Cao Family

Anmin Pharmacy, Zong Family Martial Arts School, Dadi Car Shop...

Gu Jinlai, they have always acted with extremely high efficiency.

They launched a full-scale attack on these major forces.

When they were at the Mountain and Sky Craftsmanship Pavilion, they would Gu Jinlai leave some time to search and confiscate this pavilion.

Later on, in order to ensure efficiency, after wiping out these forces, he left a team behind and rushed to the next target without stopping.

From start to finish, it will take no more than half an hour.

As time went on, the backgrounds of the forces he targeted became increasingly astonishing.

Anmin Pharmacy is backed by the martial saint Mu Changsheng and is engaged in the pharmaceutical industry. Many medicines in Fengyu City, including pills, must be purchased from this pharmacy. Even those big brands from outside the city must obtain the corresponding licenses from them, otherwise they are not allowed to sell.

Zong Family Martial Arts School was established by a member of the Zong family, known as the Martial Saint Zong Yan, and provides security services to many businesses and residents.

If you don't purchase the security services from the Zong Family Martial Arts School...

Perhaps that very night, Demonic Beasts will descend and slaughter their entire family.

The background of Dadi Auto Shop has been elevated even further, jumping to the top of one of the four giants, Military Lord Cao Wudao.

This is the Cao family's property.

When Gu Jinlai arrived at the Earth Carriage Shop with Qiao Muqi and his entourage, this dignified Martial King couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Even though he had previously firmly believed that Gu Jinlai was a tool pushed out by the city lord with the aim of targeting Yue Qunshan, the martial saint, this idea was now completely shattered.

Even if Lord Zhao really wanted to take action against a certain Martial Saint below, targeting one person at a time would be the limit.

But Gu Jinlai...

Not only was Yue Family's Tiangong Building uprooted, but Mu Changsheng's medicine shop and Zong Wusheng's martial arts school were also destroyed.

Attacking three martial saints simultaneously!?

This is fundamentally undermining the foundation of Wind and Rain City!

Especially now...

He actually came to Dadi Car Dealership, a business owned by the Cao family!?

This is Cao Wudao, the military commander who is one of the four great figures, just like Lord Zhao!

At this time, several experts had already gathered at Dadi Auto Shop.

They seemed to have heard that Gu Jinlai, large organizations had been frantically raided and confiscated, but those who resisted were executed on the spot.

More than a hundred experts have died at his hands.

Upon receiving news that Gu Jinlai was heading straight for their Earth Chariot Company, a group of experts gathered together.

When they saw him actually appear outside the Earth Caravan, among the many experts who rushed over, the leading peak Celestial Person Being soared into the air and shouted loudly, "Gu Jinlai, I think you have really gone mad! I have already informed the Military Lord, and the Military Lord has informed the City Lord. Soon, the order to strip you of your position as Chief District Lord will be issued. In my Wind and Rain City, we will never allow such an arrogant and disrespectful person as you to act so recklessly!"

His words made many of the people from the General District Headquarters who had followed him from Gu Jinlai look uneasy.

After all, they knew that provoking so many powerful forces at the same time Gu Jinlai would inevitably cause a huge uproar in Fengyu City.

Especially right now...

Dadi Auto Shop is a business owned by the Cao family.

As for the military commander Cao Wudao, he was one of the four great figures, along with the city lord.

"The order to clear out the outer city was given by the city lord. I was just following orders. Do you think the city lord would go back on his word just because of your few words of provocation?"

Gu Jinlai said calmly, "Besides, even if the city lord does issue some orders at that time, that's a matter for the future. As long as I am in the position of chief district magistrate, I must do my best and absolutely tolerate any black sheep."

After saying that, he said loudly, "DaDi Auto Shop is involved in dozens of major cases. Now everyone stay where you are and do not move. Accept the interrogation and investigation by law enforcement officers. If anyone dares to disobey orders and resists... they will be executed on the spot."

"Gu Jinlai, have you ever dared to do this!"

The aura emanating from this peak Celestial Person Being continued to rise, "Others may fear you, but I, Heavenly Gang, am not!"

As the only peak Celestial Person among the younger generation of the Cao family, and the young master of the Cao family, who is expected to forge a golden body and become a saint in the future, he has the confidence to say these words.

Behind him, a Celestial Person and four Martial Kings who had been summoned also unleashed their own auras, merging with Heavenly Gang. The combined auras of the six made his strength seem to exceed the shackles of a peak Celestial Person, reaching a level no less than that of a seventh-tier National Celestial Person Being.

"Looks like you're planning to fight to the bitter end..."

Gu Jinlai, the power of the lightning domain was instantly released, enveloping the entire Earth Carriage.

"Those who are stubborn and unyielding will be killed without exception!"

"Boom!"

Lightning ripped through the sky!

"Stop!"

At that moment, a voice suddenly came from afar.

Immediately afterward, Luo Bing, the chief steward of the City Lord Mansion, arrived at lightning speed, holding a token and shouting, "The city lord has ordered that Gu Jinlai be summoned to the City Lord Mansion immediately."

"Hahaha, the city lord's order has arrived! Gu Jinlai, you're finished!"

Heavenly Gang burst into unrestrained laughter.

Those around him also breathed a sigh of relief.

But...

Gu Jinlai no intention of restraining the power of his lightning domain. "Once I have killed the traitor, I will report the progress of the operation to the city lord."

As soon as he finished speaking, the thunder in the sky transformed into more than a dozen sword lights, like silver chains crisscrossing the void, roaring as they blasted towards the dozen or so Red Name individuals who were "in front of" him.

Gu Jinlai!

Luo Bing let out an angry roar.

"You..."

Heavenly Gang roared angrily, unleashing his Divine Ability. The Dao-grade flying sword in his hand transformed into a fire dragon, lunging straight at the Thunder Sword.

This is a Divine Ability he has mastered to perfection—the Fiery Dragon Break.

Unfortunately, the roaring fire dragon was pierced by the silver light the instant it touched the Thunder Sword. Immediately afterwards, the silver light spun rapidly through the air and struck his body.

If it weren't for the defensive quasi-Dao artifact, resembling a magic mirror, that appeared before him immediately, this thunderous sword would have killed him on the spot.

Even so, he remained stiff, his eyes widening in disbelief. "This... this power... you are a Saint... a Saint!?"

Gu Jinlai, he has been a saint!?

Wasn't he a sword chosen by the city lord and his father, among others?

A tool for cleaning up the outer city area and dealing with investigations from above.

How could this be...?

That powerful?!

"Um!?"

Gu Jinlai glanced at Heavenly Gang with some surprise.

He's still alive?

Ultimately, the strength was too scattered.

This lightning sword could split into dozens of pieces, shooting towards dozens of figures.

Everyone else was reduced to charred remains by the lightning. Heavenly Gang was clearly a key figure in the Cao family. Despite being a mere Celestial Person, he possessed a Dao artifact and was protected by a quasi-Dao artifact-level treasure. His wealth and status were unmatched even by newly promoted Saints. It was only natural that he could block a fraction of the power of the lightning sword.

But...

He shook hands with a wave of his hand.

The previously shattered Thunder Sword quickly condensed within the lightning field, transforming directly into a spherical lightning bolt.

The energy contained within is more than twice as strong as the previous sword light!

"Not good!"

This scene immediately caused Heavenly Gang's pupils to shrink sharply.

But at this moment, his entire body was frozen, and he couldn't even circulate his internal energy, so he could only watch helplessly as the ball of light rapidly formed...

In an instant, an unprecedented chill enveloped his entire body!

Gu Jinlai!

The head steward Luo Bing, who rushed over, roared, "Commander Heavenly Gang is the young master of the Cao family and the successor appointed by Commander Cao. If you dare to lay a hand on him, you will surely die under the thunderous wrath of City Lord Zhao and Commander Cao!"

"Really? I don't believe it."

A voice, as resounding as a great bell, echoed through the void, "Gu Jinlai, I have always acted uprightly and righteously, protected by my own righteous spirit. You demons and monsters think you can use the names of the city lord and Commander Cao to intimidate me?! I don't believe it! No matter what great status or background these people may have, I firmly believe that nothing is greater than the laws of the Holy Dynasty! And based on the evidence I have, according to the law, Heavenly Gang and the others deserve to be executed for their actions!"

"Boom!"

The instant he finished speaking, a thunderous roar echoed through the sky.

"No!"

As Heavenly Gang trembled, his eyes wide, watching in disbelief, the ball of lightning streaked across the sky and instantly slammed into his body. The violent energy tore apart and incinerated every organ and cell in his body, and finally...

His body shattered!

Blow them to ashes!

Luo Bing, who was running at full speed, came to an abrupt stop.

He watched as Heavenly Gang vanished into nothingness amidst screams, and felt his breath catch in his throat.

After a long while, his body trembled slightly, and his face gradually turned pale. "How dare I... How dare I... How could you dare..."

However, he immediately thought of the news that came from Haifeng City.

Gu Jinlai...

It is suspected that Lei Yuan, the deputy commander of Haifeng City and a martial saint, was killed.

If he really did it, he most likely possesses combat power comparable to a top-tier martial saint.

Even the pinnacle of martial arts sainthood.

With such power, he still brazenly defied the city lord's orders in front of countless people, and killed Heavenly Gang, the heir of the Cao family whom the military commander Cao Wudao had spent a lot of effort and time to cultivate...

In an instant, he felt as if an unprecedented storm was rolling in, threatening to engulf the entire Wind and Rain City.

"Something terrible is about to happen... something terrible is about to happen..."

His lips trembled slightly.

Then, not daring to linger here any longer, and even less daring to utter a single careless word to the Gu Jinlai, he turned around and rushed towards the Inner City Lord Mansion at top speed.

Gu Jinlai, Luo Bing has been free to leave as he pleases.

His gaze returned to the Dadi Auto Shop below, where he had already annihilated all the "culprits." Then, with a wave of his hand, he ordered, "Seize Dadi Auto Shop!"

Qiao Muqi felt a chill run down her spine and her whole body felt icy cold.

The young master of the Cao family, Heavenly Gang, whom the military lord Cao Wudao regarded as his successor, is dead!?

He froze there, unable to move for a moment.

However, besides Qiao Muqi and others, Gu Jinlai also brought many experts he had rescued from Chilong Territory, and these people didn't care about such things.

Gu Jinlai a single command, they surged in without hesitation.