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In other parts of the city, people gathered and discussed the matter, clearly the news of the appointment of the prefect, the chief constable, and the city god had spread throughout the city in the daytime.
No one can sleep tonight.
Suddenly, a cacophony of footsteps could be heard outside.
Everyone in the meeting received the message.
At the Xie residence, the old steward approached the head of the family with light steps and whispered, "Master, Miss just sent someone with a message. Hurry to the yamen. Lord He wants to discuss this with the opponents tonight."
Furthermore, the young lady specifically instructed that we must support Lord He's decision.
Upon hearing this, the head of the Xie family nodded and said, "Alright, everyone, Lord He is currently in the prefectural government office. Tonight, he will be discussing matters face-to-face with the families who have objections. We will go along as well."
Ladies and gentlemen, we must support Lord He's decision.
After speaking, he slowly turned his gaze around, looking at everyone with a smile.
Everyone quickly nodded and said, "Patriarch Xie, we support you. We support Lord He."
Mi Zhanguo sent a member of the Mi family to the Mi family residence to inform everyone. The group quickly tidied up and headed to the residence.
Upon receiving the news, the Wang family patriarch laughed, "Haha, everyone, that brat He can't hold on any longer. We in Wanzhou will handle our own affairs. We must all work together to get rid of that brat first."
When the young master of the Chai family and the eldest young master of the Huang family return, everyone will surely reap the rewards. If they are half-hearted and waver, it won't be good for them!
The head of the Wang family looked at everyone and earnestly gave them his instructions. His eyes were full of both a smile and a chilling intent; his son was dead, and this grudge could not be left unresolved.
With a wave of his hand, he walked ahead to a group of fifty men in the courtyard. "My lads, follow me."
In an instant, a group of nearly a hundred people, including subordinates from other families, appeared, carrying torches, some wielding broadswords, others three-foot-long swords, their eyes filled with murderous intent. These were the elite assassins that the Wang family had painstakingly trained, well-equipped, and the Wang family's secret weapon.
Midway through their journey, the leader of the Black Bear Gang arrived with his forces—over a hundred elite men. They had received word that all the city lord's gangs were to submit and disappear, to be completely absorbed into his ranks.
How could this be? The Black Bear Gang Leader couldn't accept this situation. He was used to eating meat and indulging in a life of debauchery; how could he be recruited? His own hands were stained with blood.
Without these followers, he would have countless enemies, and his life would be difficult. Moreover, he knew that the Chai and Huang families were not simple people.
Tonight, we absolutely cannot let He Xiao'er gain the upper hand, so we timed our meeting perfectly with the Wang family. A single glance was enough for them to understand each other's thoughts; they were truly of one mind. Although they were two men, at this moment, they found each other extremely agreeable.
The Black Bear gang members even bowed very politely, saying, "Please, Patriarch Wang!"
The Wang family head nodded slightly, greeting him with a smile, "Chief Xiong, you're too kind. When the young masters of the Chai and Huang families return, they will certainly not forget the Xiong family members."
At this moment, some smaller families, in the pitch-black night, quickly tidied their clothes at home, swords at their waists, their eyes filled with a variety of emotions—responsible, calm, thoughtful, sighing—and set off at breakneck speed.
On the long street, He Chen was already waiting quietly. He sat on a mahogany chair, without moving, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived at the entrance of the prefectural government office. He was sitting on the chair as if he had never moved at all.
Behind her, City God Liu Qianqian had calmed down and vanished into thin air, invisible to others. She wore a white mesh shirt, tight-fitting trousers, and crystal shoes, looking absolutely stunning.
Approaching the handsome young man with his eyes tightly closed, the figure gently pressed his hands on the shoulders and began to move. His shadow blurred, leaving no trace for outsiders. Anyone who saw it would likely be terrified, for half of He Chen's head was lodged on the City God's chest. Wasn't that terrifying?
He Chen felt the force was just right, and completely relaxed. A delicate fragrance wafted over him. If the mind is unmoved, then one can withstand it!
At this moment, Mi Zhanguo had already stood up to show his attitude. The Shi sisters also arrived and stood behind him. However, there was another person behind them, an old man whose aura was hidden and looked weak. He was dressed in black and his face was somewhat similar to that of the Shi sisters.
Standing beside the Shi sisters, her expression was calm, but there was a hint of worry, joy, and anticipation in her eyes, though she did not disturb He Chen.
Xie Yanyan was still dressed in black, her face veiled, a sword in her hand. She glanced at the Xie family members standing on the left side of the street and nodded slightly. She then approached the Shi sisters.
The Shi sisters looked at Xie Yanyan with a hint of joy on their faces. At this moment, the Shi sisters felt the importance of the situation. Xie Yanyan had come with a large group of nearly a hundred people on her left, all of whom supported her. Many of them had even gone to the Xie family head to greet her.
Although their voices were low, they heard them clearly. They were basically saying, "Master Xie, this is Hu Family Rice Shop. Congratulations, Master Xie! With Miss Xie and Prefect Xie leading Wanzhou, it's a blessing for Wanzhou. Miss Xie is beautiful and kind-hearted; she truly is what the people have been hoping for!"
"Master Xie, this is Yue Family Tofu Shop. Congratulations, Master Xie!"
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The head of the Xie family went first, standing on the left. Upon seeing him, the prominent figures in the city automatically sided with him; those on the left were his supporters. Those on the right, needless to say, were either neutral or opposed.
After listening for a long time, no one agreed with the information from the Shi sisters or the City God. Obviously, they weren't locals. Who would support them? Without the support of these locals, even though they were quite powerful, they felt isolated and helpless on their own.
Aside from Lord He, who sat in the middle with his eyes closed in meditation, they finally understood something: once you enter the world of martial arts, it's like entering a deep sea; when you're far from home, you're a stranger. But they had no roots!
Shi Feixuan saw Xie Yanyan and approached with a smile, her eyes questioning. She said, "Sister Yanyan, this is my uncle. He heard we were in danger last night and rushed over."
Jie Yanyan bent down slightly and whispered, "Uncle Shi!"
The old man bowed and returned the greeting, saying, "Miss Jie, you're too kind. If time permitted, it should be me visiting you in person. My two nieces are quite immature, and I hope Miss Jie will take good care of them."
After exchanging brief and polite greetings in hushed tones, everyone fell silent and focused, awaiting the arrival of the opponents.
The synchronized footsteps approached from afar, and the long line of torches illuminated the entire street. In the distance, some people peeked out from under their doors.
The sounds of the earlier message had woken up the people who weren't sleeping well to begin with. They knew that tonight would likely be another bloody battle, and they just hoped that no one would suffer any undeserved calamity.
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