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Chapter 1044 - 650 Unnecessary Worries

Chapter 1044: Chapter 650 Unnecessary Worries

The order within the city had collapsed, and the chaos continued to spread. In stark contrast to the clamor outside the government office, the Military Hub Hall was engulfed in a deathly silence.

Inside the Military Hub Hall, Xu Yuan sat in the seat that originally belonged to Li Junwu. Standing before him was Huang Shiwei, while kneeling by his side were several Soul Condensation sturdy men:

"These people are the Garrison Generals who rebelled just now?"

Huang Shiwei bowed and replied:

"Yes, I kept several alive for interrogation."

"...."

Sweeping his gaze over these garrison generals who had been stripped of their armor, Xu Yuan saw that their voices had been sealed by Huang Shiwei’s spellcraft, yet their frightened eyes were filled with aggrieved terror.

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan waived his hand, his tone slightly weary:

"There’s no need for interrogation for now. Just detain them."

Huang Shiwei’s eyes revealed a hint of hesitation.

Noticing his expression, Sizi Jing, who stood by the side, let out a cold snort:

"Based on the Third Young Master’s assessment, these people did not act of their own will but were controlled with a certain spell by someone from the sect."

"Control spellcraft?" Huang Shiwei frowned deeply. "So many affected?"

Xu Yuan withdrew his gaze from the Soul Condensation sturdy men and said, "It’s merely speculation. However, thank you for bringing them back, Mr. Huang. Send these samples to Di’an. Perhaps we can reverse-engineer some clues regarding that person’s cultivation technique."

"Alright then, let’s set this matter aside for now. What is the current situation in the city?"

Seeing that the Third Young Master had already established his stance, Huang Shiwei chose not to bring up objections. He carefully considered his wording before speaking in a low tone:

"It’s terrible. After the Saint left, as I skimmed low past the stationed areas of the major commercial associations, I saw them packing up their belongings, preparing to pull out their camps. Furthermore, unrest has begun in some parts of the city."

Sizi Jing furrowed his brow slightly upon hearing this:

"Pull out? The City Defense Canopy is already activated. Even if the major commercial associations and Xia Groups pull out, where can they go? Do the managers of these major commercial associations lack that much foresight?"

"I suspect they’ve been incited."

"Incited?"

"Incited to gather crowds and force the government’s hand. After all, from their perspective, staying in the city is a path to certain death."

"Utterly ridiculous."

Sizi Jing’s lips curled in mockery. "To think these people are shopkeepers of a prefecture city, yet they fail to understand the principle that when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact."

Huang Shiwei glanced at him and calmly said:

"Mr. Sizi, perhaps you’ve been away from the grassroots for too long—so long that you can no longer understand their motives."

"Huang Shiwei, what do you mean by that?" Sizi Jing frowned.

"Enough."

Xu Yuan interrupted their escalating dispute with his voice.

Upon hearing the Third Young Master speak, the two immediately fell silent and bowed.

Looking at the two men below him, Xu Yuan sighed softly in his heart.

So this is a losing battle, isn’t it?

Seeing the small details speak volumes.

If even individuals like Sizi Jing and Huang Shiwei were engaging in such petty arguments born out of panic, then what of those lower down?

Still, he could understand the tension in their hearts. If the city fell, ordinary mortals might still have a slim hope of survival, but for these two Transcendent Masters, there was no doubt they’d become prime targets for Saint-level hunters...

"The attitudes of the commercial associations and Xia Groups are irrelevant. Zhenxi Prefecture City today is essentially a gigantic logistics city, with transient populations accounting for sixty or seventy percent of its inhabitants. As disaster looms, it’s natural for people to try to escape."

Huang Shiwei took a step forward, bowed slightly, and offered advice:

"Third Young Master, the City Defense Canopy is still intact. Even if low-rank Martial Apprentices revolt, they won’t impact the overall situation. The priority should be to prevent those rioters from spreading panic to the army, and then all will be settled."

Xu Yuan gestured dismissively and replied:

"The Commandery Princess has already tasked General Jin with handling this issue. He’ll gather all city units at the government office drill grounds."

Huang Shiwei pondered briefly and agreed:

"The army’s morale is already unstable. If the military intervenes to suppress the Martial Apprentices, it may spread panic within the ranks. Your plan does serve as an effective means to isolate the fear."

He then shifted the subject with a subtle change of tone:

"But if the city’s walls remain unmanned under such circumstances, and rioters damage the formation patterns on the walls, what then?"

Sizi Jing shook his head and advised:

"You and I can handle suppressing riots inside the city. The incoming insect tide outside is the real priority."

Listening to their discussion, Xu Yuan spoke decisively to conclude the matter:

"Although Emperor Bai’s strike created a massive visual impact, it hasn’t damaged the essence of the formation. Currently, the Source Crystals within the city remain sufficient. With that, these insect tides won’t breach the city anytime soon. The immediate focus is maintaining army morale."

"As for potential riots within the city, Mr. Sizi, you’ll handle them alone. I’ll arrange for Zhou Chen to assist you."

Huang Shiwei hesitated slightly before asking, "Third Young Master, what about me?"

Xu Yuan glanced at him with a faint smile at the corner of his lips and said:

"If you take action now, you’ll likely cross paths with Xu Mengxi. The woman seems to have an imperial envoy token and is currently working to maintain order in the city."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shiwei lowered his eyes and said solemnly:

"Thank you for your grace, Young Master. However, some of the commercial associations and Xia Groups include individuals versed in simplified military formations. This issue is of grave importance and cannot afford mistakes. With Mr. Sizi alone, it’s impossible to oversee the entire city."

"Since you insist, the two of you shall work together—one in the open, one in the shadows."

With the arrangements finalized, Xu Yuan rose from his chair. As he turned away, he spoke softly:

"I’ll go check on the Commandery Princess’s injuries. You two may leave now."

"Understood."

As the words fell, Sizi Jing and Huang Shiwei disappeared from the Military Hub Hall along with the several captured Garrison Generals.

....

The front hall of the Military Hub Hall was the workspace of The Second Town’s Commander Zhan Xian’an, while the back hall was specifically constructed as a Quiet Cultivation Room for him, equipped with all kinds of formation patterns that aided cultivation.