Chapter 183: Jiang Ning Takes Action

Chapter 183: Jiang Ning Takes Action

In front of the Inspection Bureau.

"Who were you saying was colluding with each other?" A man's voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

The next moment.

"Make way!" The man spoke, waving his hand, and the crowd immediately parted to the sides.

"He Jin Yun!" Seeing him, Xie Xiaojiu's eyebrows furrowed.

Everyone knew the reputation of this Young Marquis.

Yesterday, this Young Marquis had appeared as a captain, and without even fighting a single battle, you easily secured the position of Deputy Commander. Just this fact alone is enough to make people remember you deeply, hard to forget."

Not to mention the status of being a Young Marquis.

Anyone who knows what the title of Marquis represents would dare not belittle this Young Marquis.

"You say I'm colluding with others, well then, let's see how exactly I'm colluding!" He Jin Yun's face immediately showed extreme displeasure.

Even though Xie Xiaojiu wasn't very talkative, he still patiently said to He Jin Yun, "Let's hear what you have to say about this collusion."

On the other side.

At the window of the tower.

Two men stood quietly here.

These two were Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu.

One was the Marquis of the Luoshui County Inspection Bureau, and the other was one of the Four Great Commanders.

Both held extraordinary positions.

"Some rabble!" Ye Qiu coldly observed the scene below.

Hong Minghu smiled slightly, "Didn't we already expect this?"

Ye Qiu couldn't help but sigh, "Who said so, but this is really disappointing! Some people are already abusing their power!"

"I can accept that!" Hong Minghu said calmly, "Compared to the current situation, their actions are nothing, at most they can be considered a minor problem!"

"True!" Ye Qiu nodded, "Coming to Luoshui County, I didn't expect it to be so peaceful here."

Hong Minghu explained, "Luoshui County has a unique geographical advantage, adjacent to the Luoshui River. Even during these months of severe drought, the county's paddy fields still have water sources for irrigation, and with the presence of fishermen, even grain prices haven't risen much."

"The County Governor is a talented individual!"

Hearing Hong Minghu mention the County Governor of Luoshui County, Ye Qiu nodded, "Indeed, he's a talented person! Being able to control the rise in grain prices is a great achievement!"

"Speaking of which, there are three major local families in this place. Which one is the Marquis planning to target?"

"You'll know in a few days!" Hong Minghu said calmly.

"Then we'll await the Marquis' news!" Ye Qiu spoke.

"This matter doesn't require your involvement; just let the Deputy Commander handle it!" Hong Minghu said again.

"No problem!" Ye Qiu nodded.

In front of the Inspection Bureau.

Jiang Ning's eyebrows furrowed.

"Cheng Ran and his father were also arrested?"

At this moment.

"Blah blah blah!"

"It's hurting my ears!"

"If you want justice, it's simple!"

At this point, He Jin Yun clenched his fist and gestured to Xie Xiaojiu.

"Justice is strength! Strength is justice! It's also the truth!"

"Just like the Martial Sage, his words are the truth of the entire Great Xia!"

"If you defeat me, then Xiao Tianhe is wrong, and I'll leave it to you to handle. If you lose to me, then you've harmed your colleague and defied authority, and that's wrong!"

Xie Xiaojiu clenched his fist and took a deep breath, "You are a Deputy Commander of the Eighth Rank, and a Young Marquis. I'm just an ordinary patrol guard, how can I compete with you?"

He Jin Yun slightly nodded, "You're right, it's unfair to ask you to fight me."

Then, He Jin Yun turned and scanned the crowd.

"Young Marquis!" Xiao Tianhe's face immediately showed anxiety.

"It's you!" He Jin Yun's gaze fell on Xiao Tianhe, "Since you created this situation, you should be the one to resolve it!"

Hearing He Jin Yun's words, Xiao Tianhe's face darkened.

If he could defeat Xie Xiaojiu in a fight, would he still need to deal with these trivial matters? He wanted to complain to He Jin Yun, but he didn't dare.

He Jin Yun's strength, status, and identity were all superior to his.

At this moment, He Jin Yun left these words and turned to leave, leaving Xiao Tianhe with a black line across his forehead.

However, facing Xiao Tianhe is a different matter.

After all, he's just an ordinary squad leader.

If it weren't for her challenging Jiang Ning, the deputy commander, in the competition for the squad leader position, how would she have ended up as a mere patrol guard?

Meanwhile, as Xie Xiaojiu's heart relaxed, Xiao Tianhe's heart tightened.

He Jin Yun's words were like putting him on a hot seat.

If he lost to Xie Xiaojiu in a fight, not only would he lose face in front of so many people, but he might also face punishment.

His actions from the morning would not withstand a thorough investigation.

Thinking of this, Xiao Tianhe's heart twisted with anxiety.

"Captain Xiao, if you don't make a move, I will!" Xie Xiaojiu slightly turned the sword in her hand, and under the refraction of sunlight, a dazzling ray reflected into Xiao Tianhe's pupils, causing him to flinch and squint.

Suddenly, Xiao Tianhe gave a cold laugh and took out a book from his bosom, "According to the Inspection Bureau's rules, when did a mere patrol guard like you qualify to take action against me?"

He immediately said, "According to the Inspection Bureau's regulations state that those who defy their superiors will be imprisoned for seven days! For more severe cases, they will be executed on the spot!"

"Arrest her!" Xiao Tianhe waved the book in his hand.

The few team members behind him exchanged glances and then moved towards Xie Xiaojiu.

Seeing this, Xie Xiaojiu tightly gripped the hilt of her sword, slightly turning the blade, and it began to hum.

"What, you dare to take action in front of so many people?" Xiao Tianhe said coldly, "Surrender, and you'll be imprisoned for seven days! If you continue to break the law, it won't be so easy to let you off lightly!"

He turned his head to look at the few captains beside him, who were also from the Martial Academy.

"Captains, if this woman takes action, will you help me take her down?"

"Since Brother Tianhe has spoken, how can we refuse?" One of the captains smiled slightly.

Another captain also laughed, "Of course, there's no problem. We can use this woman to set an example and establish some rules for the Inspection Bureau. It's about time we had some order!"

On the other side, by the window of the tower.

"What do you think?" Hong Minghu said lightly to Ye Qiu beside him.

Ye Qiu replied, "Without a doubt, Captain Xiao has a problem!"

Then he added, "But they are right. The Inspection Bureau has just been established, and there are no rules in place. Using this woman as an example can help establish some regulations."

Upon hearing this, Hong Minghu burst into laughter.

"You were just showing some compassion a moment ago, but now you've become so cold-hearted! You don't know how to cherish a beauty!"

Ye Qiu spoke calmly, "Sacrificing the small for the greater good is nothing new. Sacrificing her can help establish some rules for the Inspection Bureau, and it's worth it!"

At this moment, Ye Qiu's eyes suddenly sharpened.

"It seems like things won't go as planned!"

Hong Minghu laughed upon hearing this.

"You're right, it won't be as easy as we thought! Indeed, the young generation knows how to cherish beauty!"

Hong Minghu's heart whispered, but since this young man has such thoughts, why did he refuse my offer yesterday? Could it be that he thinks my younger daughter's portrait isn't good enough?

Hong Minghu gently stroked his chin.

Scratch.

Scratch.

His rough palm slid across his chin, emitting a scratching sound.

"It must be this reason!"

The more Hong Minghu thought about it, the more he believed it was this reason.

Then.

He slapped his thigh.

"I'll send something to this young man!"

"Send what?" Ye Qiu looked at Hong Minghu in confusion.

Hong Minghu smiled at Ye Qiu.

To outsiders, Hong Minghu didn't seem like the dignified master of a manor at this moment.

But yesterday, whether it was him or the Third Elder of Medicine King Valley, Gong Sun Yu, they both understood Jiang Ning's terrifying potential better than others.

At this age, he's at the peak of the eighth stage, just one step away from the seventh stage.

Only they, the two who have stepped into the fifth stage, could see this.

Additionally, he has mastered the fourth stage aura.

With all these factors combined in one person, he's the template of a young master.

If he were to marry her, there's an extremely high chance of gaining a master in the future.

A master can make a family rise in the Great Xia Empire.

Especially in this era where the world is not peaceful, a master is the guarantee for the entire family.

At this moment,

Scratch.

Scratch.

Hong Minghu's rough palm slid across his chin, emitting a scratching sound.

"It must be this reason!"

The more Hong Minghu thought about it, the more he believed it was this reason.

Then.

He slapped his thigh.

"I'll send something to this young man!"

"Send what?" Ye Qiu looked at Hong Minghu in confusion.

Hong Minghu smiled at Ye Qiu.

To outsiders, Hong Minghu seemed to lack the dignity of a manor master at this moment.

But yesterday, whether it was him or Gong Sun Yu, the Third Elder of Medicine King Valley, they both understood Jiang Ning's terrifying potential better than others.

At this age, he's at the peak of the eighth stage, just one step away from the seventh stage.

Only they, the two who have stepped into the fifth stage, could see this.

Additionally, he has mastered the fourth stage aura.

With all these factors combined in one person, he's the template of a young master.

If he were to marry her, there's an extremely high chance of gaining a master in the future.

A master can make a family rise in the Great Xia Empire.

Especially in this era where the world is not peaceful, a master is the guarantee for the entire family.

Everyone was there because Jiang Ning had seen Xie Xiaojiu fall into a predicament and stepped forward from the crowd.

On the other side.

"If I speak up, it's considered inferior defying superior, but what if it were me?" Jiang Ning stood in front of Xie Xiaojiu.

Seeing Jiang Ning appear like a wall before her, Xie Xiaojiu's sinking heart suddenly found light.

She had arrived early at the Inspection Bureau and quickly finished reading the books she received from the Administrative Section.

Naturally, she was aware of the rules of the Inspection Bureau.

Just as Xiao Tianhe had said, inferior defying superior was a violation, and in the Inspection Bureau, it was a serious offense.

Moreover, according to the books, the regulations of the Inspection Bureau were extremely strict, and even compared to the military, there wasn't much difference.

These were the rules of the Inspection Bureau.

This was the way of the Inspection Bureau.

Now, Xiao Tianhe was using these rules to punish her, making Xie Xiaojiu realize the seriousness of her situation.

In front of so many people, violating the rules of the Inspection Bureau, she would undoubtedly be used as an example to deter others.

A newly established institution needed to make examples to maintain discipline, or it would become a mob.

Facing this situation, she had no power or influence, and her strength was limited; such an individual would inevitably be sacrificed.

And if sacrificed, no one would stand up for her.

After witnessing this, Xie Xiaojiu felt some regret.

If she had known earlier that joining the Inspection Bureau would make her a target for deterrence, she would have been better off leaving and not caring about the fate of the Xie family.

However, she didn't expect that when faced with the massive rules of the Inspection Bureau and feeling despair, Jiang Ning would choose to step forward.

A deputy commander taking action held significant meaning.

Instantly, Xie Xiaojiu's heart was filled with hope, dispelling the darkness.

Looking at Jiang Ning's back, Xie Xiaojiu secretly felt wise about her previous choice.

If she hadn't chosen to rely on such a young and ambitious deputy commander, who would have stood up for her today?

It was important to know that Xiao Tianhe represented the collective of the Martial Academy.

Standing up to Xiao Tianhe was not a big deal, but the meaning behind it was different.

This was suddenly taking a stand against the students of the Martial Academy.

At the entrance of the Inspection Bureau.

Xie Xiaojiu watched as Jiang Ning stood in front of her.

Xiao Tianhe's face turned slightly pale, and the few teammates beside him abruptly stopped their movements.

Jiang Ning, one of the four deputy commanders, had fought his way up from over a dozen captains.

When facing Yuan Fei, a formidable dark horse, he unleashed his sword aura and defeated him forcefully.

They had all been there yesterday, so they couldn't possibly not recognize Jiang Ning.

"Jiang Ning, what do you mean by this?" Xiao Tianhe asked.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's body moved slightly.

In an instant.

A gust of wind suddenly rose from the ground.

Xiao Tianhe's expression changed, and he was startled.

"How dare you!"

"What are you doing?"

"How dare you!"

Seeing this, the people from the Martial Academy around them immediately spoke up, their faces filled with anger.

Among them, two people directly stepped in to intercept Jiang Ning.

One of them, named Lu Renyao, was familiar to Jiang Ning.

The other was a captain who had met Jiang Ning the day before.

The next moment.

Boom—

The collision of physical bodies, the two interceptors seemed like ordinary people blocking a galloping warhorse, and they were immediately knocked away.

Jiang Ning knocked away the two interceptors and stepped within three feet of Xiao Tianhe.

As Xiao Tianhe's fist collided with Jiang Ning, his expression changed again.

A force like a mountain and sea erupted from Jiang Ning's body, slamming into Xiao Tianhe's right arm.

Suddenly.

Xiao Tianhe heard the sound of his right arm's bones twisting and muscles tearing.

"You—" Xiao Tianhe's words were abruptly cut off as Jiang Ning's five fingers locked onto his neck, choking his throat and preventing him from making any sound.

"As a captain, you should know better," Jiang Ning said sternly.

Then, staring at Xiao Tianhe, he asked, "Where did you take the person you captured this morning?"

At this moment, Xiao Tianhe's face was flushed red, and he looked to be in pain.

Jiang Ning's grip on his neck was so tight that Xiao Tianhe felt like his neck would break at any moment.

Before reaching the sixth rank, his bones had not yet been truly tempered.

Even though Xiao Tianhe was at the peak of the eighth rank in the Divine Strength Realm, his bones were much harder than ordinary people, but in front of an opponent of the same level, the bones in his neck were still a vital point.

Not to mention when facing Jiang Ning.

Xiao Tianhe could feel that with Jiang Ning's strength, his neck could be easily twisted, leading to his immediate death!

(End of Chapter)

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