Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 78: Chapter 76: An Important Figure

Song Changming reacted even faster, instantly drawing the Dragon Pattern Saber from his back and launching a preemptive strike.

In a flash of silver light, his blade was the first to reach the opponent’s throat.

”Such a fast blade.” Liu Luo couldn’t swing his sword any further.

He hadn’t expected the outcome to be decided in such a swift moment.

”Truly, heroes emerge from the youth...” Liu Luo said, tapping his long sword on the square table, completely giving up resistance.

Before long, at the Public Security Bureau.

”It is indeed Southern Tiger Blade Guest Liu Luo, quite impressive, Song!” A junior official within the bureau exclaimed in awe after carefully verifying the image and the wanted list.

Though Song Changming had not encountered major events over the past year, the number of bounty criminals he had apprehended was quite significant.

Nowadays, not only was he famous within the Public Security Bureau, but he also gained some recognition in the Jianghu of Donglai Prefecture.

After all, over the past year, he had personally captured many notorious criminals, so it was only normal for people to notice him.

And precisely due to this reputation, the Southern Tiger Blade Guest recognized him at a glance.

Song Changming waved his hand and said, ”Let someone come over to take charge.”

”Yes,” the junior official responded promptly. ℯℯ𝘭.

After handing over, and locking the bounty criminal in the prison, Song Changming glanced at the sky, decisively clocked out, and returned to Song Residence on Houli Street.

Every few days, he would come back to visit his parents and enjoy a homemade meal.

In the evening.

Song Changming observed the Bisho Silkworms wriggling in the water tank.

Together with Father Song, he had been nurturing them for nearly three years, and the silk farming finally yielded tangible results.

”Look, look, how beautiful the blue pattern is.” Father Song carefully picked up one of the Bisho Silkworms, smiling with comfort.

Upon a closer look, a second blue pattern had grown on the silkworm’s body, emitting a noticeable blue halo, pure and beautiful.

Last night, a batch of silkworms completed molting, and among them, several developed a second blue pattern.

This marked a new breakthrough in their silk farming venture.

”Beautiful, beautiful,” Song Changming happily echoed his father’s sentiment.

With the eggs produced by these double-striped Bisho Silkworms, the quality would only improve.

Through successive transformations over generations, as long as no significant mishap occurred, their high-quality Bisho Silkworms would increase in number.

Achieving double-striped Bisho Silkworms now marked a significant phase success, bringing Father Song a fulfilling sense of achievement.

In fact, over the years, Song Changming also continually invested money in the silk farming, gradually expanding the scale of the silkworm population.

Currently, at the Song Residence, the number of large water tanks for silkworm farming increased from one to four.

Among them, there were several hundred patternless Bisho Silkworms.

There were also over a hundred single-patterned Bisho Silkworms, and more than ten double-patterned ones.

Following this breeding pace, by next year, the Bisho Silkworm population would multiply, and some of the quality would further improve.

By then, they could perhaps try supplying Bisho Silkworms externally and start making a profit.

In reality, even though they hadn’t sold them yet, Song Changming occasionally benefited from consuming the deceased silkworms, significantly aiding his body refining and speeding up the repair of internal injuries.

Even Father Song and Song’s Mother occasionally consumed some, benefiting their gradually aging bodies for nourishment and recovery.

Beside the water tank, Dahuang rested its front paws on the tank edge, panting while observing the semi-transparent Bisho Silkworms in the tank.

White lay lazily at Song Changming’s feet, yawning.

If the two dogs stood upright, their back height could reach Song Changming’s waist, almost resembling two giant ridgebacks.

Had they displayed characteristics of the Fog Beast, Song Changming might have thought they had been transformed by the mist gold, appearing exceedingly formidable.

Despite their peaceful demeanor toward the Song family, there once was an incident where night thieves scaled the courtyard wall, and these two dogs nearly broke the thief’s spine.

They consistently remembered their mission to guard the home and deal fiercely with any intruder at Song Residence.

This was why Song Changming felt secure living at Brocade Street, leaving the two big dogs in charge at Song Residence.

They were indeed excellent guards, akin to two door gods.

Plus, they were always able to accurately recognize individuals arriving with harmful intent, never injuring innocents indiscriminately.

Song Changming had always been highly satisfied with the performance of the two dogs, feeling the monthly expense of silver to maintain them was well worth it.

”Shoo, shoo, the water tank is full of future treasures. Keep an eye on it, and ensure nobody spoils them,” Father Song pushed Dahuang, who was resting beside the tank, offering supervision.

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The next day, news of Song Changming capturing Southern Tiger Blade Guest stirred only a small ripple at the bureau, occasionally discussed but not gaining extensive attention.

To the City Patrol Defense Bureau, a thousand silver-level bounty criminal would be a significant headline and major event, but it seemed ordinary at the Public Security Bureau.

Especially over the past year, this wasn’t the only thousand silver-level bounty criminal that Song Changming had apprehended, rendering it not that unique.

”Song, the General Director summons you.” In the morning, a Patrol Guard paced rapidly towards Song Changming.

”General Director...” Song Changming felt somewhat surprised.

He realized he hadn’t seen his superior in quite a long time.

Typically, without a major incident happening, he rarely met the General Director.

Thus, this urgent summon was likely due to a significant operation.

Song Changming stood up, tidied his clothes, and took steps toward the main meeting hall.

He found not only himself but also Lu Zheng and three other Patrol Captains present, all summoned personally by the General Director.

”Good, everyone’s here, so I’ll be straightforward.” Xie Shihuan glanced over the five Chief Patrol Guards in front of him, speaking with his hands behind his back.

”This order comes directly from Lord Governor, it’s of utmost importance. What I’m about to say—if anyone leaks it, their head will roll!”

Xie Shihuan started bluntly, initially giving a stern warning with a serious expression.

Song Changming and the others immediately looked grave and tense.

This matter must be extraordinary, it is likely not just an ordinary affair!

”In a few days, an important person will arrive, and at that time, Lord Governor has arranged for us to receive them. We must successfully bring this person back without fail!” Xie Shihuan said.

”I will personally lead the team, and the Captain will also lead a detachment of the Cavalry Army with us. You need to allocate personnel and prepare.”

Song Changming and the others promptly agreed.

They were extremely curious, puzzled about who this important person could be to make the Governor take such significant actions.

Not only is their General Patrol Guard involved, but the military has to cooperate in the escort as well.

The leaders being their General Director and the Captain!

Song Changming knew that the Captain of Donglai Prefecture is considered as one of the top subordinates under the Governor, holding the power of military command and control, an absolute high and powerful position!

However, curiosity aside, they wouldn’t dare to ask what they shouldn’t.

They just have to follow orders to avoid bringing great misfortune upon themselves.

Soon, three days later.

Song Changming tallied the personnel, a total of forty Patrol Guards, and went to report to Xie Shihuan with all his subordinates.

There were five Patrol Guard units in total, about two hundred martial artist combatants.

Xie Shihuan also brought along his personal guards. Though there were only ten of them, each had a strong aura, well-trained, and exuded a murderous intent.

Though Song Changming had not seen these personal guards take action, he heard their Body Refining Cultivation was at least at the Fourth Realm level or above.

And under Xie Shihuan’s years of training, the ten act as one, incredibly coordinated in battle, mastering combat techniques.

When the ten form a battle array, they are invincible and unstoppable, capable of fending off thousands!

Though he wasn’t sure if this reputation was exaggerated, from what he observed firsthand, these ten were indeed extraordinary, making him take a few more glances.

Outside the General Department, Xie Shihuan wasted no time, flipping onto his horse and wearing a dust-proof black cloak.

Seeing this, Song Changming and others also hurriedly mounted their horses.

”Let’s go!”

About two hundred riders galloped towards the West City Gate.

Meanwhile, at the city gate, a five-hundred-strong Cavalry Army was ready to set off.

Upon seeing Xie Shihuan’s team exiting the city, the two teams quickly merged.

”Greetings, Captain.” Xie Shihuan cupped his fists in salute toward the head of the Cavalry Army.

”No need for formalities, Director Xie.” Fan Yun responded calmly.

Song Changming’s gaze fell upon this person, and during more than a year with the General Department, it was his first time meeting this Captain of Donglai Prefecture.

Rumor has it he is also a formidable figure whose skills were honed in life-and-death experiences on the battlefield.

On his back was a black iron long spear, and on his waist was a heavy cleaver.

”Time is of the essence, let’s set off directly.” At Fan Yun’s command, the two teams moved forward side by side, galloping north along the official road.

Compared to the Patrol Guard unit, the five-hundred-strong Cavalry Army appeared more cohesive, adhering to orders rigorously, each emanating a battlefield aura, clearly an elite force!

In contrast, their Patrol Guard appeared much looser.

Song Changming reckoned that if on horseback, the Patrol Guard might not withstand several rounds of this Cavalry Army’s iron-blooded charge.

But dismounting, the overall martial artist prowess of the General Patrol Guard undoubtedly exceeded that of regular soldiers.

The teams galloped nonstop for most of the day.

Only when the horses were about to give in did they finally catch up with the arriving convoy.

”Are you sent by Governor Xiao up ahead?” a scouting scout loudly asked.

”Indeed, by the Governor’s order, we have come to receive the person.” Captain Fan Yun, the highest-ranking officer in the team, responded.

”Do you have a token?” the scout cautiously inquired.

Fan Yun then looked at Xie Shihuan beside him.

The handover token sent from above was not with him, most likely only in this General Director’s possession.

”Yes!” Xie Shihuan shouted, intending to move forward.

”Sir, please allow me to accompany you.” Lu Zheng, concerned for Xie Shihuan’s safety, urged his horse forward and said.

”No, the token can only be held by me alone, no one else is permitted to see it.” Xie Shihuan shook his head.

”At least allow me to accompany you, sir.” Hearing this, Lu Zheng immediately changed his tone.

”Fine, you and Song Changming come with me, everyone else stay with the troop.” Xie Shihuan nodded, instructing.

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