I Grind to Martial Saint

With the death of the Red-haired Ghost, the raging fire on West River Street gradually began to subside.

Li Li, positioned on the outskirts, noticed the change and knew that Han Yuan must have slain the arsonist Evil Spirit.

He hastily gathered his men and rushed toward West River Street to fight the blaze.

After the flames on West River Street were finally extinguished, Li Li could find no trace of Han Yuan.

"Sir, where did that Demon Exterminator go?"

the Chief Constable from the County Yamen asked, perplexed.

"He must have left."

Li Li ventured.

"But who is he?" the Chief Constable couldn't help but ask.

"Who he is isn't important."

"It's as the poets say, 'Once the task is done, brush the dust from your robes and depart, your great deeds and name concealed.'"

Li Li smiled and went back to directing his men to clean up the mess.

...

Han Yuan had indeed already left.

For him, now that the crisis in Changhe County was resolved, there was no need to linger.

He journeyed back to Cangshui County Town, covered in dust from the road.

By the time he returned to Cangshui County Town, Zhou Yuanhu had already regained consciousness.

His injuries were severe, and it was estimated his recovery would take about half a year.

During this time, Zhou Yuanhu would be unable to serve as the Supervisor of the Demon Extermination Tribe.

So he could continue his hands-off management style, Han Yuan simply transferred over Wei Shiming, Sect Leader of the Divine Fist Sect, and Situ Ya from the Rain Flower Sect. He gave each of them the title of Vice Director of the Observatory and had them jointly manage the Demon Extermination Tribe.

Because as the world continued to change, Evil Demon Seeds were constantly appearing everywhere.

Even Cangshui County was no exception, so it naturally needed more experts to maintain control.

Of course, if an Evil Demon Seed were to truly appear again, it would still fall to him, the Director, to handle it.

Given Han Yuan's current prestige in Cangshui County, Wei Shiming and Situ Ya naturally dared not disobey. Upon receiving the news, they set out from their respective sects at once.

Five days later, they arrived at the Cangshui Celestial Observation Bureau to assume their duties.

Just when Han Yuan thought he could finally get back to his cultivation for a while.

Zhai Mu quietly came to find him.

"Director Han, it seems things in Nanyuan County are about to collapse."

Han Yuan was sitting cross-legged in the depths of the main hall, cultivating the Innate Great Demon Scripture.

Hearing Zhai Mu's words, he slowly opened his eyes.

"What's the situation with Zhang Cang now?"

He had heard that the Director of the Yuan Province Celestial Observation Bureau had personally taken action to eliminate Zhang Cang.

He had no idea what the current state of affairs was over there.

"Ever since rebellions started breaking out all over Yuan Province, the Government Office and the local Observatory have been completely overwhelmed."

"The Yuan Province General, Li Chaohai, is leading his men to suppress another uprising."

"Meanwhile, Cui Mingsha, the Director of the Yuan Province Celestial Observation Bureau, has personally led his men to Nanyuan County."

"Zhang Cang has set up a Thunder Array in Nanyuan County Town. It's terrifyingly powerful—not even Cui Mingsha could shatter it in one blow. He can only try to wear it down slowly."

"Based on how things are going… he probably won't last much longer."

Zhai Mu said gravely.

"To have lasted this long against Cui Mingsha, Zhang Cang has every right to be proud."

Han Yuan chuckled.

"Hmm… We have our people in Nanyuan County Town. Should we contact Zhang Cang and help him escape Nanyuan City?"

Zhai Mu asked.

In his eyes, the fall of Nanyuan County Town was inevitable.

"No rush… What kind of person is this Cui Mingsha?"

Han Yuan asked suddenly.

"The man… is extremely ambitious."

"According to our records, he has allied with the Yuan Province General, and together they have turned the Province Mansion into a mere figurehead."

"He also maintains extremely close ties with the local Noble Families and Sects."

"The current chaos in Yuan Province, with constant uprisings, is a direct result of him relentlessly raising taxes and exploiting the common folk."

"This man… is without a doubt a formidable and ruthless figure."

Zhai Mu offered his assessment.

"No wonder he wants to slaughter Zhang Cang himself… So it's because Zhang Cang's little stunt is ruining his grand plans."

Han Yuan said with a slight smile.

The people of the Observatory weren't saints. They were ordinary people, with their own passions, desires, and ambitions.

That was why he never judged a person by their title alone.

"That's a definite possibility."

"The earlier attempt to send men to our Cangshui County to capture the Huang Family Patriarch was likely Cui Mingsha's idea as well."

Zhai Mu said in a low voice.

"Interesting…"

Han Yuan thought for a moment, then said quietly, "Don't contact Zhang Cang for now. Act as if nothing has happened."

"Yes, sir!" Zhai Mu nodded immediately, without a single question.

He knew that Han Yuan's orders were rarely, if ever, changed. It wasn't his place to question them, but simply to carry them out.

"Oh, and one more thing… I've had some insights recently, so I may need to enter seclusion for a time."

"Don't disturb me unless it's an emergency."

Han Yuan added.

Zhai Mu cupped his fist. "This subordinate understands!"

After Zhai Mu left, Han Yuan smiled, closed his eyes, and resumed his cultivation.

The news of Han Yuan entering secluded cultivation spread without causing the slightest ripple.

After all, in everyone's eyes, Han Yuan was a Martial Fool.

It would be stranger if a Martial Fool *didn't* go into secluded cultivation.

Only Zhai Mu suspected something was afoot.

But he was a clever man and kept his mouth shut, not breathing a word to anyone.

...

「Late at night.」

Amidst the vast, dark night, a figure slipped away from the Cangshui Celestial Observation Bureau.

The figure wore a black cloak and a Conical Hat. Moving with incredible speed, he was out of Cangshui County Town in the blink of an eye.

'Zhang Cang… you better hold on for a few more days, kid.'

Han Yuan muttered to himself.

Yuan Province and Jianghe Province didn't share a border; the entirety of Yi Province lay between them.

Even at his top speed, he feared the journey would take the better part of a month.

Han Yuan could only hope that Zhang Cang could hold out that long.

...

「Nanyuan County Town.」

By now, the city walls were covered in dense, mysterious Array Patterns.

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!