Volume 1 Changshui County Handyman Chapter 53 The People Behind the Scenes
In the old forest.
Lu Jiuzhang stood with his hands behind his back.
The woods were so gloomy that it was difficult for the moonlight to shine in, and it was pitch black inside.
Lu Jiuzhang's sight was not obstructed.
Martial arts promotion is the strengthening of various functions of the body!
Although it is not as good as in the daytime, the perception within a few feet is quite clear.
In an instant, Lu Jiuzhang punched out and hit the giant tree in front of him.
"boom!"
The big tree broke in the middle.
This is a big tree as big as one person can cover it together, and it cannot withstand a blow from Lu Jiuzhang.
Is this the strength of the ninth level of martial arts?
No, far from it!
In that blow just now, Lu Jiuzhang did not accumulate any force, nor did he use all his strength.
If you add a carry-on knife, it will be even more terrifying!
…
In the woods, not far from Lu Jiuzhang, a man stood behind a tree and stared at Lu Jiuzhang's actions.
Suddenly, the man felt a little uncomfortable.
"Ahem..."
After coughing twice, a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
"who?"
Lu Jiuzhang reacted instantly.
The sword on his waist was instantly pulled out by Lu Jiuzhang.
In the jungle, Chen Xuanfeng's figure slowly appeared.
"Director Chen!"
Lu Jiuzhang took a few steps back, always on guard.
"You have good strength. It's really rare that you can step into the ninth level of martial arts in such a short period of time." Chen Xuanfeng walked over slowly and praised.
"Director Chen made a mistake!"
Lu Jiuzhang shook his head, how dare he admit this so easily?
"No need to rush to quibble, I knew it when you carried me down the mountain before." Chen Xuanfeng said, "Whether it is talent or chance, being able to break through the ninth level in both martial arts and Confucianism in a short period of time is enough in Changshui County.
Amazing."
Lu Jiuzhang did not answer, but asked, "Then why did Director Chen come here in the middle of the night? Could it be that he came to see me practice?"
"Yes and no!"
Chen Xuanfeng gave an ambiguous answer.
"It's getting late, Director Chen, go to bed early!"
Lu Jiuzhang finished his sentence and prepared to leave.
When in doubt, the best thing to do is to escape first!
"Wait!"
Director Chen stopped Lu Jiuzhang, "There may be a little misunderstanding between us."
"Director Chen is joking, why is there a misunderstanding between the two of us?" Lu Jiuzhang said with a bitter smile.
"Zhou Cheng told me that you think I was behind your eldest brother's death." Chen Xuanfeng said slowly, "Of course, this is not a whistleblower from Zhou Cheng, but that he wants to resolve the misunderstanding between the two of us."
"Your elder brother's death has nothing to do with me!"
Chen Xuanfeng said.
"I was in Miaodi Village because Yuan Wufeng stopped me and delayed time." Chen Xuanfeng said, "This time I took the lead in killing the wizard, and it was also for your sake."
"As for your eldest brother's death, I vaguely know that the forces behind the scenes are not something you can afford to offend."
"If under questioning you get information about the person behind the scenes, you will die faster."
"It is better not to know and survive for a while than to lose one's life."
There is some truth to this.
Lu Jiuzhang asked, "Then why did Director Chen recruit me into the Demon Slaying Department? You didn't know at that time that I was a good scholar in Confucianism and Taoism."
"Do you really want to listen to the truth?" Chen Xuanfeng looked at Lu Jiuzhang.
"We've come to this point, what else can we say if we don't tell the truth?"
"The matter started twenty years ago. Your father was the prince and tutor of the current dynasty. After the prince's death, your father was also implicated." Chen Xuanfeng said.
"Does Director Chen know my father?" Lu Jiuzhang asked.
"We have met several times. Although we are not familiar with each other, we are considered to be from the same faction." Chen Xuanfeng said slowly, "The border warriors were once under the jurisdiction of the former prince, and I was one of the former prince's personal guards!"
"There are many personal guards of the Crown Prince, ranging from the third level of martial arts to the lowest level. They are all members of the huge personal guard camp."
"At that time, I had already entered the ninth level of martial arts! In the past twenty years, due to the death of the prince, cultivation resources have plummeted. After entering the eighth level of martial arts many years ago, the realm has stagnated."
"Then, the border army adjusted, and multiple forces infiltrated into the border army, trying to find ways to seize control of the border army!"
"This kind of overt and covert struggle between forces is the most terrifying. The prince's party gradually declined due to the death of the prince. A few years later, they were suppressed and even had no place to stand. It was at that time that I left the border army and entered the Demon Slayer Division.
of."
"So, in the final analysis, your father and I are from the same faction. It is normal for me to take care of you!"
Chen Xuanfeng explained.
That being said, it is quite reasonable.
But what Lu Jiuzhang is worried about is that after many years, let alone a faction that is about to decline, even powerful factions may fight among themselves and create enemies.
What's more, the Lu family has declined.
No matter how bad Chen Xuanfeng is, he is still the deputy director of the Demon Slaying Department.
He is already considered a big shot in Changshui County.
It can be said that before Lu Jiuzhang entered the rank, the two of them would have been worlds apart and not of the same class.
"Then, does Director Chen know who was behind my eldest brother's death?"
Lu Jiuzhang asked directly.
"I don't know. I speculate that the person behind the scenes may be a big shot in Beilu County, and then someone from Anxi Mansion will do the actual operation. This person should not be from the Demon Slaying Department. Otherwise, if you hire someone from within the Demon Slaying Department, you wouldn't
You might be able to escape."
"The other party does not dare to borrow the power of the Demon Slayer Division, so they can only use this method."
"Deputy Director Yuan Wufeng may have provided certain conveniences for the other party..." Chen Xuanfeng speculated.
"Thank you, Director Chen, for your advice!"
Lu Jiuzhang cupped his hands.
"Tomorrow I will go to the Demon Slaying Department to select basic skills. After entering the first level of martial arts, the strength of the body is limited after all. Only the combat power exploded by using the skills can be regarded as the real ninth level."
After Chen Xuanfeng finished speaking, he turned and left.
…
Early the next morning, everyone set off back to Changshui County.
Outside the moat of Changshui County, Chen Xuanfeng stopped Zhou Cheng and told him to go straight to Anxi Mansion without going back to the Demon Slayer Division.
"When registering, register Lu Jiuzhang at the same time for the ninth grade of Confucianism and Taoism and the ninth grade of martial arts!"
Chen Xuanfeng gave an instruction.
"Lu Jiuzhang has entered the ninth level of martial arts?"
Zhou Cheng said in surprise.
"Director Chen, this is not a joke! Anyone who lies will swallow a thousand needles..."
Zhou Cheng was also bold when he said this.
But Chen Xuanfeng did not blame him.
Seeing that Chen Xuanfeng did not explain, Zhou Cheng instantly understood that this was true!
Damn, that’s outrageous!
How long has it been since then? I have entered the ninth level of martial arts!
"If you can meet Director Zhong, you can ask Director Zhong whether to promote Lu Jiuzhang to the Demon Slayer Guard of the Demon Slayer Division. Regarding your appointment, you should also mention that you have been in the ninth level of martial arts for many years, and you should have become the Slayer Demon Guard long ago.
The demon has come, but I have been keeping tabs on your appointment."
"Let's take this opportunity to move to the right together!"
Chen Xuanfeng said.
"Thank you, Director Chen!"
Zhou Cheng said in surprise.
Becoming a demon slayer not only represents an increase in status, but also represents a tilt in resources.
This means that Zhou Cheng can have more cultivation resources.
It is even possible to enter the eighth level of martial arts!
The changes this brings are worlds apart!
"No need to thank me, you deserve this. If Director Zhong is not here, the appointment will probably be postponed until Director Zhong comes back!"
Chen Xuanfeng said. This chapter has been completed!