Jia Huan sneered.
Never mind the mountain of sin value that old bull-nosed Daoist carried-if he were released, would he really come back?
"Bring Chen Wenfan here!"
"Yes, sir!" Twin Whips hurried away.
Half an hour later, the sixth-rank military officer was escorted into the secret chamber.
The moment he saw Leisurely Daoist, shock filled his eyes.
The retainer at Eunuch Xue's side possessed terrifying martial skills, yet now he lay dying like a beaten dog. It was easy to imagine just how formidable Thousand-Household Commander Jia was!
"Come with me."
Jia Huan walked out of the secret chamber.
Chen Wenfan followed close behind.
Once they reached an elegant room, Jia Huan poured the tea himself.
Chen Wenfan accepted it with trembling hands, his fear and unease only deepening.
Jia Huan asked:
"How many troops are in the barracks?"
"Close to forty thousand. The rest are on the western frontier."
"How many can you mobilize?"
"Six thousand, at most."
Jia Huan stared at him for a long while. No wonder the guards at his residence were all skilled fighters in the innate realm. Though only a sixth-rank officer, he held no ordinary position in the army.
"I'll let you go back. Whatever pretext you use, transfer those six thousand soldiers out immediately."
At those words, Chen Wenfan fell silent.
Jia Huan rose and paced, speaking unhurriedly:
"My men are watching your family. You wouldn't want them to suffer so much as a scratch."
"That Xue Eunuch Dog's crimes have filled his cup to overflowing. His downfall is inevitable. I trust you won't be stupid enough to tip him off."
"For helping rid the State and Altars of this great scourge, I'll record a contribution under your name in the final case report."
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Wenfan declared with