The envoy of Bai Wuji, named Zeng Shiyong, is a "Four Blood Bone Forging" martial artist, proficient in "Dog Fist."
He rarely speaks, but his fist technique is fierce. In battle, he resembles a mad dog. More than a hundred martial artists have died under his "Dog Fist."
He is in his thirties, with an average appearance and medium height, easily forgettable in a crowd.
Upon arriving at Jing Sha's residence, Zeng Shiyong was welcomed by the White Lotus Sect members inside.
After all, Zeng Shiyong is the trusted confidant of the head of the Jade Water City White Lotus Sect; no one dares to slight him.
Soon, under the guidance of a deputy, Zeng Shiyong saw the corpses of Luo You and Jing Sha.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"Such strong fist power!"
"To shatter the skull of a Third Blood martial artist with one punch, such fist power could at least match me for ten punches without defeat."
After a while, Zeng Shiyong withdrew his gaze from the bodies of Luo You and Jing Sha and asked the other sect members:
"Did any of you see the murderer?"
"No..."
The sect members shook their heads one after another.
They all recounted the events of last night.
Some only saw lime powder, others saw a blurry shadow, and some guarding outside could only hear sounds.
In short, none of them clearly saw Su Que's appearance.
Features, stature, everything was unknown.
Zeng Shiyong secretly shook his head, sighed, and after further inquiring about last night's situation, and understanding everything these sect members knew, he returned to Bai Wuji's villa to report the matter.
"What? Two Hall Masters are dead?!"
When Zeng Shiyong saw Bai Wuji, Bai Wuji was practicing a palm technique. Upon hearing the news, he was instantly furious.
On his territory, two Hall Masters died overnight. The prestige the White Lotus Sect had painstakingly established in Jade Water City plummeted considerably.
In his fury, the True Qi of the "Minor Self-Damage Technique" erupted, and Bai Wuji's loose hair and three long strands of beard suddenly floated up.
Then, he extended his right palm and struck a nearby tree violently.
Immediately, a loud bang resounded, sawdust filled the air, and the tree split in halves and fell with a crash.
Seeing Bai Wuji's anger subside slightly, Zeng Shiyong told him in detail the information he had gathered.
Bai Wuji's eyes narrowed slightly as he listened while estimating the strength of the mysterious Su Que.
After a while, another White Lotus Sect member came to report.
It was said that a medicinal depot of the White Lotus Sect was raided last night, and everyone inside was killed.
"Tsk!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Wuji's eyes widened in anger, and his usual calm demeanor dissipated completely.
"Shiyong!" he called in a deep voice.
"Altar Master, I am here!" Zeng Shiyong knelt on one knee, clasping his fist in response.
"Issue orders to all outposts to have every White Lotus sect member in Jade Water City halt their activities, and search every household in the city. Report any suspicious individuals immediately!"
"I refuse to believe we can't find that mysterious martial artist!"
Bai Wuji said.
"Yes!"
Zeng Shiyong accepted the order and withdrew.
...
The government office of Jade Water City.
The County Magistrate and constables learned of the news that two Hall Masters of Jade Water City were killed last night.
Even though the martial prowess and number of constables in the government office couldn't compare to the White Lotus Sect of Jade Water City.
However, having investigated cases in Jade Water City for many years, their ability to gather information far surpassed those sect members who only knew slaughter and worship.
Even the residence of Bai Wuji, which the White Lotus Sect members didn't know about, they had long since investigated.
However, Bai Wuji is a "Five Blood Refining Viscera" martial artist, whereas the highest martial artist among them is only "Four Blood Bone Forging."
Therefore, even though they knew Bai Wuji's residence, they didn't dare to act.
Since the last time a Prefecture City constable was sent, only to be killed by Bai Wuji, they had secretly sought help from the Prefecture City again, hoping for reinforcements.
They hoped the Prefecture City would send a sufficiently formidable individual to outright kill Bai Wuji, allowing them to eradicate the White Lotus Sect in Jade Water City completely.
Now, hearing that someone had killed two White Lotus Church Masters in succession, their spirits were lifted significantly.
"Could any of you manage to find this warrior?"
The County Magistrate asked the constables.
Since the White Lotus Sect entered Jade Water City, the County Magistrate has had restless nights and uneasy days.
Because he had an elderly mother, a first wife, two concubines, and five children in Jade Water City.
If Bai Wuji, with his formidable strength, decided to kill his entire family, it would only take a night.
Additionally, like most constables, he had to consider his family, as many had both parents and children to care for.
The fear of endangering their families has prevented them from taking major actions against the White Lotus Sect.
"If we can secretly connect with this warrior and report all the White Lotus Sect's locations to them."
"Perhaps they could help us eradicate the White Lotus Sect."
"At that time, even if we give them some bounty, it doesn't matter."
The County Magistrate shared his plan with the officials and constables.
"However, if we search every household, it might provoke dissatisfaction from that warrior, possibly backfiring."
A Chief Constable voiced his concern.
"That's indeed a concern..."
Upon hearing this, the County Magistrate looked troubled and began pondering deeply.
"Coun... County Magistrate!"
Suddenly, a small servant from the government office ran in hurriedly, stammering.
"What's the matter?"
The County Magistrate looked at the panicked servant, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.
"Someone... someone is requesting to see you!" the servant panted.
"Who?"
Everyone, including the County Magistrate, directed their gaze at the servant.
"Bai... Bai Wuji!" the servant stuttered.
"What!"
Upon hearing the name, everyone, including the County Magistrate, exchanged glances.
Everyone in the government office knew the name and had seen him before.
Because the last Prefecture City constable to come by was killed by Bai Wuji before their eyes, after slaying some White Lotus Sect members.
Recalling Bai Wuji's ruthless actions, the County Magistrate and constables felt a chill of fear.
...
The County Magistrate walked out with only a steward by his side, nervously encountering Bai Wuji.
He also wished to have the most skilled chief constable from the government office accompany him.
But the most skilled Chief Constable had said that if he faced Bai Wuji, he likely wouldn't last twenty moves and would be killed by Bai Wuji.
Therefore, the County Magistrate knew that even with the Chief Constable accompanying, his safety couldn't be guaranteed.
So he chose only to bring a steward who didn't know martial arts but was eloquent.
To avoid provoking Bai Wuji's displeasure by bringing along a Chief Constable, which might lead to Bai Wuji attacking them anyway.
Entering the main hall, the County Magistrate saw Bai Wuji.
Bai Wuji was wearing a plain Daoist robe, his previously loose hair fastened with a vermilion wooden hairpin carved with a dragon's head.
At this moment, his sleeves fluttered and his three long strands of beard moved with the wind, truly exuding an immortal-like demeanor.
"County Magistrate Zhan!"
Bai Wuji clasped his fist in greeting.
"Master Wuji."
The County Magistrate returned the fist salute with a smile.
Bai Wuji, being of Daoist origin, had the nickname "Master Wuji" in the Jianghu.
The White Lotus Sect was ordered to be eradicated by the court, while the County Magistrate of Jade Water City was a court-appointed official.
Yet, at this moment, as Bai Wuji and the County Magistrate met, both wore smiles, appearing like old friends reuniting after many years.