Chapter 716

Chapter 716: Striking

Year 6206 in the Xia Calendar

Three months after the release of the Human Race Development White Paper, Huaxia Official suddenly announced ten cases of cultivator crimes and declared that they would be publicly executed.

These cases are solid cases with strong evidence. They are being made public because the cultivators involved are not ordinary – they all have powerful backgrounds and are part of the awakened cultivators.

"Do you dare to ask for mercy? Do you think just because the Zhonghang Sect is gone, I can’t punish you according to the rules? If you make me angry, believe me, I will strike you with my sword…"

"What’s so special about being a Void Achieving? Do we really lack Void Achieving now? Do you think the battlefield will collapse without you, just because of a few nuclear incidents…"

"Get out of here. Within three days, I want to see you and your people at the front line of Tianya Mountain Base. Serve there for five years, and if you die, so be it. If you survive, we’ll talk later."

"If you’re not satisfied, you can try to challenge me. Beat me, and all of Huaxia will be yours. Come on, give it a try…"

"Or maybe you can be a bit more ambitious, go out and conquer some territory, become your own emperor…"

In the villa estate in Haigang City, Cao Ying scolded a disciple of the Zhonghang Sect fiercely, causing the person to lower their head and leave without saying a word, looking very embarrassed.

"It’s your turn now. Still want to beg for mercy? My stance is the same as Cao Ying’s. If you think you’ve grown wings, you can try to challenge me. Don’t worry, I won’t let Cao Ying intervene."

Lin Jiang looked at the people before him – ten cases, over twenty criminals, and more than a dozen awakened cultivators backing them up.

"Ancestor Lin, we know we were wrong, please forgive us."

Finally, someone mustered up the courage to plead for mercy. They didn’t dare challenge Lin Jiang’s authority, nor could they establish their own faction. Now the territory of the human race is clearly divided. If they were to set up their own faction, they would only meet a tragic end.

"Then let’s go, as Cao Ying suggested, to Tianya Mountain to make amends for our mistakes."

"Yes, Ancestor Lin."

"Lin family members, although the sect is gone, the family remains. The rules of the sect are gone, but the family rules still apply. Follow me."

Just then, Lin Ying suddenly frowned and said, having seen those public cases, she was furious at the crimes committed by those people. All the worst crimes in the world were in there, and she couldn’t bear to watch anymore.

The two Lin family cultivators immediately changed their expressions, but dared not run away. They could only reluctantly follow Lin Ying.

After a while, Lin Ying came over and said, "Brother, I have been lax in disciplining the Lin family in recent years, which has tarnished our family’s reputation. I will go to Tianya Mountain to make amends."

"It’s not your fault. I am also an ancestor of the Lin family. Should I also punish myself?"

"It’s different, but let me go. I haven’t been out of Cloud Mountain for decades, and I need to move around a bit."

"Tianya Mountain is very dangerous, no need for you to go."

"I haven’t contributed in the previous battles. As the ancestor of the Lin family, I need to make a gesture. Brother, I have made up my mind."

"Okay, you can go to Tianya Mountain, but you must follow orders and commands."

"Of course."

"I will arrange it. Three days later, you take them with you. You will lead the way. Those scoundrels are out of control, you must discipline them well."

Lin Jiang said. Since Lin Ying has made up her mind, let’s go. I won’t let her go alone. I will find a way to protect her.

"It’s clear they are very unhappy."

After Cao Ying and the others left, Lin Jiang suggested punishing those people. Unexpectedly, Lin Jiang took harsh measures. He not only killed their relatives and friends, but also punished them.

"Am I afraid they won’t accept it?"

Lin Jiang’s face turned cold. In terms of justice, those criminals deserved their punishment. Each one of them caused public anger, like the case of illegal racing where a group of cultivator descendants modified their flying vehicles privately, causing a fatal accident by losing control and crashing into a residential building of more than ten stories, resulting in over a hundred deaths. After the incident, their bodyguards even violently arrested and killed a police officer who tried to capture them, injuring dozens of people. The situation caused a great uproar. The initial sentence was just ten years in prison.

In terms of interests, Lin Jiang was not afraid of these people having rebellious thoughts. The foundation of the new generation of cultivators had already been stabilized. The number of golden core cultivators was not just over a thousand as publicly announced, but close to three thousand. There were also seven or eight Nascent Soul cultivators. Technological weapons were also advancing rapidly. Even if they really wanted to challenge the established order, Lin Jiang was not afraid.

"In the end, it’s a grudge settled, in the future…"

"There is no future, as long as I am here to keep them in check for life."

Lin Jiang said coldly, while others may lack vitality and decline in strength, Lin Jiang didn’t face such a situation. With hundreds of thousands of years of lifespan, not to mention keeping them in check for life, their descendants would be kept in check as well.

"Indeed, they won’t outlast you. Besides, with me here, what storm can they stir up?"

Cao Ying nodded her head. Even if they had currently reached the Tao Achieving realm, Cao Ying was not afraid. There are still differences in strength within the Tao Achieving realm.

"Forget about them. Talking about it only brings annoyance."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, feeling annoyed at those people who had forgotten their original intentions for their own gain. He didn’t want to talk about them anymore.

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"Boss, there’s news from Chen Jinfa. He said he got hold of some magical medicine."

A trusted aide walked in and said to Muse, who suddenly felt revitalized.

"Chen Jinfa is really talented. Within just a few months, he managed to get his hands on it?"

"In Huaxia, there are many large and small clans. Last month, Huaxia unveiled ten cases of cultivators, causing a huge impact with many other forces implicated."

"I’ve been following this matter. It’s been quite lively online, saying it’s a reshuffle within Huaxia. Unfortunately, I don’t have insider information, or I could have enjoyed watching the show."

Muse explained that last month the announcement of the ten cases in Huaxia caused quite a stir. On the surface, it seemed like a celebration for everyone, upholding Huaxia’s legal dignity. However, those in the know suggested it was an internal power struggle within Huaxia.

Muse didn’t really understand the specifics since he lacked insider information. As for the things said online, he just took them with a grain of salt as they might not be entirely true.

After that case, there were investigations on old cases all over Huaxia, which led to solving many long-pending cases. Some powerful families were exposed, resulting in bankruptcies and giving Chen Jinfa an opportunity.

"Boss, will Chen Jinfa really give us the medicine?"

"No, this deal is dangerous. Chen Jinfa is a ruthless person who climbed up from the bottom and faced many hardships. His strong pride wouldn’t allow him to be controlled by others."

"Should we still go?"

"Yes, we only have this path now, no turning back. Let’s call some people, or I’m afraid we won’t be able to handle Chen Jinfa."

Muse thought, both being sly like old foxes. Chen Jinfa would surely try to take advantage, and Muse wanted to keep control over him. With Chen Jinfa as a connection, everything would be much easier for him.

Two days later, Muse received an official notice from Chen Jinfa. They agreed on a meeting point for the trade and both made their preparations before heading there.

Chen Jinfa and Muse arrived one after the other, without bringing more people. Of course, they both knew that their followers were hidden in the shadows.

"This is the medicine you wanted, three plants in total."

Chen Jinfa took out three beautiful boxes from a storage bag and placed them in front of Muse. Even though the boxes were sealed, Muse could feel the powerful energy inside, which made him very excited. If he completed the task, he could avoid death.

Muse reached for the boxes, but Chen Jinfa stopped him, saying, "My things are not easy to take. These three spiritual medicines almost depleted my savings from decades. I am almost broke."

"What does Chen mean by that?"

"Follow-up techniques, and the Heart Demon Oath."

Chen Jinfa explained that the martial arts techniques Muse’s subordinates gave him before only reached the Golden Core Period, and he needed advanced techniques. He also needed Muse to swear the Heart Demon Oath. This was the final transaction, he couldn’t keep extorting him endlessly.

"Okay, no problem at all."

Muse immediately agreed. Keeping dark techniques was useless, giving them away was fine. He also agreed to swear the Heart Demon Oath, and if needed, he could threaten Chen Jinfa with it later. Since Chen Jinfa wouldn’t show up, it wouldn’t bind him.

After completing these two tasks, Muse received the boxes and slowly left as Chen Jinfa watched.

"Wait, is this the end?"

Muse noticed something was wrong. He had thought of many possibilities, but never imagined that Chen Jinfa would willingly hand over the elixirs, the value of which he knew very well.

"Oh no."

Suddenly, Muse realized something and muttered "oh no" under his breath. Looking at the jeweled box in his hand, he hesitated whether to throw it away or not.