"It seems Lord Han’s guess was correct."

"Wei Changqing is truly colluding with the Wangling Sect."

Xu Feng said in a low voice, staring at Liu Bao’s corpse.

Everything tonight was, of course, a trap set by Han Yuan.

To deceive a sly old fox like Wei Changqing, you couldn’t be too obvious.

That was why Xu Feng and Huang Xian’Er had put on a show in the County Yamen.

And just as expected, they had lured out Liu Bao.

"As the County Magistrate of Wushan County, how could Wei Changqing not know about the Wangling Sect?"

"He’s been turning a blind eye, so he must have a guilty conscience."

Han Yuan said nonchalantly, wiping the blood from his palms.

"So, what’s our next move?"

Huang Xian’Er asked softly.

By now, she was completely won over by Han Yuan.

Not only was his talent greater and his temper shorter than hers, but even his intelligence seemed to far surpass her own.

"Since we’ve confirmed Wei Changqing is guilty..."

"...then let’s go ask him about it."

Han Yuan said quietly.

As he spoke, Xu Feng moved Liu Bao’s body to a corner of the temple hall and hid it.

Only then did the three of them quickly leave the City God Temple.

If Liu Bao didn’t return soon, the other party would naturally grow suspicious.

He had to use this window of time to take down Wei Changqing.

The trio made their way to the back entrance of the County Yamen’s inner courtyard and silently scaled the wall.

That fellow Wei Changqing had always lived in a room in the back courtyard of the County Yamen.

But after Han Yuan vaulted over the wall, he felt that something was amiss.

The back courtyard of the County Yamen was a little too quiet.

He gestured for Huang Xian’Er and Xu Feng to be careful, then headed toward Wei Changqing’s room.

Arriving at the door, he saw the faint glow of a candle and the vague silhouette of a figure reflected on the window.

It seemed Wei Changqing was still busy with official business, even at this late hour.

Han Yuan smashed through the window and leaped into the room.

But he didn’t see anyone inside.

Yet Han Yuan had clearly seen a figure from outside the window.

WHOOSH!

The candle in the room was suddenly extinguished.

Everything plunged into darkness.

A sense of danger arose in Han Yuan’s heart.

"Xu Feng, what are you doing!"

Suddenly, Huang Xian’Er’s sharp cry came from outside the room.

CLANG CLANG CLANG!

It was followed by the sound of weapons clashing intensely.

’What’s going on?’

Han Yuan frowned and was about to exit the room.

But in the next second, a figure dropped from the rafters like a phantom.

The figure held a longsword, thrusting it viciously down toward Han Yuan’s skull.

The longsword was impossibly fast, transforming into a cold glint of light, yet it made no sound—it was unnervingly unpredictable.

This was an extremely terrifying assassination swordsmanship.

But a strange smile appeared on Han Yuan’s face as he suddenly swung his right leg up in a high kick.

Kuixing Kick!

His toes traced an upward arc, carrying a roar that ripped through the air as they shot toward the figure.

In a Martial Dao battle, physical condition is paramount.

Han Yuan was tall, so his legs were naturally long.

Before the attacker’s longsword could descend, Han Yuan’s foot was already about to connect with the shadowy figure’s face.

Left with no choice, the ambushing figure could only strike out with a palm!

BANG!

The impact sent a piercing pain through the attacker’s arm.

His body did a somersault in mid-air, landing in the far corner of the room.

"I never expected Magistrate Wei to be a Martial Dao master."

Han Yuan’s eyes showed a hint of surprise.

He truly hadn’t noticed that Wei Changqing knew Martial Arts, and his skills were considerable. Among those in the Inner Breath Realm, he was likely...

The man had indeed hidden it very well.

"A dignified Demon Exterminator disguised as a Flying Eagle Guard... you’ve certainly had me fooled."

From the shadows, Wei Changqing’s grim, old face slowly emerged.

He realized he didn’t even know this man’s name.

Of the three people who had come, he only knew Xu Feng by name.

But based on their exchange just now, this man’s skills were far beyond those of any Flying Eagle Guard.

"Right back at you."

Han Yuan smiled faintly.

In the next moment, Han Yuan took a step forward, his right hand gripping his blade’s hilt, and unleashed a ferocious slash.

BOOM!

The intense friction between the blade and the air actually produced a sound like rolling thunder.

Eight Extremes·Thunderstorm Slash!

The entire Cold Blade seemed to transform into a thunderbolt as it slashed toward Wei Changqing.

Wei Changqing’s expression changed drastically. He hadn’t expected his opponent’s explosive power to be so terrifying. He immediately circulated his Inner Breath, put all his strength into his wrist, and thrust his longsword forward!

BAM!

His longsword was instantly shattered by Han Yuan’s slash.

Han Yuan adjusted his blade’s angle. The Cold Blade let out a cry as it tore through the air, thrusting with incredible speed toward Wei Changqing’s chest.

Wei Changqing could only try to block with the broken half of his sword.

With a flick of his wrist, Han Yuan sent Wei Changqing’s broken sword half flying.

His left hand followed through, forming a Hand Blade that struck viciously at the man’s neck.

THUD!

Wei Changqing took the heavy blow. His vision went black, and he passed out.

After dealing with Wei Changqing, Han Yuan rushed out of the room.

He saw Xu Feng lying on the ground.

Huang Xian’Er was swinging her sword, fighting against a strange white shadow.

The white shadow was extremely fast, brandishing its sharp claws.

Although Huang Xian’Er couldn’t defeat Han Yuan, her skills were still considerable. She unleashed a series of sharp sword flashes.

Her longsword and its claws clashed repeatedly, sending sparks flying.

"An Evil Spirit?!"

Han Yuan frowned slightly upon seeing the white shadow.

"Han Yuan, it’s one of the Abnormal People!"

"It’s one of them using a Magic Technique to control an Evil Soul!"

Huang Xian’Er shouted upon seeing Han Yuan emerge.

’Abnormal People?’

Han Yuan’s gaze suddenly snapped to a corner of the inner courtyard.

He saw a strange figure dressed in a Wangling Sect Mage Robe hiding in the corner, continuously shaking a Copper Bell.

The Copper Bell made no sound, yet Han Yuan could feel a strange fluctuation radiating from it.

’Interesting!’

Han Yuan pushed off with his legs, pouncing toward the Wangling Sect Mage like a fierce tiger descending a mountain.

When the Wangling Sect Mage saw Han Yuan coming, his mouth suddenly gaped open.

"AHHH!!!"

A terrifying, shrill scream erupted from his mouth.

Even Han Yuan had to circulate his Inner Breath to block his ears.

SWISH!

The white shadow that had been tangling with Huang Xian’Er suddenly shot forward, its claws carrying a sinister, putrid stench as they jabbed toward Han Yuan’s throat.

Han Yuan swept out with an iron elbow. Boosted by his Black Whale Sea Covering Stage, his power was truly terrifying. The sheer, savage Qi Power directly smashed the creature’s claws to pieces!

At the same time, he swung his blade with his right hand, cleaving the white, shadowy Evil Spirit in two.

But the figure of the Wangling Sect Mage had long since vanished from the corner.

"He got away..."

Han Yuan frowned slightly.

But tonight had certainly held some surprises for him.

He hadn’t expected to encounter one of the legendary Abnormal People.

The so-called Abnormal People were those born with powerful Divine Souls, who could use various Magic Techniques through Cultivation.

The Observatory’s Celestial Phenomena Tribe was composed entirely of Abnormal People.

But Han Yuan had never seen one before; this was his first clash with an Abnormal Person.

"Should we give chase?"

Huang Xian’Er walked over, sword in hand.

"No need... We probably wouldn’t be able to catch him."

Han Yuan shook his head, then asked, "What happened after I went inside?"

Huang Xian’Er pointed at the unconscious Xu Feng. "He must have been possessed by an Evil Spirit. He ambushed me from the shadows."

"Luckily, I was on my guard and didn’t fall for it."

"After I knocked Xu Feng out, that white shadow flew out of his body, and we started fighting."