Keyboard Immortal

rom the bigger picture.”

…

Sang Hong and the others split up and went their respective ways.
They headed to their respective targets.

When they saw troop after troop of the Armed Escort Army move out, the spies from various parties who had been observing them knew that something major had happened.
They all went back to report to their respective masters.

Sang Hong couldn't be bothered with them.
They were moving out so many people, so there was no way to hide their traces.
What was more important right now was seeing who moved faster.

One group quickly arrived at the Civil Affairs Manor.
They didn’t wait for the gatekeeper to inform those inside and charged straight in.
They were the imperial envoy, so none of the guards of the Civil Affairs Manor dared to stop them.
The guards could only back down one by one and stare at the vicious Armed Escort Army in alarm.

Magistrate Zuo Su rushed over when he heard the news.
When he saw what was happening, his heart sank.
However, he still forced himself to calm down.
He cupped his hands toward Sang Hong and asked, “Sir Sang, may I ask what the meaning of this is?”

“You have committed a grave crime.
Please follow us.” Sang Hong remained expressionless.
He gestured for someone to remove the other party’s official cap and arrest him.

Zuo Su’s expression changed.
He asked, “Why do you say that, Sir Sang?”

Many guards rushed over to protect him.
It was clear that after being the magistrate for so many years, he still had many trusted aides at his side.

Sang Hong narrowed his eyes and remarked, “Could it be that Sir Zuo plans to go against the Imperial Envoy’s orders?”

“I do not dare.” Zuo Su’s fleshy face trembled.
He asked, “But Sir Sang needs to at least tell me what happened, right?”

Sang Hong gave him a deep look.
He said seriously, “Someone has reported that you have colluded with the fiend races, smuggling ki stones and all kinds of military materials for many years.”

An uproar broke out when those words were spoken.
That was a great crime, sufficient to have one’s entire clan eradicated! The surrounding guards all turned around to look at Zuo Su, their eyes filled with shock and doubt.

“Slander! This is absolutely slander!” Zuo Su’s entire body was shaking intensely as he exclaimed, “Sir Sang, you must not believe the evil schemes of a vile character!”

Sang Hong said with an indifferent expression, “I have my own discretion and will investigate the truth earnestly.
I will not let down the innocent, but I will not let the guilty go either.
If Sir Zuo is innocent, we will let Sir Zuo go afterward, and we will offer our humble apology.
However, I must trouble Sir Zuo to come with us for now.”

After saying that.
he gave Zu An a look.
Zu An understood his intent and personally moved along with some men.
Zuo Su was a powerful magistrate.
If he really rebelled, the other guards wouldn’t be enough to detain him.
As such, Zu An walked over to Zuo Su’s side, on guard against any acts of desperation.

Even though several guards had already subconsciously lowered their blades, there were still some trusted aides present.
When they saw that, they all stepped forward, as if as long as Zuo Su gave the orders, they would attack.

Zuo Su waved his hand, gesturing for them to not act recklessly.
He said, “Fine; I trust Sir Sang’s integrity, that he is definitely not the kind of person to frame someone.
I am willing to come with you and cooperate with your investigation.” After speaking, he removed his official cap from his head.

“I apologize for offending Sir Zuo.” Zu An reached out his hand and swiftly sealed several major acupoints, preventing the other party’s ki from flowing.
Zuo Su was now no different from a normal person.

“Sir Zu is still so young.
Your cultivation truly leaves me amazed.” Zuo Su looked at him in shock.
Even though he had given up on resisting, for better or for worse, he was a powerful cultivator himself.
Those with lower cultivation couldn't possibly break through his defenses, let alone instantly seal up his cultivation.

“Sir Zuo overpraises me.
It was because of your cooperation.” Zu An smiled.

Zuo Su’s expression finally eased a bit.
At least this fellow knew how to talk and gave him some dignity.

…

Sang Hong had Zuo Su brought back to the temporary residence.
He also locked up all of the other officials who were related to the case, as well as Zuo Su’s trusted aides.

News of the major event in the Civil Affairs Manor quickly spread through all of Cloudcenter City.
The officials in the Military Affairs Manor were all incredibly agitated and anxious.

“Commander-In-Chief, Sang Hong dared to even arrest Zuo Su.
Doesn’t this mean he dares to capture you as well?”

Jian Taiding’s expression remained calm.
Only after sipping on some tea did he say, “He does not dare.
No one needs to worry; everything is still within my grasp.”

…

In the Yu clan, an exceptional beauty sat half-reclined in her seat.
She sighed in amazement when she heard what Maid Xing told her, remarking, “That Sang Hong really is someone who either doesn’t act, or acts decisively.”

Maid Xing asked worriedly, “Should we make preparations ahead of time?”

Yu Yanluo shook her head and said, “Let’s just watch the situation calmly for now.”

…

In King Qi’s hidden courtyard, when Han Fengqiu reported what had happened, Zhao Zhi sneered and said, “That Sang Hong is quite brave.
He doesn’t seem to be scared of a revolt at all.
Keep an eye on him and see if he might need your help.”

…

At the Zhenyuan Merchant Group, Qian Dong and several other managers politely greeted Tang Tian’er.
Qian Dong asked, “First miss, do you think this matter is actually targeting us?”