Chapter 303
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Chapter 303: A Chance to Prove Himself
After having Zhang Lin and the 13 other individuals escorted back to prison, Luo Ji handed the list containing the names of accomplices and instigators to Luo Jin.
“Don’t act rashly yet. Investigate the names on this list, and then thoroughly investigate the people around them. We might uncover even more individuals!”
“Understood!”
Luo Jin withdrew.
For the next few days, the entire Myriad Worlds Civilization was destined to be restless.
Following that list, a subsequent investigation indeed revealed a large number of people.
Looking at the list, which had been returned to him with a new batch of names, Luo Ji’s eyes showed clear coldness.
“Go and summon Zhou Yi.”
“Your Majesty, isn’t it inappropriate to entrust this matter to Zhou Yi?”
Luo Jin asked hesitantly.
Zhou Yi’s previous performance had indeed earned their recognition, but with the current situation, Zhou Yi’s identity had undoubtedly become somewhat sensitive.
“This is his chance to prove himself.”
Luo Ji said calmly.
Hearing this, a hint of understanding flashed in Luo Jin’s eyes.
Although Luo Ji had previously ordered that Zhou Yi and the surrendered soldiers should not be treated differently, psychological matters could not be resolved by a single command.
To give a simple example, after training in the barracks, everyone would gather and chat animatedly.
But as soon as Zhou Yi and his men approached, they would instantly fall silent.
Could Luo Ji punish those soldiers for this? Obviously not.
It was no exaggeration to say that if he did, Zhou Yi and his men would have an even harder time.
To break this stalemate, Zhou Yi undoubtedly needed another chance to prove himself.
Not to Luo Ji, who could see loyalty panels and knew at a glance who was loyal and who was a traitor.
Instead, Zhou Yi needed to prove himself to everyone else!
“Your humble general greets Your Majesty!”
Zhou Yi arrived quickly.
The recent events had made life difficult for him and his brothers, but he was undoubtedly a smart man and knew that the more challenging the times, the more one had to endure.
Thus, for the past few days, he and his soldiers had kept a low profile in the barracks, focusing solely on training, eating, and sleeping, completely disregarding other matters.
When Luo Ji summoned him this time, he felt a little uneasy until Luo Ji pushed the list in front of him.
“Make sure this matter is handled beautifully.”
Between intelligent individuals, there was no need for excessive words.
Zhou Yi took the list, looking at the familiar and unfamiliar names on it.
After instantly understanding Luo Ji’s intention, a clear look of emotion appeared in Zhou Yi’s eyes.
He then clasped his hands and bowed.
“Your humble general will not disappoint Your Majesty’s trust!”
Leaving Luo Ji’s office, Zhou Yi first returned to his residence.
After the previous battle, during the post-war commendations, Luo Ji had bestowed upon him a set of bronze armor and promoted him to Centurion, in charge of commanding the surrendered soldiers who had joined him.
This time, Zhou Yi undoubtedly took the task Luo Ji assigned him extremely seriously.
For this, he directly donned the bronze armor, which he cleaned daily but had never worn, then mustered his troops.
Dressed in full military attire, Zhou Yi led his soldiers out with a formidable aura.
Along the way, he undoubtedly attracted many gazes.
Both Luo Ji’s people and the former citizens of Great Zhou looked at him with complex expressions.
If it weren’t for the two Mirror Division members accompanying him, the city guards would probably have been dispatched to deal with such a situation.
Zhou Yi ignored these stares.
Luo Ji’s words to him earlier were his only thought now, to handle this matter beautifully.
Upon reaching Great Zhou City, Zhou Yi immediately targeted the most powerful person among them.
Without any pleasantries, he looked at the grand mansion and waved his hand.
His soldiers immediately surrounded the entire residence, then unceremoniously kicked down the door and stormed in!
This was the residence of a Great Zhou noble.
In his early days, Zhou Dongnan loved bestowing titles because it was the cheapest form of reward.
Granting someone the title of Marquis, for example, didn’t require giving up military power or wealth, yet the common people enjoyed such honors.
Zhou Dongnan probably never imagined that his early actions would lead to the establishment of a terribly rotten noble class in his civilization’s early stages, and corruption began precisely then.
The few house guards in the mansion clearly couldn’t stop Zhou Yi.
In a short while, a portly fat man was dragged out of the mansion by two soldiers.
It went without saying that in an era where many common people were still starving, anyone who dared to be so fat was generally not a good person.
He struggled, letting out a sharp scream.
“What are you doing?! What are you doing?! You commoners, do you know who I am?!”
As a former noble of Great Zhou, this fat man had clearly embezzled a lot.
Although the world had now changed masters, these nobles, relying on the bronze artifacts in their mansions, could sell a batch and still live comfortably without worrying about food and drink.
Originally, if these people had been more honest, Luo Ji would have had no reason to target them.
But now, since they were seeking their own demise, he couldn’t be blamed.
This was a good opportunity to clean out these parasites and confiscate all their assets, which would save him trouble.
After struggling to no avail, the fat man, realizing that his misdeeds had been exposed, surprisingly did not cry and beg for mercy, and he acted rather tough.
Upon seeing Zhou Yi standing outside the mansion, his entire facial expression twisted.
Previously, Zhou Yi was a relatively unknown minor figure in Great Zhou, but after that battle, as a traitor to Great Zhou, Zhou Yi had become famous.
“Zhou Yi! Don’t forget, you’re a person of Great Zhou!”
The commotion here was considerable, attracting many onlookers.
The fat man’s shout was utterly malicious, instantly pushing Zhou Yi back into the spotlight!
Bearing the weight of those gazes, Zhou Yi’s expression remained calm, and his voice was neither servile nor overbearing, full of vigor.
“I, Centurion Zhou Yi, am under His Majesty the Emperor! This man colluded with traitors and has been spreading rumors these past few days, attempting to incite internal strife in our Myriad Worlds Civilization.”
“Today, by order of His Majesty the Emperor, I am sealing this mansion and apprehending the criminals. All unrelated individuals, please retreat quickly to avoid accidental injury!”
