Zhang San, please behave yourself!
Chapter 165 - 161: Someone in this house is definitely colluding with the Heavenly Punishment Sect!

Chapter 165: Chapter 161: Someone in this house is definitely colluding with the Heavenly Punishment Sect!

Before the break of dawn, the sky was still dark.

The lazy ones were still sleeping.

But the diligent had already risen to visit the latrine.

The quiet air, still tinged with the smell of alcohol, was shattered by a scream.

"The prisoner is gone—"

Along with the discovery of a large hole in the cell wall, a martial artist shouted, yet Xiongfeng Manor remained eerily silent.

Only Military Chief Hua, who had risen early to exercise, heard someone shouting about something missing.

"This is terrible—"

The martial artist shouted again, but after a moment, facing the silent surroundings and the faint sound of snoring, his face showed only bewilderment.

"Mealtime has started early—"

Finally, half of the martial artists of Xiongfeng Manor woke up.

And then they discovered the prisoner was missing!

...

In the council meeting hall, all the Military Chiefs had arrived and took their seats on either side, while Lu Qingquan sat at the top with drooping hands, looking at Third Miss Gan, whose face was not looking so good.

After all, this was the second significant incident that Third Miss Gan had encountered since taking office.

The first major incident was when Zhang San and Fang Cunzai suppressed the internal strife of the Pure Stream Sword Sect and killed a Purple Mansion Realm powerhouse.

This second incident was the escape of a long-detained prisoner right under Third Miss Gan’s watch, so one could imagine how displeased she was at the moment.

Therefore, Lu Qingquan was very low-key today, being silent since he walked into the council meeting hall.

Military Chief Sun couldn’t bear the silence and was the first to speak up, "Why isn’t anyone talking? How did this person escape? We need an explanation, don’t we?"

Military Chief Hua nodded in agreement, saying, "Quickly explain what happened, don’t delay breakfast. Eating breakfast late can cause the stomach to digest some strange things in the body."

While speaking, Military Chief Hua noticed that Zhang San was also in the council meeting hall.

Wasn’t it so that only those at the Military Chief level could enter?

How did a martial artist get in?

"Zhang San, is it because of the brotherhood ceremony you held last night that our defenses were weak, causing this incident?"

In an instant, everyone’s gaze fell on Zhang San.

Situations like this would fluster anyone being questioned.

Especially a martial artist being questioned by a Military Chief.

However, Zhang San looked at Military Chief Hua with a face so indifferent that it bordered on disdain.

"Last night you all came, and the prisoner escaped in the evening. You say our defenses were weak, but I say there’s something wrong with you!"

Upon hearing these words, the several Military Chiefs who had been invited were annoyed.

Especially Military Chief Sun.

Though Military Chief Sun was a woman, words like gentle and tranquil had nothing to do with her!

"You little rascal! What do you mean?"

As she spoke, Military Chief Sun drew a giant blade from behind her back.

"Oh? What are you implying? Are we going to fight?"

Zhang San also stood up, placing his hand on the Horizontal Blade at his waist.

Ouyang Zhen immediately stood up to block Military Chief Sun, "Military Chief Sun, Zhang San was just analyzing possibilities, he didn’t mean to target anyone."

Military Chief Sun glared at Ouyang Zhen, whose temper was not much better than her own. Was he actually trying to calm her down today?

Military Chief Hua also stood up, pointing at Zhang San, he shouted angrily, "We Military Chiefs are discussing matters, what right does a martial artist like you have to speak up!"

Zhang San glared back and roared, "What are you, a delicate young lady that can’t be touched or offended? If you don’t like what I’m saying, then cut off your own ears!"

Lu Qingquan immediately came over to mediate, "Let’s not quarrel, everyone here is for the sake of the Town Martial Office, why the need to..."

"Shut up, is this any of your business?"

Zhang San shouted directly at Lu Qingquan.

With that outburst, everyone present was dumbfounded.

This was Lu Qingquan, notoriously petty, and here was a martial artist talking to a Deputy Officer like that—had he lost his mind?

Then, to the shock and schadenfreude of everyone, Lu Qingquan bowed his head to Zhang San and silently withdrew.

At that moment, Military Chief Sun, although reckless, also realized something was amiss.

Ouyang Zhen, who was known for his explosive temper, was completely calm today.

The legendarily narrow-minded Lu Qingquan surprisingly gave way so easily, there was something off about Zhang San!

Even though Military Chief Sun was still glaring, he silently sheathed the large saber he held.

But Taoist Priest Hua didn’t have such a good temper.

Seeing Zhang San’s arrogance, he took two steps forward, pointed at Zhang San’s nose, and shouted, "Kid, you better understand your place. In front of us, the military chiefs, how dare you speak!"

Zhang San pushed away Military Chief Hua’s hand with a snort.

"Someone must be feeling guilty! I, Zhang San, can guarantee it with a thump on my chest! Definitely, someone in this room is in cahoots with the Heavenly Punishment Sect!"

With each word from Zhang San, there was a ringing resonance, not at all like casual words, but as if he had conclusive evidence.

At this moment, as their eyes met, the air seemed to spark with the fire of war intent.

Third Miss Gan gave a light cough and spoke indifferently, "Three counts, and everyone get back to your seats. Three. Two."

The moment the count reached two, Zhang San immediately retreated, then sat back in his place, obedient as a primary school student.

However, Military Chief Hua was fearless.

Such verbal intimidation might scare martial artists, but what would a grand military chief like me be afraid of?

Of course, many military chiefs present knew that Military Chief Hua was indeed challenging Third Miss Gan’s authority to see the bottom line of this newly appointed Acting Officer.

"One."

Bang!

As Third Miss Gan softly finished the last count, everyone’s pupils caught a fleeting phantom, followed by another figure being flung out, crashing heavily into the courtyard outside the council hall.

Only then did a strong gust of wind reach the people inside.

What incredible speed.

Military Chief Sun couldn’t help but grasp Ouyang Zhen’s hand, expressing gratitude.

Had he not returned in time just now, he might have been the one sent flying with that punch.

Third Miss Gan returned to her seat and waved to Zhang San.

"Go, please bring Military Chief Hua back."

"Yes."

Zhang San walked over, checked Military Chief Hua’s injuries, and chuckled, "Military Chief Hua, stop playing dead. It’s just three broken ribs, do you really need to vomit blood for that?"

Saying so, Zhang San extended a hand towards Military Chief Hua in a friendly manner.

Then, grabbing one of Military Chief Hua’s legs, he dragged the man back into the council hall.

"I, Third Miss Gan, don’t have many merits, but I am fair. Let’s all talk about your views on this matter. Zhang San, you first."

Zhang San, who had just taken out a gourd of clean water from his Gluttonous Bag to wash his hands, immediately stood up, flicking the water from his hands.

"I was the one who caught the prisoner initially, and now that he has escaped, is my initial merit still valid?"

Third Miss Gan nodded.

"And if I catch the prisoner again, is there still merit?"

Third Miss Gan continued to nod.

"Then, if—just if—they escape again and I catch them once more, would I still earn merit for that?"

Everyone present was shocked.

Such a heaven-defying method of racking up contribution points, why hadn’t they thought of it before?

Third Miss Gan also smiled.

"Zhang San, do you think your ribs are tougher than Military Chief Hua’s?"

Zhang San grinned and said, "I’m just demonstrating that the criminal’s escape and recapture don’t really matter to me. After all, I can’t keep earning contribution points that way, right? Therefore, I surely wasn’t the one behind this."

"But surely one of our people here last night, the Xiongfeng Manor, wouldn’t have helped someone from the Wang Family take the prisoners away, right? The prisoners would be useless to the Wang Family. Wouldn’t they?"

"So, the military chiefs who arrived yesterday, and the person in charge of last night’s watch, are the most suspicious."

Lu Qingquan was enjoying the spectacle with a cheerful expression, as, after all, investigating anyone amounted to Third Miss Gan offending people.

If a superior suspects their subordinates, would those subordinates still listen and work hard?

But when he heard Zhang San mention the person responsible for last night’s watch arrangements, the smile on Lu Qingquan’s face suddenly vanished.