The capital city.
Yuan Gang, already clad in military attire, stood tall and straight, a figure that would stand out even in a crowd, let alone with the three-star insignia on his shoulder.
The Great Xia officially had only ten Grand Generals, each a rare talent for the nation.
Those who attained the rank of Grand General were undoubtedly formidable fighters, with virtually no pressure to reach the four-star position in the future, provided they did not perish midway.
Except for major assemblies, Grand Generals were not permitted to appear in the capital without authorization.
In other words, to enter the capital, one had to submit an application to enter the city in advance, and only upon approval could one enter.
The current three-star Grand Generals were all stationed in their respective regions and were forbidden from entering the capital city without authorization during peacetime.
Beneath the Dragon Pavilion, a formation stood neat and solemn. Yuan Gang, in his military uniform, stood before the Dragon Pavilion formation.
"After the new year, the Dragon Lord will gather one hundred thousand troops in the capital. I hope all of you will display the spirit of our military sons and daughters, allowing this capital to witness the peerless demeanor of our Dragon Pavilion sons and daughters. Let this capital remember once again that even in times of peace, our Dragon Pavilion fights on!"
The entire formation remained silent. Everyone held their breath, gazing intently at the figure before them.
The Great Xia had ten Grand Generals, and the Dragon Pavilion alone possessed four, nearly half!
Not to mention the top tier, in terms of mid-level strength, the Dragon Pavilion feared no one. Furthermore, Ye Longlin not only held the title of Dragon Pavilion Master but also that of the Great Xia Heavenly King.
The Dragon Pavilion, as such a powerful organization, was essentially a ticking time bomb within the capital. Moreover, its power was firmly in Ye Longlin's hands, and many in the capital wished for Ye Longlin to relinquish his authority.
Although no one dared to provoke him directly, many tried to sabotage him covertly!
The Dragon Pavilion had faced five crises of disbandment before, but none succeeded. This was because the Dragon Pavilion was not only an external force but also an organization that defied conventional rules!
Their rules were the rules!
Ten o'clock at night, the lights were bright.
Moshang Yunduan Leisure Club.
This was opened by a descendant of the Ye family and was a favorite haunt of the capital's second generation. In essence, at this place, as long as you had money, all services were available.
At precisely ten o'clock, the Dragon Pavilion soldiers silently surrounded the venue. Everyone who was heading there was turned away; no one was allowed to enter.
The remaining Dragon Pavilion soldiers began to enter the club to clear it out.
"This is Dragon Pavilion business. All unauthorized personnel must evacuate within five minutes, or they will be executed on the spot for the charge of espionage!"
The Dragon Pavilion's dominance was not a recent development!
Under this order, despite much dissatisfaction, people could only swallow their resentment.
After the area was cleared, Yuan Gang placed one hand on his saber and ascended the stairs.
Dragon Pavilion soldiers were already waiting outside the office!
As Yuan Gang approached, the door was opened by the soldiers, and he stepped inside.
"Are you Ye Qinghan?"
Yuan Gang looked at the graceful figure seated behind the desk and asked directly.
In fact, he didn't need to ask. The moment he saw Ye Qinghan, Yuan Gang had already begun to unsheathe his saber.
"This is the capital. It is not wartime. Grand Generals are stationed in their respective regions and are not permitted to enter the capital. Who gave you the audacity to enter the capital without authorization and dare to cause trouble here? Are you tired of living?"
The implication was that they had crossed the line.
Yuan Gang's saber was instantly drawn, and a cold glint flashed through the office.
"I do not need to inform anyone before entering the capital. Moreover... you are merely a junior!"
"My purpose in coming to the capital this time is to kill. And you, Ye Qinghan, are the first."
Yuan Gang, holding his saber, approached step by step.
Ye Qinghan let out a sneer, placed her hands on the desk, and leaned forward. "I am from the Ye family. Do you think you can just kill people here anytime you want? Please understand, the Ye family dominates the world, and no one dares to act against us. If you dare to touch a single hair on my head today, I will have you thrown into the river tomorrow."
She simply did not believe that anyone in the capital would dare to attack her.
As she spoke, Yuan Gang had already placed his saber against her neck. A swift cut, and blood suddenly flowed!
He casually grabbed two pieces of paper, wiped the blade, and turned to leave.
Within the room, a scent of blood gradually permeated the air.
As Yuan Gang appeared outside the club, the Dragon Pavilion soldiers departed by vehicle, heading to the next location.
That night, anyone targeted by Yuan Gang would die, no matter where they were!
In a second-tier family in the capital. This family was close to the Ye family and considered a subordinate.
At this moment, in a villa, Dragon Pavilion soldiers appeared from nowhere, immediately surrounding the entire villa.
The security team outside quickly noticed the appearance of the Dragon Pavilion soldiers. Within about ten seconds, all security personnel were controlled. The remaining personnel in the monitoring room pressed the emergency button, and a red light instantly illuminated the villa.
A middle-aged man on the third floor was startled and attempted to flee. However, the moment he walked out of the bedroom, he saw Yuan Gang standing in the hallway, holding a saber.
"Who are you? Do you know where this is?"
Yuan Gang raised his hand and struck down with his saber.
The scent of blood spread.
...
In the Supreme Department.
"Bang!"
The sound of a table being slammed echoed.
"This Ye Longlin is too much! Relying on his status as the Dragon Pavilion Master, he's indiscriminately killing people in the capital! From ten to eleven o'clock, in just one hour, five members of different families have died. These five family members had no prior connections among themselves and no relation to him, Ye Longlin, yet now they are all dead due to his order!"
"Scoundrel! Utter scoundrel! This is not Nan Province; this is the capital! This is not a place where Ye Longlin can run amok!"
"If this continues, the entire capital might not be enough for him to kill, will it? Does the Hall of Honor know? Why hasn't the Commander of the Zhenwu Department taken action? What are they doing?"
"Haven't you all realized that all those who died deserved their fate?"
"What do you mean?"
"Ye Qinghan, she appears to be a woman, but how many illicit things does she do in private? Her club has been investigated multiple times for privately hoarding hLy, marijuana, and other contraband. And this woman is utterly detestable. Have you forgotten that Ye Qinghan was blind before? Where did her corneal transplants come from?"
"And this member of a second-tier family, how many people has he harmed using his family's influence? How many competitors have died mysteriously?"
"I'd like to ask, what do you mean by mentioning Ye Longlin in this context? Could it be that you have long since pledged allegiance to the Ye family?"
In the Supreme Department, voices of argument erupted. Never before had such a fierce debate occurred in the Supreme Department.
Thump-thump-thump—
A sound of hurried footsteps approached. The Director walked in quickly.
"Esteemed councilors, this is the evidence submitted by the Dragon Pavilion, all pertaining to the deceased. Additionally, there is a list, and I suspect everyone on that list is doomed."
"Furthermore, haven't you all noticed that all the deceased are from the Ye family's faction, and they are all individuals who once pursued Ye Longlin and his son?"