I Have A Qi Fortune Altar-Chapter 155 - 148: Establishing Authority! (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 155 -148: Establishing Authority! (Please Subscribe)

Bei Haisheng’s figure was slightly unsteady, his eyes wide open, filled with bloodshot as he looked at the person who had spoken and in a low voice asked,

“What did you say, Le is dead?”

“Yes…yes…”

The man kept kowtowing.

“Who did it!”

Bei Haisheng took a deep breath and spoke in a focused tone.

“It was that man who claimed to be…the Heavenly Patrol Envoy Chen Yuan of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.”

“Who?”

He frowned, clearly he had heard this name before, but what was strange was that his Changle Gang and the Bei Family seemed to have never had any grudges with this Chen Yuan,

why did he strike a lethal blow?

“Chen…Chen Yuan.”

“Tell me everything from beginning to end.”

Bei Haisheng gritted his teeth.

The man kneeling on the ground began to narrate everything from the beginning, including the forcible abduction of a villager’s wife, making her husband watch the scene, which made Bei Haisheng’s face turn an ashen blue as he cursed, “Bastard.”

Every day they only know cockfighting and dog walking, toying with women!

After a moment, Bei Haisheng had heard all the matters, his brows deeply furrowed.

Although Chen Yuan had started by splitting Bei Le’s melon, he should not have been so impulsive, actually drawing a knife and attacking Chen Yuan, an imperial officer, especially in front of a large crowd.

How was he supposed to seek connections to apply pressure?

In that situation, Chen Yuan’s execution of Bei Le could be completely justified no matter how it was put.

But…

Bei Haisheng nevertheless felt something unusual.

Because it seemed that Chen Yuan had gone straight for Bei Le with a very specific target in mind.

He was puzzled, he, Bei Haisheng seemed to have never had any enmity with this newly famous young talent. Why would he take action against Bei Le?

Previously, Bei Haisheng even considered making connections with this promising Heavenly Patrol Envoy, but now…

He was enveloped by an indefatigable aura of killing intent.

Bei Le was his only son and someone he felt guilty towards, sparing no effort to give him the best life, but now… he was dead!

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Bei Haisheng was no longer able to have any offspring, which also meant the Bei Family’s lineage was cut off.

How could he face his ancestors without avenging such a heinous crime?

How was he to face his deceased wife?

“Where is Chen Yuan now?”

Bei Haisheng asked in a low voice.

The man on the ground hesitated for an instant and then quickly said,

“Before this lowly one came here, I saw that Chen Yuan sitting there looking so proud of himself as if… as if he was in no rush to leave.”

“Did he come for me?”

The thought flashed through Bei Haisheng’s mind.

“Go, take men and seal off the Tingyu Pavilion. I, the Gang Leader, will entertain this distinguished official from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau properly!” Bei Haisheng’s expression gradually returned to calm as he emanated the aura of someone in a high position.

He, Bei Haisheng, was but the de facto deputy Gang Leader of the Changle Gang!

His position in the Changle Gang was second only to the Gang Leader Shi Yunlong.

…

…

In West City, outside Tingyu Pavilion.

Many people had gathered around, a crowd of onlookers packed densely together.

The news that Bei Haisheng’s only son, Bei Le, was beheaded by the recently famous Heavenly Patrol Envoy Chen Yuan on the Hidden Dragon List, spread rapidly through West City.

“Did you hear? That bastard Bei Le was killed.”

“What, Bei Haisheng’s only son was killed?”

“What, Bei Haisheng’s belly got stabbed?”

“Bei Haisheng is dead?”

“Is the Changle Gang finished?”

The news became more and more sensational, with rumors spreading from person to person.

Countless people clapped and cheered, feeling that the government had finally done something right for the people.

Over the years, Bei Le had bullied these common folk not a little, but the government didn’t care much; even if Bei Le did commit any crimes, he could very well hide or suppress them.

God knows how many people suffered from his tyranny.

Thus, the death of Bei Le brought great joy to many people’s hearts.

If they weren’t concerned about the Changle Gang, there might already be people setting off firecrackers in front of the gate.

Meanwhile, inside Tingyu Pavilion.

Chen Yuan still had an unchanged expression as he ate melon, drank tea, and casually enjoyed the dances of the Tingyu Pavilion’s girls, while the madam stood trembling at one side,

her face mottled with shades of red and green, wanting to say something but not daring to.

“Master, there are more and more people outside…” Yue Shan, without changing his expression, glanced outside and leaned close to Chen Yuan to whisper, looking somewhat anxious.

But Chen Yuan’s face showed no emotion, as if it were just an insignificant matter and he was aloof from it.

Not far from them, Bei Le’s head and body still lay separated, the fresh blood in his body was all sprayed out, his body was a bit shriveled, and the ground looked like it had been splashed with a large swath of blood.

“Have the people from Changle Gang arrived yet?”

“Not yet.”

“Then let’s just keep waiting…”

After killing Bei Le, Chen Yuan hadn’t left but instead was quietly waiting for Bei Haisheng to come.

This might be a provocation to Bei Haisheng, but for Chen Yuan it was a clear conscience, acting by the rules. If Bei Haisheng dared to make a move, Chen Yuan also wanted to test his methods,

to see if he could escape the edge of his own Blood Evil Saber!

This time the murder of Bei Le was carried out not only because of the Phoenix Marrow Energy but also for another reason, which was Chen Yuan’s intent to assert his power!

In the previous battle in Qinghe County, he had indeed established his position within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, but only a few in Nanling Prefecture City witnessed it, and it spread merely through word of mouth.

This time was the real power assertion.

If he wanted to gain a foothold in Nanling Prefecture, he needed to establish his own authority, his own way of doing things.

Zhang Xuan did the same when he first arrived in Nanling Prefecture City by beheading an official, which made others hesitant to take him lightly, making his subsequent actions less constrained.

Yue Shan and others like Yang Feng and Yan Qing exchanged looks, somewhat puzzled by Chen Yuan’s style.

What exactly was he relying on?

To not fear Bei Haisheng, the Martial Artist of the Heavenly Gang Level, in the slightest.

“Sir, do you need me to go to the Heavenly Patrol Bureau to…” Yang Feng fell silent for a moment, thinking of calling for reinforcements from within the Heavenly Patrol Bureau.

“No need.”

Chen Yuan waved his hand, refusing Yang Feng’s suggestion.

Since the execution of Bei Le, almost an hour had passed.

The people of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau could not possibly be unaware of it.

They were either unwilling to come, or…

they had already arrived but were hiding somewhere.

Calling for someone would not bring any help.

The relationship between Chen Yuan and several Patrol Envoys of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau was not that good.

Before they could say anything else, suddenly, a commotion rose from outside.

Hundreds of Changle Gang members, armed with sabers, surrounded the entire Tingyu Pavilion.

The onlookers could only avoid the edge and were pushed aside, but their slightly raised heels revealed their curiosity.

With the people of the Changle Gang here, what would those inside do?

Would a fight break out?

The old brothel madam beside Chen Yuan swallowed her saliva and kept silent upon seeing this situation.

Yue Shan and the others drew their swords and stood guard next to Chen Yuan.

Soon, an elder in white robes and a headband entered the main hall of Tingyu Pavilion, escorted by several Changle Gang members. The elder had somewhat gray hair and held a feather fan with an expressionless face,

It was Bei Haisheng!

Chen Yuan looked at Bei Haisheng with a calm gaze, showing no fear. The atmosphere between the two froze for a moment as Bei Haisheng’s gaze fell on the head on the ground.

A trace of sorrow appeared in his eyes, but he was good at disguising it, and it disappeared as quickly as it had come.

His expression returned to being tranquil.

“Envoy Chen, Bei has long admired your reputation.”

Bei Haisheng said to Chen Yuan with his usual demeanor.

“Envoy Chen has also heard much about Deputy Gang Leader Bei,”

Chen Yuan said with a hint of a smile.

“It seems that Bei has not offended Envoy Chen. May I know why Envoy Chen was so ruthless in killing my son?” Bei Haisheng sensed something off.

That’s why he didn’t immediately cause trouble.

“Deputy Gang Leader Bei might have misunderstood. It wasn’t I who struck down with ruthlessness, but your son who brandished a saber to kill a government official. As an envoy, I had no choice but to defend myself,

who knew… your son had no Martial Arts cultivation at all, and I overdid the defense,”

Bei Haisheng coldly snorted in his heart.

It was well-known that Bei Le had not entered the Martial Arts path, Chen Yuan couldn’t possibly not know this, and with his power, he wouldn’t make such an immoderate move.

The only possibility was…

he came for me.

“So it’s still my son’s fault?” he said with a slightly cold tone.

“Indeed.”

Chen Yuan nodded earnestly.

“You…..”

Bei Haisheng’s eyes narrowed, filled with a murderous intent.

His gaze swept over Chen Yuan from head to toe, but he could not see a trace of nervousness, instead, there was an eager anticipation…

In that moment, he hesitated.

“What, does Deputy Gang Leader Bei think I’m wrong?”

“For a distinguished Heavenly Patrol Envoy to target a commoner, do you think that’s appropriate, Envoy Chen? It seems that you came specifically for my son, shouldn’t Envoy Chen Yuan give me an explanation?”

“Come for Bei Le? What is he, that he deserves me making a move against him? I came to Tingyu Pavilion this time to track the trace of the No-Life Sect demon,

but Bei Le dared to obstruct, which justified his execution. What explanation do you want!”

Chen Yuan’s expression changed suddenly as he stood up, staring at him intently.

“Where is the No-Life Sect demon now?”

“He has been captured and taken to the Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s prison. What, do you have an objection?”

Their atmosphere was charged with tension, bracing as if a single wrong word could lead to conflict.

The men behind Bei Haisheng held their sabers at the ready, prepared to strike at his command.

Yet Bei Haisheng raised his hand, stopping his men, and after a moment of silence said:

“Very well, Envoy Chen makes a good point. Tracking down the demon of the No-Life Sect is the right thing to do. Since my son interfered with the affairs of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau, it’s justified that he was killed. In fact, I should thank Envoy Chen,

for killing that good-for-nothing waste, which saves me the trouble of disciplining him in the future.”

He squeezed out a smile on his face.

“No worries, just keep this small token of gratitude in your heart, Deputy Gang Leader Bei.”

“Of course, I will certainly keep this gratitude in my heart, and someday I will host a banquet to honor Envoy Chen. Come, take away this piece of trash!” Bei Haisheng waved his hand, giving the order.

“Envoy Chen, the Heavenly Patrol Bureau probably doesn’t need this trash’s corpse, right?”

“It’s unnecessary, Deputy Gang Leader Bei may do as you please. Just remember to sew up your son’s body properly so he doesn’t lose his way down below.” Chen Yuan’s solemn expression slowly turned into a smile.

If one didn’t know any better, they might think their relationship was actually good.