Chapter 130: A Familiar Feeling

"System, sign in!"

"Sign-in successful, obtained Advanced Disguise Technique!"

As a flash of light surged in, countless pieces of knowledge instantly flooded Shen Yu's mind. At this moment, it felt as if he had undergone over a dozen years of bitter cultivation, experiencing countless hardships to finally master this ever-changing skill.

It was as if everything had been learned and cultivated through his own hard work, connecting perfectly with his own memories without the slightest sense of incongruity.

The disguise technique he obtained was not achieved through makeup, but by directly altering his muscles and bones to achieve the purpose of changing his appearance and form; he could even imitate a person's voice by changing his own.

Coupled with the "Muscle and Bone Shrinking Method" from the Nine Yin Manual he had previously obtained, which allowed his entire body's muscles and bones to contract at will, it complemented this disguise technique perfectly.

It could be said that as long as he observed a person standing beside him for a moment, it wouldn't take long before he could transform into an exact replica. If the two were to stand together, it would be impossible to tell them apart; this skill could be called truly terrifying.

If the disguise technique is used well, there might be unexpected gains!

After digesting all the knowledge, Shen Yu opened his eyes and let out a soft breath. He then straightened his clothes and walked away lightly, as if nothing had happened. Behind him, however, was a scene of blood.

Not long after Shen Yu left, many people appeared at the corner of the alley. Upon seeing the situation before them, everyone's expressions changed drastically, and a sense of terror surged into their hearts.

"How could this be? More than a dozen experts couldn't even last for a moment, and even the heavily-paid Luo Liu Jian was completely defeated!"

The experts they had dispatched were almost torn to shreds before their eyes; the sight of flesh and blood flying everywhere made everyone's breathing rapid. The sharp and terrifying Sword Qi still lingered, as if telling of the opponent's horror.

As for Luo Liu Jian, in whom they had placed high hopes and who had a small reputation in the Jianghu, he had now been frozen directly into an ice sculpture. One could vaguely see a look of shock and disbelief still lingering in his eyes.

Such a terrifying scene made every family feel a sense of trepidation; this new Prefect was even more terrifying than they had imagined. No, they must return quickly to send word; the strategy for dealing with this new Prefect must change.

Meanwhile, Shen Yu, having returned to the Prefecture Office, directly summoned Gao Cheng. Although he did not fully trust the Shadow Guard, he had to admit that they were truly useful at times.

"Gao Cheng, have your Shadow Guard help me investigate information regarding the Dongning Army Commander Ye Jing. I want all information from birth to the present! Especially regarding changes in personality—that must be investigated specifically!"

"The Dongning Army Commander?" Hearing this, Gao Cheng was also shocked. Could it be that this Prefect was not planning to move against the families of Songnan Prefecture, but was aiming directly at the Dongning Army? Did he have to play such a big game?

If the 180,000-strong Dongning Army were to form a Military Formation, do you have any idea how terrifying that would be?

"My Lord, the Dongning Army is of great importance; you must not act rashly!"

"You're overthinking it. This official isn't so stupid as to go head-to-head with the Dongning Army. I just want to know all the information about this Dongning Army Commander; as the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy."

"Is that so?" He looked up at Shen Yu, but the look of concern for a mentally challenged person in the other's eyes made him feel very hurt.

Is it me overthinking? I truly wish I were overthinking. That is the Dongning Army, an existence that even the Governor dares not underestimate. And you, you come right out and want to pull the tiger's whiskers; you are truly daring.

"Go do it. This official wants you to place Ye Jing's information on my desk in the shortest possible time!"

"But..."

"Gao Cheng, this official is informing you. If I tell you to do it, you do it. Do you Shadow Guards not even have this bit of professional ethics? Rest assured, this official will not act recklessly!"

"Yes, my Lord!" Although the other said so, Gao Cheng still felt somewhat uneasy. Although the time they had spent in contact was short, he could see that this master was likely someone who acted on a whim, and no one knew what he would do next.

Following this Prefect, why did he always feel so anxious? Big brother, my little heart cannot handle such great stimulation!

After this mission is completed, I will never cooperate with him again; I must apply to the Governor for a transfer, a quick transfer!

"Dong, dong!" After a wonderful night's rest, early the next morning, the sound of a drum rang out. Immediately after, Shen Yu hurriedly put on his official robes and walked onto the Public Hall.

It's early in the morning, and I don't know which bastard is making trouble again!

"My Lord, you must uphold justice for the common people, my Lord!" Just as Shen Yu arrived, a heart-wrenching voice came from below the Public Hall, and it seemed that many commoners had already gathered outside, seemingly pointing and gesturing toward this place.

"What is going on?" After sitting upright, Shen Yu was full of question marks. Not to mention the old farmer-like person crying in agony below the hall, when he saw the person being dragged onto the hall, he was also a bit stunned.

This person was actually wearing armor; judging by the attire, he should be a Colonel of the Dongning Army, and he was currently tied up and carried here just like that.

A dignified Dongning Army Colonel, at the very least a Xiantian Expert or possibly a Xiantian Expert, was actually captured by a group of ordinary commoners; no matter how you looked at it, it felt incongruous.

"What exactly happened?" The situation before him made Shen Yu slightly surprised, and subconsciously, he felt something was not quite right.

"It seems a Dongning Army Colonel was somehow unconscious in the mountains and was saved by this family and brought home. At night, for some reason, this Colonel suddenly went beastly and wanted to defile the old farmer's daughter, and the couple naturally refused!"

Leaning into Shen Yu's ear, Gao Cheng, who was beside him, told him the information he knew bit by bit. "In the struggle, even the old woman was accidentally killed, and later this Colonel seemed to have been stimulated by something and went on a killing spree in the village; it is said he killed quite a few people!"

"My Lord, the Dongning Army has strict military discipline; such things would never happen!"

"Is that so?" He frowned slightly. Defiling a young girl, beating an old woman to death, and even going on a killing spree in the village—any one of these was a capital crime.

Seeing Shen Yu's expression at this moment, Gao Cheng knew what he was thinking and immediately spoke up. "Prefect Shen, do you think this person might have been framed?"

"This subordinate is worried that this Dongning Army Colonel was just set up by someone else; it was the families of Songnan Prefecture who made a move! They are testing the Dongning Army's attitude and also hoping that the Dongning Army will turn against you, my Lord, so that you will have no mind to focus on them!"

"No, these families don't have the guts to offend both the Dongning Army and the Prefecture Office. Do you think everyone is a fool? Also, do you know how he was captured by a group of commoners?"

"This..." Looking at the Colonel tied up below, Gao Cheng said with some confusion, "My Lord, as far as this subordinate knows, it seems he fainted from exhaustion!"

"Fainted from exhaustion?" Hearing this, Shen Yu was somewhat surprised, then walked forward and placed a hand on the other's pulse. Strands of True Qi surged along the meridians, constantly probing the other's condition.

"No, this is..." Soon, Shen Yu felt a violent power within the other's body. This power was not only tearing at the other's dantian and meridians but was also constantly destroying his bodily functions.

This True Qi was full of mania and even bloodthirst, and it was continuous; it should have been cultivated by himself, but it was definitely not any upright and peaceful Martial Arts.

Such Martial Arts seem powerful and improve quickly, but they are harmful to others and oneself, and the foundation is not solid. If one is not careful, it is easy to hurt others and oneself.

"Quick-success Cultivation Method!" In an instant, Shen Yu had a general judgment. This person wanted to take a shortcut but was too eager for success, which led to the current outcome. But this Cultivation Method, why did it feel somewhat familiar? He must have seen it somewhere before.

This Colonel before him is likely not simple!

"Gao Cheng, don't your Shadow Guards claim to be omnipresent? This official wants to know all his information. Who is he, what does he like, what are his usual habits? The more detailed, the better; I want to know everything!"

"Hiss!" Seeing Shen Yu's slightly changed expression, Gao Cheng knew that this Prefect Shen was probably going to cause trouble again. That is the Dongning Army, big brother!