Chapter 425

Tang Anzhi coldly stared at Wei Yuan, saying nothing; he didn't understand why Wei Yuan had gone crazy, repeatedly targeting him.

Is it because he just suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of that mysterious person, letting this dog official know his cultivation is mediocre, so the dog official keeps mocking him?

Revenge?

How could he not have thought of revenge? He believes he hasn't offended the mysterious person at all, and doesn't even know them.

But then the mysterious person suddenly appeared, seized this dog official, released that fox demon, and then used a wall-ghosting scheme to trap him, letting him fall for it, and finally set up a formidable formation.

Even if he resisted with all his might, it was of no avail; even if he exerted all his strength, pushing the Nine Cauldrons Classic to its limit.

Yet he couldn't defend against the successive attacks like swimming dragons, leaving horrifying wounds all over his body.

Even if he now circulates his cultivation technique to heal and takes large amounts of medicinal pills, he still cannot fully heal the wounds all over his body.

At least ten days to half a month are needed to fully recover!

At that time.

If it weren't for his life-saving treasure—a substitute straw man—he would likely have already perished in the Yellow Springs.

How could he not resent the mysterious person? How could he not have thought of taking revenge and settling the score?

He gathered information about the mysterious person from Zhang Chengze, seeking an opportunity to take revenge and settle the score; he is not the type who would readily forgive after nearly losing his life.

Of course.

He first needs to find out the mysterious person's background and specific cultivation level, to gauge whether he is a match; he hasn't let hatred cloud his judgment—if he is still no match, he won't forget or give up on revenge, but will seek it elsewhere.

For example!

Tang Anzhi stared deeply at Zhang Chengze, a flash of icy killing intent flickering in the depths of his eyes, and said: "Hunter Zhang, aren't you willing to speak?"

If he lacks the ability to take revenge on the mysterious person himself, he will target the mysterious person's relatives and friends to let the mysterious person know the consequences of provoking him, and when he becomes capable, he will seek revenge on the mysterious person again.

Zhang Chengze trembled all over, as if being eyed by a vicious snake, his face deathly pale without a trace of color; he glanced at Tang Anzhi, realizing the danger didn't seem to come from Tang Anzhi—Tang Anzhi's face was merely grim, with no other expression—and his worried gaze swept the surroundings before he replied:

"Sir, I don't know who that mysterious person who attacked you is!"

"I don't know......"

Tang Anzhi gave a cold snort; before he could finish speaking, Wei Yuan impatiently interrupted him:

"Alright, Imperial Attendant Tang, if you want revenge, stay here; I believe that mysterious person hasn't gone far—if you shout three times saying you want to seek revenge and settle the score, I'm sure he'll respond."

"First produce the Mountain God Token of Lion Ridge; as for whether you take revenge, that's your own business—don't let your personal matters delay everyone else's affairs!"

Tang Anzhi gave a cold snort, said nothing more; with a thought, an ancient-looking token appeared in his palm—indeed the Lion Ridge Mountain God Token—and he tossed it casually.

"Imperial Attendant Tang, if you want to take revenge and settle the score, stay here and wait for the mysterious person to come find you; we have other matters, so we'll go attend to our own affairs!" Wei Yuan shouted loudly, as if helping Tang Anzhi, letting the mysterious person know Tang Anzhi's thoughts—he actually hoped Tang Anzhi would die at the mysterious person's hands—and he passed the Mountain God Token to Zhang Chengze, saying enthusiastically:

"Brother Zhang, quickly give this Mountain God Token to your father, and tell him never to lose it again!"

Zhang Chengze took the Mountain God Token from Wei Yuan with one hand and nodded.

Wei Yuan followed Zhang Chengze as they left; out of the corner of his eye he saw Tang Anzhi approaching, his face full of mockery, about to sneer a few words, when he saw Lü Tu turn and walk elsewhere, and hastily said:

"Lv Qianhu, Lv Qianhu, what are you doing?"

"County Magistrate Wei, I still have other matters!"

Lü Tu replied coldly.

"Don't!"

Wei Yuan's expression changed drastically; just now he dared to show his face to Tang Anzhi, not only venting his inner anger at Tang Anzhi, but also because his own safety couldn't rely on Tang Anzhi—he was counting on Lü Tu, who is far more capable than Tang Anzhi; his eyes darted, and he hastily said:

"Lv Qianhu, we need you here; just now you might not know, but don't think that Imperial Attendant Tang, former Immortal Official of Qingyang County, with his superb skills, was nearly slaughtered by the mysterious person—no one can guarantee the mysterious person isn't hiding nearby; if you leave, all of our lives would be at risk."

"Lv Qianhu, as a Thousand Commander of the Demon Suppression Office, slaying demons and defending the righteous is your duty; likewise protecting the court—cough, cough—the people of Daxia is also your duty; you absolutely cannot stand by and do nothing; once I finish my affairs, let's leave together—what do you think?"

If we just let Lü Tu leave like this, it would be fine if the mysterious person doesn't reappear; but if he does, relying on Tang Anzhi to protect his life would be futile.

Never mind that he just mocked Tang Anzhi earlier; even if he hadn't, given Tang Anzhi's recent conduct, not treating him as a stepping stone would already be generous—expecting him to save a life is nothing short of daydreaming.

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Hate him.

All these years of benefits have been fed to the dogs!

No.

It's worse than feeding dogs—at least a dog would wag its tail when seeing him.

Lü Tu scoffed: "County Magistrate Wei, you're joking, right? You have a Hundred Commander from the Capital City here—do you still need me?"

Wei Yuan first gave an apologetic glance at Yu Die; seeing her calm expression, as if she didn't care at all about Lü Tu's mockery, he secretly admired her breadth of mind; with such a mindset, plus her heavenly background, as long as she doesn't die young, she will surely become a pillar of the Demon Suppression Office in a hundred years, and he said:

"Lv Qianhu, look at what you're saying—although Yu Die, Hundred Commander, is also a Hundred Commander of your Demon Suppression Office, she's ultimately young and comes from the Capital City; in our region, she's unfamiliar with the terrain and may not know much about the local evil cultivators; nowhere compares to you, Lv Qianhu—our lives still need your protection!"

Lü Tu gave Yu Die a mocking glance; although he had no prior dealings with Wei Yuan and didn't know who he was, from these words he could still tell Wei Yuan was perceptive, and he replied calmly:

"County Magistrate Wei, you're not just trying to amuse me, are you?"

"How dare I, how dare I—these are all sincere words!"

Wei Yuan wore a fawning smile; although he knew saying this would offend Yu Die, compared to offending her, he cared more about his own safety—worst case, he'd apologize to her afterward.

Lü Tu sneered: "Staying here is no problem; I just fear that someone will see me annoyed."

(End of chapter)