"Boss He, so of my Earth Spirit Gang brothers were bullied in your restaurant yesterday, so I naturally need to co and stand up for them."
Boss He wiped the sweat from his forehead and quickly said:
"Lord Qi, it wasn't our restaurant that bullied your gang's brothers. You shouldn't be looking for us to vent your anger."
Lord Qi raised his voice: "Who in Chong City doesn't know that your restaurant is under the protection of the Cloud Sword Sect? If sothing happens, of course, I'm going to co to you, Boss He."
Boss He's face turned ugly. He stepped forward and whispered:
"Lord Qi, since your brothers got upset here, I'll offer 2000 yuan for you and your n to drink and cool off. How does that sound?"
The monthly profit of this restaurant was about 2000 yuan, so giving such an amount was quite painful for Boss He.
But Lord Qi was not ready to let it go:
"2000 yuan? So, in Boss He's eyes, the face of the Earth Spirit Gang is only worth 2000 yuan."
Boss He's back was drenched in cold sweat. He bent over, gritting his teeth:
"5000! I'll give 5000 yuan. I hope Lord Qi will be kind and let it go."
Lord Qi sneered, turned to look at the group of underlings behind him:
"Brothers, they're treating us like beggars!"
The group of n laughed maliciously, starting to twist their necks and wrists, looking ready to make a move at any mont.
Boss He was almost in tears, pleadingly looking at Lord Qi:
"Lord Qi, just tell , what will it take for you to let go?"
Lord Qi stepped forward, placing a hand on Boss He's shoulder, and whispered in his ear:
"As long as this restaurant belongs to our Earth Spirit Gang from now on, you, Boss He, will beco one of our brothers, and there's no need for further apologies."
Boss He widened his eyes, stumbling back a step, looking at Lord Qi with both shock and anger.
The Cloud Sword Sect he relied on had recently faced upheaval and was being swallowed by various forces. He didn't expect the Earth Spirit Gang to target his restaurant so quickly, and in such a brazen manner!
On the other side, ever since the Earth Spirit Gang entered the restaurant, Yu Hong's expression had turned grim. He silently observed Lord Qi and his n while his left hand instinctively reached for the sword on the table.
"Young man."
The elderly gentleman across from him took a sip of wine.
Yu Hong snapped back to reality and looked at him.
The old gentleman: "Do you know why this Lord Qi deliberately shouted out loud at the start, telling everyone that this restaurant is under Cloud Sword Sect's protection?"
Yu Hong tugged at the corner of his mouth: "Because the court's First Martial World Bill requires that martial world grudges stay in the martial world and must not involve ordinary civilians."
The old gentleman nodded with appreciation:
"That's right, the first rule for young people walking the world is to understand the law.
Because several years ago, the court introduced the First Martial World Bill, Lord Qi had to make sure to connect the restaurant and the sect upfront.
With the sect as a background, the grievance between the Earth Spirit Gang and the restaurant is now a martial world grievance, and the local judicial authorities will not intervene."
Yu Hong took a drink without expression.
The old gentleman looked at him: "What do you think of this First Martial World Bill, good or bad?"
Yu Hong answered without hesitation: "Of course, it's good!"
Five years ago, the court introduced the First Martial World Bill, from then on, as long as it doesn't involve ordinary people, martial world grievances stayed in the martial world.
This had always been an unspoken rule of the Da Lan Dynasty, any case involving martial artists or magicians received special treatnt from the local judicial authorities.
The old gentleman smiled: "Yes, this bill is naturally excellent."
"Local strongn, gangs, sects bullying civilians, seizing properties, as long as they cooperated well with local departnts like the Zhi Ge Court, Inspection Bureau, and Court of Judicial Review, they could rest easy."
"Overti, corruption was rampant, and the court's control over local areas weakened."
"By clarifying the boundaries and bringing the rules that were once hidden under the table to light for asurent and judgnt, many issues can be solved, reducing the trend of corruption."
He pointed to Boss He pleading with Lord Qi:
"If the First Martial World Bill is so good, why is this happening?"
Yu Hong pursed his lips:
"To operate a restaurant of this scale, without backing from a martial world influence, is nearly impossible. The First Martial World Bill can solve so issues, but not all. That's why the Lord Duke introduced the Blue Patrol Pavilion to govern the world!"
The world is governed by the world, weakening the authority of local governnts, and reducing the potential for corruption.
It ostensibly weakens the court's control over the world, but the court still has the Blue Patrol Pavilion.
Each region's Blue Patrol Pavilion is composed of local martial world influences, seemingly self-governing while actually being under the court's rule.
Even Pudu Temple was burned, Upper Pure Sect sealed its mountain, and Daluo Sect's master beca the State Preceptor.
The court is overseen by the world's number one, with top sects leading the way, which martial world influence dare not comply?
"Indeed, with the Blue Patrol Pavilion, the court's control over the world far exceeds before."
The old gentleman's expression was complex. "Young man, you only know that the Lord Duke is the Blue Patrol Pavilion Master and that he gave it the courage to govern the world. But do you know how the Blue Patrol Pavilion was initially established?"
Yu Hong was taken aback and shook his head.
The old gentleman, sowhat saddened: "It was another Lord Duke who first proposed the concept of the Blue Patrol Pavilion, and this Lord Duke gradually built, modified, and perfected its various systems. With his organization, today's Blue Patrol Pavilion can truly govern the world."
"Are you referring to Lord Chief Minister?"
Yu Hong reacted.
When talking about the Blue Patrol Pavilion, everyone only thought of one Duke.
Few rember, it was actually Lord Chief Minister's brainchild, built ticulously bit by bit and continuously improved.
He was also a hereditary Duke of the Da Lan Dynasty.
The old gentleman nodded:
"Yes, the First Martial World Bill was also jointly submitted by Lord Chief Minister and Duke Jing'an, who implented it. Most of the bill's content was drafted by Lord Chief Minister."
Yu Hong: "I've heard that Lord Chief Minister is seriously ill and has submitted his resignation to Your Majesty."
The old gentleman across heard this and suddenly began to weep, confusing Yu Hong.
Elsewhere, Boss He's negotiations with Lord Qi yielded no results, and he was instead slapped.
Yu Hong turned sharply, his eyes growing cold.
His greatest admiration was Sangji, discovered and nurtured by Duke Jing'an.
Yu Hong was from Chong City. Years ago, when Qing Xu True Monarch of the Daluo Sect rebelled, sacrificing tens of thousands in blood, it included Chong City.
It was Duke Jing'an who defended the city, unyielding, repelling the invading Imperial Camp Army, allowing tens of thousands of Chong City's residents to survive.
Yu Hong and his family's lives were saved by the Duke!
So, Li Fei wasn't just an idol to Yu Hong, but a faith!
Legends say Duke Jing'an once road the world, transforming into a Green-faced Ghost, killing many corrupt officials and eradicating local gangs that exploited the people.
He reached the pinnacle of both the royal court and the martial world, never forgetting his past fervor and initial resolve.
The successful implentation of the First Martial World Bill and the restructuring of the Blue Patrol Pavilion were inseparable from Li Fei's prestige and deterrence.
"Pop!"
Seeing Lord Qi about to tear off the pretense and direct his n to act, Yu Hong suddenly slamd the table, standing up, seizing his sword, and striding toward them.
He pulled a token from his chest and declared loudly:
"Yu Hong, Third-level Patrol Inspector of the Blue Patrol Pavilion, ordered to patrol Chong City, stop all of you!"
Lord Qi was startled, looking up at the token in Yu Hong's hand, seeing two large characters written on it—
Green Face!
The young man who once donned a mask and beca the Green-faced Ghost changed the city.
The world's number one of today is changing the entire world!
...
Spring of the Eighth Year of Yuanxing, the sun was shining brightly.
Golden sunlight shone through the restaurant's window, landing on the token in Yu Hong's hand.
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