Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 70 Jiangzhou's Number One Divine Constable
At this moment, both Lian Shanxin and Qi Shiyun shone with the light of righteousness.

If any onlookers witnessed this scene, they would surely be moved by the righteous spirit of the two men who fought against evil and defied power.

After all, even Lord Tianjian was assassinated, yet Qi Tanhua and Young Master Xin remained so steadfast. If this isn't loyalty, what is?

"Let's go, come with me to the governor's mansion."

Seeing that Lian Shanxin was so cooperative, Qi Shiyun nodded in satisfaction and prepared to take him away.

"I'm going back to school to pick up some things."

"Go back quickly."

"it is good."

Lian Shanxin quickly returned to his room.

As the only student admitted to Bailudong Academy through the recommendation system in this year's class, Lian Shanxin received special treatment—a private room.

Those who entered the academy through other exams shared rooms with at least two people, and most shared rooms with four people.

After returning to his room, Lian Shanxin glanced at Tian Ji, who was snoring loudly, and felt an urge to take him back to Lian Shanxin Jingcheng to see.

If he remembered correctly, Tian Ji didn't go to bed too late last night.

Lian Shanxin is now starting to suspect that the reason Tian Ji hit it off with him so quickly was because he needed him as an alibi.

Tian Ji might still be carrying injuries.

However, this thought was fleeting, and Lian Shanxin decided to give up.

It's not that I'm afraid Lian Shan Jingcheng won't see through Tian Ji's problem.

What he feared was that if they really figured it out, it would be troublesome.

Illnesses that are detrimental to unity should not be treated.

Previously, Qi Shiyun had taught him everything she knew, and Zhang Aniu, as a senior, also appreciated him a lot, which gave him a certain positive impression of "Jiutian".

But the arrival of Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu quickly alerted Lian Shanxin:
The waters of "Nine Heavens" are definitely deeper than he imagined!
Moreover, the internal competition within "Nine Heavens" is far more intense than he imagined.

The Nine Heavens and Nine Meridians are intertwined, each containing elements of the other. The relationships between the younger generation and those in power, between the progressives and those who choose to remain passive, are complex and multifaceted. Having just entered the Nine Heavens, he needs to carefully observe the situation before he can accurately define his own position.

Lian Shanxin glanced at the sleeping Tian Ji one last time, then left the room.

The whole process was silent.

Tian Ji was completely unaware, his loud snoring only making Lian Shanxin's pupils grow even deeper.

……

"Let me carry you."

Qi Shiyun picked up Lian Shanxin and then uttered from her embroidered mouth: "The wind is coming."

To Lian Shanxin's astonishment, a favorable wind propelled her and him both to the heavens.

Qi Shiyun was very satisfied with Lian Shanxin's shocked performance: "When you reach the Grandmaster realm, you will also comprehend a similar minor supernatural power. In our Fulong lineage, once you reach the Grandmaster realm, you can, to a certain extent, command the wind and rain and reproduce the demeanor of cultivators from a thousand years ago. This is something that martial artists cannot compare to."

Lian Shanxin was very much looking forward to it.

"Oh, right, I have something to tell you."

Qi Shiyun's black hair fluttered in the wind, and a few strands landed on Lian Shanxin's face, making him quite itchy.

Then Qi Shiyun continued, "Before you, I trained ninety people. This is because of the special cultivation method of our lineage. Lian Shanxin, you are different from them."

Lian Shanxin blinked.

“They may be called geniuses, but you are my fellow Daoist. There are no secrets between me and them that cannot be known to the Crown Prince and His Majesty.”

Lian Shanxin said solemnly, "I understand, and I won't have any wild thoughts."

Qi Shiyun glanced at Lian Shanxin and nodded slightly: "The sky is high and the sea is wide, so take a long-term view. With your cultivation speed, you'll probably reach the Grandmaster level after the Jiangzhou matter is over. Those ninety people are no match for you. You should be looking at Tian Ji, Zhuo Biyu, and the others, understand?"

"clear."

"You must also guard against arrogance and impatience. Although you broke through three realms in one day, your progress in the first eighteen years was too slow, and you are still far from being the most outstanding genius of our time. The True Intent Realm is just the threshold of the Hidden Dragon Ranking. Once you reach the True Intent Realm, your cultivation speed will drop significantly. It is a pipe dream to break through three realms in one day again. You should be prepared for that," Qi Shiyun advised.

She was afraid that Lian Shanxin would get used to yesterday's pace of cultivation and experience a psychological letdown.

Lian Shanxin made a cruel joke: "If I successfully assassinate the emperor, can I instantly become a Grandmaster?"

Qi Shiyun almost crashed her plane.

Qi Shiyun glared at Lian Shanxin and solemnly reminded him, "You can't just make jokes like that."

"It was the student who misspoke."

Lian Shanxin quickly admitted his mistake, then asked softly, "What if we behead the Crown Prince?"

Qi Shiyun glared at Lian Shanxin again.

After hesitating for a moment, Qi Shiyun inexplicably spoke up: "Slaying the Crown Prince will at most help you become a Grandmaster, but that's far from enough to make you a Great Grandmaster."

Lian Shanxin silently memorized this information.

A grandmaster is fine too.

He wasn't that picky.

It's clear that Qi Shiyun has seriously considered this possibility.

However, the difference between her and Lian Shanxin is that Lian Shanxin is truly a pragmatist.

Qi Shiyun leans more towards theory.

"You're no match for the Crown Prince, so stop having such wild thoughts," Qi Shiyun reminded her again.

Lian Shanxin asked, somewhat puzzled, "Wasn't it said that the Crown Prince was in poor health?"

"If you're physically weak, you need to practice martial arts even more, or you'll die even faster. The Crown Prince is, after all, of true dragon blood, and his talent is no less than yours. Plus, he can consume resources almost infinitely, and he's currently at the Grandmaster level, just a step away from the Domain Realm. Even I might not be able to defeat him within fifty moves."

Lianshanxin: "..."

This attempt at showing off is still a bit less impressive than Zhang Aniu's.

If it were Ah Niu, even I probably wouldn't be able to leave him with a whole corpse within five moves.

When you mention Ah Niu, Ah Niu arrives.

Qi Shiyun's flight speed was still very fast, and she quickly brought Lian Shanxin to the governor's mansion.

Qi Shiyun landed directly in the courtyard of the governor's mansion. The guards of the governor's mansion were all skilled in martial arts and had already seen Qi Shiyun, so they did not stop her at all.

Therefore, Lian Shanxin immediately noticed Tianjian's dark complexion and the fact that blood was still seeping from his lower abdomen.

This greatly surprised Lian Shanxin: "Sir, you are injured?"

This doesn't seem like a group of young leaders.

If the young masters of the various branches of the Nine Heavens could injure the branch master, why would they still be young masters?

After seeing Lian Shan's letter, Zhang Aniu's stern expression softened slightly.

"It's alright, a few petty thieves can't hurt me."

If Zhang Aniu hadn't been bleeding from his lower abdomen, Lian Shanxin would have actually believed his act.

"I heard from Shiyun that the true meaning of your martial arts is insight?"

"Yes."

"Very well, then I'll put you in charge of this assassination attempt. Investigate it thoroughly, and no matter who it leads to, I will show no leniency."

Sensing the annihilating sword intent emanating from Zhang Aniu, Lian Shanxin clearly felt the rage of the Heavenly Sword.

Lian Shanxin solemnly replied, "This humble servant obeys the order and will do everything in my power to ensure that these demonic cultists in Jiangzhou are not let off the hook. If they dare to assassinate you today, they will dare to assassinate His Majesty tomorrow. This is outrageous! We must strike hard!"

"It might not have been done by the demonic cultists."

Zhang Aniu remained calm and was not swayed by Lian Shanxin.

"Yesterday, the governor invited me to his residence for a chat. There, I was first poisoned, then assassinated. If this was truly the work of the Demonic Sect, heh..."

Zhang Aniu sneered.

Upon hearing Zhang Aniu's words, Governor Jiang, who had just arrived, subconsciously wiped the cold sweat from his brow.

"Governor Jiang, what do you have to say?"

Zhang Aniu stared coldly at him, showing no mercy to Governor Jiang.

He didn't have this attitude yesterday.

But now, Governor Jiang understands perfectly.

He could only smile bitterly and say, "Lord Tianjian, you are wise. Even if I were the most foolish person, I would never plot against you in my own residence. If I did such a thing, even Consort Shu would not be able to save me."

Consort Shu, one of the four consorts and the mother of the second prince, was highly favored in the palace. She was also the elder sister of Governor Jiang.

Governor Jiang pointed this out, prompting Zhang Aniu to sneer, "Is Governor Jiang threatening me with Consort Shu?"

"I wouldn't dare. I just wanted to prove to Lord Tianjian that I truly have neither the guts nor the ability to disrespect you."

Under normal circumstances, a governor would not need to be so humble and subservient to the heavens.

But now that Zhang Aniu is the victim, Prefect Jiang can only bow his head and admit his mistake. "Sir, I don't think Prefect Jiang did this," Lian Shanxin stepped forward and spoke up for Prefect Jiang.

This made Governor Jiang's gaze towards Lian Shanxin immediately fill with goodwill: "This young friend is very perceptive."

Lian Shanxin nodded kindly to Governor Jiang: "In my opinion, this matter was still done by the Thousand Faces. Your Excellency just severely injured the Thousand Faces. The Thousand Faces is an old demon who has been carefully planning for decades, but your disguise was ruined. He is resentful and naturally wants to take revenge on Your Excellency."

Governor Jiang nodded repeatedly: "My opinion is similar to yours, young friend."

Lian Shanxin's tone became increasingly amiable: "But there is one question I would like to ask Governor Jiang: how was the Thousand-Faced Man able to plot such a major event in the governor's mansion without being discovered?"

The kindness in Governor Jiang's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by the look of a vulture: "What do you mean by that, young friend?"

Lian Shanxin patiently explained, "Your Excellency, if you were behind the assassination of Lord Tianjian, then you are committing a rebellion."

"I would never do such a thing."

"If the assassins who tried to kill Lord Tianjian were demons from the Demonic Sect, then it means that the Demonic Sect is spreading right under your nose, Your Excellency."

Lian Shanxin revealed his true intentions: "Your Excellency, are you rebelling or colluding with demons?"

A stubborn mind leads to a blockage in both ends.

After all, this wasn't Jiang's first year in office, and faced with the life-or-death choice of A or B, he chose "or".

"It may not necessarily be the work of demonic cult members," said Governor Jiang.

Lian Shanxin smiled and said, "Whoever dares to assassinate Lord Tianjian is guilty of a capital offense."

"Of course, of course." Governor Jiang dared not question it in the slightest.

"After all, Lord Tianjian was assassinated at the governor's mansion. I need to summon everyone from the governor's mansion for questioning. Does the governor have any objections?" Lian Shanxin asked.

The governor hesitated slightly.

Just then, a distinctly arrogant voice rang out: "Of course I have objections. Who do you think you are? Do you think you're qualified to investigate such a major case?"

Lian Shanxin looked over.

As expected, he saw Jiang Haoran, the son of the governor, accompanied by a head constable. Lian Shanxin recognized him; he was known as "Iron Hand," the number one constable in Jiangzhou, a master of martial arts who had solved several major cases in Jiangzhou and was famous far and wide.

Lian Shanxin's gaze lingered on Tie Shou for only a second; he was mostly observing Jiang Haoran.

In fact, Lian Shanxin's strong desire to improve also stemmed in part from him.

Last year, the seven-year-old boy that Jiang Haoran ran over on horseback in the street was eventually sent to Huichuntang. Unfortunately, Lian Shanjingcheng could not be saved, and Jiang Haoran did not pay any price.

It's normal for the governor's son to act a little willfully.

As for whether it will bring utter disaster to an ordinary family, who cares?

Lian Shanxin kept thinking, what if he were that seven-year-old boy who was hit and killed?

The answer seems obvious.

So Lian Shanxin told himself that he must strive to take control of his own destiny.

"Father, Lord Tianjian."

Jiang Haoran glanced at Lian Shanxin with disdain, then took the initiative to bow to Governor Jiang and Zhang Aniu.

They know exactly how to tailor their approach to different people.

"This is our Jiangzhou City's number one detective, 'Iron Hand,' who has solved the 'Plum Blossom Thief Case,' the 'Flower Thief Case,' and the 'Mortal Chamber Ghost's Murder Case. Lord Tianjian, Lianshan Xin is a novice and cannot shoulder great responsibilities. I recommend 'Iron Hand' to take charge of this case, and I will definitely give you an explanation."

Jiang Haoran's reasons were reasonable and well-founded, but Zhang Aniu remained noncommittal and only looked at Lian Shanxin.

Lian Shanxin frowned slightly: "Young Master Jiang actually knows me?"

It shouldn't be.

When he went to Bailudong Academy to see Tianjian the day before yesterday, he did run into Jiang Haoran, but Jiang Haoran was talking to Kong Ningyuan at the time and didn't pay any attention to him.

Now he actually called out his own name.

why?
Jiang Haoran looked at Lian Shanxin as if he were looking at a dead man: "Miss Zeng sent me a message asking me to investigate you. Lian Shanxin, you even dare to covet Miss Zeng, you are truly audacious."

The information he revealed surprised even Zhang Aniu.

Do the chosen ones really like the Green Royal Family that much?

Qi Shiyun went to provoke the Crown Princess.

Lianshan Xin went to provoke the Second Prince's confidante.

It's really a continuation of the same tradition.

They showed absolutely no consideration for their own extended family.

Jiang Haoran said the same thing: "When petty people get ahead, they become arrogant and forget themselves. Lian Shanxin, don't forget your origins, don't forget that your parents are in Jiangzhou."

Lian Shanxin's eyes instantly turned cold.

Snapped!
He slapped him across the face.

He slapped Jiang Haoran's tooth out of his mouth.

"How dare you..."

Snapped!
Lian Shanxin slapped him again.

After slapping him to the ground, Lian Shanxin stomped on him under his foot.

He then looked at Governor Jiang and asked in an icy tone, "Governor Jiang, are you going to harm the families of the Nine Heavens members?"

Governor Jiang was startled: "I had no such intention. It is all because my son is ignorant and I have failed to educate him properly."

The last group that tried to harm the families of members of the Nine Heavens Sect was the former Demonic Sect, which was completely eradicated by the Nine Heavens Sect.

Even killing the Heavenly Sword did not have the same serious consequences as harming the Heavenly Sword's wife.

Governor Jiang knew what was important and what was not.

"Since Governor Jiang has failed to properly discipline his son, I will help the Governor with that. The Governor should have no objection, right?"

Before Governor Jiang could speak, Lian Shanxin stomped down hard with his right foot.

Young Master Jiang's screams echoed throughout the entire governor's mansion.

But that's not the scariest part.

The most terrifying thing was that Young Master Jiang stopped calling out very quickly.

His neck was crooked.

Lian Shanxin's kick just now was deadly.

When people are killed, they die.

"Lian Shanxin, how dare you kill my son?"

"You bastard, how dare you commit violence in broad daylight."

Tie Shou was also taken aback. He never expected that Lian Shanxin would dare to kill the governor's son in front of everyone, which caught him off guard.

Having failed to provide timely assistance, Tie Shou now strikes in anger, hoping to make the governor overlook his earlier shirking of duty.

boom!
Qi Shiyun directly exchanged a palm strike with him, and Tie Shou was sent flying. Qi Shiyun then protected Lian Shanxin in front of him.

But at that moment, all the guards in the governor's mansion drew their swords.

Ready to fight.

Grief-stricken by the loss of his son, Governor Jiang was now enraged, retaining only a sliver of reason: "Tianjian, if you don't give me an explanation, this scoundrel will surely die under a hail of arrows today."

Before Zhang Aniu could speak, Lian Shanxin preemptively said, "Why do you need Lord Tianjian to give you an explanation? I will do it for you."

Lian Shanxin bent down and tore off Jiang Haoran's human skin mask, revealing an unfamiliar face.

"Governor Jiang, take a good look. Is this Young Master Jiang?"

Governor Jiang's face was shaken.

Lian Shanxin glanced at Tie Shou again and sneered, "Jiangzhou's number one detective, huh."

Iron Hand's face flushed red, yet he was powerless to refute.

He didn't notice any trace of the fake Jiang Haoran's disguise.

"Governor Jiang, am I qualified to investigate this case now?" Lian Shanxin asked arrogantly.

Governor Jiang could not refute: "Young friend, your observation is indeed meticulous. Even I did not discover that Haoran was actually an imposter."

“A thousand faces and a myriad of appearances—that’s the terror of a thousand faces.” Lian Shanxin said solemnly, “My lord, governor, the evidence is conclusive. This matter is indeed related to a thousand faces. If it weren’t for my extraordinary talent, he would have successfully sown discord between the governor’s office and our Nine Heavens.”

Governor Jiang and Zhang Aniu were both startled.

Governor Jiang nodded repeatedly: "Young friend, what you say is very true. Qianmian is trying to sow discord among us from within."

"Fortunately, my insight into the true meaning is the nemesis of the Thousand Faces. You two can rest assured to entrust this matter to me."

The title of Jiangzhou's top constable has officially changed hands today.

　This chapter is a combined chapter, actually a few hundred words longer than the previous two, making it a bit difficult to separate into separate chapters, so I'll just put it together. Tomorrow should still be two updates a day as usual, at 12 noon.

　　
　
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