Chapter 133: Killing a Chicken to Warn the Monkeys

In Xuanwu City's Zhong Yang Guang Chang, it is now a sea of people, a dense black mass.

Nearly eighty thousand residents, whether new or old, have put down their work and gathered here in small groups.

"What on earth is happening? Why the rush to summon us all?"

A newly arrived resident quietly asked Lao Li beside him.

He had just come down from the construction site, cement dust still on his hands, his face showing some fatigue.

Lao Li shook his head, then turned to look at the group of brothers behind him; their faces bore the same confusion.

"I don't know either, but judging by the situation, it's definitely not a small matter."

Another elderly resident pointed to the area in the center of the plaza, tightly surrounded by the Black Tortoise Guard,

"Look over there, it seems many people are tied up."

Everyone's gaze was drawn by those words, all turning toward the center of the plaza.

As expected!

In that area, dozens of figures were tightly bound with thick alloy chains, kneeling on the ground.

Their faces were already smeared into a mess of blood and grime, making their features indistinguishable.

"What… what kind of people are they?"

"Oh my, how can there be so much blood?"

"These people… what heinous crime have they committed?"

"I don't know… but looking at this, they probably won't survive."

A sense of foreboding welled up in many hearts.

The originally noisy crowd, upon seeing this scene, fell silent in unison, only able to hear faint whispers.

The atmosphere in the plaza grew increasingly oppressive; the comfortable life in Xuanwu City had almost made them forget the cruelty of the apocalypse.

Now this bloody scene before them instantly dragged them back to reality.

Just then, a steady footsteps came from behind the platform.

Everyone's gaze turned toward the platform.

Lin Yue, dressed in simple black casual attire, walked up onto the platform escorted by Han Ya, Wang Gongtou, and other high-ranking officials of Xuanwu City.

His expression was calm, yet his deep eyes flickered with an unfathomable light.

"Fellow residents of Xuanwu City."

Lin Yue's voice was not loud, but through the amplification equipment it clearly reached every corner of the plaza,

"Just now, a resident of Xuanwu City actually tried to assassinate me."

As soon as he spoke, everyone was shocked.

"What?!"

"Assassinate the City Lord?!"

"How… how is this possible?!"

The crowd instantly erupted, everyone letting out incredulous exclamations.

"Who? Who dares to be so audacious?!"

"Yes! The City Lord has given us a second chance; who would dare do such an unforgivable thing?!"

"I think it's those people tied up there! They must be the ones!"

Anger replaced the previous doubt and unease.

Their gazes toward Wu Bin and the others in the center of the plaza instantly filled with hatred and contempt.

"Exactly, it's them."

Lin Yue's voice rang out again as he pointed at Wu Bin, finally revealing a cold, angry expression.

"This man is Wu Bin; many of you know him. Back then, like you, he struggled to survive outside, and some even nearly became food for mutant beasts. I saved him and gave him a stable living environment."

"Yet he not only failed to be grateful, but repaid kindness with betrayal, plotting to assassinate me and seize Xuanwu City!"

Upon these words, the crowd's fury flared!

Because many realized that Wu Bin and his associates' actions would surely harm Xuanwu City, affecting everyone's vital interests!

How could they not grit their teeth in hatred!

"Beast! He's worse than a beast!"

"Such an ingrate deserves to be hacked to pieces!"

"Wu Bin! You deserve a horrible death! The City Lord has treated you with immense kindness, yet you dare commit such a treasonous act?!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Bin and his companions turned deathly pale.

Lin Yue silently watched the angry crowd below; in fact, half a year ago he had already discerned Wu Bin's ill intentions.

He had refrained from acting against Wu Bin, even deliberately allowing him to build his own power, all for this very moment.

So far, the effect has been not bad.

When the crowd's venting had mostly subsided, Lin Yue raised his hand to signal them to be quiet.

"Xuanwu City is everyone's home. But it is, more importantly, my city, Lin Yue's!"

"Here, no one can challenge my authority! No one can ignore Xuanwu City's rules! If anyone cannot tolerate it, they may leave Xuanwu City; I, Lin Yue, will not stop them!"

His icy gaze swept over Wu Bin, his voice brimming with ultimate killing intent.

"Wu Bin, and his accomplices, the reason they dare act so arrogantly is because they have forgotten that this is the apocalypse!"

"In the apocalypse, human life isn't worth much!"

"At the same time, I want to tell everyone: in Xuanwu City, anyone who dares to challenge my authority or do anything harmful to the city has only one fate!"

"That is—death!!"

As soon as the word 'death' was spoken, everyone in the square felt the temperature drop several degrees, and many of the more timid shuddered all over.

Pass on my orders!

Execute Wu Bin and all those who participated in the assassination—immediately!

Yes! City Lord!

Han Ya's expression was grim; she showed no hesitation, waving her hand, and dozens of Xuanwu Guard members simultaneously drew the alloy short daggers at their waists.

The icy cold light, under the sunlight, refracted a chilling killing intent.

Upon hearing this, Wu Bin and the others turned deathly pale, their bodies trembling violently.

No… don't!

City Lord, spare my life!

I… I was wrong! I won't dare again!

The mournful wails and pleas for mercy instantly echoed throughout the square.

However, Lin Yue's face showed no expression.

What he intended to do today was to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys; he would use the blood of Wu Bin and the others to tell all the residents of Xuanwu City.

In Xuanwu City, no one can challenge his authority!

No one can disregard the rules of Xuanwu City!

Attack!

Han Ya gave a clear shout.

Puchi! Puchi! Puchi!

Dozens of cold lights flashed.

Blood blossoms burst in the air.

The tragic cries came to an abrupt halt.

Silence.

A deathly silence.

This was the first death since the founding of Xuanwu City.

Moreover, over forty residents were executed in a single sweep!

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, stimulating everyone's nerves.

Some residents who had been living comfortably in Xuanwu City now realized that these were not peaceful times.

On the high platform, Lin Yue's gaze swept over the frightened crowd below, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

After this battle, he believed no one would dare to lightly violate Xuanwu City's iron law.

Alright, everyone, get back to work!

Having said that, Lin Yue descended the high platform without looking back.

After Lin Yue left, the 80,000 people in the square then dispersed in small groups.

However, everyone's mood was extremely heavy.

Because today Lin Yue first displayed his decisive, killing side.

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