"So what if I am?" Si Mingye would never tell Zhuge Feng his true identity. He still wanted to enjoy his honeymoon with Chu Wanwan peacefully here! If the world knew their identities, they would probably never have a moment of peace.
He quite liked the little courtyard he and Chu Wanwan had built together, and had no intention of leaving for the time being. Therefore, he wouldn't reveal his true strength unless absolutely necessary.
Zhuge Feng's face was terribly gloomy. He glared at Si Mingye and said, "Even if you are a peerless master, you are still just a mere martial artist. Do you know how much trouble your actions today will bring you? I am the city lord of Youzhou City, and I command a large army. No matter how high your martial arts are, you cannot stand against the entire Youzhou City."
Si Mingye was not afraid at all and sneered, "Heavy troops? Hehehe... I didn't know that the imperial army was used like this. As soldiers guarding the city, they should protect the country and the people, not become your tools for doing evil. As the city lord, you condone your son's evil deeds and abuse your power. You are not worthy of sitting in this position at all."
"Whether someone is worthy or not is not for a lowly江湖人士 (jianghu figure, a person of the martial arts world) to judge. You've offended me, and I'll kill you!"
"Charge! Anyone who kills this bandit will be richly rewarded!" With Zhuge Feng's order, the soldiers, though fearful, gritted their teeth and charged towards Si Mingye again, tempted by the generous reward.
Si Mingye's eyes narrowed, and his figure moved like lightning among the soldiers. Every move he made was precise and powerful, knocking down the soldiers who rushed at him.
However, as a supreme god, he could not easily commit murder, otherwise he would be burdened with karmic debts. Si Mingye was aware of this, so he was more cautious when he made his move, trying to only injure the soldiers without endangering their lives.
Although Si Mingye showed mercy, the soldiers still charged forward one after another.
At this moment, Chu Wanwan walked out of the house, her eyes sharp. She parted her lips slightly and said, "City Lord, if you continue to be stubborn, you will bear the consequences."
Zhuge Feng saw a stunningly beautiful woman slowly walk out of the house, and a sense of amazement welled up in his heart, but it was quickly overshadowed by anger.
"Hmph, you dare threaten me, the city lord, you woman? None of you will escape today."
Chu Wanwan sneered upon hearing this, and with a leap, she arrived in front of Zhuge Feng, thrusting her Flowing Cloud Sword directly towards Zhuge Feng's chest.
Zhuge Feng hurriedly retreated, drawing his sword to block Chu Wanwan's attack.
Chu Wanwan's Flowing Cloud Sword clashed with Zhuge Feng's sword, producing a crisp clanging sound.
Amidst the sparks flying, Chu Wanwan's eyes grew increasingly cold. With a flick of her wrist, her swordplay suddenly shifted, snaking around Zhuge Feng's sword like a serpent and striking his vitals once more.
Zhuge Feng was shocked and quickly dodged to the side. He was secretly alarmed; the woman's swordsmanship was so fierce that he was finding it difficult to defend himself against her attacks.
"Who exactly are you? Why do you possess such profound martial arts skills?" Zhuge Feng asked while parrying Chu Wanwan's attacks.
Chu Wanwan snorted coldly, "An evil official like you doesn't deserve to know our identities. Today, I will make you pay the price for your evil deeds."
Having said that, Chu Wanwan's swordplay intensified, each move aimed to kill. Zhuge Feng struggled to keep up and gradually fell into a disadvantageous position. He was filled with regret; if he had known these two were so powerful, he shouldn't have come rashly.
In just a few moves, Chu Wanwan killed Zhuge Feng with her sword.
At the same time, Si Mingye also knocked down hundreds of soldiers, rendering them unable to fight back.
Si Mingye walked to Chu Wanwan's side, looked at Ouyang Feng's corpse and said softly, "It seems we have to move! Otherwise, there will be endless trouble in the future."
"I'm not moving. I quite like the environment here." Chu Wanwan sheathed her Flowing Light Sword and turned to look at the soldiers.
The soldiers trembled with fear when Chu Wanwan's gaze swept over them. Looking at the city lord's corpse on the ground, their hearts were filled with dread and unease.
Chu Wanwan slightly raised her chin and said in a cold voice, "Go back and tell the people of Youzhou City that from today onwards, this evil city lord is dead. If anyone oppresses the people again, they will not be let off lightly."
The soldiers looked at each other, unsure what to do. One of the braver soldiers said tremblingly, "Madam, we... how are we going to explain this to the court?"
Chu Wanwan sneered: "If the court wants to punish us, let them come find us."
“This city lord has committed numerous evils and deserves to die. I know that you are soldiers and cannot disobey your lord’s orders, so I will not exterminate you.”
"But you must remember that you are the army of the imperial court, the army of the people. Protecting the people of Youzhou City is what you should do."
Hearing Chu Wanwan's words, the soldiers, though still fearful, also felt a quiet surge of respect. After exchanging glances for a moment, they slowly lifted the city lord's body and turned to walk towards Youzhou City.
Si Mingye frowned slightly as he watched the soldiers leave. He turned to Chu Wanwan and said, "Wanwan, this matter will probably not end so easily. Zhuge Feng is, after all, the lord of a city. If the imperial court finds out about this, they will definitely send people to investigate."
Chu Wanwan remained calm. She gently took Si Mingye's hand and said, "Husband, how about we go to the City Lord's Mansion tonight?"
"You mean, find evidence of the Youzhou City Lord's corruption and bribery before the investigators arrive?" Si Mingye asked, frowning.
Chu Wanwan nodded slightly, her eyes gleaming with wisdom: "That's right. In this way, even if the court sends people to investigate, we can hand over the evidence of the city lord's wrongdoings to the imperial envoy in advance."
Then, write a letter claiming to be a reclusive martial arts master who, disgusted by the city lord's exploitation and oppression of the people, has stepped in to rid the village of this scourge.
"If that imperial envoy comes looking for us again, we'll use a barrier to confuse them. They won't be able to find us on the mountain, so they won't come looking for us anymore."
Si Mingye pondered for a moment and found Chu Wanwan's suggestion quite feasible. "Alright, then let's act tonight."
As night fell, Youzhou City was enveloped in tranquility.
Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan, dressed in black, moved through the streets like ghosts, heading silently toward the city lord's mansion.
The city lord's mansion was heavily guarded.
But for experts like Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan, these guards were practically useless. They easily evaded the guards' sight and sneaked into the city lord's mansion.
The city lord's mansion was dimly lit.
Si Mingye and Chu Wanwan cautiously searched for any possible hiding places of evidence. They examined each room one by one, leaving no corner unchecked.
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