Chapter 507: Fang Che Takes Action! (Part 1)

Chapter 507: Fang Che Takes Action! (Part 1)



No one responded.

Zhou Quanfu hummed and asked Fang Che, "Fang Che, what do you think?"

Fang Che vehemently denied, "Absolutely not."

Zhou Quanfu hummed again and asked Dong Yun Yu, "Dong Yun Yu, did you stomp on my crotch?"

Dong Yun Yu replied, "No, I was at the corner and took a quick glance. It seemed like Deputy General An Ruo Xing was the one who did it. You should ask Deputy General An about it. I think he's an honest person and won't deny it."

Fang Che, Qiu Yun Shang, and Feng Xiang Dong almost burst into laughter.

Zhou Quanfu immediately felt suffocated with anger.

This bastard!

You deny it and even set a trap for me!

Fang Che quickly changed the topic and laughed, "Starting tomorrow, you'll be working at the Patrol Hall with me. I've discussed it with Squad Leader Zhou and Deputy General An, and they've already arranged for you to join us. From now on, you'll be an official clerk for Patrol Team Six!"

Ye Meng's eyes lit up, "Really?"

"The squad leader is right here, so it must be true," Fang Che said, "You'll have an official warden identity."

Zhou Quanfu couldn't say anything in front of Ye Meng and nodded reluctantly, "Absolutely true!"

"This is great!"

Ye Meng became excited.

She had been idle at home every day, feeling bored, but now she had an unexpected joy.

"What are my job responsibilities?"

Ye Meng asked eagerly.

"Here's a clerk's handbook, take a look," Fang Che handed her a small booklet.

"Also, these nine children will be with you at the Patrol Hall. Usually, you can teach them manners and whatever else you're capable of teaching."

Fang Che said, "This way, you won't be lonely, and they'll have someone to play with. Moreover, all the assets of our eight brothers will be in your hands."

"You must take this matter seriously," Fang Che said.

"I understand, I'll be serious," Ye Meng's eyes sparkled.

With Ye Meng's capabilities, becoming a clerk was a perfect fit. However, for Ye Meng, it was an unexpected delight.

Finally, she wouldn't have to stay home alone every day.

For Fang Che and the others, it was even more reassuring.

Therefore, Dong Yun Yu, Feng Xiang Dong, and Qiu Yun Shang were overjoyed.

For Feng Xiang Dong and the others, it was indeed the best choice.

The Southeast Headquarters of the Protectors had plenty of talented individuals. However, they were unfamiliar with them, and there would be a need for adjustment. Secondly, they didn't feel at ease—the newcomers' family, social connections, and other ties were all at the Southeast Headquarters.

There was a high chance of information leaks.

While they were organizing an operation, a leak could occur on the clerk's side—although the probability was small, it couldn't be entirely ruled out.

Even if they sent a reliable person from their families, they wouldn't feel completely at ease, especially regarding the young masters from other families.

Inevitably, there would be thoughts like, "Why can your family come, but not mine?"

With this subtle psychology, no one would be a suitable choice.

However, Ye Meng perfectly avoided these pitfalls.

She was the elder sister-in-law!

Moreover, she didn't have a family background.

More importantly... She was our elder sister-in-law, and we hadn't even had a chance to send her gifts. So, there was no question of embezzlement.

With Fang Che's presence, the balance among the seven families' young masters was perfectly maintained.

Although everyone might not have such thoughts, Ye Meng's arrival rendered all potential or unlikely events nonexistent!

Ye Meng's training and instruction of the children were patient and effective.

Don't forget, she was an all-around female spy!

She possessed cunning and skill, and it was only due to Fang Che's presence that she didn't have many opportunities to showcase her abilities.

After finishing their meal, Dong Yun Yu sent the children back.

"Go to sleep early. These days, you'll just eat, sleep, eat, and occasionally clean; you don't need to worry about anything else. Once your bodies recover, there will be even more important tasks for you."

The children's eyes lit up, "We'll definitely do our best!"

"So, following orders starts now, and the order to sleep is also an order. Is that clear?"

"Yes."

...

The children were sent back.

Dong Yun Yu soon returned.

"Wait a bit longer, the surveillance is in place. In places with many homeless children, pay attention to those people, and once caught, interrogate them immediately."

"Then, during the night, follow the leads and take down this part of the operation."

Fang Che assumed the squad leader's posture and gave orders with authority.

"Yes!"

Five people responded together.

Huh?

Why are there five people?

Feng Xiang Dong and the others almost burst into laughter.

It was understandable for the four of them to stand and listen to orders, but under Fang Che's commanding presence, Zhou Quanfu instinctively stood up and answered loudly, "Yes!"

After responding, he realized what he had done, and his face turned red. He tried to save face, "Squad Leader Fang's arrangements are very appropriate."

Fang Che coughed, "The squad leader is too kind. Just follow the orders, and that's enough."

Zhou Quanfu almost subconsciously wanted to answer 'yes' again, but he managed to stop himself.

His face turned even redder.

But this time, Feng Xiang Dong and the others didn't laugh; instead, they fell into deep thought.

The commanding presence and authority Fang Che exuded as he issued orders were becoming stronger.

It was the aura of life and death!

His natural demeanor was becoming more and more impressive.

Everyone now felt like they were facing a family elder when standing before Fang Che.

Unconsciously, they obeyed his orders.

That night, Ye Meng followed along with the others.

When several suspicious figures rushed into the hiding place of the little beggars... Fang Che and the others rushed forward and immediately captured them.

They had set up surveillance in fifteen locations.

They made arrests in three locations.

In total, they captured more than thirty people.

They secretly took them away and interrogated them through the night.

"These little beggars are also pitiful," Ye Meng said, watching Fang Che give the children a handful of copper coins.

Fang Che sighed and said, "Yes, but we can't manage all of this."

"If we focus solely on this matter, neglecting everything else, we still wouldn't be able to finish. Even if we work ourselves to death, we might not be able to accommodate all the unfortunate ones!"

"There's no other way."

"But what about those nine..."

"Those nine were lucky. They seized the opportunity themselves. The heavens grant many people chances, but not many can grasp them."

Fang Che spoke calmly, "Like today, when I scattered copper coins and gave food to the beggars, I've done this dozens of times since arriving in Donghu Continent."

"But only Ren Chun and his eight companions seized the opportunity."

"I have slightly improved the lives of many beggars, and that is indeed my kindness. However, Ren Chun and his eight companions seized the opportunity to change their lives, and that was not due to my kindness. It was their effort, their value, and the inevitable result of their ability to seize opportunities!"

"So it can't be considered a good deed."

Fang Che smiled, "So, teach those nine kids well."

"Yes, I understand."

Ye Meng seemed to understand, but not entirely.

She didn't ask further questions.

Fang Che had his own reasons for doing things.

Only Fang Che himself knew that what he said was the truth.

With Ren Chun's protective love for his sister, as long as he wasn't captured, he would always find such opportunities.

For example, Dong Yun Yu and others... or young masters like Dong Yun Yu, when faced with such situations, would generally lend a hand.

So Ren Chun's efforts had already destined him to find such a path.

Finding Fang Che was merely a coincidence.

But this path was inevitably waiting for them ahead. The prerequisite was... as long as they didn't die or get captured!

Undoubtedly!

...

After an urgent interrogation, Zhou Quanfu was feeling overwhelmed.

"White Serpent Gang?"

"Spring Pavilion?"

"Hundred Flowers Sect?"

"Heaven's Withered Sect?"

"Divine Hands Gang?"

"... "

They had arrested people from three locations, and surprisingly, they had implicated four gangs and a brothel.

But the Green Dragon Gang was not among them!

"Damn it..."

Zhou Quanfu's face twisted; this was indeed a meritorious deed, but compared to capturing members of the Only Righteous Sect, it was far less significant.

"Where are the gangs located?"

After asking around, Fang Che immediately led the team into action.

Although they weren't members of the Only Righteous Sect, they were undoubtedly part of the dark side of society.

That very night, the White Serpent Gang was uprooted, with the gang leader, deputy leader, core members, and peripheral disciples all captured.

After a brief interrogation, it was confirmed that they had been selling off the beggars.

The ugly ones had their legs broken or were made into dwarf beggars; the better-looking girls and boys were sold. No one knew what their future held. It was also discovered that several local officials were involved.

After gathering the information, Fang Che had Zhou Quanfu send the fifteen gang leaders back to be locked up in the prison, awaiting execution to warn the world.

As for the remaining three hundred people, Fang Che gave a simple order, "Kill!"

Before Zhou Quanfu and the others could react, Feng Xiang Dong and the others took action. In an instant, over three hundred heads fell to the ground!

Then, Dong Yun Yu took out a white cloth, dipped it in blood, and started writing.

"White Serpent Gang, evil deeds... executed publicly to warn the world! All those who commit heinous crimes will meet the same fate! Other leaders will be tried and then beheaded, executed publicly!"

Signed: Southeast Patrol Team Six, Captain Fang Che!

The three of them then transported the corpses, and several horse-drawn carriages carried them directly to the execution ground.

The next day, the corpse carriers would naturally take the bodies away, a task they were very familiar with.

Ye Meng's face turned pale.

Over three hundred people were gone with a single command!

Zhou Quanfu was furious, "Captain Fang, shouldn't you have consulted me about this?"

Fang Che immediately produced the execution decree, "Understand?!"

He put it away and said calmly, "Should the squad leader plead for such people?"

Zhou Quanfu wasn't pleading, but he had completely misunderstood.

"I thought you would imprison the fifteen leaders and the others. As for the peripheral members, they haven't committed many crimes... their crimes don't warrant death, right? They can be detained and tried."

"In my eyes, there's only one punishment—killing."

"Also, in my eyes, they deserve to die. As for the leaders, it's because the case hasn't been fully investigated, and their protectors haven't been exposed yet. But in the end, they will also meet their deaths! I guarantee it!"

"Even the King of Heaven can't save their lives!"

"Furthermore, squad leader, from now on, we will have such actions almost every night. If we follow what you said, every night, there would be thousands, even tens of thousands, of people sent to prison."

Fang Che said coldly, "Within a month, the number of people qualified to be sent to prison by me might exceed several hundred thousand. Do you have such a large prison? Do you have enough officials to handle the trials?"

Zhou Quanfu was speechless, "Many of them don't deserve death."

"We are not law enforcers!"

Fang Che said, "We are executioners! Those who fall into our eyes have only one fate—death! I can sentence them to death, execute them immediately, and it's all within the proper procedure. It's just that the process is expedited."

"... "

Zhou Quanfu was stunned.

Only now did he finally understand what An Ruo Xing had meant in their conversation.

At the White Serpent Gang's headquarters, interrogations and confessions continued.

Simultaneously, their properties were seized and sent to the headquarters.

After giving some instructions, Fang Che immediately set off to capture more people.

"Captain Zhou, you need to quickly handle the aftermath here. Within a quarter of an hour, you should be done and on your way to join us. Over there, there are officials who are their protectors, waiting to be arrested and have their properties seized. I hope you can speed up!"

He looked up at the sky, "Tonight, we can basically finish up with the White Serpent Gang and even handle one more."

"So fast!"

"It's just killing!"

Fang Che and his four companions flew towards the inner city.

Moments later, Zhou Quanfu faintly heard distant screams, followed by Fang Che's fierce roar, "Patrol Team Six, Fang Che is here! You idle bystanders, mind your own business! Get lost!"

Then came the command, "Kill!"

The sounds of battle quickly subsided.

Zhou Quanfu rushed to the scene, where he saw a hundred corpses; the officials' families were all tied up and thrown into the courtyard.

On the ground was written Fang Che's confession.

"Take these people back, confiscate their properties. The next family is the xx family. Speed!"

On the wall.

A white cloth hung high.

"Li Dong, as an official, colluded with the White Serpent Gang. Charges: ... Evidence: ... Arrest and confiscate their properties. Accomplices will be executed on the spot, publicly executed to set an example for the world!"

"Patrol Team Six handled this case, led by Captain Fang Che!"

That night, Fang Che and his team embarked on a killing spree, guided by a map.

Throughout the journey, Zhou Quanfu almost vomited several times.

It was too cruel, too efficient, too ruthless.

"What about the children of these families?"

"We don't interfere with that, but we don't kill them either. We leave it to the law enforcement for judgment, and then they'll handle it. That's their business."

Fang Che was clear about his role.

People can be killed, but what about their children? What about their families? This issue has been a paradox throughout history.

In every dynasty, there have been debates about this.

Some believe that the family should not be implicated, while others argue that the family enjoys the wealth brought by the perpetrator's evil deeds. Therefore, they should be punished as well.

For such troubles, Fang Che remains uninvolved. I only kill those who deserve it, and for the rest, let the law enforcement departments debate.

Whether they can survive or not is none of my concern. If they grow up and seek revenge, or if they continue their evil ways, I can always kill them again!

This is of no consequence.

Midnight.

Four officials and two gangs were uprooted.

Night Dream was sent back by Fang Che to rest, as she would be reporting for duty tomorrow, managing the office and the little ones.

Meanwhile, Fang Che and his team continued their relentless killing spree without showing any signs of fatigue.

They headed to Heaven's Withered Sect.

Heaven's Withered Sect, as the name suggests, is a place where kidnapped children are disabled and forced to beg on the streets...

This is the true dark corner. They thrive in the underground, hidden from the light of day.

The underground world is interconnected and hard to capture.

Fang Che and his team directly charged into the underground, witnessing scenes of despair and cruelty.

The scenes of despair need no further description, as they are all similar.

Fang Che's team flew into the underground, and everywhere they went, the ground turned red with blood.

One by one, bodies were thrown out from a large drain, totaling over fifty.

Anyone seen by the four was marked for death! No trial was needed! By afternoon, the four emerged from the underground.

"Over fifty!"

Feng Xiang Dong's aura was murderous, his eyes burning with rage: "These scums, damn them! They truly deserve to die!"

Zhou Quanfu's legs were almost broken from exhaustion.

Leading a large group, they rushed into the underground, finding Fang Che and his team...

They rescued over seven thousand children.

Over six thousand children had already been disabled, their bodies deformed and unbearable to witness!

Amputated hands and feet were among the lightest of their disabilities.

"Brutes! Brutes!"

All the Protectors and law enforcers who entered trembled at the sight.

The bodies of the scums were thrown together, and their properties were confiscated.

"Some fish slipped through the net!"

Fang Che felt regret.

Feng Xiang Dong and the others gritted their teeth. Indeed, some had escaped.

Over fifty were killed, and at least over a thousand escaped!

Moreover, they had only dealt with a corner of the underground world.

The underground world was vast and interconnected.

It wasn't just Heaven's Withered Sect; over ten gangs formed a dark world within!

Places that were hard to reach or considered filthy became their paradise.

In this dark world, they did as they pleased, and it was outside the law.

The second night, Fang Che and his team continued their actions, sweeping through the underground world.

The slaughter seemed endless.

"Kill these bastards, it's not enough! It's never enough!"

...

Zhao Shanhe, An Ruo Xing, and others, along with the Donghu Continent's Guardian Office and officials.

Arriving at their workplace, they were all shocked!

This damn...

Donghu Continent's ordinary detention centers, over thirty of them, were all full!

The Guardian Hall's detention centers were packed to capacity.

The Southeast Headquarters' detention centers, also at full capacity.

In front of the Southeast Headquarters, there were numerous people tied up in a dense crowd.

As for the rescued women and children, they were grouped together, filling the space, a dark and dense sight.

As far as the eye could see.

The eye couldn't reach the end.

The entire Southeast Headquarters staff were on their toes, running back and forth to handle the situation, their voices hoarse from shouting.

Zhao Shanhe was dumbfounded.

"Where's Fang Che?"

"He's still out there..."

"He's killed over two thousand on the spot, not counting those captured..."

Zhao Shanhe covered his eyes in disbelief.

"Get him back here immediately!"

Without further delay, Fang Che and his team appeared, their bodies red-hot, their eight eyes burning like coals: "Chancellor."

"How did you return?"

"Oh, the four gangs have been purged. It wasn't a one-day job underground, so I'm back."

"You know it wasn't a one-day job either!"

Zhao Shanhe exploded, trembling as he pointed forward, "What about these?"

Fang Che coughed, knowing that he had killed so many that he couldn't stop himself, and had made a big mess of things.

He said, "There's no other way. Since we've started, if we don't quickly find and finish them off, they'll definitely escape. Once they escape, it'll be hard to track them down. So, I just kept going."

"Now the four major gangs have been purged, but we haven't started on the Spring Pavilion yet."

Fang Che said, "It's said that the Spring Pavilion has a strong background, and just in Donghu Continent, there are over a hundred brothels. In other continents, there are even more... This isn't something that can be dealt with in just one day. That's why I've returned to discuss it."

"I'm asking you, what are you going to do with all these people you've captured?"

Zhao Shanhe asked.

Fang Che's killing intent surged as he said, "These people, count them one by one, they are all scum who deserve to die. Since we're being strict and severe, there's no room for leniency. If the prison can't hold them all, it doesn't matter. The unmarked graveyard can always accommodate them!"

"Tomorrow, we'll behead two thousand people in the square as a public display. We'll start with twenty thousand, and the pressure on the prison will be relieved."

"After three or four days of continuous executions, a large part of the prison will be emptied."

"You're a born killer! All you know is killing!"

Zhao Shanhe scolded in dissatisfaction.

Fang Che let out a cold laugh, pointing at the countless criminals in the square, and said indifferently, "Chancellor Zhao, you know that these scum have caused millions, even tens of millions of families to be torn apart, living in misery. They have also created countless innocent deaths, leading to numerous human tragedies. However, if we were to punish them according to the law, due to the long time that has passed, most of the evidence is inconclusive."

"Because they are martial practitioners with long lifespans, while the victims are ordinary people who don't live long enough to provide evidence."

"So, many of the crimes have been erased by the passing years, turning into sighs in hell!"

"If we were to only consider the provable facts when passing judgment, then I ask you, do you believe that over ninety percent of these people are not guilty of a capital offense? In fact, many of them could be released without any charges."

Zhao Shanhe looked at Fang Che, covered in blood, and couldn't speak for a moment.

Yes, Fang Che was speaking the truth.

Every year, there are children who go missing for hundreds or even thousands of years, and there are too many parents searching for their children who have already fallen on their journey. They can no longer provide evidence!

They can't even speak.

"But you and I both know that every one of them deserves to die! Do you acknowledge this?"

Fang Che asked.

"Sigh..."

Zhao Shanhe turned his head away and sighed.

"From these hellish places, I've dug out mountains of bones, all human bones."

Fang Che said, "Those are the victims, mostly children's bones."

"It's been a long time, the children are dead, the women are dead, their parents can't be found, and many of them are also dead."

"Only a pile of bones remain, and even if the children's parents are still alive, can they recognize these bones and say, 'This is my son's bone, my daughter's bone'? They can't!"

"So they have no evidence! Isn't that right? Without evidence, according to the law, there can be no conviction, isn't that right?"

Fang Che's gaze grew colder and sharper, like lightning.

Zhao Shanhe coughed, feeling the weight in his heart, heavy as mountains and seas.

Fang Che said indifferently, "Chancellor Zhao, I'd like to ask... Does the evil disappear just because the victims are all dead?"

This question was like a burning needle, piercing Zhao Shanhe's heart.

Fang Che's words were a harsh reality; some demons, due to their powerful cultivation, continue their evil deeds for hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of years.

Many of those they've poisoned are long gone.

"So, what do you want to do?" Zhao Shanhe asked.

"Kill!"

Fang Che took a deep breath and suddenly switched to sound transmission, "This Execution Decree, it came from this. Chancellor Zhao, since the law has already been so strict and severe, and these evil ones have filled their cups to the brim. If that's the case, this endless killing, must be shouldered by someone, to give fairness and justice to the countless ancient grievances.

"Chancellor Zhao naturally can't provide such justice due to his duties. The Protector must maintain an outward appearance of fairness and respect for the law."

"But I can!"

Fang Che said, "And this is my case."

He looked at Zhao Shanhe and said through sound transmission, his voice low, "The law must maintain its dignity, the Protector must uphold fairness, but the continent's tumor, the internal scum, must also be eradicated. Chancellor Zhao, this is the true meaning of the Ninth Young Master's Execution Decree."

Zhao Shanhe's heart and soul shook, and he softly transmitted, "Fang Che, you know that killing so many at once will have an impact on your personal fortune and luck."

"Yes. I feel my luck has grown stronger. Because I am slaughtering demons and upholding justice!"

Fang Che said.

Zhao Shanhe glared, surprised by this reasoning.

"Then do as you say."

Zhao Shanhe sighed, "If one day you find that you can't continue, tell me, and I'll report it."

"If that day comes, I will."

Fang Che smiled faintly.

Zhao Shanhe sighed and said softly, "In fact, the Execution Decree, the Ninth Young Master has been considering it for many years, but never truly executed it. But I knew he hadn't given up. I never expected that the first true appearance of the Execution Decree would be in the Southeast."

He sighed, "So, in the future, will I still need to constantly argue with you?"

"Yes."

Fang Che couldn't help but laugh.

To outsiders, Chancellor Zhao and Captain Fang were arguing.

The two argued fiercely.

After a heated argument, they seemed to touch upon something unmentionable, and they switched to communicating through sound transmission.

But their expressions made it clear that they weren't backing down, a standoff! After a while of sound transmission.

Captain Fang suddenly revealed the Execution Decree, a brilliant golden light.

A myriad of golden rays.

Chancellor Zhao stared at the Execution Decree, silent for a long time. After a while, his lips trembled as he asked, "Must you kill?"

"There's no other choice but to kill!"

Captain Fang's words were clear.

These two sentences were not conveyed through sound transmission. Evidently, all the arguments had ended through sound transmission.

"What about these children?" Zhao Shanhe's voice trembled, "They are all disabled, their appearances completely ruined... There are tens of thousands of them!!"

Fang Che fell silent for a moment. "First, let's have them claimed."

"Claimed?" Zhao Shanhe scoffed. "Don't you know what this means for an ordinary family? Those who still have hope for recovery might be claimed back... But for those already destined to be disabled..."

Zhao Shanhe didn't continue.

But Fang Che already understood.

Human nature.

(End of Chapter)

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