One day later.

Twenty-two people involved in the Guardian case executed by the Death Penalty! One of them is Zhao Shanhe’s wife’s nephew’s grandson.

And the nephew’s family is now under investigation.

From the many findings uncovered so far, the charges are certainly not light.

It is said that when Zhao Shanhe went back, his wife pleaded with him, causing a commotion, and he slapped her in rage, leaving her still bedridden...

But few dared to visit regarding this matter.

The Guardians acted quickly.

The execution ground was just outside the Southeast Headquarters on the large square.

Openly facing the world, as a warning to all.

On the day of execution, in the morning.

Fang Che dressed neatly, clothes immaculate, and stepped out with his sword.

Just as he stepped out, he saw several veteran Guardians with white beards floating, standing outside the door.

Dongyun Yu and the other two came out alongside Fang Che, and all four were momentarily stunned.

"Senior masters, please step aside and do not delay the auspicious time."

Fang Che said coldly.

"What an auspicious time indeed, truly an impartial Fang Qingtian!"

The leading elder glared at Fang Che’s face and said faintly, "We are only here to admire what kind of Fang Qingtian dares to execute colleagues, defying the world’s resistance."

Fang Che said coldly, "Oh? So, have you seen it now?"

"Seen it!"

"Since you have seen it, why haven’t you moved aside?"

"...Fang Che! You, a mere Inspector, what are you so arrogant about?!"

"If you don’t step aside, it will obstruct official duties and violate Guardian regulations, and I have the right to arrest you!"

Fang Che said, "I don’t care about your rank, nor your cultivation! This is my last word, step aside and do not block my way to execution!"

The leading elder took a deep breath and said, "We did not come to plead. Though we are indignant, we are still Guardians, and those twenty-two indeed committed crimes. We understand."

"However, we have a request for Inspector Fang."

He took a deep breath, "For the offense just now, I am willing to apologize. Inspector Fang, forgive us!"

After speaking, the three elders bowed together.

Dongyun Yu and the others were moved.

As martial artists, they could clearly feel that the aura around these three elders was far above theirs.

They are indeed experts.

But now, they are willing to bow.

Pleading bitterly.

Fang Che’s face remained cold: "There are two minutes left. If you have a request, please speak quickly."

"They are to die today, we cannot change that. But we request, they have indeed made indelible contributions to the Continent!

"Years of life-and-death struggles."

"We request they not be decapitated. We request they die wearing the Guardian Hall’s clothes!"

"Please, Inspector Fang, grant this matter."

Fang Che’s eyes flickered.

He frowned.

This holds much significance.

Not being decapitated means internal execution.

Dying in Guardian Hall uniform maintains their status as Continent Heroes, benefiting their families and descendants greatly.

Descendants could still receive the Guardian Hall’s protection and support.

"No!"

Fang Che coldly refused.

"Fang Che, won’t you even give this bit of face?"

The three elders, eyes nearly bursting with rage.

"It’s not that I refuse to give face; this face is not mine to give."

Fang Che said coldly, "Now, a squad of ten people from the Headquarters Enforcers has come to oversee this matter. As far as I know, they’re in the Southeast Headquarters."

"If you can get them to agree, I have no objections."

Fang Che said, "As long as they agree, they can even die wearing the Continent Merit Medal!"

"But here, I cannot!"

The three elders looked at each other in dismay.

If those executioners could agree, would we need to come to you?

Isn’t it because that side is not workable? Besides, you’re the Convictor in this matter! Who else can we seek?

"For so many years of life and death for the Continent, can we not ask for posthumous honor?"

The three elders were pleading sorrowfully.

Tears welled up in their eyes.

"For many years of life and death for the Continent, can you then abuse innocent women? After abusing them, can you be at peace with yourself? Can you commit evil without punishment?"