Chapter 45
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Chapter 45: Methods
“Hey, have you heard? A big family has moved here from Willow Leaf Town, with dozens of people!”
“Of course! I also know that this family has a Master among them, and they have now pledged allegiance to the main family.”
“It really makes one envious. If only we could be lucky enough to join the clan on the northern bank in our lifetime.”
Two traveling merchants chatted as they walked, turning a corner and arriving at the broad road in front of Zhao Mansion.
They glanced at the plaque of Zhao Mansion and showed a hint of disgust.
“Those young rascals from the Zhao Family are truly hateful!” one shook his head.
“Yeah, they were already taught a lesson by the family soldiers, yet they wouldn’t learn their lesson. It hasn’t been long, and they’re already causing trouble on our southern bank.”
The other agreed, “The reputation of the Zhao Family has been ruined by these few. Now any shop on the southern bank sees them and quickly shuts their doors in fear.”
From their complaints, it was clear that the Zhao Family’s young members had indeed gone too far.
Just as they passed in front of Zhao Mansion, a series of chilling screams suddenly erupted from within the courtyard.
“Ah!! Help me!!”
“They’re killing people!!”
The two merchants shivered at the sound, and those nearby also gathered around to see what was happening.
The screams continued from the Zhao Mansion, but the front door was tightly shut, and they didn’t dare go inside to check.
About a quarter of an hour later, the screams stopped, leaving behind only faint sobbing.
Bang!
The door of Zhao Mansion was kicked open, and everyone turned to see Zhao Dapeng, disheveled and covered in blood, walking out.
His appearance frightened the passersby, who shouted and hurriedly stepped back.
The two merchants felt both fear and curiosity, peeking out to clear their view, noticing that Zhao Dapeng held a cleaver in one hand and dragged a blood-stained burlap bag with the other.
This type of bag was usually used for carrying grain, but now it seemed to contain something unknown, drenched in blood.
Zhao Dapeng dragged the bloody burlap bag along as he made his way toward the Yang Family estate.
The family soldiers received word and quickly reported it, and Yang Tieli hurried over.
“Brother Zhao, what are you up to?”
Yang Tieli stepped in front of Zhao Dapeng and asked.
Zhao Dapeng looked at him, breathing heavily while forcing a smile, “Leader Tieli, do not worry. I’m not causing trouble; I feel guilty and am going to seek punishment from the main family.”
“Seek punishment?”
Yang Tieli glanced at the burlap bag behind him and guessed what it contained.
“Since we’re going the same way, why not go together?”
“That would be best!”
Zhao Dapeng agreed, following Yang Tieli as they arrived at the entrance of the Yang Family home.
Yang Feiyun was already waiting at the door.
The crowd outside was dense, with many people craning their necks to see what was happening.
Zhao Dapeng didn’t waste any words; he knelt down directly in front of Yang Feiyun and knocked his head three times.
“Master! I am at fault for not managing these fools. They disgrace the clan out there; it is my Zhao Family’s error.”
As he spoke, Zhao Dapeng poured out the contents of the burlap bag, revealing an entire six human heads!
“Wow!”
This bloody scene made the surrounding villagers gasp, and those with weaker hearts even fainted in fear.
Zhao Dapeng pointed at the heads still rolling on the ground and said, “These few troublemakers cannot be kept alive. I have punished them according to family rules. I, Zhao Dapeng, am just an old farmer from the mountains. My achievements today are all thanks to the main family’s great kindness. Today, in front of all you villagers, I vow to you, Master, that such situations will never happen again in the Zhao Family. If they do, I, Zhao Dapeng, will deliver my head!”
Once he finished speaking, the onlookers began to murmur among themselves, some clapping in approval, others shaking their heads in dismay, and a few smiling, just wanting to enjoy the spectacle.
Zhao Dapeng paid no attention to their opinions; what mattered was how the Yang Family viewed this.
After Zhao Dapeng finished, Yang Feiyun turned to give some instructions to the steward and then stepped forward to help him up.
“Master, I…”
“Do not say anything further; this matter is not your fault.”
Yang Feiyun spoke gently, “When one person achieves greatness, even the chickens and dogs rise to the occasion. If anyone in the family has a Master, it wouldn’t be much better than your Zhao Family.”
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dapeng was stunned for a moment, then a look of wild joy spread across his face.
The onlookers gasped in surprise; the Zhao kid really had become a cultivator!
This news had previously gone unannounced, and even Zhao Dapeng himself was unaware.
“Master! Do you mean that my son has become a cultivator?”
“Hahaha, would I lie to you? But Old Zhao, we should now call him Master Zhao,” Yang Feiyun laughed.
“Yes, yes, yes! According to the rules, that is how it should be!” Zhao Dapeng nodded eagerly, his eyes narrowing into slits from smiling.
“Come, I’ll take you inside to change clothes. Just now, Master Zhao has accompanied Master Liang to the mountain. The two had a joyful conversation, seeming to enjoy a reunion after a long time.”
Zhao Dapeng understood immediately after hearing Yang Feiyun’s words.
He lowered his voice and said, “Do not worry, Master. The Zhao Family will surely watch over and assist the Liang Family!”
They entered the Yang Family mansion, and the six heads on the ground were cleared away by the family soldiers.
At this point, no one cared about their deaths anymore; the focus turned to the news of two more Masters from the mountain joining the main family.
Meanwhile, the Liang Family was also taken to their residence.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they were left speechless.
The courtyard prepared for them by the Yang Family was far more luxurious and stately than their old home in Willow Leaf Town.
And this was just the beginning; when they later saw the vast newly cultivated fields, the three-story restaurant, and several newly decorated shops, they could no longer suppress their emotions and burst into tears.
They had thought they were merely relying on others to do hard work, but unexpectedly, the Yang Family not only saved their lives but also preserved their dignity. More importantly, they felt respected.
“Master Yang, all of us from the Liang Family are immensely grateful!”
Liang Yi, the second-in-command of the Liang Family, said with tears streaming down his face, “This great kindness is beyond repaying; we only wish to serve the main family without end!”
“Brother Liang, you flatter me.”
Yang Xiaolei waved his hand and said, “The Liang Family has had ties with ours for a long time. Now that a Master from the Liang Family has joined our mountain, we are all one family; don’t be too formal.”
After settling the Liang Family, Yang Xiaolei returned to the Yang Family and found Yang Feiyun.
“Second brother, there are no more problems on the Liang Family side.” Yang Xiaolei said.
Yang Feiyun nodded, “Lingqing’s method really works wonders. We didn’t even need to intervene, and the problems were easily resolved, establishing a solid relationship between the two families.”
While they conversed, they looked up at Misty Mountain, feeling fortunate to have a descendant like Yang Lingqing in the Yang Family.
Yang Family’s Forbidden Area.
After meeting the many cultivators from the Yang Family, Liang Yi was taken by Zhao Qi to the branch courtyard residence.
Just as the two left, Mayor Gao Hui arrived outside the formation to pay a visit.
“Greetings, Yang Master.”
“Mayor Gao, you are too kind; please come in.”
Yang Lingqing welcomed him inside.
After Yang Guanfeng’s departure, she took on the role of the family master and had already interacted with Gao Hui multiple times.
Gao Hui genuinely admired this little girl who had just turned fifteen.
Her style of doing things was different from Yang Guanfeng, but her methods of managing the family and social interactions were equally impressive.
“This is the reward money distributed by the dynasty this month; please take it.”
After they were seated, Gao Hui took out twenty spiritual crystals from his storage bag.
Since Yang Guanfeng was selected by the dynasty and left home, the Yang Family had received spiritual crystals as compensation each month.
“Twenty? Why is there an extra ten this month?” Yang Lingqing asked.
Gao Hui smiled, “Brother Guanfeng achieved a feat quelling chaos in the east, so the extra ten are a reward from the dynasty.”
Upon hearing the words "achieved a feat," Yang Lingqing’s face showed no joy; instead, she revealed a hint of worry.
Compared to the achievement and extra rewards, she valued the safety of her old ancestor far more.
“On this visit, I also wish to discuss something with the Yang Master.”
“Mayor Gao, please go ahead.”
