Seeing Xiao Xun speak in such a manner, Tan Wujiu was somewhat intrigued.

He took the box, opened it, and looked inside.

Inside the box lay a pitch-black stone, emitting a hint of cold air, seemingly unremarkable.

"Is this Cold Iron?"

Tan Wujiu asked, frowning.

"To be precise, it's top-grade Cold Iron!"

Xiao Xun smiled and said, "Some things can't be hidden from Lord Tan. The Cold Iron that comes through regular trade is considered the lowest quality in the Cold Domain, whereas this top-grade Cold Iron is rarely seen even in the Cold Domain."

"I know that as an Azure Dragon Department Captain, Lord Tan can only use the Cyan Dragon Sword, so I didn't find any divine weapon for you."

"But as long as Lord Tan merges this top-grade Cold Iron into your Cyan Dragon Sword, your Cyan Dragon Sword will be a new divine weapon!"

Tan Wujiu's expression remained calm, but he was already moved inside.

Gold and silver, luxury cars and beauties, he indeed viewed them lightly.

But the temptation of forging a divine weapon for himself was indeed difficult to resist.

Not to mention the improvement in his own strength, comparing with his colleagues in the future, his Cyan Dragon Sword would undoubtedly surpass others!

The gifts brought by Young Leader Xiao to the three of them were different, making them hard to resist.

Staring at the top-grade Cold Iron in the box, Tan Wujiu asked, "Young Leader Xiao, is there something you need my help with?"

"It's actually nothing major, just a small favor."

Xiao Xun smiled and said, "After all, Chen Tang is a Cyan Dragon Guard. Considering Lord Tan, it's not appropriate for me to kill him directly."

Tan Wujiu said, "It's not like you haven't made a move before. If you want to kill him, just do it, he's not yet an official Cyan Dragon Guard."

"Lord Tan, as far as I know, Chen Tang only goes to the Cyan Dragon Bureau to check in every day and then stays at home."

Xiao Xun said, "There must be Vermilion Bird Guards protecting him near his home, making it difficult for me to act. If I make a move on the street, other people from the Cyan Dragon Bureau could easily come to his aid."

Tan Wujiu said, "The Black Water King has already issued an edict to dispatch troops. When you rise, you'll soon control the entire Wu'an County. Why be afraid of those Vermilion Bird Guards? It's not too late to act then, why rush?"

"I can't wait."

Xiao Xun shook his head and said, "He's thinking of me, and I'm thinking of him! I'm someone who doesn't let grievances last overnight. Since I've come to Wu'an County, I want to make a move on him today!"

After pondering for a moment, Tan Wujiu closed the box in front of him and put it into his arms, saying indifferently, "Alright, arrange a place, and I'll send him there tonight."

"Thank you, Lord Tan."

Xiao Xun cupped his fists and smiled lightly.

...

Chen Tang had breakfast and practiced martial arts in the courtyard.

Mei Yingxue was also diligently practicing on the side.

Influenced by the two, Meng Liangyu also began to move her muscles and bones and started her cultivation.

Not until noon did the three of them stop.

Zhiwei was busy preparing lunch.

Mei Yingxue helped out since it was too much for Zhiwei alone to handle meals for so many people.

Before long, a sumptuous lunch was ready, filling the table.

After lunch, Chen Tang rested for a while and went out, wearing his patched Cyan Dragon Armor, heading to the Cyan Dragon Bureau to check in, and also to get his Cyan Dragon Armor repaired by Old Zhang at the bureau.

Chen Tang asked, "How long will it take to repair?"

"By tonight, it should be ready for you to pick up."

Chen Tang nodded and said, "Alright, I'll stay at the Cyan Dragon Bureau this afternoon, and I'll take it and go back tonight."

Practicing at the Cyan Dragon Bureau was no different, so it didn't matter much.

Cai Yin's Guard Captain Hall was empty, not knowing where they might have gone for a mission.

Soon, evening came.

Wei Qun and Wang Yanli returned from outside.

"Brother Wei, Sister Li."

Chen Tang got up, greeted them, and asked, "Where have you been?"

"We just got the news at noon that there are traces of the Dongyi Race in Fire Cloud Village, and Lord Tan sent Cai to take us to have a look."

Wei Qun said, "Cai heard about your assassination attempt today and worried something might happen here, thought he didn't need that many people, so he sent the two of us back to watch out for anything."

So soon, there's already a clue about the Dongyi Race?

"What happened with the assassination today?" Wang Yanli asked, frowning.

Chen Tang briefly recounted the process and said, "Judging by their techniques, they should be assassins from the Dongyi Race."

Wang Yanli frowned secretly and said, "It seems the Dongyi Race has set foot in the Divine Land again, I wonder how things are going on Cai's side."

"It's late, I'll get my Cyan Dragon Armor and leave first."

Chen Tang stood up and said.

"Let's go, together."

Wei Qun said.

Chen Tang asked, "What for?"

Wang Yanli smiled and said, "We'll escort you back, in case any more assassination attempts occur, we can handle it."

"It shouldn't happen again."

Chen Tang smiled.

The three arrived at the forge in the Cyan Dragon Bureau, apart from some blacksmiths working, there was a figure with their back to them, arms crossed, staring at the rolling molten iron not far ahead.

The firelight reflected faintly on the face.

"Lord Tan."

The three recognized him and stepped forward to salute.

Tan Wujiu glanced sideways, seeing the three appear together, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked indifferently, "What brings you here?"

Chen Tang said, "My Cyan Dragon Armor is damaged, and I came to retrieve it."

"Hmm."

Tan Wujiu said, "You're here at a good time. I've just received news that something's off with the coffin shop on East Street. It's possibly related to the Black Water Gang. You should go and investigate tonight."

"Yes, sir."

Wei Qun and Wang Yanli responded.

Tan Wujiu said again, "By the way, don't reveal your identities. Tonight, we're just going to scout the situation, don't alert anyone, take off your Cyan Dragon Armor and Sword, and put on the Night Traveling Clothes."

The three received the order, went to the Cyan Dragon Bureau's armory, changed into the Night Traveling Clothes, covered their faces, and tied a commonly seen long sword to their backs.

There was only one coffin shop on East Street, located in a corner of Wu'an County, surrounded by vacant houses.

Not many people were willing to live near a coffin shop.

The three waited for the curfew to pass, left the Cyan Dragon Bureau, and took advantage of the night to weave through the alleys, heading toward East Street.

On the way, Chen Tang frowned secretly.

He always felt something was off.

But he couldn't pinpoint exactly what was wrong.

Chen Tang whispered, "Brother Wei, Sister Li, if you notice anything unusual, leave here immediately. Don't linger!"

Wang Yanli said, "Don't worry, in Wu'an County, there aren't many who can harm us."

Despite her words, the three were still quite cautious, patrolling around East Street.

After watching near the coffin shop for a long time without finding anything unusual, they silently stepped forward, pried open the door with a dagger, gently removed a wooden board, and leaned forward to look inside.

Even at night, Chen Tang's vision was not affected.

He focused and looked inside the coffin shop, only to see coffins placed quietly without any abnormality.

The three stayed at the door for a moment without discovering any danger before slipping inside one by one.

Inside the shop, there were numerous coffins.

The three searched the shop but found nothing suspicious.

They looked at the coffins in the shop and made a gesture.

Wei Qun and Chen Tang stepped forward, moved aside a few coffin lids, and inside was empty, covered with dust, with no traces.

Wei Qun pointed towards the inside of the coffin shop.

This coffin shop is quite large, with only the outer hall here, and beyond a small courtyard, a hidden space awaited.

The three entered the courtyard and were about to walk inside.

Suddenly, Wei Qun's expression changed, and he looked toward the high walls around them.

Dozens of figures suddenly appeared on the tops of the walls, their hair disheveled, with tall statures and sharp blades, silently rushing towards the three in the courtyard!

"It's the Black Water Gang!"

"Be careful!"

Wei Qun shouted, drawing the long sword from his back, slashing toward the Black Water Gang members around them!

Chen Tang and Wang Yanli also drew their swords to fight back.

Clang! Clang!

The clash of blades created a succession of sounds.

Wei Qun's long sword deflected an attacker's blade, thrusting forward towards his chest!

If this struck, the opponent would surely be pierced through the heart and fall to the ground dead!

But the opponent was extraordinarily fierce, facing Wei Qun's thrusting sword without dodging, and instead, with a fierce glare, swung his blade back at Wei Qun's neck!

Wei Qun sneered coldly in his heart.

This was a life-risking strategy.

However, his sword's speed was clearly faster than the opponent's.

After piercing the opponent with his sword, there would be plenty of time to evade the slash aimed at him.

Thud!

When Wei Qun's sword struck the opponent's chest, his expression changed!

His blade encountered great resistance, as if it had pierced Cyan Dragon Armor!

Huh?

These people were wearing black clothes on the outside but actually had armor underneath!

Still, Wei Qun, being a Sixth Grade Martial Artist, thrust with all his strength, and even with inner armor protection, it could not withstand him.

The opponent, pierced and gushing blood, fell to the ground dead.

Even as he died, his long blade continued its swing toward Wei Qun.

Wei Qun dodged and already engaged with other foes.

These Black Water Gang members actually had armor on?

Moreover, this kind of reckless fighting style, unlike typical gang members, was more akin to military personnel using life-risking tactics!

Could it be the Black Water Gang intends to invade Pingzhou?

In a flash, countless thoughts rushed through Wei Qun's mind.

From the brief encounter, every member of these Black Water Gang had inner armor beneath their clothes!

In Qian Country, secretly possessing armor is a capital offense!

So many people wearing inner armor, and most likely coming from Black Water Country's military, apart from Black Water Country planning to take Pingzhou, Wei Qun couldn't think of another explanation.

The Cyan Dragon Bureau only received word today!

"We must leave here!"

With this thought, Wei Qun shouted in a low voice, "Retreat quickly!"

On the other side, Chen Tang and Wang Yanli were also battling fiercely.

The opponent's desperate tactics caused them great trouble.

Chen Tang had seen this kind of move before.

A pure fight to the death.

Even if it cost their life, they aimed to leave a wound on you!

Back in Changze County, there were only four opponents.

Now, there were at least forty people around!

And everyone was wearing inner armor.

Unless Chen Tang's sword struck vital points, it was challenging to deal a fatal blow!

Thud! Thud! Thud!

One figure after another fell, yet more people surged in.

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