Three punches shattered the demonic soul, young hero, I'm an honest man!

The silence on the training ground was broken by Wei Zheng's heavy breathing.

He wiped the blood from his lips, struggled to stand up straight, and the clear fist mark on his breastplate was particularly glaring.

Wei Zheng took a deep breath, suppressing his surging blood and qi.

"Commander Pei's strength is exceptional; I, Wei, am completely convinced."

The look in his eyes as he gazed at Pei Yun had lost its previous arrogance and was now more complex.

Although there was resentment on his face, there was also a hint of respect.

"Li Yu, you can take her with you."

A true man keeps his word; if he loses, he loses.

Those in the military value promises most and respect the strong most.

Pei Yun nodded slightly, said nothing, and gave Zhang Quan a wink.

Zhang Quan understood and said in a deep voice, "Bring the wanted criminal Li Yu!"

Two Imperial Guards stepped forward to escort Li Yu, who had already been brought in by soldiers.

Seeing this, Li Yu's face turned ashen, and all her last shred of hope vanished.

His legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground, when suddenly he let out a piercing scream:

"I'm not going to the imperial prison! I haven't committed a capital crime!"

"General Wei, save me!"

"For Mingwan's sake! You wouldn't want her...you wouldn't want her to know I ended up like this, would you?"

"Please, save me this once, just this once!"

Li Yu struggled desperately, tears streaming down his face, no longer resembling a son of a military family.

Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and a beautiful figure flashed through his mind.

For a fleeting moment, his usually stern face softened and showed hesitation.

Li Mingwan is a distant relative of Li Yu.

Wei Zheng hesitated for a moment, then looked at Pei Yun, as if he wanted to say something.

Pei Yun took in all of this, a half-smile playing on his lips.

Before Wei Zheng could speak, he calmly asked, "General Wei, are you perhaps trying to plead for him?"

Before Wei Zheng could answer, Pei Yun's tone suddenly turned cold, carrying a chilling aura.

"Before speaking, General Wei should first hear what he has truly committed, what heinous crime he has committed, before making a decision."

Then, Pei Yun looked at Li Yu.

The voice wasn't loud, but it clearly drowned out the other person's scream:

"Li Yu, even now, you still want to make excuses?"

"Do you think I've come here today merely for a trivial case of arms trafficking?"

His gaze shifted, sweeping over Wei Zheng before finally settling on Yan Chongyue's gloomy face.

Inside and outside the tent, everyone held their breath.

"Li Yu's true heinous crime is colluding with the demonic 'Tiger Fiend Hall,' secretly communicating with them and aiding the enemy!"

These words were like a thunderclap.

Zhang Quan stepped forward at the opportune moment, holding a stack of files in his hands, and said loudly:

"Reporting to Your Excellency! These are secret letters, accounts, and some transaction receipts between Li Yu and the Demonic Path Tiger Fiend Hall!"

"Several other witnesses are also under the control of my Imperial Guards and can be confronted at any time!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zheng's expression changed drastically!

He abruptly turned his head, glaring at Li Yu, who was slumped on the ground, his eyes practically spitting fire:

"You...you dare to collude with the demonic path!?"

He then understood why Li Yu was so afraid of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

For those who collude with demonic forces, the Imperial Prison is always a place where life is worse than death.

"Our Shence Army soldiers, guarding the capital region, have fought valiantly to resist these evil demons and heretics!"

"You, a military officer, receiving a salary from the imperial court, dare to associate with the demonic path!"

Anger flared in Wei Zheng's eyes.

If Pei Yun hadn't been there, he would have loved to shoot this scoundrel to death on the spot!

Yan Chongyue's face was as still as water.

He had previously expressed his dissatisfaction with Pei Yun's forced entry into the military camp and his insistence on arresting people.

Although Pei Yun mentioned that Li Yu was colluding with the demonic path, a trace of doubt remained in her heart.

But at this moment, that slight dissatisfaction had long since vanished, and the irrefutable evidence left him no choice but to believe it.

Instead, a sense of relief washed over me.

If the Embroidered Uniform Guard hadn't uncovered this matter, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

They sheltered spies from the evil path.

If this charge is proven true, the Shence Prefecture will be disgraced, and he, as the governor, will also be held responsible.

Upon hearing the words "colluding with the demonic path" and "Tiger Demon Hall," Li Yu knew that everything was over.

His eyes were wide open, his face was as pale as paper, and the last trace of color had completely faded from his skin.

He collapsed to the ground, completely limp, as if his bones had been removed, leaving him utterly filthy.

He muttered to himself, making no sense.

Wei Zheng took a few deep breaths to calm his turbulent emotions.

He turned to Pei Yun, solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed deeply.

"Manager Pei, thank you for uncovering the truth. Otherwise, I would have almost made a grave mistake by harboring a traitor within the military camp!"

"I will remember this kindness!"

His opinion of Pei Yun had completely changed.

From being an opponent at first, to admiring someone whose skills were inferior, to now feeling heartfelt gratitude.

There was even a faint glimmer of a desire to befriend them.

Yan Chongyue's expression was complicated. After a moment of silence, he spoke to Pei Yun.

"Commander Pei, we owe you a great deal for today's events."

"Our Shence Palace is grateful for your kindness."

He paused for a moment, his tone softening considerably.

"The Shence Prefecture will fully bear the costs and provide double compensation for the injuries suffered to your subordinate, Commander Liu, and all the losses incurred by the Embroidered Uniform Guard in this operation."

Although he lost the bet with Consort Qin Lan and lost face.

But compared to the heinous crime of harboring traitors to the demonic path, this loss is utterly insignificant.

He also developed a sense of curiosity and admiration for this young man, Pei Yun.

This young man possesses unfathomable cultivation and an extremely meticulous mind.

I wonder where Luo Qingyi found this treasure.

Consort Qin Lan had been watching all this with a smile, and now, as she parted her lips slightly, her smile bloomed like a flower:

"Governor Yan is indeed a man of his word."

"Then let's proceed with the deal as agreed."

She looked at Pei Yun, her gaze shifting with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.

Last time, this person helped her resolve the troubles between the Clear Water Sword Sect and the Seven Killings Hall.

She also used Qin Yu's words to remind her of some things that had been troubling her for a long time.

This time, on Shence Prefecture's territory, she managed to turn the tide and even won her bet with Yan Chongyue.

Although she still didn't have a good impression of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, she did develop a strong interest and curiosity about "Pei Yun".

"Commander Pei, well done."

Qin Lanfei parted her red lips slightly, her voice carrying a hint of allure.

"President Qin, you flatter me. It's just my duty."

Pei Yun smiled slightly at Qin Lanfei in response.

The female leader of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce was extremely beautiful and incomparably gorgeous, and also had extraordinary skills.

To say that I have no interest would be a lie.

"President Qin helped me that day, and I remember it," Pei Yun said.

"If I have time another day, I will definitely visit you to express my gratitude."

Last time, I really had to rely on my opponent for training.

If he were still in the mid-stage of the Innate Realm, the outcome of today's battle would likely have been very different.

Consort Qin Lan covered her mouth and chuckled, "Commander Pei, you're too kind. I was merely going with the flow."

Pei Yun said no more, and turned to Zhang Quan, saying, "Put Li Yu in the prison cart and take him back to the Northern Garrison Command. Keep him under strict guard!"

"yes!"

Zhang Quan accepted the order, and two imperial guards dragged away the limp Li Yu like wolves.

Pei Yun then turned to Yan Chongyue and Wei Zheng, cupping his hands in greeting:

"It is my duty, and I dare not take credit for it."

"I apologize for any inconvenience caused to you two."

Goodbye.

After saying that, he turned and left without any hesitation.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, some shocked, some in awe, and some with complex emotions.

Pei Yun calmly walked out of the Imperial Guard camp tent, followed closely by Zhang Quan and the prisoners.

Only after Pei Yun and his group disappeared at the gate of the military camp did Yan Chongyue let out a long sigh.

"Luo Qingyi...you have good taste."

He looked at Wei Zheng with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

"Wei Zheng, you didn't lose unjustly."

"This child is truly unfathomable."

Wei Zheng smiled bitterly, still horrified as he recalled Pei Yun's nonchalant fingertip light and the seemingly ordinary punch at the end.

"Commander, I am convinced."

Yan Chongyue nodded and then looked at Consort Qin Lan.

"President Qin, you've made a killing on this deal."

Consort Qin covered her mouth and smiled, exuding charm.

"Governor Yan is joking; it's just a matter of mutual benefit."

However, in her heart, her opinion of Pei Yun rose even higher.