The atmosphere was strange because many people knew that Secretary Wang of the County Party Committee, Qinzhen, had an accident. When Secretary Wang received the news, he instantly aged twenty years. At that time, a deputy director of the Civil Affairs Bureau was giving a work report without knowing the time and didn't leave. He was hit with a teacup and fled the secretary's office in a disheveled and embarrassed manner.
The next day, Secretary Wang, without asking for leave, ordered the Public Security Bureau to find out who the murderer was, and even set a deadline. Many people know this. This time, someone's probably really in deep trouble.
Anyone who dares to fail in their duties or displease Secretary Wang will be relegated to the sidelines.
Therefore, Liang Botao, the secretary of the county political and legal committee of the alliance, suggested that a standing committee meeting be convened immediately to treat this matter as a major issue, and the suggestion was passed unanimously with eleven votes.
Secretary Wang has maintained a cold and gloomy expression ever since. The thugs and entertainment venues in Ningyun County have immediately suffered. This time, if Secretary Wang decides to take action, no one can stop him.
At the Standing Committee meeting, Wang said: "The organized crime is too rampant. Those that should be investigated should be investigated, those that should be imprisoned should be imprisoned, and those that should be executed should be executed."
This shocked everyone. Was Secretary Wang going to make an example of many people, risking his son's life? Even County Head Wu Tongsheng, who usually clashed with the secretary, tacitly approved of it all. Although such actions were highly inappropriate for a secretary, as a father who had lost his only son, Secretary Wang had completely lost his mind. Anyone who dared to object at this point would only be met with a rebuff.
This seems to indicate that Ningyun County's crackdown on organized crime was incomplete? But some people are secretly pleased. It's time to take action.
When the comprehensive crackdown on organized crime and prostitution began, Ningyun was thrown into chaos. The entertainment venues on the streets were filled with scantily clad women, and those being escorted back armed were mostly thugs and drug addicts who had a history of wrongdoing.
"Damn it, does Wang Sheng want everyone to be buried with his son? He's turned into a mad dog now, biting everyone indiscriminately. I heard that the Nalan Temple prison is full; where there used to be four people in a cell, now there are eight!" These were the words of a prominent figure who had been swept away in the chaos but escaped the net.
If I hadn't escaped quickly, I would have been caught. The only problem is that the police seized the territory, resulting in significant losses.
"Wouldn't that be going too far? Wang Sheng isn't a good person either. He took so much money from us, do you think he can just give it all back?" Some people were also thinking.
To open an entertainment venue, you must have official backing; otherwise, the venue simply cannot survive. This is basically an industry standard.
To find a powerful backer, money and beauty are the only ways.
Wang Rui is Ningyun's number one playboy, secretly owning numerous businesses and holding a considerable amount of shares. His father, Secretary Wang, while not directly accepting any bribes, must have some idea of how lucrative his son's connections are.
Of course, these are all difficult to prove. Some shares, like phantom shares, are basically not kept in the books. No evidence is left behind. All transactions are in cash.
But now, when a person dies, everything disappears.
"I'll tolerate being locked down for a few days. After all, who cares when someone's son dies? But if that old bastard Wang Sheng goes too far, he won't have an easy time either! It's a fight to the death!"
Basically, many people were a bit dizzy from the sudden blow and didn't believe that this large-scale law enforcement operation was for real.
But the sense of urgency brought about by the police's swift action made everyone uneasy. Those transferring money should hurry up and do so, those gathering evidence should hurry and act. It's just a place, a mess; what's the point of investigating? It's always good to be prepared.
The county party committee, the county government, and the county public security bureau all received calls from the city almost simultaneously. The municipal party committee standing committee member, secretary of the political and legal committee, and director of the municipal public security bureau personally led a team to Ningyun.
Pan Youliang arrived in Ningyun County and acted swiftly. He offered a few words of comfort and conveyed Secretary Zhou Qing's message, telling Secretary Wang to take heart and that the Municipal Bureau was taking the matter very seriously, which was why he had been sent down. He was tasked with solving the case within a week!
Pan Youliang handled matters in a basically official manner, while also expressing his appreciation for Ningyun County's large-scale crackdown on organized crime and prostitution.
After a brief encounter, no one was in the mood for food. Pan Youliang refused the county's hospitality and went straight to the scene with the county bureau staff.
He was anxious too.
The most important thing is to get the most important piece of evidence right now: the gun!
Northwest Fangshi, in this valley.
Dozens of miles away, a dozen or so people sped through the forest. "Senior Brother Hua, will the Qingxuan Sect disciples in Fengdu City disobey Lord Lei's decree this time? Although their eldest disciple, Xuan Qingwen, is only in his early thirties, his demonic vines are of the spirit grade, at least comparable to a level forty cultivator," said a cultivator in a light blue robe.
That senior brother, Hua, was a dark-faced man with cold, piercing eyes; he was also an arrogant individual. The aura of his cultivation was stronger than that of everyone else.
Hua, the senior student, had a slight look of disdain on his lips.
A person next to him snorted and said, "Senior Brother Chen, you're wrong! Senior Brother Hua is already a level 48 Hengfeng cultivator and is about to become a quasi-Grand Master. Although Xuan Qingji is one of the best among the younger generation in Qingxuan Sect, he is far inferior to Senior Brother Hua! The others are not worth worrying about."
"That Xuanqingban is nothing in front of Senior Brother Hua."
"That makes perfect sense!"
Others chimed in.
At this point, Senior Brother Hua said, "We must not be careless! Otherwise, we might suffer losses and fail to complete the adults' task, which would be a responsibility that neither of us can bear."
"Yes, Senior Brother Hua!" everyone replied. "Lord Qian Lei only gave Northwest City a month, and now they're asking for half a month's rent before it's even due and want them to move out?" Senior Brother Chen couldn't help but ask again.
This is something they are all curious about.
Blackwind City is under construction, and once completed, it will encompass most of the northwest region. Lei Tai giving Xuan Qingban and the others two choices is essentially giving them no choice at all.
But this time, they suddenly changed their minds and sent Senior Brother Hua and his group to drive out the Qingxuan Sect's Northwest Imitation Market half a month ahead of schedule. Most people did not understand the reason behind this.
However, Senior Brother Hua definitely knows.
Senior Brother Hua is a potential near-Grand Master. He's at the peak of level 48, and who knows, with the right opportunity, he could break through to level 49 and become a near-Grand Master.
When Senior Brother Chen asked the question, everyone else perked up their ears, extremely curious.
"Ask less of what you shouldn't ask!" Hua Shizhi said coldly. In truth, Hua Shizhi himself was also puzzled.
When Lord Lei Tai summoned him for instructions, his face was grim, radiating a barely concealed rage. Senior Brother Hua dared not ask further. However, he guessed that the Qingxuan Sect must have offended Lord Lei, which led to this expulsion of the Qingxuan Sect from Black Wind City.
If the Qingxuan Sect stubbornly refuses to comply, Lord Lei Tai's order is: "Kill!"
Therefore, the members of the Qingxuan Sect only have two choices, or rather one: either leave now, or let them wipe out this place.
Everyone's hearts tightened, and they immediately fell silent.
In the management hall of the Northwest Imitation City, seven elders and their eldest disciples, including Xuan Qingban, were seated, their expressions stern and slightly arrogant.
"Senior Sister, this time our Northwest City is under pressure from the Lei Mansion, and the situation is critical. I don't know where Junior Sister Qingzhu is right now. Even with the help of our eight disciples and the cultivators who are on good terms with our Qingxuan Sect, our strength is still far from enough!" Han Peng said worriedly.
The group had discussed the matter for a while, but couldn't come up with a good solution. Their only option now was to defend against the Lei family's invasion. If they couldn't hold them off, the Northwest City would be occupied by the Lei family, and all their hard work would be destroyed.
The only option left was to retreat. But everyone was unwilling to give up. However, with powerful and near-powerful experts now in charge of the Lei family, their strength was far beyond what the Qingxuan Sect and their fellow cultivators could match. Xuan Qingban and the others were completely at a disadvantage.
Xuan Qingwei frowned slightly. After a moment's thought, he said, "Junior Sister Qingzhu is currently in seclusion. She cannot appear at this crucial moment!"
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Qingzhu had been missing for a long time, but Xuan Qingwei remained silent. No one else dared to ask. This time, however, it concerned the very survival of the Northwest City, and Qingzhu was still in seclusion. Everyone could only sigh.
Seeing the low morale, Xuan Qingban asked, "How did things go with finding help?"
"I found the two brothers, Shi Kang and Shi Shi, who are both level 47 cultivators. They are on their way!" Han Feng said when he saw that everyone seemed reluctant to speak.
As soon as he spoke, the others followed suit with their reports.
Two or three people each, that's already quite a lot. But the overall level isn't that high. The highest cultivation level belongs to the Shi Kang brothers, who are Han Feng's helpers; one is level 47, and the other is level 45.
These two are currently the strongest force among our helpers.
Only Xuan Qingban remained unspoken.
I have already invited them.
Just then, one of his subordinates flew into the courtyard of the eight disciples.
"Elder, Elders, the Lei family is attacking!"
In the outside world, a hierarchy of rank and status is essential. Xuan Qingban then discussed with the other six the possibility of re-establishing the sect system in the outside world. All eight were granted the position of elder.
Some cultivators chose to join the Northwest Market, but not many, only a few dozen in total. They invited fewer than twenty friends to help them.
Besides these main forces, they also take on disciples. However, none of the disciples they recruit from outside are above level ten, so they are not of much use.
"What? Impossible! There are still half a month left, how could the Lei family attack at this time?" Qi Hui exclaimed in surprise.
That subordinate was also a follower, a steward-level official in the city. His cultivation level was only slightly above level 30, almost the same as the eight disciples.
However, don't underestimate the potential of Xuan Qingban and his group, as well as the power behind them.
The Grand Elder sent them here for training purposes, and the Qingxuan Sect will eventually descend upon the outside world. At that time, these followers will reap considerable benefits.
“Junior Brother Qi, the Lei family is backed by Black Stone City. Everyone knows what kind of person Lei Tai is. We should prepare for war now, just in case, Senior Sister?” Hu Yanqingtong said calmly.
Everyone agreed. Lei Tai's reputation was indeed not good. But logically, even with a bad reputation, he shouldn't have broken his promise like this. Yet, things still happened.
"Summon all deacons and prepare for battle! Junior Sister Lan Xinyu, the Fifth Elder's eldest disciple, and Yi Wenyue, the young lady, you are in charge of gathering the lower-ranking disciples and are ready to relocate at any time! The rest of you, follow me!"
Xuan Qingbo was a decisive person. He immediately gathered his men and left the hall to prepare for battle.
Although they didn't know why such a powerful expert as Lei Tai would turn against them, they were certain that the other party had come with ill intentions. The steward recounted the details as he walked, and everyone's expression immediately changed.
Danger: My cousin is getting married the day after tomorrow, so I have to go. However, I'll try my best to keep updating. Please forgive me if there's only one chapter per update!
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