Translator: CinderTL
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Traffic jam.
The closer one got to the entrance of Hengguang Garden, the worse the congestion became.
The Jin family, with assets worth billions, was already among the top elite in Guangzhou.
Now, with the confirmation of what was once just a rumor—that Jin Zhiya had truly become a registered disciple of the Chiyang Sword Sect and ascended to the ranks of cultivators above all mortals—the Jin family stood at the doorstep of boundless prosperity.
Under such circumstances, who in Guangzhou dared to disrespect the Jin family?
Even high-ranking officials from the local council had sent their secretaries to pay respects at this funeral, showcasing the immense influence the Jin family wielded in Guangzhou.
Now, with the deaths of Madam Jin and Jin Haoxuan, Jin Guangming was clearly aiming for a grand and prestigious funeral—one of an unprecedented scale.
Adding to that, the Jin family had opened their doors to all mourners without discrimination. Many individuals, whether businessmen hoping to establish a connection or small-time officials eager to leave an impression on the powerful Jin family, seized this opportunity.
Not only those personally acquainted with Jin Guangming but even distant business partners—suppliers who had barely any direct dealings—flocked to the event.
As a result, the main road leading from the entrance of Hengguang Garden to the Jin family estate was completely jammed.
Countless small business owners, worth millions or even tens of millions, arrived in their luxury cars—vehicles valued in the hundreds of thousands or millions—bearing what they considered their most precious gifts, waiting to enter the estate.
On both sides of the road, personnel were working to maintain order and guide guests.
These people included staff from Jin Corporation, employees from Hengguang Garden's property management, and even members of the local security and police forces.
Despite the large number of staff, the sheer volume of guests was overwhelming.
Too many opportunists wanted to climb the social ladder by aligning themselves with the soon-to-be untouchable Jin family. Even with a well-organized team directing the crowd, it was impossible to cover everything.
At the very least…
Li Chunjun managed to slip through the entrance with ease, blending seamlessly into the crowd as he made his way to the Jin family estate.
Compared to his last visit—when he had to scale the walls—this time, security was much tighter.
However, the sheer number of visitors made it impossible for even the increased guards to cover every angle.
By positioning himself behind the CEO of a small company, Li Chunjun took advantage of a visual blind spot created by the crowd and effortlessly slipped inside.
Of course, this was also due to the fact that the guards at the Jin family estate never imagined that someone would dare cause trouble at such an event. Their inspections were not as strict as they could have been.
"So many people… really, so many."
Li Chunjun spoke sincerely.
He couldn't even see the mourning hall.
Everywhere he looked, there was a sea of people.
In the 2,000-square-meter Jin family estate, hundreds—if not thousands—of guests and staff were gathered.
It was lively.
This funeral… was astonishingly lively.
He understood why.
Jin Guangming was burdened with guilt.
He had noticed something unusual about Shen Zhengxian but had failed to warn his wife and son in time, missing the chance to escape with them. Now, he was compensating for his remorse with an extravagant funeral.
But there was one thing Li Chunjun couldn't understand.
Why…
Why was this grand funeral being held so openly in Guangzhou, as if everything was fine, when the true culprit—he himself—had not yet been brought to justice and was still at large?
Were they really not afraid that he would show up and cause havoc at the funeral?
Li Chunjun glanced around.
The security was tight.
Not only had Taishan Security mobilized nearly all their forces, but the Jin family had also hired renowned security firms from Guangzhou.
TL/N: Taishan Security/Mount Tai Security. The security team tasked with security at the Hengguang Garden. Previously mentioned as Hengguang Security.
Even their own private security team was fully deployed.
Additionally, hundreds of officers from the local police and security forces were present to maintain order around the estate.
The entire Jin family residence was an impenetrable fortress.
This… was the source of their confidence.
"She was just an ordinary person. She had no one by her side, not even the proper funeral rites. She was only burned to ashes by a violent fire, completely erasing any trace of her existence in this world..."
Li Chunjun's eyes seemed to flicker with emotion.
But it was quickly suppressed.
He restored his emotional state back to the calm indifference it usually held.
It didn't matter.
Whether it was noisy or quiet, it didn't matter.
He wasn't here to watch the spectacle.
As long as he continued to pursue his goal, that was all that mattered.
After all...
They were just NPCs.
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He squeezed through the crowd, heading toward the mourning hall.
This reckless behavior caused those he pushed aside to frown in displeasure.
But ultimately, they considered themselves civilized individuals, successful people with status and position in society.
Since they didn't know Li Chunjun's identity...
Though they were pushed aside, they didn't say anything.
There wasn't even much of a stir among the crowd.
Li Chunjun's appearance hadn't changed, but his demeanor was vastly different from the student photo on the wanted poster. Unless someone was familiar with him, even if they had seen the wanted poster, few would immediately connect his current appearance to the young man on the poster.
So, he managed to reach the mourning hall's exterior with ease.
It was the main building behind the mourning hall that was now showing signs of abnormality.
Especially among a few important figures who were on equal footing with Jin Guangming, some had already received fragmented news.
For example, Director Mo Lei of the Security Bureau.
After listening to the report from his subordinate, there was an unmistakable shock and disbelief in his eyes.
He confirmed the news several times, spent a few minutes making calls, and only then did he confirm the information.
Even so, the shock in his eyes didn't fade.
"How could this be!?"
After a moment, he managed to piece together the events and quickly summoned an assistant, giving some orders.
Once the assistant left, he instructed the Jin family to bring Jin Guangming to him.
When Jin Guangming, who had received the news, arrived and saw Mo Lei's expression, he frowned.
"I thought you called me here to deliver good news, like the murderer being brought to justice after seven days of pursuit, which would comfort my wife and son in the afterlife. But now, it seems that's not the case."
Mo Lei could understand Jin Guangming's frustration.
Seven days!
Thousands of personnel and countless resources had been mobilized, yet the criminal had still evaded capture. Anyone would feel resentment.
But he knew now wasn't the time for complaints, so he quickly spoke.
"I just received news—the criminal... has appeared again! And this time, his actions are as devastating as what happened seven days ago to your wife and son."
Without any pause, he took a deep breath and continued.
"He brutally murdered the righteous and upright Prosecutor Liu Yacun in the basement of his residence!"
Jin Guangming froze for a moment. Then, his pupils constricted, almost unable to believe what he was hearing.
"Prosecutor Liu Yacun!? He dared kill an official!? He's insane!?"
But then, Jin Guangming suddenly realized something.
Li Chunjun had been relentlessly hunted from all sides, with nowhere to run, driven to madness. It wasn't out of the question that he might try to take everyone down with him.
After all, an eighteen-year-old young man, filled with youthful vigor...
A single man's fury can cause blood to spill.
But the latter part of Mo Lei's message left him utterly stunned.
"I have double-checked Liu Yacun's death. It's true. This criminal has indeed fallen into madness. He has completely lost control. The reason I say this is because I'm currently verifying another piece of news!"
Mo Lei spoke, taking a deep breath.
Even after becoming the director of the Security Bureau, having experienced countless storms, his voice still trembled slightly.
"The news I received says that after killing Liu Yacun, this criminal didn't stop for a moment. He immediately stormed into the Pinjian Martial Hall and started a massacre. He killed several disciples, including the headmaster, Han Shan. The Pinjian Martial Hall... was like a river of blood!"
(End of the Chapter)
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