Revenge Is The Only Justice

Chapter 27: Revenge is the Only Justice

Zhen Xun, along with his father and mother, rushed over. Upon seeing Zhen Xiaoren's corpse on the bed, all three felt their vision go dark.

Zhen Xun's father's legs gave out, and he nearly collapsed, but Zhen Xun quickly caught him.

Zhen Xun's mother threw herself by the bed, clutching Zhen Xiaoren's cold body and weeping heartbrokenly.

"My son! My son! What happened to you! Don't scare your mother!"

She shook the corpse as if she could awaken her dead son, but it was all in vain.

How could a corpse possibly answer?

Zhen Xun took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart. He stepped forward to examine the body closely and finally shook his head.

"My cousin has been dead for over four hours. The incident likely happened last night."

"Last night?"

Zhen Xun's father's head snapped up. His bloodshot eyes fixed on the guards at the door. He grabbed one of them by the collar and roared, like a maddened tiger:

"Who entered Young Master's room last night!"

The guard broke out in a cold sweat and stammered, "Yesterday... yesterday night, only a servant came to deliver chicken soup. They left right after, and no one else went in..."

"A servant? Delivering chicken soup?"

Zhen Xun's father's voice suddenly rose. "Who was that servant?! Find him for me immediately!"

His only son dead, he felt like he could devour flesh and blood, his heart filled with murderous intent.

The Zhen mansion descended into chaos. Servants scurried about, searching high and low for the servant who delivered chicken soup last night. But after searching the entire estate, there was no sign of the young man. He had vanished without a trace.

Now, everyone understood. The killer must have been that servant.

After committing the murder, he had fled in fear of punishment.

Four hours had passed since the incident, and he could be anywhere by now.

"Find him! You must find that brat for me!"

"Even if you have to dig up Yongtang City, you must find him!"

"If I don't skin that brat alive, grind his bones to dust, and scatter his ashes, I will never be able to quell my hatred!"

Zhen Xun's father was consumed by rage. The malevolence in his eyes was almost tangible as he roared with a madness that chilled anyone who witnessed it.

He had thought that after resolving his issues with Bai Yan, his son would be safe.

Yet, his son had died at the hands of an insignificant servant within their own mansion.

And that servant had been serving in the Zhen mansion for three years.

It truly proved the saying: "It's harder to guard against a thief within than a robber without."

Time flew by, and soon it was the day Bai Yan was scheduled for his mission.

That morning, Bai Yan went to the Pacification Bureau for his usual morning roll call. As soon as he entered, he saw Ren Hong and Li Kaiyao arriving together.

"Sir, the Zhen mansion you asked us to keep an eye on has had some activity."

Li Kaiyao stepped forward quickly and lowered his voice. "Young Master Zhen Xiaoren of the Zhen mansion is dead."

"Dead? That's not right."

Bai Yan raised an eyebrow, surprised. He had been careful; the True Essence he'd left in Zhen Xiaoren was supposed to erupt in half a month. It wasn't time yet.

Li Kaiyao nodded and continued, "I heard the killer was a servant from the Zhen mansion. He apparently spent three years as a servant to get close enough to kill Zhen Xiaoren. A few days ago, he finally found his chance and ended him with a single blow."

"Hmm? Lying low as a servant for three years just to kill Zhen Xiaoren? Interesting. Tell me more."

Bai Yan's interest was piqued. Ren Hong, standing nearby, also listened intently, a look of curiosity on his face.

"This story is quite tragic, actually. The killer was a pitiable soul."

Li Kaiyao sighed and shook his head before slowly recounting the events.

The reason the young man committed murder was to avenge his sister.

The young man and his sister had been living together, relying on each other. Their lives were poor, but they managed to get by with mutual support.

However, three years ago, Zhen Xiaoren, accompanied by his wicked servants, broke into their home. Not only did they defile the young man's sister, but they also brutally murdered her.

The young man had been out gathering firewood on the mountain that day. When he returned home, he found his sister already dead.

The youth was overcome with grief and anger, searching everywhere until he finally confirmed that Zhen Xiaoren was the killer.

He originally intended to report the crime to the authorities and seek justice for his sister.

However, Zhen Xiaoren's family was influential and powerful, and he even had a cousin who was a Brigade Leader in the Imperial Guard. Reporting the crime would be useless against Zhen Xiaoren.

With no recourse for justice, the youth hardened his heart and voluntarily sold himself into servitude at the Zhen residence.

This lasted for a full three years.

During these three years, the youth constantly looked for an opportunity to kill Zhen Xiaoren, but a suitable moment never arose.

It wasn't until a few days ago, when Zhen Xiaoren's limbs were broken by Bai Yan and he was bedridden and completely defenseless, that the youth realized the time had come.

So, that night, he entered the room with a bowl of chicken soup mixed with something, unleashing the murderous intent he had hidden for three years. He finally killed his enemy with his own hands, avenging his sister's blood feud.

"To endure humiliation and serve his enemy for three years, all for revenge—this young man is truly ruthless."

Ren Hong couldn't help but exclaim after hearing Li Kaiyao's account.

Putting themselves in the youth's shoes, they doubted they could have shown such forbearance.

Three years, facing the killer of his sister every day, and having to serve him with humility—not everyone could achieve this.

"What happened to the youth afterward? Was he caught?"

Ren Hong asked.

"No."

Li Kaiyao shook his head.

"The Yongtang authorities searched for several days, but they haven't found any trace of the youth yet."

Ren Hong chuckled.

"If you ask me, scoundrels like Zhen Xiaoren deserved it. It's good that he died! If the youth managed to escape, that would be truly satisfying!"

He turned to Bai Yan and asked, "Sir, what do you think?"

Facing their gazes, Bai Yan's lips curved into a faint smile.

"A life for a life, a debt for a debt—that is only natural and right."

"I naturally hope that the youth was able to escape."

As an Imperial Guard, saying these words might be a disservice to the Flying Fish Robe he wore and to the laws of Great Yu.

But these were Bai Yan's true feelings.

A life for a life was the most fundamental justice in the world.

Since the authorities could not bring justice for the youth, what was wrong with him taking revenge with his own hands?

In this high martial world where martial arts experts were commonplace, seeking revenge and killing was as common as eating and drinking.

If Bai Yan were in that youth's position, he would have done the same, and even more ruthlessly and brutally!

If anyone dared to harm Bai Yan's loved ones, he would not only kill the main culprit but also exterminate their entire clan, leaving no future trouble!

Justice delayed is not justice at all; it is merely a truth, and it holds no meaning for the victim!

When justice cannot be served, pure revenge is the only justice!

Li Kaiyao and Ren Hong exchanged a smile upon hearing this, a hint of agreement in their eyes. Although they were Imperial Guards and needed to abide by the law, they were still human beings with flesh and blood. They had their own sense of right and wrong.