Chapter 92: Heartbroken
In Longyang City, Yi Mingjian rode at full speed to the office.
Upon seeing Yi Mingzhao arrive, Xiao He stepped forward, bowed, and said, "This old man greets the eldest young master!"
Yi Mingjian said directly, "Mr. Xiao, there's no need for such formalities. I've come here to inquire about my father. Has any news come back from the front?"
Xiao He sighed, "I am also waiting, but so far, there is still no news at all."
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingjian was preparing to leave the city to search when a fast horse came to report.
The man hurriedly dismounted, strode into the hall, knelt down and cried out, "Young Master, Mr. Xiao, the City Lord has met with disaster!"
The two men were stunned. Yi Mingjian stepped forward, grabbed the scout's collar, and angrily demanded, "How did my father die? Tell me!"
The scout urgently reported, "There is a master at Xiyu Manor named Ouyang Longyuan. The city lord fought with him but was no match for him and died in one move."
With tears in his eyes, Yi Mingjian asked softly, "Just one move?"
The scout nodded and said, "Just one move."
Xiao He asked urgently, "Where are Hall Master Xiong and the others?"
The scouts reported: "The three hall masters, unable to resist, have also surrendered to Xiyu Manor."
Xiao He exclaimed in surprise, "What? They... sigh..." as she spoke.
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingjian wiped away his tears and hurriedly walked out of the hall.
Seeing this, Xiao He hurriedly called out, "Young Master! You mustn't act rashly! As long as the spark remains, it can eventually ignite a prairie fire!"
Yi Mingjian said gravely, "Don't worry, I know what to do! Mr. Xiao, you should also run for your life!"
Xiao He laughed and said, "Xiao Mou's body is already decaying, and his death is not a pity. He cannot repay the kindness of the city lord, but he will stand with Longyang City!"
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingjian's eyes narrowed, and he said softly, "Then I'll leave the office to Mr. Xiao!" After saying that, he walked out of the office and rode home.
Xiao He hurriedly summoned several subordinates to report the news outside the city.
At this moment, Ling Qichen whipped his horse and arrived at the Yi residence. He dismounted and was about to rush inside.
Upon seeing this, a guard stepped forward and said, "How dare you! This is the city lord's private residence; how can you just trespass on it like that!"
Ling Qichen said anxiously, "I am Ling Qichen, a good friend of your second young master. I have urgent business to see him, and it will be too late if I wait any longer!" After saying that, she forced her way in.
Guards: "Hey...stop right there!..." Two of them rushed in after them.
Ling Qichen arrived at the mansion and shouted, "Yi Mingzhao!...Yi Mingzhao!..."
Upon hearing the shout, Yi Mingzhao hurriedly left his room and went to the main hall. Seeing that it was Ling Qichen, he stepped forward and said, "Qichen! What brings you here!"
Ling Qichen hurriedly said, "There's no time to explain much to you. Quickly pack your things and run for your life. Your father has met with disaster."
Upon hearing this, Yi Mingzhao was stunned. Yi Qingxue, who was outside the door, also heard the devastating news and burst into tears. She rushed into the room and asked, "What happened to Father?"
Ling Qichen said anxiously, "To make a long story short, City Lord Yi was killed by Ouyang Fanhuang. This person's cultivation is extremely high, and our Xiyu Manor is already under his control. You are in great danger from now on, so you must escape for your lives."
Upon hearing this, Yi Qingxue burst into tears, crying out, "Father..."
Ping'er also shed tears and cried out, "Miss..."
Tears streamed down Yi Mingzhao's face as she whispered, "Father is dead..."
Seeing this, Ling Qichen said, "Mingzhao, Miss Yi, now is not the time to be sad. They will definitely not let you go. You must leave here quickly."
At this moment, Yi Mingjian rushed back and entered the main hall, saying, "Second brother, little sister, Father has met with disaster. You must pack your things and leave Longyang City immediately."
Ling Qichen: "Mingzhao, we can't hesitate any longer, it will be too late if we wait any longer."
Yi Mingzhao: "Okay, I'll go and prepare." He then hurriedly left.
Yi Qingxue was still overwhelmed with grief and kept crying.
Yi Mingjian stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Little sister, I know you're upset, but now is not the time to grieve. Quickly pack your things and leave. Ping'er, quickly help your little sister get ready."
Ping'er nodded and helped Yi Qingxue up, saying, "Miss, let's get ready quickly, so the young master won't worry." After saying that, the two left the hall.
Hearing this, Ling Qichen asked in confusion, "Brother Yi, aren't you planning to leave with us?"
Yi Mingjian firmly stated, "I will not leave. I will stay in Longyang City to protect everything for my father. As long as my second brother is safe, even if I die, I will have no regrets for my father in the afterlife."
Ling Qichen, not wanting to say anything more, replied, "Alright, Brother Yi, take care of yourself."
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At this moment, Ling Xueyan, leading her subordinates and carrying Yi Yunke's coffin, had arrived at the city's administrative hall.
Xiong Ba, Chen Qingyun, and Zhu Xuan entered the courtyard one after another. Upon seeing Xiao He, they all turned their heads away and remained silent.
Xiao He already understood everything and asked softly, "Where is City Lord Yi?"
Zhu Xuan: "The city lord... he's dead." As soon as he finished speaking, the coffin was carried into the courtyard.
Upon seeing this, Xiao He rushed to the coffin and cried out, "City Lord... how could you leave like this? The people of this city cannot live without you..."
Seeing this, Xiong Ba said boldly, "Mr. Zhu, we know your loyalty, but the situation is hopeless now, and neither you nor I can turn it around. You should make a wise choice!"
At this moment, Ouyang Fanhuang's sedan chair landed at the courtyard gate.
Xiao He replied, "I, Xiao He, am incompetent and no hero. I have failed to lend a helping hand to the city lord. Although the city lord has passed away, the people of the city are still alive. Even if Xiao He dies, there are still thousands upon thousands of Xiao Hes."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xueyan sneered, "Those who don't know the times will only die!" As she spoke, she drew her sword swiftly, ready to end Xiao He's life.
"Stop!"
Just as death was imminent, Ouyang Fanhuang shouted, and stepped out of the sedan chair, calmly entered the courtyard, and walked to Xiao He.
Ling Xueyan sheathed her sword and respectfully said, "Emperor Brahma!"
Ouyang Fanhuang said softly, "Your city lord was killed by me. He had great backbone and would rather die than submit, which I admire. It's just a pity that he didn't submit to me, and his only fate was death." After speaking, he turned and stood arrogantly to the side, looking at us coldly.
Xiao He said bitterly, "The people of Longyang City are all grateful to City Lord Yi. Even if you become the city lord, you will still be burdened by the hearts of the people."
Upon hearing this, Ouyang Fanhuang turned around and instantly seized Xiao He's head with his right palm, saying with a slight force, "Are you really not afraid of death?" Ouyang Fanhuang said coldly.
Xiao He retorted angrily, "What is there to fear in death? You can't kill all the Xiao Hes in this city! The glorious annals of history will record everything you've done!"
Just then, a commotion erupted outside, with shouts filling the air. A young man with small feet suddenly appeared and reported to Ling Xueyan, "Reporting to the Manor Lord, several thousand civilians have swarmed into the city, along with many guards from Longyang City, and they are pressing us to our deaths."
Upon hearing this, Ling Xueyan waved her trench coat and angrily said, "A bunch of rabble who don't know their own mortality!" She then said to Nie and Shi beside her, "Chief Nie, Master Shi, come with me and wipe out these ants."
Upon hearing this, Shi Jianfeng hurriedly said, "Master, it would be inappropriate for us to slaughter the people!"
After some thought, Nie Han chimed in, "Yes, it's one thing to secretly kill a few ordinary people. But this open massacre... I, Nie Han, have ancestral graves too!"
"You..." Ling Xueyan was speechless! But upon closer reflection, what she said made sense. She thought to herself, if her father knew that she had faked her death, he would be furious.
After some thought, Ling Xueyan walked up to Ouyang Fanhuang and said respectfully, "Fanhuang, you are now the lord of this city. I find it difficult to make a decision on this matter. Please make the decision for me!"
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