215 Dalong Prefecture, Chapter Twenty-Three
A man dressed in grey, with a thumb-sized black mole on his forehead, asked in a low voice, "What do we do next? Let Commander Guan rule? Is he planning a rebellion?"
A general must not interfere in local affairs. That is a grave crime of treason!
I haven't heard anything about it lately. Where has this rebellion started?
The other head of the family, dressed in black with a black cloth covering his face, spoke with a hoarse voice and had a large head and ears, "Yes, I haven't heard anything about it recently. Where have you heard of any rebellion?"
What happened to this captain? How could he kill an official and rebel in the blink of an eye? Who gave him the guts?
The Holy Emperor is still alive. Even the Demon Emperor wouldn't dare to come out so easily.
I've heard this captain is only King Wu; how dare he be so audacious? Isn't he afraid we'll join forces and assassinate him?
After he finished speaking, his eyes remained fierce, as if he would draw his sword at the slightest provocation.
The others seemed oblivious, all lost in thought.
The lights flickered, and the place grew quieter. The chirping of insects gradually rose, and everyone remained silent.
One of them, a tall man with a pair of fierce eyebrows, suddenly stood up and said, "We can't come up with anything together. It seems our information is outdated."
Let's wait and see. After everyone goes back, check if we've forgotten anything. If there's time, we can discuss it again next time.
After speaking, she quietly went to the window and, taking advantage of the darkness before dawn, quickly disappeared into the night. The others? She wanted to take a look. There was no other thought in their eyes.
Clearly, these people wanted someone else to make the first move and test the waters. After all, some people don't have clean hands. The problem is, Captain Guan is relentlessly pursuing them.
These rebels are always incredibly audacious. If they have any leverage over someone, they will definitely seize the opportunity to confiscate their property, exterminate their clan, and amass wealth without hesitation. Moreover, they can gain a reputation for punishing evil and promoting good.
Such a win-win situation would surely be something no one would give up, but everyone here has their own agenda. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and no one would risk their life and fortune to do so.
Inside the yamen (government office), Commandant Guan was resting with his eyes closed when Fang Lin brought him a bowl of hot tea. "General, please have some tea."
After Captain Guan took the drink, he slowly took a sip. Then a voice, like a sharp ice blade, sent a chill down one's spine. It was also like a sharp ice axe, cleaving the cold night sky and giving one a feeling of utter cruelty.
"The backgrounds of the other prominent families in Dalong Prefecture have been thoroughly investigated." The murderous intent in his voice was undisguised.
Then, with a hint of weariness but also determination, he said, "Since we've decided to wait for Lord He to take over, then all the hidden dangers in this Dalong Prefecture must be completely eradicated."
Fang Lin's expression remained unchanged. He calmly whispered, "General, we have thoroughly investigated all the families within the Great Dragon Mansion. We are almost certain of their identities."
Besides the Gao family and their affiliated families that we have already eradicated, there are also the gangs they supported that we easily wiped out.
Several other families are also registered. However, only the Gao family's case has been closed. The others haven't been dealt with yet.
Captain Guan downed his tea in one gulp and asked, "Have the soldiers rested well?"
Fang Lin bowed and said, "I will await your orders, General."
"Alright!" Captain Guan said softly, his mind remarkably calm. Yet, it was also incredibly reckless. "Let's set off now. We'll catch them completely off guard."
Those who resist should be killed on sight; the rest should be interrogated before further action.
Fang Lin whispered, "General, yes, I'll arrange it immediately."
Fang Lin hurried away and arrived at the general's quarters. The centurion was fully armed and ready to go, his armor and weapons never leaving his body. The stench of blood emanating from these men was thick and lingering.
He seemed to have emerged from a mountain of knives and a sea of blood. He was burly, with thick arms, the marks of knives clearly visible on them.
Some of them had grotesque and hideous scars on their foreheads. Upon seeing Fang Lin arrive, they all stood up to inquire.
He whispered, "The general has ordered: Organize the troops and depart immediately. Anyone who resists will be killed on sight. Others not responsible will be dealt with after trial."
Then, in a barely audible whisper, he said, 'All those who rebel against the direct line of the family. Leave no one alive.' The voice was cruel, cold, and ruthless, before adding, 'The general is merciful; this is merely my personal opinion.'
The other centurions, upon hearing this, did not reply. They merely nodded slightly. A hint of ruthlessness flashed in their eyes: "Exterminate their families and clans. Don't leave them hanging. The consequences will be endless. The general is merciful. Someone else will bear the blame."
Captain Guan straightened his armor, picked up his bronze hammer, and mounted the fierce tiger. At that moment, the tiger seemed to sense his thoughts, as if they were connected. As if they had arms and fingers, the tiger was even more obedient and docile, as if submitting to its military king.
Fully prepared, the families on the list were instantly surrounded. The besieged families and their private soldiers, armed with guns and spears, bows drawn and arrows nocked, were on the verge of battle.
Some families simply opened their gates. They abandoned their weapons and knelt in surrender!
A cold shout echoed in front of each family's gate: "Disarm and you will not be killed. Those who resist will be killed without exception."
The family with the black mole on their forehead chuckled coldly, "You're incredibly audacious! You dare to rebel! Leave at once, or tomorrow our army will crush your entire clan!"
Behind him were two hundred private soldiers, their armor and weapons gleaming in the firelight, ready for battle at any moment.
Suddenly, arrows pierced the air, tearing through the silent night. Arrows rained down from the sky like a torrential downpour, their sharp sounds filling the air with fear.
War broke out. Captain Guan stood in mid-air, his power bursting forth from his bronze hammer. He swung the hammer as if charging towards the enemy.
Blood soaked the ground, slowly pooling into a small stream! In Dalong Prefecture, at dawn, the slaughter resumed, and the people of the city hoped that they would not be affected.
He Chen woke up feeling refreshed. After washing up, he went to the courtyard. It was already dawn, and breakfast was being prepared in the kitchen.
Gazing intently, a black dot appeared in the sky, rapidly descending and quickly arriving in the courtyard.
Wei Ming grew to about six feet tall, his feet touching the ground. Seeing his master there, he nodded slightly with his eagle head, saying, "Greetings, Master."
Then, very happily, he said, "Master, I have collected quite a few medicinal herbs."
After saying that, he spat out the spatial ring from his mouth. Then he took out dozens of medicinal herbs that were about a hundred years old.
The medicinal herbs were scattered on the ground, somewhat messy. However, judging from the herbs themselves, the harvesting was quite thorough. They were uprooted, some even with soil and stones still attached, demonstrating considerable strength.
He Chen suddenly made a move, and a blade of light shot out.
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