Chapter 401 Troubles within the family (I)

Things change like the old days, but the world remains the same.

The Central Plains martial arts world seemed to be in the calm before the storm, seemingly calm, but in fact, full of twists and turns. Time passed, it was the hottest time of the year, the weather was unbearably hot, and it seemed that this summer's "scorching heat" was unusually fierce.

Di Mo's betrayal attracted Luo Tianjin's great attention. In order to avoid repeating the same mistake, Luo Tianjin ordered Huang Yulang to conduct an unprecedented secret inspection in the Xianwang Mansion, with the aim of clearing out all the "spies" and returning the Xianwang Mansion to a free and unrestrained world.

Having said that, once the purge is put into practice, it often causes a lot of panic and even mutual suspicion.

Huang Yulang was ruthless and selfless, and acted with an iron fist. In front of him, no one could be merciful. He held the attitude of "better to kill the wrong person than to let him go", and conducted a large-scale inspection in the mansion.

From the seven heroes of the Xianwang Mansion to ordinary disciples, and even the slaves and maids of the Luo family, all were included in the suspect list. He wished that everyone's ancestors, even their three meals a day, words and deeds could be checked clearly and clearly.

Not only that, Huang Yulang also set up a "merit and demerit box" in the central hall. All disciples in the mansion could write down the "crimes" of others and put them in the box, which was like reporting them.

What is even more frightening is that the merit and demerit box operates anonymously, and no real evidence is required, and even if it is just hearsay, it is not a crime. Therefore, many people with ulterior motives take this opportunity to eliminate dissidents and make up and fabricate rumors.

The rumor caused panic among the people in the palace, who could not rest day or night.

Anyone who was suspicious would be monitored day and night, or even imprisoned in a dungeon and tortured. Therefore, during this period, many people in the government were imprisoned for their vague statements. Even worse, some died unjustly because they could not withstand Wong Yuk-lang's torture. There were also many people who committed suicide because they could not bear the humiliation.

Human life became worthless this summer. Wong Yuk-long set seven prohibitions for this purge, and those who violated them would be killed without mercy.

Anyone who secretly communicates with foreign enemies will be killed!

Those with unknown origins will be killed!

Those who fabricate facts will be killed!

Those who refuse to cooperate will be killed!

Anyone who attempts to escape will be killed!

Anyone who leaks information will be killed!

Those who secretly conspired will be killed!

These seven points, like a pitch-black haze, tightly enveloped the inside and outside of Prince Xian’s Palace and permeated the hearts of every disciple.

Instead of stepping in to stop this ridiculous act, Luo Tianjin praised Wong Yuk-long's swift and decisive action.

Therefore, everyone in the mansion dared to be angry but not to speak out. They could only stay at home, keep a low profile, and secretly pray that no one would stab them in the back.

In just one month, sixty-three "spies" had died in Prince Xian's palace, and more than a hundred others had not yet been cleared of suspicion and were still suffering under severe torture.

Today, the atmosphere in Prince Xian's Mansion is completely different from what it was before. This large mansion is no longer a holy place in the martial arts world, but more like a hell on earth.

Today, all the disciples of the Xianwang Mansion are living in anxiety and trying to survive in fear and trepidation.

When they meet, they don’t even dare to say hello, let alone hug each other and drink together. The brothers who once supported each other through thick and thin are now like strangers. Even if they pass by each other, they dare not turn around to look at each other, for fear of being criticized and charged with the death penalty of "secret conspiracy".

Unable to live, unable to die, unable to escape, and unable to clear oneself of guilt is the best explanation of the current situation.

July 1st, morning.

Lin Fangda stood outside the courtyard gate holding a knife, his brows bulged, his eyes were full of anger, and he seemed to be extremely ashamed and angry. Behind him, the four people of "Fu Shou Kang Ning" were trembling, their faces were as white as wax, and their expressions were extremely terrified.

At this moment, standing opposite Lin Fangda was a group of black-clad disciples with stern and hostile looks. They were Wong Yuk-lang's confidants and the executors of the purge of "spies".

"Master Lin, hand over the four traitors Zhang Fu, Wang Shou, Li Kang, and Zhao Ning. Don't bring trouble upon yourself, and don't make things difficult for us."

The leading Hei Yi disciple was not afraid of Lin Fangda's anger at all. He strode with his head held high, allowing the blade of Lin Fangda to be pressed against his chest. He remained calm and composed, and looked very confident.

"Bullshit!" Lin Fang yelled angrily, "You blind dogs, you have been doing evil things all day long, and you dare to bully me today? The four of them are my close friends and brothers, not the traitors you claim they are, let alone spies!"

"Whether it is true or not, we will find out by ourselves and will not bother Master Lin." The black-clothed disciple replied without any joy or anger, "Sixth Master has ordered that all suspects must be brought back for detailed interrogation."

"Bullshit suspicion!" Lin Fangda was indignant. "They have always been loyal to the mansion master, where does the suspicion come from?"

"Master Lin, please read it yourself!" The Hei Yi disciple took out a note from his bosom and explained, "Someone sent an anonymous letter saying that Zhang Fu and the other three secretly conspired under the Yanghuai tree in the west courtyard at 3:30 yesterday in the evening, and discussed the matter of 'secret inspection' in private, and spoke rudely to the mansion master and the sixth master. Their intentions are not good, and they may be selling out their master for fame and fortune."

"This……"

Lin Fangda was stunned by the note from the black-clothed disciple. He turned to look at Fu Shou Kang Ning, who was walking on thin ice, and asked hesitantly, "Is this true?"

"Master, we were just chatting yesterday. We had no ill intentions, and we had no intention of selling out our masters for personal gain..."

Before he finished speaking, the black-clothed disciple suddenly interrupted him and said, "So, you admit that you discussed the 'secret inspection' privately and spoke rudely to the Palace Master and the Sixth Master?"

"We are not being rude, we just think that there may be something wrong with the audit..."

"Master Lin, did you hear that?" The black-clothed disciple did not give "Fu Shou Kang Ning" a chance to defend himself, and cast a sharp gaze directly at Lin Fangda. "That won't do!" Lin Fangda said in a deep voice, "I'm being taken away by you guys just for saying a few words, it's simply unreasonable!"

"Master Lin means..."

"They are my people. I am the one who should investigate. You are not qualified." Lin Fangda's eyes were fierce and he said bluntly, "You go back first. I will tell you the results when I find them."

"It seems that what Patriarch Lin did is against the rules..."

"What rules? This is Xiumen, I am the master of Xiumen, I have the final say." Lin Fangda suddenly turned the knife upwards, the sharp blade directly against the neck of the black-clothed disciple, and said coldly, "Don't you even give me face?"

"Master Lin, you..."

"Lin Fangda, they are not qualified? Then am I qualified?"

Before the black-clothed disciple could finish his words, a cold voice suddenly came from a distance.

Then, accompanied by a group of black-robed disciples, Huang Yulang, with a gloomy face, quickly walked towards Lin Fangda. Looking at his gloomy eyes and tense face, it seemed that he was very angry.

"Sixth Master, I..."

"Snapped!"

Before Lin Fangda could explain, Wong Yuk-lang suddenly waved his hand and "rewarded" him with a loud slap in the face, which made Lin Fangda dizzy and his head buzzing.

"Lin Fangda, no wonder your men are so unbridled, it's because you, the sect leader, have no rules and are lawless." Huang Yulang taught him, "Tell me, do you have the final say here? Or do I have the final say?"

"Of course, Sixth Master has the final say..." Even if Lin Fangda had a thousand or ten thousand complaints in front of Wong Yuk-lang, he did not dare to retort at this moment.

Lin Fangda understood Huang Yulang's character. Human relationships and worldly wisdom were always worthless in front of him. Not to mention a small Xiumen leader, even if Luo Tianjin did something wrong, Huang Yulang would still dare to speak out.

"I know the Lord has always favored you, but don't think you can become arrogant because of your favor." Huang Yulang said, "In front of me, your tricks of throwing tantrums and playing tricks are useless. Not only did you obstruct the cleansing, you even drew your sword against me. Just for this reason, I can kill you a hundred times without complaint."

"Yes..." Lin Fangda quickly put away the knife and bowed his head to admit his mistake to Huang Yulang unwillingly, "It was my recklessness. Please punish me, Master Liu."

"Come here, take Zhang Fu, Wang Shou, Li Kang, and Zhao Ning away for strict investigation." Huang Yulang stared at Lin Fangda without blinking, and gave the order, "I wonder who dares to stop us?"

"Yes!"

The black-clothed disciples took orders and rushed forward quickly. They tied up the wailing "Fu Shou Kang Ning" and forcibly dragged him away from Lin Fangda and a group of Xiumen disciples.

Lin Fang was furious, and he clenched his fists to release his anger. Even so, he still stood respectfully in front of Wong Yuk-lang, not daring to move an inch.

"Lin Fangda, considering your loyalty to the Lord of the House, I will spare you this time." Huang Yulang said coldly, "If you dare to obstruct the purge again, I will not let you off easily!"

After saying that, Huang Yulang snorted coldly and walked away, leaving behind Lin Fangda, who was filled with shame and indignation.

A moment later, Luo Ningyu came slowly, looking worried and panicked.

"Ningyu, you came at the right time. I need your help..."

"If it's about the purge, I'm afraid I can't do anything." Before General Lin Fang could place his hopes on Luo Ningyu, she interrupted him and said, "After my eldest brother got into trouble, my father's temperament changed drastically. I tried to persuade him many times... but he was not moved at all. Instead, he scolded me not to interfere with Uncle Huang's affairs. Right now, my mother is still seriously ill and is distracted all day because of my eldest brother's affairs. Uncle Xie and the others obey my father's orders and are even more stubborn. I really have no choice but to come to you. I hope you can... help me find the clothes."

"what?"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Fangda's expression suddenly changed, and he asked in surprise: "Did Xunyi get into trouble?"

When Liu Xunyi was mentioned, Luo Ningyu's eyes darkened. She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth and nodded silently.

"What's the matter? Could it be..." Lin Fangda hesitated, a look of horror flashed across his eyes, "Could it be related to the purge?"

"I heard that more than a dozen impeachment notes about Xunyi appeared in the merit and demerit box overnight." Luo Ningyu's eyes turned red and she whispered, "You know Uncle Huang's temper. If he sees these notes, Xunyi will definitely be doomed."

"How could this happen?" Lin Fang was surprised. "Although rumors and rumors are rampant, they are mostly ordinary disciples attacking each other. Xunyi is now the leader of Jingmen, and his promotion to Heizhishan is just around the corner. He is definitely an important figure in the Xianwang Mansion. Who is so blind as to jump out and cause trouble at this critical moment?"

"It doesn't matter who did it, right now." Luo Ning said, "Uncle Huang is ruthless and unfeeling. If he comes looking for me, the consequences will be disastrous."

Looking at the anxious and confused Luo Ningyu, Lin Fangda couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart. When he thought of Liu Xunyi's situation and the brotherhood between the two, he felt a mixture of emotions that were indescribable.

"I'm a blockhead and can't think of a good solution." Lin Fangda suppressed his thoughts and said thoughtfully, "But there is one person who may be able to help find the clothes."

"Who?"

"Xunzhen!"

……

(End of this chapter)