"Arrogant!" The guard was instantly enraged and was about to teach Chu Chen a lesson, but Chu Chen had already stepped towards the Prefectural Governor's mansion.
The guard's face stiffened, and he dared not act rashly.
"Hmph, this scoundrel, so arrogant. No wonder the Black Water Sect has its eyes on him. He must have offended their interests."
"Why bother with him? Someone will deal with him later anyway!"
Not just this guard, but many people within the Prefectural Governor's mansion were discussing him in hushed tones. Especially the disciples of the Black Water Sect, who wore expressions of schadenfreude.
"Hmph, a fool who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. I'll see how he dies this time!"
Wang Hu sneered coldly, "Our Black Water Sect people are not to be trifled with!"
In the council hall of the Prefectural Governor's mansion, Liu Wenchang sat in the chief seat, his face as grim as if water was about to drip from it.
Below him sat two elders. One was dressed in brocade robes and wore a jade crown. He was the Prefectural Governor of Beihuang Commandery, Lin Yangze.
Behind these two were five or six young men, all prodigies from various forces in Beihuang Commandery.
At this moment, they were all kneeling on the ground, as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to utter a sound.
"Lin Yangze, are you sure that Chu Chen is the Inspector of Beihuang Commandery?" Liu Wenchang's tone was laced with doubt.
This matter was too unbelievable.
A young man of seventeen or eighteen years old becoming the Inspector of Beihuang Commandery was like a fairy tale.
"Don't worry, it's absolutely true. This is the news passed back by our informant within the Prefectural Governor's mansion. There's no mistake." Lin Yangze pondered.
"Why are you only informing me of such important news now?" Liu Wenchang reprimanded.
"My Lord, please don't be angry. According to my investigation, Chu Chen has an extraordinary background. He seems to have made great contributions to the Beihuang Royal Court.
He once killed half of a batch of elites from the imperial family, and even the First Prince perished by his hand. His father is a powerful expert at the Zhenguo Wuzong level."
Lin Yangze lowered his voice and said, "Therefore, I temporarily concealed this news, as it involves the authority of the royal family.
If others were to know about this, it might bring trouble."
"Zhenguo Wuzong?" Liu Wenchang narrowed his eyes, his gaze flickering. "In that case, he should be a direct descendant of some important figure in the Beihuang Royal Court."
"Indeed, he should be the descendant of a prominent figure in the royal court."
Lin Yangze said, "I have already sent our spies to monitor him secretly. As soon as Chu Chen leaves the Prefectural Governor's mansion, they will report to me immediately."
"Isn't this course of action inappropriate?" An elder beside Liu Wenchang frowned.
"Brother Liu, this matter is of great importance. If the people of the Royal Court find out about this, it might not be good. Dealing with the Black Water Sect will be difficult." Lin Yangze reminded him.
"Hmph, they are merely a group of heretics. If the Beihuang Royal Court had not been unwilling to intervene, how could they have allowed the Black Water Sect to wreak havoc for hundreds of years?"
Liu Wenchang snorted coldly. "Now, the Black Water Sect has begun to infiltrate the Prefectural Governor's mansion. If I don't prepare early, I'm afraid the Beihuang Commandery will truly perish this time!"
Lin Yangze was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Since that is the case, I will go mad with Brother Liu once."
"Haha, Brother Lin, rest assured. If I gain the support of the Black Water Sect, you will be the prime contributor. The opportunity to be enfeoffed as a marquis and appointed as a minister will surely belong to you!"
Liu Wenchang patted Lin Yangze's shoulder, then turned to a guard beside him and ordered, "Bring Young Master Chu into the mansion!"
"Young Master Chu, please!" the guard said respectfully, bowing. His attitude was very courteous.
This made everyone around them feel strange.
"Wasn't that guy just trying to force his way into the Prefectural Governor's mansion?"
"Heh, he must be tired of living, right?"
"No matter what his background, daring to cause trouble at our Prefectural Governor's mansion is unforgivable!"
Many guards wore playful expressions.
They were all looking forward to seeing what fate awaited this arrogant and overbearing fellow after he entered the Prefectural Governor's mansion. He would surely be crying for his parents, wouldn't he?
"Sir, may I ask why we are not allowed to enter your Prefectural Governor's mansion?" Chu Chen asked with a smile.
"What?" The guard was stunned, and his expression instantly turned unpleasant. "I said you can't enter, are you deaf!"
"I'll ask you again, why won't you let me in?" Chu Chen pressed on.
"Presumptuous!" The guard, enraged, slapped out at him.
"Slap!"
Chu Chen flicked his sleeve, sending the guard flying backward, crashing against the wall.
"Hiss..." A chorus of gasps echoed from all around.
The guard was utterly bewildered. He hadn't even used any spiritual energy, yet he had been flung away like this?
He got up, touched the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and his eyes widened. "You dare to injure me?"
"So what if I injured you? I even want to kill you." Chu Chen smiled faintly, then his gaze swept around the area and he said.
"All of you listen up. From now on, whoever dares to block my way, I will beat them."
"You're seeking death!" All the guards were furious. They clenched their fists and prepared to pounce and tear Chu Chen to shreds.
"Stop!" Suddenly, a furious roar came from the entrance.
Immediately after, a young man clad in armor, leading a large contingent of men, rushed in.
"Commander Lin?"
"Greetings, Commander Lin!"
Upon recognizing the newcomer, the guards in the hall trembled all over.
They all lowered their heads, not daring to act rashly.
This young man's strength was unfathomable, and his personality was extremely cruel. He was accustomed to acting like a tyrant within the Prefectural Governor's mansion, and no one dared to provoke him.
The ordinary guards were even less likely to disobey orders.
"Hmph! Useless, all of you get out!" Lin Yangze cursed with a livid expression.
The guards quickly retreated, casting resentful glances as they left, clearly harboring great animosity towards Lin Yangze.
"Young Master Chu, please wait a moment. Our Prefectural Governor will personally receive you shortly.
However, before that, I hope you can cooperate with me in a play. Please, have a seat!" Lin Yangze gestured to a nearby chair.
"Oh?" Chu Chen cast a slightly surprised glance at Lin Yangze and casually sat down.
"I need your help to act out a scene, to make the Prefectural Governor thoroughly dislike you, and preferably expel you from Beihuang Commandery." Lin Yangze said in a low voice.
A smile appeared on Chu Chen's face. "So it's about this trivial matter."
"Precisely!" Lin Yangze nodded and continued, "The Prefectural Governor is an elder of the Nine Stars Sect. You and I are on good terms.
I naturally cannot bear to see you walk to your death, which is why I risked saving you. Otherwise, with the crimes you have committed, you deserve to be executed, and your entire clan will be implicated!"