Holding the blade, Chen Yuan didn't rush in recklessly. Instead, he took a deep breath, kicked the door open, and swiftly scattered a handful of lime powder.

No matter who was inside, stability first!

The lime dust settled, and the entire room was silent. Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes and slowly walked in.

Empty!

Walking slowly to the window, Chen Yuan held his breath and searched the room.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Chen Yuan's steps faltered, but he quickly recovered, sighed, and retreated from the room.

Back on the street, Chen Yuan stared ahead and quickly left, but his heart had sunk.

Just now, he had glimpsed half a shallow footprint, which was the reason for his sudden hesitation. Because he was somewhat familiar with that half footprint.

Huang Xing!

The person who had been spying in the dark before, there was a ninety percent chance it was Huang Xing.

Therefore, Chen Yuan had retreated from the room so quickly.

He guessed that Huang Xing was hiding in the room, and once he found Huang Xing, it would be a life-and-death situation. His current strength was not enough to confront Huang Xing.

Even if he could withstand him for a moment, when the constables from the county office arrived, would those yamen runners help him or Huang Xing?

"The Huang family..."

Chen Yuan now understood that the Huang family wanted to kill him, and Wang Meng was just a pawn sent to test the waters.

After this, the Huang family's murderous intent would only become more intense.

"Tie Xuan, you must not disappoint me!" Chen Yuan murmured, narrowing his eyes.

Inside that civilian house, Huang Xing expressionlessly returned to the window, watching Chen Yuan's departure, his face gloomy and uncertain!

......

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County Office.

Tie Xuan, dressed in a long black robe, nodded to the two yamen runners guarding the gate and walked in leisurely.

After turning several times inside the county office, he finally stopped in front of a small courtyard and cupped his fists towards the two trusted aides of the county magistrate at the door:

"Is the magistrate available? Tie has something important to report!"

The two trusted aides exchanged a look and nodded:

"Please wait a moment, Lord Tie. I will inform him immediately."

Saying this, one of the trusted aides turned and walked into the small courtyard.

A moment later, he hurriedly came out and said to Tie Xuan:

"Please come in, Lord Tie. The magistrate is waiting in the room."

"Thank you!"

Tie Xuan quickly walked into the small courtyard.

This was the residence of County Magistrate Wu Qingfeng, heavily guarded, and could be considered one of the safest places in Ping An County. The yamen runners of the Six Bureaus were all nearby, and could quickly assemble at a command.

Besides County Magistrate Wu Qingfeng, County Commandant Li Mingqi also lived in the county office.

Tie Xuan stood silently in front of the door for a moment, then pushed it open and entered.

A middle-aged man in a red official robe, with a calm expression, sat on the main seat, holding a cup of clear tea in his hand. It was Wu Qingfeng, the magistrate of Ping An County.

"This humble officer pays respects to the magistrate!"

Tie Xuan bowed and clasped his fist.

"What important matter do you have to report?" Wu Qingfeng stared at Tie Xuan.

He knew Tie Xuan well, knowing that he was not an impetuous person. His visit must be about something important.

"Reporting to the magistrate, it is about the matter of the Unborn Church bandits!"

"Hmm?" Wu Qingfeng's gaze narrowed slightly, showing some interest:

"Have you discovered the whereabouts of those bandits?"

Tie Xuan took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"This humble officer has received some information that the Huang family is secretly colluding with Unborn Church bandits, working for them!"

Tie Xuan knew he couldn't deal with the Huang family on his own. Only by relying on County Magistrate Wu Qingfeng could he have any hope.

He couldn't even deal with County Commandant Li Mingqi.

When Wu Qingfeng heard that the Huang family was secretly colluding with the Unborn Church, his expression suddenly changed, and his grip on the teacup tightened slightly:

"Are you certain?"

"This humble officer has a ninety percent certainty!" Tie Xuan gritted his teeth and said in a low voice.

Huang Xing secretly colluded with Song Laoliu to kill him, and they were already in a situation of irreconcilable conflict. They had to be destroyed, after all, there was no logic in guarding against thieves day after day.

He dared to say this because he knew that the county magistrate and the Huang family had always been at odds. Even if no evidence of colluding with demonic cultists was found in the end, Wu Qingfeng would still impose some charges.

"What about the evidence?" Wu Qingfeng subconsciously glanced at the screen not far away and asked in a stern voice.

"The evidence has not been obtained yet, but as long as the Huang family is thoroughly searched, this humble officer will definitely obtain the evidence..." Tie Xuan lowered his voice a little.

He wasn't sure if Wu Qingfeng would agree.

After all, this was indeed somewhat risky. Searching the Huang family meant completely breaking ties with Li Mingqi.

Wu Qingfeng tapped the table gently with his finger:

"Where did you get this information from?"

"As the magistrate knows, my younger sister spends her days mingling with some lowlifes in the south of the city. This matter was heard from one of them. According to him, he is the one who cleans the Huang family's refuse every day, and he often sees human bones in the refuse... He didn't dare to speak out, and only revealed it after getting drunk last time..."

Tie Xuan carefully watched Wu Qingfeng.

These words were naturally false, a plan discussed by Chen Yuan and Tie Xuan to prompt Wu Qingfeng to make a decision. Even if nothing was found in the end, the feud between the Huang family and Wu Qingfeng would inevitably be brought to the surface.

At that time, the Huang family would no longer have any desire to pay attention to him.

If evidence was found, then naturally everyone would be happy.

Whether successful or not, Chen Yuan would not suffer any losses!

After a moment of silence, Wu Qingfeng drank the tea in his cup in one gulp and lowered his voice:

"Don't publicize this matter for now. Investigate carefully again and wait for my orders!"

Tie Xuan bit his lip, feeling somewhat unwilling, but Wu Qingfeng had already said this much, and there was nothing he could do. He could only say:

"Yes, this humble officer obeys!"

"Alright, go down first..." Wu Qingfeng said.

"This humble officer takes his leave."

After Tie Xuan's figure had completely retreated, Wu Qingfeng said lightly:

"Lord Zhang, it seems that the news of the Huang family's collusion with the Unborn Church is not just known to you and me."

As Wu Qingfeng's voice fell, a young man in black armor with a cold expression walked out from behind the screen, with white patterns on his chest.

The young man, called Lord Zhang, slowly walked to Wu Qingfeng's side, picked up a teacup, poured himself a cup of clear tea, took a sip, and said in a low voice:

"I was hoping to use the Huang family to catch some big fish from the Unborn Church, but I didn't expect it to be leaked in advance..."

He spoke expressionlessly, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

The news of the Huang family's secret collusion with the Unborn Church had already been detected by the Sky Patrol Office's intelligence department. He had come here for this matter, but he didn't expect that just after he finished communicating with County Magistrate Wu Qingfeng, it had been reported. To be honest, he was very unhappy.

"Is Lord Zhang still planning to continue fishing?" Wu Qingfeng asked softly.

"Since someone already knows, to avoid alarming the snake, Magistrate Wu, take action as soon as possible!" The young man crushed the teacup in his hand, causing Wu Qingfeng to feel a pang of heartache.