I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World

Pei Xiuyuan looked towards Han Zheng with a cold sneer on his face.

They had investigated everything they needed to about Liao Hongsheng's death, and had not come up with any clear reason. What more could Han Zheng do?

Sending a wet-behind-the-ears kid to take charge of the garrison at Smoke Wave Prefecture was complete nonsense!

Promotion within the Demon Cleansing Bureau was actually quite particular, and one must have a variety of job experiences to qualify.

Just like him, Pei Xiuyuan, who had once been on assignment at the headquarters of the Southern Mountain Demon Cleansing Bureau and had experience in a headquarters position.

Then, he was transferred to Smoke Wave Prefecture, and having stayed here for so many years, he was also considered experienced.

Only then was his job experience considered perfect, qualifying him to be appointed to oversee a large city of a State Mansion, or to be directly transferred to the headquarters in Southern Mountain to take charge of a battalion.

But Han Zheng had only joined the Demon Cleansing Bureau for less than a year—what kind of experience could he have?

Considering the chaotic situation of Smoke Wave Prefecture, plus the need to investigate Liao Hongsheng's death, he didn't believe that Han Zheng would be able to handle it!

Pei Xiuyuan was even waiting for Han Zheng to beat a humiliated retreat.

Stepping out of the Ice Room, Han Zheng said with a heavy voice, "So according to your previous investigations, Mr. Liao died due to Demons, Smoke Wave Lake pirates, and the possibility of those Martial World Sects, it's just that Demons are the most likely?"

Pei Xiuyuan kept a stern face and didn't speak, while Zhao Rongye nodded slightly.

A chilling smile suddenly appeared on Han Zheng's face, "Then that makes it easy. Since we can't determine who killed Mr. Liao, let's just kill all the suspects.

Every one of those suspects is guilty of heinous crimes, killing them without trial wouldn't be unjust. In the end, one of them will turn out to be the real culprit."

When he said this, everyone present was dumbfounded.

Pei Xiuyuan raised his voice angrily, "Han Zheng, have you lost your mind? Are you suggesting that Smoke Wave Prefecture should go to war with the Demons, bandits, and local Martial World forces all at the same time?

Even Mr. Liao wouldn't dare make such a crazy move when he was around. You're looking to get us all killed!

I will never agree to this. If you persist alone, I will go directly to Kai Ping Prefecture and file a complaint with Mr. Wen and Elder Mr. Xu!"

Zhao Rongye was also terrified, "Mr. Han, please be calm! Calm down! The strength of our Smoke Wave Prefecture Demon Department is limited; all combined, we barely number a hundred. How can we dare provoke all three parties at once?"

Han Zheng replied indifferently, "Why are you all so anxious? Did I say I was going to kill those three parties together? Did I say I was going to lead you to your deaths?

If you don't want to go, that's fine—I can kill them myself!

I'm just not too familiar with the geography of Smoke Wave Prefecture. Does anyone have the time and could possibly show me the way?"

Zhao Jinhua, one of Pei Xiuyuan's men, sneered immediately, "Sorry Mr. Han, I have a lot of work to do and can't afford to accompany you on this leisurely stroll!"

Han Zheng actually intended to single-handedly deal with those Demons and bandits, and even the Sects, which to everyone seemed to be courting death.

Zhao Jinhua thought Han Zheng was just idly saying this, pretending to be serious when in reality he was going for a leisurely walk just to give the higher-ups an explanation.

The various Team Leaders present also spoke up one after another, each claiming they were busy with tasks and had no time, among other excuses.

Whether Han Zheng was courting death or just strolling around, they didn't want to be associated with Han Zheng.

Even though the former Mr. Liao was aggressive and domineering, at least he had seniority and strength to back it up.

What did Han Zheng have? Why should they mess around with him?

Only one Team Leader from the Golden Rune Team, who was in his forties, hesitated and did not speak.

It was then that Han Zheng suddenly said, "What's the name of that Team Leader? Since you are free, why don't you join me?"

Hearing this, the Golden Rune Team Leader immediately showed a bitter face and, seeing the mocking gazes from the others, could only force a smile and cup his hands, "I am Zhang Yan, and I am willing to accompany the official on this trip."

Zhang Yan was different from the other Team Leaders present.

All the other Team Leaders were old hands in Smoke Wave Prefecture, the shortest of whom had stayed in Smoke Wave Prefecture for seven or eight years, while he had only been there for two months.

Zhang Yan was originally a Team Leader from another State Mansion, but actually, whether there was a Demon Cleansing Bureau stationed in that small State Mansion or not didn't really matter.

As time went on, the Southern Mountain Demon Department became increasingly short-handed and began transferring people out of that small State Mansion.

Zhang Yan was the last to be transferred and was replenished to Smoke Wave Prefecture.

In the Smoke Wave Prefecture Demon Cleansing Department, besides Han Zheng, his seniority was the shallowest.

He had not yet settled in with the previous supervisor, Liao Hongsheng, and now a new supervisor had arrived; Zhang Yan was also quite helpless.

Other people could find excuses to refuse because they were either under Pei Xiuyuan or Zhao Rongye, and they had deep qualifications themselves.

Zhang Yan in Smoke Wave Prefecture had no foundation at all, so naturally, he hesitated, considering the consequences of refusing Han Zheng.

Unexpectedly, this hesitation led Han Zheng to draft him.

What Zhang Yan didn't know was that even if he hadn't hesitated, Han Zheng would have chosen him in the end.

Han Zheng's decision to do so wasn't a death wish, but a plan he had set before coming.

Han Zheng didn't plan to use the people from the Demon Cleansing Bureau in Smoke Wave Prefecture; he didn't trust them.

Liao Hongsheng came to the Demon Cleansing Bureau in Smoke Wave Prefecture and couldn't subdue them for a year; Han Zheng had no illusions that his imposing presence alone could make them obedient.

So rather than forcibly getting a group of disobedient subordinates to act, it was better to do it himself.

Han Zheng knew he was a sharp knife.

What's the purpose of a sharp knife? Of course, it's to kill.

If someone needed to be killed, he'd do it, and for the rest, he just needed someone to show him the way.

Zhang Yan, who had only been in Smoke Wave Prefecture for two months and was a Team Leader, was a very good choice.

Previously, Han Zheng had already reviewed all the data on the Xuanjia Guards of the Demon Cleansing Bureau in Smoke Wave Prefecture; he was the most suitable candidate.

"All of you are busy with your own tasks and have a lot on your plates, so go ahead and tend to them, continue as you were.

I will take responsibility for Liao's death, and I will seek justice for him."

Having said that, Han Zheng turned around and left just as suddenly as he had arrived.

Zhang Yan hesitated for a moment, then followed Han Zheng out.

Pei Xiuyuan scoffed coldly, "Nonsensical!"

Then Pei Xiuyuan turned to Zhao Rongye and asked, "Old Zhao, what do you think of this Han Zheng? Is he seeking death or feigning stupidity?"

Zhao Rongye yawned, "We just look with our eyes, right? Mr. Han is the superior, and if he seeks death, we can't stop him; if he's feigning stupidity, we can't expose him either. Just let him be.

Besides, isn't this situation exactly what you, Little Pei, would hope to see? Do you really want Mr. Han to fight with you for power and profit in Smoke Wave Prefecture to be happy?"

After speaking, Zhao Rongye yawned again and rubbed his back, "I'm an old man now; I need to take a nap and rest. I have no desire to meddle in these messy affairs."

Pei Xiuyuan was taken aback by Zhao Rongye's words.

What Zhao Rongye said made sense; the current situation was much better than what he had expected.

Whether Han Zheng was truly seeking death or just putting on a show, it had no impact on him.

As long as Han Zheng didn't snatch power from him in the State Mansion or interfere with his sphere of influence, why should he care about Han Zheng's actions?

After laughing coldly, Pei Xiuyuan also turned around with his people and left, for the time being not concerning himself with Han Zheng.

He wanted to see how Han Zheng would wrap up the situation.

At this moment, Han Zheng took Zhang Yan out of the Demon Cleansing Bureau office, and seeing Zhang Yan with a sour face, Han Zheng chuckled and said, "Team Leader Zhang, there's no need for that kind of expression. I'm not bringing you along to die.

When it's time to act, I won't need you to fight; you'll just have to lead the way.

Although I reviewed some materials on Smoke Wave Prefecture before coming, it's all theoretically speaking; it's better to combine it with the actual situation."

Zhang Yan quickly replied, "Subordinate definitely didn't mean that! Ever since joining the Demon Cleansing Bureau, subordinate has never feared death!"

He was telling the truth.

Team Leaders like Zhang Yan, who had no background and had risen from the bottom, all accumulated merits through multiple life-and-death missions to reach their current status.

If he truly feared death and clung to life, he would remain a low-level Xuanjia Guard all his life.

Han Zheng patted Zhang Yan's shoulder, smiled, and said, "Relax, even if you're not afraid of death, I'm not going to lead you to it.

After this journey with me, you will not be left unrewarded."

As he spoke, Han Zheng directly took Zhang Yan and headed towards Smoke Wave Lake.

Zhang Yan touched his head, thinking that this young superior of his seemed very confident.

But since he was already here, thinking more about it was useless; Zhang Yan quickly followed Han Zheng.