coobybook Chapter 711 Purge (4)
Chapter 711 Purge (4)
Chapter 711 Purge (Part 4)
"Oh my, that Long Jiaojiao, if she were only exceptionally talented, that would be one thing. There are countless people in the world with outstanding talents, like carp crossing a river or stars in the sky."
The storyteller took a small sip of tea and continued.
"The key is that this woman is beautiful and kind-hearted, always helping the good and punishing the evil, and often standing up for the underdog. Before, there were rampant bandits in Yandang Mountain who were harming the people. She wiped out eighteen bandit strongholds and challenged the evil master 'Lu Buping' with her sword, acting on behalf of heaven. She can be called a heroine!"
"Such a fine man, it's a pity that heaven is jealous of his talent, as you all know..."
Just as the storyteller was about to continue, he was interrupted by someone in the audience.
"What nonsense about the heavens being jealous of talent!"
The one who slammed her hand on the table and started cursing was a woman. She was dressed in a light blue outfit, with a hood on her head and a bright red whip wrapped around her waist, looking every bit the female knight-errant.
"Why do you say that? Long Jiaojiao is a famous heroine in my Huayang area, and is respected by the people..." The storyteller frowned slightly.
But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted again.
"Then let me ask you, what was Long Jiaojiao's fate? How did she die? Was it truly a case of heaven being jealous of talent?" the woman in green asked calmly.
However, although her words were calm, upon closer listening, there seemed to be a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.
"This..." Upon hearing this question, the storyteller's face immediately turned ugly, and he stammered, unable to answer.
Need I say more?
Naturally, it's that name that can't be mentioned.
If there's anyone in the Huayang area who's absolutely not to be trifled with, this person is one of them. "Hesitant and indecisive!" the woman in green sneered. "If my sister knew that the person she's protecting doesn't even dare to say the name of her enemy, she really shouldn't know how disappointed she would be!"
"Young lady, watch your words!" The storyteller's expression changed drastically.
"What is there to be afraid of saying?" the woman in green retorted. "The Beast Demon... Han Yi... and those corrupt officials in the court, they forced my sister to her death... I, Long Lanlan, will one day avenge her and make her pay for her blood debts!"
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and left without hesitation, seemingly worried that something unexpected might happen.
The once bustling and somewhat noisy teahouse hall instantly fell silent.
It seemed to be a taboo name that couldn't be mentioned, and when someone suddenly uttered it, it shocked everyone.
Han Yi, the sect leader of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, was actually the former sect leader of the Nine Curves Sect, the Beast Demon Han Yi.
They were also remnants of Jingtian Manor who had been wanted in the past. This was an unspoken truth in the hearts of everyone in Huayang.
Beast Demon...
When this nickname was first used, it was mostly taken as a joke, and people didn't really think that the person was like that.
After all, everyone knows that the reason why so many soldiers of the government army were killed by Han Yi was not without reason; he was born with a love for killing.
He was wanted and hunted for a reason, and he was forced to fight back.
Later, the Nine-Bend Sect settled down in the mountains. After changing its name to the Myriad Beasts Sect, it took action many times and did a lot of good deeds.
Especially after cooperating with the Hu family to wipe out the evil force Mingyu Sect.
It has also won over a huge wave of goodwill among the people of Huayang.
Regardless of the name or terminology used, such behavior is that of a respectable and upright person.
In addition, most people in the Huayang area have a good impression of the former Jingtianzhuang.
Consequently, they also had a very positive impression of the Myriad Beasts Sect, which inherited the legacy of Jingtian Manor.
But now...
The months-long, continuous slaughter, along with the unique howls of wolves that the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect used when they launched a combined attack, have become a persistent nightmare for many.
Everyone knows that where the howl of wolves is heard, there will inevitably be bloodshed and heavy casualties.
Families were destroyed, people died, and descendants were cut off. Wives and children were separated, and people were forced to become homeless.
Thus, a force will vanish into thin air.
Thanks to the deliberate propaganda and hype by those with ulterior motives, the name Han Yi the Beast Demon has truly taken root in people's hearts, and no one dares to provoke him.
"Long Lanlan... Long Jiaojiao..." Inside the private room on the second floor, Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, watching the woman in green leave, lost in thought. It was indeed true.
The Myriad Beasts Sect was indeed involved in the Long Jiaojiao incident.
However, the main task he was responsible for was intelligence gathering.
He clearly remembered that Long Jiaojiao was clearly dealt with by a military expert, so how did the blame suddenly fall on their Ten Thousand Beasts Sect?
unless…...
He thought of a possibility.
Watching the woman in green leave, Han Yi shook his head but did not get up.
He wouldn't go so far as to lay a hand on a little girl.
Even if this little girl cultivates for another hundred years, she still won't be his match.
Furthermore, it's obvious that someone is framing us behind our backs, spreading rumors, and pointing all the blame at the Myriad Beasts Sect.
Once you take action, won't you be stuck with the blame? The key is to figure out the reasons behind the hatred.
This is actually not difficult; you just need to figure out who will benefit the most from it.
The government army took the lead in eliminating evil forces and disciplining martial arts practitioners.
If we throw all the dirty water on the head of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, we can both protect our reputation and achieve our goal. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
Even at the very end, when resentment reaches its peak and most of the objectives have been achieved, they might just use someone else to eliminate them and quell public discontent.
So this idea...
Han Yi's expression turned somewhat serious.
The Hu family... is unlikely to do such a thing.
After all, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect now has a close cooperative relationship with the Hu family.
The tarnished reputation of the Myriad Beasts Sect would also negatively impact the Hu family. Of course, the most important point is that he believed in **.
If they really wanted to harm the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, they would never have gone to such lengths to help clear their name and make so many connections in the early stages.
Just ignore it.
If it were any other member of the Hu family secretly resorting to such underhanded tactics, ** would absolutely not agree to it.
so…...
Only Fan Hongchou, on the side of the imperial guards…
To protect their reputation, they smeared the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.
“No wonder… he doesn’t hold a grudge about the past…” Han Yi’s thoughts flashed through his mind, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
When Fan Hongchou promised to forgive and forget those wanted criminals, he knew it wouldn't be that simple.
The intention lies here.
Faced with this situation, Han Yi was at a loss and couldn't think of a good solution. He didn't care about reputation or such external fame.
So what if he's a beastman? He'll eat and live his life as usual.
It's just that others see him with more fear.
But if it implicates the entire sect, and everyone in the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is dragged into it, then it's a different story.
Once a sect's reputation is ruined, it's like a rat in the sewer, hated by everyone.
Various external industries will be affected, and talented disciples in the vicinity may consider joining other forces. Even when they go out to carry out missions, they will be affected by prejudiced views.
Over time, this will shake the foundation of the sect and affect its future, which is not a good thing.
Han Yi was well aware of these drawbacks.
There was no solution.
Having just joined the government army, I can't go back on my word and directly disobey orders.
How do we explain this to them?
And what about Fan Hongchou's side? Could it be another round of government troops chasing and arresting him?
Let's take it one step at a time...
Han Yi shook his head helplessly and sighed slowly.
"Waaaaah..."
Just then, a weeping procession passed by outside the window downstairs.
Women and the elderly wore mourning clothes, and white paper money fell like a heavy rain.
In the middle of the procession, a child with a blank expression, dressed in hemp clothes and straw sandals, carrying a basin for filial piety, was being surrounded by the procession as he moved forward.
"Isn't this the old master of the Feng family? He was fine just a few days ago, how could he just disappear like that?" After the woman in blue walked away, the people in the teahouse seemed to have forgotten what had just happened, and some discussion gradually broke out.
"Alas, it's all because the Feng family's descendants are unworthy and have offended the wrong people. The old man was so angry that he died. He just passed away last night."
Someone sighed.
"The Feng family is a powerful family. They control a lot of the fur trade in the Huayang area. Apart from a few individuals, who can't afford to offend them?"
"Unfortunately, it was those same few people... One of the young masters from the Feng family harassed the second young lady of the Hu family... I heard that she was furious and wanted to wipe out the entire Feng family... Otherwise, would the old master have been so upset about such a trivial matter that he would have died of anger?"
“The Hu family? I was wondering…” A chorus of voices suddenly rang out in the teahouse, filled with realization.
In the Huayang area today, the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect is the largest sect.
Therefore, the Hu family is the most powerful family that controls everything in Huayang.
These are all powerful entities that ordinary small forces wouldn't dare to touch...
"The second young lady of the Hu family..." Han Yi was slightly taken aback, "Isn't that... Hu Youyou?"
He had met Hu Youyou once, and at the time he only felt that she had a rather fiery personality.
Unexpectedly, a small matter led to the death of an entire family.
However, the Feng family was at fault first, so there's not much that can be said about them.
Nobody can control that.
"what?"
Han Yi had rested enough, so he casually picked up his cloak and was about to get up and leave when, in a fleeting glance, he spotted a familiar figure in the funeral procession below.
Dressed in white with a white cloth on his head, he had a handsome face, a slender waist, and a beautiful, long figure.
It was none other than Huang Rong from Yangzhi Academy, a fellow disciple who had been making calls everywhere to find part-time jobs to earn money together when he first entered Jingtian Manor several years ago.
The other person seemed to have noticed him as well, looking over with a questioning gaze in her beautiful eyes.
Their eyes met for a moment, then Han Yi turned around, put on the cloak that concealed his identity, and strode away.
Everyone has their own choices.
Huang Rong chose to leave the sect, marry into a wealthy family, and sever all ties with her former classmates.
This is her own path, her own choice, and she must take responsibility for it.
The tiny, insignificant bond between Han Yi and her had long since dissipated and faded with time.
......
"Waaaaah... Dad... you died so tragically... Waaah..."
As Huang Rong walked through the funeral procession, he looked away, his emotions still unsettled.
She was certain she hadn't misread it, even though it was a bit blurry from a distance.
The person he saw was Han Yi from Jiuquyuan, a classmate he had a good relationship with when he was young.
Over the years, through ups and downs, so many things have happened, and everyone has changed dramatically.
But those deep, calm eyes, which seemed to see through everything in the world and had everything under control, remained unchanged.
Having been separated for so many years, their lives have taken very different turns, and their connection has long been severed.
After marrying into the wealthy Feng family, she spent most of her time at home taking care of her husband and children, but she still heard about the major events happening in the martial arts world. Her original sect, Jingtian Manor, was found guilty of treason and forced to disband, and many acquaintances were listed as wanted criminals.
At that time, Huang Rong felt incredibly emotional, and even somewhat fortunate.
I'm so glad I made the wise choice to leave the sect early and marry into a wealthy family.
Those elite disciples who were more talented than her, more diligent in their cultivation, and had higher realms than her were high above her, and some even looked down on her.
They fled in panic, running for their lives day and night.
The luckier ones managed to escape to the countryside or elsewhere, hiding their faces like rats in the sewers, living in constant fear.
Those who were unlucky were caught on the spot, beheaded, and their bodies separated from their heads. Later, Han Yi led the Nine Turns Sect to establish a foothold in the deep mountains, and their deeds became known.
Huang Rong thus learned of the crimes Han Yi had committed.
On the one hand, she was surprised and delighted that Han Yi, a former friend, was still alive and had become the head of a powerful force.
On the other hand, she subconsciously hid her past, afraid that people would know about her previous relationship with Han Yi.
After all, as a wealthy lady in the Feng family, her daily tasks mainly consisted of looking after the children and buying clothes. Her biggest headache was worrying about what to eat for the next meal.
Life couldn't be more wonderful.
If I get involved because of Han Yi and my life changes as a result, wouldn't I be unjustly killed?
There's nowhere to turn for justice when you cry.
I've heard that the Nine-Bend Gate is hidden deep in the mountains and forests, where people live on the wind and dew, wearing barely any clothes, surrounded by poisonous insects and plants, with nowhere to sleep peacefully. It's completely different from her idyllic life.
Therefore, Huang Rong gradually stopped paying attention to things in the martial arts world and focused on being a good wife and mother and taking care of her family. Subconsciously, she became distant from her past life of martial arts training.
However, eternal happiness only exists in fairy tales.
The upheaval that occurred in the Feng family...