The Prefect of Fengcheng, Yun Tiancheng, has met with an accident.
The entire upper echelon of Fengcheng appeared outwardly calm. After all, Fengcheng was an established metropolis, guarded by the Six Gates, and with the Zhu family’s presence, no great storms were expected.
However, beneath the surface, turbulent waves surged, and hearts wavered.
Chen Jiuyang rushed to the Prefect's mansion. As Yun Jingbai had mentioned, many Six Gates constables stood at the entrance, along with individuals in suits and ties, bearing insignia of government agencies.
These people stood at the entrance but did not enter the mansion. Prefect Yun Tiancheng was in a coma. Even if something were to happen, they would have to wait until he woke up, or died.
Upon Chen Jiuyang's arrival, many present subtly shifted their expressions.
"Marquis Xuanyang, you cannot enter the Prefect's mansion at this time. Please wait outside with us," a Six Gates constable kindly reminded Chen Jiuyang, simultaneously warning him to best not to step into this quagmire.
Chen Jiuyang glanced and said, "I, this Marquis, have been invited by Yun Jingbai, Prefect Yun Tiancheng's daughter, to treat Prefect Yun Tiancheng of Fengcheng. Are you sure I cannot enter?"
The constable asked, "Marquis Xuanyang, you know medicine?"
Simultaneously, others questioned, "Marquis Xuanyang, is it true you are here to treat Yun Tiancheng, or are you eyeing Yun Jingbai for your own selfish reasons?"
Chen Jiuyang scoffed, "I, this Marquis, am an honorary professor at Fengcheng Medical College. My physician's license and all procedures are in order. If you don't believe me, investigate the records yourself."
These individuals exchanged glances, remained silent, and allowed Chen Jiuyang into the mansion.
Upon entering, Chen Jiuyang found many people inside, including Six Gates constables and personnel from the anti-corruption and anti-gang departments.
On the surface, it appeared as though they were targeting the Prefect's position, seeking evidence of Yun Tiancheng's violations or illegal activities.
Chen Jiuyang's heart sank slightly as he proceeded to the room where Yun Jingbai and Yun Tiancheng were.
Dozens of doctors in white coats were present, with various sophisticated medical instruments examining Yun Tiancheng.
Yun Jingbai managed to maintain a semblance of composure, but her eyes were red and teary, her delicate body trembling, betraying her inner turmoil.
"...Jiuyang," Yun Jingbai had contacted Chen Jiuyang immediately after her father's incident, requesting him to treat Yun Tiancheng. Chen Jiuyang had cured her paralysis previously, and she trusted him.
After all, Chen Jiuyang would not harm her.
"Jingbai, do not panic," Chen Jiuyang offered a brief word of comfort before directly approaching the bed to feel Yun Tiancheng's pulse. He sent a sliver of his divine soul into Yun Tiancheng's body for examination. His expression remained unchanged as he said,
"Jingbai, Uncle is merely unconscious; there is no major issue. Have these people leave."
Yun Jingbai, being exceptionally intelligent, immediately understood Chen Jiuyang's meaning and had the white-coated doctors cleared from the room. Chen Jiuyang's lips moved, silently mouthing words, conveying that walls have ears and the environment needed to be secured.
Yun Jingbai promptly ordered her personal guards to clear everyone within a hundred-meter radius.
Chen Jiuyang asked, "Can you trust these people?"
Yun Jingbai replied, "My father's personal guards are all born into service from our Yun clan of Suhang. Although their strength is not great, they are trustworthy."
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly and said, "I am about to treat your father. You must ensure no information leaks. Your father's condition is similar to your past poisoning, and it is the same poison."
Yun Jingbai's expression changed, but she remained silent.
Chen Jiuyang activated the Three Revolutions Pure Yang True Qi within him.
"Sizzle!"
The toxins within Yun Tiancheng were immediately driven by the true qi to his palm. His entire palm turned black and emitted a foul odor. Chen Jiuyang then used a silver needle to prick Yun Tiancheng's finger. The black blood dripped onto the ground, corroding the marble floor with a sizzling sound.
Just like Yun Jingbai, if Yun Tiancheng had not had that golden dragon scale phantom within him, he would have long succumbed to the poison, with no chance of being saved.
After three to five minutes, Yun Tiancheng's eyelids trembled, and he slowly opened his eyes. "What is this?"
"Daddy," Yun Jingbai, seeing her father awaken, tearfully embraced him.
"What happened?" Yun Tiancheng seemed unaware of the truth.
Chen Jiuyang stated, "Uncle Yun, you were just poisoned, and it is the same poison that caused Jingbai's paralysis."
"I remember signing an investment contract outside just now and drinking a cup of tea before losing consciousness..." Yun Tiancheng's face darkened. "Jiuyang, are you saying that Jingbai and I were poisoned with the same substance?"
"Indeed," Chen Jiuyang nodded. "At the time, I thought Jingbai was poisoned by the Japanese. But this incident... it is clear that the poisoner is not Japanese, but a Dragon Country national."
"Uncle Yun, currently, people from the anti-corruption and anti-gang departments are investigating your study in the Prefect's mansion, searching for evidence of your violations or crimes. Outside the mansion are Six Gates constables and Dragon Country government officials. They likely intend to first dismiss you from your post and then imprison you."
"This sort of thing seems to have happened to the previous Prefect of Fengcheng as well."
This time, Yun Jingbai and Yun Tiancheng's faces changed drastically.
The sudden poisoning, framing, and planting of evidence, coupled with the convergence of various government departments, felt like an inescapable net closing in on Yun Tiancheng.
Yun Tiancheng, having served as an official for decades, quickly devised a countermeasure:
"Jingbai, you must immediately use your authority to report this matter to Longjing. Even if I am to be investigated, only the Divine Constables of the Central Six Gates in Longjing have the qualification."
"Yes, Father," Yun Jingbai quickly took out her phone and walked aside to make a call.
Yun Tiancheng then continued, "The mastermind behind this wants to apprehend me with overwhelming force. However, once the Six Gates of Longjing intervene, the local Six Gates will have no authority to interfere, and I will gain breathing room to handle other troubles."
"A clear conscience fears no accusation. The Six Gates of Longjing will clear my name, and after that, we can have the Divine Constables of the Six Gates pursue the mastermind."
Yun Tiancheng's thinking was clear, understanding how to utilize the system to protect himself within the bureaucracy.
At this moment, Chen Jiuyang interjected, "Uncle Yun, your thinking is sound."
"However, the mastermind seems to have prepared a contingency, to prevent you from having a chance to turn the tables, and to ensure your complete demise."
As Chen Jiuyang's voice fell, a hand swiftly moved to his waist, drawing the Yan Sheng Saber. Cold light flashed, and with a single strike, he slashed at the Yun family guards stationed at the door, blocking the exit.
"Clang!"
As Chen Jiuyang's saber swung, dense ice needles were swept to the ground.
The poisonous liquid had solidified into ice, and after killing, it left no trace of a weapon, indicating thorough preparation.
These ice needles were blocked by Chen Jiuyang. The Yun family guard at the door actually drew his waist sword and charged towards Chen Jiuyang.
Yun Tiancheng's face darkened, and he quickly said, "Jiuyang, be sure to leave them alive!"
Chen Jiuyang immediately shot out several silver needles, piercing the Yun family guard. However, Chen Jiuyang's silver needles were ineffective, and the person could still move freely, appearing extremely eerie.