One Strike Solution!

At the entrance of the Cao Gang's main hall.

Dozens of elite soldiers had the main entrance completely surrounded. Not only that, but the back door of the main hall was also encircled by another group of soldiers.

Furthermore, after Jiang Che arrived in Yanggu County, the West City Martial Camp soldiers he had arranged in advance were also mobilized. Nearly two hundred men gathered, creating an overwhelming sense of pressure at first glance.

At the entrance, nearly a hundred Cao Gang members were also gathered, confronting the officials with weapons in hand.

Qi Huan stood at the front, with Jiang Che beside him. He glanced at the other man and nodded slightly.

Qi Huan understood and raised his hand, waving it down forcefully:

"Anyone who dares to obstruct us will be killed without mercy!"

"Stop!!!"

Just at the critical moment, Captain Chen reappeared, pushing through the crowd with over ten constables, walking anxiously towards Jiang Che and the other man, his brows tightly furrowed.

He just couldn't understand, was Jiang Che crazy?

After causing a scene at the docks just a few days ago, he now dared to lead troops to encircle the Cao Gang. Did he truly fear no consequences?

Even with Zhu Sheng backing him, he shouldn't and couldn't be this arrogant.

Therefore, he was already prepared to turn hostile. Once Jiang Che made a move, he had to stop him. Otherwise, the Cao Gang was a minor issue. If Magistrate Zhao found out he was inactive, that would be the real problem.

"Commander Jiang, what are you doing bringing troops here?"

"Of course, we're eradicating the Cao Gang, this tumor of Yanggu County, and bringing clarity back to the people," Jiang Che said with a smile.

"Do you know the consequences of this?" Captain Chen asked, his voice deep.

"I'll bear the consequences. Do you have a problem with that?" Qi Huan, mounted on his warhorse, looked down at Captain Chen with a hint of disdain.

"You are..." Captain Chen's expression became hesitant as he looked at the other man's powerful presence and the dark black armor.

"I forgot to introduce him. This is the Commandant of the Wind Camp of the Tai'an Prefecture's Military Preparedness Army. Captain Qi was specifically invited by Captain Zhu to assist us in eradicating the Cao Gang. Captain Chen, are you going to lend us a hand?" Jiang Che introduced before the two could speak.

As expected, upon hearing Qi Huan's identity, Captain Chen was stunned.

Commandant of the Wind Camp?

Invited by Zhu Sheng?

What was going on?

"Are you going to obstruct me from doing my job?" Qi Huan flicked his silver spear, and a cold light emanated from it.

"Captain Chen is here specifically to assist, right?" Jiang Che looked at him with a half-smile.

"Yes, yes..." Captain Chen's heart tightened, and he quickly lowered his head, clearing the way.

With two powerful officials of the seventh rank working together, he had no right to interfere. If they decided to act first and report later, Magistrate Zhao probably wouldn't even help him seek justice. He immediately backed down, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Jiang Che.

"Without evidence, you are resorting to violence. Does the law of our Great Zhou still exist?" Kou Yuansheng, the leader of the Cao Gang, walked out slowly with a grim expression, staring at Jiang Che and the other man on their horses.

"Is this the leader of the Cao Gang?" Qi Huan ignored Kou Yuansheng and turned to look at Jiang Che.

"That's right, this is he."

"Oh..." Qi Huan responded casually.

Jiang Che, meanwhile, rode his horse forward and, with a wave of his hand, several soldiers brought Protector Ren and Song Ji forward, under guard.

"The Cao Gang colluded with the Crouching Tiger Mountain bandits and ambushed me. I have witnesses and evidence. Kou Yuansheng, what do you have to say for yourself?!" Jiang Che questioned coldly.

"This person has already betrayed our Cao Gang. Even if he colluded with bandits, it has nothing to do with our Cao Gang. Also... even if there is guilt, it should be judged in a joint trial by Magistrate Zhao. What right do you, a deputy commander of the Martial Camp, have to act directly?" He gritted his teeth and glared at Protector Ren, continuing to argue, hoping to stall for time until Magistrate Zhao's men arrived. He believed that the money the Cao Gang had given Zhao Mingcheng over the years was enough for him to protect the Cao Gang at all costs.

Jiang Che and Qi Huan exchanged a smile. Kou Yuansheng was quite naive. To talk about the law in front of them was simply laughable.

"Noisy."

"May I ask who you are, sir? Has our Cao Gang offended you in any way?" Kou Yuansheng looked up at Qi Huan.

Qi Huan ignored him, slowly raising his arm.

"The Cao Gang has colluded with the bandits of Crouching Tiger Mountain and intends to rebel. Their crime warrants death, but heaven cherishes life. Those who were unaware are not guilty. Lay down your weapons and kneel, and you shall live.

Those who resist the government will all be killed, and their families implicated!"

Jiang Che shouted.

"Kill!"

Qi Huan followed closely, giving a low shout.

The next moment, a volley of arrows rained down indiscriminately on the Cao Gang.

The gang members hesitated, some dropping their weapons and prostrating themselves on the ground. However, many stubborn ones roared and fought back. Kou Yuansheng shook his hand, blocking several arrows, his face ashen.

"Do not believe the lies of these corrupt officials. Everyone, follow me today, break through, and defect to Crouching Tiger Mountain. In the future, you will have wealth and honor beyond measure."

As his words fell, several figures leaped from within the Cao Gang. They were none other than the hall masters and vice leader of the Cao Gang, including Jiang Che's old acquaintance, Yu Zongping.

The battle began. Qi Huan, with a look of excitement, focused his long spear and threw it, piercing several Cao Gang members. He dismounted his horse, re-gripped his silver spear, and pointed it directly at Kou Yuansheng.

Jiang Che was not idle either. With a thought, a scarlet glint appeared in his eyes.

The first move of the Three Absolute Shocking Fiends, Killing Life!

At this moment, Jiang Che felt his blood surge, a torrent of power surging within him, his internal energy scattering, almost spiraling out of control.

Venting!

Slaughter!

"Jiang Che, die!"

Yu Zongping struck first, directly targeting Jiang Che. He used the momentum to leap into the air, wielding a mountain-splitting saber, descending with the force of splitting a mountain, incredibly powerful.

The next moment, Jiang Che stomped hard on his horse's back, causing the steed to stumble and fall to the ground on its unsteady hooves.

He charged forward, holding his saber with both hands, his internal energy erupting as he slashed forward diagonally.

Riiip!

Yu Zongping, who had fought Jiang Che to a standstill just a few days prior, was instantly split in two, his body ripped open, his limbs and flesh scattering with blood.

"Bang!"

Jiang Che's right leg kicked the lower half of Yu Zongping's body, precisely striking an old man.

The other half of Yu Zongping's body fell to the ground, blood gushing out. He looked up, his vision blurring, only one last thought remaining in his mind.

Jiang Che's saber was so fast and so ruthless!

"Hiss!"

Watching the two sides engage in a fierce battle in an instant, Captain Chen gasped, feeling extremely troubled. The constable beside him gave him a questioning look.

"Boss, who do we help?"

Captain Chen glared at him. Couldn't he see who had the advantage?

Of course, they would help whoever was winning!

He then gritted his teeth, drew his saber, and pointed forward.

"The Cao Gang is in rebellion. Today, follow me and cut through this place!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

Shouts of killing erupted, arrows flew incessantly, and in an instant, this place turned into a slaughterhouse.