If I spare him, who will spare me?! (Seeking collection)

Merit!

One tael and seven qian!!

Qin Zheng's eyes suddenly lit up.

With this one tael and seven qian of merit, he might be able to elevate the Ghost-head Saber Technique to completion!

Although the Ghost-head Saber Technique wasn't a particularly powerful martial art, reaching completion should be enough to keep him alive!

Moreover, killing evil people grants merit.

Those who needed to be beheaded at this execution ground were all heinous criminals!

As the executioner, he was chopping off the heads of these criminals!

This meant that even if he did nothing, as long as he continued to work as an executioner at this execution ground.

an endless stream of wicked people would come into his hands, delivering merit to him!

This was far simpler than going out to uphold justice and do good deeds!

Thinking this, Qin Zheng suddenly felt that the job of executioner was tailor-made for him, an invaluable position!

Joy welled up in Qin Zheng's heart, and he immediately turned his gaze to the youth still shouting beside him.

In his eyes now, the other party was no longer a wicked person, but a shining piece of merit!

Taking a deep breath to calm his slightly agitated emotions.

Qin Zheng gripped his ghost-head saber, waiting for the appointed time. When the execution order fell, he would cleave the head, and the merit would be his!

Shi Yan heard no response and assumed that this executioner, who had narrowly escaped death, was simply terrified by what he had said.

He let out a cold laugh and continued, "To tell you the truth, I am the young master of the Golden Cicada Gang from Black Goose City!"

"You should know what to do and what not to do later!"

The moment he finished speaking, a loud voice echoed from the execution ground.

"The auspicious hour has arrived, execute!!"

In the covered seating area, Ji Changyin expressionlessly tossed out the execution token.

Receiving the order, Qin Zheng's eyes brightened. He immediately picked up the strong liquor beside him, took a large swig, and then forcefully sprayed it onto the wide ghost-head saber in his hand.

The sharp blade exuded a chilling aura, causing Shi Yan's heart to tremble.

Help me!

Father, save me!!

Qin Zheng aimed at Shi Yan's neck, his gaze fixed, and then raised the saber into the air.

The decapitation technique surfaced in his mind. His eyes hardened, and he instantly brought the saber down!

"Hold the blade!!"

Boom!!

At this critical juncture.

From among the onlookers watching the execution, a sudden shout exploded.

Its sound was like thunder, echoing in all directions.

Immediately, several figures in black broke through the cordon. Two of them rushed directly towards the seating area where Ji Changyin was.

"Insolent!"

Ji Changyin roared, then rose to his feet, grabbed the long saber by his side, and engaged the two black-clothed figures.

Meanwhile, another person rapidly moved towards Qin Zheng, who was in the process of swinging his saber.

The approaching figure moved like a leopard, covering dozens of meters in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, he was about to reach Qin Zheng.

At this moment, the edge of the ghost-head saber had just touched the back of Shi Yan's neck.

Swish!!

Suddenly, two silver glints flashed.

A sense of danger instantly erupted in Qin Zheng's heart.

Under this premonition, he was forced to abruptly lift his saber and block the two flying poisoned darts.

By then, the black-clothed man had already reached Qin Zheng.

Without any wasted movement, he grabbed Shi Yan from the ground and turned to escape.

"Why are you only making a move now!!"

Still in the terror of being beheaded, Shi Yan immediately cursed out loud to release his fear.

The black-clothed man frowned but said nothing. He merely glanced at Qin Zheng, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

As Qin Zheng watched the two figures about to escape, he immediately gripped his ghost-head saber, took a step forward, and swung his blade down.

"Where do you think you're going!!"

Qin Zheng roared, his body's strength erupting.

The Ghost-head Saber Technique moved swiftly and sharply, like a shadow, its chilling blade light instantly engulfing the two men attempting to flee.

Shua!!

The man in black, carrying someone, was significantly slower than before and couldn't dodge the attack.

He suddenly exerted force, throwing Shi Yan back the way they came, then spun around, revealing nimble daggers from his sleeves.

He then darted forward, intending to close the distance with Qin Zheng, thrusting the two daggers towards Qin Zheng's heart and neck.

Qin Zheng's eyes flickered, and he took a step back before meeting the daggers with his ghost-head saber.

The ghost-head saber, about five feet long and weighing thirty pounds, might not be as agile as the daggers.

However, with every clash, the man in black's hands trembled!

Qin Zheng's current body inherited the blessings of his ancestors, allowing him to continue as an executioner, naturally due to his extraordinary strength!

The fight continued unabated, and the man in black grew increasingly anxious.

He was skilled in Qinggong, but his close-quarters combat skills were not honed; he could only barely protect himself within Black Goose City.

He had initially thought he wouldn't need to act, merely needing to save someone from an executioner who knew no martial arts.

Who would have thought this executioner actually knew martial arts and saber techniques!

As they were locked in a stalemate, the soldiers in the execution ground finally reacted and began to surround them.

As for Shi Yan, his limbs were bound by ropes, and he could only move forward with great difficulty by wriggling.

"You all, hold him!"

Qin Zheng shouted, then used his saber to drive the man in black into the soldiers' encirclement.

He then broke free, took several strides, and reached Shi Yan, who was wriggling on the ground.

He grabbed the man and lifted him.

At this moment, Shi Yan's earlier arrogance had vanished, his face a mask of panic.

"Please! Let me go!"

"If you let me go, my father will give you anything you want!"

"Let me go, your captain accepted my father's bribe. If you let me go, he won't blame you!"

Shi Yan said in utter panic.

Qin Zheng's eyes narrowed at his words.

Then, a commotion erupted from the crowd outside the execution ground.

Clearly, seeing the situation change, someone intended to enter the execution ground to rescue him!

Qin Zheng didn't hesitate. He immediately released Shi Yan, then stepped on his back, pinning him down.

He could feign letting Shi Yan go, but if he let him go, would the Golden Cicada Gang behind him let him off?

Furthermore, the dark palm print on his chest was not giving Qin Zheng enough time to sever a head.

If he didn't gain this Merit and seek a change today, death would be the only outcome awaiting him!

With this thought, a ruthless glint flashed in Qin Zheng's eyes. He raised his ghost-head saber, aimed it at the back of Shi Yan's neck, and decisively brought the blade down!

Pfft!!

The head rolled to the ground, and hot, scarlet blood splattered outwards.

Merit was instantly obtained!

Before Qin Zheng could rejoice, he heard a roar from outside the execution ground!

"My son!!"

Then, a powerful aura surged forth.

Qin Zheng's expression darkened, and he immediately sent a sliver of his consciousness into his sea of consciousness.

He focused on the scroll and mentally commanded, "Ghost-head Saber Technique, upgrade!!"