Refining the True from the False: Becoming a God Starting with Devouring a True Dragon

Chapter 57 Bullying Others by Taking Advantage of Their Power!

In Heihe County, would anyone dare to disrespect County Commandant Ji Shichang?

Xie Dajiao really couldn't think of anything.

Needless to say, in the yamen (government office), the three bigwigs are the county magistrate, the county assistant magistrate, and the county commandant. The county magistrate, who is a seventh-rank official, has no say in anything.

Among the various martial arts schools and gangs in the bustling streets, and the diverse characters from all walks of life in the martial arts world, County Magistrate Ji is known for his strong sense of loyalty and righteousness, earning him both praise and criticism. However, because of his strong sense of loyalty and righteousness, he is also "not very concerned about his status" — and thus wields the most power.

Of the three leaders, only Magistrate Gao's faction dabbled in everything, but failed to excel at anything, making them the weakest among the three.

In other words,

Of the three factions, only the county magistrate and County Lieutenant Ji were truly capable.

However, County Magistrate Ji has a tremendous advantage.

In this border region where military officials wielded more power than civil officials, and the military government held sway over the frontier, Ji County Magistrate's maternal family belonged to the Heihe Army.

It's fine on ordinary days.

But if something happens at Ten Thousand Demon Mountain, this ninth-rank county magistrate's power will rise accordingly.

That's why I was able to latch onto this powerful figure...

Do not do too much, do not do too little, and do not make mistakes.

Then rising to prominence is only a matter of time.

Therefore, Xie Dajiao thought that Zhou Fu was simply too stupid.

"Why did you have to provoke Wang Qi, who can kill the Azure Python?"

"A promising future was handed to me without my knowledge."

Xie Dajiao proudly raised her celadon-glazed wine cup and took a sip of Chunshui Pavilion's specialty Chunshui wine.

hiss~

"Pfft." He tasted it, but couldn't figure out what was so good about this ten-coin-per-sip wine.

But I felt wonderful.

He wouldn't follow Zhou Fu's foolish path and think about killing Wang Qi or anything like that.

I just said what needed to be said and didn't cause any more trouble.

To avoid being cornered and risking one's life.

In his opinion,

Wang Qi is a typical genius.

They are proud and arrogant, and unwilling to bow their heads.

It's just a secret technique that can make one's skin fair and improve one's blood circulation. The Ji County Magistrate's family probably already has one.

All I want is your attitude.

As a result, you have neither the right attitude nor the right background.

Wouldn't they deserve to be on the King of Hell's Book of Life and Death?

He didn't dislike Wang Qi; in fact, he liked him a little.

He is handsome and efficient.

If it weren't for the fact that his chance to climb the ladder might only come once, he wouldn't have to seize it. I would still be very willing to be friends with him.

The words I spoke in front of Wang Qi yesterday were three parts truth and seven parts acting.

In this life,

You always have to make choices, you always have to act.

The noise around him was deafening, the fragrance wafted in the air, and the melodious sound of the zither filled the air—just like his future career prospects.

They floated uphill amidst the laughter and chatter.

"Brother Xie, look at the door—there's a madman rolling around in the snow."

The young master of a small money exchange, sitting by the window, patted Xie Dajiao on the shoulder with a smile.

"Where?"

Xie Dajiao excitedly leaned against the window, "Hey, there really is a fool rolling around in the snow."

The people around were all quite young and were enjoying the spectacle.

One by one, heads crowded around, and half the guests in the building leaned out of the windows or stood at the door to join in the fun.

He was still muttering it aloud.

"This guy's only wearing underwear; he probably got kicked out of his house by his wife, right?"

"No, no, in my opinion, he's been cuckolded and has gone mad."

The young master of the small money exchange shouted, "Fool, come here to grandpa, grandpa will reward you with a jug of liquor!"

Then·-·

The figure that was rolling around in the snow, clutching its head, actually rolled all the way to the entrance of Chunshui Pavilion.

"You lunatic, get out of here."

The guard standing in front of Chunshui Pavilion impatiently kicked it over.

The guard's kick missed its mark, passing right over the man's head.

It wasn't that he changed his course, but that the guard lost his leg. —"

It was twisted off by the madman.

Blood gushed forth, staining the area in front of Chunshui Pavilion red.

then,

The "madman" who had rolled all the way here, looking at the thigh that was constantly deforming and bleeding in his hands, slowly stood up.

suddenly,

The Spring Water Pavilion was completely silent.

Everyone stared at that face in disbelief.

Heihe County Commandant

Ji Shichang.

At this moment, this important figure lowered his eyes and slowly stepped into Chunshui Pavilion.

The onlookers who had originally come to watch the spectacle had already quietly pulled back the gauze curtains and closed the wooden doors of the side rooms.

Some of those who had previously made outrageous statements now wished they could jump out of the window and escape.

However, the one with the most complicated feelings was Xie Dajiao.

Why did my future father-in-law suddenly roll over here?!

He didn't understand.

Xie Dajiao suddenly frowned, and a strong smell of urine suddenly filled the private room.

He glanced at the man beside him, the son of the small money lender who had spoken rudely earlier, now trembling all over.

Bang, bang, bang.

Ji Shichang stepped onto the stairs in silence.

Then he suddenly stopped at the door of Xie Dajiao's room and said calmly, "Go back and have your father exchange all his belongings for liquor and send it to my residence."

Pfft!

The young master of the small money lender immediately knelt in his own urine, his voice trembling, and said, "Thank you, Magistrate, for your mercy!"

He was so moved that he cried tears of joy.

He knew that his life was spared.

Xie Dajiao looked at the young master of the small money shop, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes.

This is the power of Ji Shichang.

Just one sentence

This was enough to bankrupt the young master of a money exchange with a family fortune of several thousand taels of silver, and even make him genuinely grateful.

On this small plot of land in Heihe County.

No one could shake Ji Shichang's position anymore.

Pfft!

Before Xie Dajiao could even finish her thought, she saw Ji Shichang kneeling in front of the door of the side room on the third floor.

Just like this young master of the money exchange.

In a flash,

Xie Dajiao felt as if something inside her heart had shattered.

Why was Ji Shichang rolling around in the snow? And why was the dignified county magistrate kneeling on the third floor? Who was that person in that room?

Countless thoughts were swirling in his mind, leaving him in a state of utter confusion.

"Ji Shichang, the county magistrate of Heihe County, pays his respects to the young master."

Ji Shichang spoke in a deep voice.

in the house,

A calm voice came from Long Gongzi.

"Come in."

Ji Shichang carefully pushed open the door and went inside.

He first bowed respectfully to the figures in the room, then glanced warily at the two people inside. He saw Wang Qi and Young Master Long sitting at a table…

Even when Wang Qi was sitting in the main seat.

My mind was filled with endless confusion.

How could it be him?!

How could the son of a constable get involved with someone like Master Long?

He racked his brains but couldn't find any reason.

Young Master Long continued, "County Commandant Ji, I've heard you have a grudge against Master Wang, so I'd like to act as a peacemaker."

"You explain the cause and effect, and whether you are right or wrong."

Ji Shichang looked up and glanced at Young Master Long.

He said very frankly, "All my mistakes lie in my insatiable greed."

"I, Ji Shichang, apologize to Young Master Wang!"

As he spoke,

He bowed to Wang Qi, cupped his hands, and paid his respects.

"Hey~" Young Master Long raised his hand, "County Commandant Ji, you'd better make things clear."

"What exactly happened? Whose fault is it?"

"Tell me in detail."

Ji Shichang paused for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "It was my subordinate Zhou Fu who tried to sabotage Young Master Wang and steal a second-tier Azure Python demon. In the end, Young Master Wang killed him instead."

"Later, because I coveted the opportunity that Young Master Wang possessed, I went to his door to demand it—"

He explained the whole story in great detail.

"Ji Shichang is ashamed! Due to a momentary lapse of judgment, I have offended Young Master Wang. I beg Young Master Wang to forgive me!"

Young Master Long shook his head again.

"No, that's not right."

Ji Shichang was stunned. "Young Master, everything I said is true."

"Is it really gone?"

"It's gone!"

"Then County Magistrate Ji might as well kneel down and think it over. Kneeling down might clear his head a bit," Young Master Long spoke up again.

Ji Shichang glanced at the calm eyes of the young master Long.

He gritted his teeth and knelt on the ground!

He continued, "If Young Master Long doesn't believe me, just ask Wang Qi!"

Young Master Long remained unmoved. "You are a ninth-rank county lieutenant of Heihe County, the local official of Heihe County, yet you can't even explain this simple matter clearly?"

Ji Shichang pondered.

He didn't know what this young master from Long wanted to do.

We can only speculate.

moment,

He took a deep breath and spoke again.

"I was blinded by self-interest and wanted to recruit Young Master Wang as my subordinate—that's why I resorted to this strategy. But Young Master Wang didn't give me any face, making me feel that he's ungrateful—"

He recounted the whole story again, adding some psychological details.

But in response to him,

It was still Young Master Long who shook his head.

"It's still not right."

"Think about it again."

Ji Shichang was stunned. He looked at Wang Qi next to the young master Long and suddenly realized.

A sense of humiliation welled up in my heart.

He slowly and laboriously lowered his head towards Wang Qi.

"Young Master Wang, I, Ji Shichang, have offended you greatly. Here—I kowtow to you and admit my mistakes!"

"Please, have mercy and spare my life!"

Bang bang bang. —

Ji Shichang kowtowed three times before raising his head.

"not enough."

Young Master Long spoke again.

Ji Shichang gritted his teeth and kowtowed again.

The sound was also a few decibels louder than before.

Bang bang bang...

They kowtowed three times again.

"not enough!"

"Still not enough!"

"Not enough, more..."

Wang Qi, who was standing to the side, had lost count of how many times Ji Shichang had kowtowed, but at this moment he only had one feeling in his heart.

That was so damn awesome!

That was so satisfying!

Until Ji Shichang's forehead was broken and blood flowed.

Young Master Long then changed his words.

"County Magistrate Ji, how does it feel to be bullied by those who abuse their power?"

Ji Shichang was trembling all over, his lips were bitten until they bled, and his fingers were embedded in his flesh, bleeding profusely.

Suddenly,

His blood rushed to his head, turning his entire face a deep, purplish-red.

Boom!

He collapsed to the ground and fainted on the spot.