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Chapter 487: Chapter 483 Cao Family
Civil Medicine Workshop, Zong’s Martial Arts Hall, Earth Car Shop...
Gu Jinlai’s actions were extremely efficient.
He targeted these major powers and struck with full speed.
At the Mountain and Sky Tower, Gu Jinlai still spared a little time to inspect the loft.
But as time progressed, to ensure efficiency, after he had flattened these forces, he left a team behind and immediately rushed towards the next target.
The entire process from start to finish wouldn’t exceed half an hour.
As time went on, the backgrounds of the forces he targeted grew increasingly astounding.
The Civil Medicine Workshop, supported by Martial Saint Mu Changsheng, engaged in the pharmaceutical industry. Many of Wind and Rain City’s medicines, including elixirs, had to be purchased from this workshop. Even external major power brands had to process the necessary permits through them, otherwise, they had no right to sell.
Zong’s Martial Arts Hall was established by people from Martial Saint Sect Yan, providing security services for many merchants and residents.
If one didn’t purchase the security services from Zong’s Martial Arts Hall...
Perhaps devils would descend by night and exterminate their entire household.
The backing of Earth Car Shop climbed even higher, reaching one of the Four Great Giants, Military Leader Cao Wudao.
This was a Cao Family enterprise.
When Gu Jinlai, along with Qiao Muqi and others, arrived at Earth Car Shop, this formidable Martial King couldn’t help but tremble slightly.
Even though he had firmly believed that Gu Jinlai was a knife pushed forward by the City Lord to target Yue Qushan’s Yue Martial Saint, at this moment, such thoughts were thoroughly shattered.
Even if City Lord Zhao truly intended to strike against a certain Martial Saint below, targeting one person for a period of time would be the limit.
But Gu Jinlai...
Not only did Yue Family’s Tower get completely uprooted, but Martial Saint Mu’s pharmacy and Martial Saint Zong’s martial hall also couldn’t escape the same fate.
To strike against three Martial Saints at the same time!?
This was essentially shattering the foundations of Wind and Rain City!
Especially now...
He had actually arrived at Earth Car Shop, a Cao Family enterprise!?
This was Military Leader Cao Wudao, who stood as one of the Four Great Giants, just like City Lord Zhao!
...
By this time, Earth Car Shop had already gathered several top experts.
They too had heard of Gu Jinlai crazily inspecting one large force after another, but those who resisted were dealt with on the spot.
The number of top experts who had died at his hands had already exceeded a hundred.
Upon receiving news that Gu Jinlai was targeting their Earth Car Shop next, these top experts gathered one by one.
When they saw him really appear outside Earth Car Shop, among many experts who rushed over, a leading Peak Heavenly Being soared into the sky and bellowed, "Gu Jinlai, I see you’ve really gone mad! I’ve already messaged the Military Leader, and he’s even informed the City Lord. Soon, an order to strip you of your Zone Leader position will be issued. Within Wind and Rain City, we absolutely won’t tolerate such arrogant and reckless behavior!"
His words made many of those from the Zone Master Mansion who followed Gu Jinlai appear greatly disconcerted.
After all, they also knew that Gu Jinlai provoking so many major powers would inevitably stir up tremendous trouble within Wind and Rain City.
Especially now...
Earth Car Shop was indeed a Cao Family enterprise.
And Military Leader Cao Wudao, who was considered one of the Four Great Giants just like the City Lord.
"Cleansing the Outer City was indeed an order issued by the City Lord. I am merely acting on orders. Do you think the City Lord will contradict himself based on your mere words?"
Gu Jinlai spoke calmly, "Moreover, even if the City Lord does issue some command later, that will be a matter for the future. As long as I hold the position of Zone Leader for one day, I must devote myself wholeheartedly and absolutely not condone any detrimental influences."
Having said that, he declared loudly, "Earth Car Shop is involved in numerous major cases. Everyone present stay where you are, do not act rashly, and submit to the law enforcement officials for one-on-one questioning and investigation. If anyone dares to disobey orders and resist stubbornly... they will be executed on the spot."
"Gu Jinlai, you dare!"
The aura of this Peak Heavenly Being continued to soar, "Others may fear you, but I, Cao Tiangang, do not!"
As the only Peak Heavenly Being of the younger generation in the Cao Family, Cao Family’s Young Master, who had the potential to forge a Golden Body and achieve the status of a Saint, he had the confidence to say these words.
Behind him, one Heavenly Being and four Great Martial Kings who were gathered likewise burst forth with their own auras, merging with that of Cao Tiangang. The combined aura of the six seemed to surpass the constraints of a Peak Heavenly Being, reaching a level comparable to that of a Seventh Rank National Guardian Devas.
"It seems you intend to resist to the end..."
As Gu Jinlai spoke, the power of the Thunder Light Domain was instantly unleashed, engulfing the entire Earth Car Shop within it.
"The stubborn and unyielding shall be killed without mercy!"
"Boom boom boom!"
Thunder cracked the sky!
"Stop!"
At that moment, a voice suddenly came from afar.
Shortly thereafter, Grand Steward Luo Bing from the City Lord Mansion broke through the sky at an incredible speed, holding a token and shouted, "The City Lord commands, summoning Gu Jinlai to the City Lord Mansion immediately."
"Hahaha, the City Lord’s order is here, Gu Jinlai, you’re finished!"
Cao Tiangang burst into wild laughter.
Those around him likewise breathed a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted.
But...
Gu Jinlai showed no signs of restraining the power of the Thunder Light Domain, "Once I’ve purged the traitors, I will report to the City Lord about the progress of my actions."
As soon as he finished speaking, myriad thunderbolts transformed into numerous beams of sword light, resembling silver chains crisscrossing the void, roaring as they targeted the several Red-named individuals right before his "eyes".
"Gu Jinlai!"
Luo Bing let out an angry roar.
"You..."
Cao Tiangang also shouted furiously, his divine skills activated, and the Dao Artifact Level flying sword in his hand transformed directly into a flame dragon, biting towards the Thunder Sword.
This was one of his Mahayana divine skills—Flame Dragon Break.
Unfortunately, the roaring flame dragon was pierced by a silver light the moment it touched the Thunder Sword. Immediately afterward, the silver light broke the sky with a swift turn and struck his body.
If it weren’t for a defense-oriented Quasi-Dao Artifact, similar to a treasure mirror, that appeared in front of him in time, that Thunder Sword could have killed him on the spot.
Even so, he couldn’t help but stiffen all over, widening his eyes in disbelief, his face filled with incredulity, "This... this kind of power... are you a Saint... a Saint!?"
Gu Jinlai was actually a Saint!?
Wasn’t he just a pawn chosen by the City Lord and his father among others?
A tool person used to clean up the Outer City District, to deal with investigations from above when the time came.
How could he...
Be this powerful!?
"Hmm!?"
Gu Jinlai looked at Cao Tiangang somewhat unexpectedly.
He actually wasn’t dead?
Ultimately, the power was too dispersed.
This Thunder Sword had split into dozens, striking towards dozens of figures.
All the others were reduced to char under the thunder, and this Cao Tiangang, evidently a key figure in the Cao Family, a mere Deva, yet possessing a Dao Artifact and protected by a Quasi-Dao Artifact Level treasure, had a wealth unmatchable even by newly ascended Saints, which made it sensible that he blocked a fraction of the Thunder Sword’s power.
But...
He clenched his hand emptily.
The previously shattered Thunder Sword rapidly condensed in the Thunder Light Domain, turning directly into a spherical lightning bolt.
The energy contained within was more than twice as strong as the previous sword light!
"Not good!"
This scene caused Cao Tiangang’s pupils to shrink dramatically.
Yet, he found himself paralyzed at the moment, unable even to circulate the True Yuan within his body, only able to watch helplessly as the sphere of light swiftly formed...
For a moment, an unprecedented chill enveloped his entire body!
"Gu Jinlai!"
The hastily arriving Grand Steward, Luo Bing, roared, "Cao Tiangang is the chosen heir by Cao Junzhu, the Young Master of the Cao Family. If you dare to lay a hand on him, under the thunderous wrath of City Lord Zhao and Cao Junzhu, you will undoubtedly die!"
"Is that so? I don’t believe it,"
the voice of Gu Jinlai boomed like a great bell in the void, "I, Gu Jinlai, have always acted uprightly, protected by the Qi of Hao Ran righteousness. You think to use the City Lord and Cao Junzhu’s names to press me!? I don’t believe it! No matter the status or background of these people, I always believe that Heaven and Earth are vast! Nothing is greater than the laws of the Holy Dynasty! And according to the evidence I’ve gathered, given the actions of Cao Tiangang and others, by law, they should be executed!"
"Boom!"
Thunderous booms like thunder punishment erupted in the skies the moment his words finished.
"No!"
As Cao Tiangang trembled all over, widening his eyes and watching helplessly, the spherical lightning streaked across the sky, instantly bursting into his body, its ferocious energy tearing apart and incinerating every organ, every cell, and finally...
His body shattered!
Exploded into ash!
Luo Bing, who was sprinting at full speed, abruptly halted.
Watching Cao Tiangang scream and disintegrate into ash, he felt his breath catch in his throat.
It took him a while before he managed to tremble slightly, his complexion gradually turning pale: "How dare you... how dare you... how could you dare..."
But then he remembered the news that came from Hai Feng City.
Gu Jinlai...
Was suspected of having killed the Deputy Army Commander of Hai Feng City, Martial Saint Lei Yuan.
If he really did it, he most likely possesses a combat power not inferior to a Top Martial Saint.
Maybe even a Peak Martial Saint.
With such strength, still recklessly disregarding numerous people’s presence and defying the City Lord’s orders, executing Cao Tiangang, whom Cao Wudao had put much effort and hope into as the heir of the Cao Family...
For a moment, he felt an unprecedented storm was about to come, poised to sweep the entire Wind and Rain City completely.
"Big trouble is brewing... big trouble is brewing..."
His lips trembled slightly.
Then, not daring to linger here a second longer, he turned around and, with utmost speed, headed towards the Inner City Lord Mansion.
Gu Jinlai let Luo Bing leave.
His gaze returned to the Earth Car Shop below, which he had already decimated of all the "main culprits," then waved his hand, "Seize the Earth Car Shop!"
Qiao Muqi’s scalp tingled, feeling utterly cold all over.
The Young Master of the Cao Family, Cao Tiangang, whom Martial Saint Cao Wudao viewed as the heir, was dead!?
He stood frozen there, unable for a moment to move.
However, aside from Qiao Muqi and others, Gu Jinlai’s party included many experts he had rescued from Chi Long Territory; these people cared not for much else.
At Gu Jinlai’s command, they surged in without hesitation.
