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Chapter 486: Chapter 482: The Importance of Divine Speed
"Mountain and Sky Tower?"
Qiao Muqi was stunned upon hearing Gu Jinlai’s words.
Immediately after, he exclaimed incredulously, "Zone Leader, what did you just say? Our next target..."
"Mountain and Sky Tower, I believe I made myself very clear."
Gu Jinlai declared.
"Hiss!"
Qiao Muqi gasped in shock instantly.
Mountain and Sky Tower!
That was the construction firm of the Yue Family.
In Wind and Rain City, all housing planning and construction had to be handled by them; if they did not undertake the project, building applications simply would not get approved.
Even if a building was completed, if they hadn’t been involved, it would be forcibly demolished on the pretext of violation.
And the power behind them...
Was none other than one of Wind and Rain City’s nine Martial Saints—Yue Qushan.
For a moment, Qiao Muqi’s voice trembled, "Zone Leader... Mount and Sky Tower, that’s..."
"Yue Qushan, the Martial Saint. I know, but Mountain and Sky Tower have been forcefully demolishing, seizing lands, and engaging in forced sales, committing all kinds of atrocities. In the past decade, nearly every loft and courtyard in the Outer City District has been tainted by the blood shed by people from Mountain and Sky Tower; on our hands, we hold clear evidence that thirty-four of these people should be executed on the spot!"
As Gu Jinlai spoke, he scoffed coldly, "Moreover, as far as I know, quite a few suspects are concealing themselves in Mountain and Sky Tower! Now, it has become a den of filth. If we cannot purge it, how can we uphold the dignity of our Outer City District’s laws?"
"But... but..."
Qiao Muqi was somewhat anxious.
It was one thing for Gu Jinlai to target forces with backgrounds of merely Martial Kings or even Devas Level.
With his combat power comparable to that of Peak Heavenly Beings, he was able to suppress them.
But...
"Behind Mountain and Sky Tower stands the Martial Saint Yue, Zone Leader, do you really intend..."
"What about the Martial Saint Yue? Can he be above the law!?"
Filled with righteous indignation, Gu Jinlai proclaimed, "As soon as the Holy Dynasty was established, the great Emperor himself had said he would learn from the failures of the Holy Land, to establish a fair and unified human nation to combat the encroachment of Devils. Anyone who undermines the unity and stability of the Holy Dynasty is an enemy of the Dynasty, and as such will never be tolerated!"
Qiao Muqi stared at Gu Jinlai, his lips trembling, unable to speak for a moment.
Did he not know what consequences this action might bring?
Was their Zone Leader an idiot?
No!
How could an idiot possess combat power comparable to that of Peak Heavenly Beings?
How could an idiot be entrusted with important duties by City Lord Zhao Hua?
There was only one explanation!
He was acting under the orders of City Lord Zhao, with the City Lord himself backing him up, or it was even City Lord Zhao himself who wanted to move against the Martial Saint Yue.
Therefore, he naturally had no fear of the Martial Saint Yue.
Realizing this, Qiao Muqi shivered and immediately gathered his spirits, "I understand. I will assemble the men and raid Mountain and Sky Tower right away!"
"Good, keep the operation confidential. Do not let a single harmful element escape."
...
Soon, personnel were gathered outside the Zone Master Mansion.
Since Gu Jinlai had not disclosed the target of the operation to anyone other than Qiao Muqi, there was no need to worry about information leaks.
Even some families outside the city, upon receiving the news, were secretly complaining.
This Zone Leader was stirring things up again.
Those families involved in black and gray businesses had already moved their people to the Inner City or sought protection under some major powers. Those with the means had even temporarily avoided the fray by hiding in surrounding cities. Therefore, this deployment by the Zone Master Mansion actually seemed somewhat undisturbed.
At most, some people realized from this operation that the Zone Leader, who had been absent for half a month, was back and warned each other to be cautious in the coming period.
Besides that, it was business as usual for everyone else.
In such circumstances, when Gu Jinlai and his party arrived at Mountain and Sky Tower, a sizable party was even taking place inside the building, completely disregarding the movements of the Zone Master Mansion.
...
"Master of the Tower, that District Master Gu is leading his people in our direction,"
soon, a subordinate found Yue Qiuming, who was entertaining guests.
However, this tower master, coming from the Yue Family with combat power of a Peak Martial King, barely reacted, even scolding his subordinate, "So let him come. This Gu Jinlai, when he first took office, passed by our Mountain and Sky Tower several times, but which of those times did he dare to step into our Mountain and Sky Tower? By sitting in the position of Zone Leader, he clearly is a smart man, and a smart man should know who can be offended and who cannot."
His words also earned unanimous approval from the guests present.
"Exactly, behind Brother Yue stands Minister Yue. Even with ten times the courage, Gu Jinlai wouldn’t dare to touch Minister Yue’s property."
"Though Gu Jinlai bites around madly like a rabid dog, he’s not really mad. He knows what consequences he would face if he offends Brother Yue."
"I really envy Brother Yue; like our Miao Family, many of our stores have been closed, important people dispatched, or hidden in the Inner City."
The crowd spoke one after another, their expressions filled with flattery.
"You all flatter me too much. This Gu Jinlai acts recklessly; he probably won’t last much longer. We don’t need to pay him any heed,"
Yue Qiuming said, then called out to the crowd, "Continue the music, continue the dance."
No sooner had he spoken than a loud yell came from outside, "Zone Master Mansion conducting business, all unrelated persons must withdraw immediately."
This was followed by another command, "Surround the entire building, no one is allowed out; anyone who dares resist or obstruct law enforcement will be executed without mercy!"
Then, they felt many people converging from all directions.
Although their cultivation was not high, this action of directly surrounding Mountain and Sky Tower greatly insulted Yue Qiuming, "Such audacity!"
The others inside were somewhat doubtful and apprehensive.
"The Zone Master Mansion? Gu Jinlai really came for Mountain and Sky Tower?"
"How could this be... How could Gu Jinlai have the audacity to target the Yue Family’s property?"
"I think this Zone Leader Gu Jinlai doesn’t want his position anymore!"
Amidst the murmurs, Yue Qiuming suddenly rose to his feet and strode toward the balcony outside the building.
"Gu Jinlai!"
He shouted loudly.
Before he could open his mouth, Gu Jinlai, who had already surrounded the Mountain and Sky Tower, leaped into the air, his gaze landing on him as he indifferently said: "Yue Qiuming, I have ample evidence to prove that, over the years, you have used the Mountain and Sky Tower as a base to engage in murder, extortion, blackmail, and detention among various illegal activities. By law, I am arresting you to be tried by the Law Enforcement Court. Now, surrender, or if you resist, you will be killed without mercy!"
"Gu Jinlai, have you gone mad? How dare you lay a hand on the Yue Family’s property!?"
Yue Qiuming glared at Gu Jinlai and yelled angrily.
"Mad? Oh, I see, you’re cursing me."
Gu Jinlai nodded: "Cursing me means you want to kill me, and wanting to kill me naturally means resisting arrest, obstinately unenlightened. I’ve already warned you, yet you chose to stubbornly resist to the end by law..."
His words made Yue Qiuming’s complexion change.
Suddenly realizing that he was facing someone whose combat power matched that of Peak Heavenly Beings.
Although he was a Peak Martial King, in comparison to someone like Gu Jinlai, a "Peak Heavenly Being," he naturally couldn’t stand a chance.
A wise man does not stand under a wall that is about to collapse.
Facing such an opponent, it’s only right first to agree with his ideas to preserve oneself and stall for time, requesting Yue Martial Saint to uphold justice for them.
With this thought, he quickly said, "Stop, I am willing to cooperate and go for interrogation..."
"Be executed!"
In the next instant, thunder roared.
The serene daylight seemed to burst with a clap of thunder.
In the instant when positive and negative electrons collided, a Thunder Sword formed and struck from above.
"Gu Jinlai!"
Yue Qiuming shouted, his Martial Arts Will bursting forth, trying to dodge at the fastest speed.
But facing the Thunder Sword of Gu Jinlai, which could instantly annihilate even Peak Demon Kings, his body had barely begun to move when he was already struck by the thunder, the violent energy instantly destroying his bodily structure, turning him into a charred corpse on the spot.
"Uncle!"
From a distance, several Yue Family experts simultaneously changed their expressions.
"Quick, quickly convey this news to my father!"
"Let’s go!"
"Stop! Don’t give Gu Jinlai a reason to act! Stall for time, wait for father to arrive!"
These people reacted extremely quickly.
Some wanted to break away from the building immediately, while others preferred to follow the situation.
Seeing this, Gu Jinlai couldn’t be bothered to waste time.
The Domain of Thunder Light spread.
"Having warned and still the Yue Family resists obstinately, now they shall be judged on the spot and executed forthwith!"
"Rumble!"
The thunder roared and intersected.
Under the envelopment of the Thunder Light Domain, several Red-named individuals fell dead directly from the electrical strikes.
It wasn’t just the Yue Family resounding with thunder, many guests entertained by the Yue Family also met the same fate.
Among them, many screamed trying to dissociate themselves from the Yue Family, but Gu Jinlai was indifferent.
Whoever bore the Karma as Bright Red as blood was not spared, all were instantly annihilated.
In a moment, up to several dozens of people perished under the thunder and lightning.
The thunder continued to strike for dozens of breaths.
Only then did it gradually cease.
Yet, the terrifying electrical light still loomed around Gu Jinlai, intermittently shooting out chilling flashes, leaving Qiao Muqi and others trembling at heart.
"Seize the Mountain and Sky Tower."
Gu Jinlai calmly ordered.
"Yes."
Qiao Muqi responded, somewhat tremulously.
Meanwhile, his gaze turned towards a direction in the Inner City.
There, a massive Qi had been rapidly approaching.
He recognized this Qi!
It belonged to the backbone of the Mountain and Sky Tower, or rather, the Yue Family’s magic stabilizer, Martial Saint Yue Qushan!
However, this Martial Saint, upon rushing out of the Inner City and seeing clearly who had taken action, suddenly stopped.
Then...
He simply turned back.
Watching the Mountain and Sky Tower about to be seized, indifferent.
This scene, while baffling him, also made him more certain of his speculation.
This was a power struggle between the City Lord and Yue Martial Saint.
Through Gu Jinlai and Yue Martial Saint’s confrontation.
"Qiao Muqi, you take half the people and seize the Mountain and Sky Tower with utmost speed, the rest, come with me."
As Gu Jinlai spoke, his gaze shifted towards another direction.
Civil Medicine Workshop.
The Mu Family, Mu Changsheng’s enterprise.
Speed is of the essence.
He intended to wipe out these major forces that should have been dealt with long ago before the Inner City could react.
