freenovelworld Chapter 477 A New Journey
Chapter 477 A New Journey
Chapter 477 A New Journey
This city that brought him nightmares now made him feel an indescribable concern. His eyes were filled with guilt and reluctance, as if he was silently apologizing to this city.
In front of the City Lord's Mansion in Lingyuan City, a special "trial" was underway. The square in front of the City Lord's Mansion was densely packed with civilians. Their faces were filled with anger and expectation, and their eyes were fixed on Gao Jinghao. Gao Jinghao stood on the high platform, his expression solemn and serious. His eyes swept over the crowd below, as if announcing the arrival of justice.
Beside him, a man, covered in wounds and with his face battered and bloodied, was tied tightly to a pillar. His body trembled weakly, emitting faint groans. His body was covered in wounds, and blood soaked through his tattered clothes, pooling in a dark red pool on the ground. His face was swollen and deformed, his features distorted, making his appearance unrecognizable.
"Fellow citizens of Lingyuan City!" Gao Jinghao's voice was loud and powerful, echoing throughout the square. "Today, we will severely punish the culprit who destroyed Lingyuan City. His atrocities have brought us tremendous disaster, shattered countless families, and separated loved ones from the afterlife. Such crimes are unforgivable! Without the death penalty, our hatred will never fade!" His voice was filled with anger and justice, and every word seemed to carry power, striking the hearts of the people. The people in the audience nodded one after another, their eyes burning with hatred, their faces filled with anger and grief, and they were filled with resentment towards this so-called "culprit."
"Furthermore," Gao Jinghao's gaze shifted toward the distant Li and Ding family mansions, his voice becoming cold and stern. "The Li and Ding families also bear significant responsibility for this incident. Their actions indirectly led to this disaster. Therefore, I have decided to have the Li and Ding families each contribute 200,000 Mysterious Crystal Coins to repair our Lingyuan City." His words struck like a hammer, hammering down on everyone present. The people began to discuss the situation, some nodding in agreement, others expressing dissatisfaction.
From the window of a distant high-rise, Ding Junhao and Li Zhe watched all this with gloomy expressions. Ding Junhao's hands were clenched into fists, his knuckles white from the strain. His eyes gleamed with anger and resentment. "Gao Jinghao is truly a scoundrel! He's a complete traitor!" His voice was deep and angry, filled with dissatisfaction and resentment towards Gao Jinghao.
Li Zhe was also gritting his teeth: "That's right, he is clearly trying to please Lin Feng and the others!" His face was full of anger and helplessness. He felt extremely aggrieved and angry about Gao Jinghao's decision.
Ding Junhao narrowed his eyes slightly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes: "After these few days of investigation, although we still haven't figured out Lin Feng's background, we can definitely see that he is someone we can't afford to offend." There was a hint of fear in his voice. Lin Feng's powerful strength made him feel unprecedented pressure and fear.
Li Zhe frowned, feeling somewhat unwilling: "Are we just going to compromise like this?" There was a hint of struggle in his voice. He found it hard to accept such a result, and his heart was filled with unwillingness and anger.
Ding Junhao rolled his eyes at Li Zhe and said coldly, "So what do you want to do? They're all Grandmasters. What can your Li family do to compete?" His words were like cold water, extinguishing the last spark of resistance in Li Zhe's heart. Li Zhe was speechless. He lowered his head and fell silent. He knew Ding Junhao was right. Facing Lin Feng's overwhelming strength, they had no capital to resist. Helplessly, he could only choose to swallow his anger.
As Gao Jinghao finished his speech, he waved his hand and shouted, "Execute!" Instantly, silence fell from the audience. Everyone held their breath, watching everything on the stage. The executioner stepped forward, holding a large knife that gleamed with cold light. There was no mercy in his eyes, only indifference and ruthlessness. As the knife fell, a flash of cold light passed, and the body of the "culprit" slowly fell to the ground. Blood spurted out, splashing onto the ground and staining the surrounding land red. The hatred in the hearts of the people was vented a little, and their faces showed a complex expression, with sadness, anger, and a hint of relief.
Lin Feng and his group had already embarked on a new journey. They followed the winding road, their figures gradually disappearing among the distant mountains. The sunlight cast long shadows on them.
The sun shone down on them along the way, but Xu Tian, with his face covered, still felt a gloom in his heart. The scenery on both sides of the road gradually transitioned from bustling towns to barren sand. The wind and sand gradually rose, and the distant horizon merged with the sky, a dim yellow.
After a day's trek, they finally arrived at Moyan Village. The sight before them was somewhat astonishing: surrounded by severely weathered rocks and covered in yellow sand, only Moyan Village, nestled against a small, precious oasis, stubbornly persisted. The village was surrounded by trees, and judging by their height, they must have been planted within the past two years. They diligently grew amidst the wind and sand, bringing a touch of vitality to the land.
The four of them entered the village. The market wasn't crowded, but it was full of life. Stalls were filled with a variety of daily necessities and food, and the sounds of vendors rang out. Lin Feng and the others inquired about General Li Hua's residence. While the villagers were somewhat curious about these outsiders, they enthusiastically guided them, eventually leading them to the village chief's residence.
This residence was larger than the others in the village. In the courtyard, many elderly people gathered together, chatting and laughing. Lin Feng and his companions entered the living room and saw a man in a wheelchair intently playing chess with another elderly man. This man was none other than General Li Hua, the man they had been searching for. His hair was a little gray, and his face was marked by the marks of time, but his eyes still shone with the steely determination of a soldier.
Lin Feng and the others stood at the door, watching the scene inside, unwilling to disturb the tranquility. Li Hua, however, suddenly felt his light blocked and subconsciously looked up toward the door. The moment he saw Lin Feng and Xu Tian, he nearly dropped the chess piece in his hand, tears welling in his eyes.
Lin Feng and Xu Tian also hurried forward and hugged Li Hua tightly. Lin Feng's voice choked with emotion: "General, we've come to see you." Xu Tian didn't say anything, but he embraced Li Hua's hands tightly, conveying the excitement and joy of a long-awaited reunion. Li Hua patted their backs, tears welling in his eyes. The elderly people in the courtyard also cast curious glances at him.