Sheng Lianhua’s vision went black, and she collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Zhao Ya’s smile remained unchanged, "It seems Sea Lord Sheng is unwilling to speak. But it’s all right, there are still a few brothels left unchecked. I’ll take you to confront them one by one, how about that?"
Although it sounded like Zhao Ya was seeking Sheng Lianhua’s opinion, in reality, he waved his hand lightly, and immediately a government official stepped forward to tie up Sheng Lianhua.
Sheng Lianhua, who was usually so arrogant, was now trembling under the hands of an ordinary government official, not even daring to resist.
Once she was tied up, someone escorted her, following Zhao Ya, to continue the thorough investigation of Changping Square.
In the distance.
The backing forces of various brothels that had rushed over upon hearing the news were all pale-faced at this moment.
"The... Four Seas Gang is finished just like that?" Someone said in disbelief.
"Yes, it’s over. From now on, it’s the world of the Capital Prefecture!" Someone sighed.
Some didn’t hesitate, turned around and left, ready to prepare a generous gift and offer it to the Capital Prefecture at the first opportunity.
That night, Zhao Ya led forty-three government officials and constables from the Capital Prefecture to thoroughly investigate seventy-one brothels in Changping Square, killing thirty-two brothel keepers and madams, and one hundred and fifty-four bodyguards and escorts.
Wu Dalun, the Third Elder of the Profound Sun Sect, was defeated in two moves. The Big Master of the Four Seas Gang, Huangfu Zhen, was killed with a single punch. The Sea Lord of the Rouge Sea in Changping Square, Sheng Lianhua, who had been guarding it for eight years, was executed on the street after her crimes were clarified.
The news spread, shocking the entire city!!
Golden Saber Institute.
When Yu Dao and Yan Ruize heard the news, they exchanged a glance, and then both displayed a bitter smile on their faces.
"Although Wu Laosan couldn’t open his meridians, decades of honing have made his strength far exceed that of an ordinary Fifth Realm. Yet he couldn’t even withstand two punches from Zhao Ya. It seems that what Tiancheng said was not exaggerated, that the meridian-opening master from Beyond the World was indeed driven away by him," Yu Dao sighed.
"Talents emerge in every generation. Zhao Ya is only in the Fifth Realm, yet he possesses such formidable strength. If he succeeds in opening his meridians, wouldn’t he be even more extraordinary?" Yan Ruize also sighed.
"It seems that our previous decision was correct. The goodwill we built early on is very beneficial to our Golden Saber Institute," Yu Dao said.
"This is thanks to Tiancheng’s foresight. If it weren’t for his insistence, who could have thought that this young man from a remote area would have such great talent and potential?" Yan Ruize said.
"Let’s go, this is a matter of great importance and needs to be reported to the dean and our fellow brothers, especially the contribution of Tiancheng, which we need to make clear."
"Okay!"
Meanwhile, at Wunian Academy, Xu Niannian and Wang Tiancheng were having tea, and next to them sat a person, it was Gu Chaoyue from the Mirror Moon Sect.
At this moment, the three were all silent.
It wasn’t until a long time had passed that Xu Niannian suddenly sighed.
"What a pity, such a spectacular event, and I missed it. Just thinking about it makes me feel heartbroken."
"Hey, why didn’t Junior Brother Zhao call the two of us before he did it? A thorough investigation of Changping Square... just hearing the name sounds so impressive."
Wang Tiancheng laughed, "Maybe he thought it wasn’t necessary."
"After all, with our strength, we couldn’t have been much help even if we went."
Xu Niannian was embarrassingly silent, unable to argue.
Because what Wang Tiancheng said was indeed the truth.
Neither Wu Dalun nor Huangfu Zhen could be easily dealt with by them.
Going there would have been for nothing.
Gu Chaoyue listened quietly on the side, her fingers holding the teacup slightly white at the knuckles, her flickering eyes revealing her inner unrest.
So many shocking things had happened recently that it made Gu Chaoyue feel as if she were in a dream.
Once upon a time, this Zhao Ya was just an ordinary martial artist struggling to survive in a beast tide in a remote small county.
She used to look down on him, thinking there was a certain indescribable arrogance about him that made her dissatisfied, thinking he could never go far.
But in seemingly the blink of an eye, he had grown to become someone she could only look up to.
Whether it was defeating a Meridian Opening master or injuring Wu Dalun,
these were things she didn’t even dare to think about, yet Zhao Ya achieved them easily.
At this point, Gu Chaoyue finally understood why Wang Tiancheng had valued Zhao Ya so much before.
In terms of insight alone, she couldn’t even compare to Xu Niannian, let alone Wang Tiancheng.
Gu Chaoyue lamented in her heart.
At the same time, there was another person who shared similar feelings.
Washing Sword Manor.
Yan Xizhao was wiping her sword, Unstained.
After Yan Peng respectfully recounted everything that had happened outside,
Yan Xizhao’s hands didn’t stop until she finished wiping her sword and returned it to its scabbard, then she lifted her head and softly said,
"This is not surprising, because after he ascended to the Fifth Realm, his strength far surpassed mine."
Yan Peng felt a bit uncomfortable hearing this.
Because in his heart, Senior Sister Yan Xizhao was the most talented genius in the entire Yan Capital City, a standout among the younger generation.
But when he thought of Zhao Ya’s glorious achievements, he couldn’t refute it even if he didn’t want to believe it.
"Actually, this is also a good thing, after all, in recent years, the Four Seas Gang has acted increasingly arrogantly, and Changping Square has become a den of corruption. His actions provided some fear to those scoundrels," Yan Xizhao said with great appreciation.
Despite being a noble of high birth and a favored daughter of Washing Sword Manor, she was keenly aware of the situation outside over the past few years.
She knew that the collapse of Great Yan was irreversible, something not changeable by her ascension to the Fifth Realm.
Unless the noble class of Great Yan could have the courage to make sacrifices and share benefits with the people, there would be a ray of hope.
But Yan Xizhao also knew that was absolutely impossible.
So upon hearing of Zhao Ya’s deeds, she wasn’t angry; instead, she applauded.
The three sects, two institutes, and one manor were all shaken by this event.
The major noble families didn’t even need to be mentioned.
Many people who had businesses in Changping Square or were related to its interests felt intense pain.
But they didn’t dare to say anything.
Because Zhao Ya’s decisive and ruthless actions during this process greatly intimidated these people.
They were also afraid that Zhao Ya would come for them next, lopping off their heads directly.
At most, they could only mutter complaints in private, curse Zhao Ya in secret, but publicly, they dared not show any discontent. Instead, they racked their brains to figure out how to get closer to the Capital Prefecture.
All of a sudden, this once Qingshui Government Office turned into the hottest place in Yan Capital City,
The line of carriages offering gifts stretched an entire street.
And those classmates who had previously treated Shang Jingchuan with indifference now flocked eagerly, all waiting in front of the door, hoping to see Shang Jingchuan.
To this, Shang Jingchuan only had one response.
Which was to shut the door and not meet anyone.
No matter who you were, or how good a relationship you had with him before, now he wouldn’t even see you, let alone accept gifts.
This scene was also noticed by the people of Yan Capital City.
At first, they could hardly believe it.
After all, the Four Seas Gang had been around for so many years, and no one could deal with them. How could they be so easily destroyed?
Not until the former Sea Lord of Celestial Cyan Sea, Xiong Kun, voluntarily handed over all his wealth to the Capital Prefecture, then retired home in panic, leaving Yan Capital City in a hurry, did they truly believe it was all real.
The Four Seas Gang had truly fallen.
Yet they still didn’t dare celebrate, because no one knew the intentions of this newly appointed Capital Prefect.
What if he just wanted to overthrow the Four Seas Gang and replace them himself?
Now that Shang Jingchuan had refused all visitors and stayed shut indoors, it finally gave the people some hope.
Could it be that the world really has a chance to be better?
But just at that moment, an invitation made Shang Jingchuan, who had been staying behind closed doors, have to go out.
Prince Qi’s Mansion.
Seeing Shang Jingchuan, Prince Qi, Yan Sifu greeted him with great enthusiasm.
"Jingchuan, you’re here! Come, come, sit down!"