Cao Zhengchun began making a scene. He even dragged out the Former Dynasty Royal Clan and its supposed "Immunity"—relics long consigned to the dustbin of history—to use as his shield.
The ugly spectacle filled everyone present with disgust and contempt.
"Immunity?"
Xu Anbang looked at him coldly. "Cao Zhengchun, have you forgotten? The old rulebook that granted you Immunity was burned decades ago."
"On Dragon Kingdom soil, no one stands above the law!"
"Guards!"
Marshal Long Qianshan's expression darkened, and he gave the order.
"Take the suspect, Cao Zhengchun, into custody immediately. Hold him for questioning!"
"Yes, sir!"
Several armed guards who had accompanied them stepped forward to arrest Cao Zhengchun.
But just then—
Yue Xiaofei spoke again.
"Wait."
He raised a hand, stopping the guards.
Everyone froze and looked at him in confusion.
Even Xu Anbang and the other two leaders looked baffled.
The evidence was conclusive. They had witnesses and physical proof. Why not arrest him?
"Xiaofei, you..."
Zhao Mengsheng frowned.
Yue Xiaofei offered no explanation. He simply looked at Cao Zhengchun.
"Letting them arrest you and put you on trial would be far too easy on you."
"You owe the Yue Family a blood debt. You owe one to the 137 souls who died at South Mountain."
"And blood debts must be paid in blood!"
Yue Xiaofei's voice was calm, but beneath it lay a boundless killing intent that made everyone's heart tremble.
"Listen carefully, Cao Zhengchun."
"I'm not killing you today. I'm not having you arrested, either."
"Go home. Stay alive, wash your neck, and wait for me."
"Because I'll take your life myself!"
"You'll wait for death in endless fear and despair!"
"You'll watch everything you treasure, the Cao Family you're so proud of, turn to ashes bit by bit at my hands!"
**"I'll kill