In front of the courtroom door, a hundred people knelt in worship.
Poignant and moving voices echoed unceasingly between this heaven and earth.
However, in the face of the pleading crowd, the God of War rose, looked down at the people in front of the hall and said coldly.
"Lu Hua has committed a heinous crime and cannot be forgiven."
"What's more, the law is merciless."
"Even if we wanted to keep him, we could not."
"Therefore, there is no need for you all to do so, so go back."
Ye Qingtian waved his hand, gesturing for these people to leave.
However, how could Lu Zi Ming and the others be willing to do so.
He raised his head and faced the War God and the others, asking ruefully.
"What about Ye Fan?"
"Doesn't he deserve to die?"
"Although my son is at fault, in the land of Jiangdong, he has killed no more than ten people."
"But what about Ye Fan?"
"Above the West Lake alone, more than a hundred people have fallen under him."
"Add to that the clansmen of my Lu clan."
"Before and after, he has slaughtered more than hundreds of my fellow Yanxia people."
"If my son Lu Hua dies, that Ye Fan cannot be forgiven either."
Lu Zi Ming was upset and gritted his teeth as he spoke.
"That's right."
"Then the sins that Ye Fan has caused to my Jiangbei martial path are even more profound."
"As the martial dao leaders of Yanxia, you should do justice to our Jiangbei."
"However, if we let Lu Hua live today, our Jiangbei Martial Dao, too, is willing to take a step back and no longer allow Ye Fan to forgive his sins with his life."
"Otherwise, how can you convince the public if your Martial Hall is not fair in enforcing the law?"
As Lu Zi Ming finished speaking, the Jiangbei Martial Daoists behind him also spoke out, filled with righteous indignation.
"That's right, if you kill Lu Hua but don't punish Ye Fan."
"All of us in the Jiangbei Martial Way are not convinced!"
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"We are not convinced~"
In front of the Martial God's Hall, the people of Jiangbei spoke out, demanding that the War God and the others release Lu Hua.
"This... This..."
In the face of the crowd's demands, for a moment, the judge of this court was at a loss as to what to do.
At this time, the Sword Saint came over and discussed with Ye Qingtian, "Old Ye, their words do have some truth to them."
"Although the incident in Jiangbei was all started by Lu Hua."
"But all in all, the deep disaster that Ye Fan brought to the Jiangbei Martial Dao."
"Nowadays, many people in the Jiangbei Martial Path are screaming for Ye Fan to pay for his life."
"If we spare Lu Hua's life, we will undoubtedly be able to appease the people of Jiangbei as well. At that time, they will no longer be clamouring for Ye Fan to pay for his life."
"In that case, it would be a happy ending for all."
The Sword Saint spoke in a low voice.
This option of each taking a step back was undoubtedly the best outcome for both sides.
Ye Qingtian smiled and also nodded, "What you said is good, but on Ye Fan's side, can he agree?"
The Sword Saint shook his head, "Just now I had Tang Hao try to ask, and Ye Fan is indeed unwilling to back down."
"However, you are acquainted with Ye Fan and have the kindness to him of knowing and promoting him."
"Ye Fan may not listen to the words of others."
"But your words, I think he should be able to listen to them."
"So, you mean that I should persuade him once more?" Ye Qingtian frowned.
"Well, that's the only way to do it now. Otherwise, our Martial God Hall is afraid that it will be difficult to give an explanation to the Jiangbei Martial Path." The Sword Saint returned.
Ye Qingtian hesitated for a moment before finally nodding his head, "Alright, I'll try."
After saying that, Ye Qingtian contacted Ye Fan again in full view of everyone.
"Ye Fan, just now, the Sword Saint and I, among others, have already questioned Lu Hua."
"All of his crimes have been admitted."
"A good attitude in admitting his mistakes and a show of remorse."
"But don't worry, this Lu Hua's crimes are notorious. To covet the widow of a martyr is a matter of heavenly justice."
"This time, it is useless for anyone to help him plead for mercy."
"In the end, after discussing his crime, we decided to imprison him for life and not let him leave the prison for the rest of his life."
"What do you think of such a disposition?"
This Ye Qingtian was also a man of deep calculation.
He clearly wanted to save Lu Hua's life, but instead of saying so directly, he went around in a circle and said that he would imprison Lu Hua for life.
This did not sound to onlookers like he was pleading for Lu Hua's life at all.
"It's still Old Ye who has a solution~"
Tang Hao on the side was instantly impressed and secretly gave the War God a thumbs up.
Also pleading for Lu Hua's mercy, this was said in different words, but gave a completely different result.
While Lu Zi Ming heard this, his heart remained a little anxious.
Although a life sentence of imprisonment would save his son's life. However, this was not what he wanted.
What he wanted was for the Martial God Temple to restore Lu Hua's free body.
"Forget it, for now, let's keep Xiaohua alive."
"It's not too late to mediate the rest of the matter later~"
Lu Zi Ming had wanted to voice out his request, but the words that had reached his mouth were eventually swallowed down.
The road had to be taken one step at a time, and now was not the time to talk about it.
The fact that Lu Hua's life could be preserved meant that his first effort had been successful.
In the future, after a few years, the people would have forgotten about this matter. At that time, he could use some tactics to free his son from the martial prison, and it would be a simple matter.
However, just when everyone thought that Lu Hua's life had been saved, there was a ghostly cold voice on the other end of the phone, quietly ringing out, "Death sentence, to be executed immediately!"
Boom~
Ye Fan's words were only a few words.
However, the coldness and chilling intent contained in them was close to ten thousand pounds!
The moment they heard these words, all those present were dumbfounded.
Tang Hao's body trembled, and the Sword Saint's eyes widened.
Even Ye Qingtian himself looked aghast!
As for Lu Zi Ming and the others, they were even more trembling.
How could they not have imagined that this Ye Fan would not even give face to the War God.
Ye Qingtian had given him so much to say, and he had directly returned a sentence, death sentence, to be executed immediately?
"This..."
The War God was slightly stunned for a moment, and opened his mouth, wanting to say something else.
However, before the War God could speak, Ye Fan's voice came out once again.
"My handing Lu Hua over to the Martial Court for disposal is my greatest concession."
"Of course, if you guys don't kill it, then tomorrow, I will go to Yan Mountain and kill it myself."
"Lu Hua, must die."
"How you choose, you decide yourselves."
The words were low and carried an unquestionable majesty.
After saying that, Ye Fan hung up the phone.
All that was left here was the dead silence that filled the hall.
After a long time, the Sword Saint and Tang Hao and the others looked at Ye Qingtian: "Old Ye, what should we do now?"
The War God shook his head and let out a sigh.
"What else can we do?"
"Do as he says."
What?
"No way~"
"God of War, you can't kill Xiaohua..."
"Please, he's the only hope for our Lu family..."
Lu Zi Ming instantly cried and wailed. However, it was to no avail.
Snap!
Above the main hall, with the crisp sound of the gavel resounding through the hall, the judge also gave his final judgment on Lu Hua, too.
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"Lu Hua, a native of Jiangbei..."
"For plotting to kill a friend or relative of the Pillar State and for disturbing Jiangdong..."
"The crime is unforgivable."
"The sentence is hereby pronounced, death sentence, to be carried out immediately!"