The Ming Dynasty's henchmen, working from nine to five

Chapter 80: The criminals are executed; the case is closed!

The scene was incredibly bizarre.

Hundreds or even thousands of people carrying lanterns moved silently through the streets like zombies.

More and more people gathered, and soon the execution platform was surrounded by layers of people.

The fortune teller raised his hand again, and suddenly an indescribable buzzing sound came from the high sky!

With that sound, countless chains appeared out of thin air, looming in and out of sight, descending from the high heavens.

Like a large net, it enveloped the entire area, flickering and changing several times before slowly disappearing.

The fortune teller stood quietly with his hands at his sides, and the illusory appearance became much dimmer.

She looked at Shen Lang and said calmly, "You only have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"The Imperial Observatory will be aware of this matter after one incense stick's time."

"That's all I can do for you."

Shen Lang cupped his hands in thanks to her: "Thank you, I owe you a favor."

The fortune teller nodded slightly, and the illusory image swayed gently, turning into a wisp of green smoke and disappearing into thin air.

"W-What's going on?!"

"Zhang Laosan, what are you doing here?"

"I don't know, I'm sleeping at home. What's wrong with you?"

After the fortune teller left, the crowd that had gathered seemed to wake from a dream, looked at each other in disbelief, and burst into a chorus of exclamations!

"Everyone, there is no need to panic."

To prevent chaos from erupting, Shen Lang circulated his true energy and slowly began to speak: "My name is Shen Lang, and I hold the rank of Captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. I have invited everyone here today simply to witness this event!"

As his voice echoed throughout the area, the people simultaneously looked up in surprise and disbelief.

Only then did everyone notice that a person was kneeling on the blood-stained execution platform!

"An official from the Embroidered Uniform Guard? In the middle of the night... what are they up to?"

"My goodness, this...this is terrifying!"

"That kneeling person looks familiar... like... the young master of some wealthy family?"

The people pointed and whispered among themselves.

Shen Lang looked around and spoke again: "This man's surname is Qi, given name Yan, and he is the son of Duke Zhenguo Qi Xiaoyun. Apart from that..."

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He paused, then added, "He was also the real culprit in the flower thief case!"

"The real culprit in the flower thief case?"

"Didn't the authorities say it was the work of ghosts? How come there's a real culprit out of nowhere?"

"Hiss... I was wondering why he looked familiar, turns out he's the son of the Duke of Zhenguo!"

"Last year, he rode his horse recklessly in the street and trampled a toddler who had run into him to death, right in front of my shop!"

"The Duke of Zhenguo's son is a womanizer? Is what this official is saying true?!"

It's human nature to gossip, and Shen Lang's revelation of the truth immediately sparked a heated discussion.

The people were no longer afraid, nor were they in a hurry to go home. They all looked at Qi Yan with curiosity.

Hearing the murmurs from below the stage, a glint of madness flashed in Qi Yan's eyes, and he roared hysterically, "You scum!"

"How dare you insult my father's reputation?!"

Shen Lang was taken aback: "What kind of logic is that?"

"Didn't you do these things?"

Qi Yan suddenly roared, "I am not Qi Yan, and I have nothing to do with the Duke of Zhenguo. He is lying! Open your eyes wide and don't be fooled by him!"

His frenzied behavior startled the people in the front row, who quickly moved away.

"The bond between father and son is truly touching!"

Shen Lang looked at Qi Yan with a half-smile, but the crimson light in his eyes grew even stronger.

"But no one can deny their guilt before me."

"Now let me see just how hard your bones really are!"

Shen Lang circulated his true energy throughout his body and addressed the onlookers: "The criminal Qi Yan cruelly murdered an innocent woman. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, he should be sentenced to death by slow slicing. The execution shall be carried out immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Lang drew his long sword.

With a flash of light, a piece of flesh still attached to the bone flew high into the air!

"ah!!!"

Qi Yan let out a shrill scream, and the remaining half of his face instantly became completely distorted!

"Say it once, and get ten more cuts."

"Count it yourself."

Shen Lang glanced at him coldly, his hands continuing to flash with the light of his blade.

To inflict the most extreme pain on Qi Yan, he employed the interrogation feature of "Torture and Interrogation LV15".

They specifically targeted the nerve connections, cutting away at the points where Qi Yan wouldn't die prematurely, leaving him a bloody mess.

"I confess, I confess, please, just kill me!!"

Qi Yan was in tears, the pain radiating through his body making him feel dazed yet extremely clear-headed.

This contradictory feeling was beyond his capacity to bear!

Shen Lang stopped his knife and said coldly, "Since you've confessed, then tell everyone what you've done!"

Qi Yan said, trembling, "When I was having an affair with Princess Yongci, I accidentally killed her."

"Fearing His Majesty's wrath, I murdered five more women and asked a master to help me reverse cause and effect, conceal the secrets of heaven, and fabricate the story of ghosts causing trouble!"

Shen Lang's eyes darkened, and he said, "Explain in detail how you harmed people!"

Qi Yan said, "The first person I killed was named Huang Cuier. She was a maid in the Yong'an Marquis's mansion. Once, when I visited the Yong'an Marquis's mansion, I saw that she was fair-skinned and delicate, and I had designs on her."

"I contacted her privately, but she didn't appreciate it!"

"I was worried that taking forceful action would alert Marquis Yong'an, so I held back for the time being."

"After Princess Yongci died, I went to the black kiln factory in the outer city, captured her, and then I first..."

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As Qi Yan revealed everything, the scene instantly fell silent. The people stared wide-eyed at him in disbelief.

The crowd erupted in anger when they heard him describe how he had abused the women.

"brute!!"

"They're all precious children born of parents, human beings too, how could you be so heartless?!"

"Well done! Your Excellency is truly valiant! This beast deserves to be skinned alive!"

Shen Lang stared coldly at Qi Yan. The method of the crime described by this man was several times worse than what he had seen in the virtual realm!

However, thinking back to what he had just witnessed at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, he no longer found it strange.

This person has long lost their humanity and can no longer be called a human being.

Shen Lang slowly asked, "What is your intention in sending a Tonghui Realm demon to infiltrate the Jing'an Prince's Mansion?"

Qi Yan said, "I have been infatuated with Princess Changning for a long time, but she has always ignored me. After Yongci's accident, the first people I thought of were her and Princess Jing'an. However, there were too many guards in the Jing'an Prince's Mansion, and I was worried that something might happen, so I left the two of them until the end."

"I paid a huge price to obtain the divine power bestowed upon me by my master, but unfortunately, that foolish cat failed."

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brush!

A blade of light, as white as snow, suddenly shone brightly.

Qi Yan screamed in agony and began to convulse uncontrollably.

"I've confessed everything, I've told you everything, please give me a quick death, please, kill me now!!"

Shen Lang ignored him and continued swinging his knife at a steady pace.

"Eighty-one."

With the final slash, Qi Yan's head flew high into the air before crashing heavily to the ground.

But a look of relief appeared in his wide-open eyes!

"The convicted criminal has been executed; this case is closed!"

Shen Lang slowly sheathed his long sword, exhaling a deep breath that resonated throughout the surrounding area.

The moment he finished speaking, a group of Jinyiwei soldiers, clad in armor and carrying swords, surrounded him with solemn expressions.