Chapter 132: Wreaking Havoc in the Demon Suppression Bureau

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Wreaking Havoc in the Demon Suppression Bureau

"HYAH!"

"HYAH!"

On Gen Mountain Avenue in the Jade Capital, a horse galloped at breakneck speed. The Thunder Blade brushed through the air, leaving a trail of sparks and lightning.

"It’s the Demon Suppression Bureau!"

"The Wind Thunder Saber!"

"Who is that?"

"What’s going on? What happened?"

The steed arrived at the north gate of the Demon Suppression Bureau and charged straight in, bolting toward the banner encampments.

"You... halt!"

"No riding within the Bureau!"

"Qin Gang! Come out!" Lu Yuan roared, his voice echoing throughout the entire Demon Suppression Bureau. "Qin Gang! Come out!"

"What’s going on?"

"What happened?"

Many people came out to investigate. It was rare for anyone to shout so brazenly within the Demon Suppression Bureau. Then, they saw Lu Yuan, along with the motionless figure slung over the horseback.

"Qin Gang! Come out!" Lu Yuan continued to roar.

"What are you yelling for?" someone shouted. It was Wang Zhong, Sunx Jin’s banner commander.

"Shut up!" Lu Yuan snapped fiercely. "Say one more word, and I’ll cut you down!"

Having just slaughtered five Seventh Grade martial artists in a row, the murderous aura radiating from Lu Yuan was absolutely terrifying. Wang Zhong genuinely clamped his mouth shut. He sensed that something was terribly wrong and decided it was best not to provoke Lu Yuan right now.

WHOOSH.

Qin Gang appeared. His gaze swept over the area, and his expression drastically shifted the moment he saw Chen Qiang’s body on the horse. "What is the meaning of this?"

"The meaning of this? You’re asking me what’s the meaning of this?" Lu Yuan spurred his horse forward and interrogated him. "The mission you issued turned out to be a deadly trap, a lethal setup... And you’re telling me you don’t fucking know what’s going on?"

"Calm down!" Qin Gang frowned.

"I can’t calm down! People are dead! They’re all dead!" Lu Yuan stared straight at Qin Gang. "You directly issued a temporary mission to Commander Chen. And the result? Why did Sunx Jin show up? Why did Sunx Haisheng show up? Why did the wanted criminal Ghost Fang show up? Furthermore, that place was a demon den containing three Seventh Grade Demon Martials!"

"Sunx Jin!"

"Ghost Fang!"

"Demon Martials!"

The complexions of the surrounding Demon Suppression Bureau members all changed. Sunx Jin, Ghost Fang, Demon Martials—none of these three were simple matters, and it was highly unusual for them to be gathered in one place.

"This..." Qin Gang was at a loss for words.

"I know you all hold a grudge against me because of my uncle! If you want to mess with me because of who I am, just say it! You can come at me directly; there’s no need to drag others down with me!" Lu Yuan gnashed his teeth.

"Don’t speak nonsense!" Qin Gang reprimanded.

"Nonsense? Am I speaking nonsense? Last time, you transferred me to Jii Lin’s squad for a mission, and we ended up encountering a Sixth Grade Black Water Profound Snake. This time was even more brazen! It was an outright ambush! And right on cue, Sunx Jin appeared. Sunx Haisheng appeared. Yet coincidentally, Su the Ninth from the Grand General’s Mansion took a leave of absence right beforehand. Are you telling me no one tipped them off? Are you saying this wasn’t a deliberate conspiracy designed specifically against me?" Lu Yuan laid out all the suspicious incidents that had occurred recently.

There was also the fact that Sunx Jin had known in advance about his report investigating the Sunx family. There were simply too many issues. When he first joined, Wu the Cripple had warned him not to mention the name of his prospective father-in-law, Lin Qingfeng. But how could something like that possibly stay hidden? The Demon Suppression Bureau was already specialized in investigations. Even if he kept his mouth shut, someone would eventually find out and expose it.

Right now, he wasn’t sure if Qin Gang’s involvement was intentional or accidental, nor how deeply he was tangled in this mess. However, Lu Yuan had to take this opportunity to bring everything out into the open. He needed to blow the matter out of proportion and force the masterminds behind the scenes to expose themselves. At the very least, he had to make them hesitant to act, so they wouldn’t dare target him so recklessly in the future. Otherwise, it was only a matter of time before they got him killed. And naturally, he had to seek some justice for Chen Qiang!

"That was an accident, and this time was a coincidence. It’s completely normal for the Demon Suppression Bureau to encounter all sorts of unforeseen circumstances during missions. We lose many members to such incidents every year," Qin Gang explained.

"This is normal? This time is a coincidence? Say that again!" Lu Yuan looked at him in disbelief.

"I’m saying Su the Ninth taking a leave of absence was a coincidence. As for Sunx Jin and Sunx Haisheng showing up, that is indeed problematic," Qin Gang corrected himself.

"I don’t care who it is, if they have the guts, they can face me directly! What kind of skill is pulling underhanded tricks from the shadows?" Lu Yuan cursed at the air. "Are you cowards? Got no balls? You can’t beat my uncle, so you don’t even have the courage to face me head-on? You’re trash! Spineless cowards!"

The surrounding onlookers watched Lu Yuan with flickering gazes. He was publicly airing grievances while pointing fingers at someone—or multiple people—in the upper echelons. Also, who exactly was his uncle? Was he that powerful? To think he had so many rivals and enemies within the Demon Suppression Bureau...

"Have you made enough of a scene? Shouting and hollering in the Demon Suppression Bureau’s encampment—what kind of decorum is this?" Qin Gang scolded.

"No! If I don’t get an explanation today, this isn’t over!" Lu Yuan shot back furiously. He had to act like a madman today!

"Causing a disturbance in the Bureau and disrespecting your superiors. You ought to be punished!" A dignified voice rang out, followed by the appearance of a middle-aged man dressed in a red, Fifth-Grade Official’s Uniform. His steps were steady, and his imposing aura was overwhelming. However, the gaze he cast upon Lu Yuan was somewhat chilling.

"Hundred-Man Commander!"

"Hundred-Man Commander Cao!"

"Hundred-Man Commander Cao!"

Those who recognized him immediately bowed in greeting. Those seeing him for the first time quickly followed suit. A Hundred-Man Commander was a Fifth Grade powerhouse and the backbone of the Demon Suppression Bureau. Even in the outside world, they were considered top-tier experts.

"Sir, he just experienced a life-and-death struggle and watched his comrade die right in front of him. He is having a hard time controlling himself..." Qin Gang stepped forward.

"Causing a disturbance?" Lu Yuan looked at the newcomer with a frosty gaze. "Does Your Excellency think demanding an explanation for my fallen comrade is ’causing a disturbance’? Is speaking out against the injustice I’ve faced something I shouldn’t do? Should everyone in the Demon Suppression Bureau just cower like frightened quails and hide like cowards in their shells?"

"Everything has its proper procedure, and there are dedicated personnel to handle it! If everyone made a huge fuss like you, regardless of the time and place, how would the Demon Suppression Bureau function? How would the Dynasty be governed? This is the Demon Suppression Bureau, not a vegetable market outside your front door!" Cao Cong’s aura flared, his presence gradually merging with his surroundings in perfect harmony, making his dignity feel absolute and heavy.

"And then it will gradually be buried, and nothing will ever be heard of it again?" Lu Yuan mocked.

"Insolent!" Cao Cong stared at Lu Yuan, his gaze turning icy.

"Sir..." Qin Gang came over and positioned himself between the two of them.

Cao Cong’s gaze swept over the surroundings before finally landing on the horse. "How did he die?"

"He fought desperately against three Seventh Grade experts. He burned up his life essence and perished," Lu Yuan answered.

"Three Seventh Grade experts... But I just heard you say there were five," Cao Cong questioned.

Lu Yuan remained silent.

"So, how exactly did you manage to escape?" Cao Cong interrogated.

"Sir, he’s an Archer," Qin Gang explained on Lu Yuan’s behalf. Archers usually stayed on the periphery and maintained their distance, giving them a better chance to retreat.

"A deserter?" Cao Cong looked at Lu Yuan and laughed.

"Sir, you truly are a master. You really know how to ask questions," Lu Yuan sneered.

"Answer my question directly!" Cao Cong’s gaze grew stern.

"Because I killed... every... single... one of them!" Lu Yuan enunciated each word clearly.

"What?"

"He killed two Seventh Grade experts?"

"How is that possible?"

"He... he..."

The crowd around them was astounded. It was already nearly impossible for an Eighth Grade martial artist to fight a Seventh Grade. But to kill two of them at once?

"The Wind Thunder Saber! That’s the Wind Thunder Saber!" Someone noticed Lu Yuan’s weapon. Because it wasn’t sheathed, it was relatively easy to recognize.

"The Wind Thunder Saber!"

"Even with the Wind Thunder Saber, it would be extremely difficult to slay a Seventh Grade."

"Didn’t his Cultivation just reach the Eighth Grade?"

"He’s already High Tier Eighth Grade!"

"What? So fast?"

"Lu Yuan supposedly elected to practice the Thunder Blade Triple Annihilation..."

"What? The Thunder Blade Triple Annihilation! He actually mastered it?"

"How could he master it before reaching the Eighth Grade Peak? And he killed two Seventh Grade experts with it?"