"So you saw I was in seclusion, so you took the opportunity to come to my manor to show off your power," Zu An's face darkened. "If I hadn't come out, wouldn't I have been letting you tear this ducal manor down?"
Fei Xun's expression changed, and he said awkwardly, "This humble official doesn't care, but this time I was indeed ordered to hunt down the demon race's wanted criminals. If there is any offense, I hope the Duke will not take offense."
"If you want to chase after a demon fugitive, then go ahead and do it. What are you doing causing trouble in my residence?" Zu An scolded.
Fei Xun said in a deep voice, "Because someone saw that the demon criminal escape into the Duke's mansion."
"Who saw it? Let them come out and tell us." Zu'an knew he was making it up; it was just a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse.
Fei Xun glanced at a few of his men, who looked somewhat guilty and lowered their heads to avoid eye contact.
"Useless!" Fei Xun cursed inwardly. Now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to come out himself and say, "Reporting to the Duke, I saw it!"
He knew that he had been promoted by Lord Xu, and the reason for his promotion was only because he was obedient and bold. If he disappointed Lord Xu, his future would be over.
Anyway, since Yu Yanluo is a demon, the Yu family is doomed.
Jian Taiding is also dead. It's a certainty that the Jian family is collaborating with the demon clan on smuggling. If the investigation continues, the Jian family will most likely be finished as well.
Moreover, Jian Yanyou has been missing for so long that Yunzhong County has already undergone a complete change. Even if he returns, he will be seriously injured and it is said that he will need to go into seclusion for a long time to save his life.
Since that's the case, what is he afraid of? Fortune favors the bold!
If he can hold his own against the Duke this time, his reputation will soar, and he will have an easier time taking over in the power vacuum left by the fall of the Jian and Yu families.
"You saw it?" Zuan's face immediately turned cold. He knew this guy was lying.
“Yes, I see her. Please step aside, Your Highness, so we can search for the demon fugitive. Otherwise, if she escapes, your household will likely be implicated. I imagine Your Highness doesn’t want to get involved in such trouble.” Fei Xun understood the implications and straightened his back.
As a high-ranking official of the imperial court, with an imperial envoy stationed in the city, even if the Duke of the county is displeased, would he really dare to do anything to me?
That would be blatant defiance of the imperial court!
The Jian family is now on the verge of collapse, and Jian Yanyou is barely able to protect himself, so how could he be so unwise?
Fei Xun became more and more excited as he thought about it. Before long, the news of him slapping the Duke in the face would spread throughout the entire Yunzhong County.
Times have changed, and it's time for these people to rise to power.
Seeing the eagerness in the soldiers' eyes and the bloodthirsty glint in their eyes, Zu'an immediately guessed what they were thinking.
"Men, break this guy's legs. Yunzhong County will not tolerate such a powerful figure." Zu'an gave the order directly.
The guards were taken aback at first, then overjoyed, and rushed over to Fei Xun. This arrogant guy had made them all very angry, and now the tables had turned.
Fei Xun was stunned, clearly not expecting him to give such an order. He was both shocked and furious: "We are carrying out a mission, and you dare to attack us? Are you showing contempt for the law?"
Anger level from Fei Xun: +253 +253 +253...
His men also drew their swords, and the situation was on the verge of conflict.
The ducal guards were in a dilemma. With so many soldiers on the other side, if a fight broke out, there would likely be many casualties, which would cause a huge commotion.
Zu An snorted and casually waved his hand, sending an incredibly powerful burst of energy sweeping directly onto Fei Xun's leg.
With a sharp crack, his leg bone was clearly broken, and he collapsed to his knees.
Zuan said coldly, "In Yunzhong County, I am the law!"
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