Chapter 35

　At noon the next day, Pang Jun finally woke up from his coma and found himself lying in a room with two beautiful maids, one green and one yellow, standing beside him. When the maids saw Pang Jun waking up, they hurriedly said, "Master, are you awake? The master has ordered us to take care of your daily routine."

　　Pang Jun asked, "How long have I slept?" The beautiful maid in green on the left replied, "The master was sent here at midnight last night, and it is already noon now." "Oh, by the way, I have something to ask your master, please inform him."

　　The beautiful maidservant in yellow on the right responded, "Our master went out early this morning, apparently for some official business, and he specifically asked our maidservants, Jinlan and Lvliu, to serve him well."

　　"Oh? Will you serve me well and sleep with me?"

　　"My lord, you are so bad." Jinlan said coquettishly.

　　"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I really have something important to report to Lord Nanfu. Is there anyone in the government office who can make the decision now?"

　　Jinlan replied, "It seems that Zhao Changshi is still in the government office. The rest of the people have gone out with the master. If you need anything, I can pass the message on your behalf." "Then thank you, Miss Jinlan."

　　"Then Liu'er, please go to the front hall and tell them. I will continue to serve the master here." "Okay." Lu Liu gave Jin Lan a resentful look, turned around and left the room.

　　Pang Jun noticed the little actions of the two beautiful maids but did not point it out. His body was indeed a little weak now, and it would be best if he had the virgin essence to recover for him. However, he also knew that he could not get too close to the Nan family. Asking for help would be one thing, but taking in their beautiful maids during work would be a bit too much. What's more, the most important thing was that he was pressed for time and had to find out as soon as possible what conspiracy the Japanese people and the forces to which the goddess belonged had. So he ignored Jin Lan and sat on the bed to practice qigong and regulate his breathing. Jin Lan could not get Pang Jun's instructions and could only look at Pang Jun eagerly.

　　A quarter of an hour later, Lvliu brought a middle-aged man into the room and bowed to Pang Jun, saying, "I'm Zhao Defeng, nice to meet you, Lord Liu." The Chief Secretary of a state was of the sixth rank, which was exactly equivalent to Pang Jun's second lieutenant of the Shenyi Guard. However, Pang Jun was a Beijing official, a close minister of the emperor, and a person that the Nan family and King Zhao valued very much, so Zhao Defeng also saluted him respectfully.

　　"Zhao Changshi is too rude to Ziye. Changshi is an old man, and Ziye, as a junior, should pay respect first. However, in an emergency, I have to make an exception. Lord Changshi, Ziye wants to ask why Nan Fuzun left the government office today?"

　　"Master Liu, Nanfu Zun said that when Master Liu returned from a mission last night, he said 'be careful of the Japanese'. Master took this to heart and sent people to investigate overnight. This morning, someone reported that dozens of Japanese appeared in the martial arts conference held today. I heard that they were the disciples of the 'Japanese Martial God' Musashi Wulunjianlu. Master was afraid that something unexpected might happen, so he personally led 500 elite soldiers to Guiyan Manor outside the conference city."

　　When Pang Jun heard this, he was horrified and said, "No, last night, I saw more than a few dozen Japanese people on Diaoyu Island. There are at least thousands of Japanese people hiding on Diaoyu Island!"

　　"What!"

　　"It's bad, we've fallen into a trap. Zhao Changshi, quickly send someone to inform Nan Fu Zun that the Japanese at the martial arts conference are just a cover. The real main force may be targeting Jiangling City!"

　　Before Pang Jun finished speaking, a guard hurried into the room and said to Zhao Defeng, "It's bad, Lord Changshi. A large number of Japanese pirates suddenly landed on the beach and are looting outside the city!"

　　Zhao Defeng was shocked when he heard this: "Ah? Well, pass the order down and send someone to notify Lord Nan, asking him to send troops back for support immediately. Ask the magistrate and lieutenant of Jiangling County to gather all the troops that can be mobilized and follow me to wipe out the bandits! Lord Liu, you are seriously injured and have a good rest. I will take my leave first." After saying this, he left the room in a hurry.

　　Pang Jun looked at Zhao Defeng's back, frowning and saying nothing. Jin Lan beside him asked, "Master Liu, what's wrong with you? Are you worried about the pirates coming in?"

　　Pang Jun didn't look at Jinlan. He murmured, "I'm not afraid. I'm just afraid that this is just a trap within a trap. I'm afraid of two attempts to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Jinlan, Luliu, help me get a car. I want to go to the post station."

　　"But your injury, sir..."

　　"It's okay, thank you for your help."

　　"Yes, Liu'er, go prepare the car, and I'll help the master change his clothes." Jinlan ordered.

　　After saying that, the two of them went their separate ways. With Jinlan's help, Pang Jun quickly got himself ready. The carriage was already ready. After saying goodbye to the two slightly disappointed maids, Pang Jun hurriedly got in the carriage back to the post station.

　　After returning to the post station, only two of the six leaders of the Divine Guards were still at the post station. Pang Jun immediately issued an order and issued a summons, ordering all the Divine Guards working in the city to return to the post station immediately.

　　Not long after, a colorful flower appeared in the sky. It was the summoning flower of the Shenyi Guards. The Shenyi Guards, who were originally stationed in Zhejiang Province, all went to Guiyan Manor due to the martial arts conference. Only ten people were left to guard it. After seeing the colorful flower, they knew that it was their colleagues from the capital who issued the summons, so they did not come. The rest of the people were all summoned within three quarters of an hour.

　　Pang Jun asked, "Has anyone of you seen anyone from Japan during your investigation these days?"

　　One of them replied, "Your Excellency, I saw two Japanese people in Zuiyue Tower the day before yesterday afternoon. Although their clothes and appearance were the same as those of ordinary Dajin civilians, the tone of their voice and the strangeness of their legs made me conclude that they were not Dajin citizens."

　　"Zuiyue Tower?"

　　"There is also Fengchun Teahouse. I have also seen Japanese people there."

　　"besides..."

　　Listening to the reports from his subordinates, Pang Jun's mind was slowly organizing. A map of Jiangling City was drawn. Every place where the Japanese appeared would be lit up on the map. At the end, he opened his eyes and said, "Sure enough, the Japanese outside the city and the Japanese in Guiyan Manor are all a cover. The real killer move is in the governor's mansion!"

　　"Ah? The Governor's Mansion? Sir, are you saying that the Japanese are going to attack the Governor's Mansion? That's impossible. The city gates are already closed, and the waterways leading into Jiangling City must have been blocked by the Jiangnan Navy. Can those dozen or twenty Japanese alone accomplish anything?"

　　"Last night, I saw thousands of Japanese people on Diaoyu Island. The Japanese pirates outside the city are probably just troops from the outer islands making a feint attack. The real elite troops are probably ready to attack the Zhejiang Prefecture government office now!"

　　"Then Sir, what should we do?" At this time, a staff member of the post station rushed in from outside and shouted, "It's not good, Sir Liu, outside, hundreds of Japanese suddenly appeared in the city, killing people on the street, and heading towards the governor's office!"

　　Pang Jun made a prompt decision and said, "I have completed our mission last night. Now our task is to stop the Japanese from attacking the Jiangling County Government and the Zhejiang Prefecture Governor's Mansion!" He sent two subordinates with excellent light skills to the Governor's Mansion and the County Government respectively to report the news and let them make preparations first. Then he searched for the best interception location in his mind and went directly there with the rest of the people. Before leaving, he instructed an officer at the post station to go to Liu Mansion in the south of the city to report the news to the housekeeper, asking him to hide well and never come out, as he was worried that Yue's mother and daughter would come out to look for him.

　　At this time, the streets of Jiangling City were empty. After receiving the news, the Governor's Mansion immediately sent people to arrange guards to be on high alert. However, with only dozens of guards, could the Governor's Mansion really withstand the attack of the Japanese?

　　Not long after, with the sound of dense footsteps, a large group of Japanese people holding samurai swords came straight to the governor's mansion. Just as they were about to attack, more than 20 people suddenly walked out from the alley next to them. The leader was a young man in white clothes. He was the Divine Guards led by Pang Jun!

　　Many people in the governor's mansion recognized Pang Jun and shouted, "Thank you, Lord Liu!" Pang Jun glanced at the Japanese crowd and saw that the leader was Saito, who had fought with the goddess last night!

　　Saito looked at the Divine Guards with contempt, then at Pang Jun, and said with a smile: "Is this the legendary Divine Guards? I don't think so, but you are actually being led by a young boy. This is really unmatched in the Jin Dynasty."

　　Pang Jun sneered, "Humph, Mr. Saito, are you laughing at the fact that there is no one in the Heavenly Dynasty? You know whether there is anyone or not. You are the leader of your so-called elites, but you still can't beat the women of Dajin? Also, ask your Minister of Administration, Lord Kujo Tomoaki, and see how he answers you."

　　Saito's eyes narrowed. "Master Kujo? You? Are you the Liu Jun? It was you who sneaked into Diaoyu Island last night?"

　　Pang Jun looked at him with a smile and did not answer.

　　Saito laughed loudly: "Hahahaha, Liu Ziye, you sneaked into Diaoyu Island last night and were severely injured by the Goddess. Instead of taking a good rest, you actually come here to meddle in other people's business?"

　　"grown ups!"

　　"Sir, you…"

　　Pang Jun shook his head and said, "It's okay. I'm fine. I'm more than capable of dealing with Saito, who only knows how to mess with women. Mr. Saito, I want to ask you something. In the past, the Japanese attacked coastal counties just for plunder. Why are they so bold today to attack the government office and the prefecture government?"

　　As he spoke, he picked up a copper coin, flicked his finger, and with a "pop", hit a Japanese warrior who was about to take out a hidden weapon to attack. The warrior died on the spot, blood slowly flowed from his forehead. Then Pang Jun drew his sword and shouted: "Come over if you have the guts, I'm here, just come over!"

　　Pang Jun's ability to recover from internal injuries was faster than that of ordinary people, but it had only been six hours since he was injured and he was still recovering. His strength was only 40% of what it was before, and he could not start a large-scale war, so he had to delay time and rely on some means to intimidate this group of people. It would be easy to deal with him when Nan Xinzhao led his troops back to Jiangling.

　　Saito sneered, "Humph, Liu Jun, you don't need to bluff. I know you are already at the end of your strength. There is no need to pretend to delay time. To tell you the truth, those people who went to Guiyan Manor are my fellow apprentices. Their martial arts are not inferior to mine. Now, I guess there is chaos there."

　　"Oh? Brother? I didn't expect that Mr. Saito is also from the Dongying Jianlu, a disciple of the 'God of War'. When did you start to degenerate and mix with pirates? Let me think, your last name is Saito, so you must be Saito Nagae, the 27th of the '36 Swords of Jianlu' under Musashi Gorin."

　　"I never thought that even the warriors of Dajin knew my name. I am honored."

　　"Hmph, I have all the information about the famous disciples of the Four Great Masters in my mind. But I always thought that Musashi Gorin's disciples should be masters among masters. But, do you know what happened? Last night, your partner told me that she only used 50% of her strength when fighting you, but she used 90% of her strength when fighting me. It seems that the disciples of the 'Japanese Martial God' are just like this."

　　"You are looking for death!" Saito Nagae was completely enraged by Pang Jun. He drew out his long sword, roared and rushed forward, attacking Pang Jun directly!