Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 497 - 357: Arrest and Confrontation! (Double Length)

"Government people?" Yang Zhen remained calm, judging that the other party was a military officer under the city’s government, not soldiers from the Military Department.

"We have not committed any crime in the city, you have no right to arrest and interrogate us privately. According to the rules, the Military Department will investigate this matter."

"I want to see the Grand Marshal!"

"Arrest them, then don’t blame us for being rude!" The leading military officer said, intending to act without further talking.

His aura intensified around him, and the strength of the dispersing Innate Qi Aura gradually became terrifying.

The few military officers beside him were the same, as if they were prepared early on, knowing Song Changming’s strength. The military officers sent to capture and detain them were all highly cultivated.

"They really think highly of us." Song Changming muttered, his hand already on the hilt of his sword.

The battle with Zhao Liang gave him much confidence, and at this moment, he feared no enemy!

It wasn’t hard to guess that the Zhao Family intended to control them before anyone else.

If they were taken away in confusion, who knew what further unknown means the Zhao Family would employ.

Therefore, Song Changming was not going to obediently surrender and follow them.

Just as the two sides were about to clash at the city gate, a voice descended from the direction of the city like a thunderclap.

"Stop!"

Song Changming and the others looked over, their hearts steadied.

Wang Tianshuang personally brought a troop, his gaze sweeping over the group of government military officers.

"They are my subordinates, no matter what accusations they face, you cannot bypass the Military Department to apprehend them."

Wang Tianshuang’s tone was cold, carrying an undeniable authority.

"This matter involves a lot, Grand Marshal, you’d best not get involved." The leading military officer said in a muffled voice.

The warning, or rather the threat, in his words was very blatant.

A fierce gleam appeared in Wang Tianshuang’s eyes, "Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?"

The boundless killing intent on him turned into an overwhelming momentum, pressing down on the group of military officers.

Making them feel as if they were in a hellish sea of corpses and blood!

This was the aura and determination gained from countless bloody battles on the battlefield, something ordinary martial artists could not possess!

"I dare not, but..." The military officer’s face was gloomy, but he did not dare to confront the Grand Marshal who held great power in the Military Department.

"No buts, make way!" Wang Tianshuang interrupted the military officer.

The group of military officers exchanged glances and ultimately had to make way, allowing Song Changming and the others to leave.

"Grand Marshal." Yang Zhen approached behind Wang Tianshuang.

"It seems the Zhao Family is more impatient than imagined." Wang Tianshuang said slowly.

"If the Grand Marshal hadn’t come, this would have been troublesome." Yang Zhen nodded.

Indeed, they could have been arrested just now.

But fighting with government military officers at the city gate would have been equally detrimental, and likely the outcome the Zhao Family hoped for.

They could have had more reasons to control this group of people.

"The real trouble is yet to come, the Zhao Family’s intentions are already very clear." Wang Tianshuang said, suddenly looking at Song Changming beside him.

This military Commander under his command had joined the army only five or six years ago.

Back in the Recruit Training Camp, he was spotted by Xing Tiexin and directly promoted to Deputy General.

Later, his performance became increasingly outstanding, eventually catching Wang Tianshuang’s eye, who personally appointed him as Commander to lead a troop.

In just a few years, Song Changming’s rise in the military was remarkably swift and smooth, encountering few obstacles.

Especially after the military parade, Song Changming had already become quite famous in the military.

Even Prince Cui had inquired about this General.

Wang Tianshuang had thought he had already placed a high estimation on this subordinate’s potential.

But with the urgent report from Yang Zhen, it became apparent that Song Changming’s growth far exceeded his expectations.

A single stroke to defeat Zhao Liang, astonishing the world!

Such a top-level cultivation talent, whether out of personal feelings or for the greater good of the Human Race, he genuinely did not want Song Changming to be stifled by the Zhao Family!

Hence, he chose to stand by Song Changming and the other two.

Even though the Wang Family behind him wanted him to remain neutral, or even favor the Zhao Family.

But he was not going to do that.

In his heart, he always carried concerns beyond family interests, his vision and framework were not limited to this.

"If I cannot protect my subordinates from persecution, how could I continue as Grand Marshal with any dignity!"

Wang Tianshuang held his own persistence, uninfluenced by the Noble Families.

The Meng Clan Members were escorted all the way to the Core District, outside the Meng Mansion.

"Many thanks to Banner Master Yang and all the Generals for your help and protection along the way." Meng Mu, supported by Meng Shuxuan, alighted from the carriage and thanked Song Changming and the others.

"No need to be polite, madam, it is our duty." Yang Zhen said.

"I have heard of some matters, I will do my best to assist where I can." Before entering the mansion, Meng Mu added.

Though this wife of Meng Jianli may not have much say in the Meng Family, having more people on their side would ultimately benefit Song Changming and others.

Returning to the garrison, Yang Zhen, Song Changming, and Xing Tiexin formally reported back to Grand Marshal Wang Tianshuang.

"Explain the details clearly." Wang Tianshuang sat at a high seat, looking at the three before him.

"Yes." Yang Zhen began to narrate the entire course of the mission without any concealment.

Song Changming also recounted the process of killing Zhao Liang.

It wasn’t complicated, and regarding the evidence spoken of, many Generals present at the time, including Meng Shuxuan and some Generals from Feng City, had witnessed it.

Detail-oriented as Yang Zhen, during their time in Feng City, had already collected everyone’s testimonies, presenting them all to Wang Tianshuang.