Longevity Reward Redemption: The Immortal Clan Starts with Farmers

27: The death of Liu Jiang!Inside County Commandant Liu Jiang’s residence, County Commandant Liu Jiang had just taken a golden hairpin, intending to send it to Miss Lin, the County Magistrate’s daughter.

Suddenly, a group of burly men wearing official uniforms surrounded his mansion, sealing it off completely!

“Who are you people, daring to surround my mansion?”

County Commandant Liu Jiang strode out of the door, looking angrily at the burly men before him and asking.

At the same time, he was secretly astonished, because these burly men were all Martial Dao experts, their cultivation levels all above the Second Realm.

“County Commandant Liu Jiang, your crimes have been exposed! You embezzled funds and perverted justice. The County Magistrate has sentenced you to execution and confiscation of property. Why haven’t you surrendered yet!”

A slender young man walked out. It was Baili Ce. He held a long sword in his hand and looked coldly at County Commandant Liu Jiang as he spoke.

“Who are you, daring to speak such arrogant words?”

When County Commandant Liu Jiang heard the young man’s words, his heart sank. He never expected that the County Magistrate, whom he always thought was hands-off, would actually make an example of him this time.

“My name is Baili Ce, the new Immortal Official of Longwei County, specifically responsible for your arrest!”

Baili Ce pointed his long sword at County Commandant Liu Jiang and said in an icy voice:

“County Commandant Liu Jiang, hurry up and surrender!”

County Commandant Liu Jiang clenched his fists. On one hand, he was shocked by Baili Ce’s identity, and on the other, he was unwilling to accept this—he still had a promising future ahead of him!

He hadn’t Cultivated to the Martial Artist Fourth Realm, hadn’t become a Military Official in the county town, and hadn’t even married yet!

How could he possibly surrender? Although he knew that Immortal Officials were Cultivators, he was still unwilling to give up. If he couldn’t be an official, so be it. As long as he managed to break out, with his Martial Dao cultivation, he could make a decent living anywhere in the Jianghu.

“If you want me dead, then let me see your skill!”

County Commandant Liu Jiang roared angrily, then channeled his Vital Qi and rushed toward the entrance. He was known among the Jianghu as the Iron Refining Hand, because his hands were as hard as iron, capable of resisting blades and swords, demonstrating extremely high manual skill.

Although people continuously tried to intercept him along the way, County Commandant Liu Jiang broke their blades and swords with his bare hands. In an instant, he was about to rush out the door.

Baili Ce lightly tapped his toes and, like a gust of wind, blocked County Commandant Liu Jiang’s path.

“Iron Palm Splits the Mountain!”

County Commandant Liu Jiang had heard of the terror of Cultivators, so he used his full strength right away, smashing his pair of dark hands toward Baili Ce.

“Heh heh, mere tricks!”

Baili Ce chuckled softly, casually drew his long sword, and lightly swung it. His sword actually lit up with a burst of golden light, like Sword Qi projecting outward!

This Move alone showed Baili Ce’s extraordinary nature. One must know that projecting Sword Qi outward is a Move that only a Xiantian Martial Artist can unleash.

“Pfft!”

With a soft sound, County Commandant Liu Jiang’s hands, which could break swords and blades, were gently sliced open by the long sword glowing with golden Sword Aura, as if they were mere paper.

Immediately afterward, the sword light flashed, and the long sword was steadily plunged into County Commandant Liu Jiang’s throat.

County Commandant Liu Jiang was dead!

“Guards! Go confiscate the home of the criminal official County Commandant Liu Jiang and bring the stolen goods back to the Yamen for inventory.”

Baili Ce pulled out his long sword, didn’t spare a glance for County Commandant Liu Jiang’s corpse, and instructed his subordinates.

Consequently, the group rushed into County Commandant Liu Jiang’s house like ants moving house, gradually carrying out the silver and other items he had hidden!

This scene of County Commandant Liu Jiang’s death was clearly witnessed by Liu Jinshan, who was preparing to deliver the account books.

County Commandant Liu Jiang was dead. Liu Jinshan had lost his biggest backer. From today onward, their Liu Family would have to retreat and lie low in the small village, or the Liu Family would be finished too.

Liu Jinshan was filled with rage, but he knew that County Commandant Liu Jiang’s death was ordered by the County Magistrate. Their Liu Family could not resist; compared to the Imperial Court, they were too weak.

Next, the most important thing to consider was how the Liu Family could escape unscathed. He hoped County Commandant Liu Jiang’s death wouldn’t implicate their Liu Family.

Liu Jinshan waited outside the crowd until Baili Ce led his men to completely ransack the residence and withdraw from County Commandant Liu Jiang’s mansion. Only then did Liu Jinshan dare to walk inside.

He wailed twice while holding County Commandant Liu Jiang’s corpse, but he dared not hold a funeral. He merely collected the body for burial.

The death of County Commandant Liu Jiang was like an earthquake, instantly spreading throughout Longwei County.

Those who had sent silver were extremely anxious. County Commandant Liu Jiang had promised to handle matters for them! Now that he was dead, who would take care of things?

The wealthy families throughout Longwei County were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, constantly going to the Liu Family to inquire about the situation.

Chen Changsheng naturally heard about the death of County Commandant Liu Jiang. Furthermore, through Chuanwu’s inquiries, he learned that the cause of death was specifically related to corruption involving Military Conscription.

Chen Changsheng frowned deeply. A County Lieutenant had already died because of this, so the officials below surely wouldn’t dare to commit further corruption, having learned a lesson from the previous example.

“Alas, it seems we can’t avoid this conscription matter!”

Chen Changsheng sighed softly. His family would definitely need to send one person to enlist in the military.

Just as Chen Changsheng expected, a few days later, the Chen family received a notice of conscription, requiring them to provide one male adult over the age of eighteen.

At this moment, all Chen Family members were gathered within the four courtyards of the Chen residence.

“We Chen Family cannot avoid this conscription matter. Chuanwen, Chuanwu, what are your thoughts?”

Chen Changsheng looked at his two sons and asked. The only ones in his family who met the conscription requirements were Chuanwu and Chuanwen. As for Chuanjie, he was only nine years old—far too young.

“Father, let me go. Eldest Brother is the face of the Chen Family and just got married. We can’t let Eldest Sister-in-law worry, can we!”

Chen Chuanwen also frowned and said that the conscription had indeed disrupted the Chen Family’s plans, but since things had come to this, the best way was for him to enlist. The Chen Family’s reputation still needed Eldest Brother to uphold it.

“Second Brother, you don’t need to say anything. I think I should go!”

Chen Chuanwu waved his hand, interrupting Second Brother’s words. He walked up to Chen Changsheng and said:

“The better the martial arts, the safer one is on the battlefield. My martial arts are superior to Second Brother’s, so it is more suitable for me to go!”

“Furthermore, I am already married, and Juaner has confirmed she is pregnant. Second Brother doesn’t have a Wife yet. If something were to happen, he wouldn’t even have a descendant!”

“Father, let me go!”

Chen Changsheng looked at his two sons, who were arguing over who should enlist, and found it equally difficult to decide. However, the news of Wang Juan’s pregnancy mentioned by Chen Chuanwu brought a burst of joy to Chen Changsheng’s heart.

“Both of you have valid points. How about this: you two draw lots. Whoever wins goes!”

Chen Changsheng pondered for a while, unable to decide who should go, and simply resorted to the simplest method.

Thus, Chen Changsheng produced two bamboo sticks, one long and one short.

“The person who draws the long stick goes. Make your choice!”

The two brothers glanced at each other, and each took a bamboo stick.

“Open them up and look!”

Chen Changsheng said to the two. They opened their palms, revealing the sticks. Chuanwu had drawn the long stick.

“Father, I drew it. I’ll go this time!”

Chen Chuanwu bowed deeply to Chen Changsheng, then looked toward Chen Chuanwen and said:

“Chuanwen, you are also a Martial Artist of the Bone Tempering Realm now. After I enlist, you must uphold the family’s reputation and take good care of Father, Mother, and Younger Brother!”