"Grand Alliance Leader Xie, why did it have to come to this?" Zhong Renwang ran to Xie Luo Jia's side, but by then, everything was beyond retrieval.

His face was full of sorrow, as he was struck by a tremendous blow. He sighed deeply, a sigh full of endless helplessness and regret.

Zhao Xianming also slowly walked forward, looking grimly at Xie Luo Jia's corpse. He shook his head helplessly, his face showing his sadness, also lamenting the ever-changing Jianghu and the complexity of human nature.

Shi Feiyang's grief was completely different from that of Zhong Renwang, Zhao Xianming, and others. In his heart, Xie Luo Jia's outcome was an inevitable result of his numerous wrongdoings. There was no need for pity, only a calmness from the realization that justice had been served.

"Brothers, let's go." Shi Feiyang's voice wasn't loud but it clearly spread across the entire scene, carrying an innate dominance and unquestionable authority. "From now on, whoever dares to provoke the Heroic Sakura Association will be destroyed, no exceptions!"

With that, Shi Feiyang turned gracefully, his robe fluttering, and strode away.

The members of the Heroic Sakura Association quickly followed, their unified footsteps resounding like the beat of war drums, a powerful response to Shi Feiyang's words, showcasing the unity and strength of the Heroic Sakura Association.

The death of Xie Luo Jia was like a powerful bomb that, within just a few days, created a massive stir throughout the Martial Arts world.

The Heroic Sakura Association gained great fame for exposing Xie Luo Jia's crimes, and for a time, became a hero group in the hearts of many righteous people.

Shi Feiyang led the Heroic Sakura Association all the way south, and wherever they went, the people of the Martial Arts world were in awe of them, with no one daring to provoke them lightly. On the contrary, many passionate young individuals along the way were inspired by the heroic deeds of the Heroic Sakura Association and eagerly applied to join, continuously swelling the ranks of the association.

By the time Shi Feiyang reached Suzhou, over ten thousand more disciples had joined the Heroic Sakura Association.

Meanwhile, Liao Pei, Gongsun Ren, and others were actively working in the Jiangnan Region, fully developing the influence of the Heroic Sakura Association and recruiting talented individuals. With the concerted efforts of the entire group, the association's disciples rapidly grew to over a hundred thousand, creating a grand momentum that seemed to overshadow the largest gang in the land, the Beggar Gang.

As the saying goes, when flowers bloom, there are people to pick them; when people gain fame, there are others who become envious. The Beggar Gang watched the rise of the Heroic Sakura Association with jealousy, especially since Shi Feiyang also knew the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, which made the Beggar Gang even more unsettled.

Thus, the Beggar Gang began to maliciously spread rumors in Jianghu, claiming that Shi Feiyang, before becoming the Grand Squad Leader of the Heroic Sakura Association, was originally a disciple of the Beggar Gang, secretly learned the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, and even harmed the previous Gang Leader, Zhong Renbiao. They called on the heroes of the world, stating that if they encountered such a "bad disciple" as Shi Feiyang, everyone should execute him. These rumors spread like a dark, muddy stream in Jianghu, attempting to tarnish Shi Feiyang and the Heroic Sakura Association.

The heroes of the Heroic Sakura Association, upon learning of this, were secretly worried, and the atmosphere within the association was somewhat tense.

Lin Wanqing was anxious all day, constantly worried about Shi Feiyang's safety, often gently reminding him to be careful, her eyes full of concern and worry; Gong Simeng was filled with jealousy, watching the interactions between Lin Wanqing and Shi Feiyang, fearing that Shi Feiyang might gradually fall for Lin Wanqing through their constant company, feeling a pang of bitterness in her heart.

However, Shi Feiyang didn't take this matter seriously at all. He embraced his adopted younger sister, Shi Yuyan, and wandered leisurely around Suzhou City all day. The sunlight fell on him, casting a figure full of calmness and confidence.

At the same time, he instructed his followers to purchase various supplies in large quantities, meticulously preparing provisions for the long-term development of the Heroic Sakura Association. He also took out a large sum of money, giving each of the one hundred thousand Heroic Sakura Association disciples a piece of gold leaf to ensure that their lives were affluent.

The entire Heroic Sakura Association was in a joyous uproar, and everyone's admiration and support for Shi Feiyang grew deeper, with the cohesion becoming even stronger.

In Shi Feiyang's heart, he firmly believed that justice exists in the world, and with his inherent righteousness, he feared no monsters, ghosts, or evil forces. He believed those rumors would eventually collapse in the face of the truth.

The early autumn Suzhou City was like a beautiful painting slowly unfolding.

The clear azure sky was spotless, with a few wispy clouds drifting leisurely, adding a touch of vitality to the blue canvas.

The radiant sun hung high in the sky, generously spreading its warm rays down, enveloping the entire city in a layer of brilliant golden glow.

A gentle breeze blew, carrying a trace of osmanthus fragrance.

The rich aroma, sweet but not cloying, drifted into people's nostrils, making them feel utterly refreshed.

On either side of the street, the leaves of the gingko trees were beginning to turn golden, shimmering with a faint light under the sunlight. Occasionally, a few leaves, unable to resist the teasing of the autumn wind, floated down leisurely, like butterflies flitting about, paving a colorful carpet on the stone-paved road.

In front of Shi Feiyang's new residence, there was a lively hubbub, exuding joy and happiness everywhere. The vermilion door was grand and majestic, made from heavy solid wood, its surface painted with a bright red lacquer, gleaming softly under the sunlight.

The door pillars on either side were carved from whole blocks of granite, with lifelike coiling dragons carved on them. The dragon's body wound and spiraled, its whiskers fluttering in the wind, as if ready to soar into the sky at any moment.

The brass door knocker on the door was polished to a bright shine, gleaming dazzlingly in the sunlight.

High above hung large red lanterns, painted with golden peonies symbolizing luck and prosperity, swaying gently in the breeze, casting a warm red glow. Above the door, a brand new plaque shone resplendently in the sunlight. The characters "Shi Mansion" were written in a vigorous Yantei calligraphy style, displaying the uncommon demeanor of its owner.

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