Chapter 101: Superintendent Zhou’s Ident.i.ty Is Unusual
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Zhou Shu sat there, tilting his head and looking at the Zhu brothers. He had an expression that said, ‘If you have the ability, then kill me right now’.
At this moment, Zhu Chuanzhi was only two steps away from him. At this distance, if Zhou Shu had a saber in hand, he could definitely kill Zhu Chuanzhi with one strike.
Even without a saber, he could kill Zhu Chuanzhi with one punch at such a close distance.
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As for Zhu Chuanfeng, he was nothing but a weakling.
But Zhou Shu didn’t attack because he had yet to see the seven heaven-grade weapons.
He didn’t act all day just to kill.
More importantly, he wanted to steal the seven heaven-grade weapons.
He was confident that he could become a Grand Craftsman in the future and forge heaven-grade weapons himself.
But heaven-grade weapons were heaven-grade weapons. The value of seven heaven-grade weapons was absolutely immeasurable.
Even if he sold them for money, it would still be a ma.s.sive fortune.
In any case, these seven heaven-grade weapons were Zhu Chuanfeng’s ill-gotten gains, so Zhou Shu wouldn’t feel guilty even if he took them.
“Do you think that you, a mere Forging Apprentice, is worthy of being my pledge of allegiance? I have seen those standard weapons with my own eyes. Do you think I won’t be able to forge them?” Zhu Chuanfeng said in a low voice. “Send us out of the city. I swear on my master’s reputation that I will let you go.”
Zhou Shu sneered. Do you really think I’m a fool? Swear on your master’s reputation?
He believed that there were people in this world who respected their masters.
However, he would never believe that Zhu Chuanfeng would respect his master. If he did, why would he not even say his master’s name?
Zhou Shu rolled his eyes. Zhu Chuanfeng and Zhu Chuanzhi’s salutations were very simple, and there were no traces of the seven heaven-grade weapons. Could they have hidden the heaven-grade weapons beforehand?
Zhou Shu calculated in his heart. If I capture the two of them, will I be able to find out where the weapons are?
Capturing Zhu Chuanfeng alive wasn’t difficult, but Zhu Chuanzhi’s cultivation wasn’t weak. Capturing him alive would likely cause a huge commotion.
Once the commotion attracted the attention of the Divine Constable Bureau and the Fiend Eradication Army, it wouldn’t be so easy for him to steal the weapons.
Zhou Shu thought for a moment and decided to wait a little longer. If it really didn’t work, he would wait until they left the city.
This time, he was prepared. It wouldn’t be so easy for Zhu Chuanzhi to escape like he did previously.
He wondered if they’ll be able to get out of the city.
“Grand Craftsman Zhu, I believe you. If you don’t keep your promise, I won’t let you off!” Zhou Shu shouted.
“Don’t worry. I never lie.” Zhu Chuanfeng sneered in his heart. Let you go? Dream on! I need someone to forge for me when I go to Great Wei. You’re just the right person!
Both parties had their own ulterior motives and boarded the carriage.
The carriage with the insignia of the Mi family slowly drove onto the main road.
Although the entire city was sealed off, Chang’an didn’t stop operating. The streets were still crowded, and the shops were still operating as usual.
After all, it was the capital of Great Xia. If it really shut down, the impact would be too far-reaching.
The only difference was that the city gates had been shut. Furthermore, there were more Divine Constable Bureau constables on the streets.
Zhou Shu’s carriage had the obvious insignia of the Mi residence on it.
The Mi family was one of the most influential families in Great Xia, and Mi Ziwen was a favorite of the emperor. The Divine Constable Bureau knew all of this.
Therefore, no one stopped the carriage to search it.
It wasn’t until they reached the northern gate that the carriage was stopped.
The city gates were sealed. If people wanted to leave the city, they had to have a legitimate reason and obtain permission from the higher-ups.
“The city gates are sealed. No one is allowed to leave the city,” the soldier who stopped Zhou Shu said.
“I’ll have to trouble you. I’m Zhou Shu, the superintendent of the 0th Workshop of the Forging Division. I’m currently heading to the Forging Division’s workshops. I hope you can make an exception.” Zhou Shu cupped his hands.
Behind him, Zhu Chuanzhi’s palm was already pressed against him. As long as Zhou Shu dared to speak carelessly, he would immediately kill him.
“I’m sorry, but the order we’ve been given is that no one is to leave the city unless there’s a permit from the Divine Constable Bureau.” The soldier shook his head.
“Can you see? This is a carriage of the Mi family!” Zhu Chuanzhi couldn’t help speaking coldly.
“It doesn’t matter which family’s carriage it is. That’s the order we received,” the soldier said. “If you want to leave the city, go to the Divine Constable Bureau and get a pa.s.s.”
Zhu Chuanfeng and Zhu Chuanzhi were furious. If they went to the Divine Constable Bureau, wouldn’t they be walking right into a trap?
Zhu Chuanzhi narrowed his eyes and looked through the gap in the curtains at the city gate not far away. With his cultivation level, opening the city gate would take about ten seconds. Experts would come to help…
After a long while, Zhu Chuanzhi shook his head dejectedly. It was impossible to force his way through the city gate.
… Unless his cultivation could break through to the third rank of the Martial Dao.
However, it wasn’t so easy to break through to third-rank Grandmaster.
“Hurry up and think of a way. Otherwise, if we die, you won’t be able to live either!” Zhu Chuanzhi whispered in Zhou Shu’s ear.
Zhu Chuanfeng shook his head. He’s just a mere Forging Apprentice. What can he do?
His mind raced as he tried to think of a way to break out of this situation.
Suddenly, he heard Zhou Shu shout. “Constable Yang! It’s me, Zhou Shu!”
Zhu Chuanfeng’s heart tightened. Zhu Chuanzhi was already gathering strength.
Zhou Shu turned his head and quickly whispered. “Don’t worry. I’ll think of something.”
The Zhu brothers looked at each other. Zhu Chuanzhi kept his strength hidden while Zhu Chuanfeng hid behind him.
Outside the carriage, Yang Hong looked at Zhou Shu with some surprise. “Superintendent Zhou, are you preparing to leave the city?”
“Yeah, there’s still a lot of work waiting for me at the workshop. I have to go,” Zhou Shu said.
“Constable Yang, this soldier said that I need a pa.s.s from the Divine Constable Bureau to leave the city. Look, no one told me. Why don’t you help me get a pa.s.s?”
Yang Hong’s face darkened. Is it appropriate to say such words in public?
He was just a lowly constable who wasn’t even a divine constable. How could he have so much power!
“Superintendent Zhou, the pa.s.ses to leave the city are all signed by divine constables…” Yang Hong smiled bitterly.
“Constable Yang, you are extremely talented. Isn’t it easy for you to become a divine constable?” Zhou Shu said.
“Don’t you know me, Constable Yang? Why don’t you let me out first, and I’ll go look for Commander Ma to get a pa.s.s later? There are urgent matters at the workshop I need to attend to. As you know, the southern border is in the midst of a war. This matter can’t be delayed.”
Yang Hong’s expression was a bit conflicted. He naturally understood Zhou Shu. A workshop superintendent of the Forging Division, the second master of the Mi family, the princess’s lover…
Cross off the last one!
But even though they knew each other, and Yang Hong felt that he could believe Zhou Shu, letting him out of the city…
“Constable Yang, thank you for your trouble.” Zhou Shu said. “I owe you a favor this time. I will definitely repay you generously in the future.”
Zhou Shu was going all out. For the sake of the seven heaven-grade weapons, he owed him a favor.
Yang Hong was at a loss. The second master of the Mi family, no, even if he wasn’t the second master of the Mi family, a favor from a genius forger could only be chanced upon by luck.
However, how could he, Yang Hong, be someone who would abandon his office for personal gain?
I, Yang Hong, am full of righteousness. The greater good will prevail!
I’m doing this for the soldiers fighting at the southern borders! How can I let them lack weapons?
“Superintendent Zhou, what are you saying? How can I not trust you?” Yang Hong’s expression was serious. “Superintendent Zhou, go to the workshop to handle your business first. I will talk to the commander personally.”
“Thank you, Constable Yang.” Zhou Shu smiled and cupped his hands. “When I’m done, I’ll look for you to have some wine.”
“Sure.” Yang Hong unsmilingly said, “Open the gate and let Superintendent Zhou leave the city!”
“Constable Yang—” The soldiers guarding the city hesitated.
“Open the gate! I’ll take responsibility if anything happens!” Yang Hong waved his hand.
In the past, he would naturally not be able to command the soldiers guarding the city gate. But now, the Divine Constable Bureau was in charge of everything. Almost everyone in the city had to cooperate with the Divine Constable Bureau.
Although Yang Hong was just a constable, he now represented the Divine Constable Bureau!
Creak—The city gate slowly opened.
Zhou Shu cupped his hands toward Yang Hong and slowly drove off.
Inside the carriage, the Zhu brothers secretly heaved a sigh of relief. They didn’t expect to leave the city so easily!
“Wait!”
They hadn’t even finished exhaling when a loud shout suddenly rang out.
The two of them were so shocked that they almost couldn’t breathe.
“Constable Yang, we haven’t searched the carriage yet!” the soldiers guarding the city shouted.
“How dare you! How can there be a problem with Superintendent Zhou’s carriage?” Yang Hong said loudly.
“Constable Yang, do you want to search?”
Zhou Shu’s words made the Zhu brothers’ hearts jump.
Zhu Chuanzhi almost dashed out of the city gate with his elder brother.
In any case, the city gate had already been opened, so he was very confident that he could charge out.
As for whether he could escape after charging out, that would depend on heaven’s will.
“Superintendent Zhou, what are you saying? How can I not trust you?” Yang Hong said.
“So, can I go?” Zhou Shu said.
Go! The Zhu brothers shouted in their hearts.
“Superintendent Zhou, leave quickly. Work is more important.” Yang Hong said.
These words sounded like heavenly music to the ears of the Zhu brothers.
Zhu Chuanzhi slightly exerted his strength, urging Zhou Shu forward.
Zhou Shu knew that going too far was as bad as not going far enough. He didn’t speak any more nonsense and drove the carriage out of the city gate.
Yang Hong watched as Zhou Shu’s carriage left the city gate. He waved his hand and then called for everyone to close the city gate.
Zhu Chuanfeng and Zhu Chuanzhi let out long sighs of relief when they heard the gate close behind them.
They hadn’t expected that they would be able to leave the city so smoothly. It seemed that this Zhou Shou had an extraordinary status.
But after they thought about it, he was Mi Ziwen’s sworn brother, and Emperor Yuan Feng even made an exception to allow him to attend the military parade. There was definitely something different about him.
“Keep moving forward!” Zhu Chuanfeng growled.
Zhu Chuanzhi impatiently pulled Zhou Shu into the carriage. He personally began to drive the carriage. Zhou Shu’s driving skills were just too poor.
At this moment, Yang Hong suddenly stopped in his tracks. That’s not right. Shouldn’t Superintendent Zhou go through the west city gate if he’s going to the Forging Division’s workshops?
His heart thumped. Why did he come to the north city gate? Not good! There’s a problem!