Chapter 114: You’ve Been Mobilized By Me
The Chen Family appears to follow the rules on the surface, but is lawless in secret, yet no one can catch them with evidence.
As the Information Section Chief, and also the head of intelligence for the Disinfection Bureau, he knows more intelligence.
Like complaining bitterly, Zhong Chang spilled out everything he knew, as if pouring beans from a bamboo tube.
Demonic Creatures constantly breed in the Tongguan Mountain Mining Area year-round because the Chen Family treats people inhumanely, gives miners low salary, and occasionally withholds salary.
A physically demanding job that also harms the body, yet they can’t get much money, so resentment naturally arises.
The demonic creature that appeared last time was because people died in the mine area, and combined with resentment, it generated an “Ore Skeleton Ghost Ape”.
Although he doesn’t know why Fu Yan was invited over, it was indeed done by the Chen Family.
But this matter was handled quickly and suppressed, no evidence could be found on the surface, and the Disinfection Bureau lacked the strength to act in secret, so it was left unresolved.
Until the Demon Realm erupted today.
“The Disinfection Bureau people were forced to resign, also done by the Chen Family. Once the main force arrives, they will definitely investigate. To escape responsibility, they will surely find ways to maintain a positive image.”
Zhong Chang said: “Jinze City’s Disinfection Bureau can’t handle the demonic creatures, but the Chen Family can. As long as there is no key evidence pointing to the connection between the Demon Realm and the Chen Family, they might get away with it.”
“As long as there is no purge, once the subsequent conscription order is issued, the Chen Family can step in.”
The mobilization order is a command to forcibly summon martial artists in times of crisis, which cannot be refused.
But without it, all official actions have nothing to do with folk martial artists.
Martial artists won’t proactively go to the Demon Realm either; the so-called opportunities and treasures in the Demon Realm only exist in those already under control.
A newly emerged Demon Realm is unknown and dangerous; no one is willing to risk their life.
The conscription order is issued by the officials after controlling the Demon Realm but lacking manpower to clear it, so they recruit martial artists.
Just like bidding, an area awaiting development naturally needs people to participate in the development.
The Chen Family’s actions are to first disassociate from the Demon Realm, then show their usefulness to the higher-ups—after all, maintaining stability among the residents is also a merit—then seize the opportunity to step in.
As for the useless Disinfection Bureau
What does it have to do with the Chen Family?
This is done to a disgusting extent.
And there’s no way to complain about it.
The Disinfection Bureau is paid for this job; the salary and power for five staffing positions aren’t obtained for free. If they lack the ability to suppress it and complain to the higher-ups, even if the matter is resolved, the Disinfection Bureau will be seen as utterly useless in the eyes of the higher-ups.
Zhong Chang’s previous plan was to just let it explode, first maintain stability in the city, complain when the main force arrives, and he didn’t care about any subsequent influence.
But with Li Ye here, it’s different.
“Bureau Chief Li, you must hold on. As long as you’re here, we can have a good fight with the Chen Family!” Zhong Chang said fiercely.
Li Ye chuckled: “The matter isn’t as troublesome as you think. Some things you haven’t grasped the essence yet, that is…”
He suddenly turned his head and looked toward the door. “The Chen Family is so arrogant because their fist is bigger than yours here. And mine is bigger than theirs.”
A group of aggressive people came from outside. The lean middle-aged man walking in front with hands behind his back had just stepped through the door and was about to shout when the two fierce-looking elders beside him exclaimed.
“Son!”
They rushed to Liu Huda, whose mouth was rotten and full of blood, threw themselves on him, shook him a few times, then glared resentfully at Li Ye sitting there.
“What did you do”
Bang bang!
Gunshots rang out.
The elders’ cranial tops were flipped open, two large holes pierced through their foreheads, and they fell straight down stiffly.
Bang bang bang bang!
Then, Li Ye raised his pistol forward, one shot per person; those aimed at were headshot and died on the spot.
Old or young, male or female, all equal under the bullets, regardless of status or gender, all fell down.
Bang!
Li Ye swapped a magazine and casually shot Liu Huda on the ground.
His Vajra Pass martial arts was broken by Li Ye, currently no different from an ordinary person, so the result of being shot was naturally the same.
This sudden scene left the newly arrived martial artists collectively stunned; they looked at each other, but no one dared to speak.
The scene fell into an eerie silence.
Li Ye glanced at them and looked at Zhong Chang. “All here?”
Zhong Chang counted the numbers and nodded: “All here, all influential martial artists from the four districts and two counties.”
Only then did Li Ye nod to Bai Rongzu and the other two. “Well done.”
The three hurriedly returned fawning smiles.
Li Ye looked at the crowd and said: “I don’t know who I killed. If any among them aren’t Liu Huda’s whole family, that’s their bad luck.”
“The purpose of calling you is simple: you’ve been mobilized by me. Go clear demonic creatures in the Demon Realm at Tongguan Mountain. By the way, call your subordinates; those at Six Dragon Gate and above, come report to the Disinfection Bureau for temporary conscription to exorcise demons.”
These words made everyone widen their eyes, their expressions changing drastically.
They are all representative martial artists from the four districts and two counties, each with ties to both sides of the law, so of course they know about the Demon Realm that erupted at Tongguan Mountain.
Some even received more direct instructions.
Like this lean middle-aged man now climbing up from the ground, covering his face.
Luo Jin, martial artist representative of Digye County, Second Realm Qi Meridian Pass “String” level; he received direct instructions from the Chen Family.
In his area, ignore any demonic creatures that appear, and refuse any requests from the Disinfection Bureau.
For something like this, in the past he definitely wouldn’t agree.
Martial artists have their own rules for survival.
Their relationship with the Disinfection Bureau is one of rivalry without breaking; normally, whether they see the Disinfection Bureau as weak, ignore it, or even kill Disinfection Bureau people out of malice, none of that counts for much.
These are all struggles between people.
The only line that cannot be crossed is the harm from demonic creatures.
Once demonic creatures breed and cause harm, if the Disinfection Bureau can’t handle it, they will really step in.
Besides protecting their own forces and industry to avoid expanding influence and being purged from above, it’s also to maintain a superficial balance with the Disinfection Bureau.
Otherwise, how could they have existed all this time? Do they really think martial artists are invincible?
They are at most black evil forces, not rebels; they seek profit, not rebellion.
No one wants to face heavy fists!
They have always been clear about where the boundary lies.
But this time is different; Jinze City’s Chen Family directly ordered it and guaranteed no major influence, plus they would share the Demon Realm’s gains. Under such huge benefits, Luo Jin agreed.
And then
He was approached.
Two martial artists who clearly seemed like his kind invited him to meet the Disinfection Bureau Chief.
His first reaction was strangeness.
Isn’t Jinze City’s Disinfection Bureau Chief missing?
Upon further inquiry…
From Ningjiang.
It’s Li Longhu!
People like them deal with the Disinfection Bureau the most, so they naturally know some news.
Especially news from the neighboring city, which has already spread in Jinze City.
Everyone knows that the Ren Family, similar to the Chen Family, is gone, and the Disinfection Bureau Chief nicknamed Li Longhu is extremely murderous.
He’s come to Jinze?
He wanted to refuse, but seeing the two coming with ill intent and ready to act, Luo Jin could only follow them.
Fine, he’ll go; Ningjiang’s Bureau Chief can’t control Jinze.
Worst case, they go clear the demonic creatures later.
But as soon as they arrived, something was off.
Liu Huda’s whole family was there, and they were killed right upon entering, including Liu Huda himself, killed like stray dogs he sometimes kicked to death when in a bad mood.
He had wanted to shout a couple things, but Li Ye was too fierce, so he could only obediently shut up.
“Looks like no objections. You have ten minutes to prepare; at latest two hours, I want to see you exorcising demons at the Tongguan Mountain mine. If one is missing…”
Li Ye pointed his gun at Liu Huda’s whole family lying there. “This is your example.”
“You can of course choose to run, as long as you don’t bring your whole family.”
“Li Longhu, this is Jinze, not your Ningjiang. Don’t go too far!”
A Nine Dragon Gate martial artist couldn’t help but shout: “And I’m an orphan; I won’t obey your orders!”
Li Ye looked over and saw that martial artist holding his head high, looking stubborn.
“Drink!!”
In the next instant, Li Ye opened his mouth and unleashed Thunder Sound. To others’ ears, it was just a harsh, majestic roar that shook the mind.
Thud.
Then the sound of falling bodies rose.
That orphan Nine Dragon Gate martial artist fell straight down, blood oozing from all his pores.
“Any more orphans?”
Li Ye scanned them. “If so, stand up directly; I’ll send him down to see if he can meet his parents.”
No one spoke again.
“Then it’s settled. Bai Rongzu, you lead the team and take them to the mine.”
Li Ye stood up and walked out; the people in front automatically parted into two rows, clearing a path.
But as soon as he reached the door, he turned back: “Before I leave this door, you still have the right to voice opinions. After I step out, any more opposition and I’ll send your whole families to the mine to exorcise demons.”
The martial artists swept by his gaze all lowered their heads.
Seeing this, Li Ye shook his head with a smile and stepped over the threshold.
Zhong Chang came back to his senses and hurriedly said: “Bureau Chief Li, where are you going?”
“Chen Family!”
No matter the schemes, Li Ye only needs to pinpoint one thing.
Capture the thief by capturing the king first.
No need for investigations or evidence.
Him showing up at their door is the best evidence!
Beat first, talk later!
Still late, gonna nap for a bit
