117: Chapter 117 The Truth Behind the Massacre, Lin Yuan's Killing Intent

Soon, the carriage stopped at the entrance of the Song Family Manor. The Song Family was in the business of medicinal agents in Jing County, and their family strength was considerable.

After everyone got out of the car, they were instantly dumbfounded.

They saw that the Song Family was draped in white everywhere, and sounds of weeping could be heard from within the large courtyard...

"What's going on? Why is the Song Family holding a funeral? Did something happen to the Song Family too?" Cao Yabin asked doubtfully.

Everyone walked into the Song Family Manor, and a servant immediately came to greet them.

"Esteemed guests, have you come to attend my young master's funeral?" the servant asked respectfully.

"You say Young Master Song is dead?? When did this happen?" Cao Yabin asked in shock.

"My young master went out yesterday..." Before the servant could finish speaking, he was interrupted.

"Who are you gentlemen?" The Patriarch Song walked over with several servants.

Cao Yabin sized up the person who arrived and opened his mouth: "I am Cao Yabin, Captain of the Third Brigade of the Capital City Lord's Mansion. Seeing your Song Family holding a mourning ceremony, I came in to take a look. You must be the Patriarch Song, right?"

The Patriarch Song couldn't help frowning, but quickly returned to normal and cupped his hands, saying: "So it's Captain Cao, I apologize for not greeting you sooner."

"Patriarch Song, I heard that Young Master Song met with misfortune. Please accept my condolences, but may I ask what calamity befell Young Master Song?" Cao Yabin asked casually.

"Alas... My son went out for training yesterday, but unexpectedly, he couldn't defeat a ferocious beast and lost his life..." the Patriarch Song said mournfully.

"Is that so? Why did I hear that the cause of Young Master Song's death was heartbreak over love?" Lin Yuan suddenly spoke up at this moment.

A trace of panic clearly appeared on the face of the Patriarch Song, and then he looked towards an old man beside him, who quickly spoke up:

"Patriarch, I really have already sealed the news."

"Sealed the news? Patriarch Song, what is the situation? Please answer truthfully!" Cao Yabin immediately said sternly.

"Alas... I'm not afraid of you gentlemen laughing, my son has always been fond of the young lady of the An Family. Yesterday, upon hearing that the An Family had been annihilated, he was overcome with grief and took his own life..." The Patriarch Song looked as if he found it hard to speak. "Captain Cao, I apologize, this is, after all, a scandal of my Song Family, which is why I concealed it earlier..."

"Is that so? Why did I hear that Young Master Song didn't die yesterday, but the day before yesterday, and the An Family was annihilated yesterday?" Lin Yuan spoke coldly again.

"Nonsense! Who are you? Get out! My Song Family does not welcome you!"

The Patriarch Song's face immediately changed, looking ferocious as if he wanted to devour someone.

"I'm talking nonsense? Young Master Song sought to court the young lady of the An Family, and after being rejected, he directly hanged himself in the Song Family residence. Am I correct?" Lin Yuan said sharply.

"How could you possibly know that?!" the Patriarch Song blurted out, then realizing he had slipped up, quickly added: "This is a scandal of my Song Family. How did you find out? Even if it is the truth, what does it have to do with you?"

Lin Yuan smiled slightly and continued: "It has nothing to do with us, but what you did yesterday, Patriarch Song, has everything to do with us!"

Upon hearing this, the Patriarch Song's eyes instantly widened. With a big wave of his hand, he commanded: "Take down this kid who is spouting nonsense!"

Four or five Song Family servants sprang out from the side, about to attack Lin Yuan, but Cao Yabin and his subordinates immediately blocked in front of Lin Yuan.

"Brother Lin, keep talking. I'd like to see who dares to touch you!"

"Patriarch Song, because Young Master Song died for love, you vented your anger on the An Family and even led men to slaughter the entire An Family overnight. Doesn't your conscience hurt?" Lin Yuan said in a deep voice.

"You! It wasn't me! Who exactly are you? What evidence do you have?" The Patriarch Song clenched his fists, his body trembling continuously.

"It wasn't me? Heh heh... Do you dare let Captain Cao inspect your Storage Ring? If I guessed correctly, the body of the young lady of the An Family is in your Storage Ring, isn't it? Are you trying to find a companion for Young Master Song?" Lin Yuan said mockingly. He possessed all the memories of the An Family members; did this person still think he could quibble in front of him?

"You! How could you possibly know so clearly?! This is impossible!" the Patriarch Song roared, his face full of disbelief.

"What? Stop pretending? Captain Cao, you can make your move now!" Lin Yuan nodded to Cao Yabin.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yabin gave the order: "Take them down! Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"

All the Mansion Soldiers, including the mercenaries, drew their weapons. A fierce battle was imminent between the two sides.

The Patriarch Song certainly would not sit still and wait for death. Since he dared to admit it, he had no intention of letting anyone present go.

Unfortunately, he still underestimated the sincerity of the City Lord's Mansion. In order to capture key figures from two suspected forces, the Mansion Soldiers were all carefully selected fierce generals, and the mercenary squads hired were also experts at the fifth or sixth tier.

It was unexpected that such a luxurious lineup would be used against just the Song Family, a family whose strongest martial artist was only at the fourth tier; capturing them should have been effortless.

The battle ended soon after. Lin Yuan hadn't even made a move.

"Take all these wicked members of the Song Family into the carriages!"

Cao Yabin ordered, and the Mansion Soldiers immediately escorted the Song Family martial artists into the vehicles.

Only some ordinary women and children were left behind, as these ordinary people had not participated in the crime.

"Hahahaha... Brother Lin, it's truly great having you here. You could investigate such a covert case to the bottom. I admire you, I truly admire you! Brother Lin, are you interested in taking up a position in our City Lord's Mansion? I will definitely recommend you to the City Lord to become a Captain!"

Cao Yabin said admiringly. He genuinely hoped Lin Yuan would join the City Lord's Mansion, as it would make handling cases much easier in the future.

"Heh heh... Sorry, Brother Cao. My ambition is to go to the battlefield, fight ferocious beasts, and guard the country!" Lin Yuan said with a smile.

"Haha... You truly have high aspirations, young man. Let's go, let's find a place to have a drink. Let this old brother thank you properly."

Saying this, Cao Yabin pulled Lin Yuan along to leave, but a few mercenaries did not move.

"Captain Cao, since the mission is complete, you should withdraw. We won't be leaving with you," Young Master Luan winked and said.

Lin Yuan didn't think much of it and followed Cao Yabin out of the manor, but he always felt that these mercenaries weren't up to anything good, so he extended his spiritual sense.

The next moment, he saw Young Master Luan carrying a Song Family woman, walking into a room with a lewd smile. The woman's piercing cries immediately echoed from inside the room.

Lin Yuan was instantly enraged. These beasts, how dare they be so brazen in broad daylight?

Lin Yuan's expression turned cold, and he was about to turn back, but Cao Yabin grabbed him.

"Brother Lin, don't meddle in other people's business. Since the Patriarch Song committed such a great crime, those ordinary people naturally have no one to protect them, and their future fate won't be good. Minister Luan is a strong expert from the Great Sect; you shouldn't provoke his son over a few commoners."

Cao Yabin had guessed the intention of those mercenaries not leaving, but he was already used to it. Seeing Lin Yuan's enraged expression as he was about to return, he tried to persuade him.

"Bullshit! The crimes of the Patriarch Song have nothing to do with the women and children! How can I stand by and watch them commit acts of beasts! Cao, I never expected you to be such a dog who cannot distinguish right from wrong. I must have been blind to know you, Lin Yuan!"

Lin Yuan was truly angry at this moment. In this world where martial artists are revered, do ordinary people deserve to be bullied? What kind of ridiculous logic was that?

Lin Yuan's killing intent completely erupted, soaring straight into the heavens.

His eyes instantly turned scarlet, and a barely perceptible layer of blood-colored mist began to condense around his body...