Uproot the Grass and Destroy the Roots!

Move!

Captain Wang shouted angrily and waved his hand, ordering the arrest of Mo Chen and the other two.

However.

Mo Chen rose to his feet and sighed. "That brother was right just now. How could little lackeys like you possibly warrant Senior Sister taking action? I'll handle this."

Captain Wang laughed at that. He stepped forward viciously, glaring at Mo Chen as he cursed, "Did I give you too much face? What kind of damn trash thinks he can shit on my head? Get the hell out of here!"

He slapped at Mo Chen's face.

Before his hand could land, Mo Chen had already slapped him across the face, sending him flying like a kite with a snapped string.

The same script, the same ending.

Only this time, Xu Ye had flown down to the first floor.

The ferocious-looking captain, however, flew straight out the window and crashed heavily onto the street below from the second floor.

Face-down, limbs spread wide, he lay motionless.

"Gasp—!"

A synchronized chorus of sharp inhalations rang out.

All the constables turned to stare at Mo Chen, their faces filled with shock.

"How is that possible?!"

"Captain Wang is... in the Condensing Astra Realm!"

Captain Wang was the strongest expert in Yushang County.

His cultivation had reached the early Condensing Astra Realm.

Throughout the areas surrounding Yushang County, whenever Captain Wang took action, no bandit had ever escaped pursuit.

It could be said that in Yushang County, Captain Wang was the law.

Other than the county magistrate, every official, thug, and rogue had to show him respect and dared not offend him!

And yet now.

Captain Wang, with his fearsome appearance and formidable martial strength, had actually failed to withstand even a single move from this young man?

Everyone present was dumbfounded, their hearts shaken to the core.

What a contrast!

Each of them had acted more decisively than the last!

Each was stronger than the last!

"You, stay behind! The rest of you, go get someone!"

Mo Chen pointed calmly at the young man in white, then said to the other constables, "If I don't see your county magistrate within the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, prepare to collect his son's corpse!"

The young man in white dropped to his knees with a thud and began kowtowing frantically, crying and wailing.

"I was wrong! I know I was wrong!"

"I failed to recognize a great man! Big Brother, please let me go!"

"Miss, two misses, honored aunties, please spare me! I'll never dare do it again!"

Mo Chen sneered. "Why didn't you think of that earlier? If apologies were useful, what would Martial Suppression Academy be for?"

Tantai Xiasang and Su Jinse's eyes both lit up as they silently praised Mo Chen's words.

That was fucking domineering!

"Exactly! With the young man in white held hostage, the county magistrate will definitely have no choice but to come!"

Neither woman interrupted Mo Chen as he handled the matter himself. Instead, they watched his performance with great interest.

This junior brother whom they had acknowledged was indeed extraordinary.

Not only was his talent for martial arts monstrously high, but he also handled trivial matters with remarkable skill.

"Go get someone! Hurry! Go get my father!"

Seeing that Mo Chen and the others would not budge and were utterly cold-hearted, the young man in white was scared out of his wits. He turned around and shouted anxiously.

The two constables immediately rushed out of the tavern in a panic to notify the county magistrate.

A short while later.

Before even the time it took to drink a cup of tea had passed.

A carriage raced over. County Magistrate Zhang Haichang, covered in sweat, hurried up to the second floor. With both hands raised, he bowed deeply from afar.

"Zhang Haichang, county magistrate of Yushang County, pays respects to the envoy of Martial Suppression Academy!"

On the way over, he had thoroughly inquired about Mo Chen and the others' characteristics.

When he learned that several of them carried curved sabers at their waists, he had sucked in a sharp breath.

Martial Suppression Academy!

An envoy from Martial Suppression Academy had arrived!

Upon seeing County Magistrate Zhang Haichang arrive, Mo Chen turned to Tantai Xiasang. "Senior Sister, I'll leave the rest to you!"

After all, he was not yet a disciple of Martial Suppression Academy.

It was naturally inappropriate for him to continue involving himself in a matter concerning a county magistrate.

"Fine!" Tantai Xiasang's eyes showed approval as she stood up. She directly took Su Jinse's Demon-Suppressing Saber and rested it on County Magistrate Zhang Haichang's shoulder.

The county magistrate cried out in terror on the spot, "Mercy, Envoy! Mercy, Envoy! My worthless son offended you, Envoy, but I truly knew nothing of it! The moment I heard, I rushed here at once!"

After saying that, he turned and kicked the young man in white to the ground, roaring furiously, "You little beast! Look what you've done!"

The young man in white lay sprawled on the ground, crying bitterly. "Father! Save me! Save me!"

Zhang Haichang gritted his teeth and looked at Tantai Xiasang pleadingly. "Envoy, please spare my worthless son for the sake of my many years managing Yushang County!"

Tantai Xiasang nodded. "I can spare him."

Zhang Haichang and the young man in white were overjoyed.

But before either of them could cup their hands in thanks, a flash of blade light swept forth!

Zhang Haichang's head flew straight into the air.

"Ahhh!!!" Piercing screams spread through the entire tavern.

The young man in white collapsed limply to the floor in terror. A foul stench rose into the air as a large wet patch spread beneath his robe.

Tantai Xiasang said flatly, "But I cannot spare you!"

As a local official entrusted with the people's welfare, he had actually dared use the county office's authority and force to oppress and exploit the common people.

Such a person had to be killed without question. There could be no hesitation whatsoever!

If people like him were allowed to live.

That would be contempt for the people of the world and would shake the very foundation upon which Martial Suppression Academy stood.

"Disciples of Martial Suppression Academy, heed my command!"

Tantai Xiasang suddenly turned around and shouted coldly.

"Present!" All the outer disciples dropped to one knee in unison, their expressions turning solemn.

"Confiscate the Yushang County office! Purge every corrupt official in the county! Any who resist or attempt to flee shall be killed without mercy!"

"Yes!!!"

Su Jinse took back her Demon-Suppressing Saber and led the way outside. "Move out!"

All the outer disciples of Martial Suppression Academy quickly formed into ranks and left the tavern in orderly formation, deploying in every direction.

Inside the tavern.

All the martial arts school disciples, including Mo Chen, watched this scene with deep shock in their hearts.

Originally, none of them had fully understood just how much authority Martial Suppression Academy possessed.

Today, reality had taught them a lesson.

The meaning behind the words Martial Suppression Academy also filled everyone with righteous passion and a sense of duty and responsibility to protect the common people.

Rather than calling Martial Suppression Academy the supervisory body of the Martial Suppression Office, it would be more accurate to say that Martial Suppression Academy is the true centralized power machine of the Martial Suppression Office! An army with terrifying combat strength!

Mo Chen murmured to himself inwardly.

Witnessing Martial Suppression Academy handle a case firsthand this time gave him a far deeper understanding of the academy.

What Martial Suppression Academy won over was not the hearts of the gentry and powerful clans, but the hearts of the common people.

Only with the people's support.

Could Martial Suppression Academy gain an endless influx of talent, strengthen itself, and continue its martial legacy.

Since ancient times, whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world.

Whether on Earth or in Great Mystic, this principle is undeniably correct!

With that thought, Mo Chen drew a deep breath and fixed his gaze on the young man in white.

Splat!

With one slash, he severed the young man's head, grabbed it by the hair, and threw it out the window, drawing startled cries and screams from the watching townsfolk.

Tantai Xiasang suddenly turned to look at Mo Chen.

Mo Chen smiled at her. "Uproot the grass and destroy the roots! What use is there in keeping scum like him alive?"

Tantai Xiasang frowned. "I promised to spare his life..."

Mo Chen spread his hands. "You promised to spare him. I didn't. Don't glare at me. Don't forget, I'm not a member of Martial Suppression Academy yet, so I don't need to obey your orders!"

Tantai Xiasang was immediately left frustrated and speechless.

Seeing Mo Chen's lazy, shameless manner, she secretly ground her teeth and marked down this debt in her heart.

Still, she knew that Mo Chen had a point.

If the roots were not removed, the grass would grow again with the spring breeze.

Especially a rotten root like this one, who abducted women and bullied the people—it had to be eliminated!