Scourge Messenger

Chapter 9 Good Guys
Lecheng County Lord?

To be so young and in such a high position of power, one must be either a royal family member or a noble. Although she said she would uphold justice, Yan Qing did not really pin his hopes on her - justice was never bestowed by others, but could only be earned by oneself.

This is especially true in this strange world.

"He framed me." Yan Qing replied.

Before Ying Rushi could say anything, a general nearby shouted, "Who do you think you are, a country bumpkin? The Northern Border's generals wanted to trample you to death, and they even framed a Central Plains native like you?"

Excluding those wearing masks, most people in the military camp have broad faces, long noses, and beautiful beards. As the default male face in modern games, 'Yan San' naturally has an appearance that is closer to modern aesthetics. Even if the height and muscles are adjusted to the maximum, 'Yan San' can still be described as strong and heroic. In addition, he has no beard, so others here can naturally tell at a glance that he is not of the same race as them.

Yan Qing was not surprised by this kind of ethnic discrimination. Perhaps this was also the reason why the Wuhuan clan was so unscrupulous. After all, no one would care if they framed a foreigner.

"slow."

Ying Rushi glanced at the general next to him, and the latter immediately retreated.

She looked at Yan San and asked, "Why did the Karasuma Tsuchi-sama frame you?"

"First, he didn't tell me about the secret realm's demons, which nearly killed me. He was naturally worried about my revenge. Second, I changed my job to a messenger today, my first time entering the secret realm. He was jealous of me."

"How dare you deceive me, my lord!"

"Are you, a savage, qualified to be a messenger?"

"Do you think you're such a noble person that you can become a messenger at this age?"

"Sir, this man is desperate and talking nonsense. Don't pay any attention to him!"

When the officials following Ying Rushi heard what Yan San said, they either laughed at him or refuted him. Almost no one believed him.

The only thing he could do was to look at the Karasuma clan who had remained silent.

"Karasuwa Tsuna, he said he changed his job to a messenger in the secret realm, but is that true?"

"Yes," Karasuma Ryu replied, "After defeating the Demon King, his entire body was filled with surging energy and his injuries healed instantly. This is indeed a characteristic of his job transfer."

Even through the screen, Yan Qing could see the shock of the group of Northern Territory residents surrounding Ying Rushi, followed by disbelief, and then contempt, jealousy, and disdain. He guessed they were officials from Pingcheng, and most likely not messengers. Seeing a Central Plains native become a courier beyond mortal reach was naturally unpleasant to them.

Then Ying Ru looked at the quartermaster next to the entrance of the copy, and his expression suddenly became serious.

"Can't you really find the secret manual of Thunder Blade Technique?"

The quartermaster immediately knelt down and said, "I really can't find it. This is the only thing missing from the big treasure chest."

"It must be the Central Plains barbarians who are greedy for money and search him!"

"How could he possibly find it? He must have already used it!"

"People from the Central Plains just can't be trusted!"

Everyone offered their opinions, filled with righteous indignation as if Yan San had murdered their entire family. Ying Ru was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked at the general next to him.

"Are there any more Thunder Blade Technique manuals here?"

"Yes, yes, yes. We have stored all the harvest from these days. Are you planning to transport it back to Nevernight?"

"Give me one."

The Duke's order was carried out at the fastest speed, and soon a book of Thunder Sword Technique was handed to Ying Rushi.

Ying Rushi waved towards Yan San and said, "Come here."

Yan Qing didn't move, maintaining a three-meter distance from the Wuhuan Ryu. Seeing this Central Plains native so ungrateful, the others began to curse again. But Ying Ru remained unperturbed. She raised her hand to signal them to stop, then, protected by the demon warriors, walked over to Yan San and taught him the Thunder Blade Technique.

"Take this sword technique book and study it silently. If you didn't steal the secret manual from the secret realm, then you will be able to learn it. If you did, then of course you won't be able to learn it."

The generals nearby were extremely surprised. "My Lord, this is a secret manual from a secret realm. How could you so easily give it to a person from the Central Plains... He's not even a Hundred Guard Cavalry member of the military!"

"In my eyes, there's no distinction between people from the North and those from the Central Plains. There are only people from Qi," Ying Ru said solemnly. She looked around and said, "If someone from Qi can become a messenger on their first trip into the secret realm, what harm would come from bestowing a secret manual on such exceptional talent? If we can't promote talented individuals fairly, who will defend Qi?"

Ying Ru made such a statement, and everyone lowered their heads. However, Yan Qing could see even through the screen that they were not convinced, but were just submitting to the power of the Duke of Lecheng County.

Yan San took the manual but didn't study it. Instead, he stored it in his personal vault and then transferred it to the public vault. However, in Ying Rushi's eyes, the manual disappeared, just like it had been consumed during study.

"Since he was able to learn the secret manual, it means he didn't steal anything from the secret realm." Ying Ru looked at Wuhuanliu and said, "Master Wuhuan, are you willing to accept this result?"

Karasuma Ryu bowed his head and said, "I accept it."

"This matter ends here, but only for this one time!" Ying Rushi's voice suddenly grew stern. "The Pingcheng Secret Realm is a treasured treasure of the nation. Your Majesty has entrusted me with its management. I will not allow anyone to disrupt its operation! If this incident occurs again, I will investigate thoroughly. If the culprit cannot be found, all the guards who cleared the secret realm that day, as well as the auxiliary soldiers who looted it, will be hanged, and their families will be reduced to military slaves. Do you understand?"

"I heard it clearly!"

Everyone knelt down. Seeing Yan San still standing, they couldn't help but yell, "You barbarian, why don't you kneel down and thank the county lord for his kindness?"

"I almost forgot." Ying Ru looked over and said, "I haven't had time to ask. What's the warrior's name?"

"Yan San."

"Yan San, I am promoting you to the position of Captain of the Hundred Guards, with a monthly salary of 600 jades and a reward of 100 jades for each secret realm you clear. You may borrow one-level tokens, such as the Evil Ghost Face, from the Da Qi Secret Vault, but you will need to repay them by clearing secret realms hundreds of times." Ying Ru paused. "As the Supervisor of the Building, Captain Yan will be under your jurisdiction. Okay?"

The old general who had been silent all this time nodded and said, "Who wouldn't love such a brave general? Thank you, Lord County."

"Yan San, are you satisfied?"

"satisfy."

"I have another request, but you can ask for it."

"I hope to come here every day to clean up the secret realm."

Ying Rushi and other generals looked at each other in surprise.

"I have to say, you've given me a big surprise. Even among messengers, many are unwilling to clear the secret realm, and few are willing to fight demons that fear no death... I'll give you a warrant. If you're willing, you can join the team clearing the secret realm that day. However, it's best to act within your capabilities. Combat isn't the only way to hone your skills."

"Thank you," Yan Qing replied, "County Lord, you are a good person."

Ying Rushi was visibly taken aback, then smiled and said, "This is the first time I've heard someone speak of me like that. Thank you."

After dealing with this matter, Ying Rushi still had many things to do, so he led everyone away. Karasuma Ryu had been silent throughout the entire process, only now standing up. He raised his head and saw Yan San standing before him.

"Although it doesn't make any sense, I still want to ask." Yan Qing looked at the Ghost Knight on the screen: "Why?"

In fact, Yan Qing wanted to ask many questions, such as why he killed Yan Er who was just walking on the street, why he didn't tell Yan San about Zheng Shan's information, and so on...

And Karasuma Ryu's answer seemed to answer all his unspoken questions—

"I'm happy." Wu Wanliu's voice was calm, but in Yan Qing's ears it sounded like a devil's viciousness: "Don't think you've won. This is the land of the Northerners. We want to crush you as easily as crushing an ant."

After saying this, Karasuma Ryu walked past Yansan with his head held high and headed towards Baibaoqi who was waiting for him.

They were dressed in strong armor, carrying swords and bows, and their faces were covered with ghost masks. From a distance, they looked like a group of evil ghosts walking in the human world.

(End of this chapter)