allonlinenovel Chapter 1758 Killed a rat, that felt good!
Chapter 1758 Killed a rat, that felt good!
Ah Xiong walked to Lin Yi's side, gently nudged Lin Yi, who was slumped like a dead dog, with his toe to confirm that he had indeed lost all ability to resist, before loudly addressing the disciples who had gathered around:
"Everyone! See this clearly! This is the consequence of betraying the sect and engaging in sabotage! The sect leader is risking his life on the front lines for the Spirit Realm, and we, on the rear, must guard our home and root out all the traitors!"
"It was satisfying to kill this rat today! But everyone, stay alert! The sect leader will only feel at ease when he wakes up and sees that we've protected the home well!"
Ah Xiong's words were simple and direct, yet full of power, instantly raising the cheers of the disciples to a new level and boosting their cohesion to an unprecedented level.
"Guard the gates! Wait for the sect leader to wake up!"
"Elder Xiong is right!"
Ah Xiong nodded in satisfaction, bent down and lifted the barely breathing Lin Yi like a chick, then said to Zhao Hu and several disciples who had rushed over upon hearing the news:
"Tiger, you guys give him a hand and take this guy to the dungeon in the punishment hall. Lock him up with the strongest restraints! Once he catches his breath, I'll interrogate him myself! I want to see how many tricks this remnant of the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect still has up his sleeve!"
"Yes, Elder Xiong!" The crowd responded in unison, their gazes toward Ah Xiong filled with awe.
Zhao Hu straightened his back, as if his injuries had mostly healed, and felt proud of himself.
Ah Xiong nodded in satisfaction, just as he was about to personally escort Lin Yi to the dungeon, when two rapid whooshing sounds came from afar.
"Ah Xiong!"
"what happened?"
The visitors were none other than Jizhou and Jinman, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.
Ji Zhou's face remained cold and hard, but his brows were furrowed. His gaze swept over the messy scene, the wound on Ah Xiong's shoulder, and the bloodstains on Zhao Hu's body. Finally, it landed on Lin Yi, who was being carried by Ah Xiong and was barely breathing. A hint of understanding flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by disapproval.
Jin Man, dressed in a purple dress, had a solemn expression. She quickly confirmed that Ah Xiong and Zhao Hu's injuries were not life-threatening, and then looked at Lin Yi with sharp, piercing eyes.
Ji Zhou took a few steps forward, lowered his voice, but it carried a clear accusation: "A Xiong, didn't we agree before that we wouldn't touch Lin Yi for the time being?"
Ah Xiong threw Lin Yi to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. He stretched his still throbbing shoulder and said nonchalantly, "Plans can't keep up with changes! You didn't see how arrogant this bastard was just now! Sneaking around causing trouble, spreading rumors, and even trying to cripple Hu Zi! If I keep putting up with this, will he still be able to shit and piss on our heads?"
He pointed to Lin Yi, who was barely breathing, on the ground, then to the wound on his shoulder and Zhao Hu, who was being supported by his disciples:
"Besides, that old dog Su Hongzhen is already dead, and the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect is in ruins. This grandson, a shadow guard without any roots, still dares to jump around so happily on our Wanchuan Sect's territory? I can't stand it! If we wait any longer, he'll really destroy the foundation of our sect. When Ming-ge wakes up, how will we face him?"
Ah Xiong's words were rough, but his frustration and anger were genuine.
Zhao Hu, his eyes reddening, chimed in, "Brother Jizhou, Brother Xiong is right! Lin Yi is too vicious. If Brother Xiong hadn't arrived in time, I...I'm afraid I would have..."
Jin Man raised her hand, stopping Zhao Hu from speaking.
She walked to Lin Yi's side, squatted down, put two fingers on his neck to check his pulse, and then carefully examined his extremely bad condition with her divine sense. Her brows furrowed slightly.
"The backlash from the Soul-Burning Disintegration Secret Technique, plus Ah Xiong's punch... dantian shattered, meridians destroyed, soul on the verge of collapse, basically crippled, it's lucky that he's still alive."
Jin Man stood up, dusted off non-existent dust from her hands, and said in a calm but cold tone, "Although Ah Xiong is impulsive, this time, I agree with his actions."
She turned to Jizhou, her gaze steady: "We have already confirmed Lin Yi's identity. He is Su Hongzhen's direct shadow guard, not an ordinary spy. Su Hongzhen is dead, and the Qingcheng Yufa Sect has fallen apart. The only value of Lin Yi is to extract all the memories in his mind about the secrets of the Qingcheng Yufa Sect, especially Su Hongzhen's last plan and possible backup plans."
“Keeping him alive is far more risky than beneficial,” Jin Man said firmly. “First, if he dared to kill Zhao Hu today, he could target even more crucial disciples or vital sect facilities tomorrow, making it impossible to defend against. Second, delay could lead to unforeseen consequences. Su Hongzhen is cunning and treacherous; there’s no guarantee he hasn’t left these shadow guards with some kind of timed trigger or self-destruction or final message transmission restriction in case of unforeseen circumstances.”
She glanced at Lin Yi, who lay unconscious on the ground: "His current state presents a perfect opportunity for interrogation. His physical body is on the verge of death, his soul is fragile, and his will to resist is at its lowest. Combined with the secret techniques and elixirs of the Punishment Hall, there's a great chance we can extract what we want before his soul completely dissipates."
After listening to Jin Man's clear and logical analysis, Ji Zhou's furrowed brows relaxed slightly.
Ji Zhou frankly admitted, "Alright, what Vice Sect Master Jin said makes sense. With Su Hongzhen executed, the Qingcheng Imperial Law Sect exists in name only, and the value of core shadow guards like Lin Yi has indeed changed. Hesitation will only lead to more trouble."
He looked at Ah Xiong, his gaze less accusatory and more approving: "Ah Xiong, you've inadvertently done a great job this time. But next time, it's best to give us a heads-up beforehand."
Seeing that Jizhou had been persuaded and Jinman also supported him, Ah Xiong beamed with joy. The slight displeasure he had felt from being told he was impulsive vanished, and he patted his chest with a hearty laugh.
"Hehe, I know, I know! I'll definitely do it next time! It's just that this bastard is too infuriating, I couldn't hold back! Jizhou, don't always have that long face, like an ice block, learn from your brother, strike when you need to!"
Jin Man shook her head helplessly, at a loss for what to do with Ah Xiong's temperament. She turned to the disciples who had not yet dispersed and said loudly:
"The spy Lin Yi has been captured. Elder A Xiong made a breakthrough in the critical moment and has rendered meritorious service in protecting the sect! This matter ends here. Everyone should perform their duties, strengthen patrols and vigilance, and refrain from further discussion or noise!"
"Yes, Vice Sect Master Jin!" the disciples responded in unison, their gazes toward Ah Xiong, Jin Man, and Ji Zhou filled with awe and trust.
The fact that the sect had such a strong and decisive leader greatly eased their unease.
Jinman then said to Ah Xiong and Jizhou, "There's no time to lose, let's interrogate them tonight!"
A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
Although Su Hongzhen is dead, the mess he left behind and the potential hidden threats must be cleaned up as soon as possible. Otherwise, if he were to secretly release some kind of poison or plague among the people elsewhere, just like before...
That would be another disaster, and would waste all the efforts of the other four major sects these past few days!
Lin Yi is the key to unlocking all of this!