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Chapter 104 Seeking His Own Death (Please Subscribe)

"Brother, you lost the bet. Don't forget the gift for the full moon celebration."

"Take it easy, but judging from his character, he is a narrow-minded person and I'm afraid he won't let this go easily."

“What you are worried about coincides with what I am worried about, but it is no problem. If he dares to go to the Zhong family, we can use the Zhong family to weaken the Wu family’s power and let them be devoured by the other powerful families in Qingjiang.”

"Thinking about the Fang, Wang, He, and Cao clans, they have long been tired of seeing the Wu family lording it over Qingjiang County."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingwei chuckled and said, "A Yuan, when it comes to understanding people's hearts, I am no match for you. In fact, I think you are more suitable for the position of head of this family than I am."

"I believe in Father's choice."

Xu Mingyuan smiled and looked at Xu Mingwei, who shook his head and smiled self-deprecatingly, "Brother, you've been overthinking things."

"You can handle the Wu family's affairs yourself, but don't worry too much about them. Focus on improving your martial arts skills."

Xu Mingyuan nodded slightly.

The Wu family's ambitions were too great. Although he had considered making them a vassal of the Xu family, he ultimately decided to give up after hearing Wu Zhan's words.

Making them lose their powerful family status and reduce them to ordinary wealthy households was also out of consideration for Wu Rushan.

Wu Zhan fled Dongxi Village like a stray dog, heading towards Qingjiang County.

However, not far from the city gate, he suddenly pulled on the reins, his eyes bloodshot, filled with resentment and unwillingness.

"No, the Xu family has humiliated me so much, even if I perish with them, I will make them pay a terrible price!"

After witnessing some of the Xu family's strength and resources, he realized that with the Xu family in Qingjiang, his Wu family would never have a chance to rise to prominence, and might even gradually perish under their oppression.

If that's the case, we might as well use one tiger to devour another!
In their deeply ingrained belief, the families of the prefecture capital can never be compared to those of the families of the county town.

Wu Zhan immediately turned around and headed towards the county seat, and no one stopped him along the way.

His acupoints were all opened up soon after, restoring his strength as a congenital martial artist.

at the same time.

Xu family.

"Cheng Fei, ride your exotic dragon steed to the county town and deliver this letter to the manager of Guanghu Residence. Go quickly and return quickly."

"Yes, Second Master."

Cheng Fei clasped his hands in response and then went out.

The monstrous dragon steed is a special breed of steed bred by the Xu family. It was transformed by consuming the Black Iron Fruit, and its endurance and speed are far superior to those of ordinary steeds.

Currently, there are only three.

Cheng Fei arrived in the county town more than half a day earlier than Wu Zhan.

Moon Lake County City.

At the entrance of Guanghu Residence.

"What a lively restaurant! It's more than twice the size of Zuiyunju in the county town. It truly lives up to its reputation as the capital."

He felt a sense of pride in having initially sought refuge with the Xu family.

As witty as me!

This should be the best decision I've ever made in my life.

He joined the Xu family as a top-tier martial artist and was favored by the Xu family. They bestowed upon him medicinal cuisine, Qi-opening pills, and Qi-inducing pills. In just six or seven years, he made rapid progress and entered the Innate Realm.

He is only forty-eight years old now, and he still has the potential to go even further.

Without the Xu family's help, he would at most reach the peak of the acquired realm in his lifetime.

"Please come in, sir. What would you like to eat? Please make your own choice."

Cheng Fei said, "Help me take the horse to eat some top-quality feed. As for food, it's not necessary for now. I need to talk to your manager."

"Manager Jin, someone is looking for you."

The waiter called out and immediately took the exotic dragon steed away.

This horse is clearly no ordinary one; even after years in the county town, he has never seen one of better quality.

"Who are you?"

Manager Jin was tall and slightly plump, with a round and full face, and looked like a simple and honest elder.

However, he was capable in his actions and possessed innate cultivation, making him the Xu family's overt liaison hub in the county town.

If he remains unreachable for an extended period, the contact person will relay the message back to the Xu family.

Cheng Fei clasped his hands in a fist and said, "My surname is Cheng. Someone from your hometown asked me to deliver a message to you."

Manager Jin lowered his eyelids slightly, then smiled and patted Cheng Fei's shoulder, "Hahaha, it's Brother Cheng! You've changed so much in recent years, I almost didn't recognize you."

"Come on, let's have a good drink today."

As he spoke, he invited Cheng Fei to a private room on the second floor.

The food and wine were served, and everyone was full and satisfied.

Cheng Fei took out a small letter tube from his pocket and handed it to Manager Jin.

Manager Jin silently opened the package, took out the note inside, read it, burned it, and clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I am grateful to Brother Cheng for bringing me this message today. I will certainly treat you well when I return."

Cheng Fei did not stay in the county town for long.

Because there was nothing to look forward to, in his heart this place, though bustling and dazzling, was not as good as three feet of land in Dongxi.

That afternoon.

Manager Jin then went to the Zhong family.

"Master, there's someone visiting outside," a servant reported.

Meanwhile, the head of the Zhong family was taking a nap on the couch, with a beautiful young woman, not yet twenty, sitting beside him.

Her cleavage was clearly visible, and she smiled as she used her slender hands to pinch small pieces of fresh fruit and feed them to the head of the Zhong family.

The head of the Zhong family would occasionally suck on it, which drew reproach from the young woman.

"Who has come to visit?" The head of the Zhong family asked casually without opening his eyes.

"It's the manager of Guanghuju Restaurant."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Zhong family paused for a moment, then suddenly opened his eyes, raised his hand to stop the young woman from feeding him, sat up, and stared intently at the servant. "Is it really him?"

"I have been to Guanghu Residence and had the honor of meeting him; he is undoubtedly Manager Jin."

The head of the Zhong family's eyes flickered, and after a moment of contemplation, he said, "Invite him to the living room and tell him that I will be there shortly. Remember to treat him well and do not neglect him."

"Yes, Master." The servant immediately took his leave.

“Sir, he’s just a restaurant manager, why are you treating him with such seriousness?”

"What do women know? You rest here for now. I will be back in a while."

"Yes, sir, I will wait for you."

The young woman lay on her side, her snow-white skin half-exposed. Suddenly, she winked at him, striking a seductive pose. Her dimples were full of charm, and her eyes, which sparkled with allure, were so captivating that they made one's heart flutter.

The head of the Zhong family was no ordinary person; he endured it, tidied his clothes, and stepped out the door.

living room.

The head of the Zhong family clasped his hands in a fist and smiled as he approached Manager Jin, "Manager Jin, how have you been?"

Manager Jin quickly stood up, clasped his hands in return, and said, "Master Zhong, your demeanor is even more impressive now."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"sit."

After the two were seated, the head of the Zhong family didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "Manager Jin, what brings you here today?"

"There's something I'd like to ask the Zhong family head for help with."

"Oh?" The head of the Zhong family was quite surprised, a slight smile playing on his lips. "Manager Jin, please speak frankly."

"You know the Wu family of Qingjiang, right?"

"The Wu family? Which Wu family?" The Zhong family head pondered for a moment before saying, "The ones from Qingjiang County. Oh, it's them. What's happening to the Wu family?"

Manager Jin said, "There are rumors that your Zhong family is the Wu family's backer in the county town. Soon someone will probably come to invite the Zhong family to Qingjiang to deal with my Xu family."

The Zhong family patriarch's hand trembled slightly as he picked up the teacup. He quickly put it down and said with a smile, "Absolutely not. It's absurd. What Wu family? I've never heard of them before."

The head of the Zhong family was immediately startled.

The Xu family's business in the county town is backed by the Chang family, and they are also related to the Yang family. With such a background, how could the Zhong family afford to offend them?

Several years ago, the Zhong family had done business with Guanghuju.

Soon after, the Chang family sent someone to warn them, which made the Zhong family worry and fear for quite some time.

From then on, he dared not provoke them again, and even deliberately tried to befriend them, hoping to get on the Chang family's good side.

Manager Jin waved his hand and said, "Master Zhong, don't panic. My master believes you would not do such a thing, but if the Wu family really sends someone, please do not refuse."

After all, the Wu family is related to the Xu family by marriage, so we should at least give them some face.

Manager Jin said all he wanted to say, but the head of the Zhong family immediately understood the purpose of his visit.

“I understand. Anyone who is hostile to the Xu family is opposing the Zhong family. Everything is done by the Zhong family and has nothing to do with the Xu family.”

"Haha, with such a righteous patriarch as the Zhong family head, he will surely be a guest of honor at the Chang family in the future."

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Oh!

Manager Jin left without leaving any evidence.

The head of the Zhong family saw him off, watching his retreating figure with a dark and uncertain look in his eyes. He muttered under his breath, "Old fox, he doesn't want to get his hands dirty, yet he tries to use the Zhong family's knife. But..."

Since they discovered that they had some connection with the Wu family, if they didn't distance themselves from it, it would be tantamount to standing against the Xu family.

He didn't know much about the Xu family, but they were located in the remote Qingjiang area and were at most a little better off than the Wu family.

However, the Chang family behind him is not something the current Zhong family can afford to offend.

Back in his room, the head of the Zhong family was preoccupied. He glanced at the young woman on the bed, but lost all interest and waved for her to go back to her room.

Seeing his gloomy face, the young woman knew she must not anger him at this moment, so she could only obediently leave.

The next day.

Sure enough, members of the Wu family arrived.

The head of the Zhong family, though smiling, was actually quite cunning, and offered them a warm welcome.

After listening to Wu Zhan's explanation, it was learned that the Xu family might be hiding a great fortune. He also gave examples of his cousin, Xu Mingshu, and Xu Mingwei.

“Patriarch Zhong, Xu Mingwei was able to become a Grandmaster at the age of thirty. Even in the county town, there are very few who can do that.”

"Yes."

The Zhong family patriarch readily agreed. With the Chang family as their backer and kinship ties to the Yang family, how could they not rise to power?!
As for any extraordinary stroke of luck, the Zhong family patriarch didn't believe a word of it.

He gave Wu Zhan a deep look and said, "You can only blame yourselves for having thoughts you shouldn't have had, and for letting others find out."

"Don't worry, my dear nephew. I will lead some men to accompany you this afternoon to deal with the Xu family, which is just a small family."

"Thank you, Patriarch Zhong."

Wu Zhan clasped his hands in a fist and laughed, overjoyed. He had no idea he had such a big influence; he had persuaded them so easily.

"Xu family, your end is near." He smiled slightly, his heart filled with elation.

Two days later.

Outside Qingjiang County.

"Qingjiang is indeed a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery."

"Master Zhong is too kind," Wu Zhan said with a fist and a fist salute. "After days of travel, we are all exhausted. Why don't you come with me to my Wu family for the night?"

"Although my Wu family patriarch and uncle do not agree with dealing with the Xu family, and even threatened that it would be best to retreat or even become their vassal, now that you have arrived, I think they will not dare to say anything."

"So that's how it is." The head of the Zhong family was quite surprised. He stroked his short beard and pondered, "It seems that there are people in the Wu family who can see the situation clearly. No wonder the Xu family didn't take action and instead let my Zhong family do it."

“If the Wu family were truly united, how could the Xu family tolerate him?”

"But even if the clan isn't wiped out, desolation is inevitable."

(End of this chapter)