Outside the courtyard.
Military green jeeps lined up like a dragon, and from them descended soldiers in black combat uniforms, armed and ready!
The oppressive aura of an elite force immediately filled the air!
From the first Maybach minivan, Ye Longlin slowly alighted. His stern eyes swept across the scene, his presence commanding. He, too, wore a military uniform, but... on his shoulders, five golden stars glittered!
This was the first time Ye Longlin had publicly worn his military rank!
"Control everyone from the Wang Group present."
Ye Longlin spoke slowly, issuing a command that stunned the surrounding villagers!
"Yes!"
Soon, Fang Zhengyi and others were apprehended by the Dragon Pavilion soldiers. Only then did Ye Longlin slowly walk into the courtyard.
He glanced at the extremely simple mourning hall, his anger reigniting. He waved his hand, and Yuan Gang quickly approached. Ye Longlin's voice rang out, "Bring them over and make them kowtow and apologize to Zhang Yi and his wife."
Hei Long, who was restraining Fang Zhengyi, had a face full of killing intent. He took three quick steps and reached the portraits of Zhang Yi and his wife. With a swift kick, he broke the legs of Fang Zhengyi and the others, forcing them to their knees.
Then, he grabbed Fang Zhengyi's head and slammed it towards the ground!
"Thump, thump, thump!"
The sound of foreheads hitting the ground felt surreal to everyone present. No one had expected the tables to turn so quickly.
Nor did anyone imagine that this incident would attract such a contingent of soldiers. From their appearance, it seemed they were here to deliver justice.
Everyone present stared blankly, their eyes reflecting bewilderment.
Ye Longlin watched Fang Zhengyi and the others, who were on the verge of losing consciousness, and then called a halt.
Afterward, Yuan Gang stepped forward, holding a document: "Announcing a sealed order from five years ago, from the Hall of Honor."
"The Qilin Army is hereby ordered to resolve the crisis in the Golden Triangle region. Ye Longlin is permitted to establish the Dragon Pavilion. Vice-captain Zhang Yi is promoted to Brigadier General. This order is effective immediately."
"Whoosh!"
At this, the entire scene exploded. Even the pupils of Fang Zhengyi and the others seemed to burst!
Brigadier General!
They had actually killed a Brigadier General!!
This... this...
Fang Zhengyi was still in shock because he hadn't seen Ye Longlin at all. He had been apprehended before Ye Longlin even entered.
Zhang Lanying, witnessing the unfolding events, couldn't react for a moment. It wasn't until Yuan Gang finished reading the order from five years ago that Zhang Lanying's body began to tremble.
Just moments ago, she had intended to kill herself and her granddaughter by crashing into a wall rather than signing a waiver. But after hearing the gunshot, she found herself unharmed. When she turned to look, she saw the person holding the gun was dead. Then, a group of heavily armed soldiers rushed in and apprehended Fang Zhengyi!
"You... you are..."
Zhang Lanying cautiously approached, trembling, and asked tentatively. The look in her eyes caused Ye Longlin's heart to ache. He could no longer suppress his anger but still lowered his voice to explain, "Madam, we are Zhang Yi's comrades. We heard about his misfortune and came to see."
It was at this moment that Fang Zhengyi saw a scene he would never forget!
The young man present, dressed in a military uniform, had five golden stars surrounded by olive branches on his shoulders, glinting in the sunlight. The epaulets on his shoulders bore a bloody dragon head!
The legendary... Grand... Grand Xia Heavenly King!
Fang Zhengyi's eyes glazed over. Upon seeing Ye Longlin's rank, he understood one thing.
This matter had escalated significantly!
Based on the document, he and Zhang Yi were brothers who had faced life and death together. Now that Zhang Yi had died at the hands of the Wang family, he would surely not back down!
"Rest assured, in this Great Xia, no one dares to trample on the law in front of me. Zhang Yi was my subordinate, and I will seek justice for him!"
As his words fell, Ye Longlin turned to Fang Zhengyi and the others: "Those who insult my Dragon Pavilion elders shall be executed by firing squad."
"Whoosh!"
As soon as these words were uttered, many onlookers outside the courtyard widened their eyes in disbelief at this young man. They were also curious why such a young man dared to utter such a statement. But upon seeing his military rank, they all fell silent.
Five stars!
That was a legendary existence. They never imagined they would witness such a scene in their lifetime!
"Brother Zhang was actually the Heavenly King's subordinate. If he had said this earlier, who would have dared to bully him? With such a powerful figure behind him, he wouldn't have been bullied at all!"
"Who's to say? If he had revealed this earlier, the Wang family would have had to apologize to him. Why would he have ended up like this? No, if that's the case, it seems Brother Zhang's death is truly unusual!"
"The Wang family is in for trouble. They have now alerted this divine figure. It seems Brother Zhang was truly misunderstood by us. I finally understand why the president of the veterans' branch personally inscribed the plaque."
The crowd outside was in an uproar. As they were discussing, a squadron of Dragon Detectives quickly entered. Just as they reached the entrance, the sound of gunfire erupted from within.
"Everyone, load your weapons immediately. If there are any issues, you have authorization to shoot."
With a homicide case occurring, the South Province Dragon Detective Bureau could no longer remain passive and personally intervened.
"Yes!"
Those hidden in the crowd quickly entered the courtyard. However, upon entering, they saw guards posted every meter along both sides of the entrance. In the center, several people in military uniforms stood, and the figure in the very middle was still with his back to them.
"Halt! As soldiers, you dare to lay hands on ordinary citizens! What unit are you from, which theater command? I will report you to the Hall of Honor and send you to military court... court..."
He Qiang, as the director, naturally had to step forward to stop them at such a moment.
Behind him, a group of Dragon Detectives raised their pistols, aiming at Ye Longlin.
However, at this moment, over a hundred Dragon Pavilion soldiers dispersed the crowd and surrounded the approaching Dragon Detectives.
The group of Dragon Detectives could only hear the sound of firearms being cocked!
He Qiang: "..."
They were soldiers, and their firearms were far superior to theirs. Moreover, they outnumbered them. Besides, if a conflict were to arise, it would be his responsibility.
But in the next moment, the young man in the middle turned and waved him over.
He Qiang's pupils exploded. In his eyes, those five golden stars glittered brilliantly!!
"Five... Five-Star... Five-Star Heavenly King!"
He instinctively walked towards Ye Longlin. The majesty emanating from the supreme authority made it impossible for him to muster any thought of resistance.
"Slap!"
Ye Longlin raised his hand and slapped He Qiang across the face, sending him flying and landing on Fang Zhengyi's corpse.
"His name is Fang Zhengyi. He is the best lawyer in South Province, yet he always does unjust things. Tell me, what connection does he have with his name?"