47, Nine Orifices of the Devil

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Having received his master's command, Shi Changkong, who took on the alias Chu Xiujian, set off immediately to carry out his task.

However, upon arriving at the Supervising Sword Daojiang Hall, he was informed by the two pavilion guards entrusted with the task of guarding the place that Tan Shuchang had left earlier and had not yet returned.

"Chu Sir, if it's not an urgent matter, you may entrust it to us." The two guards said somewhat ingratiatingly. "Once Commander Tan returns, we'll immediately report to him, so as not to delay your business, Sir."

At present, Tan Shuchang could be said to have no backing whatsoever, no different from a Loose Cultivator. Thus, those who were sent to guard Tan's door were generally those who were unpopular within Qitian Pavilion or lacking in connections.