Loading...
"Got it!" Zhang Yuanqing answered readily enough, but his mind drifted to Ashamed Father, and to Master Wuhen, who had taken him under his wing while he tried to redeem himself.
An Evil-class Walker had been trying to redeem himself, while a Lawful-class Walker had lashed out over a personal vendetta and dragged innocent civilians into the crossfire. He sighed inwardly. Where in this world was there ever pure good and pure evil? Human nature was always complicated. He now understood the weight and depth behind Li Dongze's words, "Lawful doesn't mean good."
As for the branch leadership's stance on the matter, it was true that the Palace Master of Slaughter Cessation Palace had acted in self-defense rather than provoking the conflict, yet lives had still been lost and damage had been done. Arresting her was the right call. Whatever punishment followed would be a separate matter, and Zhang Yuanqing reserved judgment on that. But the punishment handed down to the Xiahou family? That was entirely predictable.
On one hand, the Xiahou family was a well-connected noble Spirit Realm Walker family with deep roots and vast influence. The authorities would never tear apart their relationship with a major family over the lives of a few ordinary people. Sometimes, the people at the top only saw the big picture. They never noticed the ants beneath their feet.
The Xiahou family itself was entangled with the official organizations in countless ways. The government was, at its core, just another organization, a chaotic one riddled with factions and a mix of good and bad actors. You...
Unlock free chapters every day
Bookmark your novel and never lose track of your progress
Share your thoughts with your favorite translator in the comments.
