Chapter 28: The Truth Comes to Light

In a luxurious room deep within the Nie Family Manor in Luoshui City, seven or eight people were seated, with a disheveled young man kneeling on the ground.

"Speak! Why did you injure Nie Chao! I want to hear the detailed process!"

In the center of the room, a young man around seventeen or eighteen years old sat, lightly twirling a green jade ring on his thumb, speaking calmly.

Although his tone was not forceful, it carried an unyielding authority that brooked no defiance, as if disobeying him would result in an irresistible punishment!

"Reporting to Young Master Nie Qiang... I went with Nie Chao to collect the fines from the Nie Tian branch. After they handed over the money, Nie Chao's eyes turned red for some reason, and he wanted to keep the fines for himself. He attacked me by surprise, but I used my ultimate move to injure him. I know I have sinned, so I beg Young Master to show mercy..."

The disheveled young man knelt on the ground, pleading loudly!

He was Nie Chaoxing, an enforcer!

Under the threat of the Ziwu Bone-Grinding Technique from Nie Yun, Nie Chaoxing had no choice but to explain according to his instructions, taking all the blame upon himself.

Thinking of the Ziwu Bone-Grinding Technique made him break out in cold sweat, wishing he could die right away!

Indeed, as the young man had said, the pain came precisely at midnight and noon every day, as if countless steel files were grinding inside his bones, making life unbearable!

Under the threat of this pain, he had been interrogated three times by the enforcement team, but he gritted his teeth and did not reveal the truth!

Since Nie Chao seemed to be in a coma and might never wake up, as long as he held his ground and accused Nie Chao of greed, he could claim self-defense. According to the clan rules, the worst punishment would be the revocation of his cultivation and expulsion from the inner gate, but he would still be alive. However, if he continued to suffer from the Ziwu Bone-Grinding Technique, he might as well die!

Despite the continuous torture, he had held his ground, thinking the case would be decided soon. He never expected Young Master Nie Qiang to personally interrogate him today!

Young Master Nie Qiang was the son of the clan leader, a prodigy among the younger generation, and the undisputed first successor. He now controlled the enforcement team!

"From what you say, with your mid-Cultivation of Qi realm, you managed to injure Nie Chao. Your ultimate move must be quite powerful, Nie Changlin. You and Nie Chao have the same strength, both at the peak of the Cultivation of Qi realm. Go and test this 'expert' who is two levels below you!"

Nie Qiang tapped the armrest, making a "tap-tap" sound, and casually gave an order.

"遵命！" A young man stood up from his seat, glanced at the kneeling Nie Chaoxing, and grinned maliciously. "Young Master, I have a request!"

"Speak!" Nie Qiang said calmly.

"I have no control over my strength. If I accidentally kill this guy, I hope Young Master won't blame me!" Nie Changlin smacked his lips, his fists cracking with a "crunch."

"Fine. If you kill him, it means his ultimate move isn't that powerful, and everything he said is a lie. In that case, not only will he die, but his entire branch will be punished!" Nie Qiang said.

"Hehe, that's good!" Nie Changlin laughed again, grabbed Nie Chaoxing with his right hand, and lifted him up like a chicken. "Kid, show me your ultimate move. Let me see how powerful it is!"

"I..." Nie Chaoxing didn't expect Nie Qiang to send someone to attack him directly, and his face turned ashen.

He had no ultimate move; Nie Yun had injured Nie Chao. If he really fought Nie Changlin, he would surely die!

"What? Are you afraid of killing me? Since you're so confident, I'll make the first move!"

Seeing his fearful expression, Nie Changlin let out a long cry and attacked directly!

Crack!

Before Nie Chaoxing could react, he screamed in pain as his right arm bone shattered, and his entire arm hung limply.

"Huh? Where's your ultimate move? If you don't use it, I'll break all your limbs and then kill you slowly. Young Master has already said that even if I kill you, it doesn't matter!"

With one palm, Nie Changlin shattered Nie Chaoxing's arm, his lips curling into a smile as he raised his hand, ready to strike again.

"Young Master, I was wrong, please spare me..."

Seeing this, Nie Chaoxing knew the outcome and immediately knelt down, banging his head on the ground.

The ruthless fear the one who doesn't fear death. The first successor, Nie Qiang, was clearly more ruthless than Nie Yun. The Ziwu Bone-Grinding Technique, though unbearable, could be endured, but once dead, there would be nothing left...

"You were wrong? What did you do wrong? By acting in the interest of the clan to prevent personal gain, you set a good example for our enforcement team! A good role model! Nie Changlin, be careful. Nie Chaoxing just wasn't prepared. Once he is, you'll be in trouble!"

Nie Qiang smiled slyly.

"Yes, Young Master, I will do my best... hehe!" Nie Changlin laughed and approached again.

"Young Master, I was wrong. I lied before. The truth is, I went with Young Master Nie Chao to the Nie Tian branch to issue a penalty order..."

Nie Chaoxing no longer dared to hide and immediately detailed how Nie Yun had acted and how he had been forced to admit to the Ziwu Bone-Grinding Technique.

"Ziwu Bone-Grinding Technique? Interesting, very interesting. I didn't expect a fallen branch to have such a unique technique!" After listening to Nie Chaoxing, Nie Qiang smiled and stood up, looking around. "What do you think of this matter?"

"This Nie Yun not only disobeyed the clan's penalty order but also dared to injure an inner gate disciple and threaten an enforcement team member. He has seriously violated the clan rules and should be executed immediately!" A young man in gray stood up, speaking fiercely.

He was Nie Hen, a peak Fourth Stage Qi Sea realm enforcer and deputy captain of the enforcement team.

"Executing him would be too lenient. Such a blatant challenge to the clan's authority should be punished by hanging him on the punishment platform. Prepare a whip, and let every clan member take a turn. This will serve as a warning!" Another young man stood up, laughing coldly.

He was Nie Liao, the executioner and deputy captain of the enforcement team.

Nie Hen and Nie Liao were both from the radical faction, ruthless and cruel. Their words made Nie Chaoxing tremble, not daring to breathe.

"The Nie Tian branch has brought the Luoshui Golden Shield honor to our clan. If we punish them directly, won't it make other branches feel disheartened?"

"What disheartened? Nie Xiaotian has given up, becoming a disgrace to the clan. This Nie Yun is so bold and reckless, ignoring clan rules. He should be killed! Otherwise, what dignity will our enforcement team have? What meaning will the clan rules have?"

A conservative faction member had just spoken when he was interrupted by Nie Liao.

"Enough, stop arguing. Nie Hen, Nie Liao, you handle this. Nie Yun not only disobeyed the clan's penalty order but also dared to harm inner gate and enforcement team members. His crimes are heinous, and he should be executed immediately. However, as a bearer of the Luoshui Golden Shield, he has the clan's immunity. When you go, you can create some trouble, preferably provoking him to anger and act rashly. Then, even with the Luoshui Golden Shield, he won't be able to escape!"

Nie Qiang waved his hand, as if discussing a trivial matter.

"Yes, Young Master!" Hearing Young Master's casual strategy, Nie Hen and Nie Liao's eyes gleamed with uncontrollable excitement.

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