This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick!-Chapter 325 - 62: When Spring Comes, I Don’t Speak First (Part 2)

Chapter 325 -62: When Spring Comes, I Don’t Speak First (Part 2)

Yan Shijin’s expression remained composed as he coolly observed the reactions of everyone present.

At this moment, the surrounding martial masters had drawn closer, each activating their Force to shield the officials.

The perimeter Inspectors also converged, forming a human wall with their rifles aimed all around.

“Bi Zheng, take someone and arrest them immediately!”

Du Changhe’s complexion had turned incredibly grim, as he bellowed at Bi Zheng, the first Captain.

Although Yan Shijin’s visit here was spontaneous, neither the Inspection General Bureau nor the Zhi Ge General Hospital dared to be negligent in their security measures for the party.

The incident of Zhang Zongyang’s assassination had already occurred; if anything were to happen to the investigation team, even Garrison Commander Bian Jingru might feel compelled to resign in taking responsibility!

Despite all precautions, an assassin still managed to fire a shot at Yan Shijin.

How could Du Changhe not be furious?

“Sir, perhaps we should retreat indoors for safety,” suggested Fan Yan to Yan Shijin.

Yan Shijin waved his hand dismissively, his already dark face seeming even darker.

He said coldly, “Hide? Under the broad daylight, as a Court Official, am I to fear an assassin?”

He refused to seek shelter indoors and stood his ground.

Hearing this, Fan Yan did not persist further.

With him present, he did not believe that anyone could injure Yan Shijin from a distance with firearms.

If the assassin truly intended to carry out the assassination, they would have to confront Yan Shijin face to face!

After a brief panic, order was swiftly restored.

No further gunshots were heard, nor did any assassin attempt to approach.

“Lord Yan!”

Du Changhe approached Yan Shijin, flanked by two martial masters, “About today’s incident…”

“Have you captured the assassin?” Yan Shijin brusquely interrupted Du Changhe.

Du Changhe’s expression shifted, and he clenched his teeth, “I’ve already sent people to capture them, I will certainly explain this matter to you!”

“Good, I await your explanation,” said Yan Shijin, before turning to leave.

This scene caused the expressions of many officials present to change.

Du Changhe’s face darkened, and after giving an instruction, several Inspectors and a few martial masters followed suit.

“Shangguan Xiao.”

Yan Shijin suddenly spoke.

Shangguan Xiao had been by his side the entire time, still not having withdrawn her Divine Time Force.

“Your subordinate is here.”

“I thank you for saving my life just now,” said Yan Shijin.

Shangguan Xiao, slightly taken aback, replied, “It was only my duty, sir. Your thanks are not necessary.”

“Hahaha.”

Yan Shijin laughed, his face, dark as a blackened pot, slightly relaxing.

He stopped walking and turned to face Shangguan Xiao:

“I’m now headed to Zhang Mansion; can you ensure my safety?”

Upon hearing this, the Zhang Family members present involuntarily held their breath.

Shangguan Xiao, with an icy and resolute look, asserted:

“Yes!”

“Good, lead the way.”

“Yes.”

And so, Yan Shijin and his entourage, including several officials from the investigation team, boarded the Zhang Family’s carriages.

The convoy continued on.

This time, personnel from the Inspection General Bureau and the Zhi Ge General Hospital cleared the way, establishing a tight Defense perimeter around them.

After about fifteen minutes, the convoy smoothly arrived on the street where Zhang Mansion was located, encountering no further incidents along the way.

The Zhang Family arranged to transport the corpses of the two Exotic Beasts into Zhang Mansion while accompanying Yan Shijin to pay tribute to Zhang Zongyang.

Shortly after Yan Shijin completed his tribute and left, the Zhang Family received news.

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“The assassin who fired at Lord Yan today has been captured by the Inspection General Bureau, but what they captured is only a corpse.”

The person who came to report said to the Zhang Family officials.

“Dead?”

Shangguan Xiao furrowed her brow.

“Yes, it seems the assassin saw no chance to escape and resolutely chose suicide!”

“What about the details? Did he not have accomplices?”

“As of now, no accomplices have been discovered. The assassin fired a shot at Lord Yan from over five hundred meters away with a modified Rifle and then promptly fled.”

“Death Soldier.”

Zhang Zedong made the assessment.

To hit a target accurately over a distance of more than five hundred meters was indeed remarkable marksmanship, but such an assassination attempt was bound to fail when trying to kill a Court Official.

The assassin firing one shot and running suggested he was deliberately creating chaos.

“What about the identity of the assassin?” asked Zhang Zedong.

“Still being investigated.”

“Alright, you’ve worked hard, keep gathering information.”

“Yes.”

The person left to continue their investigation.

Inside the grand hall, only Shangguan Xiao, the heads of the various branches, and the elders of the Zhang Family remained.

“Gentlemen.”

Zhang Zongming, the head of the second branch, suddenly spoke up, “Today, it’s clear that Yan Shijin is trying to gain the support of our Zhang Family. What shall we do now?”

“If we choose to side with the provincial city, our Zhang Family will hardly be able to move an inch in Datong Prefecture in the future.”

“Hmph, when those families were dividing up our Zhang Family, didn’t Datong Prefecture also just stand by and watch? Since they’ve been ruthless to us, don’t blame us for choosing a different allegiance!”

“With the provincial city sending an investigation team, and considering today’s events, I believe Datong Prefecture’s situation will also change. Choosing to stand with the provincial city might turn out to be a smart move.”

“But what if the provincial city is just using our Zhang Family as a pawn?”

“Better to be a pawn than to be consumed by others as meat, right?”

“…”

As the discussion was on the verge of turning into an argument, Shangguan Xiao abruptly stood up.

With her action, everyone in attendance fell silent and turned to look at her.

Shangguan Xiao swept over those present with a cold gaze:

“I’ve said from the beginning that I only wished to protect the Zhang Family. It seems that it has been preserved. I have no interest in what you all decide to do next.”

“Little sister…”

Zhang Zedong began to protest but stopped himself.

“But.”

Shangguan Xiao continued, “You should be very clear on who the Zhang Family relied on the most for its survival this time. Do you really think Yan Shijin came here today just to win over the Zhang Family?”