Chapter 91: A Combination of Soft and Hard Measures

This guy gave Chu Yang a thumbs up, "Your Excellency, you're really something! Even I, as an undercover agent, only knew the identity of one person, but you managed to identify everyone without missing a single one. What's even more incredible is that you did it just by looking at the files. Just for your keen eye, I'm impressed!"

"Oh?" Chu Yang closed the dossier and waved his hand, lifting his eyes to look at the man.

This time, without waiting for anyone else to act, Chen Yutong personally returned the dossier. In just one day, Chu Yang had established absolute authority! Without mentioning anything else, the existence of these traitors could completely ruin everyone, and as long as they didn't make major mistakes, they could continue their undercover work.

Chu Yang had, in effect, saved the lives of all the personnel, and not just once!

Regardless of whether Chu Yang was young or how his cultivation was, his keen eye alone could be considered unparalleled!

Chu Yang didn't even move a finger or display his martial prowess, yet he managed to subdue all the rebellious members of the Buxian Pavilion!

"You're a traitor too? You admit it yourself? That's good, it saves me the trouble." Chu Yang smiled and said, "Or, can you tell me something?"

The man smiled, "You didn't ask the others before, so you shouldn't ask me now that I've come forward."

Chu Yang nodded in understanding. The moment he saw this person stand up calmly, he didn't hold out much hope. This person was clearly prepared to die, which is why he could be so composed.

Chu Yang lightly tapped his fingers on the table and slowly said, "I understand. Among you, apart from the loyalists of Wu Diqing, the rest have their families, children, and elders in their hands. We currently have no ability to save them, so we have no conditions to turn you. That's why I won't ask."

"Since that's the case, I won't ask you either. If someone wants to commit suicide, it's quite easy." Chu Yang smiled.

"The Buxian Pavilion indeed has a good leader. Your Excellency's mind, methods, and keen eye are on par with the legendary Wu Diqing. I really wanted to see you two compete and see who would win in the end. Unfortunately, I won't be able to see it." The man smiled as he spoke, but a trickle of black blood was already slowly seeping from the corner of his mouth. He had already bitten the poison sac in his mouth before standing up.

"Actually, we've never met Wu Diqing..." The man looked at Chu Yang with a strange expression, standing straight and stiff, his breathing stopped. After a while, his body finally fell to the ground.

But his last words seemed to have a hidden meaning.

The entire hall was filled with the smell of blood, and it was deathly silent.

Cheng Ziang and the others were somewhat dazed. These were all traitors, but not a single one had surrendered. One by one, they were exposed and died right in front of them. Most of them committed suicide.

What kind of training could produce such a group of people? Especially the last one, who died with a smile, so composed.

Chu Yang looked at the bodies on the ground, his face heavy. How many such people did Wu Diqing have? He suddenly felt that the name Wu Diqing was like a mountain, blocking his path.

Originally, he only knew that Wu Diqing was incredibly strong, but after today, Chu Yang's evaluation of Wu Diqing rose to an unprecedented height!

An unprecedented rival!

Chu Yang smiled faintly, collected his thoughts, and looked at the remaining people in the hall, saying, "There are still some left, but the evidence isn't strong enough. For now, I won't name them. Anyway, there won't be any actions in the near future. I hope those remaining will voluntarily leave the Buxian Pavilion as soon as possible. As for those who are still in contact with Wu Diqing's people but haven't made a decision, I hope you... make your decision soon!"

He paused and slowly continued, "The Buxian Pavilion was just established. We came here to achieve great things in this chaotic world and to earn glory and wealth for our families and children. However, being an undercover agent... isn't easy. As long as you leave voluntarily, I won't hold it against you! If you report others, not only will there be no punishment, but you will be rewarded! I solemnly promise this! Not only will there be no punishment, but I will keep it confidential!"

As he spoke, his eyes slowly swept over the dozens of people below. Each person he looked at felt as if they were being locked onto by a highly venomous snake.

A chill rose from their spines, spreading to the back of their heads.

"From now on, I only have the rest of the afternoon and half the night." Chu Yang said coldly, "Starting from Cheng Ziang, two people every fifteen minutes, everyone will come in and chat with me. Starting from tomorrow morning, those who are still undecided will be purged without mercy."

"Is there anything else the two Pavilion Masters want to add?" Chu Yang asked.

His question was somewhat insincere, but when he asked, Cheng Ziang and Chen Yutong straightened up and said, "As long as Your Excellency makes a decision, we will all follow it!"

Chu Yang smiled in satisfaction and said, "Since that's the case, I'll be waiting for you in my room from now on." He stood up and left.

Behind him, everyone stood up simultaneously, watching him leave.

"This Your Excellency is really impressive!" someone muttered.

"Exactly, his keen eye and wisdom... there's nothing to say. I haven't done anything wrong, but when he looked at me, I felt like I was a step lower, inexplicably feeling guilty..."

"Exactly, I had the same feeling."

"Only, I wonder what level of martial arts this Your Excellency is at?" someone wondered.

"Tsk, you don't understand, that's just nitpicking! With a mind like Your Excellency's, even if he doesn't understand martial arts... so what? Haven't you seen Wu Diqing?"

"You're right."

"But to be honest, this Your Excellency really seems like he doesn't know any martial arts. He's refined and weak, and just looking at him makes you feel cold all over..."

"..."

"..."

As they talked, they saw Cheng Ziang stand up and walk towards Chu Yang's room, sparking another round of discussion: "Do you think how many more people will be purged this time?"

"Who knows? But nine people are already dead... my goodness, those nine guys were with us every day, and I didn't notice anything."

"Ah, to be honest, this time Your Excellency really saved our lives. If we had gone out on a mission without knowing... sigh..."

"You're right, now that you mention it, I feel a chill down my spine..."

After a short while, Cheng Ziang returned from inside and gave a look. Chen Yutong sighed and also walked in.

"See, the two Pavilion Masters have already submitted. Heh, since the establishment of the Buxian Pavilion, apart from the Buxian Prince, who else could make the two Pavilion Masters submit like this? This Your Excellency is... really not simple, tsk tsk."

"What are you talking about? Now is the time to compete for the world. Personal bravery can only determine a place and time. But outstanding wisdom can determine the fate of a country. Can they be compared? Serving under someone like Your Excellency, at the very least, you won't die in vain."

"That makes sense."

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