Enforcers

"Is there a problem?"

The three of them have been watching from Gu Jinlai.

Tang Zhengxiao, An Yu, and Fu Youguang exchanged glances.

Finally, Tang Zhengxiao carefully considered his tone and said, "District Chief Gu, the Liu family's relocation case involves the Wan family..."

"I see it very clearly."

Gu Jinlai pointed to a document and said, "Three years ago, the Liu family fled to Fengyu City. Because they had mastered the most advanced brewing technology, the business of the Wan family, which originally dominated the brewing industry, declined. This was the beginning of the conflict. In the ensuing struggle, the Liu family suffered heavy losses and had to move to Liuhuo City. However, 400 miles outside the city, they were attacked and killed by the Wan family. More than 300 members of the family and more than 1,000 employees were killed. They claimed that they were attacked and disappeared by Demonic Beasts."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to another document. "The Bai family's case of hiding out-of-control individuals: Bai Ziyun, the young master of the Bai family, took a fancy to the daughter of the owner of Yunyi Tower. When his marriage proposal was rejected, he ordered his servants to burn down Yunyi Tower in the name of out-of-control individuals. A month later, the bodies of nineteen members of the Yunyi Tower family, including four young women, were found in Dalongjiang. They had been subjected to inhuman torture before their deaths."

He picked up the last document. "I don't need to elaborate on the Fang Family's case. Wang Cheng, who filed the complaint, was imprisoned on charges of spreading rumors and died of illness a few days later..."

"My lord... this Fang Family... is related to Martial Saint Fang Yan of the Martial Saint Academy. They were once Martial Saint Fang's martial apprentices..."

Tang Zhengxiao couldn't help but remind him.

"Yes, Fang Daoyuan, the head of the Fang Family, is also the deputy district head of the South Outer District, the same rank as you, sir..."

An Yu added.

"Is there a problem?"

His expression remained largely unchanged Gu Jinlai.

"This..."

Tang Zhengxiao hesitated for a moment, then glanced at the case file. "Sir... according to our investigation, Wang Cheng did indeed spread rumors. The Fang Family did not kill 103 members of the Wang Family."

"Yes, it's a rumor, a false accusation, because the Wang Family only actually lost 101 people?"

Looking at this document, Gu Jinlai's expression was cold.

This is why the law enforcement agency determined that Wang Cheng was spreading rumors.

The death toll is incorrect.

Wang Cheng's act of spreading rumors was suspected of greatly exaggerating the facts, intending to cause public panic and undermine the unity and stability of Fengyu City. He was eventually imprisoned and died of illness just four days later.

"Go to the Wan family first. Many people witnessed the Wan family's destruction of the Liu family back then. The evidence is conclusive. The Wan family itself did not even try to hide it. They wanted to use the destruction of the Liu family to establish their authority and rebuild the order of the brewing industry. Therefore, everyone in the Wan family must be severely punished. Those who should be killed should be killed, and those who should be arrested should be arrested. No one should be let off the hook."

The direct path Gu Jinlai.

Tang Zhengxiao, An Yu, and Fu Youguang exchanged a glance.

They don't know whether people throughout Gu Jinlai have truly been full of a sense of justice.

In the case of...

They didn't mind helping out from behind as long as it didn't jeopardize their own safety.

If it's just to ask Wan Jia for money...

They were also willing to help the newly appointed district head to make some extra money.

However, Tang Zhengxiao still reminded them, "The Wan family outside the city is said to have no relation to the Wan family inside the city, but in fact they are from the same lineage. The old patriarch of the Wan family inside the city, Wan Tianlie, is a Martial King just like the District Lord. He is also a Grand Commander of the City Guard."

"Eliminate evil completely. Regardless of whether he will stand up for the Wan family outside the city, even if he doesn't, if I find out that he is involved in this matter, I will show no mercy."

Gu Jinlai said, "Gather your men and we'll go to the Wan family in an hour."

"An hour later?"

Tang Zhengxiao and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

Speed is of the essence in war.

If the Wan family members really need to be apprehended, wouldn't it be better to do so as quickly as possible?

Give the Wan family some time to react...

Could it be that this district lord is merely using the Liu family as an excuse to go and beg for money from the Wan family?

Not only did Tang Zhengxiao and the other vice deans think this way, but the Wan family members also shared similar thoughts.

As a powerful Lineage in the outer city, they have naturally taken care of all their relationships with various parties.

Gu Jinlai ten minutes of receiving the summons, the Wan family had already gathered the news and quickly summoned their leaders to discuss the matter.

After some discussion, they came to the same conclusion: Gu Jinlai wanted to take advantage of others.

A new broom sweeps clean.

Wanjia expressed understanding of this approach.

However, to prevent the new district lord from thinking that the Wan family was easy to bully and making exorbitant demands, Wan Yixia, the head of the Wan family, still notified the Wan family in the Inner City.

When Gu Jinlai arrived at the Wan family, not only were the Wan family members waiting there, but Wan Tianlie from the Inner City Wan family, along with several Martial Grandmasters and a Primordial Spirit True Lord, also arrived to support the outer city Wan family.

"Haha, I happened to be a guest at the Wan family's residence when I heard that District Lord Gu was coming. So I came out with the Wan family head to greet him. District Lord Gu, please come in."

Inside the Wan family compound, Wan Tianlie laughed and went up to greet Gu Jinlai.

Gu Jinlai have looked upon this King Wu...

Although the Karma on his body was not as Dark Red as ink, it was still as Bright Red as blood.

Behind him, among the Wan family and the group of experts he brought, there were nine people who had all reached the Red Name level.

Wan Yixia, the head of the Wan family in the outer district who specializes in doing the dirty and tiring work for the Wan family in the Inner City, is so famous that he's practically infamous.

For a moment, he was too lazy to waste any more words with the Wan family.

"Commander Wan Tianlie."

Gu Jinlai said sternly, "I have sufficient evidence. Half a year ago, the entire Liu family of more than 1,400 people was murdered. This was done by the Wan family. Now I want to take them back for investigation."

After saying that, his gaze shifted and landed directly on the Wan family leaders, led by Wan Yixia: "Will you surrender yourselves or should I do it myself?! If you dare to resist, kill without mercy!"

Hearing Gu Jinlai's blatant disrespect, Wan Tianlie's face darkened, but he still said, "District Chief Gu, could there be some misunderstanding? As far as I know, the Wan family are all law-abiding citizens. You can't frame good people just because of some rumors."

"Yes, yes, sir, our Wan family would never do anything corrupt or illegal."

Wan Yixia quickly replied, "Please come in, sir. We have prepared some gifts for you, and we hope they will not disappoint you..."

Before Wan Yixia could finish his suggestive words, Gu Jinlai's gaze had already fallen on Wan Tianlie: "The intelligence I have indicates that Commander Wan and the Wan family are also involved in some way. I will apply to the city guards to have Commander Wan accept my investigation, and I hope that Commander Wan will cooperate at that time."

Gu Jinlai's words immediately made Wan Tianlie realize something. He looked at Gu Jinlai, his expression gradually turning cold. "Is District Chief Gu deliberately trying to make trouble for our Wan family? Who are Liu Dong and the others to District Chief Gu, that they are worth so much effort from him?"

Who is it?

Gu Jinlai at Wan Yixia, Gu Jinlai said, "If the road is uneven, someone will clear it; if things are unfair, someone will take care of them. I have traveled thousands of miles and endured countless hardships to come to the Holy Land. In my mind, the Holy Land is the only hope for mankind to fight against Demonic Beasts. However, in the few months I have been here, what I have seen is the same as in the Holy Domain back then: all kinds of intrigue, oppression and cruelty. How can I turn a blind eye to such things?"

His voice gradually rose, and not only the Wan family heard it, but also the members of the Enforcement Academy who came with him. "I don't know what those really important people are thinking, but now that I am sitting in the position of the head of the Enforcement Academy, I must do my best to uphold the fairness and justice of the rules and laws of Fengyu City, and never allow any privileged class to be above the law and disregard the laws of the Holy Dynasty."

Wan Tianlie found the things said Gu Jinlai rather ridiculous.

Holy Dynasty Law?

Isn't this just a tool that these privileged classes use to conveniently manage ordinary people?

How could someone who could cultivate to the level of a Martial King be so naive?

After laughing for a moment, his expression gradually turned cold.

Looking at the Gu Jinlai, he seemed to sense something...

He's telling the truth.

He seems to be...

We must truly uphold the fairness and impartiality of the law.

To maintain order, harmony, and stability.

He looked into the determination in his eyes...

I vaguely realized something.

"Seeking your true self!?"

Is this ancient martial arts king before us seeking his true self?

His true self is actually upholding legal justice and maintaining order and stability?

"Have you gone mad, Gu Jinlai? Do you even know what the consequences of your actions will be?"

Wan Tianlie shouted in a low voice.

Gu Jinlai at him, but didn't reply. Instead, he waved his hand and said, "Take all the leaders of the Wan family away!"

Despite the differing opinions among the upper echelons of Fengyu City, the middle and lower classes, especially the lower classes, still maintain sufficient passion and sincerity.

The words Gu Jinlai earlier ignited the passion in their hearts, reminding them of their original aspirations to try every means to enter the law enforcement agency.

Upon receiving the Gu Jinlai, two-thirds of the law enforcement officers stepped forward and apprehended the Wan family members.

"Gu Jinlai, you have been abusing your power to bully others and attempting to annex my Wan family. I am going to report you to the district head."

Wan Yixia shouted and retreated in a flash.

"Fleeing to escape punishment?! Seize them! Anyone who resists will be killed without exception!"

Gu Jinlai a loud command, he leaped into the air and charged straight toward Wan Yixia.

But before he could even attack Wan Yixia, Wan Tianlie had already stepped in front of him. "Gu Jinlai, today I am the only one who can stop you from bullying the good people of the Wan family just because you are the district lord!"

"Obstructing law enforcement is considered complicity! Wan Tianlie, you want to go to jail? I'll grant your wish!"

His Qi and Blood surged Gu Jinlai, and his body rapidly grew larger, directly unleashing the Great Sun True Demon Body.

Seeing this, Wan Tianlie dared not be negligent in the slightest.

He himself was a Martial King who had cultivated his fist techniques and skills to the peak. In addition, his physique had been tempered to the point of almost generating Divine Ability, barely possessing the combat power of a high-level Martial King. At this moment, he manifested his true form, which was like an eight-meter giant. His Qi and Blood and qi surged like raging flames, and a violent and scorching aura began to emanate from him.

"Flame Demon Prison Suppression Technique?"

Gu Jinlai immediately recognized the Cultivation Method Wan Tianlie was practicing.

The method of cultivating by refining the Essence Blood of the Flame Beast.

This is a lineage that leads directly to the Martial Saint.

"Indeed, it is the Flame Demon Suppressing Prison Technique!"

Wan Tianlie seemed to be bathed in flames, his intense heat radiating outwards from him. "Gu Jinlai... I'm giving you one last chance. If you back down now..."

Have you ever been hit by a light-speed punch?

Suddenly, Gu Jinlai uttered a sound.

"Um!?"

Wan Tianlie was stunned. Before he could figure out what he meant, a dazzling burst of lightning mixed with countless fist shadows swept over him like a storm, completely engulfing his figure.