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Wang Shichang's eyes flickered with a trace of worry. He seemed about to speak, then stopped, but still ordered his men to maintain order at the scene and stop the crowd from surging forward.

The middle-aged man Qin Mo held like a chick had rough skin, clearly someone who had fished on the river for years, weathered by wind and sun.

His expression was full of panic, yet when he saw Yang Ling's excessively young face, he inexplicably felt bolstered.

"Magistrate Yang, why are you arresting me? Have I said anything wrong?"

"Right now everyone's saying Magistrate Yang ordered his constables to go around arresting Immortal God Sect followers, angering the immortals so they sent down divine punishment!"

The moment those words left his mouth, the scene erupted into another wave of commotion.

Shen Shuyan watched it all, a smile flashing and then vanishing from his eyes.

"The Immortal God Sect colludes with the Rong tribe, intending to overthrow Zhao State."

Yang Ling enunciated each word:

The middle-aged man froze, incredulous:

"How could I be a Rong tribe spy? I'm He Laosan, I've fished in Tingjiang City for years, who doesn't know that?! Don't you dare frame me!"

"Exactly, He Laosan is one of our local people in Tingjiang. How could he be a Rong tribe spy!?"

"Is Magistrate Yang trying to turn right into wrong!?"

Whispers rippled around.

Cao Yifei and the other players looked at the surging people nearby, their hearts silently pounding.

If the crowd really rushed them, their group of players would be torn to shreds in an instant.

"Everyone calm down, Magistrate Yang must have evidence to say that."

"Please, Magistrate Yang, produce your evidence."

Shen Shuyan spoke again.

After all, he was the Tingjiang City Magistrate; his words held weight.

The gathered townsfolk immediately quieted and stared intently at Yang Ling.

Yang Ling smiled, "I actually do have evidence."

Wang Shichang's expression shifted, he scrutinized He Laosan with doubtful suspicion.

Could this fellow really be a Rong tribe spy?

If Rong tribe spies could hide this well, this deeply, then things would be troublesome!

But in the next moment, everyone was stunned to see Yang Ling draw his Seventh-Rank Official Saber and slash at Shen Shuyan.

This scene struck Wang Shichang and the others like a thunderclap, leaving them dumbfounded.

The garrison troops present couldn't react in time.

A few clerks only managed a startled cry by reflex.

Yang Ling's slash aimed at Shen Shuyan's neck.

However, he did not strike with full force, deliberately holding back according to Shen Shuyan's strength.

Shen Shuyan's heart jolted; at that instant he no longer cared about exposing his identity.

The other actually wanted to kill him!?

The next second Shen Shuyan used Drifting Cloud Movement Technique, dodging the blade with extreme speed.

Yang Ling immediately closed in, sheathing the saber as he moved, then attacked with Twelve Paths Vajra Legs.

Shen Shuyan could only use Bone-Shattering Hand to trade blows with Yang Ling.

Their speeds were ghostlike, each clash erupting with thunderous impact.

No one expected to witness such a scene.

The city magistrate of Tingjiang turned out not to be a mere man of letters, but skilled in martial arts!?

"Eighth-Rank!? No, that's Seventh-Rank!?"

Wang Shichang cried out in alarm.

The clerks exchanged horrified looks.

They had followed this magistrate for years—how did they not know he possessed such skill!?

"Yang Ling! You are killing an official and inciting rebellion!"

Shen Shuyan, torn between shock and fury, shouted angrily.

"I am the official!"

Yang Ling laughed loudly:

"You are not. You are Shen Shuyan of the Rong tribe's Heavenly Wolf Guard, not Xu Zijing.

Magistrate Xu is a man of letters; even if he knows some martial arts, how could he possess your Seventh-Rank prowess!?

In the vast Changhe Prefectural Capital, how many Seventh-Rank fighters can they find!"

The moment those words left his mouth, Shen Shuyan's heart shook violently, a coldness climbing from his soles straight up to the top of his skull!

His identity was completely exposed!

How had it been revealed!?

Yang Ling was indeed a marked target of the Heavenly Wolf Guard!

The tens of thousands of townsfolk near the river were also stunned by the scene.

Yang Ling's words instantly shifted their thoughts from "divine punishment from the Immortal God Sect" to the idea that their city magistrate might be a Rong tribe spy.

By now Wang Shichang had caught on and shouted:

"The Rong tribe impersonated Magistrate Xu, using the Immortal God Sect as an excuse to deliberately provoke trouble and stir up public anger!

That monstrous fish was released by Rong tribe spies. Magistrate Yang will avenge the fishermen killed by the fish!"

Cao Yifei and the other players, seeing this, cooperated and shouted in support.

Old Master Chen understood everything and immediately instructed Chen Qizheng:

"Go, send people to spread the word. Say our Chen family was also attacked by Rong tribe spies and that Magistrate Yang came to save us. Say the Rong tribe spies intend to retaliate against Magistrate Yang!"

"Also tell the other merchants, if today's matter isn't properly resolved, nobody will be able to run their businesses in peace!"

"Yes!"

Chen Qizheng said no more and, with his house servants, began to act.

Cao Yifei and the other players also kept helping, shouting "Kill the Rong tribe spies! Avenge the fishermen!"

For a time, the cries echoed up and down the riverbanks.

Shen Shuyan had fully realized their opponent intended to use the Rong tribe spies to shift the conflict!

The families of those fishermen were already suspicious and somewhat convinced—clearly believing some of it!

"If we kill Yang Ling, it will be a great deed!"

Shen Shuyan suddenly barked.

Since things had come this far, if he could kill Yang Ling, his exposure would be worth it!

Trade one city magistrate's life for the head of the Director of the First Division of Changhe Prefectural Public Security and he'd profit greatly!

In an instant, a dozen crossbow bolts whistled through the air, aimed squarely at Yang Ling!

Qin Mo's eyes were sharp; he shouted at once:

"Young Boss Yang, watch out!"

Yang Ling seemed to grow hundreds of eyes; with a flick at his waist and a light wave of his hand, a dozen flying daggers homed in like guided missiles, striking the targets' heads with deadly precision.

Those wielding heavy crossbows died on the spot.

The nearby townsfolk first showed terror, then suddenly understood and shouted in rage:

"They really are Rong tribe spies!"

"Damn them, this whole thing was the Rong tribe's doing!"

As the situation reached this point, even the clerks reacted, trembling as they instructed the head of the garrison troops:

"Cooperate, cooperate with the Ironclad Department to arrest the Rong tribe spies..."

Their legs went weak; they had no idea what their fate would be.

But they knew their only lifeline now was Yang Ling!

Seeing that the atmosphere had been suitably set, a cold glint flashed in Yang Ling's eyes.

In an instant he struck with full force.

Vajra Bright King Technique dual-attribute boost 60!

Ethereal Steps agility boost 48!

Twelve Paths Vajra Legs strength boost 36!

He did not use some of his other boosts.

At that moment his Strength climbed to 165!

His Agility reached 181!

Shen Shuyan's strength was only slightly above He Dongfeng's.

Facing Yang Ling's sudden surge in power, he almost instantly lost the ability to resist.

When a kick came at him, Shen Shuyan instinctively tried to counter with Bone-Shattering Hand.

Instead, one move broke both his arms.

Then a dozen kicks rained down on Shen Shuyan's chest.

Each kick caused his chest to cave in a bit more.

After a dozen kicks, Shen Shuyan collapsed to his knees, coughing up blood.

He had lost the ability to fight and could not even stand.

But he was not dead; Yang Ling had left him one breath.

"A newly promoted Sixth-Rank... indeed formidable."

Shen Shuyan's teeth were stained red with blood, his voice hoarse:

"Spare my life, I will confess."

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