I Can Destroy Planets with My Psychokinesis-Chapter 188. Formless Qi Force

"The Azure Dragon Festival" raining on the day itself was a good omen.

The nation’s people have always liked to seek auspicious signs, especially at the start of the year. Both officials and the common people present wore a hint of joy on their faces.

However, the team from the Prefectural Magistrate government office couldn’t manage a smile.

They should have been the ones to direct the Patrol Bureau and the Transportation Bureau among other units to maintain order and guide the public today.

But at the moment, the scene was a chaotic mess. Not many people were standing to the west, whereas the east was packed so tight that the braying of donkeys and the din of human voices created an uproar.

The cause of this chaos was the lack of someone to take command.

The Prefectural Magistrate’s third in charge, a position known as "Du Shi."

At this moment, the Du Shi with the surname Huang frowned and instructed Chen Zhizhong at his side:

"Where is Counselor Wang? Go call and hurry him up!"

Hearing this, Chen Zhizhong’s face turned a bit unsightly.

Although he held an idle position, his rank was still intact. Being ordered about like a servant by this man was truly impolite.

Luckily, at this moment, Xiao Cha spoke up: "I’ve made a call and he left early in the morning."

Her jurisdiction was near the stage, so she stayed with the officials from the Prefectural Magistrate.

The girl was acutely aware—Counselor Wang probably wasn’t going to make it.

The people present also sensed this and their expressions varied immediately.

Only Du Shi Huang showed a trace of pleasure and, clearing his throat, said:

"Since Lord Wang is indisposed, I shall step up as the substitute! My colleagues, heed my command, I am now in charge! Disperse the riffraff at once!"

With this declaration, everyone knew that Du Shi Huang was looking to take advantage of the situation.

Counselor Wang was at fault for his absence first, but if Huang managed to deal with the situation calmly and well in front of the Governor and others...

He might indeed get a head start and rise to the position of "Prefect"!

But to achieve this, one needed not only personal ability but also high prestige to make the various Patrol Bureaus obediently follow orders!

Du Shi Huang clearly overestimated himself, and seeing that the crowd hesitated and didn’t move, he kept shouting:

"What are you dawdling for! Go and carry out your duties!"

Such a style of command clearly suggested his lack of popularity.

Officials, including Xiao Cha, carried a mocking look in their eyes as they dispersed with indifference.

Half an hour later, time reached 7 am.

Not only had the situation not improved but the disorderly crowd had even spread towards the stage area.

Colliding with the dignitaries was a serious matter!

On the stage, an official with a square face clad in an official robe frowned deeply as he looked at the chaos in the center. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

This person leaped down from above and arrived at the Prefectural Magistrate’s location, sweeping his stern gaze over everyone, he stated coldly:

"So, does the Prefectural Magistrate not wish to continue?"

As the highest-ranking official present, Du Shi Huang, sweating, bowed and said:

"Reporting to Governor, it is because Counselor Wang has unexpectedly failed to appear..."

The Governor snorted coldly, internally cursing a useless situation.

His arrival here wasn’t to assign blame, but first and foremost to resolve the issue.

The Governor’s gaze passed over Du Shi Huang and looked towards the other chief officials of the Prefectural Magistrate.

He sought to choose someone with senior experience, able to command respect, and who also had competence...

After scanning the circle, he finally said to Chen Zhizhong:

"Old Chen, you take charge and handle the situation quickly. The Governor will arrive in half an hour."

Chen Zhizhong bowed a hand: "Your servant obeys Mr. Xu’s command!"

Witnessing this scene, Xiao Cha felt secretly thrilled:

"Ha~ Mister Huang wanted to show his face, but instead ended up exposing his behind! Uncle Chen is an old hand at the Patrol Bureau, he’s sure to handle things well."

"The high officials have already left the city, it’s time for Lu Li to go find Xie Junbai..."

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Just as Xiao Cha had anticipated, Lu Li had already arrived at Xie Junbai’s residence.

Xie Junbai’s rank was definitely high enough, but the fact that he hadn’t been invited to such an important event as the Azure Dragon Festival was telling of how unpopular he was.

And this person’s foundation in Jinmen was very shallow; the residency he found was just a regular mansion, sans any lead poured into its walls.

Lu Li activated his Heavenly Eye, easily locating the true owner.

He saw a figure shrouded in a thick glow, as if ablaze—none other than Xie Junbai.

In his hands, he held something emitting intense blue spirit light, clearly no ordinary object!

"A treasure? It seems I can rob a treasure while I’m at it, killing two birds with one stone."

Lu Li was quite satisfied, promptly followed by a thought flashing in his mind.

The leather bag he was carrying on hand released one metal ball after another, forming a Metal Giant Hand.

At the same time, Xie Junbai was in his study, obsessively admiring a "red date."

This date, contained in a Jade Box, was lustrous and translucent like a Ruby.

Xie Junbai greedily smelled it over and over, not even willing to touch it, let alone eat it.

"Laughable! A bunch of people are targeting me, but as long as I offer this Spirit Fruit to the Governor’s daughter, the Prefect position is within easy reach!"

The Prefect’s office might not sound as imposing as "Divine Constable," but it entailed fat and real power—the authority over a region’s public prosecution and legal system!

His influence would far exceed that of a mere Ministry of Criminal Justice Divine Constable!

Xie Junbai carefully closed the Jade Box, planning to present it to the Governor’s daughter by noon...

It was just at this moment that he felt an intense killing intent enveloping him!

But in the next second, the killing intent turned to greed, coveting the Spirit Fruit in his possession!

"You vile thief!"

Xie Junbai suddenly slammed his hands on the table, which vibrated dozens of heavy "steel rings" into the air!

With his arms outstretched, those "steel rings" automatically fitted onto his arms, forming a Protective Arm.

Iron Wire Fist!

Xie Junbai shot out like lightning, coming into the courtyard to face Lu Li across the rain.

Upon seeing the characteristic Spell, the "Metal Giant Hand," he bellowed:

"A person from the Jiushan Sect! You have some nerve, to brazenly assault a court official under the Emperor’s nose!"

His booming voice roared all around, as Xie Junbai immediately framed the situation to his advantage, feeling secretly delighted inside:

Wang Cansan had sought the Jiushan Sect to assassinate a court official, effectively severing his ties with the world; he might even get to keep the Spirit Fruit!

The more he thought about it, the happier he became, eager to capture Lu Li and turn this incident into a cast-iron case.

"Meet your demise!"

Converging both his Spirit and inner breath on his fist, Xie Junbai hurled a punch, releasing an "invisible Qi Force" towards Lu Li.

This semi-transparent, oval Shock Wave tore through the air with a piercing shriek, traveling at a speed of 300 meters per second.

Lu Li commented with interest, "So it is... ’Military Killing Fist: Heavy Cannon Bombardment!’"

This was a Grandmaster Level Martial Art; Chen Zhizhong had once given him a Secret Manual for it. No one at home had met the requirements to cultivate it, and he didn’t expect to encounter it here.

Lu Li’s mind shifted, controlling the "Metal Giant Hand" to meet the strike head-on.

After Refining God Embryo Breathing, this Spell was naturally much strengthened.

Not only was its speed now 60 meters per second, but it was also reinforced with a layer of "Hive Shield!"

At that moment, the giant hand collided head-on with the Shock Wave, and a loud boom ensued, triggering a violent explosion.

The "Hive Shield" flickered for a moment, but the giant hand was unscathed.

Lu Li nodded and said, "This Military Killing Fist’s Shock Wave has the explosive power similar to an RPG, but its penetration is mediocre."

He offered a fair assessment, though the other’s strike was actually a feint.

During the explosion, Xie Junbai had already channeled and compressed his inner breath and Spirit into the "steel rings" on his arms.

He then shook his arms fiercely, simultaneously releasing two Shock Waves, each carrying a steel ring!

He had used the steel rings as Bomb projectiles!

The Military Killing Fist was already formidable, yet with the steel rings as mediums, its terror increased exponentially!

Moreover, Lu Li noticed that the steel rings featured "grid patterns," similar to the exterior of a grenade.

It was obvious, even without thinking, that these were designed to fragment into shrapnel upon detonation.

Simultaneously, Xie Junbai himself kicked off the ground, bold enough to launch an attack under the cover of the Shock Waves!

The battle had officially begun.

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