As he approached from afar and saw Old Daoist Sun with his back to him... it even awakened the hunting instincts of the fierce tiger within him, making him want to rush up and tear open that damned evil Daoist's throat.
But in the end, he restrained the impulse.
-Magistrate Chen had recognized his worth and shown him kindness, not only promoting him within the Apprehension Squad but also giving him his full trust and support.
Old Daoist Sun was of great use to Magistrate Chen... killing him on a whim might jeopardize Magistrate Chen's prospects.
Besides, Magistrate Chen was still being deceived by the old Daoist. Acting first and reporting afterward would violate procedure and invite suspicion that he had killed first and looked for evidence later.
Master Tiger watched Old Daoist Sun and his two disciples enter the Treasury. Rather than follow, he stood outside, cradling his saber as he pondered.
If Cui Jiuyang had some way to expose Old Daoist Sun... or could find a way to break his evil arts...
Then Old Daoist Sun would be utterly useless. When that happened, he would make certain those four damned bastards never left Yangshan County alive!
As long as Magistrate Chen no longer valued him, making him die without a sound would be child's play for the fierce tiger of Yangshan.
Then a series of cries from the Treasury's upper room interrupted Master Tiger's imaginings.
"What's going on?!!"
"Why is this happening?!!"
"Master, you..."
What tricks was he up to now? Frowning, Master Tiger climbed the steps and saw Old Daoist Sun frantically opening chests through the doorway.
He opened one chest, held the pill furnace up to it, and cursed, then opened the next chest, held the furnace up to it, and cursed again.
After opening every