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Chapter 1003 - 1003 973 Eliminate Harm for the People!

1003: Chapter 973: Eliminate Harm for the People!

A Duty that Cannot be Shirked!

1003: Chapter 973: Eliminate Harm for the People!

A Duty that Cannot be Shirked!

“Nosy much, like a dog trying to catch a mouse?”

This saying was terribly grating, practically a slap in the face.

But…

Despite the three rhetorical questions in a row, Wu Jie didn’t respond, evidently indifferent to the sarcasm.

What’s there to say, really?

At this moment, this guy, along with many others, hated me to the core.

Why chime in when waves of hatred were rolling in?

Elder Chen looked around and saw that quite a few people were still standing behind him, supporting him.

Plus, with Zheng on the stage above, armed and shouting but not taking any real action,

Chen spoke with even more confidence.

“I’ve noticed you really love to show off.

Did you live as a loser too long, feeling too suppressed?”

“Now that you suddenly have money, power, and influence, do you hate corruption so profoundly?

Do you especially despise those who break the law and commit crimes?”

“Because usually, only those who are utterly down on their luck wish they could kill all the corrupt officials and outlaws!”

“Those who really make it know that with power comes wealth, and by exploiting loopholes, they can make a fortune!”

“The losers can’t curry favor with corrupt officials nor have the capital to make dirty money, which breeds hatred.

And you are a prime example!”

“Now that you’re in power, with money and authority at your disposal, with Elder Tan backing you up, and millions of people endorsing you,”

“You’ve become unbearably arrogant and conceited, not fearing any power, no corrupt officials, nor any criminals!”

“Do you often fantasize that you’re a hero of justice, meting out heavenly punishment, ridding people of pests, and upholding righteousness?”

“But let me tell you, even if you literally work yourself to death, with no sleep or rest, you’ll never catch all the corrupt officials and criminals!”

“If we get rid of a handful of us, there’ll be thousands, if not millions more, not to mention countless others who would do anything for fame and fortune!”

“Even if today we fall into your hands, will those who replace us be perfectly honest?”

“In the thousands of years since mankind came into existence, no one has been able to eradicate corruption completely.

Do you think you, Wu Jie, can do it?”

“Anyway, pack up your enthusiasm!

Who do you think you are?

A god?

Hmm!”

After finishing, Elder Chen snorted with disdain.

Although his speech wasn’t any profound truth, but rather a retaliation filled with scorn, it wasn’t without reason.

Where there are people, there will be rivalry.

In a society where interests exist, there will be corruption!

Sure enough, corruption is inexhaustible, and crime will never vanish completely.

Chen mocked Wu Jie for being a busybody, revealing a petty resentment against corruption and wealth.

But little did he know, Wu Jie just wanted to earn energy points.

According to the system’s rules, envy, jealousy, and hatred all earned energy points.

But the most energy points came from hatred.

And different people, because of their social status, wealth, and power, would contribute different amounts of energy points through hatred.

How could the hatred of ordinary people compare with that of billionaires and high officials?

So Wu Jie gathered many big tigers, publicly exposed their crimes, and earned points in one fell swoop.

After all, these black materials would eventually bring them down, so why not ‘recycle waste’ ahead of time?

It was just that such unconventional tactics confused others, leading to all sorts of misunderstandings.

Quite a few people probably agreed with Elder Chen’s view that Wu Jie, by meddling so much, exemplified a petty and covetous mindset.

In that case…

Explain?

A life lived fearlessly needs no explanation.

I just keep racking up energy points; as for what others say or think, that’s none of my business.

“Are you done yapping?

Then step aside already.

Don’t you know there’s an old saying, ‘A good dog doesn’t stand in the way’?”

Zheng roared again from the stage.

Wu Jie didn’t need to say a word; Zheng was furiously attracting hate for him.

Such a stern and harsh tone, along with the gun pressing down, indeed stirred up plenty of hatred.

The most crucial point was…

That phrase not only likened Elder Chen to a dog but also reminded everyone blocking Wu Jie’s way that they were dogs too!

Ordinary folk swearing at each other is one thing,

But for those in high positions, accustomed to flattery and reverence, to acts of worship, yearning for people to ingratiate themselves with them…

A good dog doesn’t stand in the way!

If they’re blocking the path, isn’t that worse than a dog?

Such words stabbed right at the heart, deeply wounding everyone’s pride.

But Zheng was berating people for Wu Jie’s sake, wasn’t he?

Therefore, the loathing for Wu Jie grew even stronger.

Just when the rhythm of hate had slowed down a bit, Zheng’s remark was like divine assistance, and the effect was incredibly good.

But…

Zheng was still too conservative, too set in his old-fashioned ways.

If only he were as hot-tempered as Du, who would not hesitate to ram his car repeatedly against a thug like Biao who dared to kick his vehicle!

Had it been the explosive Du, gunshots would have rung out by now, and someone would have hit the ground.

Still, it was quite a provocative statement, sure to stir up resentment.

Wu Jie nearly burst out laughing.

Seeing Wu Jie trying to hold back a laugh, everyone, of course, became even more furious.

“What’s wrong?

None of you understand human language?

Do you really want me to fire a shot before you’ll let us pass?”

Zheng raised his arm, the dark muzzle of the gun pointing at Elder Chen and the others.

“That’s enough, Zheng!”

Wu Jie called out and then glanced sidelong at Elder Chen.

“What you said earlier, while crude, isn’t without merit; corruption and crime truly are never-ending and can’t be completely eliminated!”

“I’ve never thought of creating history or eradicating all crime.

I just can’t stand it, so I do my small part, that’s all!”

“If we can catch you all at once, it would be much better than investigating, searching, and arresting one by one.

That’s too time-consuming and laborious.”

“What if, before the investigation is clear and no arrests have been made, you manage to slip away and flee the country?

Wouldn’t that be even more troublesome?

Each of you has far-reaching connections, unavoidably birds of a feather!”

“That’s why I held this banquet tonight and specifically chose this place, and invited so many of you at once.

The purpose was to make you lower your guard, without any suspicion!”

“And as it turns out, my risk paid off.

You indeed fell for it, jumping into the pit of your own accord.

By exterminating these big tigers for the people, I consider even paying for dirt on you and treating you to dinner a bargain!”

Elder Chen snorted coldly.

“You’re really ruthless!

To think up such a vicious and cruel scheme, despite our utmost trust in you, you betray us like this.

Doesn’t your conscience hurt?”

“Hurt?

Ridding society of pests, I couldn’t be happier!”

Wu Jie gave a cold smile as he looked around at the many big tigers.

“You ending up in prison or being sentenced to death won’t be because of me, but your own doing!”

“Who told you to obliterate your conscience for the sake of luxury?

Who told you to engage in corruption and bend the law for your own benefit?”

“If you can’t understand such a simple principle and still blame me, then I have nothing to say!”

“Feel free to curse at me day and night once you’re locked up; it doesn’t bother me, I can take it.

Curse me for a lifetime if you like!”

Wu Jie smiled faintly, looking coldly at Elder Chen.

“Standing in my way, what are you trying to do?

Want to have a fight with me?”

“Fight you?

Hmph, do I have a death wish?” Elder Chen scoffed with a sneer: “I’ve heard people call you the King of Tricksters, a most cunning and petty person.

Seeing is believing, your reputation is well deserved, disgustingly despicable and ruthless.”

Wu Jie laughed: “Haha, I am a scoundrel, but it’s just my luck that I could trick so many big shots!”

“Luck?”

Elder Wei suddenly interjected coldly:

“Just pray that you’ll always have good luck, because for someone as reckless as you who has offended so many, when your luck runs out, you’ll certainly die miserably!”

Anyone could feel the frustration and hatred burning in Elder Wei’s heart upon hearing these words.

If he could leave the banquet hall, if he could contact the outside world, he would surely have someone kill Wu Jie, this ultimate pain in the neck.

After all, it took him many years and so much effort to climb to his current high stature, and just because of Wu Jie’s interference, it’s all been in vain.

Not only has his later life been disgraced, his reputation dragged through the mud, but he’s also facing strict legal punishment, with numerous crimes sufficient to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Obstructing someone’s path to wealth is akin to killing their parents.

Wu Jie didn’t just cut off their financial paths, he also cost them their positions and futures, turning them from high-ranking authorities into prisoners despised by the masses.

This vengeance, this hatred, endless and eternal!

However…

Are threats and intimidation useful?

Wu Jie smiled faintly.

“Thank you for the warning, Elder Wei.

I’ll not only pray for my own good luck but also for all of you, hoping none of you will be sentenced to death.

After all, it’s better to live a bad life than to die a good death, and life imprisonment is better than being shot!”

“You!!”

Elder Wei was fuming with anger, his hand shaking with fury as he pointed at Wu Jie, grinding his teeth for a while before finally lowering his hand.

He knew that at this point, it was too late to say anything.

He should never have come to this dinner, the cost was too damn high.

So…

Elder Wei stepped aside, his face grim as he ordered:

“Chen, you step aside too.

Let this damn fool go.

We’ve taken the fall today, but someone as arrogant and presumptuous as him will get what’s coming to him one day!!”

As soon as the words were out, Elder Chen stepped aside.

“Go on then!

You rotten scoundrel, I curse you; may you die a horrible death!!”

Wu Jie laughed:

“You’re right, everyone dies sooner or later, no one can live forever.

But living it up outside, enjoying life until death, is far better than scraping by on a meager prison diet, spending every day on mandatory reflection and work, dying isolated and forgotten by the world.”

This harsh truth really hit home.

Everyone knows life in prison is harsh, nothing like the outside world.

With stringent schedules, no chances to sleep in or slack off, constantly contemplating your sins, participating in labor, no hope for delectable feasts or pleasures, and certainly no freedom.

It’s easy to grow accustomed to luxury, but difficult to adjust to austerity.

They were used to leading a life of comfort and power, wanting for nothing, living a charmed life.

Suddenly losing everything and being thrown into prison…

Thinking of life behind bars, everyone couldn’t help but feel dread and deep regret, as if their guts were turning green with remorse.

If only they’d known, why ever go down that road?

To trade a good life for greed for wealth and status?

It was impossible to claim injustice, no one forced them into corruption.

When bribes and lavish gifts were offered, a firm refusal would suffice.

Could they really be forced to accept?

When invited to sumptuous feasts with alcohol and women, a firm decline would do.

Could they be eaten alive for not attending?

When enticed into collusion to climb the ranks and get rich, a polite rejection or steadfast refusal would suffice.

Could they be dragged down against their will?

In the end, when an avalanche occurs, no snowflake feels unjust.

Without their own greed and laziness, they wouldn’t have been corrupted and degenerated.

At this moment…

The crowd started to regret and no longer harbored much resentment towards Wu Jie.

The energy points had ceased to increase, and Wu Jie naturally proceeded to leave.

This time, no one could stop him, and no one stepped forward to accuse him.

Stepping out of the hall, Wu Jie couldn’t help but smile coldly to himself.

This round was indeed profitable, over two hundred million energy points gained.

Tsk, tsk!

A big shot is indeed a big shot!

It’s just a pity that such opportunities will probably be scarce in the future.

Now that they know I fear neither heaven nor earth, daring to investigate and arrest anyone, the number of corrupt officials will likely diminish.

Even if they do sin, they’ll surely be more cautious, not giving me a chance to catch any evidence against them.

And the same trick can’t be used too often, as it’s impossible for those in high power to be fools.

Heading back to his room, Wu Jie turned his phone back on.

Even before he reached the door, he received a message.

Wu Jie was so surprised he almost walked into the wrong room…