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Chapter 239: The Ninth Lord's Shocking Performance
Chapter 239: The Ninth Lord's Shocking Performance
The Starlight Commander strutted around with an air of authority, his eyes as fierce as a starving wolf, scanning the faces of the crowd.
He went on and on about various rules and regulations.
Then came the main event.
"However, since we are in hiding, we must follow the rules of hiding. If we cause chaos and upset the heavens and the people here, is it still considered hiding? Therefore, we must not do things that harm the heavens and the people, and we must not do evil. This is the rule!"
"To prevent you from having a bad memory, I specifically found three groups today to perform a show for you."
Fang Che pulled on a rope, and suddenly, a series of thuds could be heard.
Twenty people were dragged out from behind the curtain, one by one, each bound with Five-Flower Binding.
"This is a group that abducts women, knocks them unconscious, and forces them into prostitution. They also kidnap children, create disabilities, and beg for money; this is the Flower Snatching Sect, which tarnishes women's chastity and even promotes it, leading to death or leaving them with no way out but to be sold off..."
Fang Che clicked his tongue and brandished his Nine-Ringed Blade, his eyes as fierce as a wolf. He glared at the crowd, his voice harsh and cold: "Today, I will show you with facts that these things cannot be done."
As he spoke, the sound of clanging metal filled the air.
Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, the Starlight Commander brandished his blade.
The blade flashed in the moonlight as it descended.
Thud, thud, thud...
Blood splattered everywhere! Twenty-four heads rolled and fell neatly to the ground.
Suddenly...
Everyone below was trembling, looking at the scattered heads and feeling an urge to urinate.
"It's not that I'm being cruel and heartless."
The Starlight Commander spoke with a heavy heart: "Everyone, be diligent! We are all working for the greater good of our sect. We must be hardworking, sincere, and dedicated to our sect's cause. As the saying goes, many hands make light work. You nine families, you in the east, you in the south, you in the north, and the rest of you in the west... Is that clear?"
"Yes, we understand. We are in the south!"
"Is it difficult? I don't care. I have good news for you. Our branch's Fragrance Hall has been cleared out, and for now, I'm not interested in recruiting new members. So, we will choose from among you."
"Three months' time. Establish four Fragrance Halls, and each Fragrance Hall will be chosen from among you. We will select the best candidates for the position. You all know the benefits and welfare of being in the Fragrance Hall, not to mention the various pills..."
Suddenly, the eyes of the thirty-six shopkeepers lit up.
The Fragrance Hall!
We have such an opportunity.
"Additionally, does anyone know the locations of other sects' strongholds?"
"I truly don't know. They've all been swept away."
"No problem, I'll look into it."
"Also, if anyone from other sects comes to inquire about our branch, bring them to me."
"I'll take care of it."
"Dismissed!"
"Anything that needs my attention can be left on the table."
"Leave a few people to clean up this mess. The blood here is truly foul-smelling."
The Starlight Commander vanished in a flash, leaving behind a chilling warning: "Behave yourselves! Don't do anything that displeases me. Let me tell you, I have a very short temper."
...
The thirty-six shopkeepers felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave.
Even after a long time, no one dared to move, all looking at each other with a shared sense of despair. The moonlight illuminated their pale faces, as lifeless as corpses. Heads lay scattered on the ground like smashed watermelons, and the smell of blood hung heavy in the air.
Everyone's teeth chattered as they tried to speak.
Their legs trembled as well.
Finally, someone broke the silence: "This... is our first time meeting each other, and we've heard so much about you... What do you think of our new branch master?"
"Brilliant and formidable! Brilliant and formidable!"
"... Haha, I feel the same way.
The crowd immediately began cleaning with earnest diligence.
Especially the bodies, which they hurriedly cleaned up, as leaving them here would give everyone the creeps.
On this cold night, everyone was sweating profusely, working extra hard.
Each person's heart was filled with complex emotions, reaching an extreme.
This new Commander-in-Chief was indeed bold. The previous Branch Commander never showed his face, only using various markings to collect regular fees, give orders, and handle affairs, all without any issues. Moreover, everyone never met face-to-face.
No one knew each other's true identities.
But this Starlight Commander was different.
Right from the start, he was open and honest, even calling for a meeting!
A meeting!
It was as if he were the Guardian of the Guardian Pavilion.
Now, everyone's identities were exposed to each other!
And his methods were extremely cruel!
One moment he was gentle, the next he drew his sword and killed, his temper unpredictable, and he seemed to take pleasure in killing and torturing people, giving off a perverted vibe.
When he brought out the twenty-four people to perform, everyone thought they were going to put on a show.
Perhaps a round of whipping or something similar.
But the next moment, the shining blade flew up.
The splattering blood, the rolling heads, the cruel smile on the Starlight Commander's face, and the cold gaze that fell upon their own faces...
All these scenes were still vividly imprinted in their minds.
Everyone's mood was heavy.
A clear premonition filled them: their days ahead would likely be difficult.
The bosses were deep in thought.
The nine Grandmasters on duty were even more terrified.
On one hand, they worried about openly attracting the attention of the Guardian Pavilion, and on the other, they had to follow the Branch Commander's instructions, opening the doors wide and creating a lively atmosphere.
Various furniture, lanterns, and more, were moved inside.
The office space also needed rearranging.
Everyone carried a white cloth in their pockets, unconsciously wiping away dirt whenever they saw it. If the Commander-in-Chief arrived and was dissatisfied with the cleanliness, unleashing his wrath, wouldn't they die unjustly? This was a person who would find a reason to kill even without one.
...
Dawn had already broken.
Fang Che was practicing in the courtyard with a hundred times more spirit, feeling refreshed after last night's killing spree.
The swords and spears he wielded created a powerful gust, and the surging killing intent made Ye Meng, who was still in the room, feel a bit afraid.
Fang Che's progress was indeed too fast!
As she was thinking, she suddenly rubbed her eyes.
"Could my eyes be playing tricks on me?"
A folded piece of paper suddenly appeared in mid-air before her eyes.
Then, it slowly descended.
Ye Meng was startled.
She turned to look, and Fang Che was still practicing hard in the courtyard's martial arts field, twenty zhang away.
Where did this note come from?
She glanced around in panic.
The note had already landed in front of her.
Then, it lay there quietly.
Ye Meng clenched her teeth, slowly reaching out to pick up the note, her heart pounding as she opened it.
She was immediately shocked.
Inside, it clearly detailed Fang Che's every move!
Where he went last night, whom he met, how many people he killed, how he established the branch, what he did, and his new alias—all were crystal clear.
Ye Meng even felt that Fang Che himself couldn't have written it any clearer.
But what was going on? Who sent this? Who was this person?
She held the note close to her chest, tightly gripping it with her small hand, her heart pounding.
She had never seen anything so bizarre in her life.
After some thought, she clenched her teeth and reported this matter, including the note, to her superiors.
"It's very strange, it just suddenly..."
...
Jing Xiuyun's intelligence was secretly delivered to Fan Tianyao, and the soul secret method was used to deliver it to headquarters intact.
Because the Ninth Lord didn't want anyone else to see it.
Soon after.
Guardian Headquarters.
"Ninth Lord, there's intelligence from Moon Shadow."
"Bring it immediately."
In a moment, Dong Fang San San was looking at the piece of intelligence, a strange expression on his face.
A bit of a grimace.
It must be said that this expression hadn't appeared on Dong Fang San San's face in many years.
He muttered, "No wonder that guy was in such a hurry for the divine metal, he had this thing by his side..."
Then he sighed. He stared at the intelligence, speechless.
"Damn, these methods, they're so crude... It's amazing that these methods could succeed in infiltration."
Dong Fang San San's expression was very vivid.
"I asked you to establish a second channel between you and Ye Meng, and you actually just passed it directly from one hand to the other..."
Then, Dong Fang San San immediately tried to find the flaw in this method, but after trying for half a day...
"There's no flaw!"
Even Dong Fang San San was surprised.
He stared, carefully rechecking, and finally confirmed.
No flaw!
There was only an additional ghost that mortals couldn't understand, and everything became flawless!
Except for being too direct and crude, but as long as Fang Che didn't expose himself, everything was perfect!
"Fck, this is bullsht!"
...
[Seeking Monthly Votes]
Today, I seek a few monthly votes as a birthday gift.
Wishing everyone well.
I remember eagerly anticipating birthdays in the past, but now... Suddenly, it's my birthday again, and time feels so fast, my emotions are complex.
(End of Chapter)
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