You Didn't Know You Were Wrong, Only That You Were About to Die!

"Exactly."

"Explain clearly," Wei Qing said in a deep voice.

"Half a month ago, one night, I saw Fang Xiang disguised and secretly meeting a man in black robes at a tavern in the west of the city."

"Master, you know my identity."

"So, even though the man in black had disguised himself well, I still recognized him as a half-demon."

"Since that day, I've kept a slight watch on Fang Xiang's movements. A merchant caravan from the Fang family has been frequently leaving the city at night."

"Among the live cargo..." Zhu Huan paused, glancing at Wei Qing before continuing, "there were live animals."

Wei Qing's hand gripping the saber tightened abruptly, his knuckles turning white.

Live animals?

That meant live people!

Fang Xiang dared to engage in such a heinous act.

A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he already had a plan.

The situation in Qingcheng was more complicated than he had imagined.

A sudden sense of unease welled up within him.

"Who else knows about this?"

"As of now, only I know. I haven't spread the word. That man in black's strength is probably around the Sixth-Rank initial stage."

At that time, he had already pledged allegiance to the demons.

Frankly, they were all in the same boat, so he naturally wouldn't leak the information.

Wei Qing let out a cold laugh.

Sixth-Rank initial stage?

Before his breakthrough, he would have felt some pressure.

After breaking through to the Seventh-Rank, especially after fighting the Four-tailed Spirit Stream Demonic Cat, not only had his mental strength surged.

His understanding of Nanke's Dream had also greatly improved.

He wasn't far from the Great Accomplishment realm now.

Combined with his Profound Meaning: Lotus Flower.

Dealing with a Sixth-Rank initial stage half-demon wouldn't be difficult.

His previous misjudgment regarding the Four-tailed Spirit Stream Demonic Cat was due to overlooking the racial differences between humans and demons.

At the same realm, demons were inherently stronger than humans.

Although half-demons gained the power of demons, they were ultimately no match for true demons.

Furthermore, there were the side effects brought about by the decline of demonic power.

Half-demons were, in essence, failed experiments by the demons.

"Let's go, to the Fang Manor."

Wei Qing waved his hand, collecting the two Spirit Stream Demonic Cats into his system space.

"Yes."

Zhu Huan lowered his head in response, but his pupils suddenly contracted when he saw this!

A spatial device!

His heart pounded.

Even the three great families of Qingcheng didn't possess such a thing.

And his new master had casually stored a giant demonic cat into this unknown device.

His master's background was likely even more terrifying than he had imagined.

At this moment, he felt even more fortunate to have become Wei Qing's servant.

The two mounted their horses and galloped towards Qingcheng.

Shortly after the two left, a person appeared in the small courtyard.

The newcomer wore the standard black robe of the Inspection Division.

However, the once imposing black robe was now covered in holes, and sticky green demonic blood clung to the cuffs.

"Pah... damn demons."

The man spat out a mouthful of blood. The waist token on his belt swayed with his movement, the words "Inspection Division Rank B" clearly visible.

He squatted down and picked up the remaining demonic cat fur on the ground, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "It's actually a Four-tailed Spirit Stream Demonic Cat, and someone killed it."

"Could it be that kid Wei Qing?"

"As expected of Old Wei's son, just like him."

"He doesn't sing, but when he does, he shocks the world!"

"Forget it, I'll first report the situation here to that old rascal Zhou Cang, and let him worry about the rest..."

The last few words still drifted in the wind as the figure vanished into black mist.

Qingcheng Fang Manor

Wei Qing dismounted, walking alone into the courtyard.

Zhu Huan had been sent to gather people.

Fang Xiang colluded with demons. As the Garrison Commander, he could kill him!

However, the disposition of local officials appointed by the Imperial Court was solely within the Imperial Court's authority.

As he walked, the servants of the Fang family scattered to the sides with panicked expressions.

A maid carrying a teacup trembled violently, and the porcelain slipped, shattering with a loud clatter.

The Heavenly Realm Division arriving meant disaster!

This was practically an ironclad rule in the Great Zhou!

The Fang family matriarch, having heard the news, hurried over with a maidservant accompanying her. "Greetings, Lord Wei... I... I don't know what business brings you here personally."

"Madam Fang, where is Fang Xiang?"

"I don't know what crime my son has committed?" Madam Fang asked, digging her fingertips into her palm, forcing herself to remain composed.

"Fang Xiang colluded with demons." Wei Qing's right hand slowly rested on his sword hilt. "According to Great Zhou law – those who collude with demons shall have their nine generations exterminated!"

Boom...

Madam Fang was struck as if by lightning, frozen on the spot.

Her first thought was – it's over!

At the same moment, in a courtyard within the Fang Manor, the sound of shattering porcelain suddenly erupted.

Wei Qing's figure flickered, leaving afterimages in the air.

"Is it too late to escape now?"

Fang Xiang, who had just leaped onto the wall, was struck violently in the abdomen, flying back into the courtyard like a cannonball, crashing into the fish pond with a "boom."

Water surged into the sky, and a Bifrost appeared.

As the water curtain fell, Madam Fang saw Fang Xiang's appearance, and her last shred of hope was extinguished.

Fang Xiang's left side was now covered in silver scales. His right eye retained its human pupil, while his left eye had transformed into an eerie purple demonic eye, exuding a chilling aura.

"Just one step away." Fang Xiang's voice was hoarse and strange, like two voices layered together. "I didn't expect your Heavenly Realm Division to find out."

As he spoke.

Fang Shuo's figure lunged, his left claw, covered in silver scales, reaching for Wei Qing's face.

Wei Qing blocked with his saber.

The scaled claw collided with the blade, sending sparks flying.

Several silver scales broke off and flew away.

Fang Xiang grunted and stumbled back three steps.

Wei Qing accelerated, his Soul Severing Blade slashing down from above.

"Ah," came a scream, and the scaled arm detached with a clean cut, blood gushing out.

Fang Xiang clutched his wound, screaming incessantly.

"Xiang'er..."

Madam Fang was about to step forward when the maid beside her tightly grasped her arm. "Madam... absolutely not."

Wei Qing walked forward slowly.

"Spare... spare my life... Lord Wei, I know I was wrong..."

Fang Xiang moved backward using his remaining right arm, constantly begging for mercy.

"When those people you sold to the demons begged for mercy, did you spare them?"

"I... I can compensate their families and atone for my mistakes."

"You don't know you were wrong." The tip of the blade pressed against Fang Xiang's jaw. "You only know you're about to die."

Fang Xiang opened his mouth, but before he could utter his last words, the blade sliced across his neck, and the spurting blood drew an arc in the air.

His head rolled to the ground, coming to a stop at Madam Fang's feet.

"Xiang'er... My son..."

Madam Fang's piercing wail abruptly stopped. Her eyes rolled back, and she collapsed backward like a broken puppet. Her gold-inlaid jade hairpin fell and snapped into two pieces.

"Madam... Madam..."

The maid beside her quickly caught the fainting matriarch, pinching her philtrum and calling out, descending into chaos.

[Ding! Slayed Eighth-Rank Mid-Stage half-demon]

[Strength +48, Constitution +53, Marrow Cleansing Pill ×1]