Published: March 8, 2025
Upon hearing these words, Sha Xinliang's face instantly filled with despair. Qin Baoshan also wore a look of gloom.
They already knew the Chief Enforcer's unyielding temperament, and they had wanted to use it to expose this sinister plot. But they never expected that exposing the plot would come at the cost of the Chief Enforcer's life.
If they had known this earlier, they would rather die themselves than go through with it.
Chu Yang's heart trembled!
He had lived a life free of guilt, never betraying heaven or earth! In the Heavenly Court, he could be grand and carefree; in the Underworld, he could face Yan Luo directly!
What a noble life it was!
Would such a fine man really have to watch himself perish? How regrettable?!
But... his identity could not be exposed.
Chu Yang felt conflicted and entangled within himself.
Qin Baoshan sighed deeply and said, "Lord Chief Enforcer, please reconsider."
Chu Yang sighed as well, "The Chief Enforcer's temper is indeed too fierce."
Han Xiaoran smiled, "When death is imminent, who doesn't cling to life? Over the years, I have killed countless vile criminals under my command, and at the moment of their demise, they all pleaded for mercy. Why? It is simply the nature of this mundane world."
"I am no exception," he said quietly.
"But living means choosing how to live. Surviving by stealth and living without shame are two entirely different things."
"I have lived for over thirteen hundred years without guilt; would I allow myself to be restrained and order-following at the last moment? That's absurd!"
"Even enduring and plotting is unacceptable!"
Han Xiaoran picked up his teacup and said, "Tomorrow, I will rush back to the Southeast Headquarters and report to Master Law Sovereign. We will thoroughly cleanse the Southeast! Since Tong Wuxin dared to strike at me, he certainly won't spare others. Perhaps someone is already working for him under threats."
"If this continues, will the Southeast of the enforcers not become the domain of the Stone Family?"
His expression hardened, "The last time the Stone Family sent someone to intervene in the battle at Desperate Lake among the major noble families, upon returning, I suggested punishment, but someone protected them... Hmph! This time, the Stone Family will not have it easy under my watch!"
Sha Xinliang interjected, "Lord Chief Enforcer, this matter should not be rushed. I believe that since Chu Divine Doctor could diagnose it, he might also be able to treat it. If the Chief Enforcer completely recovers, we can hide in the shadows, feigning ignorance, and eradicate our enemies without much cost! I believe this would be the best plan."
He raised his head, "If it costs the Chief Enforcer's life to carry out this plan, what will our entire Southeast look like without the Chief Enforcer? Just thinking about it makes my heart ache."
Han Xiaoran smiled, "Chu Divine Doctor can see it, but I did not ask if it can be treated. You find it strange, don't you?"
Sha Xinliang nodded.
Han Xiaoran said, "If Chu Divine Doctor could cure it, he would not be so cryptic at this moment. Therefore, I simply do not ask, to avoid putting Chu Divine Doctor in an awkward position. But you two insist that I clarify..."
Sha Xinliang instantly felt hopeless and looked at Chu Yang pleadingly, "Little brother, is there truly no hope for the Chief Enforcer’s injury...?"
Chu Yang pondered deeply.
Seeing him in thought, Sha Xinliang's eyes lit up with a glimmer of hope.
"The poison in the Chief Enforcer is not Shadowless Poison but rather Shadowless Poison. Although it is less cruel than Invisible Poison, it is a mixed poison: in the initial stages, it resembles Invisible Poison completely. That’s why it raises suspicions."
"This poison should have been directly implanted during treatment. Because of this, it is especially difficult to handle. Moreover, it has been a long time, and the brain has already begun to rot. Generally speaking, it is considered an incurable disease! In this situation, even Tong Wuxin's annual treatment cannot be delayed for too long; it will definitely not exceed five years, so if there is any sinister plot, it must be within five years."