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The biting wind could not dispel the chilling aura of blood emanating from the Taicang Mu Family.
Lin Huaijin stood helplessly on the deck of the Star Skiff, somewhat bewildered by the scene before him.
Corpses lay strewn across the field, blood flowed freely...
Clearly, the Mu family had previously engaged in a battle that was extremely short in duration but of unprecedented scale.
And his lieutenant was definitely one of the most important members of that group.
But seeing this hellish scene before him, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine about the outcome of the battle, and that terrifying thought grew stronger and stronger—
Could it be that his Retainer General couldn't control his temper and went on a rampage with the local bullies of the Mu family?!
Lin Huaijin's breathing became slightly rapid, and he subconsciously took a step forward.
Behind him.
Chen Chuan and his three companions were equally stunned by the scene before them, completely unexpected that their captain had once again done something that would shake the Dragon Pool.
A direct clash with the Taicang Mu Family!
With Family Head at the half-step Dao Evolution Realm in charge, the Mu family's influence in the county is beyond doubt. Few of the Yao Xuan Envoy in the entire Dragon Pool dare to challenge the Mu family head-on!
Even if there were any, they would consult Prefect Lin beforehand.
But what about their own captain?
Judging from Prefect Lin's current reaction, he should be unaware of this matter.
I never imagined it would escalate into such a tragic situation.
Gongshu Yan shrank his neck and couldn't help but speak:
"This is too brutal. Could it be that Lord Ye is working with the Family Head of the Mu family...?"
Before he could finish speaking, he felt Chen Chuan's cold gaze sweep over him.
He immediately shut his mouth, realizing the situation.
"Don't say things you shouldn't say." Chen Chuan withdrew his gaze, trying his best to suppress the surging emotions in his heart, and indifferently reminded him:
"Don't forget how your Qingping City earned its purple merit. Without Lord Ye personally leading the team, you and I would probably both have died in that demon's trap."
"I misspoke," Gongshu Yan said with some remorse.
"It was a slip of the tongue, but with Captain Ye's skills, he can quickly kill even Great Demon at the half-step Dao Evolution Realm, so protecting himself shouldn't be a problem."
"..." Chen Chuan didn't speak, but he felt a little relieved.
Gongshu Yan's words were not without reason. Judging from the combat power that Lord Ye displayed that day, even the main force of the Taicang Mu Family would not have been able to keep him.
Unless the information about the Mu family in the files is incomplete.
Even so, he couldn't imagine Ye Li's defeat.
This doesn't explain why neither the Family Head the other side has shown up yet.
Chen Chuan was lost in thought, sighed softly, and said:
"Prefect Lin has already gone down; let's follow him."
The other three nodded, and then followed the other Yao Xuan Envoy on the Star Skiff down to the dilapidated Mu family mansion.
The air was thick with the scent of blood, making it clear that more than one saint had died here.
With survivors still alive, gathering information is not a difficult task.
Lin Huaijin's boot crushed a blood-stained jade thumb ring, the crisp sound of it shattering startling the Yao Xuan Envoy who were still in shock.
With a slight wave of the old man's hand.
The Yao Xuan Envoy behind him immediately grabbed a relatively rational member of the Mu family from the group of disoriented people on the ground.
"What exactly happened here?" Lin Huaijin asked in a low voice.
"Dead! They're all dead!"
However, this member of the Mu family was not in a good mental state either, uttering cries that sounded like madness:
"The Family Head and the elders... they were all killed by that monster!!"
Lin Huaijin's heart pounded as he listened, and he already had some guesses.
However, due to the man's problematic logic, he had no choice but to reach out and touch the man's forehead, transferring a wisp of pure Magic Power to calm his restless state of mind.
Only then did the direct descendant of the Mu family continue speaking, his voice trembling.
Starting from the time Mu Fusheng welcomed Ye Li, he still showed signs of mental breakdown from time to time... which shows how much cognitive shock he suffered.
Lin Huaijin listened for a long time before he could barely make out the general outline of what had happened.
A deep look of horror gradually appeared in his eyes and brows.
The huge weight that had been hanging over my heart finally eased.
Behind him.
The accompanying Dragon Pool Yao Xuan Envoy were all in an uproar.
The four men, including Chen Chuan, were momentarily convinced of their captain's terrifying record—he had killed them all again?!
Those are seven registered Saints! In addition, there is a veteran Family Head is at the half-step Dao Evolution Realm!
Even this couldn't stop Lord Ye alone?
The scene fell silent instantly.
After gesturing for the Mu family member who had been asking the question to be put down, the old man's gaze swept across the scene, and he couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement:
"This is too radical..."
Incredible.
Upon assuming office, he wiped out a well-known local family, all of whom possessed cultivation levels above the Saint level.
In all sixteen prefectures of the Xianjing Continent, we have never seen such a daring and reckless Retainer General!
Moreover, he's a newcomer who just took office.
Such courage and methods are enough to shake the entire Longtan Grand Commandery!
Lin Huaijin felt his long-dormant emotions being stirred up, and his face twitched slightly.
In fact, the other side did not give false information.
They really did send him to clean up the mess.
This so-called "basic control of the situation" is really hard to reconcile with the current reality.
"Lord Lin, what should we do with these remnants of the Mu family?"
A Yao Xuan Envoy tentatively approached and asked.
Upon hearing this, Lin Huaijin snapped out of his reverie, his brows furrowing slightly, and replied in a low voice:
"Take him back to the office first, and I will examine him in detail later."
"Yes!" Hundreds of Yao Xuan Envoy sprang into action.
That's the only slight drawback.
Although the Mu family has fallen from power, there are still many unanswered questions surrounding this matter.
For example, whether the Mu family truly relied on living people within the county to practice their skills, and whether they truly colluded with the former Dragon Pool County... all these questions still lack decisive evidence.
This is the downside of acting too quickly.
If evidence is not prepared adequately beforehand, it can easily become a point of contention in the case later.
Hopefully, we can still find it.
Lin Huaijin turned to the direct descendant of the Mu family and asked coldly, "Where is that Yao Xuan Envoy you mentioned?"
Upon hearing this, the remaining members of the Mu family all turned pale.
They were so terrified by the horrific scene that they almost lost control of their bladders. Even Mu Fusheng, who had made a breakthrough, was burned alive. Who would dare to look at where that god of death had gone?!
That's enough.
Lin Huaijin knew that asking them was useless, so he decided to send a message directly to the personal Tiger Tally.
Just then, a golden streak of light swept in from the depths of the Rear Mountain and landed steadily beside him.
Judging from his appearance, who else could it be but the lieutenant I had just appointed?
A slight smile unconsciously appeared on Lin Huaijin's lips.
After turning around and leading him to a secluded corner, he spoke slowly, his voice filled with obvious praise:
"Well done, I underestimated you."
Aside from the fact that the operation was too reckless, the enemy's annihilation operation can be considered as removing a potential cancer from Longtan.
No one is perfect.
The old man was already very content that someone else could accomplish such a feat on his behalf.
Whether this matter will bring good or bad fortune depends on his own investigative abilities.
Ye Li neither confirmed nor denied this, then directly summoned Mu Fusheng's spirit and calmly said:
"I've prepared the evidence regarding the Mu family's crimes. Do you have time to make contact now?"
Lin Huaijin: "...?"