Actually, after capturing Yu Tongguang, Zhang Jian should have captured rather than killed him. After all, he was a governor, and even if he resisted stubbornly and was fleeing, killing him would still bring trouble.
However, considering the weight of the treasure in his hand that could shape his Life Plate, Zhang Jian worried about complications and simply ended it with a blow.
To be regarded as a treasure even by that great Yin Spirit, it must indeed be of considerable weight.
After disposing of Yu Tongguang, he eliminated most of the troubles from the source.
Zhang Jian's gaze then fell on Qing Yu Daoist.
In the place where Qing Yu Daoist fell, there was still an oddly shaped longsword standing upright, and at this moment, the one hundred and eight sword blade fragments automatically returned to the sword body, transforming into a sword with a blue steel blade.
The sword qi was cold, chilling to the heart.
With a glance, Zhang Jian casually picked it up. He didn't need it, but it would be a nice gift for Zhang Yi.
Then Zhang Jian searched Qing Yu Daoist, but to his disappointment, found nothing.
In a moment, Zhang Jian noticed the area in the Commandery Governor's Mansion still billowing with white mist.
A moment later, he had an extra Command Flag in his hand.
It was a grayish-white Command Flag, with a pure white surface depicting clouds.
At the center of the flagpole were two small talismans written in Ancient Golden Script.
Fog Banner!
This should be the flag's name, a small flag with a proper name.
"Dharma Artifact!"
Zhang Jian toyed with it slightly in his hand, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes. He knew this should be what is called a low-tier Dharma Artifact.
As for how to distinguish the rank of Dharma Artifacts, it was still a blind spot in Zhang Jian's knowledge, but if it were truly powerful, it shouldn't have prevented Qing Yu Daoist from escaping.
After taking down the Fog Banner, Zhang Jian went to inform Qi Yi, Yao He, and others outside to speed up the cleanup of the Commandery Governor's Mansion.
"Ah Yu, did you kill Yu Tongguang?"
Outside, everyone was a bit stunned upon receiving the news from Zhang Jian.
Qi Yi was also frowning tightly.
"Governor Yu and the Demon Dao joined forces to try to ambush me. I could only fight back with all my strength. Blades and swords have no eyes; after facing life and death, I couldn't spare him!"
Zhang Jian sighed, "I accidentally chopped Governor Yu to death!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of those around were peculiar.
Yao He kept glancing at Zhang Jian, who noticed and thought of Inspector Yao's reputation. He knew the Zhang Family might have to pay some price to avoid trouble.
But having already gained the greatest benefit, Zhang Jian didn't mind spending a bit more.
It was just a transaction.
With Qing Yu Daoist's death, the thick fog engulfing the Commandery Governor's Mansion gradually dispersed, and Qi Yi waved his hand to signal the county soldiers to press on and begin clearing out "resistors" inside and outside the mansion.
Qi Yuansi donned his armor, holding a long spear, personally leading the clearing effort.
Beside him, Qi Yi, Gu Chengyan, and Yu You watched coldly. With Yu Tongguang dead, the entire Fengyang County was as good as settled. Gu Chengyan was thoroughly relieved, even having spare time to chat leisurely with Zhang Jian.
Throughout, Yu You remained indifferent, but his gaze occasionally swept over Zhang Jian, with some peculiar color in his eyes. Although he concealed it well, Zhang Jian still sensed something.
Soon, the sound of fighting rang out within the Commandery Governor's Mansion.
Someone attempted to escape from the mansion.
But without Yu Tongguang and Qing Yu Daoist, core figures, the personal guards in the mansion were no longer a threat and were shot down one after another.
This group of personal guards almost had no one surrendering, which moved those outside the mansion.
But the feeling stopped at being moved. If these fearless personal guards escaped, those present would not sleep well.
Moments later, the Commandery Governor's Mansion was entirely cleared.
However, comparing with the list before him, Qi Yuansi frowned and said to Zhang Jian.
"Ah Yu, according to the list, there should still be an important person, right?"
Zhang Jian's eyes moved as he asked, "Chao Yun!"
Qi Yi frowned, "Correct!"
Chao Yun was the personal guard commander in the Commandery Governor's Mansion and also a Grandmaster Martial Artist well-trained in Body Forging. Having such a person escape, no one could rest easy.
At this moment, Yu You and Gu Chengyan also approached.
Gu Chengyan asked, "Is there any secret chamber in the Commandery Governor's Mansion?"
Just then, Zhang Jian's gaze shifted to one side, "No need to search; someone has already dealt with him for us!"
Not far away, Daoist Tianxu approached with the Purple Sun Magical Sword in hand, holding a blood-dripping head, which he tossed in front of Zhang Jian and others.
He said indifferently.
"That scoundrel was lurking around the Commandery Governor's Mansion when I came across and slew him with a single sword!"
Daoist Tianxu's face showed a faint chill.
Qi Yi sighed.
"Chao Yun was also a renowned Body Forging Grandmaster in Fengyang County, with many hate-filled enemies yet unable to kill him, but I never expected him to die by the sword of Fengyang County's renowned miraculous physician?"
"That means he deserved to die!"
Daoist Tianxu snorted coldly, slightly shaking the Purple Sun Magical Sword, evaporating the bloodstains.
He had been roaming outside, originally planning to clean up some underlings, but unexpectedly encountered this big fish, Chao Yun.
He looked up, sweeping his gaze over the Commandery Governor's Mansion, which once represented the power of Fengyang County, feeling a sense of loneliness but also some comfort.
With the Commandery Governor's Mansion down, he avenged many disciples of the Iron Immortal Temple to some extent.
Seeing they had captured the last big fish in the Commandery Governor's Mansion, everyone relaxed, with many looking at the mansion, thinking about dismantling its power and sitting down to share the spoils.
Qi Yi whispered a few words to Qi Yuansi, evidently interested in the contents of the mansion.
"Young Master?"
Zhang Lu also came over, his eyes on Zhang Jian.
Zhang Jian nodded slightly, and Zhang Lu immediately responded, quickly leading Hu Shan and other veteran soldiers into the mansion.
Beside him, Daoist Tianxu kept watching Zhang Jian and said.
"Brother Zhang, you seem a bit different?!"
Qi Yi also noticed Daoist Tianxu's gaze, looked Zhang Jian up and down, and nodded.
"Yes, indeed!"
Zhang Jian smiled faintly under everyone's gaze, and Qi Yi became even more certain.
"There is indeed something different. You look more mature; maybe it's the experience of killing that gives you a convincing aura!"
Daoist Tianxu nodded secretly.
Zhang Jian speculated that this could be the added impact of his Life Plate forming, along with the effects after Divination Foundation Establishment.
Zhang Jian had long noticed some distinct changes in himself after his Life Plate formed.
Apart from a more acute divine sense, his affinity with the Spiritual Field of heaven and earth also increased.
Zhang Jian recalled a phrase.
Dragon and Phoenix Form!
Dragons and phoenixes have always been darlings of heaven and earth.
With Dragon and Phoenix Qi upon him, some unique changes were inevitable.
He was indeed in the True Dragon and Phoenix Form.
...
The Commandery Governor's Mansion, which had been a colossal entity oppressing various local forces inside and outside Fengyang County, collapsed overnight. Numerous major powers in Fengyang County felt relieved, but soon, many rumors about the Governor's Mansion began to circulate.
Some said Governor Yu Tongguang, lacking in virtue, offended the divine, thus receiving retribution.
Others claimed the Governor's Mansion offended a high-ranking official in the court's central hub, and that official harbored dissatisfaction, leading to targeted actions against the Governor's Mansion, being the main reason for Yu Tongguang's demise.
The entire Fengyang Commandery City was abuzz, and during this time, Zhang Yi, the Clan Leader of the Zhang Family, was hurrying to Fengyang Commandery City.
This time, Zhang Yi had many tasks upon entering Fengyang County again, including 'communicating' with Yao He and choosing a location to gradually move the Fengxi Zhang Family's base into the central hub inside and outside Fengyang Commandery City.
Establishing a firm base in Fengyang Commandery City.
Now with Fengyang County losing its governor, all county affairs were managed responsibly by County Minister Yu You and County Captain Wang Shao, presenting an opportunity not to be missed for the Zhang Family.