The bodyguards poised to strike were also the executioners for today's execution.

They were entirely at the command of Empress Ziwei, who rules from high above.

But upon hearing Fang Yu's shout, they still paused mid-action, looking bewilderedly towards the Empress waiting for her next command. They knew that this young man was a favored individual in front of the Empress, the only Saint Rank Doctor in Jiangzhou at present.

His opinions and attitudes played a critical role.

Empress Ziwei slightly turned her body, her gaze landing on Fang Yu.

"Mr. Fang, do you have any questions?"

Fang Yu pointed at those elders and said, "In our fine Huaxia tradition, we should respect the elderly and love the young. Moreover, we live in a rule-of-law society. Is it really appropriate to tie up and force these old people to kneel like this?"

Upon hearing this,

Empress Ziwei replied with a light smile, "I didn't realize Mr. Fang was such a philanthropist... As I've already said, these people have committed unforgivable offenses, and they must face the corresponding punishment. Therefore, Mr. Fang, you only need to watch from a distance."

No sooner had she finished speaking

than an elder couldn't restrain himself any longer, cursing loudly:

"Wretched woman! You colluded with those bald heads from the Western Regions, framing His Majesty the Dragon Emperor and committing such acts, yet you have the nerve to shout about it! You're not fit to be the Empress of Tiandu, you're not fit to control the Five Great Divine Palaces! You belong in Hell!"

Another elder bared his teeth and spat out blood, saying, "You dishonor women, colluding with others. Do you think that just because you became the Empress you can do whatever you want? A thousand years have passed, karma will come around, and sooner or later, you will receive your retribution!"

"You really want us dead because you're afraid... Wretched woman, just wait, even if we descend into Hell, we will curse you to an untimely death!"

...

Hearing their words,

Empress Ziwei's face turned sour, her brows furrowing as she shouted, "Silence! Execute them immediately!"

"Yes!"

Seeing this,

Fang Yu's brows were also deeply furrowed.

Even if his memory hadn't fully recovered, he believed that the words of the elders were true! Ziwei colluding with the people of the Western Regions to frame the Dragon Emperor?

Is this the truth?

Although Fang Yu firmly believed that Ziwei was responsible for the current situation, hearing these facts still made it hard for him to believe. With this thought, Fang Yu shook his head vigorously, forcing himself to calm down.

"Wait!!"

Fang Yu shouted again.

"Mr. Fang?" Empress Ziwei looked at him with confusion.

"Miss Ziwei... may I know what crimes they have committed to deserve death?" Fang Yu asked indifferently.

"Mr. Fang, this is none of your concern. You do not belong to the Five Great Divine Palaces, nor are you from Tiandu Mountain. I treat you as an honored guest, but that does not mean you can intervene in my affairs." Empress Ziwei's words were spoken lightly, yet carried an invisible pressure.

"Give me three minutes to gather my thoughts." Fang Yu snapped his fingers, forcing a smile.

"Hmm?"

The surrounding bodyguards were also puzzled.

The crowd in the square was completely befuddled, not knowing what was going on.

Three minutes is neither long nor short.

It quickly passed.

Fang Yu stepped in front of Empress Ziwei and spoke earnestly: "Whether you believe me or not, I must express this... Sigh, seeing them only reminds me of my grandfather. I was raised by my grandfather, no matter what I ate or desired, he would satisfy me. I believe there is no one else in the world who could be as good to me as him..."

While speaking, Fang Yu's eyes reddened, "Later, my grandfather passed away, and I was devastated... Every time I see an elder, it hurts me deeply. So I worked hard to make money and frequently made donations to nursing homes... In Yanjing, there is a nursing home to which I've donated a significant amount of money. You can send someone to verify it... So... I really do not wish to see the elderly die before my eyes. It would be more painful than killing me..."

Empress Ziwei raised her cool eyes, staring at Fang Yu as she said, "Mr. Fang, are you trying to make a fool out of Ziwei?"

"Please don't say that. Would I dare to do such a thing?"

Fang Yu spread his hands, "I knew you wouldn't believe me... Anyway, I do not wish to witness these old people dying like this. My conscience, my beliefs, the education I have received, they all remind me. If I do not stop this today, I will surely be troubled night after night, unable to eat or sleep, for the rest of my life consumed by guilt!"

Upon hearing this.

Emperor Ziwei's brows furrowed slightly, as she looked at him as if he were a lunatic.

"What exactly do you want to do?" Ziwei suddenly asked.

The room fell utterly silent.

The eyes of the bodyguards all swiftly landed on Fang Yu.

They looked at Fang Yu as if he were a lunatic.

They couldn't fathom how such a person could be a distinguished guest of Emperor Ziwei, appearing more like a clown sent by monkeys.

Fang Yu cleared his throat, fixed his gaze directly into Ziwei's eyes, unafraid, and said:

"Didn't Miss Ziwei ask me to make a condition? I've just thought of one."

"Speak."

"Spare these people's lives! As long as you agree, I, Fang Yu, will immediately join the Five Great Divine Palaces and Tiandu Mountain."

Upon this declaration.

A look of doubt crossed Emperor Ziwei's face.

Her eyes swept over Fang Yu, inch by inch.

The old men kneeling on the ground also looked at Fang Yu with a puzzled expression—

"Young man, we appreciate your kindness... We have long been indifferent to life and death, why should we fear dying?"

"By the will of Heaven, destiny controls life and death... We have lived long enough, living on holds no meaning!"

"Young lad, I see you have a good heart... Don't follow this demoness and stray onto the wrong path, it will be too late for regrets!"

As these old men spoke.

Empress Ziwei shouted angrily: "Silence!"

Fang Yu gestured with his hand.

He walked over to the group of old men.

His gaze stern, he looked at them one by one, scrutinizing.

"You old fellows... my helping you, it's not because I pity you. It's because I thought of my grandfather... If you want to die, that's fine, but not in front of me, just go somewhere and jump off a building! Jiangzhou certainly doesn't lack for skyscrapers!"

"You—"

"What 'you'? Empress Ziwei is the supreme ruler of Tiandu Mountain, who else should I follow if not her? Let's hear what you have to say..."

The old man was stunned.

To not choose meant death.

It seemed... the young man was much smarter than they had thought.

After Fang Yu finished speaking.

He came before Empress Ziwei again and said lightly: "This is my only condition, as long as you agree, I will immediately join Tiandu Mountain!"

Empress Ziwei, her expression thoughtful.

She hesitated.

After a moment, she spoke again: "These people have committed unforgivable sins..."

"There's no sin that can't be forgiven... It all comes down to interests. They're no longer of use to you, what are you still afraid of? Afraid that they will rebel again?"

Fang Yu said with a chuckle, "How about this, I'll help you strip them of their cultivation, from now on, they'll just be ordinary old men. I'll have them live in a nursing home, and let them die of old age naturally, how does that sound?"

Empress Ziwei's eyes flashed with a hint of brightness, looking at Fang Yu, she asked faintly:

"Mr. Fang... tell me the real reason behind your actions... If you can persuade me, I will agree to your condition!"

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