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nChapter 974: Chapter 974 Arrest

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

n“Rise,” the magistrate demanded, disbelief etched on his face. “What happened to General Hong? Was he truly struck by lightning?”

n“Yes, yes,” a soldier stammered. “A bolt of lightning struck General Hong’s head like a blinding flash. His hair burned instantly.”

nThe revelation contorted the magistrate’s expression. He understood the power of Mother God’s intervention. But her meddling in this affair threw his plans into disarray. If Gu Chengsi remained alive, their own lives were at stake.

n“Guard General Hong well,” he barked. “I’m heading to the government office.”

nUpon reaching the office, he gathered the other officials for a tense discussion.

nObserving their scheming, Zhou Ying realized it was a den of vipers.

nIt was no wonder that they sought Gu Chengsi’s demise.

nReturning to Gu Chengrui, Zhou Ying relayed what she witnessed and overheard. “The Qianzhou soldiers… I can’t tell if they’re loyal or not. This situation is a real headache.”

nGu Chengrui slammed the account book shut. “They’re all in cahoots. Everything is documented in this book.”

n“Then what’s our course of action? Transfer troops from another region?”

n“No need,” Gu Chengrui countered. “Speed is paramount. With your power and swift action, we can take down this corrupt group quickly.”

n“Alright, what do you need me to do?”

nGu Chengrui glanced at their children and noticed they were still playing around. He leaned closer and whispered a plan into her ear.

n“Be careful,” Zhou Ying cautioned, a flicker of worry in her eyes.

n“Don’t worry,” Gu Chengrui reassured her. “You take care of yourself too. I’ll come back for you.”

nWith that, he gathered fifteen guards and rushed to the prefecture after a quick meal.

nMeanwhile, Zhou Ying provided directions to the medical center where they were holding General Hong captive. “Turn left at the intersection, then right. It’s the fifth house on the left.”

n“How many guards are there?”

n“Five, currently. Be cautious.”

n“You be careful too,” Gu Chengrui replied before dismounting and leaving the horses at the inn. He marched straight towards the medical center.

nTaking the soldiers by surprise, Gu Chengrui and his men subdued and tied them up. He then approached the barely conscious General Hong.

nThough he was breathing weakly, the strong electric current ravaged his body, leaving him critically ill. With proper medical care and half a year of recuperation, he might survive, but as a frail shell of his former self.

nOtherwise, his demise was imminent within three days.

nGu Chengrui left five men here to guard everyone and then led his men to the mansion of General Liu, the commander of the garrison.

nGu Chengrui didn’t barge in but notified Zhou Ying and asked someone to announce his visit.

nWhen General Liu heard that Gu Chengrui was visiting, he didn’t believe it at first.

nBut soon, his forehead started to sweat. Was this guy here to support Gu Chengsi? If that were the case, it would be bad.

nHe then looked at the butler and asked, “Did he come alone, or did he bring people with him?”

n“He brought ten people with him,” the butler replied.

n“Ten people?” After hearing this, General Liu pondered for a moment and then said, “Invite him in. Also, gather our guards. If there is a conflict, put them under house arrest first.”

n“General, but he’s the Marquis?”

n“So what if he’s the Marquis? Once he’s on our territory, even a dragon has to coil up for me.”

n“Yes.” The butler, though disapproving, didn’t say anything more and went out to carry out the order.

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