Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173: Chapter 115: The Hook is Too Straight! Blood Refining Perfect!

County Office.

Liu Yuanhu sat firmly on the tiger-skin chair, his expression grim, staring intently at Zhang Guangqun below.

"Are you saying that Zhao Honglie has been very active recently, that he seems to know about the Red Cloud Guard matter, and is trying to intercept my appointment document in advance?"

Zhang Guangqun nodded vigorously, his scalp tingling.

"That’s right, this guy is absolutely insane!"

If he goes through with intercepting the appointment document, such a thing would draw the attention of the Red Cloud Prefecture. Even if Zhao Honglie had godlike abilities, he’d be finished!

He couldn’t imagine how Zhao Honglie could be so brazenly audacious!

Liu Yuanhu let out a heavy scoff:

"This man is cunning; he knows that once the Red Cloud Guard arrives, the Black Sand Gang will face only one outcome—complete annihilation. Intercepting the document now is likely an attempt to deal with us preemptively. That side must just be putting on appearances, it’s impossible for him to dare follow through even if given a hundred chances."

"In that case, I’ll give him a good game to play!"

A gleam flashed in his eyes as a strategy started to take shape in his mind; he spoke slowly.

Upon hearing Liu Yuanhu’s plan, the trusted aides couldn’t help but admire him profoundly, repeatedly exclaiming:

"You’re brilliant, Magistrate!"

Liu Yuanhu immediately smiled. After discussing matters further, he suddenly looked at Zhang Guangqun and asked:

"Still no trace of that butcher?"

Zhang Guangqun’s face immediately showed an embarrassed expression. He’d been thoroughly outmaneuvered but couldn’t find even the slightest clue. His frustration burned inside as he bowed his head low, saying:

"I have failed in my duties..."

Liu Yuanhu waved his hand dismissively, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

"This butcher is so elusive. If we go by logic, his characteristics should be easy to identify. For him to remain undetected for so long suggests he’s likely quite skilled in the art of disguise!"

"He might even be hiding among the hired blades!"

Zhang Guangqun’s expression changed dramatically.

"Should I immediately gather all the hired blades and investigate them individually?"

Liu Yuanhu shook his head.

"Not ideal. That would only tip him off and make him burrow deeper into hiding."

"Since he chose to become a hired blade, he must be a lone martial artist lacking resources. Previously, he consistently took missions targeting entry-level Blood Refining Realm individuals. The one time he killed Poison Bee Guest, a Blood Refining Realm Small Success expert, was only because of—Golden Body Skill!"

Thoughtfulness rose in Liu Yuanhu’s eyes.

"In that case, let’s use enticing rewards to lure him out. Quietly issue several missions with rewards such as Blood Strengthening Pills, Gale Thirteen Blades, Stabbing Foot, and the like."

These are resources that money can’t buy or are exceedingly rare to obtain. He didn’t believe the butcher wouldn’t take the bait!