Having the genes of a demon king, I never intended to be a kept man.

"This war in the Southern Territory has really brought out all sorts of problems within our Southern Territory..."

Night Song sighed: "Treason, infighting, corruption, pampered living, desertion in the face of battle... This is the current state of our human race. No wonder our voice among all races is getting weaker and weaker."

"The ranking of 93rd among all races was based on the results of the Seventh War of All Races. If we were to rank them again now, I don't know how many places they would drop."

Marquis White Elephant narrowed his eyes: "Young Master Night Song, just say what you have to say. What is the purpose of summoning us here today?"

"The purpose, of course, is to settle accounts with you all."

Ye Ge spoke casually, turning to look at a middle-aged man sitting third from the right: "Count Jiang, it seems you also had some dealings with vampires with Wang En before, right?"

Earl Jiang's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly said, "How could that be! Don't talk nonsense! You're just making things up..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ye Ge raised his hand and made a gesture.

Gao Shenxue immediately picked up a remote control and pressed the button to activate a holographic projection.

"This is evidence—records of your involvement in the slave trade with Wang En." Ye Ge pulled out the ledgers Zhou Yuqing had secretly collected, then looked at him expressionlessly: "What else do you have to say?"

Earl Jiang's face turned ashen instantly; he had no idea where Ye Ge had gotten these things from.

"I...I didn't know Wang En was going to sell these people to the vampires as blood slaves. I just thought he wanted to buy some slaves..."

“A good excuse, but it won’t work.” Ye Ge turned to another person in the conference hall: “Enforcer Norn, according to Imperial law, how should Earl Jiang’s behavior be dealt with?”

"Yes." Enforcer Norn stood up, his expression serious. "According to Imperial law, anyone who has indirect dealings with vampires should be stripped of their noble title, exiled to the Great Wall border, and sentenced to at least one hundred years of slavery!"

Norn, the newly appointed Chief Enforcer of the Southern Territory.

The old law enforcement officer died unexpectedly during the war of the vampire invasion.

This newly appointed law enforcement officer was someone Zhou Yuqing had secretly cultivated long ago, and with the help of the Ye family, she arranged for him to take the position.

"..." Earl Jiang's face turned pale.

Ye Ge smiled and said, "Count Jiang, I am willing to believe your story and I am also willing to let your Jiang family off the hook."

"But as someone who has had indirect dealings with the dark races, whether you did it intentionally or unintentionally, you are no longer suitable to continue as the head of the Jiang family."

"I know you have a nephew named Jiang Shu. I think he's quite capable. How about we arrange for him to replace you, and you can go home and enjoy your retirement?"

"..." Earl Jiang's expression was very unpleasant.

He knew why Ye Ge mentioned Jiang Shu, because his nephew Jiang Shu was married to the daughter of one of Zhou Yuqing's sisters!

"What, do you think my suggestion is appropriate?" Ye Ge tilted her head. "Or would you rather go to the Great Wall?"

“...It’s appropriate, I have no objection...I am willing to abdicate.” Earl Jiang smiled bitterly.

Now that things have come to this, does he really have any other choice?

"Next... let me see."

Ye Ge continued flipping through his list: "Head of Dan Ding Hall, I heard your blood pressure has been quite high lately. Why don't you step down and take a break?"

"Guild Master of the Ghost Tamer Guild, you're getting on in years. You should find a successor."

"Patriarch Lu, I heard that you suffered internal injuries during the Southern Border War when you fought against Wang En's main force. It seems to be quite serious, which is why you hid when facing the vampire army and deserted the battlefield, right? That's good. You should step down and rest well. I've found two suitable candidates for the position of patriarch for you. Choose one?"

"..."

Ye Ge read out a list, almost naming all the former leaders of forces with deep grudges against the Ye family, using both threats and inducements to force them to step down and make way for more capable individuals.

As for the reasons? Of course, it's either having an affair with vampires, deserting in the face of battle, or having cooperated with Wang En in many illegal transactions. It's that easy to find one...

"boom!"

"enough!"

The head of the Yuwen family finally couldn't hold back any longer. He slammed his hand on the table and stood up, his eyes dark and menacing, as if he wanted to devour someone: "You brat, what right do you have to judge us here?! We are all noble lords personally appointed by the late emperor! You are not His Majesty the Emperor. Even the former Duke Wang En did not have the authority to issue an ultimatum to us without consulting the court!"

boom!

The head of the Yuwen family directly unleashed the soul power of a Shura Realm expert.

A powerful aura pressed down on Ye Ge directly!

At the same time, more than a dozen extraordinary warriors from the Yuwen family rushed into the conference hall.

Upon seeing this, Li Shuying immediately drew her Tiger Soul Sword, staring intently at these people, and stood protectively beside Ye Ge.

“There really are some who aren’t afraid of death.” Ye Ge’s gaze was calm and unwavering, showing no sign of panic: “Then I’ll let you die knowing why.”

"Xue'er, let them see it."

Gao Shenxue nodded and pressed the remote control again.

The projected screen displayed new rows of accounts once again.

"!!" All the big shots stared wide-eyed.

Nangong Ru was also slightly taken aback.

"Originally, I didn't want to break the ice, but who would have thought that someone would be so stubborn."

Ye Ge wore a faint smile.

When the vampire army invaded the southern border, these nobles hastily retreated to avoid battle, which ironically gave the Ye family the opportunity to raid their territory.

During her previous battle with Wang En, Zhou Yuqing bribed the family steward, as well as various merchant houses, pharmaceutical companies, logistics companies, and mercenary companies that frequently dealt with these nobles, and obtained a great deal of useful information...

"Illegal smuggling, trafficking in soul crystals and magic stones, evading huge amounts of taxes from the empire..."

Ye Ge smiled faintly, as if reciting a familiar list: "There are also power-money transactions, power-sex transactions... Oh, I see that this seems to involve several important officials and relatives of the royal family... I really didn't expect you to be so simple."