Fiancée Stolen by MC, I Trip Them up

Chapter 654 - 557: Inspection

"I agree with your plan, Your Majesty, but I wonder how you plan to go? Will you go alone or as the King?"

"I’ll go by myself, and don’t make a fuss about it. That’s the only way to see the real situation at the New World’s border."

While reviewing recent documents, Zhao Yi noticed the Kangchuan Clan, who had pledged allegiance to the New Era, bringing nearly 20,000 people with them! With other allied sects, a total of 50,000 people were settled by Linglong at Xin’an Province on the New World’s border. Accompanying them were 200,000 small tribes from other worlds.

Zhao Yi was worried that once such a large and powerful clan found its footing and the Capital City didn’t restrain them, they would quickly become a dominant force, which Zhao Yi would never allow!

Linglong agreed with Zhao Yi’s concerns, reflecting on her role in daily management and realizing she had overlooked this issue.

"It’s not your fault. The New World is expanding every day, and with so many people coming over daily, handling just that is already busy enough!"

Zhao Yi comforted Linglong, advising her to find reliable help and talents to share her workload.

After giving all the instructions, Zhao Yi, with the Nine Dragon Jade Seal, flashed to the largest city in Xin’an Province, Xin’an Shi.

Contrary to Zhao Yi’s expectations, the whole city was bustling, construction was everywhere, businesses were thriving, and there were advertisements for recruiting disciples from martial sects everywhere.

"I didn’t expect the border area to be so prosperous!"

"Master, the New World is expanding every day, a new province appears daily, and new people must settle. When they first arrive, they are sure to buy things in these old cities and familiarize themselves with the environment, hence the prosperity!"

The explanation from the Nine Dragon Jade Seal enlightened Zhao Yi.

Just when Zhao Yi thought his worries were unnecessary, a shouting voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

"Are you looking for death? Get out of my way!"

Following the sound, Zhao Yi saw several young men in black clothes berating a young boy while beating him. Those from recruiting disciples nearby avoided and dared not step forward.

This made Zhao Yi even angrier, as all major sects coming to pledge allegiance were informed they must train ordinary people to cultivate and maintain the New World’s justice!

Yet they watched this happen, ignoring the warnings like the wind in their ears!

"Stop!"

Zhao Yi shouted, startling the young men. They were into their beating and seeing someone meddling, immediately shifted their focus. One young man kicked the boy aside while the others encircled Zhao Yi.

"Who are you? From the looks of it, you’re just a pauper too, aren’t you? No activity fee either! Speak!"

The young man spoke harshly, but as soon as he finished speaking, a crisp sound echoed across his face.

"Smack! Smack! Smack!"

Zhao Yi didn’t use deadly force, but even so, the young man lost a few teeth; the others, shocked by Zhao Yi’s boldness, tried to make a move, but were all knocked down by Zhao Yi.

The terrifying strength made the young men cower in fear.

"Watch out! Don’t run off if you dare!" they shouted before fleeing in embarrassment.

"Little brother, are you hurt?"

"Thank you, big brother, for saving me!"

Despite his injuries, the young boy turned over and kowtowed, which deeply moved Zhao Yi, who stopped him with reddened eyes.

"You two should leave quickly. If their young master arrives, you’re done for!"

An elderly man in tattered clothes cautioned Zhao Yi and the boy.

"Old sir, what is going on here? Who are these people to be so arrogant?"

"They are from the Kangchuan Clan, colluding with the local officials, extorting residents for activity fees, and engraving runes on their wrists; only then can they move around here."

The old man raised his hand, revealing the rune on it.

"Why not report this to the King?"

"The runes bind people. Once you leave Xin’an Province, they’ll bring death instantly! The surroundings are wasteland, and you can’t survive long without coming here."

The old man sighed deeply, and some around him wiped away tears quietly.

Zhao Yi was greatly shaken. Never did he expect such things to occur in the New World, nor did he imagine the Kangchuan Clan to have such power.

Zhao Yi understood well that such binding force wasn’t the work of a single person’s magic or technique but a Power of Laws!

The Power of Laws appearing in the New World!

"Master! Do you recall how Laws are formed?"

"I remember that if everyone follows a habit and obeys behavior long enough, it creates a Law. But the Kangchuan Clan just arrived in the New World!"

Zhao Yi abruptly stopped speaking!

He realized the Kangchuan Clan hadn’t come to the New World to pledge allegiance but to invade!

"It seems Master has realized, but perhaps not that human-made Powers of Law require the deaths of thousands, forcing them to obey quickly. Judging by this stage, the Kangchuan Clan has killed no fewer than millions!"

The words from the Nine Dragon Jade Seal left Zhao Yi even more stunned.

Meanwhile, in the Kangchuan Clan.

"Crash!"

A cup was smashed heavily onto the ground.

A young man paced angrily around the room.

At the door kneeled the men Zhao Yi had beaten. They had lost all former arrogance now, trembling with fear.

They knew well the young master smashed the cup partly because someone defied their clan and partly because they hadn’t upheld the family’s honor.

The dishonor inflicted on the Kangchuan Clan was most deadly.

At worst, receiving punishment or other penalties based on lighter intentions, with chances of being banished from the clan at worst.

Banishment meant death.

"You useless fools can’t even handle one person."

The young men dared not reply and kowtowed even harder.

Just then, a middle-aged man walked into the hall.

"Young master, the squad is assembled. Do you wish to proceed?"

"Why are you still kneeling there? Lead the way."

The young master left the hall cold and frosty, giving the young men a breather.

They quickly ran ahead like obedient dogs, clearing the way for the young master.

Pedestrians quickly retreated upon seeing the young master, with some storefronts closing immediately.

They knew when the young master appeared on the streets, it marked a day someone would end up dead on the street.

To everyone, whoever died wasn’t their concern, as long as it wasn’t them.

Zhao Yi had already treated the boy’s injuries.

He declined the old man’s kindness but gave him money, instructing him to hide the boy for a few days.

"Don’t worry. The Kangchuan Clan won’t last three days."

Zhao Yi’s tone was calm, but an unconscious air of killing intent seeped from him.

As the young master stormed onward,

from a distance, he noticed someone standing—a young man with an unremarkable appearance.