Dominating Martial King
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466: Chapter 250: Sensed It (Please Subscribe) 466: Chapter 250: Sensed It (Please Subscribe) That afternoon, Governor Sikong Chan flew over the Shenxiu River and arrived at the Ancient Market on the opposite bank.

By then, the fog released from the East City Pier had been suppressed to a radius of three miles around the pier.

This wasn’t because the Iron Banner Gang’s sorcerers had lost a battle of magic; rather, the Governor of East State had recently rushed to summon a Fourth-Grade Mage who cast a spell that significantly increased the river wind blowing downstream.

However, this mage merely dispersed the clouds over the Ancient Market and Xiushui City but did not interfere with the fog near the East Pier.

This person did not wish to offend the Iron Banner Gang.

The identities of several mysterious masters of the Iron Banner Gang indeed could not withstand scrutiny.

However, the premise was that they should not be driven to desperation.

If these individuals were provoked to ignore their reputation and resort to slaughter, the situation in Xiushui City would crumble.

Governor Sikong Chan also clearly felt the displeasure and pressure from the Governor of East State.

An hour earlier, he had already received a letter drafted by the Governor himself, the language within brusque and as intimidating as a thunderstorm.

The attitude of the Tianping Army’s Guerrilla General Wei Lai also spoke volumes.

As Sikong Chan arrived at the Ancient Market, Wei Lai, a trusted general of the Governor’s, was nowhere to be seen, nor had he dispatched any subordinates to welcome him.

Sikong Chan glanced back, seeing the master of the Zhengyang Martial Arts Hall, Lei Yuan, following a hundred feet behind.

Carrying his blade on his back and his hands behind him, he made no attempt to conceal himself, following openly and boldly.

Sikong Chan’s brows furrowed slightly.

Jian Cangfeng was watching Wei Lai; was this Lei Yuan keeping an eye on him, the severely wounded governor?

And another, Ye Zhiqiu, had directly joined the recent battle at the pier.

Sikong Chan knew that the Formless Divine Sect placed great importance on Chu Xisheng, but he had never imagined the Sect would value Chu Xisheng to such an extent.

Jian Cangfeng, a Formless True Inheritor, had actually stepped into the fray, wading directly into the muddy waters of Xiushui County.

But as things had progressed to this point, it was impossible for Sikong Chan to turn back.

He gave a faint smile and continued to fly onward, not descending from midair until he reached the Killing Tower south of the Ancient Market on the outskirts of the city.

When Sikong Chan entered the building, everyone there, including the guards, paused and regarded with astonishment the governor of Xiushui County.

They were all shocked, thinking roughly the same thing.

The esteemed governor of Xiushui County, the most honored person in the county, actually came to the Killing Tower?

What could Lord Governor be intending by visiting the Killing Tower?

Sikong Chan ignored these strange gazes, his demeanor composed as he made his way to a refined room on the top floor.

Lei Yuan followed behind but was stopped at the top level.

When Sikong Chan entered the room, he glanced back and saw a Vice Building Owner of the Killing Tower obstructing Lei Yuan’s path.

The man wore a full-faced apologetic smile and a subservient demeanor, yet he stood as if rooted to the spot, immovable.

Sikong Chan’s lips curled slightly as he stepped into the room.

Inside were already four people sitting.

One was the newly appointed Prefecture Governor of Xiushui County, Xiahou Dong.

The youngest son of the East State Inspector, Xiahou Shen.

The newly appointed Chief Arrestor of Xiushui County, Bao Butian.

And Police Pool of Blood Thousand Households, Cao Xuan of Xiushui Jin Yi Wei.

Xiahou Dong did not stand up; he just sat cross-legged on the floor, looking meaningfully at Sikong Chan.

“Governor Sikong’s injuries are far beyond what this official expected.

With your current condition, why aren’t you resting within the government office?”

Sikong Chan caught the double meaning in Xiahou Dong’s words.

Why wasn’t he resting and recovering in the government office?

Naturally, it was because the situation was continuously deteriorating, compelling him to run about despite his injuries.

Sikong Chan smiled faintly, taking Xiahou Dong’s irreverence in stride.

He took a seat in the place of honor, pouring himself a pot of tea.

“I am injured and cannot drink alcohol.

Let tea stand in for wine, and thank you all for coming here during such a difficult time at my invitation.”

Bao Butian and Cao Xuan’s expressions tightened, and they both raised their cups, saying they dared not.

Despite the heavy loss due to the affair with the Iron Banner Gang, which even threatened his official position to the point of precariousness, his background was still too deep for the two of them to offend.

“Well said!”

Xiahou Dong also lifted his cup, his expression unaffected, “But I am puzzled.

If Governor Sikong has matters to discuss, we could talk directly in the government office, why meet at such a place?”

He cast a sideways glance toward the doorway, “The Killing Tower harbors filth and lawlessness, and is utterly incompatible with our imperial court!”

“Some things are not convenient to discuss in the government office.

There are too many people there and ears everywhere; it’s easy for news to leak.”

Shaking his head lightly, Sikong Chan fixed his gaze on Xiahou Dong, “Time is short, so I’ll get straight to the point.

Brother Xiahou, are you interested in the position of governor of this county?”

Xiahou Dong was taken aback, meeting Sikong Chan’s gaze with a look of disbelief, “What do you mean by this, Governor?

I don’t quite understand.”

Sikong Chan let out a sigh with a wry smile, looking utterly fatigued, “This upheaval in Xiushui County has made Mr.

Governor detest me deeply, and I too am exhausted to the bone, ready to depart.

Once the Iron Banner Gang’s turmoil is settled, I plan to request the Ministry of Personnel for a transfer to another post and recommend Brother Xiahou to succeed me as the governor of this county.

Brother Xiahou is astute and capable, virtuous and talented, with an exceptional record.

Having won the respect of the scholars in the county in just two months as the Prefecture Governor, you will surely excel in this position and bring tranquility to Xiushui.”

Xiahou Dong listened quietly, yet scoffed inwardly.

He understood that Sikong Chan’s offer to recommend him was conditioned upon resolving the chaos of the Iron Banner Gang.

“Governor Sikong jests.

How could you and I privately decide such a position as governor of the county?”