Free Web NovelChapter 398: Chapter 356: Execution by Law
Feeling Lu Qian’s genuine regret, Hee Sen’s tears welled up, and he heavily kowtowed.
His spiritual power was sealed, rendering him no different from a mortal. At this moment, he knocked his head on the ground several times, blood streaming from his forehead, leaving bloodstains all over the stone slab floor.
He lay on the ground, tears and snot flowing, choked up, "Sect Leader, Sect Leader, I was bewitched by greed, which led me to commit a grave mistake. The moment I handed over the intelligence, I realized my regret, but it was too late."
Several other inner sect disciples also kowtowed heavily.
One of them said, "Sect Leader, I was blackmailed after breaking the sect’s rules, and had no intention to betray. I beg the Sect Leader for mercy, spare my life!"
Before Lu Qian could speak, Hee Sen angrily shouted, "How dare you beg for mercy! Betraying fellow sect members is an unforgivable crime, and can only be atoned for by death!"
Having said that, he looked at Lu Qian with a bitter smile, "I deeply benefited from the sect’s nurturing, yet due to greed, I abandoned the sect. I deeply regret it. Please, Sect Leader, do not hesitate, kill me to uphold the sect’s rules."
"After joining the Yunshan Sect, I felt it was like a dream every day. If there really is reincarnation, in my next life, I would want to be a Yunshan disciple again, and repay the Sect Leader’s kindness."
His words moved and awakened the cultivators outside.
No one expected that such a disciple, with such deep feelings for the sect, would fall to sugar-coated bullets, and even upon realizing it, was already too late.
We must be a hundred times more vigilant in the future.
Another person suddenly kowtowed, "Sect Leader Lu, I did not want to be a spy either. But my entire family’s lives are in Xuanguang Sect’s hands. I had no choice, please show mercy, my family is still waiting for me to return!"
Lu Qian slowly shook his head, he did not respond to this person’s words, but firmly addressed all cultivators present.
"Once you join our sect, you are family. If family is in trouble, we should spare no effort to help."
"If one day, you find your weaknesses and your vulnerabilities in enemy hands, you must tell me honestly. Do not choose to become an enemy’s puppet, not only turning your blade against your masters and brothers, but also living your life as a dog for others!"
"As long as you ask for my help, I will do everything in my power to resolve your difficulties."
"This is my promise to you!"
The cultivators present were deeply moved; a warm current flowed through their hearts.
Yet another spy coldly laughed, "Little Yunshan, how could it possibly contend with Xuanguang Sect. Today I may die, but Yunshan Sect will be buried with me sooner or later!"
Lu Qian sneered and slowly stood up, "Since our Yunshan Sect’s re-establishment, we have braved hardships and developed, though our enemies once despised us, they have all turned to dust."
"Xuanguang Sect, it’s nothing but a pile of withered bones!"
His gaze finally swept over those seventeen people.
Among them, some were lured by profit, falling into this state, some were coerced, compelled to obey, and others were sent with missions, firmly standing on Xuanguang Sect’s side, convinced Yunshan Sect and Shuangye Alliance wouldn’t last long.
But no matter what, this matter, and these people, have left a strong warning for both himself and the Shuangye Alliance’s leadership.
In the future, how to guard against internal spies and prevent intelligence leaks, there are profound lessons and experiences.
Following the decision previously discussed with the Shuangye Alliance higher-ups, Lu Qian said gravely, "Betraying the mountain gate, selling out fellow disciples, are heinous crimes, and shall all be executed!"
"Execute immediately!"
The cultivators of the Law Enforcement Team stood behind these seventeen people, raising their long knives high.
Facing the final death, some gave a wry smile, some wept bitterly, some pleaded incessantly, and some cursed loudly.
With a crisp crack, heads fell and bodies collapsed to the ground.
The cultivators present were greatly terrified, and deeply etched this scene into their minds.
The next day, Lu Qian, who had not slept all night, received another piece of news.
Xiao Tianci had woken up.
Lu Qian put down the half-written "Yunshan Sect Confidentiality System," and the just-started "Yunshan Sect Counter-Espionage Guide," and rushed to Xiao Tianci’s healing courtyard.
Xiao Tianci’s injuries were too severe; organs ruptured, bones broken, with a sword wound piercing his right chest, and tree branches penetrating many parts of his body.
Being alive is already a miracle. Not only thanks to the Yunshan Sect’s full rescue efforts but also closely linked to his strong will to survive.
After escaping danger, he had been recuperating in a sleep-like state. Baitao had already been lively for several days, while he remained in bed, sleeping and recovering.
Until today, he finally woke up.
Just as Lu Qian entered the courtyard, he saw Xiao Tianci holding a completely emerald green longsword, standing with eyes closed in the courtyard. The Yunshan disciple attending him was trying to persuade him, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, you’ve just woken up, you should rest more..."
Noticing Lu Qian coming in, he immediately bowed, "Disciple greets Sect Leader."
Xiao Tianci heard the words ’Sect Leader’ and opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing by.
He respectfully bowed down, "I, Xiao Tianci, a humble student, greet Sect Leader Lu and thank Sect Leader Lu for saving my life."
Lu Qian helped him up, looking him over, seeing his rosy complexion, full of energy, all bandages and splints already removed, smiled, "You have recovered well, it seems the half-month of sleep was not in vain."
Xiao Tianci said aloud, "My sword tells me there is no danger around, so I could peacefully recover and heal with full effort."
Lu Qian’s mouth twitched slightly, do all young sword cultivators like to talk like this? But the Golden Core Great Sword Cultivator Master Cangfeng is very normal, not only normal but could even be described as gentle.
"It’s good you can recover. The incident, my sect’s disciples have already told me, it was you who saved them first, and due to their involvement, you nearly lost your life. So to speak, I should be the one thanking you for saving them."
Xiao Tianci shook his head while embracing his longsword, "Sect Leader Lu has given me a second life; I should repay it with all my might. I promised your sect’s three young disciples, as long as my body doesn’t perish and my sword doesn’t break, I will surely protect them. Unfortunately, my skills were inferior, and I could only fulfill the promise by death."
Lu Qian pulled him into the room to sit, the attendant disciples hurriedly stood by, serving tea.
Lu Qian indicated Xiao Tianci to have tea, "Do you know the one you resisted for three breaths was Hee Yangchen, the Peak Master of Huanjian Peak, Xuanguang Sect’s top fighter below the Golden Core, whose cultivation was nearing Foundation Establishment Perfection, with his Invisible Dao Pattern eluding detection. You managed to block him with Qi Cultivation for three breaths, that’s already quite remarkable, you cannot say your skills were inferior."
Xiao Tianci merely shook his head, gently caressing his sword’s blade, "A loss is a loss, but I believe in my sword, one day I will win it back."
Lu Qian gave a slight laugh, "I’m afraid you won’t get that chance. Hee Yangchen has already been executed by our sect, your vengeance is already fulfilled."
Xiao Tianci’s movements halted, and he looked up in shock.
