Chapter 846 - 399: Li Xian Blocks the Way, Vengeance Swiftly Paid, County Captain Kong Li, Please Dismount! (2)

Chapter 846: Chapter 399: Li Xian Blocks the Way, Vengeance Swiftly Paid, County Captain Kong Li, Please Dismount! (2)

Kong Li’s face lit up with joy, his expression full of delight, and he remarked meaningfully, "This Divine Doctor Li is truly a young hero!"

The other doctors looked at each other, but given the situation, how could they refuse? They all went to change clothes, donning the red attire and copper armor of the yamen runners, each holding their weapon of choice. Li Xian removed his loose robe, put on the red garb and copper armor, and his physique was fully revealed.

Though masked, his heroic stature stood out, surpassing others by far. With broad shoulders and a narrow waist, his masculinity was remarkable. Even compared to Kong Li’s imposing tiger armor, or the well-outfitted Gold Appraisal Guard, they paled in comparison. Kong Li was extremely envious, thinking, "Hmph, this lad does have a fine figure. Enjoy your moment; I’ll deal with you later!"

Mounted on horseback, he led the team out. Li Xian and others blended in with the constables, forming a group of nearly fifty people. Though most were injured, the combined force was imposing. Jade City had no curfew, and citizens standing by the street watched and talked among themselves.

Kong Li held his head high, brimming with confidence. Observing the surroundings, Li Xian thought, "This plan to encircle and capture the thief is solely my wish. For my fellow doctors, it’s unnecessary labor, fraught with certain danger."

He then transmitted his thoughts towards the fellow "sitting doctor," saying, "Though we serve as temporary constables, we are not under their jurisdiction. Once the situation stabilizes, we’ll seize the chance to escape back to the Miraculous Doctor’s Pavilion! Our safety comes first."

The other doctors exchanged glances with Li Xian. He gave a slight nod, leaving the group uncertain and bewildered on how to proceed.

The procession suddenly stopped, with Kong Li meeting a member of the Gold Appraisal Guard, maintaining a flattering demeanour. The Gold Appraisal Guard led the main force of capturing the thief, with meticulous planning and a net well set. "Kong Li" and others only needed to follow orders, without knowing the specific strategy.

They were assigned to guard the southwestern face of "Jiaoyu Lake" in the "Zhou Mountain Square." This area had uneven terrain, with many slopes and cluttered streets, thus requiring extra manpower.

Kong Li, being the "County Captain of Ximen County," oversaw this jurisdiction. Considered by the Gold Appraisal Guard, they then redeployed for assistance. Holding a map, the Gold Appraisal Guard marked five key entrances, and Kong Li, after seeing it, immediately raised his voice to command.

He dispatched the yamen runners to various locations, sternly instructing, "If you encounter a thief, even at the cost of your life, you must hold them off for me!"

The yamen runners had no choice but to comply, dispersing to their positions, standing firm despite their ailments. Kong Li stationed alongside a "Gold Appraisal Guard." Along the way, he didn’t miss a chance to flatter and find topics for conversation.

Li Xian’s gaze was alert, observing all around, twisting his hair to spread throughout and eavesdrop on the movements. He noticed the lush vegetation in Zhou Mountain Square, the lake and mountains connected, with endless pavilions on the water and temples within the mountains, a rare sight elsewhere.

The terrain nurturing its architecture, Zhou Mountain Square’s style differed from "Tongji" and "Renhua." The citizens traveling within the square were even more affluent.

Li Xian took position at "Quhu Street - Lake Tail Alley." This road was adjacent to "Jiaoyu Lake," hence named "Quhu Street." Every major festival in Jade City saw women from the city come here to stroll, their presence outshining the scenery, much lively.

Li Xian was accompanied by three constables named "Zhang Shi," "Li Dao," and "Liu Ping." All of them gravely injured, moving wearily, with pale faces. Equipped with a horizontal saber at the waist, a small iron thief-catching ball, and a flare signal rocket. If encountering a major criminal, they would stand off with the horizontal saber, throw the thief-catching ball to capture, and signal with the flare for reinforcements.

This encirclement was impressive, Li Xian learned from Kong Li’s conversation with the Gold Appraisal Guard that they had laid out a tight plan, leaving no loopholes for the thief to escape again.

Li Xian guarded for a while, hearing no disturbance, seeing no sign of the thief. His mind wandered, using hair strands to check key points, all was calm. He mused, "Jade City is so vast; the thief could hide anywhere. If caught elsewhere, it has nothing to do with me, and joining the Gold Appraisal Guard is naturally off the table. This ultimately depends on luck, whether it succeeds is beyond me, there’s no need for impatience or high hopes. This leisure time, spent honing martial arts, is not wasted."

As time reached the end of the hour of Dog into the beginning of the hour of Boar, Quhu Street was picturesque, near the lake. Yet, once night deepens, citizens avoid coming here. Li Xian wielded the horizontal saber, honing martial arts.

His saber momentum was fierce, creating whooshing wind, stirring the lake water in waves. Zhang Shi, Li Dao, Liu Ping, and others rested and recuperated on a stone lion statue.

Li Xian silently trained, reviewing his learning and skills in martial arts. Only "Only I have a Heart Skill," "Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture," and "Finger-Flashing Golden Light" had not reached their peak. "Only I have a Heart Skill" is a rare skill, requiring time for gradual honing. Five Viscera Avoiding Dross and Gathering Yang Scripture is practiced daily, already perfected, reaching the first realm, with the possibility of advancing to the "Strengthening Bones Chapter" soon. Both are inner cultivation techniques, suitable for slow practice at night, progressing steadily without rush.

Only "Finger-Flashing Golden Light" required physical practice. Li Xian had no new techniques, easily managing the three martial arts, with ample time. He thought, "If suitable, I should learn another martial art to advance my martial prowess!"

He felt the Qi Lake surging, extending over one hundred and fifty zhang! His qi amount far exceeded others’.

Li Xian casually performed the Sword Technique, the "Daluo Saber Technique" he learned at "Yihetang Manor." The moves were simple, grand, and wide, with saber light weaving like a net.

Quickly, the hour of the Boar approached its end, and midnight was near. Though Quhu Street was quiet, Jade City was bustling. Suddenly, a loud "bang" was heard, fireworks blooming in the distance, illuminating with dazzling brilliance.

Li Xian asked, "Is that a signal?" Zhang Shi replied, "No, it’s the fireworks festival at Yuanbao Square." The other constable Li Dao complained, "We really are unfortunate, others celebrate festivals while we guard this place laboriously."

Zhang Shi added, "Just guarding is already a blessing. If we encounter the thief, it’s either the thief kills us, or Kong Li does."