MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again-Chapter 1323 - 299: Reverse Scale

As for Photon City, everything remained the same, unaffected by the outside world, but... the external world’s surveillance on the training methods of Photon City never disappeared.

Two heavy-armored soldiers dragged a blood-soaked warrior, who looked like a dying dog, to Qin Hong’s presence.

Qin Hong put down his pen and looked up, asking, "What happened?"

The heavy-armored soldier bowed and replied, "Reporting to the City Lord, this person was caught spying on our military’s Secret Technique, denied it when discovered, so I had to employ some measures."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hong looked at this warrior and said, "Ge Erdan, right? You are one of my Qin Long Guards, a warrior I personally chose. I really want to know, why did you betray me?"

Since Lu Hong left, Qin Hong reassembled the Qin Long Guards. This second formation of Qin Long Guards was fully staffed with thirty thousand men, each personally selected by Qin Hong. He accompanied the entire army during daily exercises, ensuring they lived and worked together, sharing honor and disgrace.

Thus, Qin Hong was deeply angered by Ge Erdan’s betrayal. Though furious, after becoming the City Lord and with Lu Hong’s departure, Qin Hong seemed to mature overnight. He realized he had no more backing, was married, and awaited offspring. He needed to become a giant tree capable of sheltering his family.

Even now, as angry as he was, Qin Hong showed no expression, his gaze calmly fixed on Ge Erdan.

Under Qin Hong’s gaze, Ge Erdan’s face turned even paler due to blood loss, and the previously resolute demeanor from enduring beatings crumbled the moment Qin Hong spoke.

Plop, plop, plop, Ge Erdan kowtowed three times to Qin Hong, saying, "I know I’m a scoundrel, sorry for letting down the City Lord’s cultivation, I am willing to die to atone!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Hong’s expression remained unchanged, instead signaling the heavy-armored soldiers to leave.

Once the study door closed, Qin Hong began, "Explain specifically, how did they threaten you?"

Back when Lu Hong worked hard to keep his established strong army’s Secret Technique from leaking, he meticulously allocated a suburb in Photon City. This area was dedicated to protecting families of the strong army members, ensuring they were free from harm or threats, preventing dilemmas between loyalty and filial duties.

Thus, Qin Hong couldn’t fathom what reason Ge Erdan had for betraying him.

Could it just be for the worthless lure of Gold?

With no one around, Ge Erdan tearfully crawled before Qin Hong, crying out, "They kidnapped my sister, the one abandoned due to poverty when we were young."

Hearing this, Qin Hong was at a loss for words, thinking this was a ridiculous situation.

"Are you certain she is your sister?"

To Qin Hong’s slightly skeptical inquiry, Ge Erdan nodded vigorously, "Definitely, my mother said that when my sister was born, she had a black birthmark on her right arm, so I couldn’t possibly be mistaken."

"Your sister has a birthmark on her arm, but isn’t it possible someone could fake that birthmark?" Qin Hong calmly explained, "Your family was too poor to raise two children, so they abandoned your sister when she was just born, how could she have survived on her own? Perhaps she was adopted?"

After hearing this, Ge Erdan nodded, saying, "My sister told me she was indeed rescued by a passing merchant and served as a maid, living comfortably until she was kidnapped."

"So, someone discovered you had a sister, went through great lengths to find her, kidnapping her to force you to steal our military Secret Technique?" Qin Hong looked at Ge Erdan incredulously, thinking such an absurd plot was unbelievable, yet Ge Erdan believed it fully.

Even now, Ge Erdan didn’t waver, kowtowing to Qin Hong, "City Lord, I know I violated military law, willing to die to atone, but I beg you, please send someone to rescue my sister! Your kindness I will repay in my next life!"

Looking at the earnest Ge Erdan, Qin Hong nodded, "Military orders are as stable as mountains, you’ve committed a capital crime by stealing military secrets, unavoidable, but I will fulfill your last wish."

With that, Qin Hong strode away, disappearing from Ge Erdan’s view.

Regarding Qin Hong’s promise, Ge Erdan had no doubt, believing the City Lord’s words were golden, always fulfilled.

Thus, Ge Erdan finally relieved himself of his burden, silently lamenting, "Sister, from now our parents rely on your care, I’m ashamed before the City Lord and must die to atone!"

As Qin Hong left, the two heavy-armored soldiers standing outside quickly rushed into the study, trying to restrain Ge Erdan again.

However, Ge Erdan shouted, "Don’t touch me! I will go myself, violating military law requires execution, I’m shamed before the City Lord, willingly dying to atone, no hesitation!"

Hearing Ge Erdan’s determined words, the two heavy-armored soldiers exchanged glances but ultimately did not act.

Ge Erdan clenched his teeth, standing with the heavy-armored soldiers escorting him back to the military training ground. With the army gathered, Ge Erdan stood in the center, gazing at the surrounding Qin Long Guards, his eyes slowly moistening.

Regarding the Qin Long Guards, they weren’t aware of the specifics of Ge Erdan’s crimes, only seeing him escorted severely injured by supervisors to the training ground, causing anger to fill the hearts of the Qin Long Guards.

Yet under military rule, the Qin Long Guards dared not cause trouble, only standing silently, eyeing the supervisors with visible killing intent.

With reddened eyes, Ge Erdan knelt towards the Qin Long Guards surrounding the training ground, shouting, "Brothers, I, Er Dan, have let down the City Lord, attempted to steal the Qin Long Guards’ High level Secret Method, but was caught in time by the supervisors, preventing disaster. The City Lord cherishes us immensely; it was I, Er Dan, who was foolish and became a disgrace. I violated military law, can’t face comrades, no longer worthy of being your comrade. Er Dan... will depart first, wishing you prosperity in Martial Arts, with Qin Long Guards soaring, Qin Long Guards, victory!"

With Ge Erdan’s shout, he suddenly drew a supervisor’s blade, his head would be cut off.

With Ge Erdan’s body collapsing, all Qin Long Guards’ eyes turned red. Training and fighting together, they became like blood relatives, sharing honor and disgrace. Though unsure why Ge Erdan sought military secrets, forced circumstances were unmistakable, with his death leaving Qin Long Guards a boiling rage, unable to vent.

At that moment, Qin Hong arrived, carrying a woman. With a forceful throw, he landed her beside Ge Erdan’s body, saying coldly, "Speak everything you know!"

Having witnessed Qin Hong’s ruthless demeanor, this woman was terrified, with a trembling voice she revealed, "I am... I am... someone from the Liu Family of Beihai City, ordered by my family to impersonate Ge Erdan’s deceased sister, forcing him to steal Photon City’s Training Method..."

Soon, this woman explained the entire plot. Not surprisingly, she knew much, as she was a key player, leading to her survival.

After her narration, the training ground was engulfed in killing intent, almost tangible.

Qin Hong surveyed the area. At this moment, the anger from thirty thousand Qin Long Guards was palpable, and holding it in would certainly cause harm.

Thus...

"Qin Long Guards, orders!"

"The subordinate is present!"

"Deploy immediately to Beihai City! Liu Family dared to attack my Qin Long Guards, they must prepare for annihilation. I will let the world know, the Qin Long Guards are not to be provoked!"

"The subordinates accept the order!"