"Wang Junze, you can't escape! The experts of Prince Yu's Mansion are on their way. Surrender now, and perhaps the Prince might be merciful and spare your life!"

The faces of those people turned livid with rage at Wang Junze's words, and they pointed their swords at him again, threatening him with false bravado.

"Well said, Ru'er, go cut off his tongue!"

Without even looking up, Wang Junze, speaking in the softest voice, uttered the harshest words.

"Yes!"

Peng Ru, without hesitation, stepped forward and walked straight toward the person who had just spoken at Wang Junze's command.

"If anyone else dares to stop her, kill them directly!"

Picking up his wine cup, Wang Junze reminded again.

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of those around them changed dramatically, and their gazes at Peng Ru were filled with fear.

"Zheng!"

The sword edge lightly rang out, and in the blink of an eye, Peng Ru had leaped in front of them. Having already witnessed how terrifying Peng Ru was, they almost instinctively chose to retreat, leaving only the unlucky fellow who had just spoken with Peng Ru's sword held to his neck.

It must be noted that the person who had just spoken only had a cultivation in the Refining God Realm. While recently, under Wang Junze's guidance, Peng Ru's abilities had also advanced rapidly. Even without the Li Shang Sword, dealing with someone of the same realm posed no difficulty at all.

His momentum was seized, and the other person was so scared that he collapsed to the ground. Peng Ru grabbed his collar to prevent him from collapsing completely.

With a playful smile on her face, Peng Ru softly said, "Don't be afraid, the prince only wants your tongue. As long as you don't resist, I won't kill you!"

"???"

Listening to Peng Ru's words, not to mention the unlucky fellow, even those around were shocked pale, the entire restaurant was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

"Pu!"

With one hand choking the person's neck, forcing him to stick his tongue out, Peng Ru then cut off the tongue with a single sword stroke, smilingly pushed him away, and returned to Wang Junze's side.

"Heh heh!"

With his tongue forcibly cut off, the man writhed on the ground in excruciating pain, letting out a heartrending scream.

"Demon!!! Wang Junze, even if you are a disciple of the Four Great Celestial Sects, how dare you act this way?"

Gripping the Qimei Staff tightly in his hand, the strongest among them stared intently at Wang Junze, questioning in disbelief.

Too ruthless!

Killing is not scary; they came here to kill Wang Junze, but they never expected that Wang Junze wouldn't have to make a move, as even his maid was so terrifying and brutal. This is not something a disciple of a Renowned and Righteous Sect would do!

"Ah, if you hadn't mentioned it, I'd forgotten this isn't the Nether Sea anymore."

Seemingly just remembering this matter, Wang Junze showed a trace of regret on his face and exclaimed.

However, the next moment, with a flick of his brow, Wang Junze directly changed the subject.

"But... don't you find that in this situation, the method of a demon cultivator is more effective?"

"..."

"Don't forget, I'm not only Wang Junze of the Profound Moon Sword Sect but also the Nether Sea demon cultivator, Ye Piaoling!"

A cold murderous intent flashed in his eyes as Wang Junze spoke coldly, "You think you, a bunch of trash, can come to kill me, dare to come to kill me?!"

"..."

In an instant, everyone was silenced, not daring to make a sound.

Actually, the guests under Prince Yu's Mansion had heard some of Wang Junze's deeds in the Nether Sea, but previously, they had difficulty reconciling the image of Wang Junze, a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, with the demon cultivator Ye Piaoling.

But now, when Wang Junze truly revealed that hint of sinister murderous intent, they suddenly realized that the two were indeed the same person!

Rumble!

Almost at the same time he spoke, a sound of synchronized footsteps came suddenly from outside the restaurant.

The Forbidden Army!

In Licheng, the Forbidden Army was stationed and also responsible for maintaining city order. Just moments ago, some people had managed to escape from the restaurant, and upon receiving news of murder in the restaurant, the Forbidden Army naturally came!

Upon hearing the footsteps of the Forbidden Army, everyone in the restaurant immediately showed a hint of hope in their eyes.

Wang Junze's display of ruthlessness was too intense. Even though it wasn't directed at them, everyone felt an indescribable fear, and the arrival of the Forbidden Army undoubtedly gave them a sense of security.

After all... Wang Junze may be strong, but he couldn't possibly act against the Forbidden Army, right?

Indeed, killing the Forbidden Army would be akin to rebellion!

"Who dares to commit murder in a bustling market?"

Striding powerfully into the restaurant, the leader of the Forbidden Army sternly questioned.

Seeing the Forbidden Army's arrival, Wang Junze slowly stood up, looked towards them, and calmly said, "I am the Inspector of the Judgment Department, Wang Junze. I was attacked, and in self-defense, these people... are all accomplices!"

"Judgment Department?!"

Upon hearing Wang Junze declare his identity, the face of the Forbidden Army leader changed.

The Forbidden Army could control many things, but not the Judgment Department, especially not an Inspector of the Judgment Department!

Moreover, Wang Junze claimed to be attacked. If the Forbidden Army witnessed an attack on an Inspector, they had to cooperate in capturing the culprits.

"You claim to be an Inspector, do you have proof?"

After a moment of silence, the Forbidden Army leader asked again.

"You want proof? Isn't there someone from the Judgment Department in Licheng? Let them come and naturally, my identity will be confirmed."

Letting out a cold laugh, Wang Junze continued, "My Inspector identity was personally bestowed by Lord Fate Envoy Yin Guangling, assigned to the Nether Sea to eliminate the department's traitor, Dugu Feng. Today, I return to the capital, passing through Licheng, yet before reporting, I'm attacked. I suspect these people are Dugu Feng's accomplices. General, shouldn't you arrest them all?"

In an instant, the Forbidden Army leader instinctively turned his gaze to those under Prince Yu's faction.

Heart suddenly tensing, at this moment, these people couldn't care less about concealing their identities and quickly spoke out, "We are the retainers of Prince Yu's Mansion, dispatched by the Prince to capture a wanted criminal. Don't listen to his nonsense!"

In speaking, someone even directly displayed the waist token of Prince Yu's Mansion.

"Wanted criminal?"

With a hint of killing intent in his eyes, Wang Junze coldly said, "I was personally appointed as an Inspector by Lord Yin Guangling, who just made a great contribution to the department. Who dares to call me a criminal?"

"..."

Listening to the two's exchanges, the Forbidden Army leader suddenly found himself in a dilemma.

Darn it, neither side can be offended!

Who would have thought that a murder case in a busy market would evolve into a conflict between the Judgment Department and Prince Yu's Mansion?!

If he had known this earlier, he would have reported the case right away; only a fool would come here!

"Do you think it's so easy to claim?"

Just when the party found themselves at an impasse, uncertain about what to do next, a cold voice suddenly echoed from outside the restaurant: "I say you, this demon cultivator, are audacious to impersonate an Inspector of the Judgment Department, a crime unforgivable!"

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