Chapter 494: The Life and Death Order! [Dedicated to Wise Haichen, the Alliance Leader!]
Chapter 494: The Life and Death Order! [Dedicated to Wise Haichen, the Alliance Leader!]
"As your captain and brother, since you call me Captain and Brother, then I have the final say! Does anyone disagree with what I'm saying?" Fang Che asked sternly.
"No!"
Everyone straightened their backs and spoke in unison.
Even Dong Yunyu couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
Fang Che's aura had already enveloped the entire room, and everyone's hearts trembled.
"Mo Gan Yun!"
"Present!"
"I know you like to fool around, but work is work. Do you understand? You're the second brother to the others, so set a good example! Do you understand?"
"I understand! Brother, rest assured, I will..."
"During work hours, call me Captain!"
"Captain, rest assured. I will execute any order without hesitation!"
"Sit down!"
"Yes, Captain!"
"Dong Yunyu!"
"Present!"
"I know you have a personality problem, and you're prone to causing trouble, which leads to disunity. But I'm warning you, if you cause any delays during work hours, you'll be sent back to where you came from! I can't kill you, but I can expel you! Do you understand?"
"Captain, rest assured, I dare not!"
"Feng Xiang Dong, Xue Wan Ren!"
"Present!"
"I know you two might have some grievances, but this is your own problem, and it's a situation you've brought upon yourselves. Do you acknowledge this?"
"I acknowledge it!"
"Good. Grievances, unhappiness, embarrassment, and loss of face don't matter. We are not only superiors and subordinates, colleagues, but also brothers. All embarrassment will pass, but when it comes to work, there must be no slack! Do you understand?"
"We understand!"
"During off-duty hours, you can fool around as you please, and when we go out on missions, we can do as we like. But... if anyone causes delays in our official duties, there will be military law between us!"
"I understand!"
Fang Che's stern demeanor and impartial attitude served as an intimidating display of authority.
The seven men were stunned, their hearts trembling.
"We have seven days to rest and recuperate, and after that, we must immediately begin our mission. Our work area is not limited to a specific region, nor is it confined to a particular area of Dong Hu Zhou or a single city. Instead, it covers the entire Southeast!"
Everyone present was taken aback by this revelation.
The entire Southeast?
"Our responsibilities are not limited to dealing with traitors within the Only Righteous Sect, which is indeed part of our duties, but it's relatively minor. More importantly, we are tasked with addressing injustices throughout the Southeast. We will inspect, patrol, and deal with... all officials, including those in the Grand Hall, as well as the meritorious families, prominent clans, and even the dynasty officials!"
"Wherever there is injustice, corruption, or inequality, we have the authority to make decisions and execute punishments without delay, with the power to decide life and death!"
"Therefore, a special team has been formed for this purpose. There are three reasons for this: First, all members are genius martial artists with unlimited potential in their martial path, making them less likely to be held back by worldly matters. Second, they have experienced the pleasures of wealth and beauty, making them less susceptible to such temptations. Third, by upholding justice for the people, they establish their own principles, destiny, and actions!"
"We have all witnessed the ups and downs of the mortal world, experienced its coldness and ugliness, and seen the true nature of humanity!"
"Brothers!"
Fang Che stood up and unfolded a pair of couplets that were placed on the table.
Two large characters appeared before everyone's eyes.
"In the mortal world, amidst the filth and corruption, I uphold my true self and purity;
In the sea of red dust, having witnessed the coldness and ugliness, I understand the righteousness of my original heart and the purity of my initial intentions!"
Everyone's hearts trembled at the sight of these powerful words.
The couplets were grand and upright, exuding a majestic aura.
Just by reading these words, it was as if a great figure from the clouds was looking at them with solemn expectation.
"These words were written by the Ninth Lord himself! It's a gift specially given to our team!"
Fang Che said softly, "This is the Ninth Lord's expectation of us. Because we lack experience, he has thrown us directly into the face of ugliness and filth. He hopes that after going through this journey, we can keep our hearts and bodies pure and clean!"
"This is also our cultivation in the mortal world!"
"Either you will be disappointed by the ugliness of humanity, or you will rise above the filth and reach the clear blue sky!"
Everyone sat up straight, their spines as straight as swords, piercing the sky.
A surge of hot blood flowed through their chests, and their battle intent soared.
Fang Che silently folded the couplets and handed them to Mo Gan Yun, "Quickly make these words into gilded characters and post them on our door. Frame these couplets and hang them in our meeting hall!"
"Yes!"
Mo Gan Yun received them with great care, feeling as if they weighed a thousand pounds.
"From now on, our principle is to uphold justice. The first rule is to never wrongfully kill an innocent person."
Fang Che spoke solemnly, "In fact, this is very difficult because the mortal world is incredibly complex. There are the Only Righteous Sect, the Guardians, ordinary people, officials, martial artists, and various professions and sects, all mixed together."
"Indeed, the common people need our help the most, and it's true that those with wealth and power often have the most despicable individuals. We acknowledge this. But... we must also be clear about other situations."
"It's not that all those in high positions are bad, nor are all the wealthy and powerful bullies. Not all commoners are resentful of the rich and officials, causing trouble and using us to achieve their unspoken goals."
Fang Che took out the octagonal plaque from his chest.
Scarlet.
On the front, a single character: Kill!
On the back, crossed swords gleamed, reflecting the light.
"This is our exclusive Octagonal Life and Death Order! Each of you will find your names on it. Take one each."
Fang Che pointed to the 'Kill' character on his order, and said, "Within our jurisdiction, there is no room for leniency!"
"To explain further... there is no other punishment besides the death penalty. Just one word: Kill!"
"No education, imprisonment, exile, flogging, and so on..."
"We disregard status, age, gender, or background influence."
Fang Che spoke softly but firmly.
"In simple terms, the meaning is... to create a clean and peaceful Southeast! Even if there are evil people and thoughts, we must suppress them so they never dare to show their faces again!"
"Understood?"
Fang Che shouted.
"Yes, sir!"
The seven individuals were filled with enthusiasm, responding in unison.
Feng Xiangdong, with his wealth of experience, asked, "I have a small question. What about situations where the crime doesn't warrant death, or when the offender is young and ignorant, or there are extenuating circumstances..."
"That's not for us to consider. As for the consequences after the killing, that's not our concern either. We don't get involved in any moral disputes."
"One strike, got it?" Fang Che asked.
"Is there no such thing as collective responsibility?" Feng Xiangdong inquired.
"Everyone must take responsibility for their actions," Fang Che said coldly. "Yes, there's no such thing as collective guilt."
"Understood!"
Feng Xiangdong took a deep breath.
He couldn't help but grip the hilt of his sword.
Not just him, but everyone understood.
The implication was clear: they were to kill their way to a clear and sunny sky. Under these rules, the eight of them would likely become eight killing gods. No wonder only one squad had been formed.
The content Fang Che had just announced was enough to cause a huge uproar if it got out. And all eight of them were certain: other inspectors didn't have such authority.
"These eight Patrol Regulations are different from the others," Fang Che said, handing out a copy to each of them. "So, memorize them over the next few days."
"Any other questions?"
Fang Che asked.
Dong Yunyu raised his hand. "Captain, I have a question."
"Speak!"
"Well, if someone's a bit cheap, it's not a crime, right?"
The group burst into laughter.
Fang Che couldn't help but join in, "As long as you can take a beating, it's not a crime!"
Dong Yunyu's spirits lifted, and he exclaimed, "Then I'm in the clear!"
Mo Gan Yun couldn't help but twist his neck, making a cracking sound, and he rotated his wrists. "Crack, crack..."
Dong Yunyu shot him a sidelong glance.
"You should know, these brothers aren't the same as the others," Fang Che felt the need to remind him.
"I already figured it out. You're all a bunch of cheapskates... not those hypocrites," Dong Yunyu said.
Instantly, everyone glared at him.
His words had offended everyone in both groups.
"Meeting's over. Time for some brotherly bonding," Fang Che declared, bringing the meeting to a close.
The next moment, Dong Yunyu, who had been about to run, was pinned down.
The six of them joined forces, delivering a relentless beating that left him gasping for breath.
Xue Wanren and Feng Xiangdong were especially harsh.
They showed no mercy to their new fourth brother.
The afternoon was spent quietly studying the Patrol Regulations.
As the sun set, Fang Che suggested they go see the newly purchased small house.
So, the group set off, laughing and chatting, with arms around each other's shoulders.
Meanwhile, the estate agency had already finalized the transaction.
Fang Che took the documents and led the group directly to the mansion's entrance.
"Here we are."
Mo Gan Yun stood at the door, his mouth agape, his mind blank. Then, the other six couldn't hold back their laughter.
"Boss... this is your small house?"
Mo Gan Yun's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "Damn, damn... Is your small house two hundred acres?"
"Yeah, it's not that big."
"So, I'll fill it up, right?"
"It shouldn't be too hard for you."
"Haha..."
Mo Gan Yun shook his head repeatedly, his expression filled with despair. "Just cut off whatever's valuable on my body and sell it. I can't afford this... I feel like there's a pit waiting for me, but I never imagined the pit would be this huge..."
Amidst the laughter, Mo Gan Yun couldn't take it anymore. "Boss, you call yourself a poor bastard... We won't hold the gambling bet against you, but are you this poor?!"
He pointed ahead, his face contorted. "I never thought there'd be a poor bastard in this world who could buy a mansion with a wave of his hand!"
(End of Chapter)
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