CHAPTER 2351: CHAPTER 2351: THREW UP THE OVERNIGHT MEAL

"Did he replace the alchemists with a new group again? So many names on the list were removed—it seems his skills are indeed growing!"

"Master, there’s one more thing."

"What is it?"

Hearing his guard’s words, the already infuriated Lu Tianfeng snapped viciously.

At this moment, he wished Lin Baizhong was standing right in front of him, so he could personally twist his head off and kick it like a ball!

"That female alchemist who revealed our method of killing is currently in the inn. Reportedly, the four men went there to kill her but ended up captured. Meanwhile, the female alchemist remained completely unharmed."

The guard reported.

Upon hearing this, a shadow darkened Lu Tianfeng’s gaze.

Someone daring to ruin his plans—how could such a person be allowed to live?

However, since the female alchemist managed to fend off those four men, she likely wouldn’t be easy to deal with.

If it were an alchemist, they could use poison. But for an alchemist like her, using poison wouldn’t be that simple.

"Leave her be for now; deal with her later. What about the preparations for the trip to Haikuo Forest—are they in order?" he asked.

The guard froze at his question.

Looking up, he desperately wanted to ask: with only two alchemists left at their disposal, what good would it do to venture into Haikuo Forest, and how much more preparation was truly necessary?

However, such words were not something he dared to utter in this tense moment.

"Reporting to Master, everything has been arranged. Master, are you certain you want to go personally?" he asked.

"Of course!"

Lu Tianfeng spat coldly, his response succinct and cutting.

The matter at hand was of such importance that he simply had to attend personally.

Otherwise, relying on those two unreliable alchemists would accomplish nothing and waste years of his meticulous scheming.

"You, send another batch of alchemists over and see how many Lin Nian manages to keep." He commanded.

"Understood, Master," the guard responded.

The strongest batch of alchemists had already been driven away, so what use could the remaining ones possibly serve?

Yet, even these thoughts were words he dared not express aloud—he could only comply.

...

The next morning, at dawn.

Someone on the street discovered a blood-soaked corpse, so gruesome that the sight made two witnesses vomit up their dinners from the previous night.

Guards from Commander Lin’s office immediately mobilized, removing the corpse and thoroughly cleaning the streets, leaving not a single trace behind.

"It’s clear Commander Lin is back—his efficiency is unmatched."

"Exactly! A few days ago, before Commander Lin returned, anytime something happened on our streets, we all had to bear the burden together. Now, however, just a minor incident warrants immediate action from his office."

"To be honest, Young Master Tianfeng’s efficiency pales in comparison to Commander Lin’s."

"Young Master Tianfeng is said to be ill, isn’t he? If you ask me, he should be staying home to recuperate properly. Matters within the city aren’t something he should meddle with. Just look at our Commander Lin—how excellent he is."

The people on the street chattered among themselves, praising Lin Baizhong’s efficiency. Not only were those murderers captured, but now, whenever anything happened in the city streets, it was resolved immediately.

However, due to this, Lu Tianfeng’s reputation had been nearly destroyed.

Previously, when Lin Baizhong abruptly left, Lu Tianlan was unable to find anyone and happened to run into Lu Tianfeng. Lu Tianfeng took the initiative to handle the affairs of Commander Lin’s office.

Lu Tianlan simply let him proceed and did not intervene.