Astral Apostle
chapter-356

Zhou Jing narrowed his eyes and did not answer. He was also analyzing the situation in his heart.

The magistrate was seriously injured and unconscious. Without his immediate superior giving the orders, the officials below would definitely rush to Spring Rain Restaurant. They would first treat the magistrate, sort out the current situation, and then take strict measures. They would have to wait for the order to be conveyed… This would take a long time.

Before the officials below regained control, the reaction of the state capital would basically stagnate and temporarily fall into chaos.

From his position, he could meet up with Lu Xinniang and rush to the nearest city gate. It was more than enough for them to escape from the city.

However, if he used this time to deal with the remaining two noble families, it would take a lot of time to travel and attack. If the state government managed to react and closed the city gates during this time, his situation would not be good.

Logically speaking, since he had injured the magistrate, he should quickly retreat. If he was late, it would be difficult for him to escape. However, this would benefit the remaining Lu and Chen families.

Zhou Jing weighed the pros and cons himself, deep in thought.

At this moment, he suddenly realized that there was a green dot chasing after them from behind on the map radar.

"Stop."

Zhou Jing suddenly stopped in his tracks. The two people behind him could not stop in time and almost bumped into his back.

"What's wrong?" Gao Yun asked anxiously.

"Someone is following us. It might be one of us. Let's wait for him here for a while."

Zhou Jing replied casually.

The two of them were stunned, immediately looking around, but they could not see anyone. They could not help but feel puzzled.

However, Shi Qing soon appeared in the distance, running towards them.

When he saw Zhou Jing and the other two stop on the spot, he was both puzzled but happy they waited for him. He cheerfully called out,

"Brothers, it's me! Wait for me."

Seeing this, Gao Yun and Fang Zhen were both left in shock.

"Isn't this thief… Brother Shi Qing? It's really one of our people!"

"Brother, how did you know?"

Seeing their shocked expressions, Zhou Jing thought for a moment and casually threw out a lie,

"I've lived in the wilderness for a long time. You also know that the wilderness is dangerous. There are jackals, tigers, and leopards everywhere. As time passed, I developed a skill. I can roughly sense and hear things within a hundred meters."

This was not the first time he had used this reason. Although it was nonsense, it was indeed useful. Gao Yun and Fang Zhen were left surprised.

There was such a skill in this world? It was almost akin to an ability to predict the future. It was simply unheard of!

Perhaps this was the reason why his brother's skills were extraordinary… He did not know what other abilities his brother had yet to use.

The two of them pondered and felt that they had found a reason to explain why Zhou Jing was so powerful.

At this moment, Shi Qing finally arrived in front of the three of them and hurriedly spoke out,

"Brothers, I'm here to report. Brother Xiang and the others have already saved Brother Guo. They're probably out of the city now. There's no need to cause any more chaos. Hurry up and retreat!"

"Oh? Brother Guo is saved!"

Gao Yun's eyes lit up, and his heart relaxed a little. He felt that it was worth it to sacrifice his clean record and trample on the law today.

When Zhou Jing heard this, he pondered for a moment once more.

Seeing this, Shi Qing thought that Zhou Jing still wanted to continue causing trouble in the state capital, so he quickly grabbed Zhou Jing's arm and hurriedly attempted to persuade him.

"Brother Chen, you've taken enough risks today. There are many people in the government, so don't fight! If you die here for these corrupt officials, bullies, and nobles, it won't be worth it! Brother, put away your divine powers and let them go. If you don't leave now, it'll be too late!"

"That's right. Brother, let's stop. We should retreat!" Gao Yun hurriedly came to persuade him as well.

Fang Zhen only followed Zhou Jing's lead. At this moment, he did not say anything, but he was also inclined to retreat. He also felt that it would not be good if this continued.

Seeing this, Zhou Jing did not insist. He knew that it was indeed too late, so he nodded,

"Alright, we'll leave the city now. Let the remaining two wealthy families live for a while longer."

After saying that, he shook his head secretly to himself… With his current strength, it seemed that he was still not strong enough to send all four families on their way.

Although his body was strong and healthy, he had been running back and forth in the city and had experienced a series of fierce battles. He had actually exhausted a lot of stamina and was already feeling a little tired… He could only do what he could and stop while he was ahead.

After all, he really could not fight head-on with the entire state capital with his current abilities.

Only then did Shi Qing heave a sigh of relief and urge them once more, "Then let's go find Lu Xinniang and leave the city in disguise."

"Alright."

Zhou Jing nodded. Suddenly, his eyes flashed as he spoke,

"However, there's something I can do on the way…"

...

South of the city, Lu Manor.

In the main hall, Lu Ancheng and many of their relatives were gathered. Everyone's faces were filled with anxiety and panic.

Lu Ancheng forced himself to calm down and asked the servant who had gone out to gather information.

"Is there any news of that villain?"

The servant hurriedly shook his head, "Master, after that thief left the Huang family, he disappeared without a trace. The officials were searching nearby but to no avail. This person most likely escaped…"

Bam!

Lu Ancheng slammed the table hard, causing the tea bowl to rattle.

"He most likely escaped? What I want to hear is confirmation! Where did that evil murderer go? Will he commit another crime? What I want to know is if he will come to my Lu Manor!"

His tone was filled with uncontrollable anger, and beneath his anger was fear.

The encounter between the He family and the Huang family had already spread, scaring the entire Lu Family out of their wits.

Lu Ancheng hurriedly gathered the people in charge of the family to discuss a countermeasure. At the same time, he quickly gathered all the servants and guards.

Everyone was uneasy and argued fiercely, divided into two factions.