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evening.

The Xu family.

Xu Jiao had just returned to Qing Shi Town when he heard about Xu Sanqi's imprisonment.

Xu Sanqi knelt on the ground, trembling all over, his face filled with fear: "Master, I really didn't say anything! I didn't say anything!"

He didn't know why Xu Jiao had suddenly summoned him, but when he saw the murderous intent in the other's eyes, he knew something was terribly wrong.

Xu Sanqi has been in charge of the accounts for many years and knows some of the Xu family's shady dealings. The master must suspect that he said something he shouldn't have in prison.

Xu Jiao did not answer, but stared at him coldly before slashing down with his sword.

Xu Sanqi's pleas for mercy stopped abruptly and soon fell silent.

When Xu Jiao sheathed his sword, his gaze did not linger on the corpse.

Where is Xu Yan?

Xu Jiao looked at Xu Yun, who had also recently returned from a delivery mission.

"Father, Xu Yan... he is no longer in Qing Shi Town."

"Alright, pack your things and get ready to leave Qing Shi Town."

......

The next day.

Upon learning that Cui Dao was a master at the fifth level of the Transcendent Realm, Chen Xuan was worried and decided to go with Xu Yan and Shen Shuangning to help.

Xu Yan didn't want him to go with her.

However, Chen Xuan did not know his true strength. He only knew that although Xu Yan's fist technique was strong, it was easy for things to change when facing a desperate person at the fifth level of the Transcendent Realm.

Especially since this person was hiding deep in the mountains with complex terrain.

Even with Shen Shuangning present, Chen Xuan was still full of concerns and insisted on going along.

The yamen's motorcade moved slowly forward along the rugged mountain road.

This mountain range is located at the border between Blackwater City and Qingshi Town, and there is a small path in the mountains.

Earlier, the government received a report from a caravan that the suspect, Cui Dao, had repeatedly robbed passing merchants in the area.

The group then followed this clue and searched the mountains for any remaining traces.

After entering the mountains, Shen Shuangning searched for traces along the way, and her complexion was obviously much better than before.

After all, according to seniority, she is Xu Yan's senior uncle.

When working side by side on a case, there's no need to always be inferior to the other.

Xu Yan no longer acted arrogantly like he did the first time, and his attitude became much more restrained.

Shen Shuangning walked ahead the whole time, turning back every now and then to make sure Xu Yan was keeping up.

Xu Yan wasn't in a hurry and followed her to avoid her getting the kill first.

As for Chen Xuan, he chose another route, saying that he would send a signal as soon as he spotted someone.

As she parted a bush, Shen Shuangning suddenly turned around: "What grade is your fist technique?"

Xu Yan raised his eyes: "High-grade Xuan rank."

Shen Shuangning shook her head, as if she had already guessed that he would say that.

"Senior Brother Chen told me about your level of understanding," she paused, "I admit you have good comprehension, but have you read the case file?"

"Cui Dao is not comparable to Zhao Chuan."

"He also mastered a martial art to a high level."

"Without understanding the difference in strength, you, a mere Cave Pulse Realm cultivator, dare to attempt to capture a Transcendent Realm cultivator?"

Xu Yan already knew about his junior sister's personality from Chen Xuan.

He was competitive and extremely concerned with his image, and too lazy to argue with her, so he simply nodded and said, "Yes, my teachings are correct."

Shen Shuangning was very satisfied with Xu Yan's current attitude, so she withdrew her gaze and continued walking forward.

Along the way, there were many traces of campfires, left by former refugees.

About half an hour later, the two found a campfire that looked fresh, with a few pieces of gnawed animal bones scattered around it, which looked like they were left over from the previous night.

Shen Shuangning squatted down to examine the footprints on the ground, her expression gradually becoming serious.

She's not entirely all about looks and brains.

The traces along the way were too obvious, as if they were being deliberately led deeper into the area.

Shen Shuangning slowly stood up, her hand already on the hilt of her sword at her waist. Her gaze swept across the dense forest ahead, and she said coldly, "Aren't you coming out?"

Figures began to appear in the woods, two more than expected.

Shen Shuangning's expression turned cold: "Who are you people?"

Xu Yan frowned slightly.

How did these two people end up getting involved with Cui Dao?

Huang Gui clearly had no intention of letting Shen Shuangning leave alive, and didn't even bother to put on a mask.

The three exchanged a glance and simultaneously lunged forward.

Shen Shuangning immediately fired a signal flare: "How dare you attack the Superintendent of Police!"

Huang Gui's face darkened: "Let's focus on staying alive first!"

In the dense forest, the five quickly engaged in battle.

Fearing that Xu Yan would be taken advantage of, Shen Shuangning took the initiative to greet the two of them.

Huang Gui, eager to avenge himself, went straight for Xu Yan.

"You brat! I'll make you pay with your life!"

After Huang Zhang's hand was crippled, he almost collapsed.

It takes at least three to five years to master the other hand.

But how many five-year periods does a martial artist have?

What's more, he was his eldest son, whom he was very proud of.

Xu Yan dodged a knife to the side and said calmly, "You dare to attack the Superintendent of Police? You've got some nerve?"

Huang Gui sneered, "Just an illegitimate child."

One day is enough to find out Xu Yan's background.

If he were the eldest son of the Xu family, Huang Gui might have given him some consideration, but a son born out of wedlock is not worthy of his fear.

They turned around and killed Cui Daoyi, claiming it was the work of a fugitive, and no one could find fault with it.

It was common for officers from the Bureau of Arrest to be killed in the mountains during pursuits.

Huang Gui wielded two swords, launching a rapid and relentless attack.

Although Xu Yan had achieved the unity of heaven and man, he dared not use his fist to block the knife and could only dodge.

After several dozen more rounds, Xu Yan suddenly heard a strange noise coming from not far away.

Although Shen Shuangning was confident that she could defeat Cui Dao, the other master of the hall was also at the Transcendent Realm, and his realm was one level higher than hers.

She was ultimately outnumbered and was slashed in the back by Cui Dao.

Shen Shuangning's face turned pale. Just as she was about to turn around and retaliate, Cui Dao kicked her in the chest, causing her to fall backward.

Taking advantage of the situation, Cui Dao pressed closer, stepping on her abdomen with one foot and pressing down on her knife-wielding hand with the other.

He turned to look at the curator beside him, his eyes filled with restlessness.

Cui Dao had been hiding in these deep mountains for nearly a month, and there wasn't a single woman in the caravans along the way. He had been suppressing his feelings for too long.

With such beauty offered to you, how could you possibly let it pass you by?

Today, it's a good day to try the taste of a female knight-errant.

"I want this woman. You can deal with her yourself."

Seeing this, the other owner of the hall had no choice but to deal with Xu Yan first, and then join forces with Huang Gui to get rid of him.

However, just as he turned around to help, something unexpected happened.

Xu Yan first feigned weakness, then took advantage of the moment when Huang Gui's attack slowed down to gather strength and punched him squarely in the abdomen.

The next moment, the force of "earth-shattering and mountain-collapsing" exploded in Huang Gui's body, tearing his clothes on his back and revealing a fist mark.

Huang Gui staggered back several steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood, staring at Xu Yan in disbelief: "You... what kind of fist technique is that?"

Xu Yan didn't answer, but instead punched him on the forehead again.

After dealing with Huang Gui, Xu Yan looked up at the guild master who was rushing to provide support.

The man paused, his eyes filled with apprehension.

This kid could never have been taught by Chen Xuan!

The strength Xu Yan displayed on the day of the challenge led them to believe that he had at most just entered the Transcendent Realm, but now it seems that they had completely underestimated him.

Even Huang Gui, who was at the sixth level of the Transcendent Realm, couldn't leave a single wound on him.

Unfortunately, he and Huang Gui, due to their blind confidence, did not wear masks.

Now that Xu Yan has seen through his appearance, even if he manages to escape for a while, he will definitely be dealt with in the future!

After hesitating, he still leaped forward to meet him.

What's even more unfortunate is that he practices boxing, so he poses far less of a threat to Xu Yan than Huang Gui.

With overwhelming numerical superiority, Xu Yan knocked him to the ground in just a few moves.

With the two dead, it was Cui Dao's turn.

"Damn it! Useless trash!"

Although Shen Shuangning was seriously injured, she had not lost the ability to resist.

While she was struggling and resisting, Xu Yan had already taken care of the other two.

Cui Dao made a quick decision and ran away.

If I had known these two were so useless, I shouldn't have kept them in the first place.

However, he soon realized how deadly it was to expose his back to the enemy.

Shen Shuangning slashed him in the back with her sword.

"Uncle-Master! Leave the head to me!"

Xu Yan shouted and rushed forward.