Chapter 39 (2/2)
Uncle Li's face changed and blurted, “No! Releasingsomeone else for this crime is definitely a death penalty! Plus, they no that we have enical beast, the entire world will suspect the Zhan family! Do not do this!”
Zhan Qisheng was furious He was about to yell when a voice caical beast from the forest?”
Uncle Li's face changed as he lifted an arm Yellow sand flowed like streaks of veno around his body and ready to s his enemy upon command
Zhan Qisheng roared, “Who dares eavesdrop outside our door?!”
The door opened with a creak Zhang Junheng was clad in casual clothing, s as he stood at the door
“Who are you?!” yelled Zhan Qisheng
Uncle Li regarded the newcomer and asked cautiously, “Are you the prefecture chief, Sir Zhang?”
Zhang Junheng greeted them “Yes, I am”
Uncle Li quickly bowed “Apologies for not knowing you were visiting us, Prefecture Chief I am Li Lianhai”
Zhang Junheng chuckled and turned to instruct his two guards “Do not let anyone near” Then, he closed the door and entered the room
Zhan Qisheng was not surprised that the prefecture chief had received news about his arrival in Cheng'an He squinted, “Why are you here?”
It was a very rude question but Zhang Junheng did not mind He kneerful the Zhan family was If they weren't situated in the northwest in a terrible environ to disperse their forces to guard the seals, they would have conquered the world if they wanted to
The youngest son of the Zhan family was still a very powerful man, much more powerful than a mere prefecture chief
He smiled “I heard you travelled far, and as the chief of this area, I would like to apologise for not welco you sooner!”
There had been conflict between hi successfully solved his other proble that lady's head off, his attention was now on repairing his relationshi+p with the Zhan fa that the fourth son was here, he sensed that it was an important opportunity He must borrow his ties with the family to erase the humiliation from Zhixi's place!
Zhan Qisheng huffed and was about to speak when Uncle Li quickly interjected, “There's no need for apologies, Prefecture Chief! My Young Master is here for the Spiritual Mountain Sect's ceremony, anted to keep a low profile and did not wish to disturb anyone”
“ForgiveMaster, did you know that the Marquis previously sent a group of subordinates to Cheng'an recently?” asked Zhang Junheng
“When?! Why do I not know this?!” asked a shocked Zhan Qisheng
“Prefecture Chief, you may not know that the Marquis has many subordinates who all have different jobs They do not communicate much between depart and we do not know of their business either That is e do not know of their visit,” explained Uncle Li
Zhang Junheng was slightly disappointed “Just now, I accidentally heard that you want to strike the Li family, is that true?”
“What ideas do you have?” asked Zhan Qisheng with a smirk
“Just as what Brother Li said, if you release a 'an to destroy the Li family, I'm afraid even the Champion Marquis will be unable to explain this to the e with a smile
Zhan Qisheng snickered “Nonsense”
Zhang Junheng's eyes flashed with anger but he kept his smile “But if the Li faical beast outside Cheng'an City, then your problems would be solved”
“You canat him
“Unfortunately, I can't”
“Then what's the use of all this?!”
Zhang Junheng touched his beard confidently “The Li family leaves to pay respects to their ancestors on the eleventh day of the eleventh ed this ritual for many years, I believe this year will be the same!”
“What date is it today?”
Uncle Li interjected, “Eighth of November!”
“This is great, the heavens are helping me!”
Zhang Junheng sighed “If the Li fa their prayers, it will be a lucky day for Cheng'an! They have troubled the city enough”
Zhan Qisheng clapped “Good, ill be doing the citizens a favour!”
Zhang Junheng walked to theof the guesthouse and looked at the snow falling outside He sood! Good snow is an omen for a prosperous year!”
Zhan Qisheng walked up to him with a smile “I think it's more like an unlucky omen for some!”
They both looked at each other and smiled at the same time