Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 238: Chapter 69: Lin Chaoyang Purges the Family (Part 3)

The Director of the Military Affairs Department is indeed a high-ranking official, so high that this village chief might never meet him face to face in his lifetime. Even if he does meet him, it’s likely only from afar during some celebration.

But he knows there are people with higher positions than this director!

”Our Linhu Village has finally produced a genius, but who is it that’s plotting against our Lin Chen, trying to uproot our entire village?” Zhao Canghe’s face was filled with anger. ”Lord He, Scholar Jiang was from our village, and he specifically instructed that if there were any promising youths in the village, they should inform him. I thought Lin Chen was too young for martial arts, so I didn’t inform Scholar Jiang. But now that someone is targeting Lin Chen, it’s as if they’re targeting the entire Linhu Village.”

”I wouldn’t dare trouble the lords with such a small matter. Although I’m old, I can still move. Even if I couldn’t walk, I would crawl to Raozhou Prefecture to find Scholar Jiang and seek justice for Linhu Village.”

After speaking, Zhao Canghe turned his gaze to the villagers behind him: ”If I die on the way, you continue onward. Unless every person in our village is dead, even if you have to beg, make sure to reach Scholar Jiang’s residence and demand justice for Linhu Village.”

Do they really think there’s no one in Linhu Village that won’t fight back!

Zhao Canghe was also furious, unaware of the potential grievances Scholar Jiang might have with Linhu Village. But the people here didn’t know this, so he decided to raise this ”tiger skin” for protection.

Xing Huaifeng heard Zhao Canghe’s words, frowning slightly, yet he didn’t take them to heart.

Just an Advanced Scholar, he used to be one too.

”Lord Xing, the Scholar Jiang from Linhu Village is Lord Jiang Duanchao,” Su Lingchuan said softly.

Swish!

Xing Huaifeng’s expression changed immediately. He had heard of Jiang Duanchao; some became Advanced Scholars simply by meeting the standards, but others, like Jiang, were top-ranking martial artists reaching the highest tier.

He didn’t know Jiang Duanchao came from Linhu Village; he only knew Jiang was from Raozhou Prefecture.

”This matter was my oversight, trusting the words of petty men. However, coming personally also proves Lin Chen’s innocence.”

Despite any reluctance, Xing Huaifeng had to accept the outcome.

If Linhu Village’s people were to make a big deal of this, the situation would become uncontrollable.

Seeing Lin Ming, who was losing excessive blood and trembling lips, Xing Huaifeng flicked his fingers, sending a subtle internal energy towards Lin Ming’s abdomen.

This internal energy was enough to kill Lin Ming.

Once Lin Ming died, this matter would be concluded.

As a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist, Xing Huaifeng’s actions went unnoticed by Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun.

”Ming’er, Ming’er, what’s wrong with you? Don’t scare your mother.”

Eldest Lady Lin saw her son suddenly spit out a mouthful of blood, his eyes turning white, his breath stopped. She quickly cried out in alarm.

Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun exchanged a glance, immediately turning to Xing Huaifeng. Lin Chen’s grandfather was an elderly man. Even though a knife was thrust in, Lin Ming had cultivated Essence Qi and wouldn’t die so quickly. So Xing Huaifeng must have struck secretly.

This was to kill and silence, preventing any investigation of the motives behind the scheme.

”Such a scoundrel, he’s better off dead.”

Sensing the probing eyes of Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun, Xing Huaifeng snorted lightly: ”Lord He, as you are the County Magistrate, proceed with handling the subsequent matters; I will return to the office first.”

Xing Huaifeng no longer wished to stay here. But unexpectedly, as he turned to leave, no one followed; even the Directors from other counties’ Martial Affairs Offices remained unmoved.

Zhang Wangshan and several others avoided eye contact with Xing Huaifeng, but they knew in their hearts that Xing Huaifeng’s position as Director of the Military Affairs Department was precarious.

If Lin Chen’s unfilialness could be proven, then perhaps. But as it stands, this trip has instead validated Lin Chen’s respectfulness.

Poyang County’s elite would undoubtedly mobilize all their connections to report to the Military Affairs Hall. In addition to the old Director... it’s likely Xing will become the shortest-serving Director in Raozhou Prefecture.

Even without appeasing Poyang County’s noble families, the Military Affairs Hall must transfer Xing Huaifeng for the sake of the department’s reputation after a Director personally targeted a student and was exposed.

As no one moved, Xing Huaifeng felt it was a shame. For a Director to return alone to Raozhou Prefecture was a great humiliation!

”Do you plan to linger in Poyang County? I’m newly appointed and need to inquire about the Martial Arts Education conditions in your counties.”

Xing Huaifeng glanced at Zhang Wangshan and others, who exchanged looks, understanding that despite Xing’s potential departure, they must follow under official pretense.

The initially grand procession dwindled to a few light riders upon departure.

”Lu Hai, you’re the Mayor of Kaohe Town; you should coordinate with this old village chief on how to handle the rest. We officials will return to town first.”

He Ruyun surveyed the scene. Lin Chaoyang stabbing Lin Ming, a scoundrel, was considered family justice and not violating Liang’s laws. Their presence here would only constrain Linhu Village’s residents. He believed Lu Hai would know how to proceed.

”Rest assured, Lord, I will certainly consult Village Chief Zhao often,” Lu Hai nodded, understanding. The County Magistrate instructed him to liaise with Zhao Canghe, implying Lin Chaoyang was innocent; only one needed to be handled.

Lu Hai glanced at the woman holding Lin Ming’s corpse, a cold glint in his eyes.

A remarkable talent emerged from the family, yet betrayal ensued. If it were his daughter-in-law, he would have ordered his men to beat her to death long ago.