"I'm just the Guard Captain of the Wanxiang Sect; mediate your disputes yourselves, I will not interfere!" The middle-aged man took a step back, leaving to one side.
Ensuring fairness was a task for idle people, it was none of his business.
"Sir, please hear my plea before you make a decision!"
The old man clenched his teeth, pointing at Zhang Xuan, "I have 2000 Destiny Plates with him, and if sir could help me retrieve them, I am willing to contribute all of them to you, and my grandson and I only ask for shelter and simple sustenance so we have time to earn money!"
"2000 Destiny Plates?"
Eyes lighting up, the middle-aged man revealed a hint of excitement, "Is that really true?"
Even though the prices in Tianli City were high, 2000 Destiny Plates were certainly a vast sum for those present!
Just relying on a salary, it might take ten years to earn that much.
And now, just by mediating justice, he could get them all... to say he was not tempted would be a lie.
"As true as I stand here, sir, and if you don't believe me, I can even vow an Oath of the Heavenly Mandate..."
The old man hurriedly said.
The middle-aged man pondered, just about to speak when a nearby guard immediately came over smiling obsequiously: "Captain Su, I think this elder must have suffered a great injustice, to obtain justice for him is to uphold fairness and truth, it is doing good. If refused, I fear it would dishearten many..."
"Yes, Captain, we know you don't like to meddle, but this isn't meddling. If such bullying and robbing were to happen at our Wanxiang Sect's branch, the sect leaders would certainly be angry..."
Another guard hurriedly added.
"What you say... makes sense!"
After a pause, Captain Su looked satisfied at the two subordinates.
Such keen discernment, he should foster them well in the future.
"Alright, I'll take on this matter!"
Captain Su reluctantly nodded his head and looked to the old man to ask, "What exactly happened?"
The elder bowed again, his eyes flashing with a fierce light: "In the Ziling City branch of the Wanxiang Sect, this man took my 2000 Destiny Plates, everyone present can testify! If this is false, I accept the punishment of the Heavenly Mandate and will never become a Fate Master in this life!"
Hearing him truly making an Oath of the Heavenly Mandate, Captain Su turned to look at Zhang Xuan: "Do you have anything to say?"
"He was being bullied, and I stood up for him..."
Zhang Xuan frowned, clearly displeased, but still detailed the situation: "...So, these Destiny Plates were not given to me by him, but were obtained from Yao Chunwen, having nothing to do with him."
Unexpected to be such a situation, Captain Su frowned, looking at the kneeling elder with displeasure.
Someone helped you, and yet you think of harming them... Truly without any scruples.
"Lord Su... regardless of what he says beautifully, my 2000 Destiny Plates in his hands are an irrefutable fact. Please, Lord, take action and help me retrieve them..."
Knowing so many people were watching and unable to refute, the elder insisted the Destiny Plates were his.
Captain Su looked at Zhang Xuan: "He is right, no matter what, those 2000 Destiny Plates are his, and for no reason should they be possessed without justification!"
Zhang Xuan: "Possessed without justification?"
"Indeed!" Captain Su stood with his hands behind his back.
Zhang Xuan frowned: "But..."
"Shameless thing, Captain Su says you possess them without justification, so it is without justification, what are you pretending for?" The first guard who spoke out shouted loudly.
"Quickly hand them over, otherwise, don't think about leaving the Wanxiang Sect!"
A second guard also sneered repeatedly.
"Are you planning to rob forcibly?" asked Zhang Xuan.
His eyes narrowing, Captain Su's strength of Galaxy 9-dan exuded, releasing a strong sense of oppression: "I am merely upholding justice, helping this old man and his child retrieve what belongs to them. Hand them over obediently, and I won't pursue this further, otherwise... I don't mind making you understand, even if a mere refugee like you is killed, no one would dare to utter half a word."
Captain Su flashed a mocking look: "Robbing someone else's Destiny Plates, showing contempt for our guards, today, our Wanxiang Sect will let you understand what rules mean!"
Saying this, Captain Su waved his hand: "Take action now!"
Many guards shouted simultaneously, surrounding Zhang Xuan in the center.
"You talk about rules?"
Zhang Xuan was not nervous but shook his head and looked towards a man in the distance, Empyrean Kong shi: "Brother Kong, perhaps... you should explain the rules to him?"
The Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony is all about following the rules, and this guy talking is simply asking for trouble.
"Those who assist others are not guilty, and those who are innocent should not be punished."
Empyrean Kong shi nodded, his soft voice slowly sounding.
As he spoke, Zhang Xuan immediately felt currents of Heavenly Destiny Power, descending from the heavens and forming a specific force field around him.
However, Captain Su did not notice these, but his face darkened, signaling again.
"Guilty or not, I have the final say!"
The subordinates drew their swords and charged at Zhang Xuan, but before the swords could fall, they felt as if their strength was bound, their bodies stiffening on the spot, unable to advance an inch.
It was as if taking action against the young man in front of them was violating the laws.
"What have you done?"
"What sort of demon art is this?"
Feeling their comprehension of the Heavenly Destiny shaking and on the verge of collapsing under an unknown force, several guards became frightened.
Captain Su also noticed something was amiss and turned to look at Empyrean Kong shi with a wary expression: "You, a man of the Magic Gate who dictates rules with a single word?"
Empyrean Kong shi was stunned, and even Zhang Xuan couldn't help but frown.
Could it be that besides the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony, there's another type of Heavenly Destiny that can also dictate rules with a single word, making it impossible to resist?
"Captain, disciples of the National Master have identities and emblems, how could this foreigner have the qualification? He must be using some special protective technique!" shouted a guard.
"Right, people from the Magic Gate wear white robes, appear otherworldly, with magic patterns embroidered on their chests, and most importantly, even if they use a force field, they must abide by the law. This guy is clearly suspicious."
Another person added.
"Right, we were almost deceived! Kid, I don't care who you guys are, today, this money, whether you want to give or not, must be given! It is decided!"
Captain Su suddenly realized, a fierce look flashing in his eyes, stepping forward and drawing his sword to slash at the air. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel⸺fire.net
With a flash of sword qi, in the blink of an eye, it tore through the Phantasm Space, Empyrean Kong shi's complexion turned pale as if struck by the sword qi, involuntarily retreating a few steps with a muffled groan.
The rules set by the Heavenly Destiny of Ceremony being forcibly broken, he was sure to also suffer a backlash.