Yun City within the entire Great Victory Dynasty is just a small city. However, even as a small city, Yun City's permanent population exceeds one hundred thousand. So, to facilitate management, apart from the Inner City, Yun City is divided into east, west, south, and north districts, each with a Clerk to assist the City Lord in management.
Under the Clerk, Captains, Chief Arrest Officers, Squad Leaders, and Arrest Officers are established to assist in management.
And the area where Wei Fan works is the East District.
Early morning, East District Government Office of Yun City.
At this moment, besides the night shift constables, all constables in the East District are here, not a single person went out on patrol.
All constables stand in the courtyard in front of the duty room, each face looks more grim than the other, some even appear terrified.
Because just now, the Fierce Tiger Gang sent a message asking them to hand over Wei Fan, who killed the Tiger King's son, before lunch today at the East District Government Office. If not handed over, the Tiger Demon will storm the East District after lunch.
Not to mention how many will die when the Tiger Demon storms the East District, these colleagues of Wei Fan are definitely going to be primarily targeted by the Tiger Demon.
"I propose we hand over Wei Fan, we can't let one person bring disaster to the entire city's people."
One of the Arrest Officers, Wang Meng, said.
As soon as he spoke, he immediately gained many people's support.
The Tiger Demon only wants Wei Fan, handing over Wei Fan would eliminate all potential disasters.
They have no bond with Wei Fan, there's no need to live and die with him, and they don't want to start a war with Demon Fiends. Handing over Wei Fan is the best solution.
In terms of righteousness, they are also justified, it's not fear of death, but a desire to prevent innocent people from being dragged into this.
Luo Wen glanced at Wang Meng, seemingly not surprised that Wang Meng would say such a thing.
Hu Qing couldn't help but say, "Wei Fan gained merit by killing a demon. Handing him over as a compromise to Demon Fiends, how will the Government Office explain to the people then?"
Killing demons to gain merit has been a consensus since ancient times.
Wang Meng said sternly, "Do you know how many will die if we don't hand over Wei Fan? Besides, we are protecting the people. Handing over Wei Fan to let them avoid demon disasters would make them happy.
Us governmental officers and constables, our duty is to protect the people, dying for them is meaningful.
One life in exchange for the city's peace, I believe that if Wei Fan were here, with his character, he would agree."
These words received many people's approval again.
Hu Qing said angrily, "Do you mean that if Demon Fiends ask for you next time, you should be handed over too? Ah, I forgot you're spineless and wouldn't dare stand against Demon Fiends, so there won't be such a day."
If Wei Fan said this, Hu Qing would only worship him, but she knows exactly what Wang Meng is like, no matter how righteous he sounds, it can't hide his cowardly nature.
Wang Meng's expression didn't change, righteously said, "If there really is such a day, if Wang Meng's life can exchange for the city's peace, I'll stand out without hesitation, never be a shrinking turtle.
Hu Qing, if you don't have such awareness, I'd advise you to leave the Government Office quickly, don't be an embarrassment to Instructor Hu one day."
"You... You're saying that because it's easy to talk when you're not in pain!"
Hu Qing was furious, her face flushed red, knowing Wang Meng is hypocritical, but since he stood on a higher moral ground, she didn't know how to refute him temporarily.
"Everyone shut up!"
Squad Leader Luo Wen interrupted Wang Meng and Hu Qing's argument and said, "Wei Fan can't be handed over, last night the Clerk has already promoted him as one of the eight Arrest Officers in the East District, taking over the area previously managed by Li Shen.
Demon Fiends threaten and we hand over our own? Wang Meng, how could you say such a thing as an Arrest Officer."
Wang Meng's face changed, showing an unbelievable expression: "How's that possible, Wei Fan caused Captain Li's death and such a disaster, how could the Clerk possibly promote him as Arrest Officer."
Luo Wen's eyes turned cold, reprimanding, "Impertinent, dare to question the Clerk, did you see with your own eyes Wei Fan causing Captain Li's death?"
He is increasingly disappointed in Wang Meng.
If not for his connection with the Fierce Tiger Gang like Li Shen, with this level of intelligence, he's fundamentally unfit to be Arrest Officer.
No matter how corrupt the Government Office is, no matter how the City Lord fears Demon Fiends, such things cannot be spoken publicly.
No matter how much trouble Wei Fan has caused, killing that Demon Fiend is merit, merit cannot go unrewarded, otherwise who else would risk their life for the Clerk and the City Lord.
Hand Wei Fan over?
It's possible that the Clerk could throw him into Great Prison right after he hands Wei Fan over.
It would be better for the Tiger Demon to rampage the East District than implementing this pig-headed idea of handing over Wei Fan.
Wang Meng's face changed, realizing he spoke out of turn.
Currently, everyone knows Li Shen's death is related to Wei Fan, but no one publicly says it.
By saying so, he simultaneously doubted the Clerk and Squad Leader's judgment.
Luo Wen waved his hand: "Everyone disperse, strengthen patrols, as soon as the Tiger Demon is spotted entering the city, no one is allowed to avoid battle."
When it comes to attitudes towards Demon Fiends, there's absolutely no ambiguity, Luo Wen understands this as someone who sits in the Squad Leader position.
As for ordering subordinates on what to do, that's their issue.
Anyway, someone who issues commands like him doesn't have to fight on the front lines.
"Wei Fan is here, let him come see me."
...
Wei Fan arrives late.
"Congratulations Wei Fan, you've become an Arrest Officer, we'll call you Chief Wei from now on!"
Just as he entered, Zhou Qi told him he became an Arrest Officer.
Wei Fan wasn't concerned about becoming an Arrest Officer, but still showed a smile.
Not because of promotion, but being an Arrest Officer means more freedom than before, and being able to choose higher and more Martial Arts when gaining merit.
"By the way, Squad Leader wants you to meet him when you arrive!"
Zhou Qi didn't speak about the Tiger Demon issue, but as the two brushed past each other, he whispered in Wei Fan's ear: "Be wary of Arrest Officer Wang Meng."
Wei Fan nodded, quickly heading to meet Luo Wen.
"Here are your Arrest Officer attire and saber, change into them and come back!"
"Alright!"
Wei Fan nodded, quickly changing into the Arrest Officer uniform, it wasn't much different from the previous attire, but the saber was much better than before, a fine Treasure Saber.
When Wei Fan unsheathed it for a look, a cold light instantly radiated everywhere.
"Indeed much more spirited, looking at all of Yun City, you are now the youngest Arrest Officer."
Luo Wen showed a look of approval, but his tone changed, saying: "As for how Li Shen died, I won't pursue it, everyone is smart, you understand what I mean, right?"
Wei Fan gently nodded: "Thank you, Squad Leader!"
He actually wasn't afraid of people knowing he killed Li Shen. If he feared, he wouldn't have boldly asked Li Shen to take him to find Jiang Chuan and capture him in one fell swoop.
It's confidence derived from strength.
Why is the Fierce Tiger Gang so arrogant? It's because the Tiger Demon behind them has strength.
Now he has strength too, why shouldn't he seek revenge?
Yet, since Luo Wen showed some face and promoted him as Arrest Officer, a thank you is definitely required.
Luo Wen shook his head, saying, "Do you know, last night the leader of the Fierce Tiger Gang was eaten alive by the Tiger Demon behind them!"
Wei Fan was startled, then suddenly realized.
The Fierce Tiger Gang flaunted power in Yun City, rampant and tyrannical, but its essence was a dog supported by the Tiger Demon behind them in Yun City.
Now the dog caused its master's son's death, naturally it's to be slaughtered, at most just raising another one.
Just like how the Government Office treats its officers, there are plenty of horses and oxen, if they don't work, just replace them.
Although it was he who killed the Tiger King's son, the primary reason was Jiang Chuan's attempt to use Master Hu Jiu to eliminate Wei Fan, leading to the killing.
Now Jiang Chuan and Li Shen are dead, those Tiger Demons can only vent their anger on the Gang Leader.