CH 98

Chapter 98: The Black Tiger Army.

Edited by: Mochiusagi 

The Black Tiger Army was stationed outside the city and had the responsibility of guarding the city itself.

But since there’s the Government, unless it’s a dire situation, the Black Tiger Army wouldn’t enter the city.

However, the current situation was different.

Demons were running rampant.

First, there was the Eternal Life Alliance, and then there was the ‘demonic organization’ with unknown origins.

If it was just left to the Government, there was absolutely no way to stabilize the situation in the city.

It was inevitable that the Black Tiger Army would take action.

Of the 12,000 Black Tiger soldiers stationed outside the city, 2,000 were immediately mobilized.

Chu Ding said: “These 2,000 soldiers of the Black Tiger Army are the most elite soldiers among the 12,000 soldiers under my command. With these 2,000 people forming an army, even Innate Realm Cultivators and Grudge Level monsters would be overwhelmed.”

“Even if a Grandmaster comes in person, it would not be impossible to deal with it.”

Hearing this, Zhong Chi and Nie Xu both looked at the army standing in front of them.

Clad in black armor, black swords hanging from the waist, and holding black halberds!

The 2,000 soldiers wore black iron helmets and only a pair of cold eyes were exposed. They looked like hungry wild wolves in the dark night, making people shudder.

“The Black Tiger Army is worthy of being one of the powerful armies in the Great Qin. The strength of the Black Tiger Army under this command is really tyrannical!”

Zhong Chi couldn’t help, but sigh with emotion.

The individual soldiers of the Black Tiger Army in front of him might only be comparable to a Cultivator in the Body Forging Realm, but if all 2,000 people moved together, even an Innate Realm Cultivator might be killed in seconds.

It was because of this— the Black Tiger Army was strong!

As a member of the Heavenly Inspection Guard, Zhong Chi had a great understanding of the strength of the Black Tiger Army.

In the past, when the barbarians invaded the Great Wilderness Province, the Black Tiger Army was the main force that repelled them.

These past years, the Great Wilderness Province was able to stand firm, despite the barbarians invading was mostly due to the Black Tiger Army.

Zhong Chi said: “A few years ago, when the barbarians invaded the Great Wilderness Province, I heard that there was a Grandmaster who was surrounded and killed by 5,000 Black Tiger Army soldiers.”

“A Grandmaster, a top expert, was nothing much in front of the Black Tiger Army—”

Praised, a smile hung on Chu Ding’s face.

Nie Xu also nodded: “With these 2,000 Black Tiger Army soldiers entering the city, I believe that the monsters in the city wouldn’t be a big problem. Besides, the presence of Lord Shen from the Demon Suppression Division would be enough to stabilize the situation temporarily!”

“I heard that Lord Shen, despite being only a Yellow Rank Slayer, is extremely strong. I wonder how true this statement is?”

Chu Ding’s face showed surprise.

More than once, he had heard Shen Changqing’s name in the mouths of Zhong Chi and Nie Xu.

Although the status of the two was not incomparably high, they could still be regarded as the top leaders in Jin City.

To be able to get such praise from both of them, this Shen Changqing must be the real deal.

Chu Ding was also very curious about this.

Zhong Chi smiled slightly and said.

“Lord Shen is indeed very strong.”

The night.

Jin City fell into an eerie calm.

Perhaps it’s because of the curfew, but there may be other reasons.

At this time, the city gates were opened.

Zhong Chi had already quietly left, and it was only Nie Xu leading the 2,000 soldiers from the Black Tiger Army into the city.

“Governor Nie, where should we go now?”

Wen Ce, in iron armor, asked with his hand up.

He was a thousand-person-strong Commander and was the highest-ranked person in the 2,000 soldiers.

Since Chu Ding needed to remain in the main camp and could not easily move, the person commanding the soldiers was Wen Ce.

Hearing the inquiry, Nie Xu replied in a deep voice: “The Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion is the stronghold of the Eternal Life Alliance. It is where the Demon Suppression Division Slayer fought against the monster. This Official thinks that the Black Tiger Army should go there first, to see if there is anything left behind.”

“In addition, I heard that there are a lot of corpses left there, and they also need to be dealt with.”

“The Government Officials are ordinary people. I am afraid that they weren’t a fit in the role of dealing with the corpses, so I also need your help there.”

“No problem.”

Wen Ce nodded.

The Black Tiger Army entered the city, prepared to deal with the monsters and stabilize the order in the city.

Dealing with the corpses was an easy task.

Soon, Nie Xu and Wen Ce’s group arrived at the area where the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion was located.

The original Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion Building had now become dilapidated, as if it had been abandoned for many years.

An unpleasant odor was emanating from it.

Despite seeing the corpses on the ground, Nie Xu’s expression didn’t change. However, the stench made him cover his mouth and nose.

On the other hand, Wen Ce looked calm, and gave orders to the person beside him. 

“You lead a thousand people to block off the entire street, and pay close attention to any emergencies.”

Immediately after, Wen Ce looked at another person.

“You bring people to pile those corpses together. Be careful. The blood of the corpses are extremely corrosive to ordinary people. Don’t let the blood get on your skin.”

Dozen soldiers of the Black Tiger Army  then began to carry corpses.

Subsequently, Wen Ce said to the last Officer, “Lead the people and investigate the surrounding situation.” 

In his line of sight, the street where the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion was located was almost pitch-dark. Only the torches held by the Black Tiger Army soldiers dispelled part of the darkness. 

Look at the surrounding houses, without exception, they were all dark. 

After years of experience, Wen Ce knew not to take such a situation lightly. 

As long as one was not stupid, one would realize that there was something wrong. 

After giving out the orders, Wen Ce looked at Nie Xu: “Governor Nie, do you have any different opinions on my approach?”

“This Official has no different opinions. General Wen is indeed a member of the Black Tiger Army, knowing when to act cautiously.”

Nie Xu shook his head.

From the beginning to the end, he never thought that he would be able to order the Black Tiger Army on how to do things.

In the Great Qin, although Civil Officials and the Military were not at odds against each other, they also rarely interfered with each other’s business.

Besides, Wen Ce’s approach, in Nie Xu’s view, had nothing wrong with it.

Not to mention the Black Tiger Army, even he realized the unusualness of the street.

“I just hope that not too many people will die…”

Nie Xu silently prayed in his heart.

If too many people died in Jin City, he would be in a great amount of trouble.

“Governor Nie, let’s go inside and take a look!” 

Wen Ce looked at the dilapidated building in front of him and took the lead in entering.

Seeing this, Nie Xu couldn’t refuse. 

On the other side, the Officer of the Black Tiger Army also brought hundreds of soldiers, as they began their investigation, going from house to house.

[Tuk Tuk~]!

Despite the knocking, there was no movement in the house. As if there was no one inside.

“Sir, there is no response from inside.” 

The soldier, who knocked on the door, looked at the Officer.

Seeing this, the Officer waved his hand and coldly ordered: “Break down the door!” 

The soldier then struck the door with his palm, forcibly smashing it into pieces.

It was then followed by throwing a torch into it, dispelling the darkness in the house.

The soldiers then entered and began to survey the place.

The Officer lifted the curtain and walked into the inner hall, only to see a dark figure lying on the bed.

Through the light from the torch outside, he could vaguely make out two mummified corpses on the bed.

“We’re too late!” 

Looking at the mummified corpses on the bed, his calm face turned gloomy.

He was no stranger to mummified corpses, which was the deed of monsters. 

Walking out of the bedroom, the Officer looked at the soldiers in front of him, and shouted in a deep voice: “Check all of the houses to see if there are any living people inside!”

“Yes!”

Half an hour later, all of the corpses were thrown into the Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion, and were then lit together with the abandoned building.

Wen Ce and Nie Xu stood in front of the building, watching the fire ignite.

Soon, the Officer, who led the team, came back and looked at Wen Ce while clasping his fists: “Commander Ce, after investigation, the people in the street are all dead.” 

Hearing this, Nie Xu’s face was gloomy.

Without waiting for Wen Ce to speak, he stared at the Officer and asked: “Are you sure there is no one alive?”

“Yes, Governor Nie, all of them are dead.”

“—”

Nie Xu’s chest rose and fell violently. He couldn’t help, but clench his fists.

There were hundreds of people on this street, but now they were all dead.

He didn’t have to think about it, to understand how this matter would affect his future.

“Commander Wen, this matter is no trivial matter. This Official suspects that there are still other monsters remaining in the city. I hope the Black Tiger Army can investigate thoroughly, and not let any monster escape.”

Nie Xu solemn gaze fell on Wen Ce. 

“Don’t worry, Governor Nie, the Black Tiger Army will handle it.” Wen Ce nodded.

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[Bang~]!

[Bang~]!!

“The weather is dry, be careful of fire!” 

Wu Er shouted loudly, while his hands were beating on the bamboo clapper. His voice echoing in the silent street.

At this time, he suddenly paused his footsteps and frowned instinctively.

“Strange, why does the street seem to be longer today than before?”

As a watchman, Wu Er was all too familiar with Jin City.

Every day, he would patrol the same area many times.

Even with his eyes closed, he wouldn’t have a problem navigating his way through.

It was also because of this familiarity, that Wu Er was able to discover that today’s situation was somewhat unusual.

“It seems that I have been working too hard recently, and it has affected my psyche. I have to take a good rest tomorrow, and should temporarily not go to Widow Liu’s house.”

Shaking his head, he stopped thinking about it and continued to walk forward.

“The weather is dry, be careful of fire—”