Chapter 311: 269: For the Purpose, We Can Resort to Any Means (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Words : 1912 Updated : Oct 9th, 2025

Chapter 311: Chapter 269: For the Purpose, We Can Resort to Any Means (Seeking Monthly Tickets) Just within Jingguan City, as tensions bubbled like fire, night silently fell. Atop Yunding Mountain, the moon hung upon the treetops. On the mountainside of Cloud Peak, there stood an estate built against the mountain, dominated by black and white tones, resembling the strokes in a landscape painting, with a waterfall cascading from the mountain top, setting off its surroundings. Under the cold white moonlight, the mist spread out, ethereal, like a fairyland outside this world. At this moment, a few dozen meters diagonally above the estate, a figure stood with his hands behind his back on a protruding rock from the steep cliff, overlooking, taking in the view of the estate below. Among the estate, Soldier Armor patrols continued relentlessly, and among them, a large number of rooms flickered with golden light, shrouded in a Prohibition. A pair of eyes gleamed with golden light as they gazed down at the rooms below, enveloped by the Golden Light Restriction. As the golden light flowed, the scenes within these rooms vividly appeared before his eyes. Some paced back and forth in a nostalgically fragrant room, brows furrowed and eyes fixed, their mood restless; Others released a cluster of fog, rendering the room hazy, obscuring their figures within it, and then under the cover of the fog aura, secretly employed various methods trying to quietly break the Prohibition, but in reality, they were only fooling themselves, as everything was being observed. Some were very calm, sitting cross-legged right in the room, entering meditation. ........ Each person had a different reaction. And these were the Heavenly Pass Experts that Chen Yuan had captured this morning, numbering twenty to thirty people. Since this morning, Chen Yuan had confined them here in this estate without saying a word. As for the owner of these golden eyes, it was naturally Chen Yuan. After his gaze swept back and forth, it finally rested on the room located at the westernmost edge of the estate, the light in his eyes flickering uncertainly, seemingly unsettled. If someone had been acquainted with Chen Yuan for a long time, it was rare to see such a reaction from this figure. Just then, Two sounds of wind blowing against clothing, rustling, sounded behind Chen Yuan, followed by two dark figures descending from the sky, landing behind Chen Yuan. “Subordinate Gao Yu” “Subordinate Fan Chou” “Meeting the Nine Colonels!” After the figures landed, clashing armor noises erupted, they bowed with both hands, their voices ringing clearly. One had the appearance of a scholar, about forty years old, with the air of a Confucian general, clean-faced with a three-inch beard, wearing an emerald thin armor over a black Flowing Cloud Robe; the other, with a black face and stout beard, thick eyebrows and raised hair, clad in a beast-belted official robe, bulky in stature with a fierce demeanour. The one with the Confucian general’s look was called Gao Yu, and the black-faced stout-bearded one was called Fan Chou, both were Record Officers left by The Overseers, responsible for managing internal military affairs within the office, previously subordinates to Pei Yanhu. With Pei Yanhu departing for Zhongchuan Pass, they were left to assist the Garrison of Four City Guards, civilian and military, to defend Jingguan City. Now, with Chen Yuan stationed here, they naturally and willingly assisted him. Jingguan City, in its current state, required such a powerful figure to suppress it, also greatly easing their minds. Both had their sighs. To say the least, among all those who knew this figure well, these two were surely included. As for why they would say this, it’s because since this figure had been promoted to Colonel, all relevant orders, Battle Merits, and documents had passed through these two, recorded in detail, displaying astonishing Battle Merit, astonishing to all. Even his background file, transferred from White Emperor City for storage, had been reviewed by them; outsiders only knew of this great figure’s fierce might and prominent emergence, yet unaware that he too had fought step by step from destitute and hostile environments. Respect arises from the most modest beginnings, commanding admiration and astonishment! “How are things going?” Chen Yuan, with his back turned, the flickering light in his eyes subdued, slowly asked. Hearing this, the white-faced Confucian general Gao Yu stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, “From the message passed by the Garrison of Four City Guards, the current clearing situation is stable, with no entities emerging disruptively. Some main culprits of the forces, upon catching wind, have fled, and the Garrison is currently pursuing them citywide, enhancing the guard and alertness at every city gate.” Chen Yuan hummed through his nose, then continued asking, “What about the others?” “Does the lord wish to inquire about the forces behind these people below?” Gao Yu’s eyes glanced downward, looking at the estate below. Saying this, he glanced to the side at the black-faced stout-bearded Record Officer Fan Chou. The latter immediately stepped forward, cupping his hands, “After the lord captured these Heavenly Pass Experts, your subordinate immediately dispatched Patrol Officers to investigate the reactions of the forces behind these people. Some are searching everywhere for our office’s connections, even approaching your subordinate, trying to probe the whereabouts of these Heavenly Pass Experts and to gauge the lord’s intentions. Others, in their haste... uh...” The black-faced stout-bearded subordinate, named Fan Chou, paused, hesitating to continue. “Are you trying to say that these people are cursing me?” At this time, Chen Yuan turned around, the mountain breeze causing his clothes to flutter and hair to fly wildly, only those faint golden eyes gleaming in the dark, causing both Record Officers’ eyes to sting and spirits to jump, hurriedly lowering their heads. With his head bowed, body stooped, and a somewhat tense expression, Fan Chou replied, “Lord, please calm your anger!” But Chen Yuan’s lips curved into a smile, “No harm!” “Scolding this general doesn’t amount to much, I rather hope they make more of a fuss.” Speaking of which, his gaze turned profound, “These people, if you beat them, you must make it hurt, best to make them forever silent.” “What a pity!” Upon hearing this, the two Record Officers felt a chill in their hearts. Although the Nine Colonels spoke with a laugh, the chill hidden behind those words made even them tense. It seems the Nine Colonels haven’t killed enough. Wishing to purge those who disobey. Such murderous intent made the two Record Officers feel apprehensive, fearing that excessive force might backfire, leading to great chaos in the city that could become uncontrollable. They usually assist the Main General with military and political affairs, and understand these principles quite clearly, hence they took the liberty. Then they saw the White-faced Confucian General Gao Yu raising his head, his eyes sparkling with determination, and his expression solemn, “The subordinate is worried that the superior’s actions are too hasty, reorganizing Jingguan City might trigger a rebellion, after all, there are many new faces in the city today. The Great Divine Power User from Martial Vault you executed today came from Eight-Points Mountain, people from the Blessed Land. The Grotto Heaven Blessed Land is a colossal entity, which might cause lingering troubles.” After speaking, he lowered his head. Chen Yuan quietly listened to him finish, his brows slightly raised, his words laden with deep meaning, “Perhaps you are right, but remember, these people can wait, but the Overseers and our brothers cannot. The battlefield changes rapidly, who can afford you and me the time to plan slowly. Perhaps a moment’s hesitation from me, a single night, could lead to thousands of our brothers dying in foreign lands.” The weight of his words made the face of the White-faced Confucian General turn pale, and he bent even lower. “This subordinate is ashamed!” “No need for such, being a deputy officer means you have the responsibility to offer advice to the Main General. Current circumstances, weighing pros and cons, potential troubles, well, just forget it! Those who obstruct, shall be killed!” With that, Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered with a golden sheen, radiating a majestic and fierce aura, his voice chilling, “Even, for the sake of our goals, we people can resort to unscrupulous means!” As these words came out, the two Record Officers visibly shuddered, hastily acknowledging. “This subordinate will keep in mind!” “What does the superior plan to do next? This subordinate will give his all.” Chen Yuan nodded his head, showing a satisfied expression, then with a flicker of a cold smile in his eye corners, “You have been serving in the city for years, you must know quite a bit about these people’s backgrounds. First, investigate the forces behind these people, their family, friends, servants, even the dogs in their homes, find out what offenses they have committed in the past, dig everything out!” Speaking thus, Chen Yuan’s tone became detached and eerie, “People have weaknesses. If there is no knife, then create one. I won’t drive them to extinction, but I need a knife, held to their necks, making them obediently listen to me.” These words immediately elevated the two Record Officers’ understanding of the Ninth Mountain’s Colonel. Devious, resourceful, immensely powerful, with a chilling resolve, they couldn’t help but wholeheartedly respect such a superior. “Understood!” The two bowed and prepared to leave, ready to handle this matter, “The subordinate takes his leave!” Just then, Chen Yuan stopped them. “Wait!” “There’s one more thing, you two need to arrange it!” “My Ninth Mountain brothers, who have battled the Demon Blood and shared life and death experiences with me, have now returned to the city. I have already disbanded the troops, allowing them to go home and escort the remains of their fallen comrades.” Speaking thus, Chen Yuan’s voice grew somber, “They have not shared any blessings with me, the dead are dead, the maimed are maimed, I cannot let our soldiers’ spirits grow cold. After you go down, have the government office cross-reference the Ninth Mountain Troop roster, draft the documents for compensation and awards, issuing them tomorrow. Outside the border, the Overseers will dispatch troops and liaise with local authorities.” “I have already entrusted the specific details to Leading Military Officer Liu Qing, after you go, summon him, and expedite the drafting; as for these compensations and awards, I will bear all responsibility alone. Go now!” The two were somewhat moved, “This subordinate will hurry!” Speaking thus, Gao Yu and Fan Chou received their orders, swiftly rose with the wind, and left the place rapidly. Chen Yuan watched as the two disappeared, then turned around, staring at the western lodge silently, After a moment, his body flickered, vanishing from the spot. Next breath, Chen Yuan appeared at the door of the western wing room, his hand raised, nearly touching the door when suddenly a thin arc of electricity crackled, landing on the door. “Creeeak—” The door opened! An exotic fragrance rushed towards him. In the room, the candlelight flickered, followed by a sudden surge, a snowy white cold light shot towards Chen Yuan! Chen Yuan raised his hand to catch. With a “ding” sound, a long sword was firmly grasped in his hand.

Chapter 311: 269: For the Purpose, We Can Resort to Any Means (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

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