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

Chapter 342 24: Opening of the Jing Luan Assembly, One Arrow Slays the Innate_2

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He looked directly at Prefecture Chief Dou Wenxi and County Supervisor Yan Xushou, asking assertively, "Lord Dou, Lord Yan, how have you both considered my proposal? My time is extremely tight right now."

Currently, without a Prefectural Governor in Yongzhou, the two held the highest rank.

In Xue Bai's view, these two people should have a say, and others should follow their lead.

Dou Wenxi stood tall, with a righteous look between his eyebrows, he said, "Mr. Xue, don't delude yourself about this; if you want to kill or maim, just go ahead."

Yan Xushou also expressed righteous indignation, echoing, "Indeed, even at the cost of our lives, we will not commit such acts of betrayal."

"Huh?"

Seeing the indignant expressions of the two, Xue Bai's face showed a trace of surprise.

The development of the situation was somewhat different from his prediction; he had not expected Prefecture Chief Dou Wenxi and County Supervisor Yan Xushou to be so principled, completely beyond his expectations.

In that case, he would have to use some effort to deal with these people who did not know their place.

This made him inexplicably annoyed, generating dissatisfaction within him.

At this moment, there was a commotion in the crowd, and a man in a gray short outfit stood out.

He mustered his courage and shouted loudly, "My lords, don't. I beg your pardon, if you insist on saving Shen Qing, what position will that leave the other brothers in the city? They come to you for safety, and if you can't assure that, why should they endure hardships with us?"

Dou Wenxi and Yan Xushou showed difficulty: "Is this what you all think?"

"Exactly, I hope my lords do not stray from the path and put us into danger for just one person."

"My lords, let us cut ties with Shen Qing as Lord Xue said. If Lord Xue can be lenient and spare us, then everyone will have a better chance of survival. Why should we live or die with Shen Qing?"

One martial master after another stood out to "advise," making Dou Wenxi and Yan Xushou even more "troubled."

Seeing that "the tide of sentiment could not be reversed," Dou Wenxi paused, eventually made a hard decision saying, "It is difficult to go against public opinion, it is difficult indeed. The current situation is beyond what we can reverse, and for the safety of more people, we have no choice but to compromise. Lord Shen, we are sorry."

He raised his head, looked at Xue Bai, and said with a heavy, painful voice: "Things have come to this point, although we are unwilling, we must consider the greater good. Lord Xue, we are willing to cut ties with Shen Qing, just hoping you can keep your promise and spare us."

At this moment, Xue Bai finally understood what game Dou Wenxi and Yan Xushou were playing.

They truly lived up to their reputation as seasoned officials; between their performance, they managed to clean their hands of him completely.

Simultaneously, it also ruined much of the effectiveness of his plan to sow discord.

In his plans, if Dou Wenxi, Yan Xushou, and others in Yongzhou confirmed to abandon Shen Qing, then with just a bit of his guidance, those in Yongzhou, as well as the martial masters newly joined here, would definitely turn against each other.

Just imagine, if people like Shen Qing were abandoned even by Dou Wenxi and Yan Xushou, would others dare say they wouldn't be discarded by them either?

This alone would make these people end up as a scattered mess.

Unexpectedly, Dou Wenxi, Yan Xushou, and others from Yongzhou dissolved his plot between their back-and-forth.

Forced by the safety of others, having no other choice but to abandon Shen Qing, it became a completely different matter.

But better than nothing, eliminating Shen Qing is not bad either.

Xue Bai's mouth showed a satisfied smile, he nodded slowly and said, "I, as the young master, will keep my promise. As long as you don't side with Shen Qing, I, as the young master, will ensure your safety."

"That's good."

Dou Wenxi and Yan Xushou looked at Shen Qing and said, "Lord Shen, we're sorry, we don't want this either but we have to sacrifice you to protect everyone."

Shen Qing, standing among the crowd, found Dou Wenxi and Yan Xushou's poor acting amusing.

He saw through this little trick very clearly.

That was fine.

Without these burdens, he could freely create havoc.

Shen Qing chuckled, "Since we aren't on the same path, I don't mind. Choose whichever way makes you happy."

As he spoke, Shen Qing silently removed the treasure bow from his back.

When Dou Wenxi, Yan Xushou, and others from Yongzhou saw Shen Qing being so calm, they couldn't help but feel surprised.

They thought Shen Qing was being too arrogant.

The Xue family had six innate martial masters, how could he counter them alone?

Shao Hongling and the others exchanged glances, drawing their swords and standing by Shen Qing.

"My lord..."

Xue Bai glanced Shen Qing up and down, seeing him calm and collected, he clapped his hands, "Chief Inspector Shen's reputation really precedes him. Seeing him today, truly extraordinary."

"I didn't expect the Xue family to be skilled in such divisive tactics either, but today I've witnessed it firsthand." Shen Qing said with a smile, holding up the bow.

Xue Bai paused in his actions, sneering at Shen Qing holding the bow, "Send Lord Shen on his way, give him some dignity."

"Yes, young master."

Among the many guards of the Xue family, a middle-aged martial master stepped forward, declaring his name, "I am Guan Canghai, here to claim Lord Shen's head. It might hurt a bit, I ask for your understanding, Lord Shen."

After saying this, a brilliant light burst from his body, dazzling like the first light on the horizon.

Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, a green, emerald-like treasure sword flew from his sleeve, which he grabbed.

He leapt, riding the gale, rushing towards Shen Qing.

The overwhelming pressure unique to innate experts spread out, rolling down towards the surroundings.

The spectators around were all dumbfounded.

Dou Wenxi, Yan Xushou, and others from Yongzhou thought it would be hard for Shen Qing to escape death this time.

This Guan Canghai's cultivation was not just at the innate level, he might well be at the peak of innate stage, possibly stepping into the Spiritual Void realm.

The strength of the Xue family left them all in fear.

However, facing the terrifying power of Guan Canghai, Shen Qing merely smiled calmly, without a trace of panic.

After all, it was only the innate level and couldn't be compared to the Spiritual Void realm.

Shen Qing stretched his arms like a monkey climbing a branch, the spiritual power in his body surging, activating the ultimate limit-breaking Archery Technique of the Heaven Bow [Shooting the Sun].

In an instant, the treasure bow shone brilliantly, like the awakening of an ancient deity.

As Shen Qing slowly drew the bowstring, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered around him, gradually condensing into a red-gold arrow, radiantly dazzling.

"Kill!"

Shen Qing gave a low shout, releasing his fingers lightly.

The red-gold arrow emitted a domineering power, shooting towards Guan Canghai.

Guan Canghai's face showed shock, his expression frozen.

He felt like his entire body was locked by a powerful aura, unable to move, watching helplessly as the golden arrow got closer and closer to him.

At the last moment, the brilliance intensified, completely engulfing him.

Boom!

A deafening explosion sounded in mid-air.

The treasure sword broke.

The arrow, unstoppable, pierced through Guan Canghai's chest, exploding in his chest.

Just a moment ago, a living person was shattered into pieces, leaving no remains.

Silence.

Deathly silence.

Everyone present was stunned, unable to believe their eyes.

This single arrow upended all their understanding and judgments.

When did the world have such a terrifying archery technique that could kill an innate expert with one shot?

No one could fathom it.

Shen Qing stood holding the bow, "So weak, I thought you had a great ability, didn't expect you couldn't even withstand the strength of one arrow from me, still talking about taking my head, really boasting."

Xue Bai panicked, overawed by Shen Qing's aura, "You... how could this be?"

"Maybe you're not used to me shooting down one of your guards. Don't worry, I'll shoot a few more now, you'll get used to it."

Shen Qing rose into the air, stepping on the breeze, activating the Whale Devour Technique, spiritual energy surged, forming vortices of spiritual energy hovering in front of him.

"This spiritual power... it's the cultivation of the Spiritual Void realm!" someone shouted.

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