Zhao Changkong still refused to back down and shouted, "Did you report this trip to the county magistrate?"
"You're saying my Zhao family colluded with the Green Demon Society?"
"Come with me to the magistrate for a confrontation."
Lin Qiancheng remained calm and stated directly:
“Why bother with procedures when dealing with a thief like you who colludes with the evil cult?”
"Whether you accept it or not is not up to you. Does your Zhao family dare to rebel against the Great Xuan?"
Lin Qiancheng took a step forward without the slightest hesitation.
Now that things have come to this, nothing the Zhao family says will make a difference.
Once the other party openly abandoned all pretense of civility and attempted to assassinate Li Ming, the matter was destined to be irreconcilable.
The conflict in front of the Zhao family's house attracted many onlookers, who discussed it animatedly, with some even cheering.
Seeing that the situation was beyond repair, Zhao Changkong snorted coldly.
The next moment, dozens of martial artists emerged from within the Zhao family compound, wielding long knives and swords, staring intently at the besieging constables.
An elderly man in a green robe stepped out from the crowd.
Zhao Changkong's eyes flickered, and he said softly, "How is it?"
There are indeed some clues within the Zhao family. If a full search is conducted, and some people are too timid to admit to the crime, it would be a crime punishable by the extermination of the entire family.
He was just wasting his time talking nonsense, trying to buy as much time as possible, while secretly sending someone to the county magistrate to ask for reinforcements.
As long as no conclusive evidence is found, the Zhao family will remain safe and sound under the protection of the county magistrate.
After all, in his view, the Zhao family had not only placed many people in official positions over the years, but had also given the county magistrate a lot of gifts. If he didn't help them now, who would follow him in the future?
A hint of gloom flashed in Butler Li's eyes, and he shook his head slightly.
Zhao Changkong frowned, took a deep breath, and realized that this was going to be difficult.
If the Six Doors (the government's security agency) were to search, it would be very difficult to cover it up...
"Zhao Changkong, stalling for time won't help. Do you think anyone can save your Zhao family?"
Lin Qiancheng sneered.
All exits of the Zhao family compound have been surrounded by the head constables and their men.
As for the county magistrate, there were naturally people who tried to obstruct him.
Zhao Changkong gritted his teeth and said, "Chief Constable Lin, one should be lenient when possible. My Zhao family has not offended you, so why do you have to do this?"
"Did you not offend anyone?"
"Hehe... Zhao Changkong, you're probably getting senile. Do you really think I didn't know you repeatedly sent people to assassinate my disciple Li Ming?"
"This attack on government officials alone is enough to convict you of a grave crime!"
Lin Qiancheng sneered.
He inadvertently revealed a lot of inside information.
Many of the constables looked at Li Ming, who had no expression on his face.
Upon seeing this scene, Li Ming stated frankly:
"Zhao family, you've been running rampant in Qing Shi City for too long. Just because something didn't go your way, you've sent people to kill me multiple times!"
"Heaven is watching what people do!"
"Hmph, what goes around comes around. Now that your Zhao family's misdeeds have been exposed, everyone is turning against you. Today, I'm here to destroy your Zhao family; it's the will of Heaven!"
Li Ming's cold, sharp eyes were calm as still water, without the slightest fluctuation.
A heart pounding with rage, yet a face as calm as a still lake!
This is the demeanor of a general!
Zhao Changkong took a deep breath. He carried the lives of more than a hundred members of the Zhao family on his shoulders, as well as the foundation built up by five generations over a hundred years.
We cannot afford to lose to him.
"Lord Lin, is it really necessary to go to such extremes?"
"If you, young friend Li, are willing to let this matter go, the Zhao family will offer you something to your satisfaction, we just wish to let this matter drop."
Li Ming laughed, "Going to such extremes? Hahaha, you old devil, you're really good at joking!"
"Now that things have come to this, do you still want to let this go?"
Zhao Changkong's face was gloomy, and a dormant killing intent was about to erupt as he coldly stared at Li Ming, who was dressed in a flying cloud robe.
Li Ming paused for a moment, then chuckled softly:
"Your Zhao family appears to be high and mighty on the surface, seemingly too lazy to get involved in the affairs of Qing Shi City, but in reality, you secretly send the Xuehu Gang to do all sorts of bad things, such as running casinos to make money and harming people, and running brothels to force good women into prostitution."
“A member of the Zhao family once beat a street vendor to death, but he only paid a few dozen taels of silver to save someone’s life, and his parents wouldn’t let him file a lawsuit!”
"Even if others are unwilling to accept it, they will incite their gang to cause trouble and force others to submit!"
"As for you, Zhao Changkong, you are even more powerful. In Qing Shi City, if there is a woman you fancy, you will order people to forcibly take her and make her your concubine. If the victim goes to the county government to file a complaint, she will not even be allowed to enter the door, but will be beaten and crippled at home."
"This is just a microcosm of the many crimes committed by the Zhao family."
"Not to mention, I was attacked and killed simply because I didn't agree to your son's deal!"
"You are rich and powerful, and highly skilled in martial arts. You can decide life and death with a flick of your wrist, causing countless families to be broken and destroyed. Now you think you can just let this matter drop with a few words?"
"I think you've gotten senile, old ghost. Could it be that practicing martial arts has damaged your brain?"
"Very well, if you old ghost are willing, why don't we two step forward and fight to determine who is better!"
"Let's fight to the death!"
Li Ming stepped forward slowly, stood with his sword in hand, and said calmly, "I stand alone at the pass."
If you harbor resentment, it will not disappear.
This life will never be peaceful!
The sages all said.
If you repay evil with kindness, how will you repay kindness?
Repay injustice with justice, and repay kindness with kindness!
Moreover, Li Ming is no good person either. The Zhao family has targeted him time and time again, and if he doesn't retaliate now...
How to advance in martial arts?
The crowd erupted in uproar upon hearing Li Ming's merciless words.
The onlookers held their breath, not daring to utter a sound.
This Li Ming, what a boastful tone!
What is the reason why Zhao Changkong is so domineering in Qing Shi City?
Naturally, it was his martial prowess. Although he was slow to reach the Grandmaster realm, he was virtually invincible in the Condensing Qi realm!
Name: Zhao Changkong
[Realm: Perfected Qi Condensation]
[Entries: Boxing Fanatic (Blue), Martial Spirit (Blue), Arm Strength (White), Unrestrained (White), Fierce and Brave (White), Governance (White), Subordinate Management (White)]
"How dare you! You have insulted me and the Zhao family like this!"
Zhao Changkong's blood rushed to his head, and even though he was usually composed, his face was now contorted and flushed red with rage.
In all these years, no one has ever dared to speak to him like that.
Do they really not take him, a martial artist at the peak of the Qi Condensation Realm, seriously?
A thousand thoughts flashed by, converging into one large character.
kill!
Just kill the other person!
There is still a glimmer of hope.
"You brat, you've gone too far!"
Zhao Changkong's long-suppressed anger and murderous intent were released with the utterance of the word "kill".
Li Ming's words not only trampled on the Zhao family, but also completely humiliated him.
Even at the risk of committing the heinous crime of killing an official, Zhao Changkong was determined to kill this man.
At least... they can still save face.
"Boy, you've only just entered the Condensation Realm, yet you dare to fight me?"
Zhao Changkong exerted force with his feet, his footsteps landing heavily on the blue brick ground.
A thunderclap from nowhere!
Thump!
The shockwave swept outwards, and the once intact floor cracked like a spider web.
The protective energy seemed to be spreading freely!
It's clear that Zhao Changkong was blinded by rage and no longer cared about these details.
The punch was delivered with such ferocious force that it was like a thunderclap in the sky, causing a commotion in all directions.
In less than half a breath, Zhao Changkong's previously restrained blood and qi erupted on the spot, like a dragon emerging from the earth, and charged towards the indifferent Li Ming.
For martial artists like these, a distance of several zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) is nothing more than a matter of a moment.
call!
A hurricane is hitting us!
It felt like a blade scraping across!
"Perfect, let's test my divine power."
Seeing that Zhao Changkong was enraged by him, Li Ming sneered.
[Divine Strength (Blue)]: [Boundless strength, born with the power of a thousand jin; those with this ability are destined to be mighty generals throughout history.]
He dared to encourage the other party to fight him one-on-one, so he must have been confident.
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