114: Chapter 114: Marquis Tianwu!

114: Chapter 114: Marquis Tianwu!

Soon, the cross-dressing boss was cornered against the wall by Lin Yi and his companions.

Lin Yi’s guess was spot on!

The cross-dresser in front of them indeed harbored a secret!

It turned out to be the Chen Family Master, Chen Tai!

Bang!

The moment Chen Tai’s identity was exposed, he knelt down decisively on the ground, begging for mercy from Lin Yi, “Lin Yi, I am willing to offer all my family’s wealth in exchange for my life!”

However, Lin Yi scoffed, “If I kill you, won’t your family wealth be mine all the same?”

Chen Tai’s complexion changed drastically as he said in a deep voice, “Young man, always leave room for maneuver, don’t go too far!”

“Today I just really want to go all the way!”

Lin Yi flashed a grin.

Chen Tai’s gaze suddenly turned cold, a terrifying intent to kill flashed by, just as he was preparing to fight to the death.

Splat!

A blade’s light, however, was the first to slash across Chen Tai’s throat.

Chen Tai was instantly killed by a slit throat, falling to the ground as blood spurted out.

It was Lu Li!

After she killed Chen Tai, the members of the Fierce People Gang behind her swarmed over like bandits, stripping Chen Tai of all his spoils of war!

Seeing this scene, Lin Yi couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

What Fierce People Gang?

They were clearly a gang of bandits!

Wherever they passed, not a blade of grass remained!

While Lin Yi’s side had killed Chen Tai, the Family Heads of the other three Imperial City great families were also captured by others.

They were escorted to Lin Yi and Lu Qingcheng and others.

The moment the Three Great Imperial City Families’ heads saw Luo Jingtian, they immediately knelt on the ground, “Your Majesty, we were all forced by that old man Gu Xuantong and had no choice but to betray Your Majesty, it was not our intention!”

“Yes, Your Majesty, Chen Tai is the chief culprit, we were just muddled for a moment, Your Majesty, please give us another chance!”

“…”

The Family Heads of the Three Great Imperial City Families kept kowtowing, begging for their lives.

However, Lin Yi could only sneer at this.

Did these three shameless old guys really think they could shirk all blame onto a dead man?

Were they dreaming?

Coerced by Gu Xuantong?

Did they really see Luo Jingtian as a fool?

As expected, Emperor Luo Jingtian simply glanced at the three Family Heads and then waved his hand decisively, “Come!”

“Behead them all!”

Whether or not these people were coerced was beside the point.

How could Luo Jingtian miss such an excellent opportunity to eradicate the Families of Shi Country?

Amidst cries and pleas for mercy, the heads of the Three Great Imperial City Families all fell to the ground.

Moreover, not only these three heads but their entire families were to be executed and obliterated.

After executing the heads of the Three Great Imperial City Families, Luo Jingtian’s gaze turned to Lin Yi with a smile, “Friend Lin Yi has rendered a great service this time.

Whatever reward you desire, feel free to ask for it.”

Lu Qingcheng was also gazing directly at Lin Yi.

It was because of him that the Shi Country Royal Family could escape this disaster and even counterattack the Martial Arts Academy and the rebels.

Lin Yi’s role was monumental.

If not for Lin Yi suddenly returning with the members of the Fierce People Gang as well as the troops from Yun Country, there was no way the Royal Family could have turned the tables in this battle.

Therefore, no matter what Lin Yi requested as a reward, Lu Qingcheng felt it would not be excessive.

Lin Yi hesitated, “How could I impose…”

Inwardly, however, his mind was racing—would it appear too crass if he straightforwardly asked for one hundred million gold coins?

“Since you yourself have not yet decided, then we shall follow my decision!”

Luo Jingtian looked at Lin Yi and spoke out loud, “Lin Yi, step forward to hear your conferral!”

Lin Yi, seeing the situation, could only swallow back the words “one hundred million gold coins” that were on the tip of his tongue, and bowed respectfully to Luo Jingtian.

“Lin Yi has made meritorious contributions to protecting the nation and is hereby named Marquis Tianwu!”

Marquis Tianwu!

Lin Yi’s heart stirred.

The title of Marquis was the highest noble rank in Shi Country, and the addition of the word “Tian” (Heavenly) emphasized its unique honor even more!

“Thank Your Majesty.”

Although Lin Yi felt that being named Marquis Tianwu wasn’t as comforting as receiving one hundred million gold coins, he ultimately dismissed the thought and accepted the decree with gratitude.

Luo Jingtian nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at Lu Li and the other members of the Fierce People Gang.

“Marquis Tianwu, these friends of yours, each one is a dragon among men.

They are not from Yun Country, are they?”

Most of the members of the Fierce People Gang were talents from the Hidden Dragon List, and with Luo Jingtian’s understanding of Yun Country, there couldn’t possibly be so many strong young elites there!

“That’s correct.”

Lu Li did not hide anything and stated bluntly, “We are from the Longshan Empire!”

Longshan Empire!

Upon hearing these four words, not only Luo Jingtian but also Lu Qingcheng, Marquis Zhenbei, and the others showed shocked expressions.

These young people were actually from the Longshan Empire?

No wonder their bearing is entirely different!

These young individuals were all accomplished and promising, not ordinary people even in the Longshan Empire.

“Many thanks to the young friends from the Longshan Empire for lending a hand.

Mr.

Luo is deeply grateful!”

Luo Jingtian gave a deep bow toward the members of the Fierce People Gang.

“No need!”

Lu Li waved his hand dismissively, “We were all invited by Lin Yi.

If it weren’t for his face, we wouldn’t have come to Shi Country at all.”

The meaning behind his words was very clear: they intervened solely because of Lin Yi, otherwise they had no interest in the affairs of Shi Country – if anyone deserves thanks, it’s Lin Yi!

Luo Jingtian was taken aback before his gaze towards Lin Yi became more complex.

He hadn’t expected Lin Yi to have such great influence, to not only call upon the Yun Country army but also the elites from the Longshan Empire!

The cost of moving these people must have been incredibly high!

Even he, the Emperor of Shi Country, didn’t have that ability.

It seemed naming Lin Yi as Marquis Tianwu was somewhat inadequate.

For such a great contribution, even naming him a king wouldn’t be too far-fetched!

After clearing out the internal rebellion of the Four Great Families, Lin Yi didn’t linger for long.

Leading the Fierce People Gang and a few disciples from the Holy Mansion, he advanced toward the next target!

The Martial Arts Academy!

Although the upper echelons of the Stone Country Martial Arts Academy were dead or had fled, leaving behind only ordinary students and the infirm, Lin Yi had no plans to spare the Academy!

After all, with so many years of accumulation, the Academy had long sat in the seat of the most powerful force in Shi Country.

Now, it was undoubtedly a plump sheep!

At this time, the news of Gu Xuantong’s fall and the defeat of the Institute Master-led coup had already spread within the Academy.

The demise of the Imperial City’s Four Great Families!

The fall of Institute Master Gu Xuantong!

The killing of talented disciples like Shi Qianzhong and Xu Lushan!

Both Vice Deans, Situ Xiong and Yue Shan, retreated to Jin Country with the Golden Country Martial Arts Academy!

Such calamitous news undoubtedly left the entire Academy in a state of panic and leaderlessness!

Lin Yi, leading the Fierce People Gang and members of the Holy Mansion, headed straight for the Martial Arts Academy.

Along the way, countless onlookers were drawn to the scene.

In the Imperial City now, who didn’t know Lin Yi?

With his own strength, he saved the political situation of Shi Country, protected the Royal Family, and thwarted the conspiracy of the Martial Arts Academy and the Four Great Families!

He was named Marquis Tianwu!

Although this had just happened recently, the news had already spread throughout the entire Imperial City.