Ye Wudao shuddered, sweat pouring down his forehead. He knew full well that Inspector Lin's methods and determination were no joke. Unable to delay even a moment, he quickly nodded in agreement. Then, standing up, he sternly shouted at the stunned Commander Li Minghui and the City Lord's Mansion guards, "What are you still standing there for? Follow me!"

"Yes, yes, yes..." Li Minghui and a group of guards were awakened by Ye Wudao's angry shout. They looked at each other, then quickly reacted, and agreed one after another. They followed Ye Wudao closely and walked quickly towards the City Lord's Mansion.

"Lord City Lord, wait for me!" Wu Liang and Wu Yuan were about to stand up when they saw this, but were stopped by Lin Han's cold eyes. The two were so scared that they knelt on the ground again, not daring to move at all.

"Now it's your turn!" Lin Han slowly walked over to Wu Liang and Wu Yuan, his eyes cold, as if he could see into the deepest darkness of the human heart. His voice was deep and powerful, and every word was like a hammer, hammering at the two men's tense nerves.

"Sir Inspector Lin, we...we know we were wrong. Please have mercy on us and forgive us this time!" Wu Liang knelt on the ground, his head almost breaking the bluestone floor. There was crying in his voice, and his face was full of fear and pleading.

Beside him, Wu Yuan was equally apprehensive. They both knew that if they couldn't obtain Lin Han's forgiveness for what had happened today, their family would likely face unprecedented disaster. The wrath of the Shenxuan Palace Inspector was simply too much for them to bear.

"Haha... spare you? Do you think that I can forgive you two just because of your few words of begging? Do you think I am a philanthropist, or do you think that the reputation of Shenxuan Palace is just empty talk?" Lin Han sneered, his tone full of disdain and coldness.

"No, no, no... Lord Inspector Lin, we certainly understand your majesty and the inviolability of the Shenxuan Palace. We are willing to pay any price, and we only ask that you give us a chance to reform." Wu Yuan also spoke at this time. Although his voice was trembling, he tried his best to remain calm and tried to show his sincerity.

"Any price?" Lin Han raised his eyebrows, a playful smile playing on his lips. He paced slowly, back and forth in front of the two men, as if thinking about something. "Okay, then let me see your sincerity."

Wu Liang and Wu Yuan, uncle and nephew, exchanged a glance, a flicker of determination in their eyes. They knew this was their only chance, and they had to go all out.

"Sir Inspector Lin, our Wu family is willing to transfer 30% of all our properties to the Dongfang family free of charge as compensation for the unexpected disaster they have suffered." Wu Yuan said gritting his teeth.

"30%? Are you fucking sending a snitch?"

Lin Han's face turned cold upon hearing this, and his voice was as cold as ice, causing Wu Liang and Wu Yuan to shudder. They had clearly underestimated the appetite and decisiveness of this young inspector.

Wu Yuan was startled upon seeing this, and quickly added, "No, no, no, Lord Inspector Lin, I made a slip of the tongue. The Wu family is willing to transfer half of all our assets, including our treasured collection of spirit stones, elixirs, magical instruments, and several important mineral veins, to the Dongfang family free of charge to express our apology and sincerity. At the same time, our Wu family is willing to publicly apologize to the Dongfang family and promise that we will never again take any action against them. If we violate this promise, we will be severely punished by the Divine Profound Palace!"

"Haha... well said, but it's a pity that you can't represent the Wu family! You're not the head of the Wu family!"

As Lin Han finished speaking, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. Wu Yuan's face turned pale, and beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He realized that he really didn't have the power to make such a major decision on behalf of the entire Wu family, but now he was in a difficult situation and could only grit his teeth and continue to fight for it.

Seeing this, Wu Liang quickly said, "Inspector Lin, although my second uncle can't make decisions on behalf of the Wu family, my father is the head of the family. He loves me the most, and I can convince him to agree to these conditions. Inspector Lin, please give us a chance to go back and discuss this with my father. I guarantee he will agree."

"No need! Your father has been brought here by City Lord Ye!" Lin Han had barely finished speaking when the sound of footsteps echoed. Hundreds of City Lord's Mansion soldiers, each in a group of eight, arrived in a mighty procession, carrying twenty sedan chairs. The occupants of these sedan chairs were covered in wounds, leaving one's scalp tingling at the mere sight of them. They were none other than the entire Dongfang family that had been captured by the City Lord's Mansion.

Ye Wudao walked in front. Although his face was still pale, his eyes were more determined and relieved. Obviously, he had completed the task of releasing the Dongfang family members according to Lin Han's instructions, and he also brought back those family leaders who had coveted the Dongfang family's "Tianyan Jade Plate".

These family bosses, who usually call the shots in Yuanyang City, are now like dogs that have lost their homes, being escorted here by the soldiers of the City Lord's Mansion. They all have fear on their faces, lowering their heads, not daring to look directly into Lin Han's sharp eyes that seem to be able to see through people's hearts.

"Your Excellency Inspector Lin, these people are the leaders of the Dongfang family who once had designs on the 'Tianyan Jade Plate'. As per your instructions, all innocent people of the Dongfang family will be brought back in an eight-man sedan chair." Ye Wudao bowed, his tone unable to conceal his fatigue and awe.

"Dad... Mom... Little sister... Grandpa... Big brother... All the elders..."

Dongfang Chen came back to his senses from the shock of Lin Han's identity being revealed. He rushed forward and hugged his family members who had just gotten out of the sedan tightly, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Chen'er..."

"elder brother……"

"younger brother……"

Everyone in the Dongfang family hugged each other and cried. The scene was warm and touching.

Lin Han stood quietly by, looking at this heartwarming scene of reunion with gentle eyes, and a ripple also appeared in his heart.

Lin Han did not disturb this rare warmth, and then turned to look at Ye Wudao, "City Lord Ye, your efficiency is quite good."

"Sir Inspector Lin, I will complete the tasks you assign to you with all my heart and responsibility, and I won't dare to be careless in the slightest!" Ye Wudao responded quickly, his tone full of respect and caution.

"Do you know your guilt?" Lin Han's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, sweeping over the family leaders who had been eyeing the Dongfang family. Although his voice was soft, it exploded in everyone's heart like thunder.

"Sir Inspector Lin, I, Wu Tianhu, on behalf of the Wu family, acknowledge my guilt! I acknowledge my guilt! We were blinded by greed and coveted the Dongfang family's 'Tianyan Jade Plate'. We shouldn't have believed the rumors and participated in framing the Dongfang family. We deserve to die!" Wu Tianhu, the current head of the Wu family, was escorted here by Ye Wudao's soldiers. He was pale and his clothes were disheveled, but his words revealed unprecedented sincerity and regret.

He knew very well that any excuses would be futile in the face of the inspector of Shenxuan Temple. Only by sincerely repenting could he perhaps have a chance of survival.

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