Raiding the Estate

The next day.

"Junior Brother Lin, this is the home of those two traitors."

Looking at the two adjacent small courtyards before him, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but reveal an expression of anger. "Senior Brother Zhang Qing, you say the sect raised them, and yet they betrayed the sect. They're not even as obedient as a trained dog."

Zhang Qing was quick to act, bringing Lin Chang'an to the residences of the two assassins who had been bought off by external enemies the very next day. However, upon arriving at the courtyards, most of the disciples who had followed along had anger filling their eyes.

They had grown up in the sect since childhood; they considered themselves the true insiders. Lin Chang'an, even as Elder Lu's disciple, was merely an outsider.

"Even if they tried to assassinate you, you didn't die. But our two senior brothers are dead, and they were still this ruthless!"

It had to be said that facing a group of people with displeased and ostracizing gazes, Zhang Qing and Li Han, who followed behind Lin Chang'an, exchanged glances. The feeling was truly unpleasant.

"The sect cultivated them for so many years, beasts!" Lin Chang'an, however, appeared furious, cursing at the main gate. If an unknowing observer saw him, they would think he was incredibly loyal to the sect.

Others might not know, but how could Zhang Qing not? Yet, at this moment, he could only offer a smile and nod. "Junior Brother Lin, come, let's go inside and talk."

Pushing the door open, they entered. The small courtyard was quite decent. After all, they were cultivators at the fourth level of Qi Condensation. Although their potential was exhausted, they were still considered elite disciples within the sect.

Inside the courtyard, a group of family members and servants, who had long known their fate, knelt on the ground with pale faces, like prisoners.

"Junior Brother Lin, these are the family members and servants of those beasts. We'll go to the other courtyard later."

The fact that Zhang Qing personally led this minor matter showed how much importance Elder Lu placed on it.

Lin Chang'an, however, smiled and waved his hand at Zhang Qing. "Why go through so much trouble?"

With that, Lin Chang'an, his face full of smiles, turned to look at Qi Feng and Li Han and directly pointed at the courtyard wall. "Just break through it. That way, the beast's family won't escape."

Looking at the shameless Lin Chang'an, Zhang Qing couldn't help but feel inferior, but a knowing smile appeared on his face. "Junior Brother Lin, you really are something."

Boom~

While Zhang Qing and Lin Chang'an were engaging in their mutual flattery, the wall had already been broken through by Li Han and Qi Feng. Meanwhile, the disciples could only sigh helplessly, exchanging glances.

"Hurry up and bring over the families of these two traitors."

Amidst a chorus of weeping voices, Lin Chang'an saw the women being herded together and frowned. "Senior Brother Zhang, are these the family members of those two beasts?"

Zhang Qing smiled and nodded. "Junior Brother Lin, look, these two concubines are quite good, and this one..."

Good heavens, at this moment, the sounds of crying from the family members were incessant. However, these women were suppressing their voices. They all knew what their fate would be in this place, and now they could only hope it wouldn't be too miserable.

Zhang Qing pointed them out one by one, identifying them as wives and concubines. But when he saw Lin Chang'an's calm smile, he suddenly had a realization.

"Junior Brother Lin, there's something even better here."

Zhang Qing, thinking he had figured something out, grinned and, under Lin Chang'an's expectant gaze, pointed to a petite and pitiful-looking girl, who appeared to be about sixteen or seventeen.

"Heh heh, Junior Brother, don't be fooled by her delicate appearance." Under Lin Chang'an's confused gaze, Zhang Qing chuckled and then whispered, "This is actually a man."

Pfft!

Zhang Qing's action caused Qi Feng and Li Han behind them to stifle their laughter, their faces turning red. Lin Chang'an's face turned green. He glared with wide eyes, thinking that he had come to confiscate property to gain benefits, not this!

"Senior Brother, I..."

"It's alright, Senior Brother understands. There's no need to be embarrassed. Senior Brother isn't someone with no experience; many geniuses play far more adventurously than you, Junior Brother."

Zhang Qing winked and smiled, even lowering his voice further. "Senior Brother knows the cultivation method you practice. Playing with this won't break your cultivation!"

Lin Chang'an's face turned green. He glared fiercely at Qi Feng and Li Han, who were suppressing their laughter behind him. His reputation was ruined.

"Senior Brother, these women can be rewarded to us junior brothers."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an generously turned his head and smiled at the sect disciples who were guarding the surroundings.

"We are all fellow disciples."

However, many of them showed anger. "You still remember we're fellow disciples? In our hearts, these are our true fellow disciples, and you're still a bit off!"

Then, Zhang Qing led Lin Chang'an further forward, pointing to a room where quiet sobbing could be heard. "Inside are the immediate family members of these two traitors. Of course, the other courtyard has some as well."

From the sound, it was clear. Lin Chang'an stopped with a calm expression. Qi Feng behind him showed a hint of determination and stepped forward, whispering, "Senior Brother Lin, let me!"

Qi Feng, who came from a marquis's family, understood the principle of cutting the weeds and removing the roots. Li Han naturally understood as well, but at this moment, his expression was somewhat grim. Just by listening to the sounds, he could tell...

Finally, Li Han also stepped forward. They knew this was a gesture of loyalty. There was no such thing as a free lunch. Although Lin Chang'an had brought them along partly because he needed help, if they didn't proactively tie themselves to him, they would end up in a lose-lose situation.

"Some of their family members are still within the sect. Elder Lu has already ordered them to be brought over."

Although Elder Lu did not appear this time, his sincerity was evident. He was also warning everyone: this is the consequence for anyone who dares to kill their own people.

For a sect that wanted to reform and establish a solid foundation, one had to admit Elder Lu's courage. Although he had experienced it before, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sigh this time.

"There's no need for so much trouble with the sect's people," Lin Chang'an said calmly, waving his hand as if discussing a trivial matter.

When a person's very survival is at stake, asking them to be benevolent? That's bullshit.

"No! Don't kill my son, I... I have spirit stones here!"

Just then, a woman in the crowd cried out in desperate entreaty. However, under Zhang Qing's fierce gaze, the woman trembled and took out four spirit stones from her chest.

Lin Chang'an's mouth twitched at this scene. Zhang Qing glared fiercely at the person behind him, as if reprimanding them for how they conducted the confiscation.

But the disciples behind them all wore wronged expressions. After all, these were the family members of their fellow senior brothers.

Looking at the woman, Lin Chang'an sighed and shook his head. Zhang Qing, seemingly feeling ashamed, sneered impatiently. "Idiot, even if you're killed, these spirit stones will still go to my junior brother."

"No! No!" The woman's face instantly turned ashen. At this moment, Zhang Qing couldn't help but shake his head and say, "Have another child."

Reality was this cruel. Those who could survive here, their kindness was for a stranger, not an enemy.

"Brother Lin, this was found at home!"

Just then, a startled cry rang out, instantly drawing everyone's attention. Yet, no one noticed the bloodstains splashed on the doors and windows of two rooms.

Thank you for your support, fellow cultivators.