Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 175 Zhao Guanghui, your secret has been exposed!
Among them, there were even quite a few losses, or several that died or disappeared for various inexplicable reasons.

So he released almost all of his strongmen.

However, even now, he still doesn't know who the person who secretly informed on him and reported him is!

Fortunately, Zhao Guanghui had been operating in Wuqing County for many years, and naturally he had also placed people in Zhao Guangxi, the four major mills, and even the Wuguan Camp, and bought off informants.

They had already learned of Zhao Guangxi's plan in advance.

Therefore, Zhao Guanghui made a decisive move and prepared to flee!
He abandoned the foundation he had built up over decades in Wuqing County, abandoned his wife and children, and discarded all his so-called confidants and advisors!

He trusts no one but himself!

Head north, to the land of Changbai and the black soil, the frontier of the Holy Dynasty!
Zhao Guanghui decided to live in anonymity as a wealthy man in the northern frontier for several years.

"So close, so very close. With the minor completion of the [Undying Molting Insect Refinement] ritual, a Tongue Corpse Dingjia could be conceived..."

Even so, Zhao Guanghui's heart was bleeding.

In remote border regions, how can the martial arts tradition be as prevalent as in the capital?
Ordinary masters of true skill, if placed on the frontier, could all become kings and patriarchs, establishing their own sects.

Going to that godforsaken place would inevitably greatly delay the gestation time of the Tongue Corpse Dingjia.

However, sooner or later, I, Zhao Guanghui, will return—

Rumble!
In an instant, the back garden wall collapsed with a roar, and broken bricks rained down!
Four figures, their blood surging wildly and resembling ferocious beasts, descended from above with overwhelming force.

The sound of bowstrings vibrating came from all directions, and warriors surrounded and intercepted them, encircling the entire Zhao residence in the center.

Some of the guards from the Zhao family tried to resist, but they were all shot dead on the spot.

Zhao Guangxi had the Chengping Guanjing Sword at his waist. Although it was not drawn, its murderous aura caused the candlelight in the entire mansion to flicker wildly.

Lu Jing's black clothes billowed and fluttered, and golden lines appeared on his face as he walked out of the sand and dust step by step.

He looked at Zhao Guanghui and said coldly.
"Zhao Guanghui, you've been caught. Come with us!"

Beside Lu Jing was a slender man who, when seated, resembled a tiger, and when moving, resembled a wolf. He stood imposingly, and his aura condensed into a single force that caused the night wind to howl and the cold air to rise, forming a visible column of smoke that shot high into the air!
This man was Liu Qingyi, the deputy commander of the Wuguan Battalion.

He held military power, trained soldiers and armor, and was once personally summoned by the Emperor. He had the strength to kill five traitors!
Liu Qingyi stared at Zhao Guanghui and said,

"Where is my man, Li Yaozu?"

In addition, there was a government official, dressed in a prison uniform and wearing fast boots. His face was covered in pockmarks, and his eyes habitually looked people up and down, displaying a slick and worldly air.

The official didn't say much, just stood aside holding a waist knife.

Zhao Guangxi sighed, sounding somewhat disappointed.

"Brother, brother, you must not engage in crooked and evil practices. How could you be so unwise and disgrace the Zhao family! Don't blame me for putting righteousness before family!"

Zhao Guanghui took a step back, his face ashen.

"You, you guys..."

Why didn't the guards I placed outside the mansion give any warning?
Moreover, why did they head straight for the back garden? It seems they knew the tunnel was in there.

Wasn't it said that the trouble would only begin at the inauguration banquet tomorrow...?

Zhao Guangxi, did he trick me?!

"Sigh, Mr. Zhao..."

A soft sigh drifted over. Hong Junxian, standing some distance away behind a group of martial artists, showed a hint of reluctance on his face and said...

"You'd better abandon your evil ways and embrace the light sooner rather than later, lest you ruin your life."

"So it was you! You betrayed me?!"

Zhao Guanghui suddenly realized what was happening, his face flickering between light and dark, his eyes almost spitting fire.

He already knew that the old man Hong Junxian had disobeyed orders and broken into the back garden to follow his trail.

However, he later sent strongmen to keep an eye on Hong Junxian, but they did not find anything unusual.

He initially thought that the old man was just being suspicious and simply wanted to find out about Ding Jia.

After all, this was Zhao Guanghui's plan all along.

He slowly told them, hoping they would take the bait, thus completely binding Hong Junxian to himself.

But why did it have to come to this? You actually betrayed me!
What real benefits have you gained from betraying me, Hong Junxian, besides a clean reputation?
But I can really prolong his life!

Zhao Guanghui simply couldn't understand it.

Zhao Guanghui glanced at Zhao Guangxi, Lu Jing, and the others, and forced a smile.

"Gentlemen, is there some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstand?!"

Lu Jing smiled coldly, then suddenly launched an attack. His killing intent surged, and he came crashing down like a surging wave of the Yangtze River. With a grab and a clench of his large hand, he tore apart the intent that Zhao Guanghui was secretly stirring up, and slammed it down on Zhao's head!

With a loud bang, Zhao Guanghui was sent flying, smashing through rows of artificial mountains, stone forests, pavilions, and towers.

Wherever he went, he was utterly devastating. Even though Zhao Guanghui had demonstrated his remarkable strength in killing the three traitors, he was as laughable as a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of Lu Jing.

Smoke and dust rose, and night fell like a tide. In the entire world, it seemed that only Lu Jing's domineering voice, which brooked no argument, remained.

"Let's talk about misunderstandings after we've captured you."

……

"What? Master Zhao and his men captured Zhao Guanghui, discovered his family's underground tunnel, and are already heading to the mortuary? That's incredibly audacious!"

The night was deep, and all was quiet inside the Chen residence.

Chen Shunan had just returned home and was holding Wan Niang as she slept soundly, her breathing even and deep, when he sensed Liu Daoba's familiar presence as he entered Chaodou Hutong, bringing this news with him.

Chen Shunan's eyes snapped open, the sleepiness vanishing instantly. He sprang to his feet and opened the courtyard gate.

"When did this happen?" "Just half an incense stick ago. Tonight I was on duty at the well when Instructor Lin rushed over to the well and told me to come and tell you right away. Then he went to the mortuary!"

Liu the Scarface was panting heavily, his face still showing surprise and panic.

Clearly, these low-level slavemen knew that Zhao Dongjia and Zhao Guanghui, these two biological brothers, were not on good terms.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Guangxi actually persuaded Lu Jing and the others to join forces and break into the Zhao residence at night!

It seems that Zhao Guanghui did something that aroused the wrath of both gods and men.

Tonight, the situation in the entire Wuqing County will likely change dramatically!
Liu the Scarface was still shaken.

Chen Shunan was in no better shape.

He underestimated the determination of Zhao Guangxi, Lu Jing, and others to eliminate Zhao Guanghui.

Or rather, Zhao Guangxi's claim that he would join forces with all factions to launch an attack at the inauguration banquet tomorrow was just a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation!

After all, how could such a large-scale and deep personnel transfer not leak information and alert a few spies to Zhao Guanghui?

Therefore, Zhao Guangxi concealed the truth from countless people, including Chen Shunan, Lin Shouzhou, and others.

It also allows us to purge some internal spies and reorganize the team.

Chen Shunan was merely one link in his plan.

It is estimated that Zhao Guangxi, Lu Jing, Liu Bazong and other key figures had long been secretly in cahoots, but kept it a secret.

They deliberately chose a crucial moment to launch a sudden attack!

Even Hong Junxian, the biggest "spy," was caught up in the situation before he could even send a message to Chen Shunan.

However, Chen Shunan was not annoyed; on the contrary, he thought more highly of Zhao Guangxi.

A greater sense of security!
A smart and capable boss, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to take risks.
It is worthwhile for Chen to provide proper assistance... to slack off and lie low.

The moonlight cast a soft glow.

Chen Shunan quickly returned to the house, comforted Wan Niang for a few words, and told her that he had to go out on business and that she didn't need to worry.

He grabbed the gray-blue outfit draped over the screen and put it on with a swift motion.

Chen Shunan strode out of the courtyard gate, his robes still slightly disheveled, his hair uncombed, and a sword strapped to his back.

"Strange, when did Old Chen start practicing swordsmanship?"

Liu the Scarface glanced at Chen Shunan with some suspicion, but without asking any questions, he immediately stepped aside to make way, the scar on his face appearing even more ferocious in the moonlight.

"Wait! Old Liu, you don't need to go to the Tutanzi Mortuary. You have other important business to attend to!"

Suddenly, Chen Shunan called out to Liu Daoba.

Liu the Scarface looked puzzled and asked, "What's wrong, Old Chen? Is there anything more important than going to the Tutanzi Mortuary?"

"Of course!"

Chen Shunan laughed loudly a few times, a sinister look of ruthless schadenfreude appearing on his face.

"Quickly gather the brothers and inform the other brothers in the well, take your weapons, and surround the mansions of the owners of Guanghui Money Shop and 'Sukehachi' and those other money shops!"
"Once news confirms Zhao Guanghui's guilt or death, immediately confiscate his property! Take whatever you can! Don't worry about those Baishan people!"

Chen Shunan had thought it through very clearly.

Since this matter was instigated by Zhao Guangxi and spearheaded by several major forces, everyone would certainly get a share of Zhao Guanghui's estate afterward.

It's just a matter of who has more and who has less.

Zhao Guanghui's residence is too conspicuous; it's estimated that quite a few people are already eyeing it.

Guanghui Money Shop is not far from here, and it is only an affiliated property of Zhao Guanghui, so relatively few people are watching it.

The Bai Shan people, including Sukehachi, were also the financial backers of Guanghui Money Shop.

After all, how could Zhao Guanghui, a single person, run such a large bank so successfully?

Even when it comes to faking deaths and disregarding human life, the government turns a blind eye and pretends not to know.

It was Zhao Guanghui who colluded with several members of the imperial clan and the declining Baishan people.

They also have shares in Guanghui Money Shop!

Chen Shunan was finally able to take up power as a weapon, occupy the moral high ground, and pay homage to the nobles of the dynasty, those Baishan people who were once high and mighty, and launch the first fierce attack!
It all started with confiscating Zhao Guanghui's property!
Upon hearing Chen Shunan's words, Liu Daoba's eyes immediately lit up.

Yeah, what are they doing at the Tutanzi mortuary?!

The real business is to raid the house in the rear, and take all the gold, silver, treasures, jewelry, and agate to Zhao Dongjia!

During the process of moving or ransacking a house, it's quite normal to accidentally take a few treasures, right?
Liu the Scarface, bearing his shopkeeper's mark, hurriedly departed.

Chen Shunan immediately rushed to the Tutanzi Charity Home.

Above the night sky, dark clouds swallowed the moon.

It suddenly got dark all around.

In that instant when light and darkness alternated, Chen Shunan's figure suddenly vanished, disappearing without a trace.

You can only rely on yourself.

Chen Shunan was still somewhat worried about Zhao Guangxi and the others.

Only when Chen Shunan personally witnessed Zhao Guanghui's soul being scattered and even stabbed him several times with a heart-piercing nail could he feel at ease.

Moreover, he was also very curious about Zhao Guanghui's predestined connection with the immortals.

Having transformed from an immortal to a god, Chen Shunan felt that the destiny he had forged was connected to him...

(End of this chapter)