Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 224 - 194: Direct Threat, Perilous Cave

Chapter 224: Chapter 194: Direct Threat, Perilous Cave

"You know, Dongjiang is squeezed between mountains and the sea, fighting battles on two fronts. The pressure is really too much.

The carcasses of the Blood Eagles greatly enhance our combat strength, having this stuff would also help us to clear out the ferocious beasts around Dongjiang more effectively, and maintain peace in the region."

This Colonel Chu spoke with sincere passion.

He almost believed himself.

Zhou Ping’an was visibly moved, "General Chu really has it tough."

He looked around and sighed, "Well, I have no problem with buying it for a hundred million, and not a cent less for the compensation...

I don’t care how you raise the funds, but without a proper explanation for today’s artillery attack, this issue simply cannot be bypassed.

Of course, if you don’t compensate, that’s also fine. We don’t have to do business, and I’ll find another way to get even someday."

Zhou Ping’an glanced unintentionally towards the west.

There, of course, was the Nineteenth Division’s camp.

The fact that Zhao Shirong could bring out four artillery vehicles, do you think such a matter is the doing of just one or two individuals?

If we really start to investigate...

Without dozens of heads rolling, this matter simply cannot be settled.

An iceberg three feet thick did not form in a single day.

If you find one cockroach in the kitchen...

In the unseen corners, there must surely be an entire nest of cockroaches.

If the Nineteenth Division is in such a state, and you insist that Chu Zhengming, as its leader, knows nothing about it, you’re seriously underestimating him.

To feign ignorance and blend in with the dust, that’s his way of doing things.

Zhou Ping’an could also guess.

This person in front of him, who swore he would investigate thoroughly and execute this and that person...

In reality, it was all just talk.

Would he really be willing to be ruthless with his own loyal subordinates?

Isn’t he afraid of his subordinates losing heart?

It’s all so intertwined and complicated.

Why should he bother cutting off his own arm for the sake of a mid-level Police Security system official?

Just muddle through and it’ll be over.

Zhou Ping’an was certain that Shen Dalin, the pitiful-looking chief officer of the artillery battalion with an innocent face, was probably seething inside.

He wouldn’t think he did anything wrong, but would feel that today’s incident led to his punishment and injury...

When he finds an opportunity later, he’ll surely seek revenge and make a sneak attack.

And what does it mean that Zhao Shirong could send him four Tiger Roar artillery vehicles?

It signifies that this person must have an intricate and entangled relationship with the Zhao Family.

The next time they meet, he will be a significant risk.

As for Chu Zhengming...

Zhou Ping’an didn’t detect any malice or hostility in his emotions for the time being.

But the desire and greed were undeniable.

That too is human nature.

Looking for a bargain? Dream on.

"Okay."

Chu Zhengming thought for a moment and surprisingly didn’t haggle or beat around the bush.

It wasn’t clear which of Zhou Ping’an’s words had struck a chord with him.

He gritted his teeth and agreed on the spot.

He said with a bitter smile, "Brother Zhou, I never imagined that someone as skilled as you in martial arts would also be so shrewd in business.

Again, I say, if one day you think of joining the Nineteenth Field Division, Chu Someone has a place ready for you."

"Generous."

Zhou Ping’an also raised his thumb, "General Chu flatters me. As for future matters, let’s talk about them in the future—who can be certain of anything."

His words were ambiguous, and it was uncertain whether Chu Zhengming understood.

He only hoped that after this encounter, Chu wouldn’t foster any resentment.

After providing his bank account number, Zhou Ping’an received a two hundred million transfer. He felt elated and let go of the artillery battalion attack incident.

There, he generously helped up the injured Shen Dalin, thoughtfully infusing an extremely dense Life and Death Impermanence death Qi, lingering hidden around his heart.

He said with a smile, "The mountain wind is harsh, and Director Shen is weakened from his injury. You should take care of your health to avoid catching a cold."

Having taken a bullet in the thigh and losing so much blood,

being weakened was a reasonable claim.

...

The Nineteenth Field Division, if nothing else, certainly had plenty of personnel.

With one command,

numerous robust soldiers in uniform arrived promptly.

They cleared the scene, carried away the carcasses of the Blood Eagles, and cordoned off the area.

Zhou Ping’an even saw several people in white lab coats actually searching along the way, digging up the red-stained traces on the ground along with the soil and stones.

"They really don’t let a single drop of blood go to waste, huh."

Witnessing this scene, Zhou Ping’an understood the value that his senior sister had placed on the negotiation before.

At the higher levels of trade, she obviously had more knowledge than him.

The body of a Commander Rank ferocious beast was even more precious than he had imagined.

"We’ve struck it rich, Ping’an, you owe us a treat."

Tang Tang’s forehead was covered with sweat that had been dried by the mountain breeze.

His face was oddly marked with spots of dust, and his ponytail was disheveled, looking quite the worse for wear.

But he was smiling happily.

At first, when they saw the Blood Eagle attacking and artillery shells sniping.

Not only was Zhou Ping’an slashed by the Blood Eagle’s wing blades, flying backwards several dozen meters, but the artillery shells also exploded close to him...

Seeing the thick smoke and mushroom cloud rising high at the time...

She almost thought Zhou Ping’an had been unfortunate.

Her heart leaped to her throat.

Pain made it difficult to breathe, and darkness blurred her vision.

Fortunately, she soon realized it had all been a false alarm.

The younger apprentice’s methods turned out to be much more adept than she had anticipated.

He was even able to predict and dodge the cannon attack as if he had foresight and could counter the Ferocious Beast’s manic pursuit with his blade without falling behind.

He hadn’t even been injured much.

What kind of ox or horse’s body was this?

It was incredibly resilient.

Thinking about how the Blood Eagle’s wings could stir dust from the ground, creating a large pit.

Even without having experienced it personally, Tang Tang understood just how powerful a Ferocious Beast’s claw strike was and how ferocious its attacks could be.

To withstand such an attack, it’d be hard to deny that he possessed S-rank strength.

’Did I actually mentor a younger apprentice who has S-rank combat power?’

"To think the shallow waters of Dongjiang could breed a dragon..."

"From now on, who would dare to look down on me? Can I walk around with more arrogance?"

Tang Tang thought about it and started to chuckle, her laughter so bright her teeth showed more than her eyes.

Zhou Ping’an didn’t know what she was laughing about, but casually responded, "Sister, you’ve earned me such a fortune; it’s not just being a guest once, I would be willing to invite you ten times."

Tang Tang’s phoenix eyes twinkled as she stealthily gave him a look. Was this really about treating someone to a meal?

This was about achieving meritorious deeds.

Today’s events, though somewhat twisted.

But the outcome was still good.

The majority of the merchant caravan and travelers were saved, with little loss.

To be precise, since the arrival of Police Security, no one was lost to the maw of the Ferocious Beast.

Later, during Zhou Ping’an’s confrontation with the Blood Eagle, where Qi Force clashed, some were blown away and got injured, but there was nothing serious.

As the on-the-spot commanding officer, this counted as experience, as a merit.

Although this may not be immediately rewarded...

But here in the Zhuxia Federation, merit is highly valued; those who deserve promotions, cannot be held back.

This way, it won’t take long for my younger apprentice to catch up to me in terms of official duties.

Thinking back to half a year ago, when Zhou Ping’an had just graduated, his lips still fuzzy with young hair, looking green and inexperienced.

Now he had a face full of determination and authority, one stern look, and even she felt a bit intimidated...

This growth was just too rapid.

...

Tang Tang didn’t feel she was wrong.

Earlier on the hillside.

When Zhou Ping’an was verbally sparring with Colonel Chu, he even seemed to have subtly suppressed the other party.

If not for that overwhelming momentum.

Chu Zhengming wouldn’t have agreed so decisively to offer compensation.

It’s hard to part with one’s wealth.

For a military commander, being directly asked for compensation with a threatening tone was undoubtedly a great humiliation.

Chu Zhengming should have been angry, incensed.

Yet, he just couldn’t summon the rage.

Instead, his heart felt as if it had been doused with cold water, and he couldn’t help but submit.

This subtle mindset was not clear to others.

But Tang Tang, being close, could feel it crystal clear.

There was even a moment when she could sense Zhou Ping’an’s murderous intent and determination.

If you can come at me, I too can stand my ground.

If you can’t handle the Blood Eagle, facing me, who personally slew this Commander Rank Ferocious Beast, what can you do?

Can you withstand my wrath?

These were the unspoken words of Zhou Ping’an.

Chu Zhengming, with his keen mind and quick thinking, had long understood.

Some things are better off when one steps back to see the wider perspective.

He clearly made the right choice.

"Do you think Chu Zhengming will play tricks afterward?"

Tang Tang turned her head to glance at the soldiers who were still bustling around, not stopping, unsure of what they were busy with, and suddenly asked.

"He wouldn’t dare," Zhou Ping’an said, his gaze falling on a deep pit 70 meters below the hillside, hinting at something: "Besides, he doesn’t have the energy to be concerned about me here."

There, the impact of the cannon had blown a 30-meter-wide, 7 or 8-meter-deep glass-like crater, indicating just how powerful the opponent’s cannon was.

Even Zhou Ping’an, if he had been right in the center of the explosion, bombarded by a cannon, would probably not die but would likely be seriously injured.

If his body’s muscular tissues were not entirely carbonized, they would at least be cooked seventy to eighty percent through.

It was normal for the ground to crack and shatter under such an attack.

However, if the cracks that appeared were circular, with stairs faintly visible...

That was very abnormal.

The key issue was when Zhou Ping’an, passing by 70 or 80 meters away, had just sent out his Mental Induction, he immediately felt a chill at his back and coolness on the top of his head.

Upon touching, he even broke out in a cold sweat.

A tremendous sense of Crisis Perception surged like a tide into his soul.

Startled, he quickly retracted his Mental Induction and dared not probe any further.

Pretending as if he had discovered nothing, he didn’t look back again and directly left with Tang Tang.

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