

Those constables and yamen runners stationed at the gate had not even reacted yet.

Seeing this, Xu Weisai's gaze darkened, and a trace of gloom surfaced in his eyes.

Yet at the same time, there was also a deeply hidden trace of relief.

"He got away! Chase him!!"

"Get horses! Chase him!!"

"..."

Only then did the constables and yamen runners at the gate react, all shouting at once.

Xu Weisai took several large strides forward, clasped his hands behind his back, and exuded a deep, imposing presence.

"Enough. No need to chase him. Stay here obediently."

Looking at the panicked, flustered constables and yamen runners before him, he shouted.

What a rabble.

At the same time, this thought surfaced in his heart.

"Bailiff Xu, but that man is Gao—"

A yamen runner spoke with an unwilling look on his face.

"That man cut off the head of a Bone-Refining Realm expert, and he also cut off a Bear Demon's head!"

"What would you do if you caught up? Go there to die?!"

Xu Weisai glared at the unwilling yamen runner and snapped coldly.

Those words immediately sobered the surrounding constables and yamen runners considerably.

The reward promised by the yamen might be generous, but one needed to be alive to spend it.

At the same time.

A hundred li beyond Black Goose City, a pair of spotless white shoes emerged from the towering mountains and stepped onto the road leading to Black Goose City.