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Chapter 149 The deadline has arrived! Execution!

Wu Mubai has already passed the message on to Yang Wanli, confirming that he has received it.

He didn't know when Yang Wanli would leave the city to look for him.

The next morning, he sent someone to inform Nangong Wentian and his son, telling them to make preparations as soon as possible.

Under no circumstances should Yang Wanli be allowed to escape.

However, when people arrived at Gande Temple, they found only a pile of ashes on the ground.

There were also some leftover pheasants and rabbits.

There were no signs of a struggle at the scene, nor were any people seen, leading to the conclusion that Nangong Wentian and his son had already left.

He went back to report, and Wu Mubai looked displeased upon hearing the news.

"You mean they've already left?"

"Yes, sir, it seems they left early this morning, as there are no signs of a struggle at the scene."

"You may leave!"

Wu Mubai slammed the book in his hand to the ground and said angrily, "There are still three days left until the agreed time. This Nangong Wentian has left without saying goodbye. I must report this to the magistrate."

He reported the matter to Jiang Tao.

Jiang Tao didn't take it seriously; he never believed that an agreement could bind a third-grade expert.

Even if we can't kill Yang Wanli, ending his official career isn't so bad.

"No need to worry about it. Now that Liu Xunhua has left, let's see how our Lord Yang handles things in three days."

Yesterday, after Shen Yan killed Nangong Wentian, he also threw the body into a nearby lake.

They then took Liu Xunhua back to the prison and gagged him with a gag.

He was then transferred to cell number A and placed under the care of Chen Xiaoshuan.

As for the beggar who was originally impersonating Liu Xunhua, Shen Yan had Chen Xiaoshuan and the others deal with him.

This matter was kept very secret; apart from Chen Xiaoshuan, no one in the prison knew about it.

They thought the prisoner was still the same beggar, and these measures were just to prevent him from talking nonsense.

His identity was revealed, which caused trouble.

Shen Yan reported the matter to Yang Wanli.

He was overjoyed upon hearing this.

"Shen Yan, we owe you a lot this time. If you hadn't gone, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Yang Wanli never expected that these people would want to kill him, and that they would even enlist the help of a third-rank martial artist.

This was so crazy that he couldn't believe it.

Shen Yan smiled and said, "You're too kind, sir. It was nothing at all."

Yang Wanli sighed.

"Nowadays, even a third-rank expert is no match for you. You'd better stop calling me 'sir' now; who knows, in a few years, I might be the one calling you 'sir'."

"Old Yang, you should reflect on yourself. Your cultivation hasn't improved over the years. Have you been practicing diligently?"

Yang Wanli smiled and shook his head, saying, "I know I'm not very talented in martial arts, so you can enjoy the view from the mountaintop for me. Calling me 'Old Yang' is a good way to put it; it sounds more friendly."

Then he said seriously, "It's only fair to reciprocate. If they use underhanded tricks, we have to show them what I can do."

Shen Yan said, "Then shall I sneak into their house tonight and drag them out?"

Yang Wanli sneered, "No need. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll have them come to the prison to find you in a few days."

In Bianjing, one must still follow the rules; acting solely with force can easily bring trouble.

This is, after all, the capital city. Although the top three-rank experts are strong, they are not invincible.

Since Yang Wanli said so, Shen Yan no longer insisted.

Since breaking through in the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Technique, he has found himself becoming less and less inclined to use his brain.

When faced with trouble, all I can think about is who to kill, who deserves to be killed, and how killing them will solve the problem.

It's time to solve this with fists.

After saying goodbye to Yang Wanli, he returned home.

All the medicinal herbs obtained from Jiangnan Prefecture were given to Shen Ci to help refine into elixirs.

As for the three ancient medicinal herbs, he kept them in his possession; these were the kings of herbs of such age.

It can no longer be refined into a pill; the medicinal power is too great.

If matching auxiliary materials cannot be found, forcibly refining the pills will easily result in the destruction of the medicine, making it a losing proposition.

It can only be swallowed directly; how much it can absorb depends on Shen Yan's abilities.

After arriving home, Shen Yan was pulled away by Sun Fugui.

Upon returning, he opened the door and saw a letter Lin Qingwei had left for him on the table.

"These past few days, I have been deeply grateful for your care, sir. I have waited anxiously for your return, but it has not come. I must return to the mountain with my master first. My revenge has been avenged, but I have broken my promise and have been unable to serve you. I am truly ashamed and hope for your forgiveness. Once I return from my studies, I will certainly serve you."

Shen Yan shook his head, unconcerned.

"It's better that they've left."

He is already a third-rank expert, and will break through to the Grandmaster level in time.

Youth fades and beauty withers, but if one remains unmoved, one will not be hurt by it.

For the past few days, the prison has been unusually calm.

The day of Liu Xunhua's execution is fast approaching.

Since returning from the Ministry of Justice that day, Shen Yan has been drinking tea in his cell every day.

Ma Danian and Lü Youcai would occasionally come over to subtly probe, trying to get some information.

But Shen Yan acted as if he hadn't heard a thing.

The jailer was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, but dared not say anything.

"Is it that even Lord Shen is helpless this time?"

"Looks like I'm doomed. I'd better start preparing for my funeral."

"Hey, should someone go ask again?"

"If even Ma Tou and Lü Tou can't get any information out of them, who would dare to go?"

Shen Yan naturally overheard the jailers' discussion.

But he deliberately remained silent, making them anxious.

The day of execution finally arrived.

Shen Yan arrived at cell number A, where Chen Xiaoshuan and two jailers were bringing Liu Xunhua out.

"I will accompany you to the execution ground today."

Upon hearing this, the jailer's face lit up with joy, and he thought to himself, "Could there be a chance for this to turn around?"

Shen Yan offered to go with them, which rekindled their hope.

Today, Ye Zhou presided over the execution. If Yang Wanli hadn't felt that his appearance was too abrupt, it would have been a different story.

He had wanted to go on stage himself and see the show.

Jiang Tao, along with the people from the Dali Temple and Wu Mubai, arrived at the execution ground. They had been waiting for this good show for a long time.

People from the palace also came to watch the execution; it was He Yun, an old acquaintance of Shen Yan.

After his godfather Chen Yu was escorted to the capital by Shen Ci, he was handed over to the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs for processing.

It is said that he is already dead, and no one knows why he disobeyed the imperial decree.

Accompanied by constables from the Ministry of Justice, Shen Yan and others escorted Liu Xunhua to the execution ground.

Liu Xunhua knelt on the ground, her hair disheveled, and a gag in her mouth, unable to speak.

His hair was disheveled and his face was dirty, making him completely unrecognizable.

He kept shaking his head, making muffled noises, and looked at Jiang Tao.

Liu Qiandao and his disciples and followers were right beside him.

They were preparing over a hundred different kinds of instruments for the execution, including knives alone.

He said to his disciples and followers, "The opportunity to suffer the punishment of slow slicing is very rare. You must watch carefully and learn diligently this time. I am getting old, and I will have to rely on you from now on. Don't be unskilled and embarrass yourselves when the time comes."

Upon seeing this, Jiang Tao smiled.

The bigger the scene, the more embarrassing it will be later.

Finally, the time has come.

Ye Zhou gave the order.

"Execute!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Qiandao immediately ordered his disciples and followers to strip Liu Xunhua of her clothes.

Just then.

Jiang Tao signaled Wu Mubai to take action.

"Wait!"