Ungrateful!

"I hope you can come and take charge, my Lord. It would be best if the Fang family doesn't resist, but if they do, with their strength, they won't be able to make much of a fuss in front of you."

The county lieutenant said this, quietly flattering Lord Wei.

"Let's go, I was planning to visit the Fang family anyway."

Wei Qing stood up.

The county lieutenant followed behind him, letting out a slight sigh of relief.

He was also afraid of the Fang family resisting. If even one person escaped, he would be punished as an accomplice.

The Fang Residence.

Ever since Fang Xiang was killed and Fang Youting was imprisoned, the atmosphere in the Fang family had grown heavier with each passing day.

Everyone understood.

The consequences of colluding with demons and monsters.

The key was.

They had no way to escape. The surroundings of the Fang Manor were under constant surveillance by bailiffs.

As for attacking the bailiffs, with the precedent of the guards, they dared not act rashly.

At this moment, all the direct descendants of the Fang family were gathered in the main hall.

"Although the Imperial Court's decree has not yet arrived, everyone here understands the consequences of colluding with demons and monsters. We are all living under a blade hanging over our heads, and it's only a matter of time before it falls."

In the former seat of the family head, a middle-aged man with a scar on his face spoke softly.

The man was named Fang Youren, Fang Youting's younger brother.

Currently, he held the highest seniority in the entire Fang family.

Upon hearing this, the women in the hall were so frightened they began to cry, sobbing softly.

A young man with dark circles around his eyes said grimly, "It's all Fang Xiang's fault for colluding with demons and monsters, which has led the Fang family to this point. If you ask me, as long as someone steps up to take the blame, perhaps the Imperial Court will spare our Fang family."

"Fang Changshan, what do you mean by that?" a boy of fourteen or fifteen roared.

"Fang Changyou, my meaning is clear. Your elder brother colluded with demons and monsters. The son's debt is the father's burden. We can't let the entire Fang family be buried with him because of your elder brother alone."

"Besides, my uncle was invited twice by His Majesty, which shows how much weight he carries."

Fang Changshan sneered, "If the Fang family is truly wiped out, how will you have the face to see our ancestors?"

"Instead, your branch of the family should bear this burden. Then the Fang family will still have a sliver of hope."

After he finished speaking.

Someone immediately agreed.

"That's right, Changyou. Your brother made a mistake, why should we bear the consequences?"

"Exactly. For the sake of the Fang family, your branch should pay for your brother's mistake and take on the blame."

"That's right, it should be like this."

As more and more Fang family members spoke, Fang Changyou's expression grew increasingly grim.

"When my father was the county magistrate, you all received his care. Now that the Fang family is in trouble, you're pushing my father out?"

"Are you even human?"

"Silence."

Fang Youren shouted coldly, and the scene immediately quieted down.

Fang Youren glanced around, his gaze lingering for a moment on his grandson, who had just turned three, before looking back at Fang Changyou. "Changyou, what Changshan said is harsh, but it's not without merit. I believe your elder brother would understand."

"Second Uncle... you..."

Fang Changyou looked at Fang Youren in disbelief, as if he were a stranger.

Fang Youren continued, "If your elder brother is willing, things are not without a turning point. Even if it's exile or conscription, our Fang family's bloodline can still be passed down."

"It's better than the complete annihilation of the Fang family's bloodline and the entire clan."

Just as everyone was arguing.

Suddenly.

A guard rushed into the hall in a hurry. "Second Master, people from the yamen are coming in."

"What?"

Fang Youren's expression changed drastically.

In the courtyard of the Fang Residence.

The Fang family guards, holding weapons, looked fearfully at Wei Qing, who stood at the head of more than ten bailiffs.

Wei Qing's ruthlessness had left a deep impression on them before.

Zhu Huan stepped forward and shouted sternly, "What? Are you resisting arrest?"

The guard at the head of the group swallowed hard. "My Lord, we only serve..."

Wei Qing looked up, his eyes icy cold.

In an instant, the speaker felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave. The rest of his words were stuck in his throat, unable to utter another sound.

Just then.

The members of the Fang family arrived, led by Fang Youren.

Seeing them, the guards automatically parted, creating a path.

Fang Youren's heart sank upon seeing Wei Qing, but his face remained impassive. He stepped forward again, cupped his hands slightly, and asked, "May I ask why Lord Fang has come to our Fang Manor?"

Wei Qing directly produced a judgment, reading aloud, "After investigation by the Heavenly Realm Division, the fact that Fang Xiang colluded with demons and monsters has been confirmed. According to the laws of Great Zhou, anyone who colludes with demons and monsters shall be treated as a traitor and face the execution of their nine generations of kin."

"The nine generations of the Fang family and their household servants are to be immediately apprehended and beheaded in two days."

After speaking.

Wei Qing put away the judgment and ordered, "Arrest them."

"Yes."

All the bailiffs immediately rushed forward.

In contrast, the faces of the Fang family members and their servants turned ashen.

The words "execution of nine generations of kin" struck them like thunder.

The timid ones collapsed on the ground in fear.

Even more were so terrified by the prospect of "execution of nine generations of kin" that they fainted.

Fang Youren quickly stepped forward, blocking the bailiffs. "Lord Wei, I have something to say. We are willing to..."

"I don't have time to listen to your nonsense. Either surrender, or die!"

Wei Qing forcefully interrupted him, announcing coldly.

"Imprison all members of the Fang family. Anyone who resists will be killed!"

"Yes."

Seeing this, Fang Youren immediately ordered, "Those who don't want to die, kill them!"

At this moment, resisting might give them a sliver of a chance to survive.

If they were shackled and taken to prison, they could only wait for death.

"Kill!"

The martial artists and guards within the Fang family, upon hearing this, brandished their weapons and charged at the bailiffs.

"Still daring to resist, your crimes are compounded!"

Wei Qing's expression turned cold. His figure flickered, appearing before a Fang family martial artist. Before the man could react, his heart was pierced by a single saber strike.

[Ding! Slew an Early Ninth-Rank Martial Artist]

[Strength +8, Constitution +9]

Wei Qing twisted his wrist, smoothly drawing out his saber. His figure flashed repeatedly.

[Ding! Slew an Early Ninth-Rank Martial Artist]

[Spirit +9, Strength +12, Constitution +13]

[Ding! Slew an Early Ninth-Rank Martial Artist]

[Strength +8, Constitution +9]

[Ding! Slew an Early Eighth-Rank Martial Artist]

[Spirit +21, Strength +29, Constitution +26, High-Grade Profound Tier cultivation technique "Ephemeral Art"]

By the time everyone could clearly see Wei Qing's figure again, he had returned to his original position.

He flicked his saber, shaking off the blood, and sheathed it.