Li Pingsheng laughed maniacally, already deranged.

After a long while, he stopped laughing and said, "I did it, I admit it. General Zhao, for the sake of the years we’ve known each other... give me a quick end."

He said, "If it’s possible, if... I hope the Li family won’t be completely wiped out."

Zhao Shanhe looked up and sighed, "Li Pingsheng, if you really understand justice as you claim, if you are truly willing to sacrifice as you have shown... how great would that be!"

Li Pingsheng smiled faintly, "It’s just a pity I have hatred. I can’t let go. If there is a next life, I will still seek revenge on Fang Che."

Zhao Shanhe frowned and asked, "Li Pingsheng, be honest with your conscience, did Fang Che do anything wrong?"

Li Pingsheng remained silent, and after a moment he said, "He is not wrong."

"Then you..."

"But I still want revenge. Because the one who died is my son, my only son."

Li Pingsheng said.

"If my son hadn’t died, I would admire him greatly. But he killed my son, and for that, he deserves to die!"

Li Pingsheng screamed hoarsely, "He deserves to die!"

"Stubborn and unrepentant!"

Zhao Shanhe drew his sword with a clang, controlling his temper, and said softly, "Calm your mind a bit, leave a few words."

Li Pingsheng’s eyes, wild with anger and devoid of reason, slowly cleared. After a long time, he looked at the white clouds in the sky and said softly, "Tell the family... not to seek revenge. General Zhao, I hate you immensely. But I also thank you immensely!"

"There’s nothing worth lingering for."

As he spoke, he slowly closed his eyes, "I know I was wrong, but I don’t regret it. Give me another chance, and I would still kill him, for avenging my son is justice decreed by Heaven and Earth."

"Alas..."

In Zhao Shanhe’s hand, the sword flashed.

A bloodstain appeared on Li Pingsheng’s throat.

He stopped breathing.

"Place the four members of the Li family... to the side. Wait to deal with them later!"

Zhao Shanhe sighed as he spoke.

Beside him, several Guardians stepped forward silently and collected the bodies of Li Pingsheng and the others.

Zhao Shanhe turned around to look at Fang Che, somewhat apologetic, and said, "Fang Che, can you understand?"

"I can! I can understand."

Fang Che also sighed and said softly, "That’s why I brought them here, for you to deal with."

"That’s good. Thank you!"

The affair of the Li family’s ambush finally came to an end.

But the complex gazes around, coupled with the forcibly suppressed anger, still manifested.

Now was the time to bury the Beauty, a solemn moment.

Everyone was forcibly controlling themselves to not let their anger erupt. But everyone remembered in their hearts, this matter was not over. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The Li family must pay the price. This is the sentiment of everyone present.

Zhao Shanhe stood on high ground.

Clad in a pitch-black cloak, fluttering in the wind.

On his head, a Golden Crown, symbolizing the Guardian’s crossed Sword and Saber, shining with golden light.

"Today, my heart is heavy. Countless beautiful maidens, at the age of bloom, met with tragedy... As the Southeast Commander, Zhao Shanhe feels deeply derelict in duty... Fortunately, Heaven has a cycle, and justice prevails. Captain Fang Che uncovered the demon and, with the combined forces of the Guardians, slayed it... Thus today, we seek a place of rest, an eternal resting place for the precious souls..."

After Zhao Shanhe spoke, he said, "Please, Captain Fang, who presided over this case, say a few words to everyone."

Immediately, applause thundered.

More fervent by countless times than before.

Zhao Shanhe’s face broke into a smile, he gestured with a wave of his hand, and then gracefully descended.

Fang Che stood atop with a hint of helplessness; if he could choose for himself, he definitely wouldn’t be standing there.

But there’s no choice, now the crowd only acknowledges Captain Fang, so him not coming truly wouldn’t resolve the matter.

With clasped fists, face somber, he said, "There’s nothing extra for me to say. The ladies are also eagerly waiting."