Chapter 103: Chapter Ninety-Nine: Tactics
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Children judge actions based on right and wrong, but in the adult world, benefits and drawbacks are the deciding factors.
Since they chose to accept Lou Hongzhi’s gold and slander the Star Pavilion, it’s only natural they face the repercussions of their failure.
They aren’t children anymore; they should understand this simple truth.
“You’ve claimed that after practicing in my Star Pavilion, you felt drained, and your spiritual power was greatly diminished,” Tang Luo started off, holding his
chest.
“If that’s the case, I’ll grant your wishes and break all your Dantian Spirit
Power.”
The thirteen kneeling warriors, lined up in a row, waited for their judgement. They assumed they were going to die, but were ecstatic to hear that their Dantian was only going to be broken.
“I thank you for sparing my life.”
“I will forever remember your kindness.”
All thirteen people, full of tears, expressed their gratitude and kowtowed.
But take their words with a grain of salt, as no one would cherish someone who harmed them, even if the harm was a punishment.
Is the punishment of breaking one’s cultivation a light one? Not at all. In this continent where everyone can learn martial arts, even an ordinary person would hone a basic technique once they have sufficient resources, reaching the level of the Mortal Realm.
Bodies that have been nurtured by spiritual power become healthier and stronger and can prolong lives. A strong body is crucial in many aspects.
To break their Dantian is to strip them off their cultivation qualifications. They’ll return to being ordinary, weak, and ill people. But clinging onto life is better than losing it, which is why they expressed their gratitude.
After all, many of them are heads of their households with families to support.
Tang Luo turned around, standing before the platform, overlooking the people below, mixed feelings of anger and pity overwhelmed him.
They were men, women, old, and young—a completely innocent yet utterly foolish group.
They didn’t know anything. A few inciting words from others and they were gathered in an instant. Everyone believed they were speaking up for justice, yet they were unclear of the reasons.
Such people, both detestable and pitiful.
“Slap yourselves twice. One for being stupid, and another for your families. Then get lost.” Tang Luo put hands behind his back and coldly uttered.
He wouldn’t bother arguing with them further. It’s not easy to enlighten people. He wasn’t a saint. What could he possibly do when dealing with such naive and ignorant townsfolk? So let it be.
The crisp sound of self-slapping filled the air, along with quiet sobbing. It wasn’t clear if they were doing this for survival or for something else.
The ringleaders have been punished, the people’s resentment has been resolved.
Tang Luo walked over to Du Ziteng, bending down to look at this brave young man. He mocked: “The so-called justice warrior, are you dead yet?”
Du Ziteng, his shoulder shattered, had lost all courage to charge and insult Tang Luo after hearing the warriors recant their testimonies. As a self-proclaimed justice warrior, if he became an accomplice in the crime, he didn’t know how to face it all.
The pain on his body was nothing compared to the remorse he felt inside. Du Ziteng laid on the cold ground, tears streaming down his face, filled with
regret.
“I’m sorry!” Du Ziteng covered his face with his working left hand, and uttered.
Tang Luo still held some fondness for this young man.
Bravery isn’t the absence of fear, but pressing on despite being afraid.
There were Gilded War Chariots and peak-performing guards on the platform, but he couldn’t bear to see his own “cruelty” and struck out in anger. He was prepared to die when he made his move.
Fighting injustice with his own life, holding onto righteousness, and sacrificing himself for the greater good.
Among the thousands under the Star Pavilion, many were more powerful than him, but only he dared to step forward.
Despite his actions may seem foolish, they don’t evoke disgust. That’s why
Tang Luo spared his life.
But after apologizing, this justice warrior wasn’t here to beg for mercy.
Du Ziteng, using his left hand, propped his upper body with great difficulty, his eyes red and said, “You might as well kill me; I have no complaints.” The boy’s gaze was firm and stubborn, ready to atone with his life.
Tang Luo was speechless, he taunted, “First I kill you. Then, when your family comes for revenge, I’ll kill them all. How does that sound?”
Young men, after all, are too reckless. They talk of death without hesitation, not understanding the value of their own lives.
The young man, who had just disregarded his own life, suddenly blurted out at Tang Luo’s threat to his family, “1 am the one who is guilty. My family has nothing to do with it. Don’t take your anger out on them!”
You must intend to kill me with your stupidity, then inherit my properties. As Tang Luo look at the obstinate young man, he couldn’t help but feel that his logic was beyond strange.
Disgusted, he took out a white handkerchief from his pocket and threw it on the young man’s face, fearing that he might burst into tears from seeing too much stupidity.
The stubborn young man, now with a handkerchief covering his eyes, tried to pull it off. However, as he moved his left hand, his body lost balance and he fell heavily to the ground again.
Tang Luo could not bear to watch the foolish young man anymore. He turned around, beckoned Hua Ji to his side, and instructed him, “Have this corpse from the Mortal Room taken to the guard office. I want a satisfactory explanation within three days. Also, assign this idiot here to work in the Mortal Room and arrange for someone to repair the platform.
The warrior from Mortal Star must have taken poison as soon as he entered the room, which is why the Star room is still vacant today. Let this champion of justice replace him.
“Certainly, young master, leave it to me,” replied Hua Ji, his eyes ablaze with fanatic reverence, regarding Tang Luo as if he were a god.
Even in a hundred years, he would not forget Tang Luo’s indifferent yet firm figure before the crowd’s wrath, and his imposing aura that shouldered all responsibilities.
Tang Luo nodded in approval, turned around, and walked towards the chariot.
The four-horse golden chariot was parked in the middle of the platform. For him, it meant an easy ride home.
After nodding to the three martial artists at the peak of Mortal Shedding, he climbed aboard and entered the cabin.
“Oh son, you did a wonderful job!”
The moment he stepped in, a fragrant body hugged him tightly.
“I’ve already reached the Mortal Shedding stage, how on earth can’t I avoid this hug,” Tang Luo thought in desperation.
The heroic young man tightly embraced by Xu Shuhui, his hair was tousled into a mess.
As Star Pavilion was endangered, Xu Shuhui lost her bearings, quickly ordered the four Beast Commanders and the chariot to assemble in Tang Mansion, and speed to the Star Pavilion at the fastest speed possible.
Originally expecting to find a chaotic battlefield, she was surprised to see the situation had already been brought under control.
Seeing Tang Luo briskly handling the situation like a commanding general filled her with pride.
Inside the cabin, mother and son shared a sweet moment while outside, three pure-blooded Suanni exhaled fire clouds, lifting the golden chariot into the air. It streaked a long and bright red trail over the dusk cityscape of Xiling, clearly visible to those looking up.
It was only after the crowd had dispersed and the Beast Commanders returned to the mansion that the warriors from the guard office finally arrived at the scene.
-Where are the people? What happened here?” A warrior in silver armor led a squad of warriors clad in black onto the platform. They set up a defensive position and began interrogating Hua Ji.
Such a big reaction, where were you earlier? Hua Ji mocked them in his heart, but still greeted them respectfully.
“Greetings, Chief Lu.”
“Someone has been taking lives and trying to frame the Star Pavilion. My young master wants the West City guard office to thoroughly investigate this matter and give an explanation within three days.
Hua Ji maintained a calm expression, echoing the words as if he were merely a conduit. The message he conveyed, however, was enough to make Lu Liang’s vision blur.
Actually, he had already led his men here earlier, but seeing the swirling crowd, he had been at a loss about how to intervene.
Then he saw Tang Luo swooping down from the Star Pavilion, claiming that this was his territory, and his heart sank.
The background of the Star Pavilion had always been unclear, even its previous owner, the manager of Qingfeng Bank, had been evasive about it.
Although it was suspected to be a family property, no one delved too deep into it. They thought it was a large python, but out sprang a Flood Dragon.
Looking at the dried-up corpse on the ground, Lu Liang felt an immense pressure. If he couldn’t explain things within three days, his position as Chief was likely over..
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