Volume 3 The Place Where My Heart Feels At Peace, Chapter 105: Silent Contest (Part 1)

Wei Potian pulled a long face. Qianye is my brother. Theres nothing we cant discuss in front of him.

Thereupon, the elder said, The scope of implications regarding this matter appears rather wide and probably isnt limited to just a few divisions. Theres likely a powerhouse acting as a mediator. Although our Far East Wei Clan isnt afraid of trouble, we still have to show General Xiao Lingshi some respect in the Evernight Continent. Toppling a few offending division commanders is fine, but its not appropriate for us to start a war.

After saying this, without even waiting for Wei Potians reply, he turned toward Qianye, bowed and said respectfully, What does Young Master Qian think of this?

Qianye hadnt expected the elderly man to suddenly skip over Wei Potian and ask for his opinion. However, he felt it was natural after some thoughtthis matter had indeed arisen from him. While the Wei clan might also obtain some benefits from this, the gains were barely passable compared to the resources invested.

Waging a war in the Evernight Continent was definitely past the Wei clans bottom line. This wasnt an issue of whether or not the Wei clan could contest against the expeditionary army in court and in military strength, but a consideration of whether the regional lord could interfere with the deep-seated military affairs of the Evernight Continent. This Wei clan elders words were rather clearhe wished to prevent the heir from expanding this matter for Qianyes sake lest it ultimately goes out of hand.

Qianye immediately replied, Potian, the matter between me and Wu Zhengnan is a personal grudge, and I dont want to create more problems. Everything originated from him. He was at the core of the forbidden deals with the dark races. I think we should just focus on the mastermind here.

Wei Potian shot him a glance and voiced his agreement. He then turned around to find the captive expeditionary army officers gathered at the base of the village wall near the gate. He immediately raised his voice in anger. But Im absolutely infuriated everytime I see these bastards. I really want to kill them all!

The Wei clan elder intervened, Young master, theyre only following orders. Its fine to kill since weve already captured them, but there are many outsiders around

His voice was quite soft and only Wei Potian could hear it clearly. The elders opinion was that killing captives privately wasnt a big deal, but it would more or less affect the Wei clans reputation with so many witnesses. Qianye wasnt considered an outsider but these bloodline seedlings and Far East Heavy Industries guardsmen were a different matter altogether.

Wei Potian exhaled deeply and replied, Very well! Lets deal with them later.

There was much to do regarding funeral arrangements in addition to cleaning the village and tending to the wounded. Defensive measures, on the other hand, werent a problemWei Potian had immediately dispatched someone to Broken River City with a letter as soon as he arrived. The 10th division would inevitably be held responsible if the heir of Marquis Bowang and a lieutenant colonel of the Broken Winged Angels was attacked in this defensive region. Hence, they could no longer feign ignorance. Those captive officers from the 15th division had all been returned to their division headquarters. The only thing left was to wait for the 15th division to give the Wei clan a satisfactory explanation.

The next day, Wei Potian dragged Qianye onto the airship and flew directly toward Blackflow City. The Wei clan heirs movements this time was extremely fast with absolutely no delay during the journey. After landing outside the city in the afternoon, Wei Potian immediately charged right into the city after marshaling the Broken Winged Angels and Wei clan soldiers.

The expeditionary army guards had likely received orders beforehand, seeing as how no one dared to obstruct these fiends. The dozen military trucks sped straight toward the seventh division headquarters where they stopped across the main gates. The soldiers then alighted in succession and proceeded to blockade the entrance.

Wei Potian jumped off from the drivers compartment and sized up the unimpressive building before him. This is the seventh division headquarters!? Doesnt look the part!

An aide beside him replied, Young Master, this is indeed the place. At least according to the map. Look, its also written on the signboard!

Wei Potian finally found a sign that said expeditionary army seventh division but he was still half suspicious. This seventh division headquarters looked like a space-occupying courtyard with a few old and unadorned office buildings within. This headquarters was somewhat historic and hadnt changed at all for nearly a decade.

Wei Potian, who was used to seeing the awe-inspiring and majestic division headquarters of the empire, felt as if he had come to a skirmisher barracks in the countryside. But on second thoughts, wasnt the expeditionary army just a ragtag band of countryside stragglers?

As Wei Potian took large strides toward their main gate, the guards shouted reflexively, Who dares barge into the division headquarters!? Well fulfill whoever is courting death!

The Wei clan men didnt make a move but the Broken Winged Angel troops didnt have such a good tempermany of them had their hands on the weapons at their waist, ready to kill all those guards at a moments notice.

Qianye stood with the Wei clan guards and let out a soft sigh. He couldnt be clearer about the death quota granted to elite corps such as the Broken Winged Angels. Killing these ordinary soldiers wouldnt even count against their death quota which was used for those above the level of junior officers and landowning nobles.

At this time, a major dashed out from within the courtyard and hurriedly cried out, Lower your weapons, all of you! Lower your weapons! The guards dropped their guns unwillingly but continued to glare at the other partythey knew these visitors had come with ill intentions.

The major, identifying the leader at a glance, arrived before Wei Potian and said solemnly, You must be the heir of Marquis Bowang, Young Master Huyang. Wei clan heir, I wonder when our expeditionary army had offended the Wei clan? Not only did you barricade our city, but now youre blocking our seventh division headquarters! Youre also a man of the empire. You must know that blocking a military-use road is tantamount to interfering with military affairs. I shouldnt have to remind you what punishment that warrants according to imperial law.

Wei Potian didnt bother to reply. The lieutenant colonel from the Broken Winged Angels who had come to stand behind Wei Potian was also silent. It seemed the two had no intention of speaking with this major.

The major ground his teeth and shouted, All of you, whats the meaning of this? The expeditionary army guards the wilderness for the empire, risking sweat and blood while receiving insufficient supplies! That aside, why do our brothers who return from fighting against the dark races have to suffer such humiliation? Were also men of the empire with imperial spirit. We will report this to the Department of Military Affairs no matter how big your origins are! I refuse to believe we cant argue logically. Why cant our brothers receive fair treatment even after bleeding themselves dry?

The majors vehement words resonated with the already furious guardsmen.

Wei Potian waited expressionlessly until the major had finished his words before speaking indifferently, Do you seriously think youre the only ones whove fought against the dark races, the only ones whove bled? I rather think you guys put in much more effort into fighting our own race.

The Broken Winged Angel lieutenant colonel also spoke slowly, You want to take this to the Department of Military Affairs? Very good! Brother Zhang, its your turn!

A man in his thirties respondedhe and several other unidentified men had silently joined Wei Potians group after his arrival. This man surnamed Zhang seemed like an ordinary civil staff and even appeared somewhat frail.

He arrived before the major and flashed him a certain insignia before putting it away. He then calmly said, Go and tell Wu Zhengnan that he has five minutes. Were leaving if he doesnt arrive in five minutes. Furthermore, everyone here will go with me if you dare to repeat those words one more time.

The majors eyes widened after seeing the insignia. He began to tremble uncontrollably as he suddenly turned and rushed toward the interior at full speed. This man surnamed Zhang calmly produced an exquisite origin power sundial. He then set the time and lightly closed his eyes to wait in a composed manner.

Qianye happened to see a corner of the insignia during that instant. Although he didnt see the whole picture, the unique shape and color were well known to all imperialsit was the insignia of the Imperial Military Police.

The involvement of the military police was an indication that this matter had already entered an official persecution procedure. The expeditionary army could no longer cover things up regardless of their wishes. It seemed the Wei clan had indeed come well-prepared.

Wu Zhengnan appeared from within the division headquarters building at four minutes and 50 seconds. His figure flickered continuously and crossed the hundred meter plaza within moments to appear before the crowd.

Wu Zhengnans gaze swept over the crowd, pausing ever so slightly on Wei Potian and the Broken Winged Angel lieutenant colonel before saying calmly, Even the military police prosecutor has arrived. It seems this little division commander has really alarmed the higher ups. Since youve all arrived, please come in. I would suggest, however, the leaders to keep their men in check. My subordinates might not necessarily be able to hold back if someone dies.

The Broken Winged Angel lieutenant colonel sneered. Things like this wont happen if you had come out earlier. Why should we care about them when you yourself dont even care about their lives.

Wu Zhengnan shot a glance at the lieutenant colonel and laughed. Youre still quite young. I might not be your match after another 6 years.

The startled lieutenant colonels expression turned quite ugly.

The whole group became silent. None of them spoke as they followed Wu Zhengnan toward the tallest office building at the center. More and more expeditionary army soldiers poured out from the barracks on each side and were glaring fiercely at Wei Potian and company. It seemed as if they would charge toward them at any moment.

The atmosphere around this 100-meter distance was exceptionally heavy as if a pack of wolves was waiting, ready to pounce on them and tear them apart at a moments notice. The breathing of some of the Wei clan guards had already become unstable, a clear sign of fear. The soldiers from the Broken Winged Angels were able to display their extraordinary qualities at this timethey were all calm and completely without any fluctuation despite being younger as a whole.

However, nothing happened until the group reached the floor where the meeting room was situated. It seemed Wu Zhengnan had only brought out those expeditionary army soldiers to intimidate them.

Qianye frowned after hearing the few Wei clan guards discuss this in whispershe didnt believe Wu Zhengnan would do something so meaningless. Given a good opportunity, Wu Zhengnan would definitely give the order to attack and finish them off within the division headquarters.

That part of the road, in truth, wasnt that peaceful.

However, the entire squad of Broken Winged Angels in addition to Prosecutor Zhang and his powerful military police subordinates likely made Wu Zhengnan feel that he didnt have a chance. That was why he didnt take action.

The officers all walked into the meeting room. Qianye followed the Wei clan guard captain into the room and silently took his seat at a back row corner. At that moment, he looked up after feeling a sudden sharp gaze landing upon him, only to find Wu Zhengnan looking straight at him. Qianyes age and rank were particularly eye-catching among the officers and high-level guardsmen who were rank six or seven.

This one is Zhang Youheng, the active prosecutor colonel of the military police headquarters. These are the relevant documents for the current prosecution. Saying this, Zhang Youheng produced a document and gently pushed it forward. The document slid across the long table and stopped accurately in front of Wu Zhengnan.

Wu Zhengnan read through the papers in detail and examined the seals of the Imperial Army and Military Police. He then nodded, signed his name on the document, and handed it over to his aide, indicating him to put it away.

This action caused the tense atmosphere within the meeting room to relax slightly.

Accepting the official document meant that Wu Zhengnan was willing to accept the Imperial Military Departments restrictions and had no plan to revolt. There had been precedents of such cases beforean expeditionary army division commander had once revolted when the Department of Military Affairs dispatched agents to investigate him. He not only killed the investigation team but also fled to the side of the dark races along with most of the divisions troops.