I Have Countless Past-life Identities-Chapter 129 - 79: Jixia of Black Mountain Requests to Meet at Wutong Xie Mansion!!

Black Mountain Outer City, Wei Mansion.

This mansion is situated beside a bustling street, with a bluestone path at the entrance, exquisite carved railings, and glazed tiles sparkling under the sunlight.

As the sunset falls.

Today, after the workday ended, at dusk, Constable Zhong Xu from the Black Mountain County Government Office didn't, as usual, return home to lift stone locks in the courtyard to temper his blood and energy, grind iron sand to harden his skin, and train diligently.

Instead, he took off his blue constable robe, took a bath, changed into a clean and sharp long shirt,

then hurried towards Fulu Street, located adjacent to the Inner City circle, and promptly entered one of the largest merchant mansions, the Wei Mansion.

Only after Constable Zhong Xu was welcomed into the Wei Mansion by the servants, just stepping over the threshold, through the tiger and lion-carved door pillars, not yet proceeding inside.

Face to face, he bumped into a tall steward dressed in a purple silk robe, looking quite affluent.

"Constable Zhong, my son's matter, I wonder if it's been properly handled?"

"Rest assured, if you manage to release him, sparing him some suffering inside, neither your benefits nor that newly appointed Lord will let you work for nothing."

"It was just a minor misunderstanding, making a big scene won't end well; let it pass as a gesture, wouldn't you say?"

"Where's that young Lord named Jixia? Didn't he come with you?"

Glancing behind Zhong Xu and not seeing Jixia's figure, Wei An felt a slight 'thump' in his heart.

Indeed,

The next moment, Zhong Xu glanced at him with a low tone: "Steward Wei, heed my advice, your son's matter, leave it be."

"The trouble he brought upon himself, the burden he carries, what's it got to do with you? With Wei Bao's unruly temperament, enduring hardships in the Government Office for a year or so will help shed his bad habits!"

"Now, under my supervision, I can ensure he doesn't suffer too much inside."

"But if he's released without any challenge, who knows what greater trouble he'll bring you in the future!"

Wei An, who served the Wei Mansion through storms for decades.

Upon hearing these words, his smile immediately froze, with veins bulging on his forehead:

"Zhong... Constable."

"Our Wei Mansion lacks neither money nor power."

"Though it all stems from the master and the eldest son's foundation, I, as a servant, merely manage on their behalf."

"But..."

"I'm not someone who can't communicate with your Government Office's Squad Leaders and Department Heads." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"I've arranged gatherings, offered meals, and apologized with giving enough respect and face to you and that new Lord."

"Can I not smooth over some connections with all my efforts?"

Wei An's smile couldn't hold any longer.

For a moment, Zhong Xu became silent too:

"That Jixia Constable does not approve."

"He's handling the case, we have no choice, it's not that we're not helping, it's that he doesn't give you face."

"And besides..."

Before he could finish his sentence,

A young man clad in luxurious attire embroidered with gold cloud patterns, exuding elegance and splendor, walked out from a spacious courtyard planted with flowers and trees:

"Uncle Wei An has been serving Wei Mansion for nearly thirty years, counting on his fingers."

"Since the Government Office's Lord doesn't respect him, then I'll visit the Department Head Chen tomorrow morning."

"I believe Department Head Chen will still offer me face."

A voice arrived before he did.

Wei Zhang had a gentle and warm smile on his face.

He was the eldest son of the Wei Mansion, extremely young, yet already possessed the cultivation to don the Water and Fire Immortal Robe, having joined the prestigious Martial Arts Hall, Zither Sword Arts Hall. Unexpectedly, becoming a disciple of a distinguished school was virtually guaranteed.

Not just constable.

Even a Squad Leader, though coming, would be at most equally matched with him.

On top of that, with the identity of the Wei Mansion...

Throughout the Outer City, only the Ninth-Grade Department Head from the Government Office, Chen Zhenwu, can suppress Wei Zhang.

Upon hearing the commotion at Wei Mansion's entrance, Wei Zhang waved his sleeve to dismiss irrelevant servants, then slowly walked over.

Turning to see Wei An, whose face showed gratitude after hearing Wei Zhang's words, he then turned to Zhong Xu, who appeared silent and troubled:

"But speaking of face, let's put that aside for now."

"This Constable Zhong, Wei Mansion has supported you in martial arts training for so long, you've consumed so many resources, and yet for such a small favor, you're unwilling to assist us..."

"Isn't that too disappointing for 'friends'?"

Zhong Xu showed helplessness:

"Young master, it's not that I'm unwilling to help, it's just that I can't do anything about this matter."

"That Jixia, though of humble origin, and just became a constable, like a rootless weed without any foundation."

"However..."

"He awakened the 'Spiritual Body' today, possessing a natural talent for the destined 'Great Innate'!"

"Department Head Chen already had a favorable impression of him, seeing his awakened talent today made him even more attentive, subtly probing to discover if he had any mentorship or background."

"Judging by his demeanor, I'm afraid he wants, by all means, to bind 'Jixia' to himself."

"Not to mention your face, even if Patriarch Wei intervenes personally, it might not suffice."

Having conveyed everything, Zhong Xu spread his hands, shook his head, and then intended to take his leave.

Having reached this point.

If you still insist,

On provoking a future with limitless potential, who may soon be recruited by the Guardian Mansion as a prodigious talent,

For a roguish servant who does nothing and only causes trouble for the Wei Mansion.

Then Zhong Xu can only say.