Inside the most imposing building in Wanchun Town, the mayor and his brother-in-law were desperately making calls.
"What? Zheng Tianzhi was, was eaten by a catfish spirit? Are you out of your mind?"
The mayor tore at his hair, roaring on the spot, "In broad daylight, where did a monster come from? Damn it!"
His brother-in-law, smoking a cigarette, asked, "Brother-in-law, how about I mobilize the entire police department and head straight to the scene?"
"You idiot! Zheng Tianzhi is there with over a thousand goons causing trouble. What do you think you'll achieve by going? If you're seen, you'll be accused of colluding with evil forces!"
The mayor remained lucid: "This damn Zheng Tianzhi, he didn't even tell me about such a big operation. Call Boss Chen, this time he has to cough up at least fifty million. Tell him I need to grease some palms, otherwise no one will get out of this unscathed!"
Over the years, Zheng Tianzhi had earned at least a billion in Wanchun Town.
Asking them for fifty million wasn't much, was it?
As soon as he heard there was money to be made, the brother-in-law became excited, thrilled, almost laughing out loud.
Boss Chen, that sucker, had already paid out hundreds of millions in tribute to Wanchun Town over the years. Every time he collected money, the brother-in-law would go overseas for food, drink, gambling, it had become a habit.
He immediately called Boss Chen Hao.
"Boss Chen, I'm not one to talk, but my brother-in-law has helped your aquatic company a lot over the years. What's going on? Is Zheng Tianzhi still causing trouble in town with his men? Do you want us all to get arrested?"
Boss Chen, who was entertaining guests, understood when he heard this. He gave a helpless bitter smile, "My godson was just taking his employees for a team-building event, it's nothing, really nothing big. How about this, the office building in Wanchun Town needs to be rebuilt. I'll donate ten million in my personal capacity, how about that?"
The brother-in-law picked his nose, "This is for six office buildings!"
"What the hell!"
Boss Chen's voice trembled, "Sixty, sixty million?"
"What, you're not satisfied?"
"No, no, please tell the mayor, the donation will arrive within a week!"
This scene was completely observed by Qin Yexuan and Jun Mengyao.
They were on the balcony outside the office, having climbed over the wall from the back of the building.
Jun Mengyao didn't understand why they had to sneak around at first.
At this moment, Qin Yexuan explained in a low voice, "No matter what others say, we must first investigate clearly and confirm their guilt before taking action!"
Ah?
Jun Mengyao's heart trembled: He, he was teaching me the principles of how to do things, was he, was he actually guiding me all along, instead of making things difficult for me?
Time flashed by.
Jun Mengyao bit her lip, "Do you want me to mobilize Chen Baidi's personal guards to deal with these two scoundrels? They are harboring Boss Chen and Zheng Tianzhi, they are the worst villains in Wanchun Town."
Qin Yexuan smiled faintly, "Not this time, we'll do something different!"
With that, he gently unfurled his right hand, and a strange aura began to gather.
In Jun Mengyao's eyes, the man's figure suddenly grew taller and larger, and the entire balcony seemed to be shrouded in mist.
Instantly, outside the window, on the large balcony, a small dark cloud gathered.
Like a black film pressing down from high above, it directly shot into the office, engulfing the mayor and his brother-in-law.
The people in the office jumped up in terror. From within that dark cloud, thunderclaps appeared.
Oh my god!
Did heavenly lightning suddenly appear before their eyes?
Is Heaven itself coming to punish the wicked?
The mayor and his group were scared out of their wits, and they all fled outwards.
The dark cloud, however, hung above their heads, moving with them.
With a thunderous crack, a bolt of lightning struck the mayor as he ran into the corridor.
Immediately, a ball of flame erupted, dissipating with smoke.
After the smoke and fire cleared, the mayor was gone, leaving only ashes on the ground.
Next was the wicked brother-in-law.
Then came the mayor's accomplices and subordinates.
A quarter of an hour later, Qin Yexuan stood with his hands behind his back, appearing outside the building.
Jun Mengyao, following him, held her breath.
Only she had witnessed Qin Yexuan's actions.
"Could it be, could it be that just now, that was the legendary 'palm lightning' that only cultivators possess?!"
Qin Yexuan became even more mysterious in her eyes.
The man, however, returned to the shore of Wanchun Lake, showing no intention of leaving.
"Sir, why did you come to such a small place? Is it really just for Xueqing's TV series?"
Qin Yexuan smiled, "What do you think? Why would I cause trouble in little Wanchun Town? There are so many injustices in this world. Even if I were a savior, could I save them all?" Su Dan Novel Network
Jun Mengyao's eyes flickered, "Sir, are you here for the Xuanwu Turtle Dragon in Wanchun Lake?"
"That's right. The world doesn't know about the creatures hidden in mountains, lakes, and remote forests. Nor do they know the transformations of the dragon's lineage. There are golden carps leaping over the dragon gate, and also black turtles shedding their shells to become dragons."
Dragons truly exist in this world, but they are not like the dragons in myths. They are actually the result of certain aquatic creatures awakening ancient genes over long periods of time and evolving.
The island in Wanchun Lake was formed by a black turtle shedding its shell ten thousand years ago.
"Judging by the size and vitality of that island, the black turtle shed its shell at least several thousand years ago. This means that in the near future, it will complete its final evolution and become a true turtle-dragon!"
Qin Yexuan gazed at the rippling lake and sighed, "Heaven has a benevolent heart. What I cultivate is the Way of Heaven, so of course I must protect this turtle-dragon."
Jun Mengyao remained silent.
Qin Yexuan pointed to the small island in the depths of Wanchun Lake and said, "Ten years ago, the Imperial Dragon family from the capital bought the operating rights of that island. The Imperial Dragon lineage has stationed most of its family members in Chudu. Do you understand now?"
Jun Mengyao trembled all over, "The Imperial Dragon lineage wants to obtain the turtle-dragon!"
Qin Yexuan nodded.
The Imperial Dragon lineage of the capital is a reclusive clan.
These people all come from the most mysterious forces in Great Xia.
As a lineage passed down for thousands of years in Great Xia, these hidden clans can be traced back to the ancient era of the Yellow Emperor's battle with Chi You.
They have been lying dormant for too long, and now they are reappearing. Qin Yexuan does not know the reason behind it.
However, during his trip to Xiangjiang, he discovered traces of many "old friends."
Something big is about to happen in this world!
"My ultimate goal in coming to Wanchun Town is to prevent the Imperial Dragon lineage from obtaining the turtle-dragon, and then to investigate the reasons why those reclusive clans have suddenly emerged from seclusion!"
Qin Yexuan raised his hand to check the time, "Let's go, it's time to take a look around Chudu City."
Chudu, the first city of Chu Province, is located at the center of three rivers and five lakes, a thoroughfare connecting the nine provinces of the land.
After Qin Yexuan and Jun Mengyao entered the city, they saw chaos in two nearby commercial streets.
"Our big boss in Chudu, Chen Hao, all his industries have been attacked!"
"This is truly bizarre. Isn't Chen Hao himself a big gangster? Why are so many thugs causing trouble for him?"
At this moment, Chen's enterprise, including Boss Chen's headquarters building, was surrounded by over a thousand men.
Boss Chen rushed out from his entertainment, his face contorted, "Who the hell is it? Who dares to cause trouble at my company?"
"Boss, it's, it's Zheng Tianzhi's subordinates!"
"What?!"
Boss Chen, holding his daughter Jiajia, stood stunned, his mind unable to process the situation.