C705 The Sound of Thunder
C705 The Sound of Thunder
The county magistrate's expression changed drastically. He did not dare to stay in the Chu Manor for long.
Even if it was just in terms of grade, even if it was an ordinary South Huai Guard, they also had the title of a rank four official in the Imperial Court. It was definitely not something a rank seven County Magistrate like him could neglect.
"What are you waiting for?" The County Magistrate reprimanded the bailiff beside him. "Hurry up and prepare a sedan chair for me to return to the County Magistrate."
The bailiff lowered his head and said: "Sir, the South Huai Protector also said that he wants to invite Old Master Chu over as well."
What!?
The county magistrate and Chu Darren's expressions changed greatly.
In the letter, the county magistrate did not reveal that this matter had anything to do with the Chu Family. But now, the South Huai Guards actually pointed out that they wanted Chu Darren to go with them.
Could it be that he had discovered the truth of the matter!
Chu Darren's face was covered in cold sweat as he said: "Sir, this... ……”
The county magistrate's face darkened. "Don't say anymore. Since I have already asked you to go with me, let's wait until the county magistrate arrives before talking about anything else!"
Not long after, in the county magistrate office of Stone Ox County.
The county magistrate and Chu Darren ran into the inner hall while panting.
Sitting on the main seat was the black-robed man in the County Governor's Estate.
"General... Lord General." The County Magistrate panted and said, "You... came a little too quickly. I didn't have time to personally welcome you. I forgot to forgive you."
According to the system of the South Huai State Imperial Court, the South Huai Guards were not part of the civil servant system. They were considered military positions, so the County Magistrate directly called them generals.
On the other hand, chu Da Ren. Although his father was once a Rank Two official of the Imperial Court, and in terms of rank, he was even above the South Huai Guards, that was only in the past.
At this moment, as an ordinary civilian, he did not even have the qualifications to speak to this black-robed person. He could only kneel on the ground in fear and trepidation.
"You are the County Magistrate of Stone Ox County." The black-robed man said indifferently.
The County Magistrate said fearfully, "Yes, I am Cui Nei, the County Magistrate of Stone Ox County."
The man in black nodded. "I have read the secret letter that you handed to the county governor. Are you saying that an extraordinary spy from the enemy country has appeared in Stone Ox County? "
The county governor gritted his teeth and said, "Yes, sir."
The black-robed man sneered.
This sneer sounded like the low cry of a ghost in the ears of the guilty County Magistrate.
"At this point, you still don't have a single truth in your mouth?" The black-robed man said calmly, "Could it be that you want me to ask you a few more questions before I hear the truth?"
The county magistrate's back instantly broke out in cold sweat.
The South Huai Guards were directly under the command and deployment of the South Huai Emperor. Although the black-robed man in front of him was assigned to guard a place, he was already under the jurisdiction of the county governor in name. Even the officials appointed by the imperial court could not be an exception.
And the things he concealed could be big or small. If the black-robed man insisted on pursuing the matter to the end, he had the right to punish him on the spot with the crime of lying about military intelligence!
When he thought of this, the county magistrate felt a chill run down his spine.
"General, please spare my life!" The county magistrate instantly knelt on the ground and kowtowed like he was knocking on garlic. "Regarding the matter of the spy, I have deceived you. Sir, please let me off."
Seeing the County Magistrate acting this way, the black-robed man smiled coldly and shifted his gaze to Chu Daren, who was already trembling in fear by the side.
"This matter seems to have something to do with you." The black-robed man coldly laughed.
Chu Darren shuddered. He could not stop himself from kowtowing on the ground. "General... General... I only saw him. I saw that person's skills were really good. He was too strong, and... Another unknown person, so... "
"Enough!" The black-robed man waved his hand and said, "The county governor will naturally handle your matters. It has nothing to do with me."
Upon hearing this, the county magistrate heaved a sigh of relief.
Although the county governor would handle it in the future, the outcome was much better than being directly judged by the black-robed man.
The county governor was a civil servant group after all. There was still room for maneuver when dealing with such a major and minor matter.
If the black-robed man, who killed without batting an eye, was dealt with by the South Huai Guards, even the county magistrate would have to be dealt with.
"Raise your head." The black-robed man slowly said to Chu Darren.
Chu Darren raised his head in fear and trepidation, but he did not dare to meet the black-robed man's gaze.
The black-robed man slowly said, "Tell me, what is the strength of the man named Su Ming mentioned in this letter?"
Chu Darren said in fear, "I... I have never seen him with my own eyes. However, the twenty plus servants in my residence did not even touch his clothes when they fought. Instead, both of his arms were crippled."
"Crippled?" The black-robed man was slightly stunned. "They did not kill him?"
Chu Darren shook his head.
"Interesting!" The black-robed man laughed with interest. "Where is he now?"
Chu Darren said, "He should be on this Stone Ox Mountain now."
The black-robed man said slowly, "Take me to see him."
On the Stone Ox Mountain.
At this time, Su Ming was meditating in the forest at the back of the mountain.
In this short period of time, Su Ming felt that the spirit energy in his body had become much richer.
He could vaguely feel that he had touched the threshold of the second stage of Qi Refining.
At this moment, his tightly shut eyes suddenly opened.
He could feel a trace of a powerful aura approaching him.
Ever since he stepped into the threshold of Qi Refining, Su Ming's body had changed quite a bit.
He could feel the presence of Qi above every living creature without a teacher. More or less, they were either strong or weak!
However, the Qi he felt now was even stronger than the Qi Su Ming had felt before.
There was an expert!
Su Ming frowned. With a flash, he disappeared into the forest.
At the foot of the Stone Cow Mountain.
The black-robed man stood in the wind. Beside him stood the County Magistrate and Chu Daren.
The County Magistrate had wanted to call all the guards in the county, but was directly rejected by the black-robed man.
At this moment, at the foot of the mountain, there was not a single passerby.
"General, this Su Ming is still halfway up the mountain." The County Magistrate said flatteringly, "The mountain path is difficult to walk. Do you want me to prepare a palanquin for you?"
The man in black did not reply. He just looked at the not-so-tall Stone Cow Mountain.
"I am Situ Zhong, the special envoy of the South Huai State's South Huai Wei stationed in Shangyang County. I would like to invite the experts on the mountain to come out and meet you."
The black-robed man's voice was like a thunderclap that resounded throughout the entire Stone Ox Mountain.
The county magistrate and Chu Daren beside him were so frightened that their guts almost split open.
To be able to produce such a thunderous sound, just how deep was the cultivation of inner energy required?!
This was the strength of the South Huai State's South Huai Wei!