Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Yuan Chengkai had already sensed Lin Rui and, opening his eyes, glared at him with a vicious and cold gaze, brimming with murderous intent.

Lin Rui didn't back down, returning the fierce glare with one of his own!

He had never been afraid of this fellow in Wang City, and now that he had entered Luo Jing, there was even less reason to fear.

Yuan Chengkai then let out a cold snort of disdain and closed his eyes again, as if he couldn't be bothered to deal with them.

At this time, Lin Rui's senior sister, Meng Weiyun, had walked out of the guest hall of the post station.

"Junior brother, don't bother with him. He is nothing but an evil and calamitous old dog. Once the imperial court condemns him, he will sooner or later be executed by axe and boiling cauldron," she said.

"This disciple pays respects to Senior Sister!" Lin Rui quickly greeted Meng Weiyun and then curiously asked, "Wasn't Yuan Chengkai ordered by the court to explain himself in the capital? Why does he look like this?"

With her hands clasped behind her back, Meng Weiyun explained, "That was a favor from the court, out of consideration for the Yuan family's generations of service and his own modest contributions since taking office. They wanted to spare him his dignity, but this man harbored resentment and even dared to collude with criminals from the martial world to assassinate his colleagues. Therefore, the court ordered me to arrest him and escort him to the capital for questioning."

A cold smirk filled with murderous intent lurked in her eyes.

Yuan Chengkai was an enemy of their third Divine Envoy faction; on top of that, he had dared to collude with Flame Saber Qi Yan and assist in the attempted assassination of Lin Rui. How could she tolerate that?

The two nearly led her young junior brother to his death in the river and almost caused their master to lose the hard-earned position of head of the Imperial Assassination Bureau.

Therefore, after receiving the news, Meng Weiyun had hurriedly traveled day and night, directly incapacitating Yuan Chengkai by breaking his limbs.

The court ordered her to personally escort Yuan Chengkai to the capital, which was actually additional paperwork filled out behind the scenes by the third Divine Envoy.

Upon hearing this, Lin Rui was secretly shocked and speculated that Meng Weiyun's martial prowess might have already broken through to the seventh realm.

Yuan Chengkai was a formidable eighth-realm warrior, and Meng Weiyun, even though his war dragon would not act against her due to legal constraints, was not someone just anyone could easily take down.

Lin Rui conjectured the likely scenario in his mind and then gratefully bowed to Meng Weiyun, "Thank you, Senior Sister, for taking this grievance on my behalf."

"There's no need for thanks; I was careless for a moment and almost let you fall into a hopeless situation. What I did was merely 'locking the stable door after the horse is stolen,' nothing more," Meng Weiyun replied, shaking her head slightly, her voice tinged with sarcasm. "Besides, the old dog's injuries aren't as serious as they seem; he is deliberately presenting a pitiful state to compel the emperor's attention."

She then glanced around and said, "Let's go inside; it's not convenient to talk here."

Meng Weiyun led Lin Rui into the post station until they reached a courtyard at the very back.

After taking a seat in the living room, she personally poured tea for Lin Rui, "I've heard that on your way to the capital, you firmly declined the three boats of local products offered by your fellow villagers, did not stop at any county along the way, and refused all the generous gifts offered by local officials. I'm relieved to see you so incorruptible as an official, and our master is delighted to hear of it as well."

In fact, after arresting Yuan Chengkai, Meng Weiyun and another senior uncle had been covertly tailing Lin Rui's official ship. They were protecting Lin Rui on his journey to the capital and also looking to identify any traces of the healer who had revived Qi Yan, the Flame Saber, and planned another attack.

The reason Lin Rui had such a peaceful journey over the past month was that some hidden enemies had been secretly dealt with by the two of them.

So, Meng Weiyun had witnessed Lin Rui's entire journey to the capital and had seen with her own eyes that this junior brother's actions matched his words and that his character was noble. She was certain that she had not misjudged him.

Hearing this, Lin Rui felt somewhat embarrassed, considering the 'travel expenses' he had collected on the way, along with the 'inaugural gifts' he had just received at the dock, which altogether had amounted to more than 300,000 taels of demon silver.

Is that still considered incorruptible?

Lin Rui bowed slightly and replied, "I dare not! As a disciple highly favored by Senior Sister and recommended by the master, it is my duty to serve our master with integrity and diligence, being honest and self-disciplined in my official duties! By the way—" He signaled with his eyes for Wang Sen, standing by the door, to place a redwood box in front of Meng Weiyun.

When Wang Sen opened the box, Meng Weiyun's eyebrows immediately rose, "Are these the Heavenly Demon injections I asked you to buy for me?"

She briefly checked the contents, her eyes full of surprise, "Nothing is missing, and the transaction was done reliably. You actually managed to obtain these injections for only 380,000 taels! I wonder if your source is still available? If these injections are effective, I would like to purchase another batch, with a total budget of around a million taels of demon silver."

Meng Weiyun had many influential backers and close subordinates who were also in great need of the Heavenly Demon injections, but they had never been able to find a reliable and affordable source.

Lin Rui hesitated and replied somewhat reluctantly, "I'll ask for you. They did tell me that if I ever wanted to buy more, all I had to do was contact them, claiming that items below the sixth realm could be supplied in large quantities, and items for the seventh to eighth realm might be considered.

However, Senior Sister, as the saying goes, 'those not of our kind are sure to have different hearts.' I believe these foreign Heavenly Demons harbor malicious intentions, insidious and ready to wreak havoc. It's best not to use their products too often."

Wang Sen, standing behind them, almost lost his composure when he heard this.

He thought to himself, Lin Rui is truly skilled; if this deal goes through, Lin Rui could potentially earn seven billion federal dollars.

This one still had a look of being forced, very reluctantly earning his female senior's money.

Wang Sen's mood immediately dampened. After Meng Weiyun explained to Lin Rui the principle of "using the devil's own methods to control the devil," she looked at him coldly, "Twelve, as the leader of the trusted guard, you should undergo the Heavenly Demon Test, right?"

After hearing this, Wang Sen's scalp tingled, realizing that Meng Weiyun also suspected him of being an extraterritorial Heavenly Demon.

However, his mental fortitude was quite strong, and at this moment, he respectfully clasped his hands and bowed, as a sign of respect.

"Precisely!" Lin Rui said with a slight smile, "I have already reported it, and the day after tomorrow, he will go to the Crown Prosecutor's Office for the Heavenly Demon Test. Twenty-Seven grew up with me, both disciples of the yamen, there's definitely no problem, but since I will be serving in the Bureau of Inquisition in the future, it's still better to test him, not just Twenty-Seven, but my teacher as well."

Meng Weiyun furrowed her brows; she had actually intended to personally arrange a high-intensity Heavenly Demon Test for Wang Twenty-Seven.

However, since Lin Twelve had already scheduled the Crown Prosecutor's Office's Heavenly Demon Test, she could only let go of that thought, otherwise, it would seem that she did not trust her junior brother.

Wang Twenty-Seven was only 19 years old, and if he were an extraterritorial Heavenly Demon, the likelihood of him passing the Heavenly Demon Test was almost non-existent.

Yet, seeing Wang Twenty-Seven's open and honest demeanor, without any hint of guilt, perhaps she and Zhuang Mingyue were overthinking it.
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So, she waved her hand, instructing Lin Rui's attendants to take a few more steps back, before asking again, "Tomorrow morning, I will personally take you to see our master, but before that, there are some matters I need to make clear to you, junior brother. On your journey to the capital, have you come to understand the situation there?"

"Little brother has had drinks and idle chats with those local officials along the way, learning a bit from their conversations, but not much."

Lin Rui's expression became serious, "It is said that the current situation in the imperial court is related to the emperor's impending abdication. There are rumors that the Great Song dynasty's reign is nearing its end, and the First Divine Envoy might have hope to ascend to rule the world. Thus, the struggle between the First Divine Envoy and the emperor is extremely fierce, with the emperor bolstered by the Second Divine Envoy, while the First Divine Envoy draws support from our master."

Lin Rui's actual source of intelligence came from the Security Bureau, and according to his knowledge, the strife in the Lo Capital imperial court was indeed getting more intense by the day.

As per the 'divine' decrees, each emperor of Great Song should not rule for more than 400 years, and the current emperor of Great Song has been on the throne for 380 years already, nearing abdication.

Therefore, not only are several princes of the Great Song dynasty becoming restless, but even the First Divine Envoy is harboring some ambitions.

After all, the previous Great Zhou dynasty lasted only about 7,000 years, while the Great Song dynasty has been passing on the throne for 6,700 years now, potentially reaching the end of its lifecycle.

The current three Divine Envoys all stand a great chance of replacing the Great Song imperial family, becoming the masters of 'East Pole Continent's' millions of miles of territory.

The Great Song emperor himself also does not intend to sit idly by; he forcefully strengthens imperial authority both in the court and throughout the states, leading to surging undercurrents within Lo Capital and endless court struggles for several years.

Meng Weiyun smiled as expected upon hearing this, "These local officials have a blurred vision, how could they understand the whole picture? The First Divine Envoy has always used us but also guarded against us, and the Second Divine Envoy does not genuinely wish to assist the emperor in rectifying the court. Otherwise, how could it be your turn to take up the most critical 'Bureau of Inquisition Commander' position within the Imperial City?"

Lin Rui pondered upon these words as if deep in thought, nodding. Meng Weiyun's statement aligned with the internal intelligence analysis of the Security Bureau.

For the major players in the court, the current Third Divine Envoy was the least of their threats. When none of the factions could overtake the others, they ultimately compromised, allowing Lin Rui to obtain the lucrative position of commander.

Meng Weiyun sighed slightly, "Our master actually has no intention of getting involved in the conflict between those three. You might not know, but our master also came from a humble background. Now in a high position, she only wishes to use her authority well, to do some real work for the people of the world. The problem is, having reached this stage, many things are beyond her control."

"Now, not only are the emperor and the First Divine Envoy pressuring her from above, but the reserve Divine Envoys are also coveting our master's position, making her situation increasingly difficult. And although Great Song has been established for 6,700 years, the world is indeed in chaos, villains and demons run rampant, and corrupt officials are everywhere. However, our master believes that if she could decisively clean up the court and rectify the law, there may still be hope for the Great Song dynasty. The problem is, if our master wants to achieve her ambitions, she must grasp some authority."

Lin Rui reflected for a moment, then understood his senior sister's intent and clasped his hands, "Junior brother understands. When I take office, I will act impartially, clean up corruption, promote integrity, purge filth, and cultivate a solid foundation!"

Meng Weiyun's lips curved into a slight smile upon hearing this, thinking that this junior brother of hers was indeed clever, grasping her meaning in just a few short sentences, which made her feel relieved.

Their master is now forced to borrow the power of the First Divine Envoy to protect herself, but in her and Meng Weiyun's true intentions, they would rather see the Great Song dynasty last as long as possible.

On one hand, they truly did not wish to see the world fall into chaos, with the common people suffering; on the other hand, their own foundations were not stable, and their strength too weak. Once chaos enveloped the world, they would find it difficult to endure until the day a new dynasty was established.

Meng Weiyun then changed the subject, "Twelve, you must have met your colleagues at the docks, how do you feel about them?"

"They're all strong soldiers and mighty warriors!" Lin Rui said earnestly, "Among them, the sixteenth surveillance commander Yan Zhe, and the twentieth surveillance commander Luo Tianman, were particularly impressive."

Meng Weiyun was even more pleased. Not only was her junior brother sharp at assessing people, but he was also adept at winning people's hearts. With his capability, he would undoubtedly be able to secure his position as commander.

Just as she was about to say more, a woman's voice from outside interrupted, "I wonder if Commander Lin Twelve and Miss Zhou Yunxi of Wang City's Zhou family are present? I am Zhao Yingxu from the house of the Imperial Censor, by the order of my grandfather, to pay a visit, and request a meeting with the two of you."

"Imperial Censor Zhao Yingxu?" Lin Rui was about to look up information online, when he heard someone say loudly, "Is the Bureau of Inquisition Commander Lin Twelve present? I, the commoner Yu Wendan, am here to accuse the Imperial Censor Zhao Yang, this man is in fact an extraterritorial Heavenly Demon, his true name is Linghu Mingde, a retired two-star general of the Heavenly Demons!"

Lin Rui blinked in disbelief.

Linghu Mingde? Wasn't that Fang Ranran's grandfather, the first principal of Mingde University?

He felt both annoyed and cautious in his heart, thinking who dares to accuse an official's kin?