[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday":3,"chapter-the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-127":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Imperial Hound on an Eight-Hour Shift",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2225185,4113,"Chapter 127","the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>After the salute, Xingchi signaled Yongjie to follow, and with Li Miao's help, walked slowly to the center of the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second thing, the monk has some debts that I want to repay under the witness of everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi was virtuous and respected, flawless all his life; when did he ever owe anyone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he did evil in secret before and wanted to make it public before he died?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With chaotic thoughts, Sect Leader Xiao couldn't help but open his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Xingchi, death clears debts; your virtue is recognized by the entire Wu Lin, when did you ever owe anyone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was signaling Xingchi not to say any more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what he had done, don't say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi smiled indifferently and said: \"I haven't finished talking about introducing my inferior disciple to everyone just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yongjie, come forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master.\" Yongjie knelt down in front of Xingchi, took off his cassock, and revealed his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take the rattan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shaolin disciple took the rattan and handed it to Xingchi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My inferior disciple was a monk halfway through. Before becoming a monk, he had some reputation in the Wu Lin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before becoming a monk, he was the owner of Juyi Villa, 'Sky-Supporting Pillar' Tu Qingcang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Him!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder he looked familiar just now; now that you say it, I've seen him before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One person blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Yongjie became a monk, he was known to everyone in the Huguang region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became famous fifteen years ago, his heroic name spread twelve years ago, his evil name was notorious ten years ago, and he disappeared nine years ago, life or death unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From stepping into the Wu Lin to disappearing, it was only six years, but he was the most prominent figure in the Wu Lin of the Huguang region in recent years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First and second year, just entering the Wu Lin, defeating many experts, and for a time, he was unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third year, established Juyi Villa, gathering heroes from all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fourth and fifth year, acting chivalrously, his Wu Gong entered the supreme level, and everyone praised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixth year, his actions suddenly became unscrupulous, looting treasures in the Wu Lin, without any regard for Wu Lin rules or past feelings, suppressing people with force, and finally becoming notorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly disappeared, and Juyi Villa also fell into ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seven Ghosts of Meishan were the people of Juyi Villa back then. After dispersing into the Wu Lin, they gradually fell into the demonic path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yongjie recruited Wu Lin wanderers back then, and they were mixed. After he disappeared, many people found it hard to go from luxury to frugality and started doing evil. Xingchi killed many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of Yongjie's actions in the last year that the Seven Ghosts of Meishan thought he wanted to enter Shaolin to loot treasures after seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect Leader Xiao frowned and sized up Yongjie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't care about Yongjie's past and hadn't dealt with him before. What he was worried about was whether passing the position to such a controversial figure in the Wu Lin would affect Xingchi's reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, someone opened their mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Xingchi, are you passing the position to this... Master Yongjie today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it a bit inappropriate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes, Master Yongjie's actions before becoming a monk were a bit extreme; I don't know if he can take over Shaolin's inheritance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi smiled and didn't speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he suddenly raised his hand and swung it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rattan whipped on Yongjie's back, leaving a wound that bloomed like a baby's small mouth in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed like a river immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yongjie actually dispersed all his Qi, even stopping the cycle he was running himself. At this moment, his meridians were empty, and he was resisting with only his flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, his face turned white, he gritted his teeth, and didn't make a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, I am going to repay his debts to everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, ignoring everyone's persuasion, the rattan in Xingchi's hand kept hitting Yongjie's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the flesh on Yongjie's back was already a mess, and the rattan Xingchi swung actually splashed fine flesh and blood on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yongjie still didn't make a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood had already soaked his lower body, flowing slowly along the cracks in the bluestone slabs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Xingchi stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he didn't want to hit anymore, but with his body, he was afraid he would die faster than Yongjie if he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao sighed, reached out, and patted Xingchi on the chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi suddenly vibrated, his spirit immediately much better, as if he had restored his past style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you have half an hour left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A person about to die, not lying down and saying last words, tossing and turning, risking reputation and life, I don't know what you are plotting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi didn't answer, only nodded slightly to thank Li Miao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he faced the crowd and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My inferior disciple was quite stubborn before becoming a monk and did many wrong things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Shaolin's inheritance ultimately needs him to carry it; today, I cannot let him repay his life to everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi smiled embarrassedly, revealing his bald gums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The monk is shameless and wants to ask for a bargain from everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His life, let it be temporarily stored at Shaolin for some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The monk will repay some of it for him first, just as if it were pledged to everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect Leader Xiao, who was listening quietly to Xingchi on the north side, suddenly woke up, his face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, he frantically channeled his Qi, exerting so much force that he almost tore his meridians, and suddenly kicked the ground, rushing toward Xingchi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master! No!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, four or five people rushed onto the square, all shouting loudly, their faces distorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew too well what Xingchi was going to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Xingchi was the one who \"repaid debts\" for them back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi was already nearing the end of his life, his movements slow, and it seemed there was still time to stop him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao, who was helping Xingchi, swept a glance at these people and said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The master's own choice, others should not interfere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, he raised his hand and swung it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mountain-Moving and Sea-Overturning\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majestic Qi, like a tsunami, erupted instantly, hitting the people who rushed onto the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any power to resist, several people were swept by Li Miao's palm, spun around in mid-air, and landed on the ground, retreating \"clack, clack, clack\" before standing firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect Leader Xiao looked down, speechless for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was standing exactly where he was before he rushed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others discovered this situation and were also shocked and speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to know, the ones who rushed out were several first-rate experts! Li Miao's casual palm could repel several people without injury, and even control the force just right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wu Gong, position, speed, and angle of several people were all different!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What level was Li Miao's Wu Gong!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supreme experts couldn't do this kind of lifting weight as if it were light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, this was not the time to care about this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sect Leader Xiao raised his head suddenly, his voice like weeping blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi seemed not to hear, raised his hand into a claw, and suddenly inserted it into his own chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed like a river immediately!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yongjie, who was kneeling in front of him, did not look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the face that hadn't had a reaction even after being beaten to a pulp now gritted his teeth and couldn't stop tears from falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mas...ter...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disciple, was wrong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi didn't look at him, pulled his hand out, and in a moment, the blood soaked the cassock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao frowned and tapped Xingchi on the chest a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you have two sticks of incense left to live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Subtracting the time to pass on the skills to Master Yongjie, you have one stick of incense left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have anything you want to say, do it quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingchi nodded, his face pale, and he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1407,"2026-06-17T21:41:15.265Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","91227357d86e888f81ecae673baaec8af9ac7611b22df767b005c1379f81d530","the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-128","the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-126",647,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-imperial-hound-on-an-eight-hour-shift-cover.jpg"]