Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies

Chapter 264 - 89: I Have the Upper Hand, What's There to Fear

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"Sir, you were looking for me?" Tian Xiaohu, brought in by Chang Sui, said respectfully with clasped fists.

Shen Qing responded coldly, "Find a reliable person to keep an eye on Dong Jing. Inform me immediately of any suspicious movement."

Tian Xiaohu didn't ask further and agreed directly, "Alright."

"Remember to be discreet in your actions."

"Understood."

Tian Xiaohu cupped his hands and retreated.

Inside a house somewhere in the Inner City.

Dong Jing, who had just left the Guardian Martial Department Office, wore a heavy expression.

'I didn't expect Shen to be so vigilant. He discovered some clues and started to distrust me. It seems I can't wait for him to deal with Sun Ding and then make a move.'

'I must act in advance!'

'The corpses of Guan Yunjian's two people were handled by me that day. They're still buried in a mass grave outside the city. Killing his own subordinates, added to some recent rumors, these two things combined should be enough to ruin his reputation, leaving him utterly without authority in the Guardian Martial Department.'

'If so, I'll wait a while to see what expression he'll have when his past is uncovered.'

'Hmph, having leverage over him, yet he still dares to shout at me. Truly a fool. No matter how formidable he claims to be, it amounts to nothing.'

Dong Jing sneered inwardly, gradually coming to a decision.

However, before that, he must bring in the leader of the Huang Tian Sect rebels to bolster his prestige and ensure the plan goes smoothly.

He quickly found a servant of the Dong Family and said, "Go find the leader of the Iron Blood Alliance and tell him that the banquet is ready."

The servant nodded in agreement and hurried out, running toward the Iron Blood Alliance.

Just as this servant exited through the gate, in a certain dark corner, Tian Xiaohu, along with Liu Youdao and Liu Youde, witnessed everything.

"You two brothers follow him and see where he's heading. Report back to me immediately if there's any news."

"Alright, we understand."

Liu Youdao and Liu Youde quietly pursued him.

Tian Xiaohu glanced around, adjusted the dagger on his waist, and hurried back to the Guardian Martial Department, appearing calm yet tense.

Upon returning to the Guardian Martial Department, he went straight to the back hall without a moment's delay.

"Sir, there's movement from Dong Jing. He sent a household servant immediately after returning, sneakily up to something."

"Alright, I understand."

At this stage, from all the signs, there was no reason to hesitate.

Shen Qing didn't delay. He continued to order, "Gather Sun Chasi from Group Two, Dong Chasi from Group One, and several of their officers. Tell them we've discovered the traitor's whereabouts and to come with me out of the city to capture them."

"Do we need to call Dong Chasi?"

Tian Xiaohu questioned.

Wouldn't bringing Dong Jing along alert the enemy?

"Why not?" Shen Qing countered, "Isn't he an official of the Guardian Martial Department? Isn't capturing traitors part of his duty?"

Stunned, Tian Xiaohu had no response.

"Go inform them. I know what I'm doing," Shen Qing said confidently.

Immediately, Tian Xiaohu said no more and quickly went to notify the others.

Watching Tian Xiaohu leave, Shen Qing curled the corners of his mouth into a slight smile and said, "If he doesn't go, I can't get rid of him in the city."

When Tian Xiaohu found Sun Ding, he was holding a portrait of the "Yellow Heaven Sect traitor" and was

Shen Qing commanded, leading the charge at the forefront.

The others dared not delay and followed closely.

Shen Qing made a series of dashes, his toes tapping lightly. Then, like a sparrow, he spread his arms and landed steadily in front of the manor's gate.

Closely after him, Sun Ding and the others arrived one after another.

Shen Qing turned his head and gestured to Ji Youwu, who immediately understood and stepped forward, kicking directly at the gate.

"Bang!"

A loud crash.

The gate shattered under Ji Youwu's kick, as fragile as paper, splintering into pieces, with dust rising.

"Guardian Martial Department at work, bystanders keep away!" Ji Youwu shouted.

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