There's a reason why Dong Xiao is called the Living Yama.
He was in charge of the imperial prison and the secret service, a ruthless man who combined intelligence, counter-espionage, and internal supervision.
Even now, when Dajing has been divided into East and West Jing, he is still the kind of person who can stop children from crying.
Moreover, his intimidation wasn't limited to the Jing people; the Southern Zhou also harbored deep fear of him. Before Zhao Cheng became the Southern Zhou's spies, countless Southern Zhou spies had fallen into his hands, suffering torture and torment.
Even though the Zhao family is currently at the height of its power, and Zhao Zhan is in a position of great responsibility and influence, he still harbors some fear when facing Dong Xiao directly.
He tried his best to suppress his nervousness and smiled slightly, "Why is Lord Dong still here at this hour?"
Dong Xiao stood ramrod straight and said expressionlessly, "Then where should I be? As the Grand Chancellor said, this filthy place is not a place for the Princess, but it is precisely my home."
"What brings you to my home, Your Excellency?" Dong Xiao stepped forward and looked directly into Zhao Zhan's eyes.
Zhao Zhan's mind raced. He had already investigated the situation inside the Imperial Prison and was certain that Dong Xiao rarely came to the prison, and that his claim of treating the prison as his home was undoubtedly false. But tonight, he was here, and in a posture of waiting.
Clearly, this was the preparation Yuan Yun had made.
The original Dajing became Dongjing, and the original emperor became Yuan Wushang, but Dong Xiao was still the Director of the Court of Justice, all because of Yuan Yun.
Dong Xiao remained loyal to the Yuan family.
The Hundred Caves Immortal has already made his move tonight, but he hasn't arrived yet. He must be held back by Yuan Yun's other preparations.
But now that we've already made our move, tonight is a do-or-die situation.
There's no point in saying more.
Zhao Zhan said bluntly, "Lord Dong, traitors cannot be allowed to live."
Dong Xiao said, "It's not up to you."
Zhao Zhan narrowed his eyes, suppressing his anger, and said, "What if it were my father and elder brother? Would they have the final say?"
"Then let's wait until they get back before we talk about it."
"Lord Dong, let me give you a piece of advice: a wise person knows when to yield. What you're doing won't do you any good."
Dong Xiao stepped forward again, staring into Zhao Zhan's eyes, and said, "Zhao Zhongcheng, do you know what people call me?"
"Living Yama."
"Since you know I am the living Yama, you should understand that Yama cannot be threatened."
"It seems Lord Dong is determined to protect them to the end."
Whoosh!
Dong Xiao did not answer with words, but instead flashed to the front of the cell door, looking arrogantly at the crowd in front of him.
Zhao Zhan's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and he took a few steps back.
"What right do you have to stop me?"
"What gives you the right to kill someone?"
The two were locked in a fierce confrontation, and the tense atmosphere outside the cell had reached its peak.
The usually cold and expressionless Dong Xiao finally revealed a slight smile, saying, "The title 'Living Yama' is frightening, letting the world know that there is a terrifying person in the Jingguo Prison. But what they fear is my official position and my methods; they don't know about my martial arts cultivation!"
In an instant, a surge of powerful internal energy erupted around Dong Xiao, like a raging wind or a sharp blade, causing countless cracks to appear on the surrounding prison bars.
"A top-tier expert," Miao Donglin reminded him.
Zhao Zhan said, "I know, my elder brother said so."
"Your Excellency need not worry."
Miao Donglin was not afraid at all. Instead, he spread his arms and laughed, "So what if Master Baidong can't come? Did you think I had no backup plan?"
"Seven generals, surround them!!"
At Miao Donglin's command, the seven people hidden in the cloak behind him immediately stepped out and surrounded Dong Xiao, setting up the vehicle.
Dong Xiao laughed and said, "You think these stinky bird eggs can stop me?"
Miao Donglin also laughed and said, "Lord Dong, we'll have to try to find out."
After saying this, the seven cloaked figures showed no mercy and attacked Dong Xiao with deadly moves.
Dong Xiao suddenly raised both arms, unleashing another burst of internal energy, but it didn't shake the seven people away; it only momentarily paused their movements. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Dong Xiao attacked two people in quick succession as if he had teleported, but the other five seemed to have anticipated this and worked together to block Dong Xiao's attacks.
Bang!!
After the collision, the seven people immediately separated, and then simultaneously attacked Dong Xiao with remarkable coordination.
Before Dong Xiao could even get his footing, he had to deal with the sudden attack. It was almost an instinctive action; after several exchanges, he bounced backward.
Dong Xiao's expression turned serious. He asked, "The White River Battle Formation?"
"Hahaha!"
Miao Donglin laughed and said, "Lord Dong has a good eye! These seven men are the ones I brought back from Baihe. They are my Baihe generals, and their method of dealing with you will naturally be the Baihe battle formation!"
Dong Xiao did not look at Miao Donglin, but stared at Zhao Zhan and said, "Your Excellency is amazing. You have even managed to understand the people of Baihe."
Zhao Zhan was a little confused and glanced at Miao Donglin in surprise.
Dong Xiao had no idea that Zhao Zhan wasn't pretending; in fact, Zhao Zhan didn't know the relationship between Miao Donglin and these Baihe generals.
"I left the Miao family when I was young, and as for my brother-in-law from Jiangyang County, I never got anything out of him. What I needed was my own strength, so I went to Qinhuang County. Heaven rewards the diligent, and I was noticed by Baihe of Qinhuang..."
"Enough with the nonsense!"
Dong Xiao interrupted Miao Donglin and pounced on him.
Miao Donglin smiled and, without dodging or flinching, directly exchanged a palm strike with Dong Xiao.
Bang!!!
Countless bursts of energy emanated from around the two.
Miao Donglin revealed a ferocious expression and said, "I can train the White River Warriors, do you think I don't have some tricks up my sleeve?"
As he spoke, Miao Donglin took a step back, his index and little fingers joined together to form a sword, and several beams of light shot towards Dong Xiao.
Dong Xiao widened his eyes, crossed his arms emitting black smoke, and struck out the beams of light one by one. But with each strike, Dong Xiao would take a step back. When his back was against the iron bars of the cell, the bars bent backward by a large section.
Zhao Zhan smiled and said, "Is Lord Dong going to open the door for us?"
Dong Xiao said calmly, "Baihe Sword Finger?"
Miao Donglin smiled and said, "Lord Dong is indeed knowledgeable, even knowing Qin Huangbaihe's secret techniques."
Dong Xiao said, "You're actually from Baihe."
Miao Donglin said, "If you don't have some ability, how dare you work for the Grand Chancellor?"
Dong Xiao waved his arms again, deflecting the beams of light that were about to hit him, and said, "Is this your confidence?"
You're wrong.
Miao Donglin looked unconvinced and said, "Why would I need to actually take action to deal with you? Do you think you can stop the seven of them in the Baihe Battle Formation?"
Dong Xiao remained silent.
"Go! Kill him!"
At Miao Donglin's command, seven Baihe warriors rushed towards Dong Xiao from different directions, leaving no blind spots.
Dong Xiao remained motionless, but the sharp-eyed Miao Donglin noticed.
The 'living Yama' had red eyes, and even red mist of blood was oozing from the corners of his eyes.
"You forced me to do this!"
Dong Xiao roared.
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