Martial Arts Escort System: I Got A Maxed Level Divine Technique From The Beginning-Chapter 327 - 177: The Joy of Chi Lu

"Who dares to cause such a commotion at the City Lord’s Manor in Zhongfu City!?"

That voice carried from afar, and Su Mo, intending to mount her horse, stood her ground upon hearing it.

Moments later, a few figures leapt forward to her presence.

Among them, someone immediately caught sight of Zhou Qingchuan, dead on the rooftop, and their face turned pale with shock.

Another, upon seeing Su Mo, had their pupils contract, hurriedly whispering into the ear of their leader.

Before the leader could speak, another piece of news was hurriedly relayed.

Successive changes caused the leader’s expression to waver unpredictably.

After a moment of contemplation, just as he was about to speak, Su Mo preempted him:

"Are you Deputy City Lord Chi Lu of Zhongfu City?"

"...I am indeed."

Chi Lu did not dare to delay, quickly clasping his fists in greeting.

Today, he had received news that someone bearing the Phoenix Order had come to the City Lord Manor, demanding to see Zhou Qingchuan.

Clearly, the newcomer bore ill intentions!

Although both were in positions of power, with one being the City Lord and the other the Deputy City Lord, they had long been at odds with each other.

Eager to witness Zhou Qingchuan’s misfortune, he was gleefully on his way to enjoy the commotion.

His words may have sounded severe, but in truth, he simply relished the opportunity to watch the drama unfold, unafraid to fan the flames of trouble.

Yet, today’s trouble seemed to have exceeded even his expectations.

The bearer of the Phoenix Order was Su Mo from the Ziyang Escort Agency of Luoxia City!?

Chi Lu did not know him personally, but he had heard a great deal.

While everyone acknowledged Su Mo’s reversal of fortunes at Xuanji Valley and his supreme martial arts,

Chi Lu knew that, beyond his unrivalled skills, Su Mo’s scheming and strategic depth were inscrutable.

The Great Hall Master of Seven Extremes Hall, Feng Wuxiang, had a dispute with Su Mo over an escort’s Sword Master committing robbery, personally seeking Su Mo in Luoxia City to settle the grudge.

Unexpectedly, with just a few words, Su Mo not only sent Feng Wuxiang away in defeat but also sowed discord among the Hall Masters.

After a chaotic battle outside Luoxia City, Seven Extremes Hall vanished from the Jianghu.

Rumors circulated that Su Mo, magnanimous in victory, agreed to a three-strike duel with Feng Wuxiang, ending it with just one strike...

But Chi Lu knew the truth: it was the Alliance Leader who wished to present a kind face, thereby deliberately spreading such tales.

In reality, Su Mo’s ruthless tactics had caused the breakdown of Seven Extremes Hall, securing his own reputation while the Hall was obliterated.

Such a man, now suddenly in Zhongfu City, had dispatched Zhou Qingchuan with a single palm strike...

Could he not just as easily do the same to himself with a single palm if he wished?

Holding the Phoenix Order given by Alliance Leader Wei Ruhan, Su Mo’s actions were well-founded.

Chi Lu felt his heart sinking thump by thump.

"Good."

Su Mo nodded: "I intended to look for you, and here you are."

"Has Lord Su, the Chief of the Escort, come in response to the Guanchuan Five Ghosts entering our lands, wreaking havoc?"

Chi Lu hurried to speak, "I have advised Zhou Qingchuan several times on this matter, but he turned a deaf ear. I have no capable people at my disposal, and those I sent were killed by the Guanchuan Five Ghosts.

"I planned to apprehend them myself, which led to today’s events.

"Just now, my subordinates informed me of the disaster caused by the Guanchuan Five Ghosts, lamenting that I, Chi Lu, have arrived too late... Lord Su, your questioning today is entirely justified!

"I, Chi Lu, am at fault!!"

Su Mo’s eyebrows rose slightly; he did not believe a word Chi Lu said.

Sometimes, however, what he thought was irrelevant; what mattered was what was said.

Given today’s unique circumstances, Chi Lu’s words would undoubtedly spread throughout Zhongfu City, and even throughout the Phoenix Alliance over time.

Su Mo appeared thoughtful, then suddenly nodded: "Continue!"

As his words fell, he casually threw something. Chi Lu immediately heard a menacing whistling sound. Looking up, he saw a token hurtling towards him.

He swiftly clapped his hands to catch it, but such immense force was wrapped around the token that upon contact, it felt like an electric jolt, forcing him to muster his energy in the palm of his hands to resist, pressed back step by step by the overwhelming force.

Several of his accompanying experts stepped forward to help.

But even with two people, they could not halt the momentum, and as others rushed to assist, five or six lined up, pushed back more than three yards before they could barely clutch the token in their hands.

Lifting their heads, they heard the horse hooves fading into the distance, with only a voice echoing from afar:

"First, immediately have someone take care of the body.

"Second, within seven days, you must bring this token to Luoxia City and seek forgiveness from Alliance Leader Wei Ruhan.

"If you fail to explain yourself to Wei Ruhan, I will personally return to seek an explanation from you!"

Chi Lu, stunned in his spot, clutched the token, looked at the receding figures of Su Mo and his company, and after a long while, heaved a deep sigh:

"What... what should I do now?"

The people around him exchanged looks; Su Mo’s words could not have been clearer.

If you don’t go to Wei Ruhan, I will come back for you.

What was the result when he sought out Zhou Qingchuan?

A lesson from the recent past could guide future actions.

And the casual toss of the Phoenix Order just now was clearly a display of martial prowess.

A simple throw, yet such force was conveyed.

The martial arts of this person were indeed horrifying!

If his words were not heeded, the outcome was self-evident.

Yet, if he did as asked...

Would Wei Ruhan allow him a path to live?