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Chapter 113 - the prefecture magistrate appearing
Chapter 113: Chapter 94 - The Prefecture Magistrate Appearing
“The Grandmaster is giving out fewer and fewer things these days.”
Xiao Ran shook his head and added 500,000 proficiency points to the Heaven’s End Saber Technique.
His attributes were refreshed:
[Heaven’s End Bladesmanship - Minor Achievement]
His Spirit Master cultivation was still 480 years away from Earth Realm Stage Seven.
Arrival from the Capital
The reinforcements from the capital arrived earlier than expected—supposed to come in the afternoon, but they appeared in the morning.
A Purple Sword Guard led the team, including:
3 Golden Sword Guards
10 Silver Sword Guards
Several Blue Sword Guards
They first congratulated Shen Yiming for his Meritorious Service, then moved on to the handover.
Upon hearing that Shen Yiming had secured five million taels from the government for developing the Divine Sword Guards and gained the right to select personnel from the stationed army, the mood shifted.
What was thought to be a difficult task had now become a desirable mission. The purple sword guard was overjoyed and treated Shen Yiming, Xiao Ran, and the others to a feast at Ten Thousand Flower Inn, drinking until dawn.
The Next Day — Departure
At the South Gate, Xiao Ran and his group prepared to leave. The Divine Sword Guards, along with the magistrates, had gathered to see them off.
“I’ll leave this place to you all,” Shen Yiming said.
“Don’t worry, Brother Shen. You’ve built a solid foundation. I won’t let you down,” Lord Purple Sword replied.
“If you face any trouble in the future, I’ll do my best to support you,” the magistrate added.
“Much appreciated.” Shen Yiming cupped his fists.
They mounted their Night Illumination Dragon Horses
and disappeared down the road.
On the Road to the Capital
Xiao Zhou wore a worried expression.
“Master, Brother Xiao… I don’t want to go back.”
“Now you think of your father?” Shen Yiming teased.
Xiao Ran remained quiet, clearly enjoying the show.
“I’ve run away from the wedding for days. With my father’s temper, I’d be lucky if he didn’t break my legs.”
“He’ll definitely station people at all four city gates. No matter which one we return through, he’ll hear of it and rush to block me.”
“If you really don’t want to go back, you can stay here. I’ll write a letter for you. You’ll work in Qingzhou from now on,” Shen Yiming offered.
“Please don’t!” Xiao Zhou yelped. “Qingzhou is nice, but not as fragrant as the capital.”
“Aren’t you afraid your father will break your legs?” Xiao Ran finally asked.
Xiao Zhou stood tall.
“He can’t catch me!”
They burst into laughter as they reached the North Gate of the capital by afternoon.
At the North Gate
Xiao Zhou’s eyes scanned the gate. Spotting his family’s guards, he panicked.
“Master! Brother Xiao! Help me! My father really stationed people here!”
Xiao Ran and Shen Yiming looked at each other and smirked, saying nothing.
“Can I treat you to dinner at the Drunken Immortal Court?”
“Do you think Brother Xiao and I care about such small money?”
“We’re so close! You wouldn’t just leave me, would you?”
One of the guards suddenly spotted him and shouted:
“Young Master’s back! Notify the Lord! Everyone, don’t let him escape!”
A group of people charged forward.
Xiao Zhou cursed, jumped off his horse, and activated his Kasaya Movement Technique, vanishing in a blur. He circled the guards and slipped into the capital.
“Hahaha…” Shen Yiming laughed and returned to the Divine Sword Guards.
Xiao Ran's Return
Xiao Ran didn’t leave immediately. He returned to his own courtyard to await his reward.
Meanwhile, Shen Yiming was summoned by Qin Fangzhen to report the mission.
Inside the Study
Qin Fangzhen sat upright as Shen Yiming reported. After listening, he praised:
“Well done. What the Sacred Martial Division couldn’t accomplish, we did beautifully.
We’ve embarrassed them, strengthened ties with the government, and gained five million taels.”
Shen Yiming added:
“Xiao Ran and Xiao Zhou were instrumental. Especially Xiao Ran, who handled the plague case flawlessly.”
“He’s a real talent. We must nurture him. He’ll be able to lead in the future,” Qin Fangzhen nodded.
“As for rewards—since you’ve already made a fortune from the Yellow Sand Sect and Xuanming Sect, I won’t give you money. Pick two top-grade Heaven-tier techniques from the military warehouse and award them each a Heaven-tier low-grade elixir.”
“Thank you, my Lord!” Shen Yiming beamed.
Reward Delivery
Shen Yiming selected a suitable technique and entered Xiao Ran’s courtyard.
Xiao Zhou still hadn’t returned—clearly still running.
He placed the rewards before Xiao Ran:
One Top-Grade Heaven-Tier Technique
One Heaven-Tier Low-Grade Elixir
“Here’s your reward for the mission.”
“Thanks.” Xiao Ran accepted calmly and stored them away.
“Free tonight?” Shen Yiming asked.
“Probably not. I’ve been away almost a week. The Imperial Prison must have piled-up tasks,” Xiao Ran replied.
“Alright! Let’s meet tomorrow then.”
After a short chat, Shen Yiming left.
Power Boost
Xiao Ran consumed the elixir. His martial cultivation rose by 30 years, now 180 years away from breaking into Mystical Grandmaster Realm - Tier Seven.
The awarded technique was titled:
Grimoire of Sword Essence
He read it once and stored it.
Back to the Imperial Prison
Xiao Ran headed to the Imperial Prison. The Lieutenant greeted him warmly:
“Lord Xiao, you’re back!”
“How’s Purgatory while I was gone?”
“Two died. They couldn’t withstand the Yin Qi and Purgatory Flame like you can.
We had to rotate one person at a time. If you hadn’t returned soon, I’d have been helpless.”
Xiao Ran nodded and entered Purgatory.
Inside the Cell
As soon as he entered, he heard a suppressed roar.
Dark, demonic energy poured from the first cell. The Golden Phoenix barely protected the woman’s consciousness.
Despite her effort, the aftermath of the Nine Heavens Pure Spirit Taming Technique was overwhelming.
She had endured alone.
“Xiao Ran, you bastard! You said one week! It’s already past!”
Using her last bit of sanity, the eldest princess struggled to speak.
“It’s impolite to badmouth others behind their backs,” Xiao Ran said as he appeared outside the cell.
Her eyes lit up with joy—like she had been revived.
“Don’t just stand there! Hurry up and get in here!”
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