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Chapter 604: The Yan Family's Old Fox
Chapter 604: The Yan Family's Old Fox
"Did he really kill him?"
As the night watchman's cries echoed through the streets of Guazhou Prefecture, the entire city was stirred.
In the restaurants, taverns, and brothels, the martial brothers who were indulging in food and drink were startled by the shouts, as if waking from a dream:
"Who? Who died?"
"We came to this city and were waiting for the Yan family to invite us to deal with the Great Malevolent Spirit seeking revenge in Guazhou. We've been drinking for days, but we haven't seen anyone..."
"We, the vanguard, haven't even started fighting, how did the Earth Serpent Deity die?"
"Could it be an unexpected assassination?"
"..."
Amidst the stunned silence, someone suddenly reacted, smashing a wine jar and shouting, "Quick, quick!"
"If the person we're protecting was assassinated, the Yan family will surely seek revenge. This might be the time we need to take action!"
"..."
They called out to each other, rushing out from various inns and taverns.
These martial brothers had come on their own initiative, and the Yan family hadn't even informed them of anything. But at this moment, they were suddenly filled with enthusiasm.
With loud voices and brandishing their swords, they gathered their courage and approached the Yan Manor, a place they usually dared not venture near.
"..."
"..."
"Dead... he's dead..."
At the same time, in the Yan Manor, the Lord Yan, first splattered with brain matter from his concubine and then sprayed with the blood of the Earth Serpent Deity, had his scholarly pride completely shattered. He stared blankly ahead, his eyes devoid of focus, muttering, "It's over... it's over..."
"They even arranged for a night watchman?"
Hu Ma, who had killed the Earth Serpent Deity, didn't feel anything special. Instead, he was slightly surprised by the commotion outside.
He glanced curiously at the Red Wine Miss beside him, who smiled softly and said, "Old Gao Liang arranged it. He's getting on in years, but he's more reliable than us when it comes to handling matters."
"Since you're working for the Pacifying Evil Office, and you even offered a hundred catties of blood food, I can't just take it for free."
"Not only should the people of Guazhou know that you killed the Snake Ghost at a specific time, but everyone in this sect should know as well. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste to kill him?"
"..."
"Reliable..."
Hu Ma couldn't help but admire her in his heart. He hadn't told the Red Wine Miss all the details, but as a seasoned martial artist, she had guessed it all.
Now that the Snake Ghost was dead, Hu Ma listened closely, wanting to observe the reactions of the other reincarnates.
He had just witnessed the Red Wine Miss easily defeating a Life Pavilion master, severely injuring a Shou Sui guard, and killing a Life Fate Sect member, all while holding the head of the Earth Serpent Deity in her hand. It was a brilliant display of her skills, but the Wandering Ghost Junior Magistrates around her only nodded slightly, showing no surprise. Some even whispered, "Is this the skill of a Senior Magistrate?"
"Not very impressive!"
"No wonder they say the Wandering Ghost Sect's four Senior Magistrates are stingy..."
"It seems we, the Wandering Ghost Junior Magistrates, have to take action to revive the Pacifying Evil Office."
"Come on, let's just do a temporary job. Are you thinking of applying for a permanent position?"
"To be fair, although the Senior Magistrate's skills are lacking, and he couldn't even open the three doors of the manor, his Dharmic Form still has some substance..."
"He's decisive in killing, which I appreciate..."
"Is that all? Let's disperse. Who wants to go to the brothel with me?"
"..."
"..."
"?"
Hu Ma felt both amused and annoyed, "So, killing a Case Deity isn't enough for you?"
"Going to the brothel, isn't that a bit too much?"
"..."
Just as this thought flashed through his mind, deep within the chaotic and oppressive Yan Manor, where a heavy breathing sound had emerged after the Snake Ghost's head had fallen.
Initially, the sound was drowned out by the commotion, but as the night watchman's cries faded into the distance, it became more pronounced.
The sound grew louder, like rolling thunder, emanating from the depths of the mysterious Yan Manor.
Within it, one could sense an intense anger, a roar that rose from low to high, causing everyone present to shudder, their hair standing on end.
"Hmm?"
The Ghost Puppet Enforcers, who had been losing interest, suddenly paused, curiously stretching their necks to look.
Hu Ma narrowed his eyes slightly. This voice belonged to the creature that had been attracted by the celestial breath when Wu Ya helped the child cure the Toad Disease and expel the malevolent energy from his stomach. It was indeed within the Yan Manor.
"Little one, you... you've caused great trouble!"
Amidst the shock, a panting voice was heard.
Everyone looked over and saw the Lord Yan, who had collapsed on the ground, staring fiercely at Hu Ma. He panted heavily, his expression unreadable, neither anger nor fear. He growled, "No matter if you're the Wandering Ghost Great Swordswoman or something else, even if the master of the Pacifying Evil Office comes himself, he'll lose a layer of skin. You... you killed the Snake Ghost and provoked the Ancestor..."
"This..."
It was clear that the Guazhou martial artists, who had just suffered a defeat at the hands of the Ghost Puppet Enforcers, were startled by the Lord Yan's words. The Life Pavilion master, in particular, had a drastic change in his expression.
As soon as he sensed the situation turning unfavorable, he refrained from taking action, and now, though he had avoided a beating, he was already swiftly searching for an escape route.
"Did he get angry?"
Amidst the surrounding astonishment and bewilderment, Hu Ma let out a low, cold laugh.
Holding the head of the Earthbound Snake Spirit in one hand and the Punishment Official Saber in the other, he slowly stepped forward, his feet trampling on the headless, convulsing body of the Earthbound Snake Spirit. Beneath the smiling mask, his eyes deepened with intensity, and he pointed the saber deep into the mansion, shouting, "Not only did I provoke him, but I, the Wandering Ghost Great Swordswoman, came here specifically to deal with him!"
His voice suddenly boomed, and he roared, "The Yan Family's Immortal Ancestor, using witchcraft to harm others, breeding snakes for alchemy, deserves to be punished!"
"Don't hide inside and play god, come out here!"
"..."
The resounding roar echoed into the vast Yan Family Mansion, reverberating between the houses.
"What?"
The voice startled countless people inside the Yan Family Mansion.
An old man hiding in the corner outside the Yan Family Mansion, too afraid to even breathe, trembled at the roar, "Is he really going to take down the entire Yan Family?"
"You..."
Although Hu Ma's words startled others, most people still didn't fully understand the situation.
It was only the Yan Family's Lord who, upon hearing the furious voice of the Yan Family's Immortal Ancestor, was already filled with fear and despair. But this fear suddenly turned into panic when Hu Ma shouted.
His face turned deathly pale, and he forgot to retort, only managing to shout, "How do you know?"
Beneath the Wandering Ghost Great Swordswoman's smiling mask, her voice was filled with boundless rage and solemnity, "Not just me, who knows?"
"The Yan Family colludes with snake spirits, committing such atrocities, deceiving the common folk, how can they deceive the spirits and gods?"
"..."
In the midst of her shout, she turned to the Red Wine Miss beside her and said, "Junior Magistrate, it's time to let Guazhou understand the truth!"
Red Wine Miss was startled for a moment, then obediently replied, "Yes... Swordswoman!"
As she spoke, she lightly clapped her hands.
Suddenly, a deafening boom echoed, and an endless gust of wind rose within Guazhou City.
All the residential houses shook, and every lamp flickered, turning a greenish hue.
The group of martial artists who had just been roused by the night watchman's commotion, rushing from various directions towards the Yan Family's Iron Gate, and the startled officials from the government office, were stealthily making their way through the dark alleys when they were suddenly startled by this gust of wind. They broke out in cold sweats, feeling chilled to the bone by the wind, and a sense of dread rose from the depths of their hearts.
They hastily stopped in their tracks, holding their lanterns high to see that the streets and alleys were filled with ghostly shadows.
Faintly, they could hear countless vengeful spirits crying out, "The Yan Family deserves to die, the Yan Family deserves to die!"
"The Yan Family's Ancestor, aspiring to be emperor, lacks the destiny, and tries to extend his life. His fate is to die at ninety-one..."
"Living beyond his destined death, prolonging his life, colluding with snake spirits, practicing witchcraft..."
"..."
Upon hearing the cries of so many spirits, even the group of martial artists was startled, their legs frozen, afraid to take a step forward.
"Master, what... what is this?"
Outside the Yan Family Mansion, in the shadows, Wu Ya also heard the countless cries of the spirits and asked curiously.
"No wonder, no wonder..."
Lao Suandan's voice trembled with fear and concern, "Did he really uncover the truth?"
"It's not surprising that the Yan Family's Ancestor wants to become emperor; every noble in the land desires to rise higher."
"Some seek to support an emperor to gain wealth and honor, while others aspire to become emperors themselves. But not everyone has the capability to be an emperor."
"The Yan Family lacks the imperial destiny, so their aspirations are futile. However, the Yan Family's Elder Patriarch is no ordinary man; he understands calculations and knows this: "
"In truth, everyone has the potential to be an emperor. Regardless of their fate, if it aligns with the cosmic calculations, they can be calculated as an emperor."
"He calculated that his imperial destiny would manifest at the age of one hundred and nine, but he is destined to die at eighty-one, rendering his imperial destiny meaningless."
"Yet, he is so ambitious that he forcefully extends his lifespan, determined to live until he's one hundred and nine..."
"Is this why he used those children to refine the snake essence pills?"
"No..."
As he spoke, he even seemed to become a little dazed, "How did he manage to uncover such a secret matter?"
"And how did he convince so many spirits to cry out on the streets?"
(End of Chapter)
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