As dawn approached, the sun rose in the east.

Xu Shimo got up early and practiced the fish-shaped stance for an hour in the training ground.

At this moment, the movements and breathing are no longer stiff or awkward; the muscles and bones are supple and natural.

The icicles hanging from the eaves shimmered with golden light, and the little constable under the eaves was stiff but agile like a fish.

When it was fully light, Xu Shimo finished his practice, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and put on a constable's uniform. The fabric wasn't very good, and it was crooked and worn. He had a sword at his waist, so he was ready to go on his official duties on horseback.

Comrade Xiao Xu has the honor of becoming a henchman of the Great Wei Dynasty.

Of course, that's an exaggeration; a lowly constable can hardly be considered a henchman.

"Brother Mo! Chief Wang is calling for you."

Tang Dalong ran over to report the news, and before Xu Shimo could ask any questions, he leaned closer, lowered his head, and whispered:

"Brother Mo, you need to be careful. I heard that Chief Wang originally wanted to put someone else in your position, but..."

But before he could finish speaking, Tang Dalong glanced at the people around him, many of whom were Wang Chatou's men, and then fell silent and made way for them.

"Wang Cha Tou? Never heard of him. I only know Lin Cha Tou..." Xu Shimo almost blurted out, but when he thought of Lin Jingwu's desire to seize power, he couldn't help but worry that it would bring some unnecessary trouble to Lin Cha Tou.

So he walked over silently.

But after taking three steps, he turned back and asked:

Where is he?

Tang Dalong paused for a moment, then pointed forward, "In the council chamber," he said.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xu Shimo walked over slowly, his figure broad and his back straight.

The moment his left foot stepped into the hall, almost everyone knew what was about to happen inside, but they still couldn't help but look.

"Fang Jian, do you think we should go and inform the taxi company?"

Fang Jian, however, acted as if it were none of his business. Holding the knife in his arms, he watched leisurely and said, "Isn't this the man the escort himself chose?"

Tang Dalong fell silent. He knew that Fang Jian harbored a slight resentment towards Lin Cha Tou.

Fang Jian had previously proposed marriage to Chief Lin, asking to marry You Niang, but Chief Lin rejected the proposal.

Many people know about this, because Fang Jian made a big fuss about it from the beginning. Later, feeling that he had lost face, he angrily said something like, "A blind man, and they really treat him like a treasure."

These words were certainly not said to Officer Lin's face, but Officer Lin definitely knew about them, though he didn't react.

The complaints gradually lessened, but Fang Jian still harbored some resentment.

Tang Dalong thought for a moment, then ran towards the door by himself. But after running only a dozen steps, he suddenly heard a loud noise behind him.

Looking back,

A figure flew out of the hall.

Tang Dalong was immediately shocked, thinking to himself, "How could this be so hasty?"

Wang Cha Tou actually dared to make a move, and such a ruthless one at that...

and many more,

This person looks just like Officer Wang himself.

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Just as Xu Shimo stepped into the council hall with his left foot, a sharp shout rang in his ears.

"So lazy, he doesn't look like he's doing his job at all."

Ok?

Xu Shimo was taken aback. So straightforward?

He looked at the man in the hall, who wore the same blue robe, but in a darker shade. He was tall and burly, with a stubble on his face. This was Wang Chang, the head constable.

The visitor seemed to have ill intentions... So Xu Shimo stood straight in place, his hand gripping the hilt of his knife.

"Greetings, Officer Wang," he said, neither humble nor arrogant.

Wang Chang gave a drawn-out "hmm" and asked, "You're the new constable Lin Jing arranged?"

"Wang, you are mistaken. I was not assigned by Lin, but I am a servant of the Great Wei, a servant of Qinghe County, a servant under the magistrate and the Chief of Military Affairs. I am here to protect the territory and ensure the safety of the people."

Wang Chang: "..."

He remained silent for a long while before uttering four words: "Ungrateful!"

"Disrespecting your superior, do you know your crime!"

"Officer Wang, you must provide evidence for your words. Since I took up my post, I have been diligent and cautious, and have never made the slightest mistake. If you want to cause me trouble, please come up with a decent reason—this city garrison is not your personal fiefdom. There are also the magistrate, the chief clerk, and the county magistrate above us," he said.

After listening, Wang Chang was dumbfounded. This kid who suddenly appeared out of nowhere was really ignorant of his own limitations. The local official was more powerful than the county magistrate.

Doesn't he know my name is Wang Chang?

Doesn't he know that I'm the one in charge?

Who gave him the guts?

Since you started working, how many hours have you worked in total?

"You dare talk back? You want evidence, huh? I'll show you what evidence is!"

In all his years as a policeman, this was the funniest joke he had ever heard. He had never even known what evidence was; his mouth was the biggest piece of evidence!

As he spoke, Wang Chang took two steps and walked up to Xu Shimo. He swung his arm and elbowed Xu Shimo, delivering a huge slap that was as big as clouds obscuring the sun.

Snapped!

A crisp sound rang out.

But Wang Chang's hand was still hanging in mid-air, his eyes wide open like copper bells, and even more noticeable was his face, which was swollen and blurry.

Because Xu Shimo's slaps were faster.

This is the true value of a perfected Black Wind Palm technique, unleashed in an instant.

As for assaulting a superior? Is that considered insubordination?

That's what matters!

I had to endure it before I reached the second level of Qi and Blood, but now that I've reached the second level of Qi and Blood, I still can't fight. So, didn't I train for nothing?

Xu Shimo didn't give Wang Chang time to react. He activated his fish form and, to Wang Chang's astonishment, nimbly flashed behind him, striking him with a palm that hit his tailbone and the area below.

Then he thrust out with both palms at the same time, pushing against his lower back.

Suppress the wind!

A cold wind rose in the hall, and Wang Chang flew to the highest point with a trajectory similar to a logarithmic function, and then flew backward in a projectile motion.

He collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Xu Shimo had held back after all. Although Wang Chang looked frightening and his buttocks were burning with pain, especially after he fell to the ground, these were just symptoms and not serious. His lower back was only sore and swollen.

Wang Chang endured the pain on his skin, his heart filled with shock.

This power and control over qi and blood indicate that you are at least at the second level of qi and blood. With such strength, you would be a lowly errand boy, earning only 500 coins a month.

and,

How dare he...

How dare he! This was the only sentence that kept repeating in Wang Chang's mind.

However, although Xu Shimo showed mercy in his actions, he didn't hold back in his words. As soon as he stepped out of the council hall, his voice rang out:

"Wang Cha Tou really cares about his juniors. Not only did he say he would teach me the movement techniques for free, but he also insisted on demonstrating the details to me."

"However, this movement technique is too powerful and difficult to learn. I can't learn it. And Wang Cha Tou insists on giving me ten taels of silver as compensation. How can that be? Three or five taels will be enough."

As she spoke, Xu Shimo walked to Wang Chang's side and helped him up, despite his terrified expression.

"Wang Chatou has good agility, but he's too careless."

Wang Chang rubbed his backside as he got up. Seeing the crowd gathered around him, he snorted coldly, shook off Xu Shimo's hand, and scolded:

"What are you all doing? Go patrol the streets! I just ate too much this morning, that's why I got a stitch in my side while practicing my movements."

The crowd dispersed like birds and beasts. Wang Chang glanced at Xu Shimo beside him, then took out three taels of silver from his pocket.

careless...

Forget it, I'll just have to pay to avoid further trouble.

Lin Jing is really something, hiring someone at the second level of Qi and Blood as a servant. Didn't he say he was only at the first level of Qi and Blood when he came to my door yesterday? The two of them are teaming up to scam me!

Xu Shimo weighed it in his hand for a moment, then said:

"You're really only giving me three taels?"

Ok?

Wang Chang cursed inwardly, "Damn it, bandits have entered the city!"

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