Chapter 525: Where are the Receipts? [Extra Chapter for Silver Alliance Leader]
Chapter 525: Where are the Receipts? [Extra Chapter for Silver Alliance Leader]
After saying this, Fang Che didn't hesitate for a moment.
He drew his blade from its sheath.
In a flash, the robust leader's head fell cleanly, rolling away.
Blood splattered, staining the Li family's doorstep red.
"With the Life and Death Order, there's death but no injury!"
The other fifty-nine ruffians trembled, not daring to make a sound.
They never expected Fang Che to be so decisive, beheading the leader in one swift move!
Isn't he Fang Qing Tian?
How could he be so ruthless in killing?
"All fifty-nine of you, I know you're all the same. Today, I only killed the leader. It's a bit too lenient."
Fang Che spoke coldly, "Now, go to the government courthouse and surrender. Confess your crimes, and let the officials decide your punishment. Tell the officials that I said so, and they should deal with you severely!"
"If anyone doesn't go, if anyone hides something..."
Fang Che's eyes turned cold, "Tomorrow, I'll go to the courthouse to check. One missing, one killed! Those who deceive, kill!"
"You all know that many of your crimes were committed together. If you don't confess, others might reveal everything to gain merit. Now, get out!"
At this command, the fifty-nine ruffians felt like they had received a pardon. One by one, they hobbled away, enduring the pain.
Those who couldn't move crawled on the ground, heading towards the courthouse.
They dared not disobey Fang Che's order. Their only skill was bullying civilians, relying on their strength in numbers.
The reputation of Fang Qing Tian was well-known to them. They had witnessed the daily slaughter in the square, and today, they saw the leader beheaded right before their eyes!
Even in killing a chicken, he was more efficient than them.
Dare to disobey his orders? Not even if they had the courage.
The local government officials, upon hearing Fang Patrol's personal order, would also not take the matter lightly!
This group of people would no longer have a place in Donghu Zhou.
Fang Che's voice came from behind, addressing everyone, "From now on, anyone who dares to use my name, Fang Che, to bully others; one by one, kill without mercy!"
"The Li family, since the Protector has not punished them under the law, they are considered ordinary civilians. They have the right to enjoy a peaceful life under the Protector's protection."
"I hope everyone can give them a chance to live."
Fang Che's voice was clear and loud.
It carried far and wide.
Everyone who heard it nodded immediately.
The door behind creaked open.
The Li family's main door swung open.
All the elders, women, and children knelt at the doorstep, "Thank you, Fang Patrol, for your great kindness!"
Some were so moved they started crying.
Only they knew how they had endured these days, every moment filled with fear. They were well aware of their impending fate, and it wouldn't be long before their end.
But they never expected that in their final moments, the one who stood up for them would be Fang Che, the very person they had cursed day and night!
Their hearts were filled with mixed emotions, reaching an extreme.
Fang Che didn't turn back.
He said calmly, "Regarding the Li family's matter, I have no regrets. What I've done and killed, I owe nothing to the heavens; but the dead from your family have also paid the price and received their punishment."
"So, the rest of you, live well from now on."
"If your children grow up and want revenge, come find me."
Fang Che continued, "In the future, no one should bully you anymore."
"We dare not."
The Li family members simultaneously knelt and kowtowed.
Fang Che didn't care if they dared or not. He just waved his hand, turning his back and walking away.
The Li family watched Fang Che walking away, his figure gradually fading into the morning sun.
At the doorstep, a corpse lay, its head severed, blood still flowing.
But the doorstep was now empty, as if the door to life had finally opened.
"Finally... we can live... waaah..." The family hugged and wept.
...
Fang Che had already walked far away.
He was well aware of the Li family's plight.
He also knew their location.
He intentionally didn't come these past few days, wanting the Li family to experience the feeling of being cornered like rats.
Some things shouldn't be done.
After doing them, it's not just about taking responsibility for oneself. Even if the law doesn't implicate family members, when the pillar of a family falls, the suffering of the remaining members... they must understand this.
If it were just ordinary civilians resisting, Fang Che wouldn't even bother.
But for these ruffians who take advantage of opportunities to commit evil, Fang Che naturally wanted to set an example.
"Fang Patrol, this is a bit too harsh."
A Protector approached from the front.
He had witnessed everything and reminded Fang Che, "Your temper is too rigid. The man you killed just now, his crime didn't warrant death. Killing him might damage your reputation."
This Protector was one of the three elders who came to plead for mercy the other day.
"What does Senior have to say?" Fang Che asked.
"This old man came to apologize for the other day's matter. I've reviewed the records and now understand what that plea meant to you."
In his heart, he felt unease. A lifetime of guarding, yet that day, he couldn't distinguish right from wrong, and he felt deep remorse."
The elder spoke, bowing deeply in greeting.
"I'm sorry."
Fang Che paused, then asked, "What's your esteemed surname and name, Senior?"
"This old man is Liu Qingquan, the Mountain Blade."
"Senior Liu, I'm glad you came today, but..." Fang Che continued, "you know you didn't have to come."
Fang Che smiled warmly.
"I'm afraid that my plea that day might have affected Captain Fang's beliefs. That's why I had to come this time!" Liu Qingquan said with a bitter smile.
"It's not easy to find someone like Captain Fang in the world."
Fang Che sincerely replied, "Senior, you flatter me. Just as we guardians often say, the lights of a thousand households are in my care, and the lives of ten thousand people are in my heart."
"This heart will never change."
"Rest assured, Senior," Fang Che assured.
"I understand."
Liu Qingquan sincerely advised, "You are now highly regarded by the people, and today's execution of the ruffians was a bit excessive. In the future, you should be more careful. Reputation is hard-earned."
Seeing that Fang Che didn't respond to this question, Liu Qingquan repeated himself.
Fang Che's expression turned serious. "I kill rebellious evildoers for the sake of justice in the world. I kill ruffians and bullies to uphold the morality of the people!"
"If there's sin, I'll bear it. I don't care about my reputation. Even if a thousand people point fingers at me, what does it matter? When I encounter those who deserve to die, I'll cut them down with one stroke! That's how I uphold justice in the world!"
"I know that the ruffian's crime didn't warrant death. But... if I don't kill today, in the future, when natural disasters, human calamities, or wars come... at those times, the number of ruffians who take advantage of the chaos to rob and commit crimes will decrease significantly."
"Because I'm telling them that above their heads, my blade is still hanging!"
"If I don't kill today, it's like condoning their actions. In the future, their behavior of robbing others will become more and more rampant. Gradually, others will follow their example, and by then... the people's customs and sentiments will be ruined."
"With severe punishment, there will be fear! Ordinary civilians, no matter what I do, won't be affected because they won't commit evil. But for those who do evil, from now on, they'll have to think twice about whether or not they'll run into me!"
"Senior Liu, perhaps I'm too rigid or have a heavy hand in killing."
Fang Che looked at Liu Qingquan seriously and said earnestly, "But I don't think I'm wrong."
Liu Qingquan sighed deeply and said from the bottom of his heart, "Captain Fang, I admire you!"
He said, "Then you should be more careful in the future. Because people like you, unless you're without blemish, once you have a stain, you may face a terrifying reckoning."
"I'm not threatening you, but reminding you to be cautious and not make any mistakes in the future."
Fang Che remained silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you."
Liu Qingquan cupped his fists and left.
Fang Che stood in the middle of the road, under the sun, but his heart felt heavy.
Perhaps Liu Qingquan was just giving a reminder, without any malicious intent.
But Fang Che knew that the day he would face reckoning would inevitably come.
Night Demon!
Starlight!
No matter which of these two identities were exposed, it would be earth-shattering!
For now, he didn't need to worry about those things because his current status was too low.
However, as he climbed higher in the Only Righteous Sect and his status became more prominent, that day would undoubtedly arrive!
There would be no surprises, only a sudden eruption.
At that time... the entire continent would have no place for him! But this was an inevitable part of the plan he and Dongfang Sansan had devised. When that time came...
Fang Che looked up at the blazing sun in the sky, his eyes dazzling and colorful.
He took a deep breath and left.
This is how I, Fang Che, will continue on.
...
The Donghu Continent Guardian Palace was conducting market inspections.
They went from shop to shop, constantly issuing fines for illegal operations. Some tried to escape but were caught, causing chaos in the market.
Sikong Dou sat in his bookstore, watching the commotion in the distance with a smile.
Hmph, I'm just a bookseller. The things you're inspecting have nothing to do with me.
I'm the one truly sitting on a fishing boat.
As time passed, some people were taken away, while others were fined.
Finally...
They reached the Scholarly Fragrance Bookstore.
Several neatly dressed and stern-faced guardians strode in.
"Who's the boss here?" the leader asked sternly.
His face was as hard as iron, clearly not someone easy to talk to.
"It's me!" Sikong Dou walked over with a forced smile, "Officer, this..."
The leader slapped a badge on the table, "This is the Donghu Continent Guardian Palace Inspection Team. We hope you'll cooperate!"
"We'll fully cooperate, fully cooperate."
Sikong Dou nodded repeatedly, carefully saying, "Officer, I'm just a bookseller..."
"I know you're a bookseller, not a butcher!" the leader said indifferently.
"Show us your documents."
Sikong Dou heaved a sigh of relief and took out his documents.
Then, five or six inspectors began checking the store.
Seeing the rows of books, the leader nodded and said, "Show us the purchase receipts."
(End of Chapter)
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