Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 876 - 551: Fishing Law Enforcement

Chapter 876: Chapter 551: Fishing Law Enforcement

The sudden change in Huaijiu Alley came out of nowhere as surging waves of energy opposed each other, spreading in all directions, as if everything had been put on pause.

The overwhelming presence released carelessly by Xu Mengxi almost enveloped the entire street.

Although Di’an City was a gathering place for the nobility, ordinary families seldom had the chance to encounter such powerful figures.

After a brief silence, some people simply and swiftly took their families and fled.

These were the experienced ones; when immortals clash, their fate might be uncertain, but the mortals nearby would surely suffer.

However, others, upon noticing the official uniform of the Secret Investigation Department on the woman with the horizontal saber, chose to stay back and watch the drama from a distance.

Rubbernecking is human nature, especially when you see the woman wearing the uniform of the Secret Investigation Department.

They might not be too clear about the commanderies at a local level since they were from Di’an City, but the violent institutions within Di’an City were still highly trusted by the citizens, especially right under the Emperor’s nose.

Especially this Xu Mengxi from the Secret Investigation Department who was a Heaven-appointed official daring to arrest the Prime Minister’s descendants!

After the brief silence above the streets, a woman’s voice leisurely emerged from within the carriage.

It was not Qin Weishu; it must be the female companion inside her carriage.

"My lord asks... ah, Commander Xu... your... your actions, um~ do you have evidence?"

Her tone was cool, yet hesitantly stammered, betraying a hint of coquettish intent to any listener.

Withdrawing his hand from Xiao Bai’s chest, Xu Yuan lightly stroked his chin, smiling at the corner of his mouth.

This kid, quite the player.

"Xiao Bai....."

Thinking to himself, Xu Yuan slowly looked back, ready to speak when his gaze suddenly froze.

The woman, already half-undressed, possessed a complexion that rivaled the finest jade. Her disheveled robes revealed swathes of snow-white skin and a deep, inviting chasm that seemed to engulf the eyes of mankind.

"Ah...."

With a soft exclamation, Bai Muxi’s eyes clearly flickered with panic as she lifted her lotus root-like snowy arm to cover her chest, but this very action, under pressure, made the evil abyss deform, its beautiful curvature even more seductive.

Inside the elegant carriage, silence for a moment,

Xu Yuan sighed lightly and, touching the woman’s forehead, said,

"Enough, stop acting."

Seeing her act seen through, Bai Muxi pursed her lips, making a final attempt:

"My lord, this carriage has soundproofing and Soul Evasion Formation Patterns..."

Xu Yuan lifted his hand, tapping the wooden carriage, making a "thud-thud" sound, his tone teasing:

"The quality of our level carriage here isn’t great; if they start fighting over there, the aftermath could tear this thing apart. Do you want to protect my complete integrity while you’re naked?"

Bai Muxi was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly, somewhat disheartened:

"Oh..."

Seeing her expression, Xu Yuan’s eyes flashed with a strange light:

"The night is long; why the rush?"

"..."

Bai Muxi pursed her lips without speaking.

She had never risen to a position by his side because there were always other powerful figures around the lord.

This excursion was her rare chance to be alone with the lord; she had to seize the time.

If she let the matter wait until tonight, it didn’t feel safe; unexpected events could happen, as there were too many experts within the Prime Minister’s Mansion. By comparison, it seemed safer inside the carriage.

"Enough."

Extending his hand to pull up the falling strap off Bai Muxi’s shoulder, Xu Yuan ordered in a calm voice:

"Put your clothes on; we have serious matters at hand."

Then, without further attention to Bai Muxi, he turned aside, leaning casually against the window railing, ready to watch the drama unfolding outside.

Xu Yuan’s probing gaze involuntarily lingered for a moment on Xu Mengxi’s figure.

A purple-red official uniform, with a black jade sash tied around it.

He remembered these seemed to be the clothing of the Governor of the Secret Investigation Department.

This woman had actually been promoted.

But then, thinking about it, it made sense. Her master was the Chief of the Secret Investigation Bureau; after going out and risking her life in training, of course she would be promoted upon returning.

His gaze swept past Xu Mengxi and fell on that carriage when Xu Yuan’s eyes slightly narrowed.

The cool female voice within the Nine-returns carriage kept delivering broken speech, but the intermittent low moans and soft singing inevitably led to wild imaginings.

Anyone should be clear what was currently happening inside that extravagantly halted carriage.

Openly teasing and humiliating Xu Mengxi?

Xu Yuan’s lips curved in amusement.

He realized that these frivolous young masters seemed to particularly enjoy this sort of game when it came to upright and beautiful female constables.

Watching her face flush with shy indignation was an instant boost to their sense of achievement.

But obviously, Qin Weishu miscalculated.

The noonday sun poured down like a waterfall,

Xu Mengxi, standing with her saber in front of the carriage, showed no change in complexion, only an increased disdain and ice in her eyes.

This was normal.

Because this tactic was something Xu Yuan had already played out.

The first time one feels shy, the second time too, but with enough experiences, people eventually adapt.

Xu Mengxi, hand on the hilt of her sword at her waist, spoke in a cold voice:

"Qin Weishu, if you don’t want to parade naked through the streets, then get out here."

In the midst of conversation,

Xiao Bai, having tidied up her clothes, quietly approached Xu Yuan’s side and glanced at the woman outside who had interrupted her plans, whispering:

"That woman’s cultivation technique has been pushed to its limit. If the person inside doesn’t come out soon, I’m guessing she’ll resort to action right here on the street."

Would Xu Mengxi make her move in the street?

Of course, she would.

After all, this was a woman daring enough to beat up even the scion of the Prime Minister.

But certainly not now.

Xu Yuan looked back at Xiao Bai, chuckling as he said:

"I’m aware of that; she’s an old acquaintance of mine."

"..."

Bai Muxi immediately scanned the features of the woman, noticing her exception Bial beauty that set her apart as an ethereal beauty. Her eyes twinkled with intrigue as she probed:

"An acquaintance?"

Xu Yuan gazed deeply at Xiao Bai, his smile carrying profound meaning:

"Are you very interested?"

Under his intense gaze, Bai Muxi lowered her eyelashes and responded:

"If the lady is a friend of yours, Mu Xi would prefer to be prepared in advance, lest I offend her unknowingly..."

"She’s not a friend," Xu Yuan interjected, shaking his head as he continued with an easy smile:

"If I must qualify our relationship... she’s more like an enemy—she quite dislikes me."

With that said, he shifted the topic:

"Instead of pondering over this, Mu Xi, why not guess whether Qin Weishu will yield or not?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Muxi’s attention also shifted to the quiet carriage, speaking with a hint of hesitation:

"The woman’s voice from inside the carriage was calm and sustained, most likely indicating Grandmaster cultivation, and the middle-aged man leading the horses in front of the carriage seems to be no less powerful. However, the woman represents The Imperial Court, standing for justice, so Qin Weishu’s assassin should not argue. But after some maneuvering, he will likely soon be released without charges."

"Hmm... quite a good analysis," Xu Yuan murmured, pondering deeply, gently tapping on the window frame:

"But it’s not necessarily so certain."

"Oh?"

Bai Muxi’s eyes flickered with surprise, "Do you think he will resist?"

Xu Yuan fell silent for a moment before saying in a low voice:

"The Qin Family of Jiangnan has some disputes with me; whether he can come out after being imprisoned is completely unknown."

Xu Mengxi was like a fine blade.

Though the edge of the blade was mostly turned towards the Prime Minister’s Mansion, her uncompromising nature assured that she could, at times, be of use to the Mansion.

It wasn’t necessarily the Mansion’s doing that Xu Mengxi came to block someone, but once the matter was settled, the Prime Minister’s Mansion certainly wouldn’t mind getting involved.

Bai Muxi furrowed her brows, sensing something amiss, and she asked in a soft voice:

"But if a fight breaks out and the City Defense Office’s powerhouses arrive, wouldn’t Qin Weishu still end up in the imperial prison waiting for trial?

Xu Yuan snorted coldly:

"You’re right, which is why he needs to stall. The Sects have people in The Imperial Court as well; once a high official arrives on the scene, they can suppress Xu Mengxi."

While Xu Yuan and Bai Muxi were conversing, the situation on the street was already changing.

The chilly female voice from inside the Huaijiu carriage carried a seductive tone and seemed to completely disregard Xu Mengxi’s warning:

"Xu.. Governor Xu...to attempt the arrest without an official warrant... against my master, isn’t that a bit too presumptuous?"

"...." Xu Mengxi narrowed her beautiful eyes into slits, flashing a dangerous gleam.

Feeling the surge of Energy Mechanism outside, Bai Muxi quickly whispered a warning:

"My lord, that woman is about to make her move."

"Wrong," Xu Yuan asserted without hesitation:

"Xu Mengxi values procedural justice over the results."

"Qin Weishu comes from a Sect Family, and arresting him requires an arrest warrant from the Xiancheng Pavilion. The Pavilion is filled with people from the Sects; how could they issue her an arrest warrant? So she will definitely not make the first move."

Shocked that such rigid people existed in the world, Bai Muxi hesitated slightly before asking:

"If she can’t arrest anyone, then what’s the point of her blocking the way here?"

Using Spiritual Vision to sense the tumultuous Origin Qi outside, Xu Yuan recalled his past experiences and murmured with an ambiguous grin:

"Of course, it’s ’fishing law enforcement.’ As long as Qin Weishu makes a move to attack her, he can be jailed directly under the law.’

"But how could Qin Weishu possibly attack an official of The Imperial Court in the street?" Bai Muxi asked with furrowed brows.

"Use a Qi Machine Lock on him," Xu Yuan stated matter-of-factly. "Is using a Qi Machine Lock on someone illegal? Not at all."

"...."

As these words fell, Bai Muxi’s Origin Qi suddenly burst forth, and a multicolored five-element barrier quietly enveloped the carriage, protecting it completely.

Because, just as Xu Yuan said, at the moment Xu Mengxi’s Energy Mechanism penetrated the Huaijiu carriage and locked onto Qin Weishu, the middle-aged coachman’s face turned cold, and with a whoosh, he drew the curved saber he was carrying.

With a saber raised to the sky, the sweeping blade aura instantly dispersed the Qi Machine Lock targeting his master.

Watching this scene unfold, Xu Yuan could not help but chuckle out loud.

Qin Weishu, despite his pampered upbringing, was still too inexperienced.

Such an obvious trap, and he jumped right in.