Chapter 52: Jumping into the Net

  He Yun led his entourage on a overnight journey and entered Xinshi County, only then did the heart that had been hanging in mid-air finally put down.

  This is his territory.

  Entering Xinshi County, he can finally be at ease.

  The sun was high in the sky, and He Yun ordered his soldiers to stop and rest. Some of them went to find food, filled their bellies, and rested for half an hour before continuing on their way to Xinshi County. By the time they arrived at the county seat, it was already late afternoon the next day. He Yun stood outside the city, letting out a long sigh of relief that he had finally returned after such a long time.

  "Wang Lei, Wang Lei, you wait, I will definitely come back and kill you."

  "Next time, I will surely kill you."

  He Yuran wiped his dirty face, with a gleam of hatred in his eyes. He stepped forward, accompanied by his staff and the remaining dozens of soldiers, heading into the city.

  A group of people returned to the city, and when they passed through the city gate, they glanced at the gatekeeper.

  Something seems off about Menba.

  The staff did not understand and had no time to think, following He Yun to the county government.

  A group of people arrived at the county government office, and the officer saw He Yun's disheveled appearance, hurriedly bowing to greet him. He Yun wanted to change out of his tattered clothes, hastily rushing to the county government office, quickly entering the office. He came to the main hall of the county government, but did not see any officials coming out to welcome him, suddenly feeling that something was off, unlike usual when returning to the county government.

  "Crack!!"

  Just then, the gate of the county government office was closed directly.

  He Yunjian saw this scene and his heart sank even more. He scolded in a low voice, "Who ordered the door to be closed?"

  "I've given the order!"

  A loud and clear voice came, a young man walked in from outside the hall. Behind the young man was a burly giant carrying two large iron halberds, his eyes bulging, his mouth twisted to reveal sharp white teeth, with a ferocious expression that made people's hearts tremble with fear. Behind them were rows and rows of soldiers, blocking the entrance of the hall.

  He Yuxin felt even more uneasy in her heart and shouted: "Who are you?"

  The young man smiled and said: "Is County Magistrate He a clever person? Can't he guess my identity?"

  "I don't know!"

  He Yun's eyes flashed with dense worry, but he vehemently denied it.

  Doubts and misgivings arose in his mind.

  Xinshi County is his territory, how can there be anyone else.

  "Hahaha…… The great County Magistrate of Xinshi, He Jun, thinks he's so clever and decisive, but doesn't even know who I am. It seems like his reputation is undeserved!" The young man walked straight to the center of the hall, knelt down, and introduced himself in a loud voice: "Let me introduce myself, my name is Guo Jia, courtesy name Fengxiao, and I'm just a staff member of County Magistrate Wu Ji." He gestured to the dark-faced big man beside him and said: "This is Dian Wei, who serves as the Military Officer of Wu Ji County."

  In an instant, He Yun's face changed greatly.

  "You, you... how did you end up in Xinshi County?"

  At this moment, He Yun was full of unbelievable expressions, unable to believe that his own base had been occupied.

  Xinshi County is his operating place and it's impossible for him to fall easily.

  Guo Jia smiled and said, "There's nothing impossible. You led your soldiers to leave Xinshi County, intending to take down Wuji County, but you didn't know that my family's elder also had his sights set on taking down Xinshi County. We split our troops into two routes, one route was led by the elder himself to confront you head-on, while the other route was led by me to rush over. I originally thought there would be a fierce battle, but unexpectedly, Xinshi County had no defenses at all, and there were no soldiers stationed inside the city either. We easily took down Xinshi County, it's truly a bloodless victory!"

  "Hmmph..."

  He Yu's mouth opened wide and a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out. In front of his eyes was an even more dizzying scene.

  He's furious!

  At first, his staff had suggested leaving some soldiers to guard the new city county and ensure its safety. He was confident that he could defeat Wang Yue, so he did not adopt the suggestion of his staff, and as a result, the county was easily taken. His staff hurriedly supported He Yun, who looked at Guo Jia and said in a low voice: "Since you didn't kill us, you must have something to discuss."

  "What a clever person!"

  Guo Jia nodded and smiled: "Indeed, there is something I need to discuss with County Magistrate He."

  Sit!

  Guo Jia waved his hand, indicating for He Yun to sit down.

  He Yun and his staff sat down, He Yun said straightforwardly: "If there's something, just say it."

  Guo Jia smiled faintly and said slowly: "He Xianling is indeed a hot-headed person, things are very simple, from today on, Xinshi County will follow the arrangements of my family's master."

  "Absolutely impossible!"

  He Yun refused without hesitation, his eyes gleaming with ferocity.

  He was burned by Wang Lei's soldiers, and the new city county was taken away by Wang Lei's men. His mood can be imagined. He wanted to avenge himself every moment, and it would be better to kill him directly than to follow Wang Lei's arrangement. Moreover, He Yun believed that even if he caught him, Wang Lei would not dare to kill him, let alone the current Gu Jia who did not dare to take action, so he refused without hesitation.

  Guo Jia's expression was calm as he said, "County Magistrate He, you should think carefully about this."

  "I've thought it through carefully, you have the guts, kill me."

  He Yun raised his head, certain that Guo Jia did not dare kill him.

  Guo Jia shook his head slightly and said, "Those who know the times are heroes. Since you don't want to cooperate, I'm very sorry, so I can only let you completely disappear from view." He looked at the staff beside He Yun and said, "County Master He is determined to die, so I won't stop him. If you want to live, I'll give you a chance: kill County Master He and take his place as the county master. In the future, you will no longer be just a staff member, but the ruler of one side."

  "Brush!"

  He Yun's face changed drastically, his expression shocked, and he looked incredulous.

  "Someone come and take He Yuren away."

  Two soldiers rushed in and quickly seized He You. The soldiers who followed He You back were already exhausted, and at the gate of the hall, there were countless soldiers staring at them, they didn't dare to move, and could only watch as the soldiers took He You away.

  A steel knife was handed over to the staff officer's hand.

  Guo Jia's expression was calm and composed as he said lightly: "Life or death, the decision is in your hands."

  The staff officer gritted his teeth, finding it hard to make a decision.

  He Yun took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "I am the county magistrate, you are my subordinate, put down your knife immediately. Or, take up your knife and kill Guo Jia for me right now."

  The staff officer glanced at Guo Jia, but saw Dian Wei glare at him, and he was so frightened that he shuddered.

  He's a fierce man!

  If he rushes up, he will definitely be torn into pieces.

  The staff looked at He You who was caught, took a deep breath, and with a flash of coldness in his eyes, said seriously: "Sir, I have followed you for half a year, although I have gained a lot, but you are self-willed, narrow-minded, outwardly generous but inwardly stingy, it's hard to have the magnanimity to tolerate others. Moreover, I want to live, so sir, goodbye."

  "Hmph!"

  The knife pierced his body, and he suddenly widened his eyes in shock.

  Endless pain suddenly burst out from his body. Scarlet blood gushed out, and He Yun only felt that the front of him gradually darkened, losing consciousness. His body went limp, completely without a breath.

  The staff swallowed their saliva and looked terrified.

  He killed the county magistrate of Xinshi County, and if this matter gets out, he will surely die.