Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

On the vast land east of the capital stands a magnificent family mansion—the Liu Family Mansion.

This mansion covers a vast area, with pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner, showcasing the family's former glory.

However, at this very moment, the once invincible Liu family is shrouded in gloom.

Inside that magnificent hall, the Liu family members were trembling with fear, huddled together on one side, their bodies shaking uncontrollably.

Their faces were pale, and their eyes were filled with terror, as if they were experiencing something extremely terrible.

Meanwhile, in the entire Liu family compound, a group of uninvited guests dressed in fine clothes were rampaging recklessly.

The man in brocade robes walked hurriedly and rudely, leaving a trail of chaos wherever he went.

The Liu family was so shocked that they could only watch helplessly as these people acted recklessly, daring not to speak out against their anger.

Inside the main hall, Jing Ni sat gracefully in the main seat, her figure elegant and her demeanor refined.

That exquisitely beautiful face was flawless, as if sculpted with exquisite skill, but at this moment it was devoid of any extra expression, only a cold and indifferent one.

Jingni's beautiful eyes coldly swept over the Liu family members below, and she spoke softly as she parted her lips:

"Speak, gentlemen, where is Liu Dongdong?" The voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

"Hiding is useless! Even if we have to dig up the Liu family's house three feet deep, our Zhenwu Division will spare no effort!"

Jingni's words swept through everyone's hearts like a cold wind.

Strangely enough, this person named Liu Dongdong appeared in the testimonies of the Dali Temple, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Prefectural Governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, and not just once.

This person seems to be involved in cases big and small, from serious crimes like robbery and murder to petty theft.

Sometimes he was the leader, sometimes an accomplice, but he was always involved.

The local people suffered greatly from this and hated it with a passion!

It's a waste of talent for Jingni to personally lead the team here. It's just bad luck that the Liu family happened to pass by this place on their way back to the capital!

Among the crowd, some hesitated. After all, Liu Dongdong was the son of the current head of the Liu family. If they were to expose him in front of them now, how would they live in the future?

But continuing like this without disclosing it is not a solution either.

"Patriarch Liu, I'll ask you one more time, do you really not know where they are?"

Seeing that there was no result after a long time, Jingni's face darkened, and her eyes revealed a hint of impatience.

She had been away from Beijing for several days and had intended to return as soon as possible to handle important matters, but she had been delayed here until now, and one can imagine her frustration.

"I...don't know!"

Although the head of the Liu family was terrified, he still braced himself and firmly shook his head.

Although I knew how capable the person in front of me was, I was still reluctant to hand him over so easily.

However, Liu's answer clearly angered Jingni.

Jing Ni suddenly stood up, emanating a powerful aura—the terrifying presence of a Grandmaster.

This overwhelming force, like a surging wave, instantly swept through the entire hall, making it almost impossible for everyone present to breathe.

Immediately afterwards, Jing Ni raised her palm without hesitation and slapped it hard at the head of the Liu family.

The palm strike whistled, carrying the force of a thunderbolt.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the head of the Liu family tried to dodge, but it was too late.

To his horror and disbelief, the palm struck him heavily.

With a loud bang, the Liu family head couldn't even withstand a single move before spitting out blood and dying on the spot.

His body fell straight backward, crashing into the chair behind him and shattering it.

The rest of the Liu family members were terrified when they saw their patriarch die a horrible death; their faces paled, and they could no longer conceal the horror in their eyes.

Their legs buckled, and they all knelt on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, fearing they would become the next victim.

Just then, an elderly man with white hair suddenly stood up shakily from the crowd.

The old man's face was as pale as paper, and cold sweat poured down his forehead, but he still forced himself to speak despite his fear:

"My lord, please calm your anger. Liu Dongdong is currently hiding in the Liu family's secret chamber. This humble old man is willing to personally lead the way for you."

Hearing this, Jingni snorted coldly, her face full of disgust, and said, "Hmph! A bunch of worthless bastards!"

After saying that, she waved her hand, signaling the old man to lead the way.

In no time, Liu Dongdong was captured. Jing Ni was disgusted by him and before he could beg for mercy, she knocked him unconscious with a palm strike and signaled her men to take him away and lock him in the Zhenwu Division prison after returning to the capital!

Immediately, Jing Ni waved her hand and ordered, "Return to the capital!"

The group had been traveling for a short while when they came to a three-way intersection!

This is the place that Jingni must pass through on her way to the capital!

The intersection of three major roads is a strategically important location.

On both sides of the road are endless dense forests, their lush branches and leaves intertwined to form a green barrier.

From a distance, the grove of trees resembles a giant maze, deep and tranquil, giving one a sense of unfathomable mystery.

It stood there quietly, yet it exuded a mysterious and dangerous aura that sent chills down one's spine.

The faint killing intent seemed to emanate quietly from the depths of the forest, like an invisible force enveloping the entire area.

When the group arrived, Jingni's sharp eyes glanced almost imperceptibly at Yanri, who was hidden among the group.

Yan Ri nodded subtly, a gesture that Jing Ni instantly understood.

Just as they were about to continue on their way, a sudden gust of wind howled past.

The wind was strong, causing the tree branches to sway violently and make a rustling sound, like countless evil spirits whispering in your ear.

In an instant, a whooshing sound rang out, and a dense rain of arrows shot out from both sides of the forest at the same time.

The arrow streaked across the sky like a meteor, heading straight for the crowd with a fierce momentum.

Two arrows were particularly special; they were not only incredibly powerful but also extremely fast, hurtling straight toward Jing Ni's location.

Faced with this sudden attack, Jing Ni's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer.

With a slight flick of her wrist, Jing Ni unsheathed her longsword, which transformed into a streak of cold light.

She dodged the other arrows with a swift movement, then precisely blocked the two arrows heading straight for her with her sword.

With two crisp impacts, the arrow fell to the ground.

At the same time, Jingni shouted loudly:

"Enemy attack! Prepare for the enemy!"

The sound was as loud as a bell, echoing throughout the entire forest.

Upon hearing the shout, the elite soldiers of the Zhenwu Division reacted swiftly and skillfully.

They drew their long swords from their waists, brandishing them to deflect the rain of arrows.

For a moment, the sound of metal clashing was deafening, and sparks flew everywhere.