[{"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-453":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},2225511,4113,"Chapter 453: Fuck the Heavens","the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-453",453,"\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in the room looked toward \"Li Xin\" in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of talk was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all felt something was wrong, but no one reached for their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it plainly, the dozen or so people in this room were just chance acquaintances, and to avoid implicating their sects, most had given fake names. They didn't know much about each other’s past deeds or temperaments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if someone said a few strange things or acted differently than before, it could be dismissed as trying to liven up the atmosphere before a big battle, or perhaps just venting nervousness with some nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, while they felt it was a bit strange, no one truly took issue with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao naturally knew this, which was why he spoke that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he started, the young woman who had spoken when entering and the youth who had slammed the table both stood up and roughly described the terrain of the Dengzhou Garrison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they began to assign personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't have many people, and we don't know each other well, so the simpler the plan and the shorter the time required, the better. This is what I think—we’ll split into two groups and adapt as we go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young woman dipped her finger in tea and drew on the table while speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One group will set fires and beat gongs to draw away the guards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other group will drive straight in to take the prison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although my *Shimei* and I gave fake names, you can all see that we come from a major sect... In terms of *Wu Gong*, we are the strongest, but when it comes to *Jianghu* experience, we don't have much to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, the violent assault to attract the guards will be led by my *Shimei* and me. As for the group to rescue the people... Brother Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Li Miao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the oldest and act with prudence, suitable for adapting on the spot, so the rescue mission will be left to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does anyone have any objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth was about to continue assigning personnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he heard Li Miao, who was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we swap? I’ll go draw away the guards, and you go rescue the people, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth was stunned, then, as if understanding something, spread his hands and smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, there’s no need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, if we talk about danger, our side is more dangerous, but the key to tonight is on your side. Since we are here, we’ve already risked our lives to do this, so there’s really no need to care about the rest—could it be that you think we’re too young and can't handle this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao was noncommittal, smiling without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth hesitated for a moment before sighing slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I originally thought about not causing trouble for my sect, but we’re acting tonight, so hiding it further would seem like we don't trust you all... Brother Li, why don't we trade a few moves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever is stronger goes to draw away the guards, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked slowly to Li Miao, joined his fingers like a sword, and reached toward Li Miao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, please enlighten me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Miao patted the short blade at his waist and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little brother, you use a sword, and I use a blade. You use a sword-finger, and I use a palm-blade; wouldn't that be taking advantage of your three fingers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth smiled freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Brother Li feels it’s taking advantage, using one finger to display blade techniques is also fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was what he said, but everyone present could hear his true meaning—whether the older Li Miao used his fists, fingers, or even drew his short blade, the result would be the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the young woman beside him showed no intention of stopping his arrogant behavior, instead standing before the table, staring blankly at the map drawn in tea, as if the result were already certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone frowned, watching the two and pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although that Li Xin’s *Wu Gong* isn't said to be very high, his internal power foundation, blade technique level, and fighting experience are considered outstanding in the *Jianghu*. This youth looks less than twenty; is he really so certain he can beat him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which major sect is he a disciple of... and what kind of high-level *Wu Gong* is he practicing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, everyone’s eyes were fixed on the youth’s sword-finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth was also confident, staring dead at Li Miao’s hands, waiting only to subdue Li Miao in two or three moves and settle tonight’s business. \u003C\u002Fp>",795,"2026-06-17T21:41:17.211Z","2026-06-18T03:13:38.468Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","639ec4f3761930be2b5ee7295ac2431ac8008a961624cd9b8078a6e184e251c7","the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-454","the-imperial-enforcer-with-an-eight-hour-workday-chapter-452",647,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-imperial-hound-on-an-eight-hour-shift-cover.jpg"]