The Imperial Guards, like Yama, slaughtered until the Empress cried out for help.

Dragging Xu Laosan outside, the Lin family head and others who had fallen into the pond had already been pulled out by the yamen runners.

Shen Qing casually tossed Xu Laosan, whom he was holding, to the scholar.

He then summoned a constable from the side.

"Are you a local? Do you know where Niujiaoshan is?"

The bailiff felt his legs go weak at the sight of Xu Laosan's miserable state and collapsed to the ground, speechless.

Shen Qing glanced at him, grabbed the constable's arm, lifted him up, and placed him on a wooden stake to the side, then patted the dust off his body.

"What are you afraid of? You're not the one who committed the crime."

The constable was taken aback. "That's right, I'm not the one who committed the crime, so what am I afraid of?"

"My lord, this Ox Horn Mountain is just south of Ping'an Town, about ten miles away. It's easy to spot; it looks like an ox horn."

Shen Qing nodded and patted the constable on the shoulder.

The constable's eyes immediately reddened. Wasn't it said that the Embroidered Uniform Guard killed people without blinking an eye?

But now that I look at him, this commander is not only handsome, but also a good person.

Shen Qing looked at the scholar to one side.

"Have you received any news from Black Dog?"

There are two suspects in total, one is Xu Laosan and the other is Lu Heizhang.

Xu Laosan's strength was unknown, so Shen Qing personally arrested him. Lu Heizhang was at the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm, while Black Dog Lao Li led six Imperial Guards and a dozen or so constables to surround and suppress him.

Hearing Xu Laosan's screams, even the scholar, a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, gasped in shock.

"Reporting to the boss, Black Dog sent a letter saying that Lu Heizhang didn't resist and has been captured."

Shen Qing waved his hand: "Set off fireworks, assemble, and make them release Lu Hei Zhang."

The scholar's eyes sharpened, and he drew a crossbow from his waist, shooting a streak of red smoke into the sky.

Then he looked at Shen Qing.

"Sir, what are we gathering here for?"

"Crush Niujiaoshan and behead Xu Laosan's accomplice."

People say that the Embroidered Uniform Guards live their lives with their heads hanging by a thread.

This is indeed true. It is inevitable that the Embroidered Uniform Guard would make enemies by killing people, and it was not uncommon for enemies to come to their door to seek revenge.

However, there are ways to avoid these problems.

Then find your enemy first and put his head on your belt.

Shen Qing snorted and walked to a corner on the side.

Suddenly, a sound rang in my ears.

[A new day has begun! Congratulations on receiving a chance to upgrade your entry!]

Shen Qing looked at the bright moon obscured by dark clouds in the sky. Was it already past midnight?

Current cultivation level: Second level of the Acquired Realm

[Current Cultivation Technique: Overbearing Meridian Opening Technique]

[Current Martial Arts: Wind-Rolling Saber Technique (Perfected), Free and Easy Step (Perfected)]

[Current term]

[Unfettered Mind (Red), Innate Sword Immortal (Red), Drunkard (Green), Fan Master (Green), Extraordinary Physical Body (Green)]

[Current upgrade opportunity: 4]

Four days later, I had accumulated four more chances to upgrade an entry, which was enough to upgrade another green entry to red.

Shen Qing could be promoted once a day.

Enjoy the thrill of terms going from weak to strong, but...

Shen Qing preferred a different feeling.

That is.

All in!

Come on! You're physically extraordinary! Go all in!

Consume four entry upgrade opportunities.

Extraordinary physical body (green) upgrades to: Copper skin and iron bones (blue) upgrades to: Innate divine power (purple) upgrades to: Dragon tendons and tiger bones (gold) upgrades to: Physical sainthood (red)

Physical Achievement (Red): Physical strength is enhanced to the extreme, and control over muscles reaches its peak.

Shen Qing slowly opened his eyes, casually picked up a stone beside him, held it in his palm, and with a little force, without even using his internal energy, crushed the stone into powder.

Physical immortality?

That's excellent. As an ambitious young person who has traveled through time, it's natural to develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and practically.

If a time traveler has weaknesses, would they still be a time traveler?

Composing himself, he looked up and saw Black Dog and the others walking into the Lin residence.

They stood ramrod straight, all looking at Shen Qing, waiting for him to give the order.

Shen Qing stood up, grabbed the chain, and dragged Xu Laosan towards the gate.

Suddenly, a chubby middle-aged man jogged toward Shen Qing.

"Lord Shen, Lord Shen, please wait."

Shen Qing turned her head to look at him.

This chubby middle-aged man is the head of the Lin family, the one who was beaten into the pool by Xu Laosan. He has now woken up.

"Thank you so much, Lord Shen! If it weren't for you, my daughter would be doomed."

As he spoke, he took out three hundred-tael silver notes from his pocket.

"My Lin family is not a prominent family, this three hundred taels..."

Upon hearing this, all eyes turned to the Lin family head in unison, whether they were members of the Imperial Guards or yamen runners.

Noticing the gazes of those around him, the Lin family head's voice grew softer and softer.

Shen Qing couldn't hold back any longer: "You're bribing the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"

Sending gifts to the Embroidered Uniform Guard? And doing it openly and honestly—is that something a human being could even imagine?

However, as expected of a businessman, the head of the Lin family was quick-witted. He slapped his forehead and then kicked Xu Laosan.

"It really is true, Lord Shen. You see, my cultivation is still too weak. I was injured by this Xu Laosan and I even misspoke."

"These three hundred taels fell off Xu Laosan when he broke in just now; they're probably stolen goods."

Shen Qing snorted: "Scholar, confiscate the stolen goods."

At this point, Xu Laosan on the ground couldn't hold back any longer. He was beaten up and drenched with dirty water, and he was about to speak up to defend himself.

It has to be a scholar; quick-witted and agile, he stepped directly on Xu Laosan's mouth.

Shen Qing waved his hand: "Let's go! Annihilate Niujiao Mountain!"

"yes!"

All the Imperial Guards shouted and followed them out the gate.

The yamen runners and the Lin family all walked out the door to see Shen Qing off.

After Shen Qing and the others disappeared at the end of the street, the head constable looked at the Lin family head.

"Old Lin, I'm not trying to be mean, but what the hell are you thinking? Handing over silver notes to the Imperial Guards? Just what you said is enough to send a bunch of us to jail."

The Lin family head was also somewhat annoyed: "Don't say anymore, I was really hurt by Xu Laosan. He kicked me so hard that my head hit a rock, and then I was soaking in the pond for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Even if you come here, you'll be out of your mind."

Lin Yunyun then stepped forward and asked, "Uncle Constable, what was the identity of that official just now?"

The Lin family and the constable's family were old friends and had a good relationship. The constable also treated Lin Yunyun like his own daughter.

The constable gently rubbed Lin Yunyun's head with a hint of tenderness.

"You mean Lord Shen? He's an incredibly ruthless man. I only chatted with him briefly when the Imperial Guards were arresting that Lu Hei Zhang. Let me tell you, don't spread rumors."

As soon as they heard there was gossip to hear, everyone in the courtyard, whether injured or disabled, perked up their ears.

"This Lord Shen is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in Baiyun County."

"Just five days ago, this Lord Shen wiped out the Sishui Gang and the Huang family in one day, crushed the former head of Baiyun County, and also uncovered a stronghold of the White Dragon Cult."

Only then did the head constable look at the Lin family head with lingering fear.

"So you know, I almost peed my pants when you handed that silver note to such a ruthless person just now?"

Lin, the head of the Lin family, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He was a man of the world, and he had heard of the Huang family and the Sishui Gang. Either one of them was stronger than his Lin family. As for the General Flag and the White Dragon Sect, he didn't even dare to dream of them.

"I never expected Lord Shen to be so ruthless."

Lin Yunyun recalled the scene of Shen Qing descending from the sky to save her, and then she spoke with a smile.

"I think Lord Shen is a good man. Those families he wiped out definitely deserved it! What Lord Shen did must have been right!"

Just then, a weak voice came from the side; it was the yamen runner whom Shen Qing had asked for directions.

"I also think Lord Shen is a very good person."