Water Ink Panel: Starting with Bow Technique to Hunt the Sun and Patrol the Skies Chapter 203: Chapter 29: Owe You a Favor

Shen Qing, regardless of the bloodstains on his body, picked up the wine cup and drained it in one gulp.

After eliminating the threats of Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu, a hint of relief and ease appeared on his face.

"Good wine!"

"Brother Shen, what a bold spirit! Since it's good wine, should you not drink more?"

Dong Jing watched Shen Qing's unkempt appearance without any concern and even took the initiative to pour him another drink, the matter of the promised thousand taels from Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu long forgotten.

Shen Qing stopped the wine cup and said, "It's enough to drink the wine for its taste, too much can spoil the pleasure."

"If not drinking, how about eating instead?" Dong Jing was not annoyed, "This Baihua Building has long enjoyed a renowned reputation in Yongzhou, and though the food can't compare to your Shen Ji's, it is still quite delicious. It's just that you've arrived a bit late, so only leftovers remain."

Shen Qing laughed heartily, "With this table of leftovers, how many people in Great Zhou would have the chance to eat them? Besides, I ca here to commit murder, not to attend a banquet."

"Indeed, that's true." Dong Jing also laughed heartily with him.

Shen Qing made no pretense of politeness and wolfed down the food on the table.

The consecutive ordeals had indeed left him famished and with a ravenous appetite.

Dong Jing took a sip from his wine cup and quietly glanced at Shen Qing eating heartily, then cast a look towards the corpses beside them.

The eyes of Guan Yunjian and Uncle Shu were fixed on Shen Qing in death, while Shen Qing, who had slain them, ate as if nothing had happened, his appetite surprisingly hearty, which left Dong Jing marvelling.

"I wonder what these two did to offend Shen Chasi today?" Dong Jing asked.

Shen Qing recounted, "They found nine martial masters sowhere, attempting to take my life, which annoyed , so I ca over."

"Nine martial masters?"

"rely diocrities, their skills no match for mine."

Shen Qing, believing he and Dong Jing were not close friends, thus had little trust in Dong Jing and held back when speaking, not revealing the details about the martial masters from the Qi Hai Realm.

Furthermore, while speaking, he skillfully rested his hand on the hilt of his blade, casually casting a few glances at Dong Jing.

Should Dong Jing show any sign of odd behavior, he would not hesitate to strike and slay him, letting him join Guan Yunjian and the others in death.

In his view, killing two people was killing, killing three was no different.

Dong Jing, surprised by the statent, said, "They must have really exhausted their resources this ti. I had long heard that Guan Yunjian had made many connections using his position at the Guardian Martial Departnt over the years, and it seems it wasn't just rumors. Now that you've killed them, what do you plan to do next?"

Shen Qing countered, "I wonder if Brother Dong has any wise insights?"

Dong Jing hadn't expected Shen Qing to throw the question back to him.

After pondering for a while, he said, "No wise insights. I just think that Shen Chasi should just wait and watch. Dead n tell no tales, and nobody will want to stand up for a dead man. In my opinion, they are just using the Guardian Martial Departnt's na in vain, and they are likely to die unavenged."

Shen Qing strongly agreed.

The status of two re officers was indeed not high.

Moreover, after observing for so many days, he knew that Chief Officer Zheng Yuanqiu only had eyes for won and wealth and was even less likely to care about this matter.

Seeing Dong Jing's composed deanor, showing no intent of plotting against him, a judgent ford in Shen Qing's heart.

At the very least, they were not enemies for the ti being.

"Indeed, that's what I think as well."

Shen Qing ate quickly, swiftly clearing the table of its food as if a whirlwind had passed through.

He found a towel and skillfully wiped his greasy hands, then said to Dong Jing, "Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Dong. I have another favor to ask of you."

"What is it?"

Shen Qing pointed to the two corpses not far away and said, "I need to investigate the Wolf Demon matter and am a bit pressed for ti. I hope Brother Dong can help deal with these two. I'll owe you a favor."

Friends accustod to killing people all know that it's easy to kill, but hard to dispose of the bodies.

Even in these tis when human life is as cheap as mustard, killing people in the street is still a grave cri, one that the Military Departnt does not overlook.

Not to ntion that the n Shen Qing had killed were officers, half belonging to the official estate, and that made the matter all the more serious.

If anyone discovered anything amiss, it wouldn't necessarily be life-threatening, but it would definitely be troubleso.

Shen Qing had thought this would be a difficult request, but to Dong Jing, it seed to be of no concern at all. He simply said, "It's a trifling matter."

Dong Jing clapped his hands together.

Before long, a servant from the Baihua Building ca to the door and knocked, "Dong Chasi, did you call for ?"

"There's been a small incident here with so bloodshed. Call two handyn and have them clean it up in the backyard," Dong Jing said casually.

"Understood."

Shen Qing didn't have to wait long before two sturdy handyn, each carrying a sack, ca over.

When they saw the two officers' bodies on the ground, a flicker of surprise crossed their eyes.

Without a word, they skillfully packed the bodies into the sacks, and even a servant ca with a bucket of water and a cloth to clean the bloodstains from the floor, bowing his head and saying respectfully, "Dong Chasi, please take your ti."

After finishing, he silently closed the door, as if nothing had happened.

The cooperation was so practiced that Shen Qing was montarily at a loss for words.

Dong Jing smiled and said, "This Baihua Building is the Dong Family's property. Often enough, so who do not know their place commit offenses here, and we at the Baihua Building have ample experience in handling bodies. There's no need for Shen Chasi to be so surprised. From today on, even if heaven and earth were turned upside down, no one could find these two again."

It was only then that Shen Qing half woke to the realization.

The Yongzhou Thirteen Lines were a colossal presence in the county town, each of them more formidable than the county governnt office.

For them, killing people and disposing of bodies were as common and routine as a daily al.

"Thank you, Dong Chasi," Shen Qing said, moving toward the window. "Now that we've eaten and drunk, I'll co find you to set a table of good food and drink once I'm less busy. Please don't decline. I'll take my leave now."

"Take care."

Shen Qing's clothes were covered in blood, which wouldn't have been appropriate for openly strutting around the Baihua Building.

He leaped down from the window, used so hunting techniques to conceal his form, and vanished from the private room.

Watching Shen Qing's retreating figure, Dong Jing pondered thoughtfully.

"Just now, his True Qi was manifest, clearly showing he has broken through to the Qi Hai Realm."

"Hiss..."

Dong Jing inhaled sharply.

"A sixteen-year-old martial master of the Qi Hai Realm, this would be considered an extraordinary gift even among the noble families. Given ti, his future might truly be boundless."

"In light of this, why not owe him a bigger favor? Complete the kindness thoroughly by taking care of the entire matter for him. Who knows, there may co a ti when I need his assistance."