There are not many people who make Chen Nan feel fear.
However.
Han Zongyuan was definitely the most terrifying existence he had encountered since arriving in the Underworld.
He had considered that Han Zongyuan might make things difficult for him after becoming the Magistrate of Tongcheng County.
Or suppress him in various ways.
Because these were all expected.
But based on the current situation.
He seemed to be... supporting him.
Clearly an opponent, yet treating him like this.
Who could possibly endure this?
Just as Chen Nan retreated, Han Zongyuan's voice resounded in his mind: "Do not inform anyone about the Gongyang family's contribution of Ruyi Tower to the court."
Holy shit!
Chen Nan almost swore out loud.
This damned Han Zongyuan wanted to swallow Ruyi Tower whole.
To make it his own, his money-making machine.
He told him this so he could forcibly drag him onto his pirate ship.
This old fellow was truly despicable!
But.
He had no choice.
He had a premonition that if he refused.
Han Zongyuan would kill him on the spot.
Upon returning outside.
Chen Nan saw Song Yunfei and the others, and smiled, "This time, we have uncovered the remnants of the Anti-Heaven Sect hidden in the yamen for many years. Lord Han has granted us brothers three days off to celebrate at a restaurant!"
Upon hearing this.
All five were exceptionally excited.
Then the six of them found a high-end restaurant and ordered food and wine as if money was no object.
The meal continued until four in the afternoon.
After they parted ways.
Chen Nan, carrying two boxes of nuts, arrived at the Zhang residence.
The reason he didn't go home during his leave was his fear of being targeted by the escaped Lao Ji.
If that were to happen, his mother and Song Ziwei would surely be in danger.
His purpose in coming to the Zhang residence was simple.
To ask Zhang Mingquan to help find Lao Ji's whereabouts.
*Knock knock knock!*
Not long after knocking on the door.
The butler opened it and, upon seeing Chen Nan, quickly invited him into the reception hall.
At the same time.
Zhang Mingquan arrived with a respectful expression: "Greetings, Duke Chen!"
Chen Nan's old face flushed, and he said, "There are no outsiders between us, you don't need to be so formal. By the way, I bought two boxes of nuts on the way."
Zhang Mingquan was flattered: "Thank you, Duke Chen, for your thoughtfulness!"
Chen Nan cleared his throat and said, "There's something I need to declare first. The reason I let you and your wife go before was because I was moved by your love."
"It was only that, I never intended to trouble you often or ask you to do things for me."
Zhang Mingquan said dismissively: "Duke Chen spared my wife and me a way out, so it is my duty to serve you, and it is my honor."
"No, no, one thing at a time," Chen Nan said. "I dislike owing others favors, and I dislike troubling others even more. However, this time, I still need your help with something."
"The yamen's night watchman, Lao Ji, is a remnant of the Anti-Heaven Sect. After I exposed his identity, he escaped. I hope you can have someone help me find him."
"Um, I have a Body Tempering Pill here as compensation for finding Lao Ji!"
He had refined some Body Tempering Pills before and still had a few left.
They were kept for emergencies.
"My benefactor, please don't do this!" Zhang Mingquan's eyes were firm: "It is my honor to serve you. How can Zhang Mingquan accept your pill? Please respect me."
Chen Nan's eyes widened: "Don't I respect you?"
"I respect you very much."
"I hope you respect me too."
"Do you understand mutual respect?"
"Take the pill, don't be so indecisive."
"If you do this again, I won't ask for your help in the future!"
Seeing Chen Nan's anger, Zhang Mingquan quickly accepted the pill.
He looked extremely humbled and terrified.
Chen Nan shook his head helplessly: "Being loyal and righteous is a good thing, but you cannot blindly obey my every word just because I let you go, or even lose your own principles and do things you don't want to do."
"Alright, people are not that easy to be. You still have a long way to go."
"Have your people help me find Lao Ji's whereabouts. You must find him as soon as possible."
As long as Lao Ji was alive, he could not rest easy.
Zhang Mingquan said: "Lao Ji is a night watchman in Tongcheng, and my clansmen are very familiar with him, so finding him should not be difficult. But Tongcheng is so vast, it will take at least two days at the fastest."
To search for someone in a vast crowd, even for the Rat Clan, would take a considerable amount of time.
"Okay!"
"Do your best!"
"Inform me of any news immediately."
Chen Nan did not mention his address, as Zhang Mingquan could find him.
Then he left the Zhang residence and headed towards the newly purchased house.
Before finding Lao Ji.
He dared not go home.
What if Lao Ji went looking for him?
The consequences would be unimaginable.
Therefore.
He could only hide.
Going to the newly purchased house was a good option.
There was a small storage room there.
He could completely hide there and cultivate.
At the same time.
Chen Nan took out the communication token of the Anti-Heaven Sect.
He hesitated for a moment, injected his spiritual power into it, and wrote a message: Third brother, the new magistrate is a scumbag, find a way to kill him for me.
Han Zongyuan's existence posed a great threat to Chen Nan.
Therefore.
He didn't mind having the Anti-Heaven Sect eliminate him.
Not long after sending the message, Old Nine replied: Third Hall Master, Fifth Hall Master finally asked you to do something, you must help him do it well.
Old Six also sent a message for the first time: That's right, Fifth Brother finally possessed someone else, and his cultivation is not high now. You must help him clear all obstacles.
They did not know which city Chen Nan was in.
But one thing was obvious: Old Third and Old Fifth were in the same place.
Therefore.
Even if they wanted to help Chen Nan eliminate the new magistrate he spoke of, they were willing but unable.
Old Third also replied: "Logically speaking, Fifth Brother has spoken, and as brothers, we should help you eliminate the new magistrate. However, if I make a move, our identities will inevitably be exposed.
That is a seventh-level Yin Messenger. He died mysteriously not long after arriving in Tongcheng.
The court will definitely send experts to investigate.
It's not worth the risk.
Fifth Brother, rest assured, with me here, I can guarantee that the new magistrate will not harm you in the slightest."
Chen Nan's mouth twitched.
He had intended to use a borrowed knife to kill.
He never expected the Anti-Heaven Sect members to be so cautious.
Since the other party had said so much.
This matter could only be dropped.
Helplessly, he put away the communication token and Chen Nan quickly weaved through the crowd, taking a detour of about two li, and then arrived at the newly purchased courtyard.
After confirming he was not being followed, he climbed over the wall.
It was already dark. The wives of Wu Jiu and others were in the kitchen, cooking and chatting about women's topics.
Very smutty and vulgar.
It lowered Chen Nan's standards.
However, he did not appear, and stealthily made his way to the storage room in the backyard.
*Creak!*
As he pushed the door open.
The scene before him made his scalp tingle and his blood run cold.
Lao Ji... Lao Ji was also hiding inside...