I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 1693 - 132: Merciless Hand, Merciful Heart

He said he would go at night, but as soon as the words were out, the charming man leaped down from the rock.

Greeting the man with the scarred face with a nod, he strolled towards the city gate with a swagger, hands clasped behind his back, looking for all the world not like someone about to seek vengeance, but rather like a carefree scholar out to appreciate the flowers.

This left the scarred-faced man, who had been ready to risk it all, utterly astounded.

No plan, no target, just declaring their intent to take on a family backed by the Medicine God Sect in broad daylight.

The swordsmen who had retreated were probably already turning from potential allies into trumpets broadcasting their mad endeavor.

Entering the city at this time, aside from being turned into a sliced up mess by warriors reared by the Hua Family, he could not think of a better end.

"Enter the city now? This man is a madman; I’m not going! Not going!"

In the end, one of the three remaining swordsmen, who was still somewhat hesitant, cursed and ran away after witnessing the rash act of their leader.

The man with the scar-faced exchanged glances with the only other swordsman left, and still chose to follow.

Be it a trap, or life and death, it would all come to a head today. Having suffered enough injustice and carried the burden of resentment for so long, it would be fine to just end it like this.

Tightening the sword at their waists, the two followed the footsteps of the dashing gentleman and entered Danggui City together.

With hands on the hilts and their eyes scanning in all directions, the two swordsmen guarded the charming man, one on each side, vigilant against every possible danger.

Ordinary peddlers and merchants became subjects of their suspicion, every citizen with an odd look in their eyes was treated as a spy for the Hua Family.

The short distance felt excruciating for them, almost deliriously they found themselves at the doorstep of the Hua residence.

On any other day, Armored Soldiers would guard the entrance to the Hua residence, but today, its three-headed beast gate stood wide open, like the gaping maw of a monstrous beast.

Blinded by the thirst for vengeance, the scarred-face swordsman drew his blade and charged into the Hua residence with a war cry, taking three steps at a time.

Yet, ordinary swordsmen encountering a medicine family accumulated wealth over a century—if they could stir up any significant trouble, they wouldn’t have followed the scheme of the charming gentleman.

The feeble cries of battle ceased upon entering the residence, just like a pebble thrown into a lake, disappearing without a trace.

"Tsk, fragile fellow."

The charming gentleman stepped onto the stone staircase of the Hua residence, muttering, "Having the opportunity for revenge upon us, yet choosing to rush to his doom, seems like all the suffering over these years was for naught."

"Don’t you think so?"

As he spoke, Yiqi Tianlong turned his head and asked the other swordsman beside him.

The sweating swordsman did not respond, gripping tightly onto the hilt of his sword, his eyes fixated on the grand entrance of the Hua residence.

Armored Soldiers, axes and swords, traps—the anticipated deadly trial by fire did not appear. The sinister gentleman, together with his swordsman, casually walked into the central courtyard of the Hua residence and saw the scarred-face swordsman, weapons confiscated, being pinned down on the grass by two Armored Soldiers.

The Hua Family’s steward and physicians were kneeling all over, several Hua family elders stood to the sides. Upon seeing Yiqi Tianlong, they bent forward to greet him.

"Hua Changpu pays respect to Tianlong Dao Child; I wish Dao Child eternal peace!"

The leader of the Hua Family was dressed in splendid garments, with square features and an aura of integrity, seemingly a righteous gentleman.

Yet it was this very person who allowed the charlatans in his family’s medical halls to prescribe randomly, turning minor ailments into major illnesses, causing humble families to spend their life savings over a common cold.

Villages around Danggui City grind their teeth in hatred at the mention of the Hua Family; even the mountain bandits outside the city say that their pillaging cannot compare to the Hua Family’s medicinal trades.

One would have thought the master of such a ruthless family must have the flames of a demon soaring to the skies, with a myriad of venomous schemes swirling in his eyes at a mere glance. Yet, who would have expected the person before them to resemble more a scholar than a bandit, truly a wonder.

Yiqi Tianlong’s scrutinizing gaze lingered too long, and Hua Changpu, who did not hear the customary pleasantries to stand at ease, peered up quietly. Meeting the other party’s puzzled look, she mustered her courage to ask, "May I ask, Dao Child, is there something amiss with my face?"

"Hmm..."

Stroking his chin, Yiqi Tianlong pondered for a moment before, as though a lightbulb had turned on, he pounded his fist into his palm with glee and declared, "I was just wondering what sort of death would suit that righteous face of yours, and now I have the answer!"

In the courtyard, the Armored Soldiers moved as one, their eyes brimming with murderous intent as they fixed their gaze on Yiqi Tianlong, with Spiritual Energy swirling within them, yet unreleased.

"Dao... Dao Child, you sure joke well. The Hua Family is an affiliate of the Divine Sect, paying tribute and showing respect to the Sect annually. Hua Jia! Hua Jia!! Quickly, quickly bring out the account book for the Dao Child to inspect...!"

Frightened to death by Yiqi Tianlong, Hua Changpu’s face turned pale as he hurriedly called to the old Housekeeper beside him.

"Why the hell would I bother with that stuff? I’m here to take your damned life."

Yiqi Tianlong tilted his head, snapping his fingers as if issuing a command, and in the courtyard, the grass sprouted anew with vines bearing purple-red poisonous thorns that danced in the air and entwined the Hua Family’s Armored Soldiers, who, just moments before, were exuding a ferocious aura, now collapsing in droves.

The sound of their armor "bang bang" crashing to the ground hammered heavily upon the hearts of the Hua Family.

"No, you can’t kill me; I am of the Divine Sect, I am a man of the Divine Sect!"

Completely terrified by Yiqi Tianlong’s horrifying methods, Hua Changpu knelt, begging for mercy, "Everything I have done over the years was for the Divine Sect! For the sake of the Hua Family’s ardent loyalty, if not merit, we have endured hardships! Please, Dao Child, spare the Hua Family, spare the Hua Family!"

"Alas, this is the path you’ve chosen towards your demise."

Yiqi Tianlong sighed, squatted down, and patted Hua Changpu’s shoulder, looking straight into his frightened eyes, and spoke sorrowfully, "There will always be people like you, always individuals who bind their selfish desires with the Divine Sect."

"Do you know, for thousands of years, how many predecessors of the Divine Sect have consecutively devoted their heart’s blood to make the Medicine God Sect’s name shine in the righteous path of Xiehe? To make the medical profession respected wherever they go?"

"But you Hua Changpu, more capable than these ancestors, in just a hundred years, you’ve managed to topple the high pedestal the Medicine God Sect spent thousands of years building in the hearts of the people of Danggui City."

Yiqi Tianlong’s eyes were filled with icy light, his tone dripping with mockery, "So brilliant, so remarkable, the Hua Family. Now tell me, do you deserve anything but utter annihilation?"

Perhaps when pushed to the brink, everyone has a moment of breakthrough. Knowing his life was hopeless, Hua Changpu went all out, suppressing his fear, and with a trembling voice said, "All faults are mine alone; it has nothing to do with my kin. Dao Child, if you must kill, then kill only me. Please spare the innocent members of the Hua Family. I bow to you, Dao Child, I bow to you!"

"No, that won’t do."

Without so much as a glance at Hua Changpu, who was knocking his head on the ground, Yiqi Tianlong crossed his legs and sat down, his gaze wandering into the distance as he said indistinctly, "When the Hua Family head waved the Sect’s banner, using the art of healing for inhumane trades, it seems you didn’t consider the innocence of others. Should the Heavenly Dao demand fairness, then today, the entire Hua Family must be erased."

"And that child from your Hua Family who was taken in by the Divine Sect, don’t you worry, I’ll take the opportunity to offer him some guidance. Then, he’ll inadvertently contract a vile disease, probably agonizing for seventy-seven forty-nine days before dying, and that will serve as salvation for the Hua Family!"

"Beast, you are a beast!"

Hua Changpu, with reddened eyes, pointed at Yiqi Tianlong and said, "Changpu was taken into the Divine Sect at the age of six and has only practiced in the outer gates over the years, never committing any evil. How can you be so malicious?"

"Oh?"

Yiqi Tianlong, observing Hua Changpu whose eyes were red with anger, exclaimed in surprise, "I thought that scoundrels like you would be devoid of compassion, but it seems I was wrong. When you forced others to lose their homes and lives, why didn’t you consider their innocence?"

As he spoke, Dao Child Tianlong stood up, looking down upon the resentful head of the Hua Family, and said impassively, "You needn’t feel wronged. Without Hua Changpu, could the Hua Family have the capability to connect with the outer gates of the Divine Sect? To carry things out so decisively? In the end, the chief culprit is still the Divine Sect. So, rest assured, not only Hua Changpu must die, but also that Steward who approved your deeds must perish. This is acting on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, the salvation of all beings."