I Have A Martial Dao World

The next day, everyone cleared out a cemetery and worked together to bury countless little coffins, giving these poor children a true final resting place.

Li Pei found a piece of bluestone as tall as two men, and carved the entire sequence of events in detail onto the stone stele, which he then set up beside the cemetery.

Several journalists who remained took fervent photos, preserving a wealth of visual material.

When the dust had settled, people began to take their leave.

Facing the ten righteous warriors including Jiang Daming who took part in this affair, Lu Yao gave a solemn bow and said, "Gentlemen, this is where we part ways. If you ever need me, do not hesitate to seek me out!"

Jiang Daming and the others were visibly pleased.

Despite initially coming forward out of a sense of outrage and not expecting anything in return, none would refuse the goodwill of a Fetal Breath expert!

Even if they themselves had no use for it, they had fellows and family members to consider.

Overjoyed, they repeatedly bowed in gratitude, "We are endlessly grateful for Young Master Lu's high regard!"

"Young Master Lu has the heart and courage of a knight, a true peer among our ranks."

"The green hills will remain unchanged, the clear rivers will flow forever—we shall meet again~"

After parting with them, Lu Yao's family, along with Fu Fangsheng and Zhao Sanduo, hurried back to Jin Garden to visit the monk whose legal name was Benming.

With the formidable vitality of a Blood-Exchange Warrior, after just a day and a night, the monk was out of danger and even able to move freely.

"Amitabha, thank you, Young Master Lu, for saving my life," Benming said with his hands together and a bright look in his eyes.

"Not at all," Lu Yao said with a wave of his hand and a smile, "But congratulations are in order for your breakthrough into the Spirit Refinement Realm. Is this... entering a meditative state?"

Benming, rubbing his bald head, sighed, "I faced life and death and broke through by sheer chance."

"You and Old Fu have both broken through..." At this moment, Zhao Sanduo had a constipated expression.

They had all been at the Focused Spirit stage, but suddenly two of them had advanced, leaving him, the only underachiever, feeling not so great.

Subsequently, everyone made some cordial and emotional remarks.

Seeing that the monk was well, the trio expressed their desire to take their leave.

Fu Fangsheng and his two brothers couldn't wait to fulfill their grand ambition to "gather as knights and slay all demon beasts."

"There is no banquet in this world that doesn't end," Lu Yao said, "Before you go, I have a few things to give you to bolster your journey."

As he finished speaking, the Liao Family Sisters had already carried three sets of Battle Armor and three .50 caliber machine guns into the courtyard.

These were early products. The relatively lightweight Battle Armor and machine guns were ideal for the three brothers to use.

Lu Yao said with a smile, "With these items, you'll be even more formidable, and your journey will surely be smooth sailing."

Stroking the advanced craftsmanship of the Battle Armor and machine guns, they looked on in awe:

"Knight Armor? Heavy machine guns? Young Brother Lu really has remarkable connections to secure the most coveted military hardware of today."

"Indeed, these two items are heavily regulated nowadays; even with silver, they're hard to come by."

Tools of slaughter were constantly evolving on the Western battlefields, with automatic cannons already invented, and the designs of Knight Armor changing daily; wearing super heavy armor was not unheard of.

Although the items from Lu Yao were clearly formidable, they were not too far ahead of their time.

The three brothers gladly accepted the gifts, and Fu Fangsheng expressed his heartfelt thanks, "Young Brother Lu, we won't stand on ceremony! Though we part ways now, we shall meet by the mountains and rivers in the future!"

"Take care!"

~~~~~~~~~

After seeing off the three, Lu Yao inquired with Li Pei, "What's the stance of the Imperial Court and Menes officialdom regarding the matter with the Sacred Heart Institute?"

Li Pei replied, "It's only been a day and a night; their response won't be so quick. But they're certainly in a fix this time! The news of the Sacred Heart Institute harming young girls was printed on the very same day and is now common knowledge. It's a huge scandal that no one can ignore."

"Then let's not worry about that for now. Summon Zhang Jin, I have tasks to arrange."

"As you command, my lord~"

Calling for the eunuch Zhang Jin was to deal with the Linjiang Gang.

A gang that serves demon beasts and traffics in girls must certainly be eradicated; not a single one can be spared.

But the Linjiang Gang is special. Relying on the Yangtze River for sustenance, their branches are scattered throughout the north and south of the river, and many key figures travel by boat all year round.

They not only sail on the Yangtze River and the nearby seas but also make their way to Izumo.

That makes it difficult to wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Lu Yao didn't have time to waste on them, so he decided to offer a reward.

This is a common tactic used by large powers to deal with lone wolves; Fu Fangsheng and the others were wanted by the Church and various foreign firms.

And Lu Yao was not short of money; he wanted to do it big!

~~~~~~~~~

Having received the summon, Zhang Jin arrived in merely a quarter of an hour, bringing along two capable subordinates.

"Your servants greet Young Master Lu!"

"Rise," Lu Yao said in a clear voice. "You've been diligent with getting the factory up and running in such a short time."

"I dare not take all the credit; it is all thanks to your esteemed name that things could proceed so smoothly," Zhang Jin said with a bow. "May I know why you have summoned me?"

Lu Yao said, "The Linjiang Gang, have you heard of them? I want to destroy them."

Zhang Jin cautiously replied, "The Linjiang Gang... a gang on the Great River... I have heard of them. Does Young Master have orders?"

Lu Yao spoke indifferently, "Offer a reward. Ten thousand taels of silver for the gang leader in the Innate Realm, two thousand for Blood-Exchange warriors, and so on down the line.

Post a bounty for each of them from top to bottom, leave no one behind, not even the chickens or dogs. Can you handle this?"

Zhang Jin and his companions broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. "You mean... offer a reward for the entire Linjiang Gang!?"

Just at that moment, Li Pei came in with a large chest, which when opened, filled the room with the glimmer of silver; it was a full ten thousand taels of silver!

Realizing the determination of his master, Zhang Jin no longer hesitated and, after a moment's thought, said respectfully:

"Young Master, this matter is not difficult. As per the convention, we should first deposit a sum of public funds in the bank so that outsiders know you have the money and the determination.

I recommend the three largest firms—HSBC, Jiade Commercial, and East Union Reasoning..."

Lu Yao cut him off, "Just not HSBC, you may decide on the other matters yourself."

Zhang Jin continued, "Thank you for entrusting me with such responsibility, Young Master. Also, regarding the amount of the reward,

although 'Hou Lin' of the Linjiang Gang is in the Innate Realm, his life is nearing its end, this is common knowledge and is not worth ten thousand taels of silver.

In my humble opinion, eight thousand taels should be more than enough."

A servant trying to save his master some unnecessary expenses, Lu Yao naturally agreed, "Then reduce it a bit. Anything else?"

Zhang Jin carefully said, "I will need two hundred taels for publicity expenses to buy ad space in the major newspapers..."

"I'll give you five hundred taels. Get it done as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Young Master! I will devote myself to carrying out the task!"

Having finished speaking, Zhang Jin got up to leave. Then, recalling something, he suggested,

"I will be able to settle this matter tomorrow, but we must be cautious of 'Hou Lin' showing up at our door. Perhaps, you and Madam should go to Imperial City to recuperate?"

Lu Yao laughed, "Just boldly carry out the task at hand; there's no need to worry about this end."

Zhang Jin thought Lu Yao had Yu Yanmei to keep watch and left reassured.

In reality, Lu Yao was actually hoping that the enemy would come knocking. That way, he could save nearly ten thousand taels of silver.

Three Spirit Refinement powerhouses with the Fire God Cannon could blast anyone who dared defy them, and moreover...

Looking at "Pipa" in his Divine Soul, eagerly awaiting its chance to be used, Lu Yao thought: My magical treasure hasn't even had its debut yet.