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Chapter 500: Give You Justice! Give You Fairness! [Two in One!]
Chapter 500: Give You Justice! Give You Fairness! [Two in One!]
The middle-aged man among the three elders spoke weakly, "Actually, it was a moment of lust. It was just...prostitution..."
"Just prostitution? Just that?"
Fang Che's voice turned cold, "So, you all believe that those women are prostitutes, available to any man?"
The three elders were stunned.
They suddenly fell silent.
"Those are all good families' daughters!"
"As far as I know, brothels and courtesan houses are allowed on the continent, and they all have legal operating licenses."
Fang Che spoke with anger, "If they were forced into this line of work due to their circumstances or if they were born into a lowly status, and they chose this profession, there are countless licensed brothels and courtesan houses on Donghu Continent that openly display their prices. Have we ever interfered with any of them?"
"But they aren't like that! They were abducted! Moreover, this place is located within a family's territory, underground! If you had such an operating license, would you hide it in such a secretive manner?"
"Do you know the name of this place?"
Fang Che's gaze turned cold as he looked at the three elders before him.
"I don't know."
"Then let me tell you. Although they don't have an official name, in their whispered tales, this place is known as 'Innocent Maidens'."
"Innocent Maidens!"
Fang Che mocked, "Do you understand the meaning of these three words? Do you need me to explain their meaning to you?"
"What?!"
The three elders took a step back, their eyes wide with horror, and their faces turned pale.
"Those who have 'played' there know these three words, but those Guardians who have never entered this place, who are determined to find the missing women and suppress the Black Tiger Gang, will never know these three words."
"Do you understand what this means?" Fang Che asked.
The three elders' faces turned bright red.
"Don't bring up Floating Prosperity! And don't talk about emotional ties and merits! They don't deserve it!"
"How can you treat this matter as if it's just about Floating Prosperity? Where is your conscience?"
Fang Che stared at the three elders and asked coldly, "I won't ask your names, but I want to know, do you have a daughter? Do you have a granddaughter?"
"I..."
The elder's face turned pale, and he took another step back.
"If your daughter was abducted and there was no news for over a decade, if she was humiliated and treated as a plaything in a place like this, and if she eventually died here in silence and disgrace..."
Fang Che's gaze locked onto the man's eyes as he said, "Would you let those who 'prostituted' in your words go unpunished because they are heroes of the continent? Would you spare them because they have fought and risked their lives for many years?"
"Would you let them die wearing the Guardian's uniform and carrying their glory?"
Fang Che asked three questions in a row.
The three elders' faces turned pale, and they were ashamed.
"Now, there are over twelve thousand families gathered here, waiting for their daughters to return home. And this doesn't even include those who have lost all their family members; these are just the twelve thousand families who came here."
Fang Che pointed outside with his finger, indicating the direction of the execution ground where the crowd's voices were like thunder. He said sternly, "Go and ask them!"
"Go and ask them if they are willing!"
The three elders were struck by his words like a thunderbolt.
They staggered backward.
"You have emotions, but they don't?!"
"Do you know that out of the twelve thousand families waiting here, less than five thousand will be able to take their daughters home alive? What about the daughters of the remaining eleven thousand families? Where did they go? Don't you know, or are you just pretending to be ignorant?!"
"Do you see the mountain of beautiful bones? Do you think this is a normal brothel? Floating Prosperity? How dare you utter those two words!"
"They cry underground every day and night! Can you hear them?!"
"Now you come here to plead for those who have wronged and tormented them?"
Fang Che strode forward, his aura sharp as a blade.
"Move aside!"
He collided right through the three elders.
With firm steps, he continued on his way, his hand on the hilt of his sword, his footsteps resounding, and his face cold.
The four of them walked in unison, not looking back.
Behind them, the three elders stood frozen.
Although their cultivation was much higher than Fang Che's, facing this awe-inspiring aura, they couldn't even speak.
Not to mention stopping him.
The three elders sighed softly.
They felt the anger and injustice in their hearts, but they didn't know when it had dissipated without a trace.
After Fang Che passed them, he stopped.
He didn't turn around.
He said indifferently, "There's one thing I hope you can understand. If your pleas are effective today, and if you even spare their lives, they will continue to do such things, and they will become more and more evil. In the end, what awaits them is still that irreversible sword!"
"This time, the Guardians' thorough investigation didn't implicate you three. So I believe you are innocent. That's why I'm willing to explain a few things to you."
"I hope you are truly just ignorant and not something else!"
Fang Che smiled coldly, "Innocent Maidens! These three words are enough to doom them forever!"
He spoke quietly, his voice heavy, "Some things, once started, cannot be stopped.
There are some paths that, once you take the first step, you can never turn back."
After Fang Che finished speaking, he strode away.
The three elders stood there, stunned, their hearts trembling. For a moment, they didn't know what to say.
After a long while, one of them sighed softly, "I feel like I came to the wrong place."
"Morality and human emotions have always been in conflict. Perhaps it was wrong for us to come, but the friendship from the past was not wrong."
"Everyone has their own perspective. But this Fang Che... he's truly resolute."
"It's his duty. Let's go back."
"Sigh... these people, they truly deserve to die! They're despicable..."
The three had never imagined that one day, they would come here in anger, get scolded, and then leave without a trace of resentment.
But today, this strange event occurred.
Moreover, they didn't repeat the last sentence that had shaken their hearts.
Because they knew that this sentence was the ultimate truth!
Over there.
Fang Che and his three companions strode towards the square.
Feng Xiang Dong, Dong Yun Yu, and Qiu Yun Shang followed behind, watching Fang Che's determined stride, recalling the resolute conversation they had just witnessed.
Although they remained silent, all three felt a flame burning in their hearts.
They couldn't quite describe the feeling, but one thing was shared: this was how a man should be!
If they were in his shoes, they would have ultimately refused as well, but they would have done it more gently. Moreover, they secretly felt a sense of 'regret'.
After all, these were the Guardians who had fought for the continent for so many years.
To kill them like this was such a waste.
But then, they thought again, and Fang Che's words made sense.
Who doesn't have parents, sisters, wives, children, or grandchildren? If you do this today, you can do it tomorrow, and the day after, many people will follow your example. If there's no punishment, then why not enjoy the fruits of our labor after so many years of fighting for the continent?
This is how decline begins.
And their ultimate fate will be sealed from here: just as Fang Che said, once you start indulging in pleasures, you can never stop.
So, the final outcome awaiting them is still that irreversible, devastating blow!
There's no escape.
In the square.
The white flag fluttered in the wind.
The temporary execution ground was already set up.
Countless people had gathered here.
Among the gathered crowd were many who had lost their daughters, wives who had gone missing, or grandparents whose granddaughters had disappeared.
In their eyes, there was anticipation, anxiety, fear, anger, and... the numbness from years of enduring pain that had not yet faded.
The youngest among them was in their thirties, but most had graying temples, weathered faces, and cloudy eyes.
These were the marks of years of searching, longing, and hopeless wandering.
Most of the elderly who came to retrieve their daughters were alone. Their other halves had passed away during the long journey of searching for their loved ones.
As the crowd gathered, the only sound was the intermittent sobbing.
Although it was somewhat noisy, it was far from a scene of chaos.
Because these people understood better than the average citizen: officials, power, martial prowess, and wealth.
They knew better than to provoke them! Don't anger the officials, don't provoke those with extraordinary powers, and don't provoke those with authority and wealth.
If the officials were enraged, even if they had a chance to bring their daughters back, they would lose that opportunity.
They could only watch with anticipation, their eyes burning as they gazed at the twenty-two people awaiting execution on the execution ground!
In their eyes, there was extreme hatred and satisfaction.
Devils!
Your day has come!
They felt it was too few; after so many years, so many heinous crimes, and only twenty-two people deserved to die?
But they dared not ask.
To have this attitude, to execute these twenty-two people, was to bear countless pressures—the elders who had searched for their loved ones for so many years knew better than anyone the immense pressure this decision carried!
They understood the world's injustices better than any ordinary person.
Even if these twenty-two people didn't need to die, a single powerful hand could effortlessly suppress them all.
To execute these people was already an act of justice for the people, and they should not complain!
They waited quietly.
Suddenly, a sharp and formidable Aura burst forth from outside, piercing through the sky! Everyone, whether martial artists or ordinary people, clearly felt this sharp Aura, like a sword slicing through the heavens.
They couldn't help but turn their heads.
Someone outside shouted.
"The execution squad has arrived! Fang Che is here!!"
Fang Che!
Is this the Fang Che who came to Donghu Continent, reopened this case, and cut out this cancer from the mortal world?!
As soon as they heard these three words, everyone's eyes lit up with a profound respect.
Because Fang Che, these three words, were the only light they had seen after years of wandering in the boundless darkness!
Everyone's eyes were filled with reverence as they waited.
The crowd parted like the deep sea making way for a passing ship.
At the edge of the square.
The crowd instinctively made way.
Leaving a straight path leading directly to the execution ground.
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the four young men who, like blazing swords, stood tall and proud, their eyes filled with determination.
Their faces were solemn, their figures slender and majestic, their strides firm and powerful.
Their uniforms were neatly pressed, their cloaks billowed in the wind, and their collars shone with a dazzling light, like stars twinkling in the night sky.
They were as handsome as heavenly gods, sharp as lightning.
With their hands on their sword hilts, they strode forward with unwavering righteousness and fearlessness.
But when they saw Fang Che, tears welled up in everyone's eyes.
This... was the image of Inspector Fang that we had imagined!
In our hearts, he was just like this! He was like a dazzling ray of light, shining from within our hearts and walking out.
He made our dreams come true.
They tried their best to step aside, making way for the god in their hearts.
Fearing that their insignificance would taint the divine being who had saved them from their suffering.
Wherever they passed.
Countless parents searching for their daughters knelt down voluntarily, tears streaming down their faces, their bodies trembling, yet they dared not make a sound.
Fang Che didn't turn back.
His heart was filled with the same emotions as Qiu Yunshang and the other two, a surging heat that made his chest feel hot, almost to the point of tears.
So many parents who had lost their children were waiting!
This feeling was indescribable.
He walked in silence, his gaze unwavering, resolutely moving forward. With his footsteps, he conveyed to them that he would walk this path without hesitation.
On the high platform.
Zhao Shanhe and An Ruoxing watched as the four young men, without needing anyone to clear the way, strode directly through the crowd.
The spontaneous respect, the tears streaming down countless faces.
All of them remained silent.
Above the execution ground.
Ten headquarters enforcement officers stood in two rows, their eyes fixed on the four young men as they approached with large strides, their eyes shining with admiration.
As if they had found their kindred spirits.
High in the sky.
Bu Chou, hidden in the clouds, watched silently.
In his heart, he silently praised: This momentum is truly awe-inspiring and extraordinary!
Fang Che remained silent as he led Dong Yunyu and the other two directly to the high platform.
Only then did he turn around.
Facing the crowd on all three sides of the square.
He opened his mouth to speak.
"Fellow villagers, my name is Fang Che!"
Using his spiritual power, Fang Che's voice thundered like rolling heavenly thunder, reverberating through the sky.
The multitude looked up, listening intently. Their reverent gazes converged on him.
"At this moment, I don't want to waste words. I know what you want to know, and I also know what you are hoping for. So, I will only tell you what you most want to know!"
"This case is still under trial. These twenty-two people are the first batch to be executed! Those who will pay the price for this matter are not limited to this batch. This is the smallest batch!"
"For this matter, more than ten thousand people will soon be beheaded in this square! These people, every single one of them, will be brought out and beheaded, offering their evil lives as an apology to the world!"
"I cannot give you a specific number of how many people will ultimately be killed, but I can assure you that every single criminal will pay the price! Not a single one will escape!"
"We will be strict and severe, showing no leniency!"
"This is the order of the Guardian Headquarters and the Eastern Military Advisor. It is also the joint order of all Guardians, to be specifically implemented by the Southeast Guardian Headquarters under the leadership of High Commissioner Zhao Shanhe, with the headquarters enforcement personally overseeing the process!"
"We must give you all justice!"
"Let your years of hardship find resolution here!"
Fang Che paused after saying this.
The cheers and shouts from all around were like a thunderous earthquake, and the crowd was in an uproar. No one had expected such a satisfying outcome, that all the demons would be executed and pay the price!
More than ten thousand people!
What a massive number.
This time, the higher-ups had truly made a ruthless decision! It far exceeded the public's expectations, surpassing even their most optimistic hopes.
Hundreds of thousands of people cheered and shouted, venting their pain and years of suppression. Countless people knelt down, wailing in tears.
After a moment.
The sound of wailing and shouting grew louder and louder, and they couldn't stop.
"Fellow villagers, please calm down for a moment. I have more to announce, and I don't want to delay the execution. Please understand."
Upon hearing these words, everyone immediately suppressed their emotions.
Because 'delaying the execution' was something they could not allow.
Fang Che's voice was filled with sorrow.
"There are some things that we can only make amends for, but we cannot change what has already happened. For this, I apologize. Currently, more than 130,000 households have registered to search for their children."
"But... as you know, demons are demons because they lack humanity. I apologize to inform you that currently, the number of rescued girls who are still alive does not exceed 6,000."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Everyone in the entire square suddenly felt as if they were suffocating!
Apart from the sound of the fluttering white flag in the wind, they couldn't even hear their own breathing.
Everyone tensed up.
Thirteen thousand against six thousand. This was an incredibly disproportionate number, and even those who couldn't count could clearly discern the difference.
Among these six thousand, was my... daughter one of them?
"For those missing for over thirty years... there's basically no hope."
"For those missing over twenty years, the survival rate is less than one in a hundred!"
"For those missing over ten years, the survival rate is less than one in ten!"
Fang Che's voice was heavy with sorrow: "I'm very reluctant to announce such news, but... this is the truth. It's too cruel, but it's the truth. I hope everyone can prepare themselves mentally."
Countless people stood there, but tears streamed down their faces, and despair filled their hearts.
Inspector Fang only stated the numbers and nothing else, and he didn't go into specifics.
He was preserving the last shred of dignity for those pitiful, innocent women who had suffered and died.
They had been ravaged and killed, abused and died, or died in defiance, and even, died for no reason!
Everyone understood why so many women had died, and they knew what happened to those who exceeded those years.
But Inspector Fang didn't say it.
He couldn't bear to say it.
Endless grief and despair transformed into a raging fire of vengeance.
"The culprit is right here."
Fang Che pointed.
"Kill them!"
Someone shouted, and suddenly, tens of thousands of people roared in unison: "Kill them! Kill them!!"
Amidst the deafening uproar—
Fang Che's voice thundered: "The people I'm executing today, I call them the culprits because they were once Guardians. They aren't demons, but they are even more hateful than demons."
"So they are the first batch to be executed."
"Guardians, who work for the welfare of the people, protect the peace and happiness of the mortal world, and uphold fairness in this world. When war comes, when natural disasters and man-made calamities strike, Guardians should be the first to charge forward and die! To fight!"
"But since they have committed evil deeds, all their past merits are nullified! They are still the first to die! This is why they are listed as the first batch to be killed!"
"To serve as a warning! With the blood of these twenty-two people, let it awaken all the Guardians in the world! Do not commit evil, no matter how small!"
Fang Che's voice rumbled like rolling thunder: "According to their previous contributions, if they could exchange their merits for their crimes, every one of them could have been spared. They could have even kept their positions! After all, with so many years of life and death struggles and countless merits, it's inevitable!"
"But unfortunately, there's no such arrangement!"
The shouts of the crowd below were deafening.
"Kill them! Kill them!"
Fang Che's voice rang out: "So, you twenty-two, do you admit your guilt? Are you resigned to your fate?"
The twenty-two people kneeling on the platform kept their heads bowed and remained silent.
One of them raised his head and rasped, "Inspector Fang, I may not be resigned to my fate, but I acknowledge my guilt. Now that we've reached this point, if you want to kill us, then kill us. There's no need to waste words."
Fang Che nodded and said, "You're right. Since your guilt is evident, why should I waste words with you? I only have one question for you!"
The man raised his head and said, "Ask!"
"Do you know what 'innocent maidens' means?!" Fang Che asked with a chilling tone.
The man was stunned. Suddenly, his face turned bright red. Even though he knew death was imminent, the shame at this moment was still painfully unbearable!
"Do you know?!" Fang Che asked sternly.
"We willingly accept death!" The twenty-two men bowed their heads in unison.
They didn't say another word.
They knew what Fang Che meant by 'innocent maidens'. It wasn't the literal meaning; it was the name of this underground brothel, a name never to be publicized! Only those who had 'played' there would know it!
"Don't you have the face to admit that you know these three words?!" Fang Che asked.
The twenty-two men kept their heads bowed, silent.
Fang Che's killing intent surged, and he turned, standing tall and straight. He raised his head to the sky and shouted, "The unfortunate beauties, whose bodies pile up like mountains, and the wrongfully dead women; listen well! The fragrant souls are not far, and today, they shall return! See the world guarded by the Guardians, and justice shall be served! Fairness shall be restored!"
The scorching sun shone brightly in the sky.
Countless rays of light swords purified the world.
Suddenly, a fierce wind howled in the sky. The flags in the entire square were blown straight!
A sharp, rustling sound filled the air.
The strong wind blew in the sky, emitting a piercing sound, wailing and sobbing, as if countless ghosts were crying in unison!
The wind grew stronger.
Even the sun, which radiated endless heat in the sky, dimmed slightly.
In the backyard of the Zhao family compound, the headquarters of the Black Tiger Gang, countless soul-calling banners fluttered wildly in the wind.
The direction they were blowing towards was the execution ground.
Dust and sand filled the sky, and yellow dust swirled, as if a pair of bright yet cold eyes were watching silently, waiting.
"The noon hour has arrived!"
Fang Che let out a long whistle, shaking the sky and clouds.
The executioners stepped forward in unison, clad in red, their upper bodies bare, and wielding red silk swords. The sword's gleam reflected the sun, and their murderous intent soared towards the heavens!
(End of Chapter)
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