Chapter 30: I Never Let a Grudge Go Overnight

"Wait a moment!"

Seeing the tension on both sides, the Huwe who had been sent flying by Shen Yu earlier struggled to climb up and shouted loudly. Then, ignoring his own severely wounded body, he used his sword as a crutch to walk toward them step by step.

"Magistrate Shen, years ago, Sun Heling killed my family. This hatred is irreconcilable. In a fit of rage, I acted on my own initiative to kill him; it has nothing to do with anyone else. If Magistrate Shen wants an explanation, fine, then I will give you an explanation!"

As he spoke, the Huwe swiftly placed his sword against his own neck and then exerted a sudden force. Fresh blood sprayed out instantly, staining the floor of the County Government Office red.

"This, you..." This scene made Shen Yu narrow his eyes slightly. If everyone under that Prefect was such a ruthless person, then that would be truly terrifying.

"Good, good! Magistrate Shen, I wonder if you are satisfied with this result!"

Saying the word "good" twice, the Private Secretary was already gnashing his teeth in anger, yet he was also deeply wary of Shen Yu. He understood that the Huwe did not do this for him, but for his own family.

Only those close to the Prefect truly understood how terrifying he was. If a task was botched and he did not handle the aftermath himself, his entire family would be implicated. The Prefect never asked for reasons, nor did he accept explanations; everything was judged by the result.

Never mind a mere Huwe, even he himself would face the same fate. Since he had not properly resolved the matter today, even as the Prefect's absolute confidant, he would inevitably suffer greatly upon returning. How hateful!

"Let's go! Magistrate Shen, take care of yourself!"

Looking up at Shen Yu, the Private Secretary's eyes held a bit more wariness. A County Magistrate was not scary, but a County Magistrate who possessed immense strength and was also cunning and treacherous was terrifying. He did not want to get himself killed here as well.

The Private Secretary was also a decisive man and immediately led his people away. Since the matter could not be accomplished, he could only leave it for later and plan slowly. However, this little County Magistrate before him was likely much harder to deal with than he had imagined.

"Private Secretary, are we just going to leave like this? What about the Prefect..."

"Otherwise what? This person is not easy to deal with; I'm afraid we won't get any benefit today. But for a young man to think he is invincible just because he has a bit of strength is truly laughable! There will be plenty of time in the future; we will play slowly. Let him be smug for two days; there will come a time when he cries!"

"Phew!" Seeing these people leave, Shen Yu also let out a light sigh of relief. He had almost been plotted against. He didn't know who had helped him, but if he found out, he would definitely have to thank them properly.

"My Lord, are we just going to let them go like this?"

"Let them go?" With a soft hum, Shen Yu coldly watched the backs of the Private Secretary and the others as they walked away. Although he didn't say anything, he gave a cold smile in his heart.

"I never let a grudge go overnight!"

As the sun rose and set and night fell, the Private Secretary did not head back after leaving the County Government Office, but instead set up camp in a neighboring county. Returning in such a dejected state would likely lead to being held accountable. Especially now that the Prefect had lost his beloved son, one could imagine his mood.

Moreover, as the person who considered himself the Prefect's number one confidant and top advisor, if he couldn't even handle this small matter, his standing in the Prefect's heart would likely drop significantly. Therefore, he had to handle the matter beautifully before returning.

At night, he ordered a pot of wine and a few small dishes. The Private Secretary sat alone by the window, drinking to the moon while contemplating countermeasures. In his heart, a young man was ultimately a young man; having never experienced the harsh beatings of society, there were plenty of ways to deal with him.

After finishing the pot of wine, the Private Secretary felt slightly tipsy. Suddenly, a very faint sound came from nearby. Subconsciously looking up, he thought, *Hey, why did the full moon turn into a human face? No! *

"You are Shen Yu! What are you doing?" Suddenly, the Private Secretary jolted awake, looking at the person before him in astonishment.

They had just clashed today, so the Private Secretary had a fresh memory of the person who had made him suffer, and he hated him to the bone.

However, he didn't even have a Huwe by his side right now. When it came down to it, he was just a weak scholar, and an elderly one at that. Facing someone like Shen Yu, even if he didn't use Martial Arts, he couldn't win.

"What am I doing? Private Secretary, what do you think? There is one thing I forgot to tell you: I never let a grudge go overnight! So, I've come to find you tonight!"

After speaking, Shen Yu delivered a hand-chop, knocking the Private Secretary unconscious. He then hoisted the man up and flew out through the window, disappearing into the vast night in a few leaps.

"This... where is this?" After some time, the Private Secretary began to wake up slightly, but before he could fully grasp where he was, he saw a pair of hazy eyes in front of him, and his head immediately felt dizzy.

"Private Secretary, how many illegal and criminal things has the Prefect done over the years, and how many of his affairs are unspeakable?"

A faint voice rang in his ears, leaving the Private Secretary dazed. He subconsciously wanted to blurt out the answers. But just then, a terrifying, ethereal consciousness suddenly appeared, like a shrill roar echoing in his heart, causing him to jolt awake.

"Phew, phew!" Unable to stop himself from taking a few deep breaths, the Private Secretary was drenched in cold sweat, as if he had just had a nightmare. It took a long while for him to regain his senses.

At this moment, the Private Secretary was in a panic. He actually possessed a secret technique; this technique was more like a psychological suggestion, planted in confidants like him by an expert beside the Prefect. It was to prevent them from revealing things they shouldn't while in a half-dreaming, half-waking state.

Now that the secret technique hidden in his body had been triggered, the Private Secretary understood clearly that this was all Shen Yu's doing. This young man was more decisive than he had imagined, and his methods were far more impossible to guard against!

"It actually failed!" The Nine Yin Manual's Soul-Moving Technique had failed, which left Shen Yu somewhat astonished, and he couldn't help but think more highly of the Private Secretary before him. It couldn't be seen, but this guy actually had some skills.

"Shen Hengzhi, you don't need to waste your effort. We scholars are filled with upright energy; how could we be influenced by your crooked ways! Shen Hengzhi, you..."

"Slap!" Before the Private Secretary could finish his sentence, Shen Yu slapped him directly. Feeling that it wasn't enough to vent his anger, he slapped him twice more.

Someone who acted as a lackey for evil like this, yet had the nerve to claim he was filled with upright energy?

Bah, do you people have no shame? You haven't learned the integrity of a scholar, but you've learned the spirit of shamelessness to the fullest.

"Hahaha!" Having had his teeth knocked out by the slaps and his mouth dripping with blood, the Private Secretary instead burst into loud laughter.

"Shen Hengzhi, the Prefect showed me great kindness. Back then, I was just a down-and-out scholar who couldn't even afford to eat. It was the Prefect who promoted me from obscurity and entrusted me with heavy responsibilities. This kindness can never be repaid in this lifetime. You want me to betray the Prefect? Dream on!"

"My Lord, your subordinate has fulfilled his loyalty to you!" In just a moment, the Private Secretary's face turned blue and purple, and his life force was already fading away. Shen Yu's few slaps had allowed him to take the opportunity to bite down on something hidden in his teeth without being noticed.

He knew that someone like him could never withstand torture or endure suffering. Therefore, being decisive was the best choice. From the day he started doing those things for the Prefect, he had already prepared himself in his heart.

"He actually committed suicide? He was certainly ruthless to himself; he wasted my efforts!"

"System, sign in!"

"Sign-in successful, obtained Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens!"

"What, what sword art? Could it be that one... Damn, a mere Private Secretary, and he can still drop a blockbuster?"