Chapter 241 – Public Opinion Escalates, All of Jianghai Is Shaken!

Afternoon.

Jianghai Library, office.

“Master’s floor needs mopping too.”

Li Qinghe pushed open the door, holding a mop in one hand, skillfully beginning to clean and water the Golden Lotus, busying herself.

Qin Yang had been away during this period.

Not knowing when he would return, she would temporarily fulfill her filial duties for him.

When Master returns, he’ll surely reward her properly.

The noise from outside the window grew louder, voices demanding the release of Jianghai Sword God’s disciple intensifying, as if countless people were roaring in anger.

“The reaction keeps growing stronger.”

Li Qinghe came to the window, glanced at the protest below, but showed no particular reaction.

Not the least bit flustered.

“After all, this young lady isn’t as easily fooled as them!”

With Grandmaster here anyway.

If things get really bad… just have Grandmaster create another clone to self-destruct, right?

“Guaranteed victory!”

………

In front of a store.

Clothes filled the displays.

Xia He and his fiancée Yao Yao stood before the fitting room, shopping bags large and small at their feet, all containing newly purchased clothing.

Today was the first day of his administrative leave. To make it up to his fiancée, he was fully committed, barely even checking his phone.

“Here, Yao Yao, try this dress?”

Xia He picked out a light-colored dress, smiling, “I think this would suit you.”

“Anything is fine, I like whatever you choose,”

Yao Yao tucked her hair behind her ear, gently holding his hand, “No need to overthink it.”

“Still, it should suit you.”

Xia He smiled, looking at his fiancée. With their wedding day approaching, he had finally managed to carve out time after being busy monitoring Old Qin these past days.

Just then.

Commotion erupted from the distant street.

A dense crowd, like a Beast Tide sweeping through, each face filled with anger, passed menacingly outside the window.

Xia He: ???

“What’s going on?!”

He instinctively frowned. Being a police officer by background, he was highly sensitive to such chaotic scenes. Even protests should have limits.

Now the entire street was filled with citizens marching.

Anyone unaware would think it was a civilian uprising!

Faintly.

He seemed to hear something about the Star Martial Police Department?

“What does this have to do with the Police Inspector?”

Xia He took out his phone, muttering, “Don’t tell me something else has happened?”

Opening the trending searches.

He saw the search bar.

Completely filled with news related to “Jianghai Sword God’s Senior Disciple arrested.” The topic demanding his release had surged to the top trending spot, the glaring headlines piercing his vision like a sharp blade cutting through his heart.

“No, this shouldn’t be happening…”

Xia He’s heart sank, cold sweat dripping, remembering the promise he had made to Qin Yang. He had personally assured him that the surveillance was over, that he could rest easy.

So how had it come to this!?

Was this the Commander’s intention?

So this so-called administrative leave… was just to get me out of the way?!

“Are you okay?”

Yao Yao came over, worriedly holding Xia He’s hand.

“Why do you look so pale?”

“Sorry, just a moment, Yao Yao.”

Xia He turned away blankly, like a wind-up doll that had run out of power, stumbling to a corner and quickly dialing the Commander’s number.

As the ringtone sounded.

No response.

The line was busy.

Trying again!

After three consecutive attempts, the call finally connected.

“Hello, Xia He?”The Commander’s voice came through the phone, slightly muffled by the background noise—chaotic voices everywhere, mingled with the blare of horns.

Listening to the commotion on the line, Xia He’s heart sank even deeper.

Just as he feared!

They were after Old Qin!

The Police Inspector had really arrested him!

“Wait a moment, it’s a bit chaotic at the Police Inspector’s entrance. Let me find a quieter spot to talk.”

The Commander lowered his voice and quickly moved away from the center of the disturbance.

Xia He waited.

His mind was a tangled mess.

He had personally assured Old Qin that everything was fine, told him to relax and enjoy his food and drinks, before he felt secure enough to take his leave and start shopping with Yao Yao.

But in the blink of an eye…

Qin Yang was arrested?!

“Old Qin won’t think I sold him out, will he?!”

A moment later.

The noise on the other end of the line faded—the Commander must have found an empty space.

“Go ahead, what is it?”

“Sir, what is the meaning of this?”

Xia He, his emotions running high, questioned directly: “What’s going on with the trending news just now?! Why did you arrest Old Qin? This isn’t what we agreed on! Didn’t you say it was just surveillance?!”

“Enough, there are some things you don’t need to know.”

The Commander’s voice came through the phone: “This matter has escalated beyond expectations. It’s far too complicated, beyond your level to handle. Arranging this leave for you is for your own good.

Just focus on spending time with Yao Yao. Don’t worry about anything else.”

“But…”

Hearing this, Xia He instinctively shrank back. The Commander’s authority in the Police Department was absolute, his prestige unquestionable.

But the thought of Old Qin in custody…

Xia He couldn’t bear it.

And besides…

He owed his life to Old Qin…

Time and again, from the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles to the Demonkin suppression missions, Old Qin had pulled him back from the brink of death.

If he backed down now…

How could he ever face Qin Yang’s sacrifices?

“Sir… Father-in-law! There must be some misunderstanding here!”

Xia He switched to a more familiar address, panicked. “Let me return to duty, let me talk to him. You don’t know how stubborn that guy can be. I’m the only one who can handle him.”

“Ah, what can a junior officer like you possibly do?”

The Commander sighed. “Just stay with Yao Yao. Don’t meddle in other matters. You two are about to get married—don’t stir up trouble. Be obedient.”

“No… There must be something I can do to help.”

Xia He shook his head, stubbornly refusing without any hesitation. “You don’t understand, Old Qin means everything to me. If anything happens to him…

This marriage… I… I’d rather not go through with it!”

“You… Ah…”

The Commander heaved a heavy sigh upon hearing this, unwilling to discuss it further.

He hung up directly.

Beep—

The dial tone echoed in his ear. Xia He stared blankly at the stream of people on the street, protesters brushing past him, then glanced at Yao Yao waiting inside the clothing store.

His heart twisted with agony.

The wedding could be postponed.

But if something happened to Old Qin today… he would regret it for the rest of his life.

……

Evening.

As night fell,

the entrance to the Star Martial Police Department was a scene of uproar, the crowd still surging. Furious citizens of Jianghai had gathered, blocking the entrance, holding banners high, organizing spontaneous protests.

Their angry roars nearly drowned out all other sounds.

The blare of horns and chaotic shouts merged into a disordered clamor.”Release him!!!”

“What exactly do you Police Inspectors mean by this?!”

“Lord Sword God has died, and you still trouble his disciple?!”

Agitated voices rose to the sky,

Two figures drifted silently, taking in the entire scene.

“What a city in uproar!”

“I never imagined the Jianghai Sword God’s prestige would be this terrifying?”

Qi Qingshan gazed at the chaotic crowd.

Before coming to Jianghai, he had already heard of the Sword God’s formidable reputation.

But witnessing it firsthand, he was still shocked by the scene before him!

For a deceased Supreme, they could go to such lengths?

Citizens throwing caution to the wind, even daring to block the Police Inspectors.

Such influence! Truly terrifying!!

“Now do you understand?”

Liu Wushuang sighed helplessly:

“I told you before to think twice before acting. Pushing the Sword God Sect to desperation is one reason for self-destruction.

And these citizens are another major factor. They’ve all received the Sword God’s grace, even willing to risk their lives for him. If they block your way… would you dare make a move?

Making a move would violate the Blood Spirit Contract!!”

“Hmph, this Commander is quite cunning, playing an ingenious move against us.”

Qi Qingshan snorted coldly, “Trying to use these citizens to pressure us?”

“Hard to say,”

Hearing this, Liu Wushuang’s eyes flickered,

“Let’s go check the arranged place. That Qin kid treats seniors with respect, he won’t be disrespectful to us.”

……

……

Meanwhile, just as public opinion erupted outside, Qin Yang was lying on his apartment sofa, enjoying the Police Inspector’s hospitality.

Having grown tired of exotic delicacies, with various entertainment options at hand, he was thoroughly comfortable.

Leisurely and peaceful.

After all, it was fine food.

And whatever he consumed could be shared with his main body, fully satisfying his appetite.

“Not bad, not bad.”

Qin Yang was quite pleased. He turned on the living room TV, picked up the controller to continue his last game, preparing to dive back in.

But at that moment.

Whoosh!

A fierce gust of wind suddenly blew the window open!

“Here already?”

Seeing this, Qin Yang didn’t move, his expression calm as he continued pressing the controller, slowly saying:

“Since you two seniors have arrived, show yourselves. No need to hide in the shadows…”

As his voice faded,

Empty applause suddenly echoed in the room.

“Good lad! To detect us so quickly? Your cultivation has improved again!”

From the shadows behind him, two figures gradually emerged.

The first to step out carried a Dark Bow on his back—it was his old acquaintance Liu Wushuang. The person beside him was unfamiliar to Qin Yang, wearing a long sword at his waist and dressed in blue robes.

“Tsk, Qin kid, you’re living the good life, aren’t you?”

Liu Wushuang stroked his chin, squinting at the half-eaten bag of chips, then glanced at the game on the TV, teasing Qi Qingshan beside him with a laugh:

“See, Qingshan… what did I tell you? This kid is clever as a monkey, completely unfazed by the Police Inspectors’ siege!”

“……”

Hearing this, Qi Qingshan remained silent, studying Qin Yang with keen interest, his curiosity growing even stronger.

Cultivators inherently value both inner nature and physical cultivation.

Just from Qin Yang’s composed demeanor, it was clear this wasn’t an act but genuine inner tranquility.

As if everything was under his control.

Words may deceive, but footsteps reveal truth.

“Impressive.”

Qi Qingshan nodded in approval, “One who harbors thunder in their chest yet maintains a calm lake-like expression deserves to be treated as an honored guest… You, junior, are quite intriguing.”

“You flatter me, seniors.”Qin Yang exchanged pleasantries, set down the game controller, and rose to his feet before turning around.

He bowed to the two men.

His gaze simultaneously fell upon Qi Qingshan.

The sharp Sword Intent was completely restrained, yet the aura of intimidation it exuded surpassed even that of Liu Wushuang—a sheathed sword is always the most dangerous.

Without a doubt.

This was the Sword Supreme he had encountered earlier!

“Heh, you’re quite the clever one, kid.”

Liu Wushuang chuckled as he strolled up to Qin Yang. “It seems you already anticipated that I would come to Jianghai?”

“Of course…”

Qin Yang lowered his gaze and paused mid-sentence.

Suddenly, he shifted his tone.

“After all, whenever Senior Wushuang comes to Jianghai, nothing good ever happens to me!”

As his words fell.

The apartment abruptly fell silent.

“???”

Liu Wushuang’s face darkened.

Qi Qingshan, observing his flustered demeanor, couldn’t suppress the smile at the corner of his lips:

“Is this what you call respecting your seniors?”

(End of Chapter)