Wang Ergou chuckled, "The Heavenly Guards need evidence to arrest people? They act first and report later, imperial power... oh dear!"

He was kicked and stumbled by Fang Zhiyi.

"So this is the function of the Martial Virtue Division. The Martial Virtue Division is responsible for finding evidence, securing evidence, and making it public. The Covering Heaven Guard is the Covering Heaven Guard. The Covering Heaven Guard is currently an executive agency, not a decision-making agency. You are all prospective members of the Martial Virtue Division. You must remember this. You must do things in a way that makes the people of the world believe in you. For example, the Jiang family. They have been entrenched in Jiangnan for many years. Would they be without problems? Just ask any commoner on the street and you will know how many lives the Jiang family has taken."

"As for subsequent transfer and consolidation issues, communication with the local government is necessary. However, it's important to note that unless the situation is urgent, cases should not be handled directly without the assistance of the local government..."

Jiang Gucheng and the others who escaped from the Jiang family were resting in a bamboo forest, and Jiang Gucheng, who had regained his senses, was full of anger.

“I always thought those sects were hypocritical, but they actually shamelessly sided with the imperial court!” He stood up. “What happens in the martial world should be settled in the martial world. I’m going to find them and settle accounts with them one by one. You… don’t need to follow me.”

"Big brother, what are you saying? I'm your sister!" Jiang Xue was the first to speak up.

Meng Xiaodie also stepped forward and took his hand.

Xiao Yidan said nonchalantly, "We've always faced things together, so of course we'll walk this path together."

"Exactly, let Dad see we don't need his protection anymore." Jiang Xue's face was full of pride. "It's just a few worthless civilians who died, and those people are still making a fuss about it. Brother, with me here, they can't do anything to you..."

Jiang Gucheng reached out to pat her head affectionately.

An arrow flew swiftly and fiercely, piercing Jiang Xue's neck. The force of the arrow pulled her back two steps before she collapsed to the ground.

"Xue'er!" Meng Xiaodie exclaimed, her eyes wide with horror.

More arrows came flying.

"The higher-ups have said that Jiang Gucheng and his group are extremely dangerous; kill them on sight if they are discovered!"

"You lot..." Jiang Gucheng hadn't finished speaking when two more of his companions fell to the ground. Fortunately, he was strong and powerful, and he grabbed Meng Xiaodie and Xiao Yidan and ran away, managing to leave the pursuers far behind.

This annoyed the pursuing Sky Guards.

Jiang Gucheng left the bamboo forest with a heavy heart. His anger was almost uncontrollable. Fortunately, Meng Xiaodie was still by his side. Looking at this girl who had never abandoned him, he immediately decided to seek refuge with his father's best friend, Ma Bonian. Ma Bonian ran a pawn shop and had many connections with the martial arts world. More importantly, Ma Bonian had an intelligence network and was well-informed.

"The court is wicked; it actually killed my sister. I beg you, Uncle, to take her in!" Jiang Gucheng pleaded earnestly.

Ma Bonian looked at his long-lost friend's son and nodded with a sigh.

Xiao Yidan could no longer sit still: "The imperial court planned this from the very beginning, controlling the heroes of the martial arts world, turning those sects into their lackeys, further oppressing the people, and persecuting loyal officials and righteous men! We absolutely cannot stand by and watch all of this happen!"

Jiang Gucheng nodded. He had just learned from Ma Bonian what had happened to the Jiang family. The imperial court had actually tormented the Jiang family so badly? Thinking of those people in the Jiang family, Jiang Gucheng was filled with resentment.

But before the group could finish their boastful words, another arrow suddenly burst through the window. Jiang Gucheng reacted quickly, lifting the table and using it to block the window.

"Jiang Gucheng, a serious criminal! You slaughtered seventy-eight civilians and murdered twenty-six fellow martial artists! Come out and face justice at once!"

"Ma Bonian betrayed us!" Meng Xiaodie exclaimed in horror.