Hunting God Era

Chapter 83 Martial Law Declared in Ningjiang (Revised)

Martial law has been declared in Ningjiang City.

At least for martial artists with some cultivation level, it's like martial law; ordinary people don't really feel it.

Normally, the life of a martial artist in the First or Second Dragon Gate is just like that of a normal person going to work. If they don't participate in the various events in Ningjiang, their lives are pretty much the same.

However, those powerful martial artists who were related to the Ren family, had been attacked by Li Ye, or had other businesses in Ningjiang City clearly sensed the change in the wind.

Entertainment venues are subject to stricter regulations, not because of any higher-ups' requirements, but because they are voluntarily supervised.

The transportation company installed bronze mirrors on all its buses and taxis, and the property management staff were all replaced. Normally, there are no martial arts practitioners among the security guards of residential communities, but a martial arts practitioner with surging qi and blood appeared out of nowhere and installed bronze mirrors at the main gate and building entrances.

However, it's not out of place. Ordinary people just see it as an alternative billboard, perhaps some kind of performance art.

However, all other martial artists, regardless of their profession or whether they had any connection with the Ren family, were given a warning.

During this period, maintain stability, avoid causing trouble, and prevent any accidents from occurring.

As for the Ren family's businesses, they were even more unlucky.

The company's leaders were approached one after another. They were neither beaten nor scolded, nor were they forced to shut down. They simply sent people to their homes, following them or their children and parents, full of threats.

In short, you'll be in trouble if you don't do as instructed.

Left with no other choice, they had to obey.

Furthermore, they didn't ask him to do anything; everything remained the same, except that he was no longer required to obey their boss's orders and had all ties with the Ren family severed; he was not allowed to utter a single word.

Li Ye wouldn't dare do anything that would bring people's livelihoods to a standstill; that would be truly foolish.

No matter how much trouble martial artists cause, it's still just a matter for martial artists. It might escalate to an individual or a small group, but if it affects everyone...
No.

Just like the Ren family, who were kept in check by Pan Zhengyang, they weren't so ruthless as to order a food supply cutoff, logistics shutdown, and transportation halt as soon as Pan Zhengyang surrounded them. He also took the opportunity to shut down real estate properties covering half of Ningjiang, leaving the garbage in the communities unable to be cleaned and piled up.

That's awesome! Even the most reckless and capable person would give you a thumbs up and say, "Wow, that's amazing!"

Pan Zhengyang at most wanted to force the Ren family to the point of 'counter-terrorism' so that he could wipe them out in one fell swoop.

But if the Ren family does this, then they are 'suppressing a rebellion'.

But all contact was cut off. Whether it was black or white, everything was under Li Ye's control, eliminating the possibility of the Ren family issuing orders and receiving information remotely to take action.

……

The Ren family's old residence.

The large mansion, which occupied half the street, was eerily quiet at the moment, but there were no vehicles blocking the way, and only one person had posted a note at the entrance.

Pan Zhengyang moved into the mansion and used his position to suppress the Ren family, ordering them not to leave the house and even shutting down the local signal.

He still has that much power.

As for the reasons...
Ren Changtian, the head of the Ren family, leaned on his cane, stared intently at Pan Zhengyang, and shouted, "Pan Zhengyang! What exactly do you want to do!"

Pan Zhengyang smiled slightly, pointed to the test tube containing black liquid that had been on the table a few days earlier, and said with a smile:

"I received news that the Locust God Cult has appeared in Ningjiang City and is causing disasters. The Ren family is the backbone of Ningjiang City. If you fall, Ningjiang will be devastated. That's why I came here to protect you."

He has said this more than once.

But Ren Changtian didn't want to hear that.

He gave Pan Zhengyang a deep look and said in a deep voice, "Save your breath. I can't do anything to you, but you can't do anything to me either. The only thing you're doing here is getting a few more meals. You're eating and drinking well here, but once the time comes, you'll be taking office in Yangcheng, and everything you do will be for nothing."

He glanced at the door. "Perhaps you've made arrangements outside, but whatever those arrangements are, they have nothing to do with the Ren family. Pan Zhengyang, you have a deep misunderstanding of us, but I'm too lazy to explain." "Whether my misunderstanding of you is deep or not, only time will tell, although I think my intuition is quite accurate."

Pan Zhengyang picked his nose and flicked a booger. "You're too lazy to explain, and I'm too lazy to explain either. If you really push me too far, I'll kill your whole family and then turn myself in."

Ren Changtian gritted his teeth and said, "You are a Human Yuan cultivator, and so am I. I have been cultivating for longer than you. If we really fight, you might not win. Don't go too far!"

"Furthermore, why are you targeting my Ren family like this? Many things are clear to everyone, and they all stay within certain boundaries and won't have any impact. Is my Ren family the only family in the world? Why are you keeping such a close eye on me?!"

"If you're not satisfied, go abroad. They don't keep a close eye on things there. Cannibalism is common in Southeast Asia, though it's more prevalent in the Demon Realm."

Pan Zhengyang said, "The West is fine too, but the way they eat people is more refined. It's voluntary; you can buy as many lives as you can with a certain amount of money. As a third-realm cultivator, you'd be welcomed there. But in Shenzhou, it won't work!"

"I'm keeping an eye on you because you're easy to bully. If you can control me, why won't you?"

He chuckled sinisterly, "No matter what you think, I haven't been transferred yet, so I'm keeping a close eye on you!"

"you!"

Ren Changtian glared at him hatefully, then slammed his cane on the ground. "I won't say anything more to you. You are wicked, but I am kind. I congratulate you on your promotion in advance!"

After saying that, he turned and left the hall.

Pan Zhengyang didn't care. He would stay here and not allow anyone to leave.

The old man from the Ren family was locked in a stalemate with him and wouldn't make a move. The remaining few second-stage disciples who had broken through the Xuan Gate were also well aware of his killing intent and dared not truly provoke Pan Zhengyang at this moment.

In their view, Pan Zhengyang's arrogance wouldn't last long; he would be transferred away soon.

Moreover, their elder brother is out there. As long as one person is handling things outside, Ningjiang won't fall into chaos.

Pan Zhengyang knew that it was Ren Xu's father, Ren Changtian's eldest son, who had gone on a business trip.

I think I came back a couple of days ago. As for why I didn't come here after I came back...
Hmm, that's hard to guess.

……

A glittering nightclub.

Inside a brightly lit private room, Li Ye leaned back on the sofa, a cigarette dangling from his lips, slowly mixing imported liquor.

"What on earth are you going to do!"

Beside him, a middle-aged man in a fixed sitting position called out:

"Li Ye, going against the Ren family will not end well. You are still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Practicing martial arts is not easy, don't ruin your life!"

"Don't I want to ruin my own life?"

Li Ye chuckled: "I'm seventeen years old, a martial artist who has broken through three barriers in the second realm. Whichever university I go to, the admissions office will have to kneel down to welcome me. Whichever department I join, they will have to put up banners to greet me."

"You're telling me not to make a mistake? That makes me think I'm still in the Qing Dynasty."

He mixed the liquor, picked up the glass and raised it to the middle-aged man, but then shook his head. "Oh, I forgot you have a problem with your hands. It's okay, you'll be served by a beautiful young lady."

As he spoke, he revealed a set of gleaming white teeth and uttered words that made the middle-aged man's pupils shrink.

"At least that outfit must be beautiful."

　It will be available tomorrow at noon!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)