"Exactly, it should have been like this from the start. Otherwise, with just a few of you worms, where's the fun in killing?"

Watching the Divine Talisman bloom in the sky, Wang Junze not only remained unfazed but instead revealed a slight smile of satisfaction and spoke softly.

"You were deliberately waiting for me to send a message?!"

A flash of astonishment appeared in Yang Xingyuan's eyes, and he couldn't help but exclaim.

Previously, even though he was injured, Yang Xingyuan hadn't been overly flustered. After all, quite a number of people from under Prince Yu had arrived in Licheng this time. Not only was the city laid out, but there were also various arrangements outside the city. It could be said that a vast net had long been cast. As long as Wang Junze dared to show up in Licheng, there was absolutely no chance of escape.

However, Wang Junze's current reaction planted a chill deep in his heart.

If Wang Junze had anticipated all of this and was deliberately waiting at the inn to lure them into action, that would be a completely different situation.

"Only now do you realize? That's really... too stupid!"

The corners of Wang Junze's mouth slightly curled as he spoke again: "Since you're no longer of use, you can die now!"

Despite others' interference, was there really no way for Wang Junze to kill him just now?

Of course not!

Wang Junze was merely waiting for him to send the message on purpose.

As soon as his words fell, Wang Junze struck again, unleashing the Nine Swords of Cloud Dragon. The speed of this strike reached an extreme, and the already injured Yang Xingyuan had no time to react before he was directly slain, his Divine Soul not even having a chance to escape.

Not even sparing a glance at the opponent's corpse, Wang Junze casually took the Command of Prince Yu from Yang Xingyuan's body.

"Ru'er, pour the wine!"

Returning to the table effortlessly, he tossed the Command of Prince Yu onto the table and instructed casually.

"Yes, sir!"

Ignoring everyone present, Peng Ru once again picked up a jug of wine from a nearby table and poured a full cup for Wang Junze. If one didn't know better, they might have thought Wang Junze was really just here for a drink.

Yet, this demeanor once again intimidated everyone present.

The few surviving guests under Prince Yu were pale and filled with terror as they looked at Wang Junze, not daring to make a move or even escape.

Even though the Money Rat was hiding in the crowd, his eyes were shining brighter and brighter.

When Wang Junze initially turned him down, Money Rat indeed had a thought of watching a good show. But now, as Wang Junze displayed increasingly formidable strength, Money Rat grew more and more excited.

Prince Duan had initially tasked him with recruiting Wang Junze mainly to annoy Prince Yu and hadn't really taken Wang Junze seriously. However, if Wang Junze truly managed to break out of this deadlock on his own and enter the Capital City, even Prince Duan would need to reassess Wang Junze's value.

"Ye... Wang Junze, it's too dangerous here. Could you let the others leave first?"

After a moment of silence, the Forbidden Army Leader grit his teeth and suddenly spoke.

At this point, he naturally understood that Wang Junze was indeed an Inspector of the Judgment Department. Regardless of whether Prince Yu's Mansion admitted it or not, there was no way he could get involved now.

However, as part of the Forbidden Army, he had the responsibility to maintain order, and if many civilians in the inn were seriously injured or killed, he, as the Forbidden Army Leader, would undoubtedly be held accountable.

On the other hand, if he could take this opportunity to evacuate the civilians in the inn, then regardless of the outcome of the battle between Wang Junze and Prince Yu's Mansion, it wouldn't concern him.

"Of course... not!"

Raising his head to look at him, Wang Junze smiled and refused.

What a joke!

He had deliberately chosen to act in the inn precisely to make Prince Yu's Mansion wary.

If he let these people leave and no one else was present, then whatever Prince Yu's Mansion said would go. No matter how confident he was, he understood that in such a deadly trap, it was impossible to kill everyone from Prince Yu's Mansion entirely; he wasn't that capable.

Only by forcing these people to stay could he attract more attention and keep the situation under his control.

"..."

With a wry smile, the Forbidden Army Leader dared not say more. The pressure Wang Junze exerted was overwhelming.

In fact, there was no need for him to speak further. In the blink of an eye, more powerhouses arrived at the inn.

This time, just the Divine Travel powerhouses alone numbered three, and they were accompanied by dozens of other experts.

Shooting a glance at Yang Xingyuan's corpse, the opponent's gaze quickly fixed on Wang Junze: "How bold! Wang Junze, daring to kill someone from Prince Yu's Mansion under the Emperor's nose, you're the first!"

"What? No mention of me being Demon Cultivator Ye Piaoling now?"

A hint of mockery dripped from the corners of Wang Junze's mouth as he asked leisurely.

Not waiting for an answer, Wang Junze continued: "I'm just a country boy, unaware of who holds more sway in the Capital City, the Judgment Department or Prince Yu's Mansion!"

"Who do you think you are? Qualified to represent the Judgment Department!"

Upon hearing Wang Junze's words, that person immediately taunted.

"As the Inspector of the Department, ordered to investigate the world, why can't I represent the Judgment Department?"

Suddenly, a clear voice sounded from outside the inn, and the next moment, more than ten people in Judgment Department uniforms strode into the inn.

Others had little reaction, but hearing this voice, Wang Junze's eyes suddenly brimmed with joy as he swiftly stood up, looking towards the entrance.

The newcomer was a bright and charming young girl, wearing a crimson official uniform, exuding a sense of heroism.

"Thousand Households of the Judgment Department, Wang Xin! Ordered to escort Inspector Sir into the Capital!"

As she spoke, the young girl hoisted the waist badge symbolizing identity above her head and asked coldly.

Wang Xin!

Wang Junze's only sister!

After parting ways in the Northern Domain, there hadn't been any news. Wang Junze only knew Su Yuwei had taken her to the Capital City and arranged for her at the Judgment Department, but he never expected to reunite here!

"Xin'er!"

Seeing his sister, Wang Junze's eyes gleamed with excitement, and he called softly.

"Brother!"

With reddened eyes, Wang Xin's body trembled slightly but quickly regained her composure, turning towards the people of Prince Yu's Mansion and scolding: "Prince Yu's Mansion ambushing our Department's Inspector—is it an act of rebellion?"

"..."

With just one sentence, it instantly left the people of Prince Yu's Mansion stunned!

The accusation was too serious, but in reality, the people of Prince Yu's Mansion truly dared not act against the officials of the Judgment Department.

Despite Wang Xin being just a minor Household, her strength merely Heaven-Stepping, as long as she wore the official garb and held the Household waist badge, she represented the Judgment Department.

In the Capital City, who dared to attack a Judgment Department person?!

That Director of the Judgment Department, though rarely seen, as long as he was around, the Judgment Department was an insurmountable mountain.

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