CHAPTER 228: CHAPTER 121: FIRE BURNING RED CLIFF 3.0! EPIC-LEVEL COLLAPSE! (6K)

The government office was deathly silent, you could hear a pin drop.

The crowd looked confused, wondering if there was something wrong with their ears.

Rightful defense?

Not long ago, Jian Yinsan had been seriously injured by Chen Mo, the difference in their strength was like heaven and earth.

Besides, Chen Mo had the Qilin and Flying Phoenix Tokens on him. Even with eight hundred guts, Jian Yinsan wouldn’t dare lay a finger on him!

Back on Cangyun Mountain, there were many witnesses, including dozens of assistant officers from the sub-government office, who saw the entire incident... Jian Yinsan had already knelt down to admit his faults, yet Chen Mo still defiantly beheaded him!

It clearly showed his intent to clear out all obstacles, to cut the grass to eliminate the roots!

Killing an imperial official is a heinous crime, even with a Death Exemption Token, one should still be severely punished according to the law!

Yet he was declared innocent, merely fined with three months of salary as a symbolic gesture...

Qiu Longgang’s throat felt dry, he swallowed hard.

"Mr. Chen is under imperial favor, showered with grace, it’s never been a secret... But such blatant favoritism is a bit too absurd, isn’t it?"

"Hundred Household Chen."

Chen Mo was contemplating the update for "Fire Burning Red Cliff," when Bai Lingchuan’s voice reached his ears, handing him the Yellow Decree, "Stop being stunned, hurry up and receive the imperial edict?"

"This humble officer accepts the edict, thanks to Her Majesty’s grace."

Chen Mo bowed and received it.

Bai Lingchuan stroked his beard, speaking in a deep voice: "For some time now, due to the turmoil in the Fire Department, many officials have fallen, several chiefs have tripped up, resulting in severe damage to the primordial qi of the government office, with few usable people left."

"They say the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility."

"The capability of Hundred Household Chen is undeniable, so I hope you will put more effort into government affairs."

?

The crowd’s expressions were somewhat strange.

Indeed, the Fire Department has been experiencing many disturbances lately, but do you really understand the source of these disturbances?

First, General Yan Liang was thrown into the Imperial Prison, followed by Hundred Household Chu Zhuo being killed, and now Deputy Thousand Households Jian Yinsan has been beheaded... All done by Chen Mo!

If officials keep dying or being incapacitated, how could the primordial qi not be severely damaged?!

Judging from Bai Lingchuan’s words, there’s even the idea of promoting Chen Mo to Deputy Thousand Households... Does he not know Chen Mo tends to kill his superiors? Should that day arrive, even Households Commander Bai might not understand what’s going on!

Chen Mo cupped his hands and said: "Thankful for your trust, I will certainly exert myself to the fullest, weathering all hardships!"

"Good."

Bai Lingchuan nodded as he looked at Chen Mo with approval.

"The edict has been fully delivered, and there are official duties waiting in the pavilion, so I cannot stay long. If you need anything in the future, you can come to Qilin Pavilion to find me."

"Thank you, sir."

Chen Mo escorted Bai Lingchuan out of the government office.

Upon returning to the government office, everyone stared at him with a vacant expression.

Chen Mo frowned and said: "Why are you all looking at me like this?"

Qiu Longgang approached and said in a soft voice: "Mr. Chen, honestly, what is your relationship with Her Majesty the Empress?"

In the past, the Eastern Royal Palace had ordered the Judicial Inspector to investigate Jian Yinsan, and it didn’t feel right to him.

Could it be that Mr. Chen and the Empress are somehow related?

Chen Mo glanced at him, "The Yellow Decree clearly states that I acted in rightful defense. Her Majesty the Empress judged wisely and cleared my name... Do you dare to question Her Majesty’s judgment?"

Ha, who would believe that!

Of course, Qiu Longgang didn’t believe him, but he couldn’t refute it either.

Her Majesty’s words are final, the dead cannot reverse the case.

Qiu Longgang blinked and said coquettishly: "With Jian Yinsan, the roadblock, out of the way, and gaining the favor of Households Commander Bai, Mr. Chen surely has great prospects in the future... If you rise to prominence, don’t forget about me~"

As long as Chen Mo accumulates a few years of experience and improves his cultivation realm, entering Qilin Pavilion seems like a certainty.

He must cling tightly to this important power source!

Seeing the heavily made-up face, Chen Mo shivered, raising his hand to throw out a dark light.

Swoosh—

?!

Triggered by conditions, Qiu Longgang chased after it like a wild horse unleashed.

"Finally some peace..."

This act by Her Majesty was beyond Chen Mo’s expectations.

Not to mention saving the Death Exemption Token, which will surely be of great use in the future!

Recalling what happened outside the Imperial Palace, a cold glint flashed in Chen Mo’s eyes.

The feud from the last Hundred Flowers Meeting still remains unresolved... If they dare push further, he won’t mind barging into Prince Yu Mansion!

However, the strength of that old man is quite formidable, at least beyond Chen Mo’s current comprehension, and Princely Heir Chu Heng possesses an unusual aura, meaning he must quickly enhance his strength to seize control.

The second volume of Mixed Element Skill has already been completed, and the Leopard Bloodfire Elixir is almost refined. Once the acupoints are filled, he can prepare to break through to the Fourth-Level Divine Sea Stage!

"This time, Busty Empress really came through, the sense of backdoor access is indeed exhilarating..."

"Wait, backdoor access?"

Chen Mo had a sudden inspiration, thinking about the iteration plan for "Fire Burning Red Cliff 3.0."

Yet before application, technical testing is necessary to avoid mishaps... Now, the question is, who should be the beta tester?

The government office staff had dispersed, returning to their respective posts.

"Sir."

This time, Li Yuan approached.

She is among few who knew of Chen Mo’s movements ahead of time.

However, she never expected Chen Mo to single-handedly overshadow two chief Holy Sect leaders and seize the final inheritance from the Secret Realm!

"You are indeed the man I’ve chosen, truly a peerless hero!"

Her fair, delicate face revealed a faint blush, her heroic brows transforming into gentle tenderness, her eyes seeming to overflow with clarity.

Li Yuan trained in domineering Sword Intent, fearless and bold, never yielding to others.

Unless...

That man was Chen Mo.

"General Li, have you handled the tax evasion issue properly while I was away?" Chen Mo asked coldly, arms crossed.