"Didn't you say you wouldn't kill me?!"
"I didn't say that."
…
The next morning, there was a constant stream of traffic in front of Qu's mansion, and one after another, luxuriously decorated carriages drove into the mansion.
All the prominent figures in Youzhou City received an invitation from the eldest son of the Qu family today.
"Have you heard? Master Qu is going to reward the magic herb again!"
"What are you waiting for? Let's go! Don't let others get this good thing first!"
Outside the mansion, several wealthy businessmen in brocade robes were talking in low voices, with greed flashing in their eyes.
Behind them, dozens of armored generals were filing in, the swords on their waists making crisp sounds as they collided.
Although Youzhou City nominally belongs to the Qin Dynasty, it has actually been firmly controlled by the two great families of Qu and Mo.
Although a few people were forced to participate in this rebellion, most people had already been tied to the same boat with the two major families.
For them, it is better to give it a try than to wait for the court to settle accounts with them. So what if they surrender to the barbarians?
As long as I can keep my wealth and glory, it doesn't matter who I work for.
"General Mo is here!"
Following a loud shout, a middle-aged general in black armor strode into the mansion gate.
Behind him were a dozen personal soldiers, all of them had a strong aura and were obviously masters of Hua Jin.
"General Mo, I heard that after you took the immortal grass the day before yesterday, your cultivation has reached the level of Tongmai Dacheng?"
A man who looked like a scholar came forward in a flattering manner.
General Mo smiled proudly:
"What's the point of just opening the meridians? If I can get the immortal herb today, maybe I can get a glimpse of the threshold of martial saint!"
When everyone heard this, they all showed envy.
When the imperial army attacked the city a few days ago, it was thanks to these masters who had taken Linghe that the imperial army was defeated.
Now that I hear that there is another reward of magical herbs, who wouldn’t want to get a piece of it?
Dozens of banquet tables had already been set up in the main hall of Qu's mansion.
The aroma of fine wine and delicious food filled the air, but no one's mind was on eating and drinking.
Pairs of eyes kept glancing toward the back of the hall, hoping that Young Master Qu would show up soon.
"Strange, why hasn't Master Qu come out yet?"
A bearded general slammed the table impatiently.
The old man in brocade robe beside him stroked his beard and said with a smile:
"General, please be patient. The young master has told us not to disturb him. Perhaps he has something important to do."
Everyone had to suppress their emotions and wait.
But as time passed quickly and there was still no sign of anyone, some people could not hold back any longer.
But at this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the back hall.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a young man with an unfamiliar face walking out slowly with a black long sword on his waist.
"Who is this person?"
"Why haven't you seen it?"
"Where is Master Qu?"
Under everyone's puzzled gaze, the man in white walked to the main seat and stood still.
He looked around, with a meaningful smile on his face:
"You have all been waiting for a long time. Today's banquet will be hosted by me, Xia He."
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