Once I enter the pass, great Confucian scholars will surely debate the classics for me.

"The commander is willing to entrust me with this important task, which shows his trust and respect for me. I am deeply grateful and dare not refuse, but..." Zhai Xingyuan did not listen to what task Zhou Qingfeng wanted to entrust him with. He first praised him and then found an excuse to refuse the task.

Because he guessed that whatever Zhou Qingfeng wanted to entrust him with, it was definitely a trap to bury him. This was an instinctive perception he had developed over many years in the Sword Tower.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingfeng didn't give him a chance to say "but" and said directly, "The criminal Ouyang has committed heinous crimes. He dared to cause great destruction in my Sword Tower and attacked and killed officials in the street, causing countless casualties among the city's residents. He must die."

“Deputy Supervisor Che has heroically sacrificed himself, and Supervisors Yan and Hao are currently missing. Now, you are the only one left who can take charge of the overall situation and continue to be responsible for the pursuit of Ouyang. If I don’t rely on you, who else can I rely on?”

Zhai Xingyuan tried to decline: "Yes, yes..."

Zhou Qingfeng didn't give him a chance to speak. He reached out and patted his shoulder, saying earnestly, "I know you care about the safety of the people. As long as I'm here, I will never let another person die."

“Deputy Director Zhai, Lao Zhai, let’s consider the bigger picture. We’re both working for the city lord. I’m doing disaster relief and helping the people, while you’re chasing criminals. We’re each doing our own job, and there’s no real difference between us.”

"I now order you to personally lead a team to capture Ouyang. I will also have Bi Muge support you. You must kill Ouyang within our borders and not let him escape abroad, otherwise how will the Sword Tower maintain its reputation?"

This is clearly an attempt to make things difficult for Zhai Xingyuan.

Zhai Xingyuan was involved in the manhunt for Ouyang. Now that the person in charge had died, someone else had to take over the manhunt, so it was a legitimate way to pass the responsibility to Zhai Xingyuan.

This move not only kicked him out of the disaster relief site, preventing him from gaining any credit or prestige, but also created a big problem for him. Sending Bi Muge along to provide support was to keep an eye on Zhai Xingyuan's every move.

If the operation succeeds, then the credit should be given to Bi Muge.

If the operation fails, then Zhai Xingyuan should be punished as a criminal.

Upon hearing this, Zhai Xingyuan's thoughts raced, and he realized that Zhou Qingfeng was plotting against him. His sense of unease grew stronger, and he wanted to resist but could not. Faced with absolute power, one's only strength was to bow one's head in silence, to endure, to endure again and again, until one could no longer endure, and still have to endure.

"If that's the case, then this humble official will..." Zhai Xingyuan bowed his head and clasped his hands, seemingly about to accept the task, but the next second he rolled his eyes and fell to the ground, pretending to be unconscious, and secretly pleased with himself, thinking, "My injuries are too severe and I've lost too much blood, so it's reasonable, isn't it?"

Upon seeing this, Zhou Qingfeng fell silent: "..."

That's a terrible trick, but it works like hell.

Zhou Qingfeng hesitated for a moment, but didn't dwell on it. His initial goal was to kick him out of the game. As long as he achieved his objective, that was enough. He beckoned with his hand: "Someone, Deputy Supervisor Zhai is injured and unconscious. Quickly send someone to take him home for treatment."

Zhai Xingyuan was quickly lifted up by two Plum Blossom Guards and left the temporary disaster relief command camp.

"Bi Muge," Zhou Qingfeng called out.

Bi Muge quickly walked into the camp from outside, clasped his hands in a salute, and said, "Commander, your subordinate is here."

Zhou Qingfeng said calmly, "Master Bi, take your men and hunt down Ouyang, dead or alive."

Then, Zhou Qingfeng looked at the old cripple who had been silent not far behind him and said, "Mr. Liao, I still need to trouble you to accompany me on this trip, lest Master Bi be defeated by Ouyang and killed instead."

The old cripple said calmly, "The scene is so chaotic; what if an assassin takes advantage of the confusion to kill you?"

Zhou Qingfeng smiled and said, "Mr. Liao, you don't need to worry about my personal safety. As long as I am in Sword Tower City, no one can kill me except my mother, and no one dares to kill me."

The old cripple narrowed his eyes, then nodded slightly, indicating his agreement to accompany him on the trip.

Bi Muge quickly gathered his subordinates and temporarily incorporated dozens of Shi Sha Realm subordinates who originally belonged to Zhai Xingyuan's command, and chased after Ouyang in the direction he fled.

With his hands behind his back, Zhou Qingfeng calmly continued to direct and coordinate the rescue operation at the scene, not worried about his personal safety, because the divination would speak for itself. Since he had drawn a medium-good fortune slip, there was no danger to his life.

On the other hand, while the city was in chaos, Yan Wenjiu took the opportunity to change his appearance, take the travel document he had prepared in advance, and escape from the city, heading directly towards the Eight Hundred Mile Tiger Might Ridge.

In order to avoid being tracked down and intercepted, Yan Wenjiu devised a very detailed escape plan.

Tiger Might Ridge is the closest to Sword Tower City. It is a vast expanse of desolate mountains and forests, stretching for eight hundred miles. The great demon mountain lord is also located here, and there are countless other demons and monsters of all sizes.

If he can pass through the border castle and hide in Tiger Might Ridge, he can survive in the wilderness for seven or eight months by taking advantage of the complex terrain and extremely dangerous environment, concealing his aura and magical fluctuations, and completely escape the pursuit.

Of course, this is not absolutely safe.

Because the Sword Tower is full of talented people and experts, there are quite a few who are proficient in reconnaissance and tracking spells. If the pursuers track you to Tiger Might Ridge, you can either fight them or escape to the deeper wilderness.

The plans were basically being implemented according to his wishes.

The only pity is that Ouyang Erge was not killed, leaving a huge hidden danger.

Fortunately, the escape plan was not affected, and his life was half saved.

"Passport!" At the gate of Tiger Might Fortress on the border, city guards stopped Yan Wenjiu and demanded a passport.

Yan Wenjiu, already disguised, calmly took out the prepared travel document and handed it over.

The city guard took it and examined it, looking Yan Wenjiu up and down, before calmly saying, "A Sword Tower person?"

Yan Wenjiu nodded and bowed: "Yes, sir, I am from Jianta."

The city guard asked, "What are you going to do crossing the border for?"

Yan Wenjiu said, "My daughter is lovesick, so I went to Huwei Ridge to find a medicinal herb to cure her."

Upon hearing this, the city guard threw the travel permit back and said coldly, "The superior has ordered that no one from Sword Tower is allowed to leave the territory for the next few days. Go back, next one."

Yan Wenjiu's face stiffened, and cold sweat poured down his back. His heart was filled with turmoil. He knew that the border closure was not without reason. The only possibility was that Zhou Silang was afraid that his group of Luo family gang remnants would escape across the border, so he had closed the border in advance.

He was flustered and awkwardly accepted the travel permit. He turned and slowly walked away. When he was far enough away from Tiger Might Fortress, he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and took out seven or eight travel permits from his storage ring.

These spies who obtained the necessary documents all had fabricated identities long ago, all for the purpose of escaping this day.

Since people from the Sword Tower are not allowed to leave the country, let's try people from the Imperial Capital instead.

Yan Wenjiu looked around, ran into the forest to change his appearance and clothes, and went back to Huwei Fort to try out the new travel document. The city guards only glanced at it before letting him pass.

"It's definitely more useful to be a citizen of the capital." Yan Wenjiu passed through smoothly and his steps became lighter. He entered Tiger Might Fortress, but did not stop to purchase supplies. Instead, he quickly passed through Tiger Might Fortress and left.