With several chief constables from the provincial capitals pleading for mercy,the constables who committed offenses showed a glimmer of hope in their eyes.
As the saying goes,the law does not hold everyone accountable.These chief constables are now the backbone of Liu Shanmen,and even if Su Xin wants to kill them,he has to give in to the pleas of these chief constables.However,they underestimated Su Xin's determination.This time,Su Xin was determined to use them as an example.Even if Li Huai and Huang Bingcheng came to plead,it would be in vain.
When it comes to managing subordinates,many people like to balance rewards and punishments.However,Su Xin is quite the opposite.He prefers to first reward the other party,let them taste the sweetness,and then wake them up with a slap,telling them that if they want to continue enjoying the rewards,they must follow his rules.Otherwise,the next time,it won't be just a slap.
For these constables and chief constables,whether it's the treatment Su Xin provided after they joined Liu Shanmen or the rewards they received for annihilating the Xunfeng Sword Sect,they are very satisfied.However,after this satisfaction,Su Xin is about to set some rules for them.
"If you eat mine,take mine,of course,you also have to listen to us.Otherwise,why would I keep you?"
Su Xin coldly looked at the chief constables who spoke up and said,"Are they your subordinates now?Are you standing up for them?It seems that you are nostalgic for the days when you were the leaders of the mountains.That's good;I can fulfill your wish.Take off this uniform,and I'll let them go with you to open a mountain stronghold.How about that?With good brothers and a good leader like you,you can definitely make a name for yourselves in Jiangnan Dao.Shall I fulfill your wish now?"
Su Xin's words made the chief constables who spoke up regretful.They quickly shook their heads and said,"Forgive us,sir!We didn't mean that!"
Su Xin looked at them coldly,"Didn't mean that?Then what did you mean just now?Next time,be careful about what you say.Figure out your identity before speaking.I give each of you a chance,and the second time won't be so simple."
The chief constables nodded repeatedly and quickly stepped back.
"Take action,"Su Xin said indifferently.
Liu Hao waved his hand,and twenty-three constables under his command stepped forward,wielding large circular knives.With one stroke,the offending constables didn't even have time to scream before their bodies were separated.
These executing constables were also former bandits.With many bandits joining Liu Shanmen,Liu Hao wisely assigned bandits to perform executions,avoiding any suspicion among constables who were also former bandits.If the condemned constable was from a bandit background and the executioner was from Liu Shanmen,it would undoubtedly create a division within Jiangnan Dao's Liu Shanmen,which would be detrimental to their integration.
In an instant,more than twenty heads rolled to the ground,sending a chill through the hearts of the onlooking constables.Losing lives for a mere cultivation resource was truly not worth it.
After the chicken-killing demonstration,Su Xin ordered the cleanup of the martial arts arena,and the bodies were taken away for burial.However,at this moment,three thunderous voices suddenly echoed.
"Jiuxuan Sword Sect's Sun Qian!
Luoyu Mountain Villa's Ji Wukong!
Quzhou's Yang Wusuan!
Seeking an audience with the Chief Constable of Jiangnan Dao!"
These three voices were each louder than the previous one,and when the last sentence was uttered,it was like thunder piercing the ears.The faces of the people present changed instantly,and some constables at the acquired stage couldn't bear the volume,clutching their ears and howling in pain.
Su Xin's face darkened.Was this what they called seeking an audience?This was too arrogant!
"Let's go.Come with me to meet the representatives of these three families,"Su Xin said calmly.
Li Huai and the others were not particularly concerned,but the faces of those waiting constables changed.Some hidden expressions of fear appeared among them.
Apart from the renowned Jiangnan Xiao family,the most powerful forces in Jiangnan Dao were these three families.Each family had a strong practitioner at the Nascent Soul stage.The accumulated power of the three great families over the centuries made those martial artists who grew up in Jiangnan Dao inevitably feel a sense of awe.
Su Xin led his men out of the main gate.Three Nascent Soul stage martial artists from the three families blocked the entrance of Liu Shanmen.Numerous martial artists from Jiangnan Prefecture surrounded the scene.
They naturally knew why Jiuxuan Sword Sect and the others had come.Su Xin had just destroyed the Xunfeng Sword Sect,so they came to demand an explanation.Seeing the three figures outside,Su Xin's face revealed a bright smile,and he politely said,"What brings the three seniors to my Liu Shanmen?Why stand at the door?Come in,have a cup of tea,and then we can talk."
Among the three,the most fiery Yang Wusuan of the Quzhou family snorted coldly and said,"No need for tea.We're here today just to demand an explanation from Chief Constable Su.
You wiped out the Xunfeng Sword Sect,a second-rate sect with over a thousand members,just like that.And not only that,you exterminated them entirely,leaving the bodies of the Xunfeng Sword Sect scattered.This matter can't be left unresolved!"
The smile on Su Xin's face instantly disappeared,and his expression turned as if flipping a book,becoming dark.He said,"Call you seniors in a nice way.If I say it in a not-so-nice way,what exactly are you?Are you even qualified to come to Liu Shanmen and demand an explanation from me?
The Xunfeng Sword Sect colluded with remnants of the Wu Kingdom,committing heinous acts.Of course,they had to be entirely wiped out.You three come here demanding justice for them—do you also have collusion with those remnants of the Wu Kingdom?"
Upon hearing Su Xin's disrespectful words,Yang Wusuan exploded immediately.His aura surged,emitting a terrifying pressure,but it was suppressed by Sun Qian from the Jiuxuan Sword Sect standing beside him.
Sun Qian stepped forward and coldly looked at Su Xin."You claim the Xunfeng Sword Sect colluded with remnants of the Wu Kingdom.Where is the evidence?"
Su Xin sneered and said,"The evidence has already been sent to the headquarters of the Six-Fan Gate in Shengjing City.Besides,even if there is evidence,why should I let you reexamine it?Who do you think you are to meddle in the affairs of Liu Shanmen?Are you here to decide the stance of the three sects when it comes to the future heir of the Great Zhou Dynasty?"
This statement angered even the usually calm Sun Qian.
Su Xin was being blatantly unreasonable.Initially,he used the accusation of collusion with the remnants of the Wu Kingdom to eliminate dissidents,and now,after wiping out the Xunfeng Sword Sect,he was again accusing them of collusion with the remnants of the Wu Kingdom.If those remnants were truly so formidable,capable of colluding with so many people,wouldn't they have succeeded in establishing themselves in Jiangnan Dao without being foiled by Iron War and others at the Jiangnan Meeting?
With a step forward,Sun Qian's ancient long sword on his back emitted a sword sound filled with anger.
A majestic momentum pressed toward Su Xin and others.Li Huai and the rest couldn't withstand it and had to step back to avoid embarrassment.
However,Su Xin remained firm.The Shan character technique circulated,layers of light and shadow spreading out,neutralizing Sun Qian's momentum.
"What,do you want to kill me?"Su Xin revealed a mocking smile,taking another step forward."The three Nascent Soul stage martial artists want to kill me,a junior at the Divine Palace stage.Of course,I can't match you in strength.
But let me ask you three,if I stand here today and let you kill me,do you dare?"
Su Xin walked step by step toward the three,although he was only at the Divine Palace stage,his aura was not inferior.
Pointing to the ground,Su Xin said,"In terms of strength and seniority,I may indeed be inferior to you.But as the Chief Constable of Jiangnan Dao appointed by the court,in Jiangnan Dao,I represent the court!"
The faces of Sun Qian and the others turned extremely ugly.Su Xin was right;they didn't dare to kill him.As long as the court and major martial forces didn't openly clash,any actions would be carried out in secret.Moreover,it wasn't something they could act recklessly on.
Publicly killing Su Xin,the Chief Constable of Jiangnan Dao,would undoubtedly incur the wrath of the court.Although their strength was formidable,with Jiangnan Dao's military general Gu Donglai alone,they could be wiped out.
In the Nascent Soul stage,Gu Donglai was not someone the Nascent Soul practitioners of their three sects could compare to.
Moreover,Jiangnan Dao was currently in a special situation.The Jiangnan Xiao family had angered the Great Zhou Dynasty this time,and Gu Donglai was specifically sent by the court to guard the entrance of the Xiao family,making the Xiao family choose to endure,closing their doors.
The unity of the martial forces in Jiangnan Dao was maintained because the top-notch martial force,the Xiao family,played a leading role.
Without the backing of the Xiao family,the three sects indeed lacked confidence.
