171 Opportunity One
After He Chen left, not a single intact corpse remained on the ground. The stench of blood seemed to fill the air, and everyone fell silent for a moment. Ruthless beyond compare was insufficient to describe the scene, yet it was undeniably satisfying to witness.
Some villagers, having secretly witnessed the outcome, returned to their houses and whispered, "Thank you, sir, for avenging us. That damned Wang family, that Black Bear Gang, is finally dead."
The night was deep, the wind was cold, and corpses littered the ground. Seeing the fear in everyone's eyes, Mi Zhanguo stepped forward first. "Police officers, arrange for men to collect all the bodies on the ground. The rest of you, come with me to arrest all the direct descendants of these families. Anyone who disobeys will be executed."
After saying that, he strode away, heading quickly towards the Wang family's location.
Jie Yanyan's eyesight returned to normal at this moment. Looking at the scene before her, she felt no sympathy whatsoever. These people had been so arrogant and domineering; it would be a great relief if they died here today. She then arranged for people to start cleaning up the ground.
Upon seeing this, the head of the Xie family immediately arranged for his entourage to follow Xie Yanyan's instructions. After glancing at the situation, he quietly left, deciding to let his daughter handle things here. He reasoned that business was business, and she could surely manage these matters herself. His presence would only cause trouble.
The Shi sisters quickly recovered their senses. The elder sister, Shi Feixuan, and the younger sister, Shi Wanwan, looked at the newcomer beside them. Dressed in night clothes, with a straight figure, long legs, long arms, waist-length hair, and a shapely figure, they happily crossed their arms. Shi Wanwan asked, "Sister Qingxuan, why are you here too? Weren't you in seclusion breaking through to a higher level?"
Then, looking at the other two men a little further away, both burly and dressed in black, with strong, powerful arms, each as wide as an adult's palm, and carrying six-foot-long swords on their backs, they looked like men to be trifled with. Shi Wanwan asked happily, "Brother Yang Long, Brother Yang Hu, what brings you here? Weren't you supposed to be in the south?"
Shi Wanwan's question came too quickly, leaving the others momentarily speechless. Qingxuan gently patted Shi Wanwan's head and said, "Last night you encountered danger, and the disciples here quickly notified Elder Shi. We rushed over just as fast. We were still a step too late, but we're relieved that you're all safe."
Elder Shi nodded and said, "I rushed here as soon as I received the news, but I didn't expect you to resolve it so quickly. We from the Caiyi Sect may not be good at fighting, but we are very well-informed."
However, even if I had come last night, I wouldn't have been able to resolve this calamity without Lord He's help.
He paused, then continued, "Yang Long and Yang Hu originally headed south, hoping to find a city willing to accept their development and, incidentally, secure a place for our Caiyi Sect to grow." He then shook his head slightly.
Shang Qingxuan, with bright eyes like a bottomless pool, continued, "Elder Shi, this city has already been divided up by the powerful families. There's no room for anyone else to come in and get a share. They probably don't even have enough for themselves."
Let's not expect too much; without top-tier cultivators to oversee things, it will all be for nothing in the end.
In the past, the Shi sisters, Feixuan and Wanwan, would probably have refuted this once. After all, they were only at the sixth level, with their true qi attached to objects, and they had a chance to become Martial Kings in the future. Although the world was vast, they could find a place for themselves. However, in the past two days, they have seen that there are even more cultivators above the Martial King level in this world.
At this moment, although the Stone Elder Martial King is by his side, the demonic events of last night are not something a Martial King can escape unscathed. Martial Emperors and even higher are the true rulers of this world. No wonder Sister Qingxuan has been seeking breakthroughs instead of acquiring a territory as a base for development.
Yang Long and Yang Hu stood silently, not saying much. Looking at the Shi sisters, Yang Long thought for a moment and then said, "Miss Wanwan, we have been to several places. If you want to be our guest or subordinate, you would be very welcome. But if you want to obtain important positions, the chances are very slim."
Within this city, the competition for every position is fierce, various factions are vying for power, and even the royal city's forces are involved. It's incredibly complex. We underestimated this vast city; it's teeming with geniuses, and we're not particularly outstanding.
He finished speaking and gave an embarrassed smile. He added, "Joining the Demon Slayer Division would be welcome. Aside from the mortality rate, the Demon Slayer Division only deals with slaying demons; they generally can't interfere in local affairs. It doesn't quite align with our plan to find a place to develop slowly."
Old Shi smiled slightly and said, "I came here because Yang Long returned a few days ago. Unable to travel south, he thought he'd come north to visit, and upon hearing about your situation, he rushed over."
Then he added, "However, although Wanzhou is somewhat barren and very close to the border, with such a cultivator stationed there now, its safety is assured in the future."
And this Lord He is also somewhat, but he comes from humble beginnings, so our arrival is just in time.
Back then, our ancestors joined the Holy Emperor, which changed our previous status. Although things are still difficult now, it's much better than before.
Then, as if about to say something but stopping himself, he murmured, "Sigh!"
Shang Qingxuan gave a cold laugh and said, "Does Uncle Shi still have his eye on that woman? She's now the mother of a prince, not someone like us lowly commoners."
Uncle Shi looked slightly embarrassed, shook his head and sighed, "Qingxuan is right. I had too high expectations. In the current situation, we really can't help much."
Her choice wasn't wrong; given her position, we ultimately can't offer her much assistance.
The Shi sisters' expressions turned sour. Shi Wanwan said indignantly, "Hmph, they've changed since they became imperial concubines. It's normal that they look down on us."
After all, we don't have a deep-rooted foundation, nor do we have a powerful backer to support them. Naturally, we chose those with strength in the upper-middle class. We don't care what happens to you in the future, but I don't want to have any further involvement with them.
After speaking, she looked at her older sister. Shi Feixuan glanced at her younger sister, nodded, and said, "Uncle Shi, my sister's thoughts are also what I think."
Over the years, our support for the Ninth Prince has almost completely depleted our resources. Sister Qingxuan can't even gather enough resources for a breakthrough, let alone us. The same goes for Yang Long and Brother Yang Hu.
And their view of us? It's nothing more than us wishfully seeking a backer.
Uncle Shi sighed, glanced at Shang Qingxuan, Yang Long, and Yang Hu, and ultimately said nothing more. Besides the sigh, there was also a hint of unspoken emotion.
He then said, "It's good that you've made your decision. You are the new force of our Caiyi Sect, and one of the most promising among the various sects."
I'm getting old, and in recent years, many of the younger, more promising members of our family have been taken away by their elders to choose better opportunities. Sigh!
We specifically invited you out to see this, so you could experience it for yourselves. Your decision will shape the future of our team.
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