NOVEL NEXT Chapter 103
Chapter 103: The White Terror of the Imperial Capital
The smile on Sheng Junchen’s face disappeared instantly. Leaning back in his chair, he looked at Dai Qun and sighed. “Not admitting it, huh? Old Dai, you’ve surely heard of our Ministry of Supervision’s methods.”
“Someone like you, used to a life of comfort, won’t be able to withstand them. Don’t make this harder on yourself—it’s not worth it, truly.” Sheng Junchen spoke earnestly, his tone seemingly full of goodwill.
Though Dai Qun was terrified, the thought of his old comrades from the Ye family strengthened his resolve. He shook his head firmly.
Sheng Junchen frowned, his beady eyes glinting with a menacing light. He gestured to a subordinate, who quickly brought forward a stack of files.
Sheng Junchen took a few photographs from the stack and casually looked at one—a family portrait. In it, Dai Qun sat beside a middle-aged woman of refined beauty, and a sweet, smiling girl stood between them.
“Director Dai, you have such a lovely family,” Sheng Junchen said leisurely. “Your wife and daughter are both quite beautiful.”
Hearing this, Dai Qun’s expression shifted drastically. He jumped to his feet, roaring in anger, “What do you intend to do?!”
Unfazed by Dai Qun’s rage, Sheng Junchen maintained his calm smile and said casually, “I heard you and your wife met in university. You’ve been in love for over twenty years—such a touching story, enviable even.”
“Your daughter, I hear, is also outstanding. She might even awaken an S-level profession. What a talented young lady.”
Dai Qun roared, “Sheng! Don’t involve my family! If you’ve got guts, come at me!”
Sheng Junchen’s smile widened. “Director Dai, I’ll make this simple. If you don’t confess, tonight your wife and daughter will find themselves in the cheapest, filthiest brothel in the Chaos City.”
“I imagine many people would be delighted to ‘enjoy’ the family of a Statistics Division Director.”
Dai Qun’s face filled with grief and fury. “Sheng, if you dare do this, I’ll haunt you even in death!”
Sheng Junchen laughed coldly. “Feel free to try.”
At that moment, Sheng Junchen seemed to transform into a feral beast, his cruelty palpable.
Dai Qun trembled, his resolve wavering. He knew Sheng Junchen would carry out his threats—there was no cruelty he hadn’t already committed. Dai Qun was torn, caught between his loyalty to his comrades and the safety of his family.
Finally, he slumped back into his chair, defeated. “I’ll write it… I’ll confess everything.”
Sheng Junchen’s smile returned. “That’s the spirit!” He stood and left, while others stepped in to hand Dai Qun paper and a pen.
—
After some time, an inspector left the interrogation room with a piece of paper in hand. He handed it to Sheng Junchen, who had been waiting outside. “Minister, he’s confessed everything.”
Taking the paper, Sheng Junchen’s eyes gleamed with excitement. “As expected of an ancient family. Even after twenty years, they still have so many loyal remnants willing to die for them.”
The list was densely packed with over a hundred names, many of whom were mid-level officials in the Civil Affairs Ministry, Police Department, and even the military. Some were even part of the Ministry of Supervision.
A glint of exhilaration flashed in Sheng Junchen’s eyes as he ordered, “Arrest everyone on this list, one by one.”
He knew the capital would soon run red with blood, and this thrilled him even more.
Some had advised him before to consider his reputation and future, but Sheng Junchen had scoffed at the idea.
He understood his position clearly—he was nothing more than the Qin family’s mad dog. The moment this dog stopped biting and started looking out for itself would be the moment of its demise.
One inspector hesitated and asked, “What about Director Dai?”
Sheng Junchen smirked coldly. “He’ll commit suicide out of guilt. His wife and daughter… arrest them quietly. I’m merciful—they can accompany him in death.”
Even the veteran inspector shivered at the chilling words.
—
The entire imperial capital had descended into chaos. The Ministry of Supervision’s inspectors stormed through departments, arresting officials and military officers indiscriminately.
After brief interrogations and mock trials, most were thrown into prison or executed. Many simply disappeared, their tortured bodies dumped as evidence of “suicide from guilt.”
A pervasive atmosphere of terror gripped the capital as people were arrested and vanished without a trace. The charges leveled against them were severe—attempting to overthrow the empire.
Under brutal torture, many confessed and implicated others, often dragging innocents into the purge.
The great cleansing lasted three days. According to incomplete statistics, over ten thousand people were either killed or arrested.
—
“Master, the Ministry of Supervision has reported that the cleansing is complete,” said Steward Qiu as Qin Xian stepped out of a dungeon raid.
“How many dead?” Qin Xian asked.
“Over ten thousand,” Qiu replied solemnly. “Minister Sheng implicated many without solid evidence and had them arrested as well.”
Hearing this, Qin Xian smiled faintly and nodded. “Well done.”
His expression remained indifferent, as though the ten thousand deaths were no more than the squashing of ants. He knew that many of the victims were innocent, but it didn’t matter to him.
To Qin Xian, the Ye family—once the empire’s dragon vein clan—had to be eradicated. Ye Xuan was dead, and the Ye family’s remnants needed to be wiped clean. Better to mistakenly kill a thousand than to let a single one slip through.
That was why he approved of the Ministry of Supervision’s actions.
“There’s another matter—the Divine Revelation Auction is about to begin,” Qiu reminded him respectfully.
“The Divine Revelation Auction?” Qin Xian murmured, nodding. “I understand.”
The Divine Revelation Auction was the highest-level auction on Blue Star, held once every ten years.
It was hosted by the Divine Revelation Church and often featured incredibly rare treasures, sometimes even unique artifacts refreshed by the Divine Revelation System itself.
In one legendary instance, the Divine Revelation Auction had showcased the *Final Chapter of Revelation!