Chapter 17

Iron City's face immediately turned extremely ugly.

Although he was well aware that the fault in this matter was most likely on the part of Rong Yitian and his son, the camaraderie and the power behind this father-son duo were things he could not ignore.

He originally planned to muddle through and let the matter pass.

However, the continuous provocations to his dignity made it difficult for him to remain calm.

With a snort of anger, Iron City coldly asked, "Who are you?"

From the direction where the voice came from, a clamor arose, and the crowd parted on their own. No one was willing to bear Iron City's wrath, and even fewer were willing to be the scapegoat.

A woman in a white robe stood proudly in the middle of the road, wearing an exaggerated wide-brimmed hat that obscured her face.

The onlookers all felt a cold sweat break out. Although no one had seen the woman's face, just from her voice, they knew she couldn't be very old.

Truly, the young are fearless. This pair of young people were incredibly bold, daring to point fingers and make the Law Enforcement Hall's enforcer lose face.

They felt a faint sense of regret, as everyone knew that even for the sake of his own and the Law Enforcement Hall's dignity, Iron City would not let them off easily.

However, what no one expected was that when Iron City saw the masked woman in white, his expression immediately became very complex.

With an awkward smile, Iron City not only had no intention of making a move but instead bowed and said, "Miss Wang, what brings you here?"

The woman stepped forward slowly, her gaze sharp and piercing, making Iron City feel uneasy.

After a moment, she said loudly, "Enforcer Iron City, I saw everything clearly this time." She paused and continued, "Young Master Rong Kaixuan found a talisman book in the market and bought it for five taels of silver. After the transaction was completed, Rong Yitian and his son happened to arrive. They..." Her beautiful eyes flashed, "They recognized the talisman book and wanted to take it by force. Ha, but unfortunately for them, they encountered a Spirit Summoner, so they ended up losing more than they gained."

"What? A Spirit Summoner..." Iron City's face changed dramatically, and he exclaimed in shock.

The woman looked at him seriously and said, "Yes, this Rong Kaixuan is indeed the Spirit Summoner who summoned that spirit warrior."

Upon hearing this, Iron City's expression became very strange.

He turned his head and asked in surprise, "Rong Kaixuan, you... are really a Spirit Summoner?"

Rong Kaixuan replied slowly, "I entered the Spirit Hall for testing today and have already obtained the qualifications of a Spirit Hall disciple."

Iron City's eyes flickered, and he turned to glare fiercely at Rong Yitian, thinking to himself that this guy had ulterior motives and hadn't told him this important news. If he had known that Rong Kaixuan was a Spirit Summoner, he wouldn't have favored the other side.

Rong Yitian lowered his head in guilt, secretly lamenting that he would not be able to get what he wanted today.

In fact, he also knew the significance of a Spirit Summoner to the family, but by the time he realized it, Rong Yitian had already severely injured Rong Yitian. It was a difficult situation, and he had no choice but to act as he did.

Taking a deep breath, Iron City's face showed a hint of a smile, and he said, "Young brother, that spirit warrior was summoned by you, right?"

"Yes," Rong Kaixuan replied honestly.

"Ha, I thought it was summoned using a spirit talisman," Iron City paused and said, "I was afraid it would harm someone, so I destroyed it. Don't take it personally, young brother."

Rong Kaixuan was taken aback. Looking at Iron City, who had been arrogant but now showed respect, he found it hard to adapt. His face twitched slightly, and he said, "Enforcer, you're too kind. Even if you hadn't destroyed it, it wouldn't have lasted long."

In fact, the spirit warrior Rong Kaixuan summoned using mysterious power was far more durable and could last much longer than ordinary spirit warriors, but even he didn't know this.

Iron City laughed heartily, finally feeling relieved.

He glanced at Rong Yitian, who was hanging his head in silence, and said, "Young brother, the fault lies with the other side this time. You acted in self-defense and bear no responsibility. However..." He hesitated and continued, "Although they were wrong, they are still family members and should not be punished too severely."

Rong Yitian, supported by his son, stood up and nodded repeatedly, saying, "Enforcer, you're right. We don't have any deep grudges, so let's just let it go."

He had spent decades in a remote estate, and his sharp edges had long been smoothed out. His earlier anger was due to seeing his son being beaten, which had clouded his judgment. Once he calmed down, he naturally chose to settle the matter peacefully.

However, Rong Kaixuan straightened his body, his lips tightly pressed together, and remained silent.

Iron City's brows furrowed slightly, and he sighed inwardly, ignoring Rong Yitian's words and asked solemnly, "What do you think, young brother?"

In his eyes, Rong Kaixuan was someone worth taking seriously. Rong Yitian, although the father of this young man, was dispensable and could be ignored.

Rong Kaixuan raised his head, his voice firm and resolute, "Enforcer, their father-son duo has been so rampant and domineering, and this is clearly not the first time. If we tolerate it every time, won't it only encourage their arrogance and make them even more reckless?" His eyes shone brightly as he bowed deeply to the girl with the wide-brimmed hat, "This time, Miss Wang has stepped in to uphold justice, but what about next time, and the time after that?"

Faced with his sharp gaze and aggressive attitude, Iron City's face showed a hint of difficulty.

He sighed inwardly, thinking that this young man was still too naive.

If they could be so rampant and domineering, there must be a reason.

Do you think anyone can act this way at will? If they didn't have a powerful backing that made everyone wary, the family's Law Enforcement Hall would have already removed these tumors.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

Miss Wang gently clapped her hands, producing a pleasant and clear sound. She echoed, "Well said. If we allow these people to continue oppressing the good, the entire Rong family's reputation will be completely ruined. Therefore, they must be severely punished."

Iron City's heart became even more troubled.

Rong Yitian and his son were only late-stage and mid-stage warriors, but the power behind them was so strong that even he was unwilling to provoke them.

However, the Rong Kaixuan in front of him didn't need to be mentioned. He was the family's only Spirit Summoner, with a bright future and could not be offended. Miss Wang's identity was even more special. Even the power behind Rong Yitian and his son would likely retreat when faced with her.

Sighing lightly, Iron City nodded helplessly, "Young brother, Miss Wang, you're right. If they are not punished severely, the Rong family's reputation will be affected."

He turned his head, his gaze turning cold, and said, "Brother Yitian, do you have anything to say about Miss Wang's accusation?"

Rong Yitian glanced at Miss Wang, but there was no resentment in his eyes, only deep fear and wariness.

At this moment, he laughed bitterly and said, "Brother Iron City, it is true that my son and I were blinded by greed and did something improper." He bowed deeply to Rong Yitian and his son, "I apologize for my actions."

Iron City nodded slowly. They all knew that once Miss Wang came forward as a witness, Rong Yitian and his son had no chance of turning the situation around.

This was the power of privilege.

If the witness were an ordinary person, no one would take his testimony seriously. But when the witness was a high-ranking figure with a special identity, it represented an unchallengeable will.

Rong Kaixuan snorted coldly and turned his head away. Rong Yitian, however, managed a forced smile, but it was far from happy.

"Iron City, since the matter is clear, handle it quickly."

Suddenly, a slightly aged voice rang out from the crowd.

The crowd scattered, surprised that someone dared to speak to the Law Enforcement Hall's enforcer in such a manner.

The next moment, an unremarkable old man appeared in the crowd.

Upon seeing this old man, Iron City, Rong Yitian, and Rong Kaixuan all showed signs of surprise.

However, while Rong Kaixuan was delighted and Iron City was shocked, Rong Yitian's face turned pale instantly.

Iron City bowed solemnly and said, "Yes, Iron City will comply."

The crowd was immediately in an uproar. Who was this person that could make the Law Enforcement Hall's enforcer bow and obey?

Some people had already guessed the old man's identity. In the Rong family, who else could command such respect from someone like Iron City except for the powerful elders?

Turning around, Iron City said sternly, "Rong Yitian, I hereby revoke your status as a Law Enforcement Hall disciple. You are not allowed to rejoin for ten years."

Rong Yitian's face turned ashen, but his arrogance was completely gone, and he dared not offer the slightest resistance.

He lowered his head and said, "Yes."

"You forcibly took what was not yours and acted against a fellow disciple, which is a grave offense within the clan," Iron City pondered for a moment and said, "You and your son will be confined to the water prison for a month after you recover from your injuries."

"Wow..."

The crowd buzzed with discussion. This punishment was quite severe. The harsh conditions of the water prison were not something anyone could endure for a month.

Rong Yitian still dared not resist and responded meekly.

Iron City waved his hand and said, "After you recover, report to the water prison on your own."

Rong Yitian picked up his unconscious son, supported his injured body, and bowed to the old man before leaving in a hurry.

Although his severe punishment was due to the old man's words, he still dared not show any disrespect.

Rong Jiehan laughed heartily, waved his hand, and a small jade bottle landed in Rong Kaixuan's hand.

"Inside is a miraculous healing medicine. Take it, and you will recover."

Rong Kaixuan was overjoyed and thanked him immediately.

Rong Jiehan stroked his long beard and said, "This time, you were treated unfairly, and I feel very guilty." He paused and continued, "Therefore, I will grant you one wish. You can ask for it."

Rong Kaixuan's heart stirred, and he asked, "Any wish?"

"As long as it is within my power," Rong Jiehan said with a smile.

"Good, I wish to read the talisman book on sealing techniques," Rong Kaixuan said, overjoyed.