Chapter 18 Sword Seed
On the streets of Lin'an City, Cao Gong and his group rode on horseback.
"Mr. Cao, this is a rare opportunity, are we really retreating now?" Chen Li said, riding on his horse. To his left was Chen Zongzhi, while County Magistrate Cao Gong was ahead. Both sides were well-acquainted due to frequent interactions.
The Demon Suppression Army followed behind, though Cao Gong was merely acting as their commander. They were not officially under his jurisdiction.
"That snake demon's true form is a Jiao Python. Even the Wuxiang Monk from Jingang Temple retreated after probing its power. There's no way we can handle it either. However, the evidence of Jiaolong Mountain Villa conspiring with demons and ghosts to wreak havoc in Lin'an has been perfectly established. Tomorrow, we can expose this news. By then, once people from Chuzhou arrive..."
Cao Gong's eyes gleamed sharply. What followed would be beyond his scope of action. Prominent figures from Chuzhou were expected to arrive; rumors suggested even the Prefect himself might appear, along with cultivators from various major sects.
As the County Magistrate of Lin'an County, Cao Gong wielded considerable authority in the city, but compared to Chuzhou, his clout seemed insignificant.
For years, Fulong Manor had remained a forbidden zone for the government. Even he dared not speak of it openly. But now, they had the chance to eradicate it entirely. He eagerly anticipated investigating how many "women" were hidden there.
Furthermore, today brought an unexpected gain—the Sword Cultivator had been drawn into this matter. This development was precisely what the higher-ups desired.
"Congratulations, sir. This achievement marks a significant contribution. I believe your promotion is within reach," Chen Li remarked.
"All thanks to Lord County Magistrate's excellent leadership," Cao Gong responded thoughtfully. He looked at Chen Zongzhi and said, "Zongzhi, accompany the Second Young Master back to the Chen Residence later. The Second Young Master deserves credit for this incident as well."
"Thank you, Mr. Cao," Chen Li replied with a bow. *Inwardly, he thought to himself how shrewd Cao Gong was, casually passing goodwill without effort.*