I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World-Chapter 138: Dare to Stop Me, Die!

Under the pressure of time, Han Zheng had only just begun to carefully examine the dossier of Yunhe Manor while on the road.

Yunhe Manor of the Tang Family was also one of the influential families surrounding Kai Ping Prefecture, approximately more than fifty miles away from the State Mansion.

As the capital prefecture, Kai Ping Prefecture attracted numerous factions from the Martial World, and the city itself was home to many martial artists.

However, there were no large-scale Martial World factions within the State Mansion itself. Most of the factions maintained residences in Kai Ping Prefecture for business and procurement matters but did not relocate their entire families or sects there.

The reason was simple: the headquarters of the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Department was located in Kai Ping Prefecture, and any family or sect with a bit of strength felt uneasy and suppressed under its watchful eye.

This resulted in a peculiar phenomenon.

While there were numerous Martial World factions within fifty miles of Kai Ping Prefecture, the closer to Kai Ping Prefecture, the fewer the factions.

Tang Family of Yunhe Manor was one such capable family, though not too powerful, boasting only two martial artists of the Xuan Gang Realm. However, the Tang Family had a significant reputation.

This year, Tang Youde, the revered elder of the Tang Family, was turning two hundred years old, nearing the life span limit of the Xuan Gang Realm.

The fame of the Tang Family stemmed from Tang Youde, who, although only in the Xuan Gang Realm, was known in his younger days for his generosity and righteousness, earning many friends throughout the Martial World.

Some of those he helped or befriended had become prominent names in Southern Mountain or heads of major sects and families.

For instance, the current head of the Pang Family from Xiling was sworn brothers with Tang Youde.

The master of Refining Blade, a friend of Tang Youde for over a century, was someone people found incredibly difficult to commission for weapon forging, yet a word from Tang Youde could secure a Mystical Weapon effortlessly.

Among them was Ye Liuyun, a Grandmaster of the Dan Sea Realm and a Guest Elder of the Wei Family, one of the Five Families and Seven Sects. Originally a Loose Cultivator and a bodyguard, he was once swindled and lost his cargo. It was Tang Youde who compensated him the lost silver, preventing him from going bankrupt.

It was safe to say that Tang Youde's network of influence spanned the entire Southern Mountain, hence no one dared to underestimate the Tang Family, despite having only two martial artists of the Xuan Gang Realm.

Today was an auspicious day for the elder Tang Youde's two-hundredth birthday, and Yunhe Manor saw many visitors arriving to extend their congratulations.

However, the person who died was not any notable figure, but rather a servant of Yunhe Manor.

The report to the Demon Cleansing Bureau was not made by Tang Youde but by Tang Jingyan, the illegitimate daughter of Tang Heyan, the Family Head of the Tang Family, who had sent her servant on a swift horse to Kai Ping Prefecture to file the report.

Han Zheng passed the dossier to Ye Liuyun and Su Wuming and asked, "What do you make of this?"

Su Wuming said in a grave voice, "The Tang Family knew and did not report it, they deserve death!"

Ye Liuyun, with his background in a prominent family, was rather experienced in handling such matters and shook his head, saying, "It seems this young lady is bound for misfortune.

Clearly, her personal servant was killed by a demon within the manor, and on the day of Tang Family's elder's birthday, they apparently wanted to downplay the matter and not get involved since it was 'just' an unimportant servant who died.

But she is quite stubborn, daring to proactively report to the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

Even after this issue is resolved, her life in the Tang Family will probably not be easy."

"Regardless, this has little to do with us; our aim is solely the demon.

However, speaking of which, the demon does indeed seem rather peculiar.

It's understandable for it to kill and plunder life energy recklessly in Kai Ping Prefecture given its vastness and the current shortage of personnel in the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

But today is the birthday of the Tang Family elder, with countless experts visiting. Yet it still dared to infiltrate Yunhe Manor to make a move, which is frighteningly bold."

Han Zheng rubbed his chin, feeling that something was off.

In less than two hours on horseback, the group had arrived at Yunhe Manor.

The Tang Family's Yunhe Manor sat nestled against mountains and water, offering breathtaking scenery and a delightful atmosphere. Behind the manor stretched a lush green bamboo forest, adding a touch of elegance to the entire estate.

The elder Tang Youde, now advanced in years, had not stepped out of Yunhe Manor for over a decade, with the manor constructed according to his preferences.

At this moment, Yunhe Manor was bustling with excitement, frequented by numerous people from the Martial World.

Some were connected to Tang Youde through his old network, others from nearby sects and factions.

Then there were those destitute martial artists who came to wish Elder Tang 'fortune as vast as the eastern seas and a life span as long as the southern mountains.' The doorkeepers at the gates would generously reward them with gold and silver.

As Han Zheng and a dozen Xuanjia Guards arrived at the entrance, the expressions of the gatekeepers changed abruptly.

To those from Martial World Sects, the Demon Cleansing Bureau was no friendly entity, and the approach of the Xuan Armor Guards surely meant trouble.

"May I ask what business the esteemed officials of the Demon Cleansing Department have at our Yunhe Manor?"

A servant guarding the gate asked,

"Someone from Yunhe Manor has reported a murder by demons, and the Demon Cleansing Bureau has specifically come to investigate. We ask for the Tang Family's cooperation."

Saying this, Han Zheng directly showed his Demon Cleansing Bureau token.

On hearing the word "demons," the servant's complexion slightly changed.

Seeing Han Zheng about to enter the manor with his men, the servant quickly blocked Han Zheng's path.

"Hold on! Without permission, you cannot enter the manor. I must go and report to the master first."

As soon as these words fell, the faces of the many Xuanjia Guards darkened instantly, and Han Zheng's expression turned icy.

Since when did a lowly servant dare to stop the people from the Demon Cleansing Bureau?

Those from the Martial World could freely enter and leave the manor, yet they from the Demon Cleansing Bureau were blocked outside while investigating a case. Dare a mere gatekeeper not take the Demon Cleansing Bureau seriously?

Han Zheng didn't waste words. He swung his palm fiercely, sending the servant flying with teeth spattered with blood.

"Saying it nicely means asking for your cooperation with the investigation. Speaking bluntly, it means the Demon Cleansing Bureau is investigating—those who dare to obstruct will die!"

Seeing Han Zheng's action, the Xuanjia Guards all silently cheered him on.

Some in the Demon Cleansing Bureau were too polite to these martial artists—Han Zheng's domineering approach was more uplifting.

The servant, covering his face in fright, looked at Han Zheng and was unable to speak a word.

As the saying goes, "even a seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's gate," he, a manor's gatekeeper, though a servant, encountered many distinguished masters from all the major sects who would all treat him politely.

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Thus, he had gradually forgotten his place, daring to stop anyone.

"Who dares to make trouble in my Yunhe Manor?"

The commotion at the gate quickly alarmed the people inside the manor.

A stern-looking, scholarly middle-aged man with a face full of anger walked out.

He was the Family Head of the Tang Family in Yunhe Manor, Tang Heyan.

"Family Head Tang, your Tang Family reported a murder by demons, now the Demon Cleansing Bureau has arrived, yet you want to keep us out. What is the meaning of this?"

Han Zheng looked calmly at Tang Heyan.

Seeing Han Zheng and the other members of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, Tang Heyan's complexion changed abruptly, and then he fiercely turned to look at a seventeen-or-eighteen-year-old girl behind him. She was tall and graceful with a youthful and handsome appearance.

"Fiend! You actually dared to report this to the Demon Cleansing Bureau without permission!"

Tang Heyan's eyes blazed with fury, almost wishing he could kill this unfilial daughter.

He knew that someone in the Tang Family had been drained of their blood and qi by a demon and died.

After searching with his men and finding no leads, Tang Heyan intended to suppress the incident.

He suspected it was the work of some minor demon who sneaked into the Tang Family during the chaos and only dared to prey on ordinary people.

Today was the 200th birthday of their family's senior, an important affair, and many people from various sects were in attendance.

If this incident caused a delay to the birthday celebration, it would be a case of losing something significant over something minor.

After all, only a servant had died; it didn't matter.

But who would have thought his own daughter would be so ignorant of the bigger picture, daring to report directly to the Demon Cleansing Bureau, bringing these hawkhounds here!

Faced with her father's murderous gaze, Tang Jingyan looked straight at him without backing down an inch.

"To you, Father, Uncle Fu was just a servant, a cheap life not worth a penny.

But to me, Uncle Fu was an elder who had looked after me since I was young.

When the senior madam punished me by withholding food for three days, it was Uncle Fu who risked punishment to sneak me pastries.

Now Uncle Fu is dead; I can't let his death be in vain!

You refuse to handle this matter, Father, so I will take care of it myself!"