I have a city in another world

A new day arrives quietly, accompanied by the soft glow of dawn.

The people in the town began to get busy, and smoke rose from the chimneys of the mountain town, creating a rather picturesque scene.

Occasionally, during conversations, the topic would involuntarily shift to the major case that had previously caused a sensation throughout the city.

During the conversation, a complex and wistful expression would invariably appear on the faces of those involved.

"I heard that the mysterious person who made the move was actually a powerful high-level martial artist who took extreme action because of a personal grudge."

The shop assistant spoke in a low voice, and the people next to him listened intently, their eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"After being discovered by the police, a fierce battle ensued. Seeing that there was no way to escape, the martial artist ultimately chose to detonate a bomb and explode, resulting in an extremely horrific scene!"

Another person added, their voice filled with shock, as if they had witnessed it firsthand.

Rumors spread rapidly among the common people, described in vivid detail, as if every narrator were an eyewitness to the scene.

However, in reality, apart from the deafening gunshots and explosions, no one has actually seen the so-called high-level martial artist so far.

It is said that after the explosion, the man's body was reduced to fragments, leaving only a mess of scattered remains at the scene.

The various descriptions sent chills down one's spine and increased doubts about the veracity of the rumors.

The news elicited mixed reactions in the city.

Some rejoiced, believing a potential threat had finally been eliminated. Others lamented, feeling sorry for the life lost.

Some people felt relieved, as if a huge weight had been lifted from their hearts, while others couldn't help but curse a few times.

According to official statements, this matter has been successfully concluded.

The police department's successful resolution of the case not only restored the face lost due to the previous unsolved case, but also effectively stabilized the turbulent public sentiment.

Many residents of the city also felt much more relaxed, no longer needing to live in constant fear of becoming the next victim.

Nevertheless, in private, some people still referred to the mysterious martial artist as a chivalrous thief, believing that his actions, though extreme, were gratifying, given that the various misdeeds of the Mutual Aid Chamber of Commerce and the police chief had long caused widespread resentment among the people.

But a chivalrous thief is still a thief after all. Ordinary people are still filled with fear when they face such wanted criminals who have blood on their hands, act ruthlessly, and are prone to killing people.

They both desire the power to punish those who commit heinous crimes and fear that this power might spiral out of control and inadvertently harm themselves.

Some astute individuals sensed that there was something fishy about the matter, and that it was not as simple as it was outwardly claimed.

They vaguely felt that this might be an elaborate scheme to cover up a deeper truth.

However, under the current circumstances, no one openly questions the official conclusions; at most, they discuss them quietly with friends and family.

Anyone with eyes can see that this was clearly the result of deliberate manipulation by the authorities.

Even the so-called bandit who was killed was likely just an imposter, a scapegoat used in a charade.

The authorities must have had many considerations in making this choice, but the truth remains shrouded in mystery, and ordinary people have no way of knowing it.

This sudden storm has now completely subsided.

Although it caused quite a stir in the city at first, sparking various speculations and discussions, people quickly stopped mentioning it, as if nothing had ever happened.

The people in the outer city were more concerned about whether the safety and order had been disrupted, rather than panicking because many people had died.

Under the shade of trees at the end of the street, several neighbors gathered together, and when they talked about the matter, they were also filled with sighs.

They lamented the helpless reality that "good people don't live long, while evil people live for thousands of years."

"But if this happens, it won't be long before someone comes to collect the fee again."

One of the neighbors said with a frown.

The others nodded in agreement, their faces showing dissatisfaction and helplessness.

No sooner had they paid all the fees than all those who collected them were suddenly dead, leaving their money gone.

Thinking about this, everyone felt a little uneasy. "Those vicious wolves who devour people without spitting out the bones will definitely not wait long, but will be eager to train new helpers to collect money."

Another shop owner frowned and said indignantly, his tone full of disgust and dissatisfaction with the police department.

"Alas, in the end, it is still us ordinary people who suffer."

Someone sighed and remarked, "If we were all martial artists or extraordinary cultivators, we could avoid a lot of trouble."

Someone nearby laughed and chimed in, but the surrounding crowd shook their heads slightly, all understanding that this matter was quite difficult.

Becoming a martial artist or a transcendent cultivator requires not only extremely high talent, but also a great deal of resources and time.

Ordinary people are exhausted and busy making a living every day, so how can they have the opportunity to pursue that ethereal path of spiritual cultivation?

In this chaotic world, all I can do is try my best to protect myself and live my life well; I dare not ask for anything more.

While everyone was talking, Tang Zhen simply stood quietly to the side, observing without any intention of getting involved.

These talkative neighbors probably never dreamed that the real mastermind behind the major case was right next to them.

Now, with the help of the local government in the mountain city, he has cleared his name and has no further connection to that incident.

That's not bad; it saves a lot of trouble.

If someone knew the truth, they would probably be puzzled and not understand what he intended to do.

If you're trying to evade capture, you should keep a low profile and be patient. Why create unnecessary trouble?

First, they wiped out the mutual aid chamber of commerce, and then they killed the entire family of the police chief. None of these were minor incidents.

Tang Zhen acted in this way precisely because of his need for spiritual cultivation.

He is currently in a special period of transition from a ninth-level cultivator to a demigod.

At this stage, cultivators need to constantly refine their mindset, not suppress their temperament, and act entirely according to their will, until their souls are finally perfected.

Without going through this process, the soul cannot be perfectly integrated, making it difficult to break through to the demigod realm.

Every ninth-level cultivator must go through this process in order to become a demigod.

Perhaps this is why cultivators at this stage become exceptionally terrifying and become key targets of surveillance.

For a powerful individual of this caliber to act so impulsively is undoubtedly a major hidden danger.

No one can guarantee what the other party will do.

Perhaps it was a piece of candy that was stolen in childhood, or a glare from someone when you were a teenager, or resentment and unwillingness during your spiritual practice.

Any seemingly insignificant thought could lead to a sudden impulse, resulting in boundless slaughter.

Therefore, most ninth-level cultivators will put everything aside at this time and choose to travel to distant lands.

Firstly, they were rejected by the rules, and secondly, they deliberately distanced themselves from their homeland to avoid stirring up certain obsessions that could lead to disaster.

Tang Zhen had previously been hunted down, so it was inevitable that he harbored some resentment.

To maintain the overall situation, he had no choice but to endure it for the time being. But for a group of thugs to dare to extort and blackmail him was truly courting death. Taking action against the Mutual Aid Chamber of Commerce became the only logical course of action.

When he learned that the outer city police chief was the backer of the Mutual Aid Chamber of Commerce and that no one in his family was a good person, and that he had been ordered to be killed, Tang Zhen had a new target.

When he chose to take action, he was genuinely unafraid of the matter escalating, and even hoped that more people would jump out.

Among the higher-ups at the mountain city shelter, someone must have realized something was wrong and decisively stopped the investigation.

Otherwise, if this continues, it will likely lead to a chain reaction, and many people will be implicated.

Those in power within the inner city, if they knew that their cautious actions had averted a horrific catastrophe, would probably be laughing in their sleep. (End of Chapter)