Chapter 255: Better to Err on the Side of Killing

man named Zhou Ping'an, bearing your waist token, requests an audience."Li Chen was startled. "Bring him in immediately," he said.The Three Treasures discreetly withdrew to the side, pondering over w...Chapter 255: Better to Kill by Mistake

Holding the copper coin in his hand, the Jinyiwei officer glanced at the emotionless Dr. Hu and the steamed bun shop owner with a smirk and said, "Your methods are still quite covert. If it weren't for Lord Factory personally instructing me to keep an eye on you this time, you might have gotten away with it. Is there anything else you want to say"

Doctor Hu let out a bitter laugh. The panicked look on his face vanished, replaced by a visage of ferocity and ruthlessness.

"Mudborn from primordial chaos, the white lotus blooms, ushering in an age of prosperity!"

Before the Jinyiwei, clad in embroidered uniforms, could react to his sudden outburst, Dr. Hu crushed the hidden poison in his mouth and died instantly, a trickle of black blood seeping from his lips.

Looking at the steamed bun shop owner, he too met the same fate.

The Jinyiwei,

their faces darkened with anger.

The duck was right there, within grasp, but it flew away. This time, I'll definitely be punished when I go back.

But it's not a total loss...

"These people, they're actually connected to the White Lotus Sect... This is a serious matter, I must immediately report it to the Factory Master."

......

Soon, the three treasures returned, their bodies still reeking of blood.

The moment he saw Li Chen, he reported the matter of Hu Daifu and Bai Lian Jiao to him.

“Your Highness, this White Lotus Sect was originally formed by remnants of the previous dynasty. For over three hundred years, the imperial court has been making every effort to eradicate it. However, this cult is extremely cunning. During the empire's prosperous periods, they hid among the common people and martial arts circles. Once the imperial court weakened or faced a natural disaster, they would stir up trouble everywhere. The common people were ignorant and often deceived by them, so their influence never truly died out.”

“To this day, the size of the White Lotus Sect is unknown. According to Dongchang's years of investigation and intelligence, it is only known that the sect has one leader, two deputies, and a highly respected holy maiden. Besides these, there are four halls, eight gates, and sixteen banners. As natural disasters continue and the people are panicked, they are more easily swayed. The south is particularly severe, with its followers probably numbering no less than 100,000.”

Listening to Sanbao's report, Li Chen's brow furrowed.

"Four Halls, Eight Gates, Sixteen Roads Flag It sounds like a martial arts sect." Li Chen asked.

Over the years, the White Lotus Sect has evolved into something resembling a martial arts sect. Its internal rules are strict, and the Sect Leader holds supreme power. However, all faith is ultimately centered on the Saint Maiden of each generation. Therefore, either the Sect Leader or the Saint Maiden must exist for the White Lotus Sect to endure. This duality makes them incredibly difficult to eradicate completely.

Li Chen, who came from another time, knew better than anyone in this era the danger of the White Lotus Cult. However, with the complex political struggles of the court and his conflict with Zhao Xuanji reaching a boiling point, he simply didn't have the time to deal with the White Lotus Cult right now.

"What needs to be caught, get caught. What needs to be killed, kill."

Li Chen said solemnly, "Gather more intelligence on this White Lotus Sect. They dare to reach into the capital and General's Mansion, which shows their ambitions are not small. We must prepare in advance."

The Three Treasures respectfully replied, "This servant obeys."

"How is Duan Jinjiang doing" Li Chen asked.

Sān Bǎo softly replied: "After he left, he took Dùng Cháng Mián's corpse back to his estate. Right now, he is preparing carriages and horses, as if he intends to transport Dùng Cháng Mián back home for burial."

"This Duan Jinjiang is a cunning and venomous old fox, his methods are extraordinary. At this time, we must deal with him cleanly, but be careful not to be careless." Li Chen warned.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. This servant will personally handle this matter and ensure nothing goes awry."

Nodding, Li Chen passed the list Jiang left behind to Sanbao and said: "Go one by one according to the list. It's better to kill the wrong person than let any of them go."fall for such tactics unless something substantial was offered. It takes more than mere words to convince him.Well, let's just talk to Zheng Baorong first.With Mr. Mirror's consent, the boy ran out l...