SFS Chapter 708 Purge (1)
Chapter 708 Purge (1)
Chapter 708 Purge (Part 1)
Seeing the puzzled look on Han Yi's face, **shaked her head.
"I don't know either... This was Fan Hongchou's personal order, saying that we should make the best use of everything, arrest these rioters, firstly to eliminate unstable factors, and secondly to train a special army to serve the country, thereby washing away our sins."
"You believe that?" Han Yi sneered. "These people are inherently unruly. If you put them together to eat and drink, they'll probably start a rebellion immediately and cause a huge mess."
"If you're talking about finding some immature children and brainwashing them, that's one thing. But someone like Ling Qingfeng, whose strength, values, and personality are already firmly established, no matter how talented they are, can their memories be erased and they be forced to start cultivating again?"
"I don't understand, I really don't understand. Nobody can guess what the higher-ups are thinking." ** shook his head and said, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's matter has been settled. What are your plans?"
"Is Fan Hongchou really going to forgive and forget all the crimes our Ten Thousand Beasts Sect committed?" Han Yi pressed. "What are his conditions? Tell us all at once."
"Those who commit evil will be exterminated, while those who do good will be granted amnesty." He said calmly, "The meaning is simple: as long as you take the initiative to surrender and serve him, the past will be forgotten. As long as you can complete his mission, I estimate that this person will not care about the things your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect has done in the past."
"Do the same thing as them?" Han Yi asked dejectedly, glancing at the Qingfeng Gang in the distance.
The squad riding the strange birds had already retreated.
The flames gradually faded, leaving only white smoke rising slowly.
The once majestic and beautiful Zhuangzi is now nothing but a black, ashes.
Quack quack quack...
Several crows flew in from a distance, circling in mid-air and cawing hoarsely.
The smell of burnt, roasted meat wafted on the wind, making one want to vomit.
Noticing Han Yi's gaze, **sighed: "That dwarf... is named Night Hawk, and is one of Fan Hongchou's generals."
This crackdown in Yunzhou aims to eliminate unruly factions. Huayang is Fan Hongchou's first target; he intends to make an example of it, setting a precedent for other major cities, thus facilitating the next phase of his operation.
"I just feel... it's gone a bit too far..." Han Yi lowered his eyelids, his heart surging with emotion.
He is ruthless in his actions, that much is true.
This is one of his principles in life.
They either don't act at all, or when they do, they strike with lightning speed, leaving no room for future trouble.
But for those who have no grudge against him and have never provoked him...
Han Yi couldn't be that ruthless.
Moreover, even if there are irreconcilable conflicts with others.
He will at most punish the ringleaders.
Never before had anyone been as unruly as Night Hawk, who, with a fabricated pretext, wiped out an entire sect from top to bottom, sparing neither children nor women, uprooting them completely.
He even deliberately tortured and killed his son in front of his father, leaving him on the verge of death.
Finally, because of the so-called 'superior aptitude,' Qi was brought back to life again...
This can no longer be described as simply eradicating the root of the problem.
That's absolutely insane.
Ask yourself.
If I make him do this kind of thing in the future...
Sorry, he can't do that.
"The Qingfeng Gang had clashed with the government army many times before. After Fan Hongchou took office, he directly pointed out Ling Qingfeng, ordering him to hand over the meat field supplies, release the inheritance, and bring it under the control of the imperial court..."
**Shrugs:** "Of course, everyone knows the Qingfeng Gang would never agree. That's how the Night Hawk's mission came about... Ling Qingfeng... was used as a prime example to set a precedent for future handling."
So, Old Han, don't worry. The purge of the sects... my Hu family will mediate. Your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect only needs to deal with the minor details. It's impossible for us to be so brutal.”
"Um…..."
Han Yi remained silent for a moment, feeling fortunate in his heart.
If he hadn't had such a good relationship with ** and hadn't already considered clearing his name, he probably would have been targeted for purge this time as well.
But once you enter the world, you have no choice.
The worst thing you can do is to hesitate and waver.
Having decided to clear their name and operate openly and honestly, they must do their part to prove their stance. "Okay... what do you want me to do..."
Han Yi nodded slowly and agreed.
Seeing that he agreed, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"This matter is not urgent, just wait for my message."
"Oh, right." He seemed to remember something, "How far are you from becoming a Grandmaster in martial arts?"
"Almost there. We've got a clue about the Seven Transformations of Heaven, the rest is just a matter of time and patience." Han Yi asked, somewhat puzzled, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing..." he chuckled. "I just remembered that now that your identity has been cleared, with your strength and status, even if your cultivation level is only a hair's breadth away, I can still recommend you to join the Grandmaster Association."
"Grandmasters' Gathering..."
An official organization entirely established by grandmasters...
His immense strength, and many of his unique and mysterious techniques and abilities, were discovered through exchanges. So…
Will it be helpful for cultivating the Seven Transformations of Heaven?
Han Yi also harbored a faint expectation of joining the Grandmasters Association.
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Black Miasma Mountain, Dark Valley.
In the center of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's territory, in the council hall.
After saying goodbye to **, Han Yi quickly returned, gathered everyone, and finalized important matters.
"Gentlemen, that's roughly the situation... I've agreed to return to Huayang City." He looked at the crowd below the stage and said in a deep voice, "Please feel free to express your opinions."
"We have no objections..." Elder Fu and Elder Wu shook their heads.
"agree…..."
“Agreed…” Zhong Yunxiu, Zhang Ruoning, Gongsun Jing, and Lan Mei, the three guest elders, all nodded in agreement.
Having the opportunity to clear one's name and return to the light of day is certainly a good thing.
Compared to these deep mountains and forests, the bustling world is undoubtedly more tempting and attractive.
They didn't want to experience the same ordeal of being chased by the government troops before.
Therefore, everyone unanimously agreed to align themselves with the Hu family and join the government army camp.
Even if it comes at a price, it is only right and proper.
"Alright, then it's settled." Han Yi nodded.
The result was as he expected.
We had briefly discussed this before, and at the time, everyone agreed on this point. Now we're discussing it again, but as usual, we'll go through the process once more.
"Now that this matter is settled, there is a piece of good news worth mentioning." Han Yi smiled and looked at everyone. "My Jingtian Manor's original residence, Huahu Villa, can now be openly and legitimately occupied."
His words immediately caused a stir and uproar among the crowd.
For elders like Grand Secretary Fu, and other senior officials...
Huahu Villa, that is their home, their roots.
They were simply forced to leave their hometown.
Now that I hear there's a chance to go back, I'm naturally extremely excited.
"Please quiet down for a moment." Han Yi coughed lightly. "There's something I'd like to clarify. Even if we return to Flower Lake Villa, I believe we shouldn't abandon Ink Valley. It should continue to serve as a training ground for disciples... What do you all think?"
What he really wanted to discuss was this matter. A cunning rabbit has three burrows.
Moyou Valley is easy to defend and difficult to attack, with excellent concealment and protection, making it a perfect backup plan.
This time, they temporarily joined forces with the Hu family and were placed under the command of the government army.
To put it nicely, they're business partners. To put it bluntly, they're backstabbing collateral.
If one day we really get into trouble, who knows how it will end?
We must leave ourselves a way out to save our lives.
Therefore, he felt it was worthwhile to retain the base in Moyou Valley, even if it came at a considerable cost.
"Hmm... Sect Master's concerns... are a mature approach..." Elder Fu took a puff of his cigarette and smacked his lips. "How about this, my junior brother and I are getting old, and our combat strength has declined significantly. We'll stay here and use it as a large logistics base, and operate accordingly."
"Alright." Han Yi nodded. "In that case, we still need to discuss the fate of the branch and the allocation of personnel between the two sides..."
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Then came another round of detailed discussion.
After the order was given, the large group of people began to work quickly and efficiently to prepare for action.
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The sky was overcast, and heavy rain poured down.
Large raindrops formed a continuous line, densely hitting the water's surface and making a soft, fragmented sound.
"Wow, Brother Fang, come and see, it's so beautiful!"
From the second-floor terrace of the luxury cruise ship, a woman's joyful and excited voice rang out.
A light white mist spread across Flower Lake.
The raindrops rippled and flowed across the lake, spreading outwards in layers from the point of impact until they gradually disappeared, like flowers in full bloom.
Occasionally, a few birdsongs rang out, melodious and gentle, mingling with the sound of rain, creating a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere. A pleasure boat glided slowly across the surface of Flower Lake; the mist grew thicker, and the vast, calm water seemed exceptionally small against its backdrop.
It's like being in a secluded paradise, isolated from the world.
It's like a beautiful scroll painting, slowly unfolding outwards.
"Yilian, take care of yourself, don't catch a cold." A handsome man in a brocade robe came over and gently draped an outer garment over the woman's shoulders.
"This is Huahu Villa, a unique gem in Huayang. Back then, Jingtian Manor, one of the five major powers in Yunzhou, was stationed here. Ordinary people could not see such beautiful scenery."
"Wow, that's amazing!" the woman chuckled, covering her mouth. "Brother Fang, you know so much, you're truly erudite."
She had a pretty face, with red lips and white teeth. Although she couldn't be called a stunning beauty, she had a delicate and charming look and could be considered a pretty girl.
Feeling the adoring gaze from the woman he admired, the man's vanity was satisfied, and he was clearly a little smug. "No matter how powerful Jingtian Manor was, it's all in the past. Now, the one in power in Huayang is a relative of my Fang family, and the Hu family is in charge. No matter how beautiful the scenery of Flower Lake is, outsiders are not allowed to enter. Is it alright if I leave it for you, Yilian, to see?"
"Brother Fang, you're amazing!" The woman looked up at him with admiration.
Like a flower bud about to bloom, it is a feast for the eyes.
A surge of excitement welled up in the man's heart. He slowly leaned closer and pressed his lips to hers.
Just as they were about to kiss.
Bang!
Suddenly, the entire cruise ship shuddered, as if some heavy object had slammed onto the deck.
The two were jolted and nearly fell over.
The ambiguous atmosphere that had been there vanished instantly.
"Who dares to disturb my good time! Do you have a death wish!" The man drew his sword with a whoosh and strode menacingly toward the deck.
As the young master of the Fang family, he had also practiced martial arts for a period of time, and ordinary petty thieves were no match for him.
"Where did this petty thief come from? Do you even know where you are?"
Sure enough, on the deck, a tall man in black stood with his hands behind his back, his back to him.
"Oh? This isn't Flower Lake? What, is this your home?" The man in black asked in a cold, deep voice.
"Damn it! You dare steal from me? Die!" Upon hearing this, Young Master Fang flew into a rage.
Clang!
The sword light flashed.
He channeled his strength and unleashed a powerful sword strike.
Before the sword's edge even arrived, raindrops had already formed a fan, splashing out from the tip like flying steel balls.
The man in black remained motionless, his back still turned, seemingly not having reacted at all.
Snapped.
Just as the sword tip was about to pierce through his flesh, Fang Gongzi's body suddenly froze in mid-air, unable to move an inch.
It was such a small distance, yet it felt like an insurmountable chasm.
"You mean..." Han Yi slowly turned around, a half-smile on his face, "In your own home, two uninvited guests have appeared... and the owner is mistaken for a thief?"
"You...who are you?!"
Young Master Fang felt a chill rush straight to the top of his head.
This face…
This face…
"Beast..." he blurted out instinctively, then quickly corrected himself, "Sect Master Han of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect?"
"Huh? You know me?" Han Yi was somewhat surprised.
"I...I was blind to your greatness...I beg the sect master to spare my life...spare my life!" Young Master Fang forced out a smile that was more like a grimace as he pleaded.
The Fang family and the Hu family were close and had a relatively close relationship. They knew a great deal about the leaders of important forces both inside and outside the city.
Han Yi was one of the people who was warned the most and should not be provoked.
The government army, the Three Mountains Sect, the Myriad Flowers Palace...
Hundreds and thousands of heads rolled to the ground...
These events happened right here, and were witnessed by countless people.
Han Yi's reputation was thus established.
After all, the fact that he could kill so many people at once and still be alive proves everything. "Spare you?" Han Yi chuckled. "Then where does that leave my pride?"
"Hu Youyou, the second young lady of the Hu family, is my cousin," Young Master Fang pleaded. "For her sake, please spare my life, sir."
"Hu Youyou?" Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.
He naturally knew Hu Youyou; they had met once before.
This woman is **’s half-sister. She has a fiery personality and acts arrogantly because of her status. She is somewhat clever, but not very useful.
As for the rest, I don't know much.