"Why have you come back?"

Seeing Cai Yin, Tan Wujiu frowned.

Cai Yin glanced at Song Wood in the courtyard, took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "Lord Tan, I have an important matter to report to you."

"Are you sending me away?"

Upon hearing this, Song Wood chuckled softly.

Tan Wujiu waved his hand and said, "Observatory Master Song is not an outsider, just say what you have to say."

How is an Observatory Master of the Profound Celestial Temple not an outsider?

Cai Yin did not understand.

But with the anger rising in his heart, he was too lazy to pursue the matter and said, "Old Tan, give me an explanation. Why did you send Chen Tang and the others to the East Street Coffin Shop? Do you know there's an ambush by the Black Water Gang there?"

Tan Wujiu said faintly, "I sent them to investigate. If they encounter the Black Water Gang, it proves my information is correct. What's the problem?"

Naturally, this statement is full of holes.

Cai Yin was aware but didn't want to pursue it further.

He said in a deep voice, "Alright, let's put this matter aside for now. The Black Water Gang is privately storing armor and has joined forces with County Captain Han Lang with intentions of rebellion. Surely this has something to do with the Huo Family, what do you say?"

"Do you know the duties of the Cyan Dragon Bureau?" Tan Wujiu responded with a question.

"To supervise the officials."

"That's right. Focus on your duties and don't worry about other matters."

"Marquis Wu'an and the County Captain are joining forces with the Black Water Gang with intentions of rebellion, and the Cyan Dragon Bureau can't handle this? The Eldest Princess of Qian is in Wu'an County; these people are likely already targeting the Eldest Princess, shouldn't this be managed?"

Cai Yin's eyes widened, and he clenched his fists tightly.

Is Old Tan also planning to rebel?

This question lingered on his lips, but he swallowed it back down.

The person in front of him was Tan Wujiu, after all.

He had once pulled him out from a pile of dead bodies, saving his life.

Seemingly aware of Cai Yin's thoughts, Tan Wujiu said calmly, "The Cyan Dragon Bureau would never betray the Qian Country. I have arrangements for this matter; just go back and wait for my orders."

"What arrangements, and how long should we wait?"

Cai Yin had no intention of being muddled through, clenched his fist, and said, "If we wait any longer, Chen Tang might already be dead, and the whole of Wu'an County might fall into the hands of the Black Water Gang. By then, it will all be too late!"

"Why are you so concerned about whether Chen Tang lives or dies? What does it have to do with you?"

Tan Wujiu frowned and showed an impatient expression, saying, "Cai Yin, it's important to focus on the bigger picture; don't act on impulse."

"Ha, what is the bigger picture?"

Cai Yin laughed in anger and said, "For the bigger picture you keep talking about, do Chen Tang and his team have to die?"

"Heh heh."

Song Wood couldn't help but chuckle softly, shook his head, and said, "Lord Tan, you're not managing your subordinates well at all. A mere Guard Captain dares to talk to you like this, tsk tsk."

Cai Yin shot a fierce look at Song Wood.

Song Wood sneered.

Just a small Guard Captain of the Cyan Dragon Bureau.

He didn't care about Cai Yin's threats at all.

Tan Wujiu took a deep breath, holding back his temper and said calmly, "If that's the case, I might as well tell you, Wu'an County cannot be defended, and the army of the Black Water Country is about to reach Wu'an County."

"Even if I led the Cyan Dragon Bureau out now to help the Eldest Princess seize control of Wu'an County, it still couldn't be defended. Once the army enters the city, the entire Cyan Dragon Bureau would be buried with it."

Cai Yin asked, "If we don't take action, and the army of the Black Water Country enters the city, the Cyan Dragon Bureau will be fine?"

Tan Wujiu did not answer, which was basically an admission.

Cai Yin smiled.

He didn't know what kind of interests were exchanged behind these powers and prominent figures.

He didn't understand the so-called bigger picture, nor did he want to.

Tan Wujiu sighed and said, "Cai Yin, I know you value kinship and righteousness, but Chen Tang is not yet a member of the Cyan Dragon Guard, he's not your brother."

"But I was the one who brought him in, just like you brought me into the Cyan Dragon Bureau back then."

Cai Yin said, "I can't just stand by knowing he's in danger. I believe you couldn't stand by either back then."

"Back then..."

Referring to this, Tan Wujiu was momentarily speechless, feeling lost, and murmured softly, "That was thirty years ago, but Cai Yin, over thirty years, people do change."

"Perhaps."

Cai Yin nodded.

Both of them fell into silence.

Cai Yin suddenly asked, "For the bigger picture you speak of, it's okay for Chen Tang to die. If it were me, I can also be sacrificed, right?"

Tan Wujiu remained silent.

"I understand."

Cai Yin silently removed the Cyan Dragon Armor from his body and threw it to the ground, saying, "I will leave the Cyan Dragon Bureau with those few brothers. Tonight's battle, whether life or death, will have nothing to do with the Cyan Dragon Bureau and won't implicate Lord Tan."

"Wow!"

Song Wood said in a strange tone, "Lord Tan, your subordinate here is going to rebel against you. It's one thing to disobey orders, but now he wants to take people and leave. If he leaves the Cyan Dragon Bureau and this spreads, there's no need for you to remain a Captain."

Tan Wujiu's face darkened.

"You dog, it's not your place to speak!"

Cai Yin cursed angrily, glaring with rage.

Earlier, Song Wood was provoking, and he had endured repeatedly. Now that he was inciting trouble again on the side, Cai Yin finally couldn't hold back and cursed aloud.

"Hmph!"

Song Wood had already been displeased with Cai Yin. Seeing the other party being rude, he no longer hid his hostility and said coldly, "Lord Tan, since you're reluctant and can't bring yourself to do it, I'll resolve him for you!"

Before he finished speaking, Song Wood waved his arm, and a white light suddenly shot out from his wide sleeve, fast as lightning, slashing toward Cai Yin's throat!

Swish!

The white light arrived in an instant!

The speed was too fast!

At this distance, Cai Yin couldn't draw his sword in time to block and could only flip back to narrowly avoid the white light!

Flying Sword!

Cai Yin was secretly startled.

He had long heard that many Mystic Masters of the Profound Celestial Sect were skilled in the Flying Sword Technique, and today he finally witnessed it firsthand.

The white light was extremely agile in the air. After one missed strike, it twisted and immediately turned to pursue Cai Yin.

Though both used the Sword Control Technique, Song Wood's technique was far superior to Xu Tong's.

Cai Yin rolled like a lazy donkey, once again dodging Song Wood's Flying Sword, and while rolling on the ground, drew the Cyan Dragon Sword from his waist.

Before he could get up, the flying sword followed closely, like a bone-attached maggot!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Cai Yin swung his sword continuously to block, sparks flying everywhere.

In the hazy night, a white light revolved around Cai Yin, stabbing forward, slicing horizontally, and chopping vertically, like a dancing silver snake, finding its way through every crack.

Cai Yin had never encountered such formidable techniques, struggling to hold his own, appearing utterly disheveled.

In fact, by realm calculation, Cai Yin was of Fifth Grade Inner Core, corresponding to a Warlock, which was the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm in the Profound Sect.

Song Wood was only an Alchemist at the Qi Condensation Seventh Layer.

Yet, relying on a single flying sword, he completely suppressed Cai Yin; the power of a Mystic Master was evident!

The deadly aspect of the flying sword lay in its sharp blade.

Each collision between Cai Yin's Cyan Dragon Sword and it would leave a tiny notch on his sword's blade.

Moreover, the flying sword's speed was extremely fast, flexible, and ever-changing.

Even the top swordsmen holding a long sword would find it difficult to execute such varied moves; many angles and sword techniques could only be smoothly released by a flying sword.

Furthermore, the flying sword's attacks were dense, like a storm, leaving no room for Cai Yin to catch his breath.

With just one flying sword, he was trapped in place, barely able to fend for himself, let alone kill Song Wood.

If a person were on one end of a flying sword, there would always be a weak spot.

But with nothing at the other end of the flying sword, how could one counterattack?

Slash!

Cai Yin was momentarily distracted, slowed down, and the flying sword immediately slashed his arm, leaving a blood mark!

Fortunately, the wound wasn't deep, so it didn't affect him much.

Cai Yin's eyes flickered.

He must break this situation quickly, or he would be worn out by this flying sword!

Cai Yin deflected the flying sword with one blow, suddenly turned, and charged towards Song Wood not far away!

"Hmph!"

Song Wood sneered, and with a thought,

the flying sword turned, heading straight for Cai Yin's back heart!

If Cai Yin dodged and blocked, Song Wood would seize the opportunity to distance himself again.

He could never get close to Song Wood.

A brutal gleam shone in Cai Yin's eyes, ignoring the flying sword behind him, striding forcefully towards Song Wood!

Swish!

Just as the flying sword was about to pierce through his back, Cai Yin suddenly reversed his hand, using his back to hold the sword against his heart.

Clang!

The flying sword heavily struck the spine of the Cyan Dragon Sword, emitting a crisp sound!

This was extremely perilous.

If it tilted slightly or Cai Yin's sword was a moment slower, he would already be dead.

Cai Yin's whole body trembled, using the power of this sword, his body technique became even faster, and in the blink of an eye, he was before Song Wood, swinging his sword to slash, shouting, "Vile bastard, meet your end!"

Once close, Song Wood panicked instead.

He could no longer turn the flying sword in time.

Seeing Cai Yin's sword slashing down, Song Wood couldn't care about appearances, mimicking Cai Yin's earlier form, rolling backward!

Rip!

Song Wood felt a chill down his spine, his robe already torn by Cai Yin's Cyan Dragon Sword.

If he had been half a step slower, he might have been beheaded!

At this distance, Song Wood was no match for Cai Yin.

With one successful move, Cai Yin quickly stepped forward, slashing at Song Wood again, showing no mercy!

"Tan Wujiu, if I die here, you won't escape the blame!"

Song Wood suddenly screamed.

"Stop!"

Tan Wujiu shouted, suddenly flashing beside Cai Yin, grabbing his shoulder blade, making him unable to move.

Cai Yin showed a mocking expression.

"He is the Observatory Master of Profound Celestial Temple, cannot be killed."

Tan Wujiu shook his head slightly.

Song Wood had just controlled the flying sword, putting him in several dangerous situations; Tan Wujiu never intervened.

Now, when he was fighting for his life and finally gaining the upper hand, Tan Wujiu stepped in.

Cai Yin had long given up hope on Tan Wujiu, just staring coldly at him.

Pfft!

Suddenly!

A white light burst from Cai Yin's chest, circled around Song Wood, and returned to his robe sleeve.

Cai Yin's whole body stiffened, staring angrily!

"Cai Yin!"

Seeing this, Tan Wujiu's face changed dramatically, shouting.

He saw clearly, Cai Yin's chest had a blood hole, his heart shattered, he couldn't survive.

A cry of surprise came from inside the bedroom.

"Hmph!"

Song Wood, looking disheveled, stood up, saying coldly, "No need to explain, a Guard Captain from Cyan Dragon Bureau defying the higher-ups, I just helped you kill him!"

Tan Wujiu's face was gloomy, saying nothing, just supporting Cai Yin, his palm already stained with blood.

"Old Tan, that's fine, my life... consider it repaid to you."

Cai Yin looked at Tan Wujiu, grinning, blood foaming at his mouth.

Tan Wujiu moved his lips, seeming to want to say something.

But in the end, he said nothing.

"Little Cai, you must grow up fast, and become a strong and dignified man."

"Cai, Little Cai, your mother just drank a big bowl of millet porridge, left some for you, come quickly..."

Cai Yin felt his eyelids grow heavy, scenes from childhood seemed to flash before his eyes, blurry and surreal, like a revolving lantern.

"Mother, Little Cai is coming to accompany you."

Cai Yin murmured, then closed his eyes.

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