Translator: CinderTL
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Li Chunjun broke through the encirclement formed by over thirty people, holding his sword in one hand.
"Why did you fight back? No matter the situation, violence is never the answer. Even if I were truly going to kill you, you shouldn't have resisted, right? Otherwise, how are you any different from a violent perpetrator like me?"
He spoke indifferently to Cui Yuan.
With that, he strode away.
"No!"
Behind him, the others, now awakened, couldn't help but let out cries of grief.
"Cousin!"
"Xiao Lin! Don't scare me like this, how am I supposed to explain this to your wife!"
"Brother! You killed my brother, I'll fight you to the death..."
"Swish!"
Sensing the commotion behind him, Li Chunjun turned and struck with his sword.
The sword tip didn't tremble or hesitate.
Blood sprayed.
This "brother," who wanted to avenge his sibling, was instantly pierced through the skull!
He died without pain.
Stab, withdraw.
Li Chunjun sheathed his sword, turned, and left.
This time...
No one lost control of their emotions and rushed at him, determined to fight to the death.
Everyone, no matter how grief-stricken, maintained their basic rationality.
The corpse of the "brother" who had been pierced through the skull was the best wake-up call.
Almost less than three minutes after Li Chunjun left, the first police vehicle arrived.
A few minutes later, more police cars and ambulances poured into Hengguang Garden.
The efficiency of the Great Shang's police force wasn't usually this fast.
Getting there within half an hour after a report was considered highly efficient.
But since the call came from Hengguang Garden and involved a prominent figure like the Jin family, the police arrived extremely quickly.
As one heavyweight after another arrived, a cordon was set up.
Cui Yuan, the security captain...
Also entered the Jin family's living room.
But upon seeing the dozen or so corpses lying haphazardly in the living room, he felt a chill in his heart.
It's over!
At this moment, he realized that it was completely over.
His tenure as security captain had come to an end.
But considering the ferocity of the perpetrator, Li Chunjun...
And the seven security staff who had just died, losing his position as security captain might not be entirely a bad thing.
At least he could extricate himself from this incident and no longer have to face that monstrous killer.
Soon, a car arrived at the scene under escort.
The door remained closed.
It wasn't until a small convoy of three cars followed that the person inside finally stepped out.
This person...
Cui Yuan recognized him at a glance.
Mo Lei.
The chief of the police department.
A prominent figure in the local government of Guangzhou City.
The city's law enforcement agencies were divided into the Public Security Bureau, the Police Department, and the City Defense Force.
Among them, the City Defense Force was under the jurisdiction of the military, the strongest, and equipped with firearms.
But the military was essentially controlled by the Chiyang Sword Sect, and unless a major incident occurred, even the local council had no authority to mobilize them.
As for the Public Security Bureau, despite its name, its main function was to collect various taxes and mediate minor issues reported by the public.
It was highly intimidating to ordinary people, but to martial artists and criminals, it was insignificant.
In contrast, the Police Department was staffed with well-known martial artists from the city, with over a hundred external martial artists and more internal martial artists than one could count on both hands. Their combat strength was formidable.
This Mo Lei, the police chief, not only held significant power but was also a Integration Realm martial artist.
In a world where most Integration Realm martial artists aspired to bridge the gap between heaven and earth, reach the innate level, and become cultivators, figures like him were essentially the strongest martial artists active in the outside world.
Even if modern weapons like firearms were still in circulation, which they mostly weren't, the sheer power of an Integration Realm martial artist meant that unless they were cornered in an alley by multiple gunmen, even ten or eight shooters in a complex environment like a mall wouldn't be enough to take down a single Integration Realm martial artist.
"Even this big shot has been alerted."
Cui Yuan was startled.
It seemed the rumor circulating a few months ago was true.
Jin Zhiya had indeed become a disciple of the Chiyang Sword Sect.
Otherwise, someone of Police Chief Mo Lei's status wouldn't have waited outside for Jin Guangming, the true head of the Jin family.
Seeing Mo Lei step out of his car, the small convoy of three vehicles also came to a halt.
Soon, one prominent figure after another emerged.
Jin Guangming, the head of the Jin family.
Han Feng, the director of the Pinjian Martial Hall and a towering figure in the martial arts world.
Liu Yacun, the chief prosecutor.
Each of these individuals could shake their respective domains with a single stomp in Guangzhou City.
After gathering, they quickly made their way to the main hall of the Jin family's estate.
When they saw the bodies that had been somewhat cleared from the main hall...
Jin Guangming's expression turned extremely grim.
His wife was dead!
His son was also dead!
Ever since the incident at Sanxing Property, when Shen Zhengxian personally stepped in to handle the issue, he had someone keep an eye on Shen Zhengxian's movements.
Soon after, news came that Shen Zhengxian had gone missing.
With one mishap after another, he immediately realized something was wrong.
Being cautious by nature, he went straight to the Pinjian Martial Hall.
As the top martial arts force in Guangzhou City, the Pinjian Martial Hall was home to numerous experts.
Not only did it have no fewer than a handful of internal martial artists, but its director, Han Shan, was also a rare Integration Realm martial artist, renowned in his youth.
Even now, though older, his accumulated prestige gave him undeniable influence in Guangzhou's martial arts circles.
It was said that he was even a guest of honor for a certain member of the National Assembly.
The Pinjian Martial Hall he founded was considered one of the few safest places in Guangzhou City, second only to the City Defense Force's headquarters.
The facts proved that his foresight was correct, as he had avoided this disaster.
But his wife and son had both fallen victim to that murderer's sword!
"Chief Mo!"
Jin Guangming's eyes burned with suppressed rage.
Although his son was a disappointment, he was still his only child.
Now...
Not only was he dead, but his wife, who had been his benefactor, was also dead in their home. Such a tragedy would make it impossible for anyone to remain calm.
"My Jin family has always abided by the law and kept to ourselves, yet we've suddenly suffered such a calamity, with the old burying the young..."
"Chairman Jin, rest assured, the police department will absolutely bring him to justice and sentence him to death!"
Mo Lei immediately made the promise.
"Death!? That's too lenient! I want him skinned alive!"
Jin Guangming gritted his teeth.
"That can be arranged."
Mo Lei nodded. "Once he's captured, I'll hand him over to you for disposal."
"To be able to kill Sun Yongxing, this Li Chunjun is no weakling. Since when did such a figure emerge in Guangzhou's martial arts circles?"
Han Shan's eyes carried a trace of doubt.
However, when Jin Guangming's bloodshot eyes turned to him, he also gave his assurance: "No matter the reason, bullying the weak and acting recklessly is wrong! The martial arts world cannot tolerate scum who rely on their strength to commit crimes and flout the law! As the top force in Guangzhou City, the Pinjian Martial Hall will take full responsibility for apprehending this criminal and upholding the integrity of our martial arts community!"
He glanced at a burly man behind him: "A Li, pick a few skilled men to assist Chairman Jin and Chief Mo in bringing this murderer to justice as soon as possible! Additionally, in the name of the Pinjian Martial Hall, issue a martial arts bounty! Any martial artist who can provide information on this criminal will be allowed to select a martial art from our hall. If anyone can kill this murderer, they will be granted access to our hall's 'Phoenix Proud Sword Diagram'!"
Jin Guangming, hearing that Han Shan was willing to go to such lengths, gave a slight bow: "Thank you, Director Han, for upholding justice for my Jin family."
"The Pinjian Martial Hall's establishment was greatly aided by Chairman Jin's support. I am merely repaying the favor! Moreover, such a lawless individual tarnishes the reputation of Guangzhou's martial arts community. Whether for public or private reasons, I cannot stand idly by."
Han Shan spoke with righteous conviction.
Seeing that both Chief Mo and Director Han had made their positions clear, Chief Prosecutor Liu Yacun couldn't remain silent.
He also spoke up: "This criminal has committed murder, and the evidence is irrefutable. Currently, he is at large, and his whereabouts are unknown, posing a great danger to society. Given the urgency, we need not wait for the usual procedures from the prosecutor's office... I will immediately report to the higher prosecutor's office to issue a nationwide arrest warrant, ensuring he has no place to hide in the city, or even the entire country!"
"Thank you, Chief Prosecutor Liu."
Jin Guangming bowed again.
Then, utterly exhausted, he turned to Han Shan and Mo Lei: "Everything will depend on your efforts."
...
Cui Yuan, watching this scene from a distance, couldn't help but shiver in fear.
This...
Is there any way out!?
No matter how skilled Li Chunjun is, how could he possibly survive when facing a net woven by the combined forces of the business, political, judicial, and martial arts worlds? And with top figures from all four domains personally issuing the hunt?
Terrifying!
Absolutely terrifying!
When a behemoth like the Jin family truly flexes its muscles, showcasing its unparalleled influence in Guangzhou City, who in the city could resist!? Who would dare to resist!?
He's doomed!
Li Chunjun is doomed!
(End of the Chapter)
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