[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle":3,"chapter-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-157":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Dimension Park: I Am the Summoning Apostle",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2279174,4458,"Chapter 157: Netting Them All","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>The Flying Bear Iron Cavalry swiftly seized the three large ships, and anyone who resisted was killed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, the efficiency was still slow; if infantry had been sent instead of cavalry, the process would have been far more suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Danqing did not care about the process—only the outcome mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overseers of the three ships were dragged over, trembling with fear; anyone who saw cavalry storm onto their vessel would be terrified, let alone heavily armored cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellencies, what is this… what is this all about?” Xue Yong forced a strained smile, his voice dripping with flattery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good news was that his ship carried only funds being returned; all military equipment, grain, alcohol, and other goods had already been sold off, so there was no risk of being caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he did not recognize these two men at all, and his heart pounded with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only someone of great power could mobilize such elite cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this hundred-man unit of heavily armored cavalry—with such superior equipment—could shatter a thousand infantrymen in a charge; the casualties he could not even imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet such a powerful cavalry unit had come for him—he doubted even the senior officials of Lin Yuan City could protect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have no patience for roundabout talk. Confess honestly, and your family may yet live.” As Xiong Zhigang spoke, the pressure he exerted made sweat pour down Xue Yong’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since assuming command of the military, Xiong Zhigang, already a high-ranking official, began to radiate his aura openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he himself were weak, how could he command the arrogant soldiers and fierce generals? Previously restrained, he now no longer concealed his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Yong shuddered in fear, offering a smile worse than crying: “Your Excellency, I don’t understand what you mean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just a humble, law-abiding merchant. This… this…” Xue Yong could not speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This operation involved not only the senior officials of Lin Yuan City, but also those in the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had considered bribing them, but he could tell the one in charge was not Xiong Zhigang in his official robes, but Chu Danqing, standing silently to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man clearly targeted his smuggling—not merely seeking a bribe. Money would not solve this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems you won’t break until you see the coffin.” Xiong Zhigang’s expression turned icy at the reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take him out and administer ten blows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than Xue Yong was dragged away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, screams erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After only two blows, Xue Yong could no longer endure it, crying out: “Your Excellency, I’ll talk, I’ll talk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ten blows were not on the buttocks—they were on the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry’s innate talent, attributes, and skills, if they didn’t hold back, ten blows would kill him outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they held back, by the second blow Xue Yong knew he would survive the ten—but become a paralyzed cripple confined to bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the most terrifying outcome: once he lost his value, both Lin Yuan City and the capital would abandon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result would be the dog slaughtered after the rabbit is dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon Xiong Zhigang’s order, Xue Yong was dragged back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was ordered by the Provincial Governor of Lin Yuan. This route also includes…” Xue Yong spilled everything like beans from a sack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are the ledgers and lists?” Chu Danqing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-no. They’re all in the hands of the Provincial Governor,” Xue Yong gasped through the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the lifeline—how could they possibly be entrusted to a mere frontman like him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Xiong Zhigang was about to speak, a Flying Bear Iron Cavalryman reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grand Coordinator, a group is approaching—likely carrying smuggled goods,” the cavalryman said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Zhigang’s face broke into a smile: “Master Chu, fortune favors us. We thought we’d scared them off, yet they’re so careless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seize them all,” Xiong Zhigang ordered the cavalryman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, dozens of Flying Bear Iron Cavalrymen moved. Within less than a quarter-hour, the arrests were complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was some resistance, but it amounted to nothing against the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Qiao truly works tirelessly—even in the dead of night, serving the nation and people,” Chu Danqing remarked, spotting Qiao Huaiyuan among the captives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Qiao Huaiyuan saw Chu Danqing, his expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, countless suspicions flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Chu, you’ve come from the capital—surely you’re targeting Lin Yuan City,” Qiao Huaiyuan no longer showed the flattery he had displayed during the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had investigated during the day; now, at night, they were arresting people. He could not believe this was unplanned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll be blunt,” Qiao Huaiyuan glanced at Xue Yong—he guessed the man had already confessed: “This route carries Her Majesty the Empress Dowager’s personal funds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re merely running errands for Her Majesty. Master Chu, even if you report us to the capital, they’ll only replace us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This route must continue—you cannot stop it,” Qiao Huaiyuan bluntly revealed his patron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing heard this and narrowed his eyes—it made perfect sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. But what of Yang Wenju and Bai Xiaohe?” Chu Danqing cared little for the Empress Dowager’s personal funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current evaluation task was far more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Qiao Huaiyuan was thrown off by the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, those two were insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak!” Xiong Zhigang snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huaiyuan hurried to answer: “Bai Xiaohe’s husband, Ge Da, was a night watchman. Last month, he stumbled upon our smuggling operation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We had no choice but to kill him to silence him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yang Wenju is the scapegoat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing heard this and did not believe it for a moment. He said two words: “Sea Map.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huaiyuan’s face turned pale—he could not fathom how Chu Danqing, having arrived in Lin Yuan City only two days ago, had uncovered so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Sea-Defending Map drawn by the founding Emperor, later lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If obtained, it could open several new river and sea trade routes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rumors claim the map is in Yang Wenju’s possession, though this has not been confirmed,” Qiao Huaiyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing, upon hearing this, began to consider his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This affair had grown too large—hard to contain now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t kill them all, could he? Though… it didn’t seem impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing looked at the group: corrupt officials who plundered the people, gang members who oppressed the countryside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single one of them was no good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for possible innocents? The phrase “innocent participants in smuggling” was inherently contradictory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they really think they could pull off some “My Neighbor Totoro” act?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Chu, what’s your decision?” Xiong Zhigang sensed Chu Danqing’s shift in mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take the goods. Dispose of the people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then interrogate how many high-ranking members of the Azure Dragon Society are among them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll… never mind. I’ll handle the Azure Dragon Society myself.” Chu Danqing had originally planned to have Xiong Zhigang accompany him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But bringing the Flying Bear Iron Cavalry into the city would change everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would shift from exterminating a clan to assaulting the city—potentially triggering a rebellion subplot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xiong Zhigang could bring all his troops, Chu Danqing wouldn’t care—but with only 176 Flying Bear Iron Cavalrymen, rebellion was still too risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed, as Master Chu wishes,” Xiong Zhigang said, then raised his flag. The Flying Bear Iron Cavalry moved instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait! I’m a high-ranking official of the court! Even if you must kill me, you need a tripartite trial and imperial sentencing!” Qiao Huaiyuan had not expected Chu Danqing to act so directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His confidence came from his official rank and connections—he believed the worst he could face was dismissal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiao Huaiyuan’s plan was sound—but he had forgotten Chu Danqing was not an official of the Da Shuo Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he acted without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Bear Iron Cavalry raised their blades—and Qiao Huaiyuan’s head fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some captives tried to flee at the sight, but none made it two steps before an arrow pierced their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The personnel were cleared; the grain and alcohol, originally smuggled goods, were secured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cleanup began: corpses were loaded onto the smuggling ships and piled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel like we gained nothing tonight,” Chu Danqing sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had indeed uncovered the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the side quest required him to overturn the verdict in court and clear Yang Wenju and Bai Xiaohe’s names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like skipping the plot segment and trying to claim the reward—unfinished, unresolved, stuck in limbo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, it’s simple. Take these two heads and place them on the Provincial Governor’s bedside. He’ll understand the rest,” Xiong Zhigang said, bringing forward Qiao Huaiyuan’s and Xue Yong’s severed heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evidence doesn’t matter—interest does,” Xiong Zhigang explained to Chu Danqing: “Your goal is to overturn the verdict and restore their honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nowhere does it require proof. You could have Guo Xiao brandish his sword and kill a hundred or so high-ranking officials, then tell them plainly: you only seek justice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They won’t risk their lives over this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing thought again: “What if I added the head of the Azure Dragon Society’s leader? Would that be more effective?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Zhigang was right—but this would trigger even greater chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought like an enemy: anything that worked was fair game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You don’t preach propriety, righteousness, benevolence, wisdom, and faithfulness to your enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chu Danqing was different—his logic leaned toward the common people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course,” Xiong Zhigang agreed. “But Master Chu, you’ll have to make one extra trip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem. Dawn is still far off, and I must wait for the Son of Heaven’s return before acting. Since we’ve finished here, let me see you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Danqing looked at the packed smuggled goods and activated the covenant to return them to Xiong Zhigang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time Master Chu summons me, it would be best to give me a quarter-hour’s notice—I need time to mobilize my troops,\" Xiong Zhigang reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have it under control,\" Chu Danqing said, then sent them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Detected that the covenant partner carries an unaffiliated, unranked item. You may choose to pay a processing fee to complete the transfer, or abandon the transfer.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【1. Processing fee: Paradise Points ×10】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【2. Abandoning the transfer will leave the item where it is.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You returned the covenant partner. Cognitive rationalization adjustment completed. Current duration: 3 hours. Cost: Paradise Points ×3】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiong Zhigang took only food and alcohol, not military supplies—the processing fee was not expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1740,"2026-06-20T00:54:40.605Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","25fe7dce795241f89c5d0780730b6363799dcb440ff480c2ffa558f14834f39d","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-158","dimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-chapter-156",305,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimension-park-i-am-the-summoning-apostle-cover.jpg"]