All fear stems from the unknown.
The night the Lake Immortal appeared, he was on duty at the yamen. He was the first to discover the three headless corpses, and he was also the one who handled the artist's portrait when He Laichao ordered it.
When all these pieces were connected, the perpetrator of the Lake Immortal incident became self-evident.
He didn't know how a mere child from a mountain village could possess such power, nor why He Laichao, with immortal aid at his side, needed a mortal like him to act. He couldn't comprehend why, despite He Laichao giving the orders, it was they, the unfortunate ones, who suffered.
All these questions converged, leaving him sleepless. Every time he closed his eyes, the young man's face would appear before him.
And now, that face was right before him, appearing in an unbelievable manner!
Under such circumstances, even with years of service, he was momentarily flustered and could only shout, "Kill!"
But he seemed to have forgotten that those who came with him now were also constables who had been to Hanshan Village!
Whatever he thought, the other two thought the same!
Though they rode tall horses, when the constable shouted, their first instinct wasn't to act, but to turn and flee!
The Grim Reaper had arrived!
If not now, when else to run!
However… Yun Ze had already made his move!
He stepped forward like an arrow, leaped onto the horse's head, and drew his sword with a slash!
*Bang~*
Another muffled thud, another head, another trail of blood rolling on the ground.
Then, two heads rolled together, making a dull collision.
The fourth.
Yun Ze landed again, placing his hand on the horse's head to calm it, preventing it from injuring others.
Then he turned to look at the two constables, silently counting… the fifth, the sixth!
"Run!"
One of the constables roared!
He was clearly terrified by the scene before him. He pulled the reins, not caring about the few civilians still standing behind him, and spurred his horse forward!
The startled horse bumped into many passersby.
The other constable, seeing this, also snapped back to reality. He mimicked the first, turning his horse's head and charging out of the crowd!
The civilians who had just been knocked down were still on the ground. If this horse truly charged through, who knew how many more lives would be lost.
Yun Ze frowned and casually threw his long sword!
The blade flew, piercing directly through the constable's neck. He quickly took two steps forward and, with his backhand, grabbed the horse's tail!
*Hiss~!*
The horse, feeling the force and pain, neighed to the sky, its front hooves suddenly lifting!
The civilians beneath the horse's hooves immediately scrambled to escape, their ears filled with screams and terror!
Fortunately, no one else was injured.
But…
Yun Ze released the horse's tail and turned to look outside the inn.
The constable who had reacted first had already ridden away. If he pursued now, his face would be seen by more people. But if he didn't pursue, the constable would immediately report to He Laichao, and he would lose his advantage.
This person must be killed, yet he could not expose himself.
There was only one way!
Yun Ze placed one hand on the immortal jade hidden in his lower abdomen, and the other on the constable's corpse. Instantly, a blood arrow condensed!
The immortal jade could control water, and was blood water not also water?
The blood arrow flew, closely following the constable ahead, and in an instant, it touched the constable's body!
Immediately, Yun Ze felt a new flow of water come under his control.
With a mere thought, then… *bang!*
Flesh and blood bloomed on the horse, leaving only a head flying into the air.
Yun Ze again controlled the blood water, wrapped the head, and brought it back. He casually tossed it with the other heads.
Six down, thirteen more to go. Perhaps tonight he could have his revenge!
"An immortal! Truly an immortal!"
Before Yun Ze could recover, the innkeeper exclaimed, drawing cheers from the surrounding crowd!
"Immortal above! Accept the bow of your humble servant!"
"Immortal! Please save the people of Weishan Prefecture, save all living beings!"
"Immortal…"
Seeing everyone prostrate on the ground, muttering prayers, Yun Ze's ears began to ache from the noise.
These people, they were practically inviting him to be discovered by He Laichao!
"Enough! Be quiet!"
He roared, quickly stepping forward to close the inn door, then stood up on the horse's back. "All of you, get up!"
Most people looked up, their eyes filled with confusion, but no one stood up.
Yun Ze frowned.
Compared to these people who were deeply devoted to immortals and gods, he actually admired Han Si more, who dared to speak out for mortals.
It was a pity… alas.
"Don't you understand?"
Yun Ze swept his gaze around the crowd, pressing down on the constable's corpse, and condensed another blood arrow. "All of you, get up!"
At the same time, two figures landed on the inn's roof, looking down below in unison, then exchanged glances without speaking.
Clearly, they both wanted to see how Yun Ze would handle the current situation.
The next moment, everyone scrambled to their feet, fearing the blood arrow would land on them.
Yun Ze casually dispersed the blood arrow. He naturally wouldn't harm these innocent people; he just wanted them to listen to him in a calm state.
He stared at Han Si's head, his fists clenched.
If he wished, he could completely leave the inn, find another place, or hide by Wanqing Lake.
He could continue with his plan, make arrangements, and then seek revenge.
But… another day would mean another Han Si in the world!
Another day's delay would mean who knew how many children would suffer in Weishan Prefecture!
Wait?
He wasn't waiting anymore!
Some grudges could wait ten years to be avenged! But some people, if not killed today, would poison the world!
A killing intent surged within Yun Ze. He scanned the crowd below and slowly spoke.
"I'm going to the He manor. Who… will join me?"
The He family had accumulated evil deeds in Weishan Prefecture for many years. Whether common folk or high officials, their hatred for the He family was deeply ingrained.
Since he was going to avenge himself, he would give the people of Weishan Prefecture an outlet for their anger!
If anyone followed, they would avenge together. But if no one came, he could avenge it alone!
The crowd exchanged glances, their eyes filled with confusion. No one dared to speak first.
They hated the He family, but that didn't mean they would risk their lives for revenge.
Until…
"I will!"
The waiter pushed through the crowd and rushed to Yun Ze's side. "Immortal! I am willing to follow you to the He manor for revenge!"
"Good."
Yun Ze nodded calmly, then looked at Han Si's head. "Take your brother with you. Let him open his eyes. Walk slowly. We will avenge him!"
"Yes!"