Chapter 27

The murder case in Xiaoliu Village was officially closed. The Third Brother confessed that the crimes had been committed by the three of them. Their motive, he claimed, was to mete out justice on behalf of heaven. The villagers of Xiaoliu Village had amassed wealth through murder, ruthlessly slaughtering passing travelers. They had not even spared those who merely begged for a cup of water, claiming hundreds of lives over the years. He and his brothers were refining the Forty-Nine Life-Extension Pills simply to carry out heaven's will and make the villagers die in terror. The Town Lord fell silent, and the four major families fell silent as well. Everyone knew there were hidden circumstances, but the actions of Xiaoliu Village were truly unforgivable. Considering that the brothers had not harmed anyone outside of Xiaoliu Village and had indirectly exposed the highway robbery case, they were credited with a merit. The Town Lord reported the matter to Donghai City and issued a case notice while concealing the fourth man who had escaped. The case was ultimately concluded with the execution of the Third Brother. As for Xiaoliu Village, the City Lord of Donghai City was enraged, and the Constabulary officially intervened, swearing to seek justice for the hundreds of innocent victims.