Chapter 151 – Has My Identity as the Jianghai Sword God Been Exposed?

“Wee-woo—wee-woo—”

In the night, sirens blared as armored vehicles lined the roadside like an impenetrable fortress. Dozens of officers disembarked, cordoning off the alley entrance with an orange warning line.

A few minutes earlier.

After eliminating the Demonkin who launched the night assault, Xia He didn’t hesitate. He immediately called headquarters for backup and reported the situation on the ground.

Soon after, an armed convoy swiftly arrived at the scene, sealing off the surrounding area.

Within the orange warning line.

“Holy shit, that was way too close!”

Xia He huddled in a corner, wrapped in a blanket and shivering, a cigarette dangling from his lips. He stared at the Demonkin riddled with needle holes, still feeling lingering fear.

An Innate Realm expert resorting to ambush?

Where’s the martial honor?!

Fortunately…

Thankfully, he’d unleashed the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles just in time.

Had he been a second slower, he might have really been captured and turned into a human pig.

Damn!

Playing dirty?

I can play dirtier!

“Good thing I visited Old Qin this afternoon.”

Xia He exhaled smoke rings, dispelling the chill around him, and glanced toward the alley entrance.

Just then.

A black sedan pulled up outside. The guarding colleagues scattered to both sides as the Commander stepped out, lifted the warning line, and slowly entered the alley.

“Commander, you’re here.”

Seeing this, Xia He quickly stood up and saluted.

“At ease, no need to rise.”

The Commander spoke calmly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the corpse in the middle of the alley. The placard on the ground indicated the crime scene had been well preserved.

The insect-armed man lay on the ground, his face covered in dense needle marks, eyes wide open—clearly still frozen in a state of shock and confusion.

“Did you kill this?”

The Commander asked slowly, pacing over to the corpse. He crouched beside it, carefully examining the fatal injuries.

“Just a mere Innate Realm, nothing worth mentioning!”

Xia He replied instinctively, but then reconsidered. Wasn’t the Commander himself at the Innate Realm? This sounded like a blatant slap in the face.

Thinking this.

He hurriedly corrected himself, “Commander, this Demonkin was extremely dangerous. I was nothing to him… I almost died!”

“…”

The Commander fell silent, giving Xia He a meaningful look without speaking. He simply placed a hand over the corpse, channeling Star Power to probe into one of the needle holes.

Searching, investigating.

The next moment.

A silver needle pierced through flesh and blood, slowly floating out from the hole to hover above the corpse, emanating a bone-chilling coldness.

“What is this?”

Frowning slightly at the sight, the Commander carefully pinched the needle’s tip.

According to the Star Power feedback, this was the Demonkin’s actual cause of death.

Minutes earlier, several cold needles had pierced into his body like a violent storm, shattering his Star Power defense and obliterating everything in their path.

In just an instant.

This Demonkin had met his end…

“How is this possible?”

Shocked, the Commander turned to stare at Xia He, his voice filled with disbelief. “You fired these silver needles? Where did they come from?”

“My master gifted them to me, Commander!”

Xia He declared loudly, not batting an eye as he smoothly launched into his lie.

“With Jianghai City in chaos, the old man was worried, so he gave me some tools for self-defense!”

He patted his chest, adding with lingering fear, “Today was truly a close call…”

“Is that so…”The Commander frowned almost imperceptibly at this, slowly walking toward Xia He with a flicker of impatience in his eyes that was quickly concealed.

This master again…

He’d said the same thing about the Array Formation last time.

Who exactly is this person?

How could they possess such methods?

After days of investigation, he already had a few uncertain suspects in mind. But to confirm who it was, he’d have to wait for Xia He to slip up.

Thinking this, the Commander forced a smile and gave Xia He’s shoulder a heavy pat, encouraging him: “Good work, keep it up. I’ll record your merits.”

“Mm.” Xia He’s heart was uneasy as he nodded in response. “Then I’ll head back first, Commander?”

“Go rest for now. I’ll contact you if anything comes up.”

“Yes, Commander!”

With that, Xia He turned and walked toward the alley entrance, letting out a relieved sigh once out of sight before quickly disappearing around the corner.

The Commander watched his retreating figure and shook his head slightly.

Like keeping secrets?

This Commander will eventually uncover who your master is!

………….

The next day.

Inside the Library.

The morning music played softly, chairs in the outdoor rest area were scattered about, and birds were leaving their nests.

After clocking in, Qin Yang selected a chair to sit down, bought a steaming serving of morning tea, and began his meal bathed in the beautiful morning light.

Under the table, Little Fox chased her own tail in circles. After several rounds, she affectionately rubbed against Qin Yang’s thigh.

“Master, the Pills you refined are truly miraculous~”

“When I woke up this morning, I felt my tail itching, like it’s really going to grow fur!”

Saying this, she jumped into Qin Yang’s lap, playfully flicking her tail.

“Here, feel my tail… see if it’s actually grown or not.”

“No need, as long as you feel it’s effective.”

Qin Yang pinched Xiaobai by the scruff and gently set her on the ground nearby, saying leisurely, “Don’t block my view. If it works, just eat more.”

“Mhm mhm, Master, you’re so good to me!”

Hearing this, Xiaobai became even more affectionate, looking up to rub against Qin Yang’s pant leg, happily currying favor as she re-entered her “fawning fox” mode.

“Your fur growth benefits me too.”

Qin Yang smiled without further comment, continuing to eat the wontons on the table while mentally calculating Xiaobai’s fur growth timeline.

The more fur Xiaobai grew,

The more materials he could harvest.

This was pure renewable resources!

And she was at the mid Innate Realm!

At least he wouldn’t have to worry about refining materials in the future.

“Excellent, excellent, every part of a fox is treasure – the books certainly didn’t lie!”

………..

Just then.

In front of the Library time clock.

“Beep—”

“Clocked in, Li Qing! Work time: 7:42.”

After clocking in, Li Qinghe pressed the time clock and walked while looking down at her Phone.

Checking news every morning helped refresh her for a while while keeping up with developments in Jianghai City.

Suddenly!

A short video news clip caught her eye.

“Huh?”

Li Qinghe’s eyes widened as she watched it twice, as if seeing something unbelievable, freezing in place.

After carefully confirming the content of the video was accurate, she angrily looked up, scanned her surroundings, and immediately marched toward Qin Yang, blocking his table.

“Master, you deceived me again!!!”

“?”

At the table, Qin Yang wiped meat crumbs from his mouth while looking at the furious Li Qinghe, completely baffled.

What now…”What’s gotten into this girl so early in the morning?”

“What did I lie to you about?”

Qin Yang frowned. “Explain yourself clearly.”

“Shigong is clearly in Jianghai City, yet you dare lie to me saying he’s not?!”

Li Qinghe wiped her tears, both anxious and angry. “Is it fun to mess with your disciple like this every day?!”

“???”

Hearing this, Qin Yang was also stunned for a moment.

What kind of nonsense is this.

Has my secret identity been exposed?!

What a joke!

(End of Chapter)