Shi family, one of the top noble families in Rongcheng.
Shi Yike was also the daughter of the Shi family patriarch.
Naturally, the Shi family learned of Shi Yike's death, and the Shi family was furious.
"Father, we cannot let my sister's revenge go unavenged! The Zhao family is also a prestigious family in the southern province, but now the entire Zhao family has been wiped out, and my sister was naturally caught in the crossfire. I think we should investigate what happened before we act."
"Yes, Father. You know my sister's personality; she can easily offend people. But no matter what, the Zhao family is our in-laws. Now that their entire family has been wiped out, many people in Rongcheng are waiting to see our jokes.
But no matter how great the hatred, intelligence always comes first. We should investigate clearly; this is the most important thing right now."
Many people were seated in the main hall of the Shi family's old mansion, and among them were those from the patriarch's lineage.
In plain terms, they were all people related to Shi Yike.
After hearing about his daughter's death, the Shi family patriarch intended to go to the southern province immediately, but they all held him back.
In fact, the news had arrived a week ago, but due to consecutive funerals for generals and a Go competition in the southern province, the matter had been delayed. Now that those events were over, it was time to put this matter on the agenda.
Nothing in this world is more tragic than parents outliving their children.
Now, not only had it happened, but they hadn't even seen their daughter's body.
How could this possibly calm Shi Long's heart?
"I, Shi Long, have been dominating Rongcheng for over forty years. I have always been the one to kill others. When did mere natives of the southern province dare to lay hands on my daughter, Shi Long?
Someone should pay the price for this! Similarly, I don't care who was right or wrong in this matter. My daughter is dead, and that is unacceptable!
Even if I turn the southern province upside down, I will not hesitate! Shi Hao, notify the Martial Arts Association. I, the family patriarch, will march to the southern province. Have them mobilize ten Martial Lords and five Half-step Martial Spirits for me. With the combined strength of my Shi family, I don't believe the southern province can withstand me!"
The southern province and Rongcheng were not on the same level in terms of scale. One was the center of the south, and the other was merely a city in the south. It was obvious who was stronger.
Shi Long had three sons: Shi Hao, Shi Yi, and Shi Potian, and one daughter, Shi Yike.
In Shi Long's generation, he had only one daughter; all the others were sons. Shi Yike was also the apple of the Shi family's eye. When she got married, there were many events that transpired.
Shi Yike also called them from time to time, but after the call half a month ago, they had not received any news from Shi Yike. They never expected that… this would be her last call.
How could they bear it?
"Although the southern province is not large, the waters are very deep, and the network of relationships is intricate. Moreover, the eleven kings of the southern province are all Martial Lord powerhouses, and these old fellows are all aiming to break through to Half-step Martial Spirit. It is unknown how many have crossed that threshold.
Therefore, mobilize the family's resources. At the same time, I will apply to be transferred to the Southern Province Military Command to first use the Southern Province Military Command to investigate the situation in the southern province. Meanwhile, Second Brother, you take people and funds to negotiate with the Investment Promotion Department and enter the business world of the southern province.
Third Brother, you contact the Southern Province Dragon Supervision General Bureau and establish a special investigation team in the name of the Rongcheng General Bureau. Since you are also a Deputy Director of Dragon Supervision, you will personally lead the team there.
Father, you can rest assured and wait for our news in the family. With our strength in the military, political, and business sectors, we will quickly uncover the whole story."
Shi Hao pondered for a moment before speaking calmly. There was nothing wrong with this arrangement. If the three sons of the Shi family could not find out, then the matter would indeed be troublesome, and it would be perfectly acceptable for Shi Long to step in then.
The trouble was that the distance was so great, and many things were out of reach.
At present, this was the best arrangement.
Shi Long looked at the three of them with satisfaction and nodded: "Since that is the case, you can act first. But be careful. I heard that the top brass of the military have appeared in the southern province. Your trip may not be smooth. Do not force it."
Shi Hao nodded, "I understand."
After they left, Shi Long's eyes turned grim. He looked in the direction of the southern province, suddenly emitting a chilling glint.
"I don't care what your background is, or if you are a descendant of a great family. If you lay hands on Shi Long's daughter, it is unacceptable!"
"Notify the person in charge of the 'Cleaners' and have them send me five Half-step Martial Spirits. With a total of ten Half-step Martial Spirits, I don't believe the southern province can withstand such power?"
"By the way, what about that newly emerged 'Escapees'? I seem to recall they are just a group of war criminals. Offer fifty million and have them send ten people to the southern province. Once the leader and second-in-command confirm the candidates, kill him directly!"
The butler stood respectfully behind Shi Long. Upon hearing this, he could not help but feel a secret shock.
How many years had it been? The Shi family had already become reputable. No one dared to provoke them, nor did anyone dare to challenge their authority. This time, the other party had truly kicked an iron plate.
At the same time, Ye Longlin, in the villa, after arranging their rooms, went to the study.
"Ye Wushuang, newly appointed, is bound to make a big splash. The situation going forward might not be so simple. It's highly likely that these big moves will target us. Should we have people from the capital make a move to abort Ye family's plan?"
Yuan Gang asked cautiously, as the matter concerned the Ye family, they had to be prudent.
The Ye family, whether in terms of power or other aspects, had already reached the pinnacle!
Ye Longlin picked up his brush and wrote, shaking his head slightly, "No hurry."
"The Ye family knows my temper. Ye Wushuang was sent to his death by them. As long as I kill Ye Wushuang, they will surely activate their contingency plans against me. This is an open scheme. Since he has come, let him stay in the southern province forever."
As he spoke, two large characters appeared on the Xuan paper, and a hidden killing intent emanated from the brushstrokes.
"By the way, the intelligence network in Rongcheng reported that the family Shi Yike belongs to made a big move today, recalling the three sons of the Shi family to the clan. They should be making a move against us. After all, we killed Shi Yike, and according to family inertia, they will definitely not let it go.
In addition, the war criminals in Rongcheng have formed the organization 'Escapees,' estimated to be over a hundred people."
Yuan Gang continued.
Ye Longlin shook the Xuan paper, and his martial energy surged, drying the calligraphy instantly. He folded it neatly and put it into an envelope.
"Give it to Xie Wenzhan."
Yuan Gang nodded and then quickly went out.
He opened the files on his computer and began to examine them carefully.
"They arrogantly set a deadline of three months to apprehend all war criminals. Now a month has passed, and only two-thirds have been captured. It seems I need to speed up the pace."