Chen Ping's Sword

Otherwise, the Ji family, protected by the Qi of Dragon Luck, would not be so passive.

They even resorted to using public opinion offensives.

Although the news of the Divine Martial Realm expert from Yujing City was just a fleeting moment, there was no more follow-up afterward.

Ji Mingyue became vigilant.

The reasoning was simple.

Since the Beizhou and Great Li Divine Martial Realm Venerables can be mobilized, wouldn’t the Divine Martial Realm experts from other places also not remain passive like harmless sheep without any movement?

Would they also make a move?

Which side would they stand on?

Others may not know, but Venerable Yuxiao of the Shenxiao Sword Sect is definitely an enemy.

This point has already been confirmed.

"Sister Mingyue, since we’ve already torn faces completely with the Shenxiao Sword Sect, there’s no need to spare any face for them. In my opinion, there’s no need to keep those rats in the city; we can start rounding them up."

Yangg Tao said angrily.

She took the letter, glanced at it, and was very displeased.

Although Sect Leader had no trouble, the situation had become somewhat dangerous.

The Shenxiao Sword Sect went too far, bullying the weak shamelessly.

They are bullying us because the ancestor who founded the Primordial Sword Sect is missing. If the first-generation ancestor were still here, such a vile matter would likely not occur.

Of course, there wouldn’t be a scenario where the mountain is sealed for a hundred years, and the sect dwindles to the point of having no successors.

After much effort, the Primordial Sword Sect has shown signs of prosperity, and there is even a chance that the Sect Leader might become the founding ancestor. Every disciple of the Primordial Sect is so excited they can’t sleep at night, just holding onto their resolve, wanting to battle the heavens and earth.

How can we allow anyone to ride over the head of our Sect Leader?

"Indeed, Pavilion Master, these days Ji Xuanshui has been jumping around, forming alliances and winning hearts everywhere. Now even the Ministers of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel have jumped out; it’s time to take action. If they truly unite with Wei Qingzhu of the Flood Dragon Gang to start a rebellion, Liiyang City will undergo yet another upheaval."

Fang Shen’s face was sullen, also advising.

He was also infuriated by the appearance of a spiritual artifact in the battle at Wenshui.

It seems that the Shenxiao Sword Sect is insidious everywhere.

Previously, Elder Tongyun was hidden within Jinghai Prince’s Mansion, and in the direction of Yujing City, there’s a Grand Governor of the Imperial Army, Yan Beifei.

Here at True Martial King,

there are two Daoists, Tongshan and Minghe, hidden, as well as Ji Xuanshui, who was inducted into the Shenxiao Sword Sect in early years, and he is the third son of True Martial King Ji Changfeng.

On the day when the True Martial Royal Mansion was breached, Crown Prince Ji Xuanwu and second son Ji Xuanhong both died in battle. The remaining family members were not treated viciously by Chen Ping, who did not follow the usual practice of sending women to the Music Bureau and turning men into slaves. Instead, their royal family status was revoked, reducing them to commoners, freely settling them in Liiyang City.

Although life compared to past luxurious affluence is a world of difference.

It’s not that living is impossible.

As long as they diligently work and farm, they won’t starve.

Aside from handling the True Martial Royal Mansion lineage this way, most high-ranking officials in the Vice Capital City were treated similarly.

Those with notorious deeds inciting public anger were directly judged and executed.

Most ordinary officials, neither good nor bad, were retained for work; however, regaining power and high positions is virtually impossible.

Chen Ping’s power is increasingly strong, his territory growing larger, and some trusted followers who have fought and labored with him need to be rewarded.

Don’t look at the abundance of cities; the number of official positions is countless.

But the fact is, more and more people are emerging in King Ping’s Army.

Besides the soldiers, there are some from poverty-stricken families and poor scholars who came in response to recruitment notices. As long as they have something to contribute and can serve loyally, exceptions can be made to promote them.

Even knowing that Liiyang has changed hands, scholars from surrounding counties and Liiyang City swarm in, unwilling to miss this year’s autumn exams.

Regardless of who rules above, whether they are rebels or not?

They learn martial and literary arts and seek their fortune in the emperor’s family.

Becoming an official is an irresistible desire that’s lasted for centuries.

Coincidentally, Chen Ping had no intention of abolishing the imperial examinations.

Tasks must have people to perform them, and the more talent willing to join, the better.

Precisely because Chen Ping, after taking control of Liiyang, did not make any major aggressive moves, almost no industry in the Vice Capital City was deeply affected.

Some slow-witted people may not even realize Liiyang City has a new ruler.

But precisely for this reason, some people began to stir.

They draw in court officials and plan to overthrow.

All of this falls under the watchful eyes of spies from the Celestial Heart Pavilion.

Under the observation of the Little Commandery Princess’s [Bright Moonlight] Heart Technique, very few can maneuver under her watch without revealing their tracks.

Not acting against them is, of course, out of concern.

Knowing the Shenxiao Sword Sect is secretly plotting, cautious about alarming the great tiger, a bit of face must be kept to prevent things from escalating uncontrollably.

However, after seeing this letter, Ji Mingyue and the others can no longer hold back.

If they act first, you respond likewise; there’s nothing to be said.

The hatred is already deep, with irreconcilable conflicts; there’s no need to hold back...

"Send the signal, capture them."

Ji Mingyue’s eyes were cold: "This time, the main force must be Sister Xiaoru; we need her to cooperate."

As she spoke, she leaped out of Gaosheng Restaurant, her figure soaring into the air, surrounded by moonlight. She flicked her hand, and a colorful flame shot straight into the sky, producing a loud sound.