Immortal of the Nine Realms

Chapter 49: I’ll Execute Anyone Who Dares Stand in My Way

All kinds of gazes fell on Fang Chen and the others as soon as they stepped into the barracks. These eyes were filled with astonishment, curiosity, and fear.

Niu Jue first led them to the front reception before ordering his subordinates to look through the case files to check if they had arrested Rectifier Yuan Zhuang in recent days.

War God Fang, well know soon whether Lord Yuan is in the barracks or not, Niu Jue spoke in a respectful tone.

Ill be counting on you, Chiliarch Niu. Fang Chen nodded with a smile.

Yuan Yus nervousness intensified, as she began to worry that Yuan Zhuang wasnt here. Her cousin would be doomed if even Fang Chen and Director Zhao couldnt find his whereabouts.

Soon, a centurion rushed in and clasped his fist. Chiliarch Niu, I have already looked through the cases. We havent arrested any rectifiers from the Court of Great Brilliance in recent days.

How is this Yuan Yu turned pale.

This Niu Jue looked at Fang Chen with a bitter smile. War God Fang, could it be a misunderstanding? It doesnt seem that the rectifier is in our barracks.

Bring us to your private prison, Fang Chen said.

Niu Jue was stunned. Outsiders like Fang Chen werent allowed to enter their private prison. After some thought, he gritted his teeth and said, Pardon me, War God Fang, but I can only bring you and Director Zhao into our private prison at most.

I understand. Fang Chen nodded.

Niu Jue led Fang Chen and Director Zhao toward the private prison, but just as they reached the entrance, there was suddenly a bellow.

Chiliarch Niu, what are you doing?

A young man walked over under the accompaniment of the Valiant Defenders. All of these Valiant Defenders were centurions and chiliarchs. Two of the centurions saw Fang Chen, and their faces warped in shock.

Enforcement Envoy Liu, allow me to introduce you to War God Fang. War God Fang, this is our barracks Enforcement Envoy Liu, Niu Jue quickly introduced both sides to each other.

Enforcement Envoy Liu nonchalantly eyed Fang Chen. So its War God Fang. May I know what brought you here today?

Im here to look for someone, Fang Chen replied.

In our barracks? You must be pulling my leg. Enforcement Envoy Liu turned to Niu Jue and berated him, Shouldnt a chiliarch like you know the rules? How can you bring an outsider to our private prison? Youll be stripped of your uniform if our commander learns about it!

Niu Jue was initially startled, his face quickly reddened in anger. Lord Liu, War God Fang is here to look for someone. How can I defy him? Im just bringing him to our private prison to take a look. Or are you saying someone of War God Fangs stature is unqualified to see our private prison?

Rules are rules. I remember His Majesty declaring that War God Fang is forbidden from entering the imperial court or taking charge of an army ever again? That means that War God Fang is a civilian. What stature are you speaking of here? Enforcement Envoy Liu calmly said.

The crowd was conflicted.

It was true that Fang Chen was a civilian, but his massive contributions to the country couldnt be erased just like that, not to mention he had regained his martial cultivation. Just the move he had made on Greenpine Superior Dojo was enough to intimidate most into submission.

Was it really that important whether Fang Chen had an official post or not?

Lord Liu, are you saying that I cant enter this private prison by hook or by crook? Fang Chen asked with a smile.

Enforcement Envoy Liu nodded. Im afraid its against the rules. War God Fang, I ask for your understanding regarding this matter.

I dont mind. Bring him out then, Fang Chen said.

Him? Who are you referring to? Enforcement Envoy Liu frowned in confusion.

The Court of Great Brilliances Yuan Zhuang. You ordered your subordinates to bring him here to interrogate him. Lord Liu, you dont remember that? Fang Chen laughed. He turned to the two centurions beside Enforcement Envoy Liu. You might not remember, but those two should. They are the ones in charge of executing the torture, after all.

Director Zhao glared at the two centurions. He was familiar with the torture used by the Valiant Defenders, which was why he knew the situation was not optimistic for Yuan Zhuang if they had started using torture on him.

The two centurions turned as pale as a sheet of paper. How does he know all of that? He even knows we were the ones who tortured Yuan Zhuang!

Niu Jue belatedly realized that Fang Chen hadnt just stumbled into this matter; the latter had marched here knowing what happened. As someone familiar with Fang Chens means, he knew that there was a good chance Rectifier Yuan was really here.

But why did Enforcement Envoy Liu arrest a Court of Great Brilliances rectifier? He even kept it from me. Is there something deeper involved here?

War God Fang, dont speak nonsense, Enforcement Envoy Liu replied impassively.

Xu Ge, bring him out. If anyone stands in your path, kill them. Ill personally make a trip to the imperial palace to explain things to His Majesty afterward, Fang Chen ordered.

Yes, young master. Xu Ge nodded.

He began marching toward the door of the private prison.

None of the Valiant Defenders in the vicinity dared to stop him. They had already recognized him to be one of the top ten pinnacle Ki Explosion martial artists in the capital, Windcloud Sword Xu Ge!

In the entire Valiant Defenders, there were no more than one or two people who could match him, and none of them were present here, for their official positions were even higher than that of Enforcement Envoy Liu!

Stop him! Enforcement Envoy Liu roared.

His close aides exchanged looks, only to timidly lower their heads right after. They dared not to kick up a fuss before someone of Fang Chens stature. Well die in vain if we stand up to Xu Ge here. Nothing will happen to Fang Chen, and Fang Chen will protect Xu Ge.

You all! Enforcement Envoy Liu was so angry that he nearly coughed blood.

He had spent so many years raising these subordinates, only for these cowards to lie flat when he needed them to make a move!

The Valiant Defenders stood awkwardly still as Xu Ge passed by them.

MInutes later, Xu Ge supported a limping Yuan Zhuang out of the private prison.

Yuan Yu burst into tears upon seeing his state.

Yuan Zhuangs condition was so bad that there wasnt any unharmed patch of skin on him, except for his face. Even his fingers were bleeding profusely from having his fingernails plucked off.

Youre too much!

The Court of Great Brilliances rectifiers glared at the Valiant Defenders. Yuan Zhuangs subordinate constables were so angry that their eyes could spit fire.

The majority of the Valiant Defenders were dazed. They were unaware of this matter.

Only Enforcement Envoy Liu and his close aides were aware of this matter, but they maintained nonchalant faces and didnt say a word.

Niu Jues face quickly darkened as well.

Enforcement Envoy Liu, I demand an explanation for this matter, Director Zhao, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke up.

An explanation? When has our Valiant Defenders ever needed to explain ourselves to others? This man is a criminal we have arrested. If you try to take him away without permission, thatd be the same as raiding our prison. Its an offense punishable by decapitation.

Enforcement Envoy Liu turned to Fang Chen with cold eyes. War God Fang, I hope you arent planning to break the law.