Chapter 183: Jiang Ning Takes Action

Chapter 183: Jiang Ning Takes Action

Outside the Inspection Office.

"Who's colluding with whom?" A man's voice suddenly rang out from the crowd.

The next moment—

"Make way!" The man spoke up, gesturing with his hand, and the crowd parted to either side.

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

Everyone knew of this young master's reputation.

Yesterday, this young master had appeared as a team leader, and without even fighting, he had easily secured the position of Deputy Leader.

This single act was enough to leave a deep impression on everyone, making it hard to forget.

Not to mention his status as a young master.

Anyone who knew what the title of 'young master' represented would not dare to underestimate his actions.

"You say I'm colluding with others? Go on, tell me how I'm colluding!" He Jinyun's face instantly turned displeased.

Seeing this, even though Xie Xiaojiu wasn't one for words, she patiently spoke to He Jinyun.

On the other side—

At the window of a pavilion.

Two men stood quietly.

They were Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu.

One was the Governor of Luoshui County's Inspection Office, and the other was one of the Four Commanders.

Their identities and statuses were extraordinary.

"A bunch of rabble!" Ye Qiu coldly commented on the scene below.

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

Ye Qiu sighed, "Who would say such a thing, but this is truly disappointing! Some people, once in power, start abusing their authority!"

"It's tolerable!" Hong Minghu said indifferently, "Compared to the current situation, this is nothing. At most, it's just a minor issue!"

"That's 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 natural geographical advantage, bordering the Luo River. Even during these months of severe drought, the impact on the county is minimal. The fertile fields still have water for irrigation, and with the presence of fishermen, even food prices haven't risen significantly."

"The County Governor is a talented individual!"

Hearing Hong Minghu mention the County Governor, Ye Qiu nodded, "Indeed, he's talented! Being able to suppress food price increases is a great achievement!"

"Speaking of which, the three major local families, which one will you target?"

"You'll know in a few days!" Hong Minghu replied casually.

"Then we await the Governor's orders!" Ye Qiu said.

"This matter doesn't require your involvement. Let the Deputy Leader handle it!" Hong Minghu added.

"No problem!" Ye Qiu nodded.

Outside the Inspection Office.

Jiang Ning's eyebrows furrowed.

"Cheng Ran and his father were also arrested?"

At this moment—

He Jinyun waved his hand, interrupting Xie Xiaojiu.

"Blah blah blah!"

"It's hurting my ears!"

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

He Jinyun clenched his fist and gestured to Xie Xiaojiu.

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

"Just like the Warrior Saint, his words are the truth of the entire Great Xia!"

"If I defeat you, Xiao Tianhe is wrong, and I'll leave it to you to handle. But if you lose to me, then your assault on colleagues and insubordination is wrong!"

Xie Xiaojiu clenched her fist and took a deep breath, "You are an Eighth Rank Official and the Deputy Leader, as well as a young master. I'm just an Inspector Guard, how can I compete with you?"

"Makes sense!" He Jinyun nodded slightly, "For me to fight you would indeed be bullying you!"

Then, He Jinyun turned and scanned the crowd.

"Young Master!" Xiao Tianhe's face turned anxious.

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

Hearing He Jinyun's words, Xiao Tianhe's face darkened.

If he defeated Xie Xiaojiu, would he still need to deal with these trivial matters?

He wanted to complain to He Jinyun, but he didn't dare.

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

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

"Captain Xiao, take action!" Xie Xiaojiu's eyebrows relaxed.

Regarding He Jinyun, she didn't dare to challenge him.

After all, she had witnessed Jiang Ning's strength, and that oppressive feeling made her feel like she was facing an insurmountable challenge.

In such a situation, He Jinyun had managed to secure the position of Deputy Leader without even fighting, indicating that his strength was not to be underestimated.

She couldn't afford to lose, so she didn't dare to challenge He Jinyun recklessly.

But facing Xiao Tianhe was a different matter.

He was just an ordinary captain.

If she hadn't been so foolish as to challenge Jiang Ning, the deputy commander, for the captain position, how could she have ended up as a mere inspector guard?

While Xie Xiaojiu's heart relaxed, Xiao Tianhe's heart tightened.

He Jinyun's words were like placing him on a grill.

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.

The incident he had caused in the morning would not go uninvestigated.

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 her sword, and in the refraction of the sunlight, a blinding ray reflected into Xiao Tianhe's pupils, causing him to flinch and narrow his eyes.

Suddenly—

Xiao Tianhe gave a cold laugh and took out a book from his chest: "According to the rules of the Inspection Office, when did an insignificant inspector guard like you gain the qualification to lay a hand on me?"

He immediately said, "According to the rules of the Inspection Office, those who commit insubordination will face light punishment of imprisonment for seven days! For severe cases, beheading is warranted!"

"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 emitting a buzzing sound.

"What's this? With so many people here, you still dare to make a move?" Xiao Tianhe said coldly, "Surrender, and you'll be locked up for seven days! If you continue to break the law, it won't be so easy to let you off the hook!"

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

"Captains, if this woman makes a move, will you join me in capturing her?"

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

Another captain also laughed and said, "Of course, it's no problem. It's a good opportunity to set an example out of this woman and establish some rules for the Inspection Office. It's high time we brought some order!"

On the other side.

By the window of the tower.

"You should know the reason, young man!"

Hong Minghu patted his thigh.

"Send something to this young man later!"

"Send what?" Ye Qiu, standing beside Hong Minghu, was taken aback.

Hong Minghu smiled at Ye Qiu.

To outsiders, Hong Minghu's behavior at this moment lacked the dignity befitting a governor.

But yesterday, both he and Gongsun Yu from Medicine King Valley were more aware than others of Jiang Ning's terrifying potential.

At his age, with both inner and outer cultivation, had reached the peak of the eighth rank, just one step away from the seventh rank.

Only they, who had stepped into the fifth rank of Inner Strength Realm, could discern this.

At the same time, he also mastered the saber aura of the fourth rank.

With all these factors combined in one person, he was the very model of a young grandmaster.

If he could marry his youngest daughter to him, there was a high probability that she would gain a grandmaster in the future.

A grandmaster could allow a family to rise in the Great Xia.

Especially in this era of unrest, a grandmaster was a guarantee of safety for the entire family.

And so, Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu decided to take this action.

(Chapter End)

Everyone was there because of Jiang Ning, who had stepped forward from the crowd after seeing Xie Xiaojiu in distress.

On the other side.

"If I were to commit the offense of insubordination, what then?" Jiang Ning stood before Xie Xiaojiu.

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

She had come early to the Inspector's Office and had already finished reading the books she had been given at the administrative office.

Naturally, she was aware of the rules of the Inspector's Office.

Just as Xiao Tianhe had said, insubordination was a violation, a serious offense within the Inspector's Office.

Moreover, according to the books, the rules and regulations of the Inspector's Office were strictly enforced, with a highly hierarchical structure that was nearly on par with the military.

These were the rules of the Inspector's Office.

Now, Xiao Tianhe was using these rules to punish her, making Xie Xiaojiu realize the trouble she was truly in.

In front of so many people, violating the rules of the Inspector's Office, she would surely be made an example of.

A newly established institution needed to make examples, or else there would be no rules, and it would be a mob.

In this grand scheme, she had no power or influence, and her strength was limited. Such an individual would surely be sacrificed.

And sacrifice she would be, for no one would stand up for her.

After witnessing this, Xie Xiaojiu's heart was filled with regret.

If she had known joining the Inspector's Office would lead to being made an example of, she would have been better off flying high and free, not getting involved in the Xie family's affairs.

However, she had not expected that when faced with the formidable rules of the Inspector's Office, her heart filled with despair.

Jiang Ning actually chose to step forward.

A deputy commander had stepped forward, and this was no small matter.

Instantly, the darkness in Xie Xiaojiu's heart dissipated, replaced by hope.

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

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 one thing, but the meaning behind it was different.

This was suddenly standing against the collective of the Martial Academy.

At the gates of the Inspector's Office.

Looking at Jiang Ning standing before Xie Xiaojiu.

Xiao Tianhe's face suddenly paled, and his teammates beside him abruptly stopped their movements.

Jiang Ning, one of the four great deputy commanders, had emerged from among over a dozen captains.

Yesterday, he had faced Yuan Fei, a powerful opponent, and showcased his saber technique, defeating him decisively.

They had all been there yesterday, so they surely recognized Jiang Ning.

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

Hearing this, Jiang Ning's body moved slightly.

In an instant.

A gust of wind seemed to rise from the ground.

Xiao Tianhe's expression changed, his face suddenly pale.

"How dare you!"

"What are you doing?"

"Insolence!"

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

Two of them even took action to stop Jiang Ning.

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

The other was a captain whom Jiang Ning had met yesterday.

The next moment.

The collision of flesh against flesh, as the two who tried to stop Jiang Ning were like ordinary people trying to stop a charging warhorse, and they were flung away.

Jiang Ning struck the two who had tried to stop him, and stepped within three feet of Xiao Tianhe.

Xiao Tianhe's fist collided with Jiang Ning, and his expression changed once more.

A force like a roaring mountain river erupted from within Jiang Ning, slamming into Xiao Tianhe's right arm.

In an instant.

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

"You—" Xiao Tianhe started to speak, but his voice abruptly cut off.

Because at that moment, Jiang Ning's five fingers, like tiger claws, had locked tightly around his neck, gripping his throat and windpipe, preventing him from making a sound.

"Can't you even call me 'Deputy Commander'?" Jiang Ning said calmly.

Then, staring at Xiao Tianhe, he asked, "Where's the person you arrested this morning?"

Xiao Tianhe's face was now contorted with pain.

Because Jiang Ning's grip on his neck was so tight, he felt like his neck would be twisted off at any moment.

Not yet having reached the sixth stage, his bones had not truly hardened.

Even though Xiao Tianhe was at the peak of the eighth stage of divine strength, his bones were much harder than ordinary people, but in front of an equally matched opponent, his neck was still a fatal weak point.

Not to mention when faced with Jiang Ning's grip.

Xiao Tianhe could feel that with Jiang Ning's strength, his neck could be easily twisted, ending his life right there!

(End of Chapter)

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