I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 51 - 49: Justice Carved with a Knife!

Chapter 51: Chapter 49: Justice Carved with a Knife!

Before the doors of Linjiang Station, various parties converged.

The twelve junior flags and twelve day patrollers all shouted in unison, their oppressive force arriving!

Chief Clerk Yang felt a chill in his chest, thinking to himself, "It’s over, the opposition has the advantage now. If we don’t hand him over, it will be Master who is trampling the law."

His heart sank, feeling as if the tide had turned against them.

The other side didn’t demand release, just the transfer of the suspect for trial, and by doing so, they seized the moral high ground and the initiative.

If Master did not compromise now, he would seem to be acting unreasonably.

On both sides of the street, apart from the local populace, there were caravans from outside the city as well as forces from various establishments in Linjiang Square.

Pawnshops, gambling houses, brothels, salt shops, granaries, and the fishery gang all had powerful backers.

Handing the person over today would mean compromise, submission, and bowing one’s head.

As a result, the authority of Linjiang Station’s new Flag Commander would be utterly lost!

A myriad of thoughts flashed through Chief Clerk Yang’s mind, and his gaze suddenly fell on the old man’s corpse on the ground and the girl who had fainted from crying.

As his gaze slowly lifted, passing over Liang Hu and the twelve junior flags,

he finally looked toward the large gates of Linjiang Station, not far away.

In that instant, a sense of enlightenment rose in his heart.

This was no accident!

"Master!"

Liang Hu, at this moment stepping forward with his saber drawn, boldly stated, "Riding recklessly through the street, causing injury and death, according to the law, should be dealt with by the Outer South Government Office."

"After being tried by the Outer South Government Office and the criminal responsibility is determined, punishment shall be carried out."

"Without a trial, he is not a criminal, and it’s not your place to kill in the streets!"

"If you dare draw your sword, it would be an abuse of vigilante justice, a malicious killing."

Advancing forward, Liang Hu spoke solemnly, "Even though the Observatory has the duty to monitor the entire city, it cannot override the law!"

His saber pointed toward Lin Yan, saying, "If you dare act recklessly today, disregarding the laws, it would be a willful crime. To uphold the reputation of the Observatory, don’t blame me for cleaning our own house..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Yan’s figure flashed forth, drawing near.

In the clear daylight, a sudden flash of the sabre!

Though Liang Hu was on guard, he couldn’t help but feel a chill shoot through his heart, immediately raising his saber to block!

With a clang!

Liang Hu felt a severe pain in his palm, and in an instant, his grip was shattered!

His pupils constricted as he watched the saber in front of him suddenly break in two.

Yet the momentum of Master’s saber did not wane, still slashing down.

"You dare..."

Before his words ended, the saber struck his chest.

The sound of metal striking metal rang out!

The protective amulet bestowed by the Observatory cracked abruptly!

Liang Hu felt a lightness in his body, sensing himself being flung backward.

Then he shook violently, crashing harshly to the ground, raising his head only to feel the world spinning, all going dark.

A fishy taste welled up in his throat, and when he opened his mouth to spit, fresh blood sprayed forth.

He lay on his back, falling, and felt himself plummeting into darkness.

The atmosphere on the site immediately froze.

Everyone saw Linjiang Station’s Flag Commander suddenly lash out with his saber; Liang Hu was thrown back more than two yards, blood spurting from his mouth as he fell unconscious.

And it was not until this moment that Liang Hu’s broken saber hit the ground, the clear sound of metal echoing through the street.

The twelve junior flags beside Liang Hu, initially ready to rush forward, halted in that very moment, revealing expressions of horror.

The outside world was unaware of Flag Commander Liang’s true Cultivation.

But they were crystal clear!

A formidable Martial Artist!

Yet to be brought down so easily?

If not for the Observatory’s protective amulet, Liang Hu might have been cleaved in two just now!

Most of them had low Cultivation. If they had rushed forward, they would have died on this street for certain.

"Quick, save Flag Commander Liang!"

Someone shouted loudly, and the twelve small flags hurriedly retreated, lifting the unconscious Liang Hu and swiftly leaving.

The atmosphere here grew even more heavy and forbidding.

Zhao Yuan’s expression turned much more serious, and he felt a growing sense of fear towards this "brute".

Lin Yan’s knife once again descended, this time pointing towards the young master of the Liu Family.

But his gaze was fixed on Zhao Yuan ahead.

"Justice at the Outer South Government Office determines the crime and carries out the sentence; I’m well aware of the rules," he said.

"Since that’s the case, as the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer South Government Office, you have the jurisdiction to preside over this case," he continued.

As his voice fell, Lin Yan kicked the young master of the Liu Family over, rolling him to Zhao Yuan’s feet.

Zhao Yuan looked down slightly, at the figure at his feet.

The young master of the Liu Family’s face was drained of color, filled with terror.

"In this moment, in this place, with both witnesses and evidence present, murderer and victim, all are gathered here," Lin Yan declared.

Lin Yan stepped forward, raising his long knife.

The knife’s tip pointed straight at Zhao Yuan’s face.

"You will conduct the trial in front of everyone," he demanded.

"Deliver justice for everyone, for High Willow City, for the laws of the land," he insisted.

"And most importantly, deliver true justice for this grandfather and grandson!" he asserted.

As Lin Yan spoke, the twelve day patrollers surrounded him, their blades drawn, looking at each other in confusion, not daring to move forward.

Lin Yan’s expression remained unchanged as he took a half step forward.

He slowly passed the knife over.

Until the blade rested against the cheek of the Deputy Order Envoy.

"As the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer South Government Office, if you are unjust in your dealings, if you pervert justice for personal gain, according to the rules, by the laws, and as vested in the Observatory’s authority..." Lin Yan tapped his cheek with the knife, his voice icy: "I’ll cleave your head off!"

"Absurd! Even if you are the Flag Commander of the Observatory and not under the jurisdiction of the Outer South Government Office, still..."

"Life is short; I will count to three, and you’ll have to conclude this case," Lin Yan interrupted.

"Wu Chang, do you realize what consequences today’s events will bring?" he asked.

"After I count to three, if the case isn’t finished, I’ll cleave him, and then you as well."

"Wu Chang! I am the Deputy Order Envoy of the Outer South Government Office!"

"Three!" Lin Yan exclaimed.

"The crime deserves death!" Zhao Yuan blurted out instantly.

Looking at the blade before him, feeling the chill from its steel.

Gazing into the eyes of this harbinger of death.

He couldn’t help but tremble inwardly, unable to maintain his facade any longer.

"Zhao Yuan, I was raised by the Liu Family, I belong to the Liu Family, I..." the young master of the Liu Family suddenly yelled, his eyes nearly bursting from their sockets, then he shouted towards Lin Yan: "You can’t kill me! I carry the Liu bloodline... I haven’t committed a capital offense... isn’t it just a lowly commoner, an old thing ready for the grave, how can you make me pay with my life..."

Lin Yan didn’t respond, just reached down and grabbed the young master of the Liu Family, who had wet his pants, off the ground.

He then pressed the blade against the young master’s throat.

Next, Lin Yan placed his left hand on the young master’s head, pushing it forward.

"Young Master Liu, this is the verdict from Deputy Order Envoy Zhao of the Outer South Government Office. I am merely enforcing the law. Take a good look at his utterly impartial face!" Lin Yan announced.

Before the words were finished, the face of the young master of the Liu Family was brought before Zhao Yuan.

The two faced each other so closely, they could feel each other’s breath on their faces.

The bloodshot in their eyes, their expressions, and the hairs on their skin, all could be seen clearly.

With a soft swish, Lin Yan pulled sharply.

The blade sliced across the young master of the Liu Family’s throat.

Blood sprayed onto Zhao Yuan’s face.

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