Chapter 68: Does Anyone Have Any Objections?

"The new County Magistrate has arrived!"

Soon, upon learning the news that the new County Magistrate had arrived, the people at the County Government Office could not spare the time to discuss the events of last night. They set aside their work one after another and hurried over to pay their respects to this new County Magistrate. Along the way, those who were well-acquainted with each other continued to discuss it.

"I heard the new County Magistrate is still a young man. No wonder the news of the new magistrate's arrival had been circulating in Sanshui County for a month or two, yet the person has only just arrived. Young people are just unreliable when it comes to getting things done!"

"A young man? A young man is good. Young people are easy to fool; we can just deal with him perfunctorily and get it over with. Our lives will be easy from now on!"

"Bullshit. Young people are not good. The younger they are, the more they like to stir up trouble. I'm afraid there will be no shortage of trouble in the future, like the previous County Magistrate..."

"Silence!" Seeing that the topic seemed to be veering further and further off course, and in a very bad direction at that, County Assistant An Jincheng let out a cold shout. The rest of the people immediately shut their mouths and stopped talking, entering the County Government Office quietly.

Soon, everyone saw the newly arrived Shen Yu, and also saw Lu Ze standing respectfully by his side. When they saw Lu Ze, everyone wore an expression of disdain.

This bootlicker has a sharp nose. Before they had even arrived, this head constable had already come first. The moment the new County Magistrate arrived, he came to curry favor. He really will latch onto anyone's leg. Bah!

"My Lord, this is County Assistant An!" Pointing to the people around them, Lu Ze respectfully introduced them to Shen Yu one by one. His deferential manner made his bootlicker nature clear at a glance.

But they did not know that Lu Ze's respect was genuine. It was not just respect, but also carried a bit of fear—a feeling of both reverence and dread.

Anyone who had experienced that scene yesterday would likely have the same reaction as him. He might never forget the scene of blood spilling everywhere last night; hundreds of people could not even struggle before falling one by one. Everything was like a heavy hammer striking his heart.

"My Lord, this is Master Yan!" While recalling the events of yesterday, Lu Ze continued to introduce them to Shen Yu, "And that is County Lieutenant Han!"

"Wait, County Lieutenant Han?" Hearing this title, Shen Yu subconsciously raised his head to look at this County Lieutenant. The other party had a square face and a solemn, serious expression, giving the impression of someone meticulous.

At first glance, the first impression was absolutely good, and it would even make people think this must be a person of upright justice. Who could have imagined that such a person would be an insidious, cunning, and ruthless villain?

"His appearance looks upright, but it's a pity he is just a corrupt official."

"What?" Shen Yu's words shocked everyone. They had never heard of someone starting off by calling someone a corrupt official. Don't you know you won't have any friends doing that!

"My Lord is joking. This official has always walked the straight and narrow; when have I ever taken bribes? My Lord must have listened to the slander of a villain. I ask that you investigate clearly, My Lord!" While speaking, this County Lieutenant Han glanced at Lu Ze. Perhaps it was this guy who was secretly reporting him!

You little punk, you just wait for me. I'll show you later!

"Joking? This official never jokes with corrupt officials." Casually tossing out an account book, Shen Yu said coldly, "Everyone, take a look. This is the evidence of County Lieutenant Han's corruption and law-breaking. Every single item is documented and verifiable!"

"Han Mingyang, you hold the position of County Lieutenant, yet you accept bribes and treat human life like grass. You are not fit to be an official! Zhou Yuan, Lu Ze, seize him for me. I will report this to the imperial court and have this scum beheaded to appease the hearts of the people!"

"You dare!" Shen Yu's words were like a spark igniting a powder keg, causing Han Mingyang to fly into a rage instantly. A County Magistrate who came from who knows where dared to take a knife to him the moment he arrived—who gave him the guts?

Too young to know the immensity of heaven and earth. Today, I will let you know who is actually in charge of Sanshui County!

However, what made Han Mingyang even more furious was that Lu Ze, a bootlicker who usually kept his tail between his legs, actually dared to make a move. You bastard, you are simply courting death. It seems this dog needs to be replaced!

"Mountain-Backing Palm!" With a cold shout, Han Mingyang struck out with both palms. The heavy palm force stirred up an invisible hurricane in the main hall, as if a real mountain were descending from the sky. That terrifying momentum caused the expressions of Zhou Yuan and the other to change slightly.

As the County Lieutenant of Sanshui County, his official position was not gained for nothing. If he didn't have a few tricks up his sleeve, how could he hold down the fort?

And all of this worried Zhou Yuan and the others. They never expected that Han Mingyang would be so fierce the moment he made a move. In their eyes, what was coming toward them was not a pair of flesh palms, but a mountain—a mountain that was impossible to shake.

"Postnatal Realm perfection!" With this move from the opponent, Shen Yu roughly judged Han Mingyang's strength. For an ordinary person, Postnatal perfection was indeed an expert; at the very least, it was not something Lu Ze and Zhou Yuan could handle!

"Step back, hide behind me!"

As Shen Yu's words fell, the two hurriedly retreated. It was not that they did not want to help, but they were truly powerless when facing a real expert. Relatively speaking, shouting slogans from behind the County Magistrate was more suitable for them.

At this moment, Han Mingyang, who was opposite them, did not stop because of Zhou Yuan and the others' retreat; instead, he charged straight at Shen Yu.

Even though the opponent had clearly retracted his palm force, the power was still not to be underestimated. If he were just a weak scholar, this palm would be enough to take half his life. The opponent's sinister intentions were already clear as day!

"Han Mingyang, what do you want? I am the County Magistrate of Sanshui County!"

"Does the County Magistrate think I want what? Hmph!" With a cold sneer, Han Mingyang completely disregarded Shen Yu's status. If he let this pass with just a light sentence, how would he be able to get by in the future?

"County Magistrate, I am truly sorry. This official's Martial Arts can be unleashed but cannot be retracted, so it is very normal that I cannot hold back my palm force. My Lord, rest assured, I have tried my best to retract eighty percent of my power. The remaining twenty percent hitting you won't kill you, but you will most likely be crippled!"

While speaking, Han Mingyang had already pounced over, the ferocious smile on his lips destroying his originally upright appearance completely. This little bastard dared to embarrass him on his own turf; if he didn't show him something fierce, he wouldn't know who he was!

In his eyes, the young County Magistrate before him would soon be wailing under his palms. He could not wait to see that scene.

"County Lieutenant Han!" Seeing this posture, the County Assistant to the side hurriedly spoke to stop him, "Hurry back, what do you want to do? Don't let your anger cloud your judgment!"

"Assistant An, I don't want to either, but I really can't hold back my hand!" While laughing triumphantly, Han Mingyang's palms flew rapidly toward Shen Yu, the fierce palm wind ruffling Shen Yu's clothes.

"Clang!" Suddenly, the sound of a blade leaving its scabbard rang in everyone's ears. That crisp sound seemed to make everyone feel clear-headed in an instant.

At the same time, a brilliant light seemed to appear before their eyes, accompanied by an unimaginable, terrifying murderous intent. The light flashed and vanished, like a wild goose in flight, so fast that people could not react at all.

At this moment, Han Mingyang, who had been pouncing toward Shen Yu, suddenly stopped his footsteps, his hands tightly gripping his own neck. A pillar of blood appeared at Han Mingyang's neck; even though he tried desperately with both hands to plug it, he still could not stop the spraying blood.

Blood spilled everywhere, quickly staining the floor of the main hall red, and Han Mingyang fell down with a face full of disbelief. How did the little lamb in his eyes suddenly turn into a mountain tiger? This is not scientific!

"What?" One sword strike, just a single sword strike. They had only just seen a flash, and County Lieutenant Han was actually dead? Dead in a way that caught everyone off guard!

How could this little County Magistrate's Martial Arts be so terrifying? The imperial court sent such an expert this time—was it really going to get serious?

"County Lieutenant Han Mingyang was corrupt and broke the law, treating human life like grass. After the matter was exposed, he not only resisted arrest but also attempted to attack this official. In self-defense, this official immediately executed him on the spot. The facts are all here, and the evidence is conclusive!"

"Does anyone have any objections?"