The Reverse Scale.

Summary

Chapter 78 depicts a brutal massacre led by Cui Zhaoren, where inspectors ruthlessly slaughter bandits at Chicken Call Marsh. After defeating the bandit leaders, the remaining bandits are left begging for mercy, but Cui Zhaoren orders their extermination. Amidst the chaos, Li Muyang remains unnerved by the violence, contrasting with his peers who are horrified. A captured bandit, Yuan Yang, pleads for her life but is killed when she fails to provide the information Cui seeks. As the inspectors celebrate their victory, they discover that the goods they were guarding have been stolen, leading Cui Zhaoren to command a pursuit of the culprits. The chapter highlights themes of betrayal, violence, and the cold ruthlessness of power.

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