Has all the previous efforts of the Pure Yang Limitless Skill been wasted?

It's alright, you can just start over and practice again. Enjoy life while you can.

Lin Bufan had no regrets whatsoever.

Since I've already learned the basics, it'll be quick to start practicing again.

There was only one thing he wanted to do most—go to the capital and cause a huge uproar.

Let the Ming Dynasty know that when Lin Bufan gets angry, even the heavens can't help him.

...

Seven days later, in the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhui Ming fled back to the Divine Marquis's Mansion and reported the news to Zhuge Zhengwo.

Zhuge Zhengwo was shocked upon hearing this and immediately reported the news to the Emperor.

Soon after, Zhu Houzhao summoned all the important officials to the palace for an audience.

In the Golden Palace, Zhui Ming recounted in front of everyone the scene of Lin Bufan's massacre of the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

To emphasize Lin Bufan's terror, Zhui Ming deliberately embellished the story, making it particularly frightening.

"Eunuch Wei died a tragic death, without leaving a single last word, before the great demon Lin snapped his neck."

"Lord Suzaku did say a few last words, but they were either crying for help or threatening the great demon Lin."

"Even Cao Shaoqin, a chief of the gang and a Grandmaster, couldn't escape having his heart pierced by the Heaven-Slaying Sword in the end."

"The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms are truly terrifying; a single strike can kill twenty or thirty people."

"If it weren't for my excellent lightness skills, I probably would have died in Fuzhou."

Cao Zhengchun and Qinglong were furious, their fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

At the same time, he also hated Zhui Ming's incompetence and inaction.

Qinglong couldn't help but scold, "Zhuiming, you coward! You just watched my third brother get killed and didn't even try to help?"

Zhuiming retorted, "I'm just a messenger, and my martial arts are only at the half-step Grandmaster level. You want me to rush in and die?"

Cao Zhengchun, with his pinky finger raised, retorted, "But you shouldn't have just stood by and watched hundreds of your colleagues die in front of you, doing nothing at all, could you?"

"I did it, didn't I? I ran away and came back to report. If it weren't for me, would you know so many details?"

"Hey, so you mean you're only responsible for delivering messages, right?"

The more Zhui Ming explained, the angrier Qinglong and Cao Zhengchun became.

Zhuge Zhengwo defended Zhui Ming: "You two, it was already agreed before we went that the Divine Marquis's Mansion would not participate in the battle, and you agreed to that."

Iron-Blooded Marquis interjected, "The Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard really went too far, digging up people's ancestral graves. No wonder they were furious and went on a killing spree."

Cao Zhengchun lamented on behalf of the deceased Wei Zhongxian: "Eunuch Wei only wanted to lure out Lin Bufan. If he hadn't dug up the Lin family's ancestral graves, why would Lin Bufan have been in such a hurry to return to Fuzhou? But we didn't expect that Eunuch Wei would be so careless and underestimate Lin Bufan."

"Underestimate? In my opinion, they're all idiots."

Yu Huatian mocked ruthlessly: "More than three hundred experts from the Eastern Depot were all defeated by Lin Bufan. They are utterly useless. If my Western Depot were to go..."

"What good would it do to go to the Western Depot?"

Cao Zhengchun retorted sharply, pointing his finger at Yu Huatian's nose, "Your Western Depot has only been established for a few months, how many experts do you have? How dare you speak so arrogantly here?"

"Ahem." Zhu Houzhao coughed a few times, interrupting the two, "I'm still here, and you're openly arguing."

Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian quickly shut their mouths and bowed slightly.

Zhu Houzhao poked Cao Zhengchun's nose: "Eunuch Cao, you've been speaking too harshly today. Where has your usual manners gone?"

Cao Zhengchun was extremely embarrassed and ashamed. He quickly said, "The Eastern Depot suffered heavy losses. This old servant is heartbroken. This old servant is heartbroken for the Emperor. They are all the Emperor's people."

Zhu Houzhao sighed, "From today onwards, Eunuch Cao, you will succeed Wei Zhongxian as the Director of the Eastern Depot."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Cao Zhengchun was secretly delighted.

Previously, he was only in charge of the emperor's internal affairs, but unexpectedly, after Wei Zhongxian's death, all the benefits fell into his hands, and he was able to seize power.

Now, he's in a precarious position both domestically and internationally, acting as the head of the Eastern Depot.

"Don't be too happy yet. Lin Bufan is a traitor to the imperial court. You must capture him as soon as possible."

Zhu Houzhao gave a reminder and then issued instructions to the Six Doors' chief arresting officers: "Lin Bufan may arrive in the capital soon. You Six Doors should be prepared. You are best at arresting people. I don't need to teach you how to do things."

The constable respectfully replied, "Your humble servant will certainly not fail in his mission and will capture Lin Bufan alive."

Qinglong walked up to the God of Catchers and said solemnly, "Lord Liu, Lin Bufan is highly skilled in martial arts. How about we cooperate?"

"Alright," the God of Catchers agreed.

...

After that day, undercurrents began to stir in the capital of the Ming Dynasty.

Inner city, Anfu.

An Shigeng welcomed a guest—the Iron-Blooded Marquis.

Wait a minute, who is An Shigeng? (The Four Great Constables movie version, with Liu Yifei playing Wuqing)

He was the second richest merchant in the capital of the Ming Dynasty (the first being Wan Sanqian, whose wealth was comparable to that of a country), possessing countless riches.

An Shigeng was not only wealthy but also powerful, with several large gangs under his command, such as the Canal Gang and the Salt Gang.

With the protection of the Grand Secretary and the Iron-Blooded Marquis, An Shigeng participated in various illicit businesses that made a lot of money, such as selling smuggled salt, minting copper coins, casting iron, mining stone, and water transport.

The Six Doors and the Divine Marquis's Mansion have been watching the An family for a long time. They know that the An family's wealth was obtained improperly, but they can't find a reason to take action or obtain solid evidence to completely eliminate the An family.

Because behind them is the Dragon Guard Manor, as well as the Grand Secretary, and even Prince Yu and Prince Qing. Many important officials of the court have been bribed by the An family.

An Shigeng provided financial assistance to the imperial court, and he was known as the "Great God of Wealth An" by the people of the court and the public. Everyone addressed him as "Master An" when they met him.

"Has the Divine Marquis arrived today to decide when to rebel? And how much money do you need from me?"

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