"Yes."

Chen Yuan nodded slightly, moving closer to Tie Xuan.

Tie Xuan pinched the black, glossy bead between his thumb and index finger, holding it in front of Chen Yuan so he could see it more clearly. He also became more interested in Chen Yuan.

This kid is really a talent!

The Second Master Huang on the ground watched Chen Yuan's earnest expression, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, as if certain that a small constable could never recognize the object.

Zhao Yang, standing to the side, felt a pang of jealousy. He could see Tie Xuan's interest in Chen Yuan, and that interest could be nurtured into something more. But... that had all been meant for him.

He had placed his bet on Tie Xuan long ago, but this unfamiliar constable had stolen his thunder.

He should have been Tie Xuan's number one lackey!

"Do you recognize this thing?" Tie Xuan asked, noticing Chen Yuan's solemn expression, clearly showing he had some idea.

Chen Yuan frowned, pacing back and forth in front of Tie Xuan for a few steps. He pointed at the Second Master Huang on the ground and said:

"This thing seems to be related to marrow cleansing. I saw it in an ancient book, but... it's a bit blurry in my memory."

The Second Master Huang's pupils contracted slightly, somewhat shocked. Could this constable really identify the origins of this item? Could there really be records within Ping An County?

No, impossible!

Tie Xuan narrowed his eyes, a flicker of delight passing through them.

Marrow cleansing!

A marrow cleansing spiritual object!

This was a treasure that was hard to come by, something that a jail warden like him would normally never be able to possess.

He was somewhat excited and turned his gaze to the Second Master Huang, asking in a low voice:

"Is he right? Can this thing really...?"

"I remember!"

Chen Yuan's voice suddenly rang out.

"What?"

Tie Xuan turned to look back.

"Pfft!"

A flash of white light. The Battōjutsu instantly erupted. Chen Yuan's long saber was completely buried in Tie Xuan's chest, blood gushing out. A look of astonishment flashed across Tie Xuan's face.

The scene froze.

Immediately after, Zhao Yang screamed in terror:

"Chen... Chen Yuan, what do you think you're doing?"

Chen Yuan did not answer him. He circulated his Qi throughout his body, withdrew the long saber, and thrust it into Zhao Yang's chest.

In an instant, the situation in the field had undergone a shocking change.

Zhao Yang was hit in a vital point. The immense pain felt deep into his bones. Immediately after, Chen Yuan slammed his palm onto the hilt of the saber. The immense force sent Zhao Yang flying backward.

The long saber pierced through his chest, pinning him to a pillar.

Tie Xuan clutched his chest, but blood gushed out like a river bursting its banks. He couldn't stop it. His body felt like all its strength had been drained away. He wanted to raise his arm and clench his fist, but he couldn't muster the strength.

The marrow cleansing spiritual bead fell to the ground, robbed of its power. Chen Yuan bent down, picked it up, wiped it on his sleeve, and put it in his pocket. He looked at Tie Xuan and said calmly:

"There's poison on the blade. Don't waste your energy..."

"Chen... Chen Yuan... you, why...?" Tie Xuan stared fixedly at Chen Yuan, as if trying to kill him with his eyes.

Having hunted geese all his life, he had been pecked in the eye by one today!

"Why? Heh..." Chen Yuan curled the corners of his mouth into a slight smile. He walked to Tie Xuan's ear and said in a low, hoarse voice:

"Of course, it's for this marrow cleansing spiritual bead. Brother Tie, can you hear who I am?"

Tie Xuan's eyes widened, pointing at Chen Yuan, his mouth slightly open:

"Yuan..."

Chen Yuan nodded:

"Yes, Yuan Chen is Chen Yuan, and Chen Yuan is Yuan Chen!"

"I never expected you, your true identity is actually a constable." Tie Xuan gasped for breath.

The Second Master Huang on the ground was shocked by this scene. Immediately after, he started laughing. The laughter sounded so harsh to Tie Xuan's ears.

"Shut up!"

Chen Yuan coldly glanced at the Second Master Huang.

"Surprise, surprise?" Chen Yuan raised his chin slightly.

"Surprise, surprise." Tie Xuan nodded.

"Brother Tie, I've been waiting for you to notify me. I didn't expect you to attack the Huang family first. You can understand why I stabbed you, right?"

Chen Yuan stared at Tie Xuan.

For some reason, seeing the horrified expression in Tie Xuan's eyes, Chen Yuan felt a strange sense of pleasure.

Could it be that he had watched too many Douyin Living Buddhas, and once an evil thought was stimulated, it was amplified?

Tie Xuan didn't answer Chen Yuan's teasing. He sighed and said:

"From the beginning, your goal was that black bead, right?"

Chen Yuan nodded:

"Yes, from the very beginning, that's how it was. Before, I said I wanted something from the Huang family, and that was it. If you knew the use of this thing, Brother Tie wouldn't have let me have it."

"So I can only..."

"There's no way. Treasures are for the virtuous, and I am the virtuous one!"

"How do you plan to escape after killing me?" Tie Xuan's eyes fixed on Chen Yuan.

Chen Yuan shook his head:

"Brother Tie, don't go around making false accusations. The one who killed you was clearly a hidden Eternal Life Sect rogue, and I, a small yamen runner, just barely escaped with my life."

"You really are shameless."

"This world is so dangerous. If you're not shameless, how can you live better?"

Chen Yuan looked calm, not feeling that he had done anything wrong.

He and Tie Xuan didn't have a deep relationship to begin with. There was no betrayal. From the beginning, it was just an exchange of benefits. He didn't have any psychological burden.

"Heh... That's right. I lost this time. You even smeared poison on the blade. Very good... Very good..." Tie Xuan took a deep breath and continued:

"You got what you wanted, and you'll eventually silence everyone. I ask you one thing, let my sister go. She doesn't know anything."

Chen Yuan smiled and didn't speak.

Letting her go was impossible. It would never be possible. Cutting the weeds and pulling out the roots was the best solution. Chen Yuan didn't want any unexpected problems in the future.

"I beg... I beg you!" Tie Xuan looked hopeful.

"Okay, I promise you..." Chen Yuan nodded.

"Thank, thank you."

"Alright, I won't say any more. Villains die from talking too much, and my current identity is a villain." Chen Yuan said softly.

Tie Xuan closed his eyes. Although he didn't quite understand the meaning of Chen Yuan's words, since he had no power to resist, he might as well wait for death in peace.

He could only hope that Chen Yuan would keep his word.

Chen Yuan placed a palm on his head, the enormous force able to shatter his brain.

Looking at Tie Xuan's peaceful appearance, Chen Yuan lowered his voice, saying in a voice that only he could hear: "I told you I'm a villain. Have you ever seen a villain keep his word?"

Of course, Tie Xuan would never hear these words!

Standing up, Chen Yuan turned to look at the last remaining person, the Second Master Huang.

"How did you know that the marrow cleansing spiritual bead was hidden in my Huang family?" The Second Master Huang couldn't help but ask.

From the conversation between Tie Xuan and the constable just now, he understood that the Huang family's destruction seemed to be inextricably linked to him, and his ultimate goal was the marrow cleansing spiritual bead.