Chapter 111: The Plan

"Mystical Gate Hidden Armor?"

The reward from this sign-in surprised Shen Yu a little, but it came at just the right time. If he were to combine Mystical Gate Hidden Armor with his own Great Array of mechanisms, just thinking about it felt exhilarating; it would be enough to leave the vast majority of people battered and bruised.

Very quickly, endless information surged into his mind, leaving Shen Yu slightly stunned where he stood. At this moment, the Silver Badge Constable of the Capture Gate and the Prefect exchanged a glance and hurriedly slipped away; they absolutely dared not stay here any longer.

Shen Yu did not pay any mind to their departure. He was currently immersed in an endless ocean of knowledge, absorbing everything regarding Mystical Gate Hidden Armor like a sponge.

Soon, this knowledge was firmly imprinted in Shen Yu's mind. At this moment, he felt as if he had countless ideas he wanted to put into practice, and unable to care about anything else, he continued his grand project of renovation.

Under the renovation of a Master of Mechanisms combined with Mystical Gate Hidden Armor, this place would become as solid as a golden fortress, its defensive power no weaker than a stronghold guarded by a regular army.

In the time that followed, ever since the Two Heroes of Zhang River were finished off by Shen Yu, there had been no shortage of people breaking in, yet no one had been able to walk out; one could only say that not a single one of them was capable.

Moreover, the Fourth Elder of the Golden Rain Tower had been killed, and the two newly promoted Grandmaster experts, the Two Heroes of Zhang River, had also been killed. Such a fierce combat record made all factions afraid to act rashly.

It could be said that the vast majority of factions were currently watching from the sidelines. As for those who truly dared to charge in and risk their lives, most were those with ulterior motives. Shen Yu would not be soft-hearted in the slightest toward these people.

Furthermore, during this period, he had signed in and obtained Casting Mastery, which could be used perfectly to cast various mechanisms and hidden weapons. Now, within the County Government Office, the mechanisms and hidden weapons alone were enough to block most people, not to mention the addition of Mystical Gate Hidden Armor.

Even if an ordinary person managed to get inside, they would be worn to death here without Shen Yu even needing to lift a finger.

However, assassinations by experts emerged one after another, and following them came pressure from all sides in official circles. Even the Prefecture Government issued an order for Shen Yu to hand the people over. All sorts of characters took the stage, but he ignored them completely.

Not one of these people knew that they had already been targeted by the Governor's Office. Just wait; when the time comes to settle accounts in the autumn, not a single one of them will be able to escape!

"Another one!"

Standing on the roof, Shen Yu gazed at the person who had suddenly broken in. This person was proficient in the art of concealment; even he had not discovered the intruder. However, at this moment, this person had already fallen into the Mystical Gate Hidden Armor and the endless mechanisms, and it was unlikely they would be able to get out.

Even if this person did get out, there would be no need for him to act; He Yinshan would take the initiative. After all, for a sword fanatic like him, it was not easy to find so many good sparring partners.

"Magistrate Shen, Magistrate Shen, Mr. Chen asked me to deliver a message to you!!" Even though the County Government Office was not large, the man seemed to have entered a labyrinth, turning around and around but unable to get out. No wonder so many experts went in and never returned; anyone who came would be on the verge of a breakdown.

In the end, forced into a corner, he could only shout out loud; otherwise, he might end up finished inside before even seeing the person.

"Mr. Chen?" His brows slightly furrowed, Shen Yu flew down from the roof and landed right beside the other person.

"Speak, what message did Mr. Chen ask you to deliver?"

"Magistrate Shen!" Upon seeing Shen Yu, the man hurriedly took a jade token from his bosom and handed it over. "Mr. Chen asked me to give this to you!"

"This is... the Jade Tablet Command Sword of the Governor's Office!"

"Correct, it is indeed the Governor's token!" Nodding, the man said with extreme solemnity, "Mr. Chen asked me to tell Magistrate Shen that Magistrate Shen has done very well during this time, leaving them helpless. But it is inevitable that they might jump over the wall in desperation, so you should be able to use this!"

"Good fellow, Mr. Chen has quite the capability!" Taking the item, Shen Yu was also greatly astonished; this was something he had only heard of.

It was rumored that a Governor of a region held only one Jade Tablet Command Sword, which symbolized the supreme authority of the Governor's Office and was also the greatest honor bestowed by the imperial court.

This was not something every Governor possessed; only the most trusted Governors were bestowed with it, and it could be recalled at any time.

Moreover, this Jade Tablet Command Sword could be used at most once a year and only in emergency situations; once used, it could not be used again for a year. Furthermore, it had to be reported in detail after use; this was a restriction imposed by the imperial court.

Because the holder of this command could order civil and military officials below the Third-Rank within a region, and everyone had to cooperate. The holder could even execute first and report later. Of course, those of the Third-Rank and above could completely ignore this jade tablet.

He had not expected Mr. Chen to be able to even obtain this thing; his status was likely even higher than he had imagined. But thinking about how this year was about to end, if it wasn't used this year, the opportunity to use this token for the year would be gone.

Thinking about how he was holding the line at the front without any support, it was fine, but there hadn't even been a single word of consolation during this time; it wouldn't be a loss for them to hand the Command Sword over for him to use.

Just as Shen Yu felt that everything was under control, inside a large courtyard outside Sanshui County, under the dim candlelight, several figures sat opposite one another, and the entire main hall was so quiet that the dropping of a needle could be heard.

"The person is now in the County Government Office, yet how many experts have we sent one after another who never returned? Is this the explanation you give? I have commissioned so many experts to assist, but what is the result!"

Finally, someone in the main hall spoke up. However, the moment they spoke, everyone's heart trembled. The dim candlelight reflected one ugly expression after another.

"It is we who underestimated this County Magistrate. This person not only has superb strength, but there is also a Grandmaster Realm swordsman by his side. With two Grandmaster experts present, it is indeed quite troublesome."

"Moreover, this County Government Office is also densely packed with mechanisms, making it impossible to guard against. We sent so many people, yet not a single one returned, including your own people!"

"Enough, I am not here to listen to this nonsense, but to ask if there is a solution!" With a cold snort, the person in the lead was full of impatience, and there was clearly a hint of agitation in their voice.

Scanning everyone with cold eyes, their patience was almost worn out. A mere County Magistrate had left them helpless; they were simply a bunch of trash!

"Time waits for no one. The list was escorted by the Longyuan Escort Agency; who knows if they have seen it, and who knows if Gu Xi hasn't told that little County Magistrate?"

"Besides, although we fabricated a lie about a Sword Scripture, it can only deceive for a moment, not for a lifetime. The Governor's Office and the Black-Clad Guard will eventually notice something amiss. Once the Governor's Office reacts, we will be on the defensive!"

Once these words were spoken, everyone present exchanged glances, seeing the gravity in each other's eyes. They also knew that this matter could not be delayed; the longer it dragged on, the more disadvantageous it would be for them.

"In that case, we can only use the worst-case plan!" Looking at the trash before them, the person in the lead snorted coldly, threw out a piece of paper, and then said, "This is the content of the plan; let your people prepare accordingly!"

"Three days from now, we begin!"

"This...!" Picking up the paper from the floor, these people read it as it was passed around. After a moment of hesitation, the people around all exchanged glances and then nodded.

"Fine, we will go and prepare now!"

Very quickly, the candlelight in the main hall was extinguished, and the several figures that had been there disappeared. Only the person in the lead remained, eyes tightly shut, sitting quietly in the pitch-black main hall.

After a good while, this person suddenly opened their eyes. The piercing light that erupted from those eyes seemed as if it wanted to pierce through the firmament.