Chapter 480: Chapter 505: Marriage_2
The three nodded slightly.
Their disdain for Baiyu had long vanished; this count appeared youthful, yet his methods were calm and unhurried, combined with a sense of urgency, proving extremely effective.
In the days to come.
It’s best to work hard.
The three secretly thought; at times like these, Zhang Zhi’an’s shadow was nowhere in sight, clearly showing the difference between the two.
"By the way, where is Zhang Zhi’an?"
Baiyu suddenly asked.
Two among them shook their heads, and the other said, "Deputy Zhang hurriedly left from outside the City Lord’s Mansion; he must have something urgent."
"I see, well then, you may go, work hard; I, Baiyu, won’t treat any diligent person unfairly."
After saying this.
He then called Qiong Xiong to lead the trio out of the Security Bureau.
"How is the preparation going?"
Once the hall was empty, Baiyu looked towards Qiong Xue beside him.
Accustomed to laziness, she barely mustered her spirit, yawning continuously, and said, "Lin’Er already sent several accountants to audit the Security Bureau’s accounts over the years.
Numerous loopholes were found.
Moreover, the land of the Security Bureau was mostly sold off by Zhang Zhi’an; this man is extremely extravagant, relying solely on his meager monthly salary wouldn’t even cover basic living expenses."
"Hmm, since there are loopholes, it’s easier to handle. Who did Zhang Zhi’an sell the Security Bureau’s land to?"
Baiyu asked again.
Proud Security Bureau, one of the three major departments of Mountain City.
Only having such a small courtyard, saying it out loud would be laughable. Everyone knew there was a huge discrepancy here.
Yet back then.
Zhang Zhi’an wielded power tyrannically here, even forcing the appointed head of the Security Bureau to leave in disgust.
No one could oversee it.
"Uh... he sold it to a businesswoman dealing in weapon manufacturing, and this businesswoman is his lover..."
Qiong Xue said with some amusement.
In this era.
Having a lover is not unusual.
Basically, martial artists with some status have many lovers or confidantes secretly maintained.
Those nobles are even more indulgent.
Playing with sub-humans, engaging in male love, and other sordid matters.
Of course.
Someone like Erin, a sub-human, is naturally likable.
Even Qiong Xue, someone who’s indifferent to others, praised her unmatched beauty and elf-like enchanting demeanor.
"Since it’s so, you contact Count Bene and let her give me a justification.
Then get all the legalities, corruption, and criminal examples sorted out.
Prepare Shang Yufei to ensure mutual assistance between the Veterans Mutual Aid Association and the Security Bureau.
Tonight we strike, take down this Zhang Zhi’an and that oblivious woman."
Baiyu said with finality.
A mere Zhang Zhi’an never concerned him.
If he conformed, all would be fine, but today’s attitude clearly indicated a fight to the end with Baiyu.
Thus.
Baiyu prepared to act immediately.
Moreover, the fact that the Security Bureau’s land was privatized by him was intolerable to Baiyu.
He wanted to turn the Security Bureau into his foundational base, his stronghold.
This young man.
Wasn’t he practically seizing Baiyu’s family assets?
"Understood, Count."
Qiong Xue jokingly remarked, surprising Baiyu as he looked at her, as if recognizing her for the first time.
"Why are you staring at me like that?"
Being watched by Baiyu, Qiong Xue’s face reddened; she often heard Ning Qian and Jiang Xi joking like this behind Baiyu’s back, finding it amusing, hence the slip of tongue today.
"No reason, having some vitality is good; sleeping daily dulls oneself, one becomes lifeless, lacking the vigor of a martial artist’s Blood Qi."
Baiyu laughed.
Qiong Xue acknowledged this lazy habit, akin to Jiang Xi’s fondness for food, a bad habit that couldn’t be changed.
Moreover.
Jiang Xi’s condition was due to physique, hers due to Core Technique.
Nonetheless, hearing Baiyu’s comment, she rolled her eyes and glared at him with a hint of resentment.
In that glare.
Baiyu finally realized Qiong Xue was a woman, and an exceptionally attractive beauty at that.
Perhaps due to hereditary genes.
Qiong Family sisters are quite blessed in looks.
The most astonishing belongs to his teacher, Qiong Jiu, followed by Qiong Xue.
Both are breathtaking beauties.
Recalling this fact, Baiyu thought of marriage, and couldn’t help but say, "Due to this title, our marriage might need to be scheduled; if you’re unwilling, I can discuss it with the teacher, anyway, arranging this isn’t complicated..."
Before Baiyu finished speaking.
Qiong Xue, in turn, looked at him, her sleepy face now with a smile saying, "Are you perhaps afraid I’ll tarnish your reputation."
"What kind of talk is that."
Baiyu was also somewhat speechless.
"Well, that’s the case, junior, as your senior, I’ve taken quite a bit of advantage."
Qiong Xue yawned.
Seeing her sleepy look again, Baiyu knew that this lazy girl doesn’t have her mind on anything but eating and sleeping.
Finding someone familiar and exceptionally handsome to marry, she is presumably quite satisfied in her heart.
Of course.
This reminds Baiyu of a very classic animal.
Pig...
"By the way, in the prison, the ’criminal’ sent by Guang Yuanba has quite a different identity.
She was originally the eldest daughter of the Lin Family, and after their fall, she was entrusted by Lin’s father to Guang Yuanba.
This Guang Yuanba isn’t human, he’s an old acquaintance of the Lin Family, yet he ruthlessly brings her out now.
Currently.
Firstly, he wants to push someone out, secondly, he wants to see how you handle it.
After all, with such a big deficit in the Security Bureau,"
Qiong Xue suddenly remembered this and said.
Baiyu shook his head, pushing out a woman like that to take the blame is pointless.
"Lock her up."
Baiyu felt it was difficult to handle.
Like the Qiong Family, the Lin Family was once a great household, but their decline was faster than the Qiong Family.
At least the previous generation of the Qiong Family still had Qiong Yue and Qiong Jiu holding it up.
However.
The Lin Family wasn’t so lucky.
The family fell, and everyone scattered.
The decline of the entire Lin Family could only be described as an avalanche.
Now the entire Lin Family has completely disappeared, even their eldest daughter could only be entrusted to live under someone else’s roof, becoming Guang Yuanba’s adopted daughter.
But now.
Guang Yuanba sent her out just to disgust Baiyu.
You must know.
Even though the Lin Family had declined, they had been very influential in the past, and Baiyu’s poor handling of the situation comes with many risks.
Coupled with the salary issues at the Security Bureau.
Finding someone insignificant to take the blame naturally won’t hold, so Guang Yuanba pushed his adopted daughter out.
"Consider her a freeloader to feed, how much can she eat? Give her a better room.
Who knows.
In the future, she might be key to my actions against Guang Yuanba."
Baiyu said.
Qiong Xue nodded and continued, "There’s also another matter, at the mansion, your teacher wants to see you."
"My teacher?"
Baiyu was puzzled by Qiong Xue’s words, then suddenly understood.
He indeed had a teacher.
Yi Xian.
"What does she want to see me for?"
Baiyu asked curiously.
This teacher, Baiyu always keeps at a respectful distance, for no other reason than her deep scheming nature.
Additionally.
No one can truly discern what she’s thinking.
However, Yi Xian knows a lot, and Baiyu doesn’t want to let her go.
After all.
She knows many things about Baiyu.
Not to mention having something like the "Moon Cauldron Ceremony," how could she be a regular person?
I myself am a Black Moon Apostle.
Letting Yi Xian go is like planting a time bomb for myself.
Therefore, since the last time Baiyu saw Yi Xian, he has kept her confined, even though Yi Xian is a Tier Four Martial Artist.
However.
Her identity was arranged by Baiyu with the Third Prince, holding too much leverage.
If she tried to escape, she wouldn’t live a month.
Under East Prosperity Imperial rule, Tier Four Martial Artists, unless they escape abroad like they have nothing to lose, how could it be that easy?
Monarchs don’t see.
Every year at the Bounty Hunter Association, so many bounty hunters live off hunting martial artists.
Once one is hunted, the end would be incredibly tragic.
No matter how strong.
Can you be stronger than all of East Prosperity?
Qiong Xue shook her head bewilderedly, "I also don’t know, maybe she’s seeking you for something.
She’s now at the mansion, already causing a disturbance.
It was only Ning Qian’s aunt who managed to calm things down, but after all, it’s your teacher, you have to attend to it personally."
Baiyu frowned.
This Yi Xian, what trouble is she causing for him this time?