Chapter 67: The Gambler’s Sudden Death
After Bai Hongtu recalled his Flying Sword and openly demonstrated his sword control, a wave of cheers and praise erupted from the onlookers.
Once he clearly explained the situation, the officers immediately sealed off the street and sent people to retrieve Song Sanlang’s corpse.
“Hold on a moment!” Li Yanchu suddenly stopped the officers.
He turned to Bai Hongtu and said, “Don’t forget about the mountain demon outside the city... and this man could control a two-part corpse. He’s too dangerous to be handled carelessly.”
Bai Hongtu froze for a moment, then nodded in sudden understanding. “Good thinking. You’re very cautious!”
After a brief moment of thought, Li Yanchu said, “Buddy, could I trouble you to bring Head Constable Wang here as a witness?”
He then explained to the others, “This man practiced Demonic Dao. There’s a high chance his corpse may still be dangerous. The guards might lose their lives if something happens during transport. If Head Constable Wang comes to witness it, then Young Master Bai can destroy the corpse on the spot using sword techniques. Better safe than sorry.”
The officer’s face changed slightly. Recalling the strange disappearances in Wei City’s prison, a chill ran down his spine.
“Daoist Master Yanchu, thank you for thinking of our safety. I’ll go fetch Head Constable Wang immediately.”
The surrounding officers and local militia couldn’t help but cast grateful looks at Li Yanchu. If it had been a normal situation, perhaps Bai Hongtu would have felt like Li Yanchu was stealing the spotlight. But tonight, a sinister corpse-bearer had been slain personally by Bai Hongtu using his Flying Sword Technique, and that alone had brought him no small amount of glory.