Chapter 55: No Compassion in the Compassion Hall

Chapter 55: No Compassion in the Compassion Hall

How could this be Qin Dongs eyes lost their light, but he quickly snapped out of his daze and covered his mouth. Id be dead meat if Fang Chen hears my voice!

Manager He of the Compassion Hall turned ghastly pale, as he had no idea what to do in this situation. He could only pray that the blind War God Fang would turn a blind eye to him as long as he remained silent.

Theres no compassion in the Compassion Hall Fang Chen snorted.

He walked up to the gray-robed daoist and little nun to sever the ropes binding them.

Qin Dong took this secretly back away, only for the gray-robed daoist to notice him right away and holler, Dont even dream of running away!

Qin Dongs body stiffened up.

Manager He knew that he would have no chance to escape if he didnt make a move now, so he immediately turned tail and fled without a care in the world.

However, soldiers suddenly rushed into the Compassion Hall. They were led by the vice-commander of West Tiger Barracks, You Longchang.

General You, take them down, Fang Chen ordered.

Yes, young master, You Longchang bitterly replied.

Without asking any questions, You Longchang marched in with his men to arrest Manager He and his lackeys. Those who fought back were killed on the spot.

The gray-robed daoist stared at Fang Chen in astonishment.

War God Fang! Fang Qingyao and his maid, upon release, rushed up to Fang Chen.

Miss Fang, it seems like luck isnt on your side. Fang Chen chuckled.

Fang Qingyao sighed upon hearing those words, but she was more curious to know whether Fang Chen knew beforehand about the corruption happening in Compassion Hall.

War God Fang, isnt that Vice Minister Qin? You Longchang suddenly exclaimed in surprise. He dragged the pale-faced Qin Dong before Fang Chen as he asked, You even brought Vice Minister Qin along for this operation?

Qin Dong cursed under his breath, but he knew it was impossible for him to slip away now. Thus, he composed himself and said, I came here to pay a visit to the orphans and donate some money.

Vice Minister? Fang Qingyao and her maid couldnt believe what they were hearing. This depraved man is actually a high-ranking official of Great Xia?!

Vice Minister Qin, I followed you here. Are you certain youre here to visit the orphans and donate money? You should know Miss Fang and the others are still alive, Fang Chen said.

You despicable scum! You tried to sully my young miss! Fang Qingyaos maid roared.

A shadow cloaked You Longchangs face. I knew it! Theres always trouble whenever Fang Chen calls for me! Qin Dong is the Vice Minister of Rites, a second-grade official!

How could this be?! You Longchang stared at Fang Chen in disbelief.

Qin Dongs face paled in guilt, but lest he drew suspicion, he feigned shock as well. He looked into the old well and angrily exclaimed, I would have never thought such atrocities were being carried out in the Compassion Hall!

Fang Qingyao and her maid had been retching ever since they saw what was inside the well, but they couldnt help but stare at Qin Dong in utter disbelief upon hearing his words. How could there be such a shameless person in the world?

They were killed by Xu Hui, Fang Chen said. They were the forsaken people taken in by the Compassion Hall. They have no friends or family, so their deaths went unnoticed for the longest time.

Xu Hui? Youre talking about Master Xu Hui? You Longchang exclaimed. Hes here?!

Hes that pile of ashes outside, the gray-robed daoist said.

You Longchang vaguely remembered seeing a pile of ashes when he first entered. Not in his wildest imagination could he have imagined that it would be that renowned monk of Great Xia. And this is his doing?

That demon monk must have been practicing demonic art?! You Longchang roared in anger.

Keep this matter confidential, lest it stir a panic. General You, I believe you know what to do, Fang Chen said.

The crowd was taken aback. They had some reservations concerning Fang Chens decision, but no one dared to speak against him since he had already made up his mind.

I understand. You Longchang nodded. He eyed Vice Minister Qin and asked, War God Fang, what role did Vice Minister Fang play in this matter?

I have no role in this matter! Vice Minister Qin exclaimed.

His words were partially true. It was true that he didnt kill anyone inside the well, since he wasnt a Blood Spirit Cultist and wasnt practicing their demonic art. However, he was the one who sent many of the vulnerable people here.

General You, focus on your duties first. Make sure to placate those living here, Fang Chen said. He paused for a moment before adding, Take Miss Fang and her maid too. Be gentle. They have suffered a shock too.

Yes, young master. You Longchang nodded.

Fang Qingyao and her maid knew that this was a matter beyond them, so they respectfully bowed to Fang Chen before backing out of the inner residence with You Longchang.

The only ones left were Fang Chen, Qin Dong, the gray-robed daoist, and the little nun.

Vice Minister Qin, how much do you know about the Blood Spirit Cult? Fang Chen asked.

Qin Dongs eyeballs darted around.

The gray-robed daoist harrumphed. Why are you looking around? Thinking of how you can lie your way out of this?

Qin Dongs face stiffened up. He forgot there were two other fellows who could see here.