Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 52 Xu Qian's Plan

This Xu Qian was Xu Mao's eldest son.

The Xu family was destroyed and its members perished.

Xu Qian and Master Xu escaped with five or six guards, but encountered this group of people on the way.

Most of Xu Sanye and his gang were killed, but he was recruited into the gang because he knelt down and begged for mercy, and because he was quite strong and claimed that he could give them advice. In the end, he killed two dying guards as a pledge of loyalty.

He harbored resentment but dared not show it, even offering a smiling face for him to hit, his survival instincts running high.

This was because the leader of this group was at the peak of the Acquired Realm, and there were several first-class martial artists among them.

With the addition of hundreds of able-bodied men, even prominent families without a powerful leader could be wiped out by them.

Xu Qian himself was a second-rate martial artist, and he also came up with many good ideas, so his status in this group of bandits continued to rise, eventually reaching sixth place.

Previously.

Xu Qian and his companions went hunting in the mountains. Passing by Dongxi Village, they saw the peaceful and harmonious Xu family and were reminded of their own family's misery.

Resentment arose in his heart.

But he hated these people even more, for they had completely buried the Xu family's last hope of rising again.

So he told his companions about the Xu family, which aroused their greed.

This was the scene just now.

As for the plan he proposed, it is feasible.

With the strength of this gang of bandits, they have the potential to wipe out an ordinary aristocratic family.

However, he also knew that the Xu family was unfathomable.

He secretly hoped that both sides would perish together.

"Brother, it wasn't my idea to deal with the Xu family. I was just giving suggestions based on your wishes. Whether or not to implement them is up to you."

"Under the cover of night, visibility is already poor. As long as we are careful and send those cannon fodder to their deaths, even if something goes wrong, the chances of our eldest brother and the other brothers surviving are very high."

Xu Qian put on an innocent expression and spread his hands, saying, "As for a 100% foolproof method, I'm afraid I really can't think of one."

"The Xu family is no ordinary family after all; they have a natural advantage."

Another burly man said, "Brother, I think what Lao Liu said is right. We're in the business of fighting on the edge of a knife, and we've long been prepared for casualties."

"Moreover, even if we stay here and do nothing, with hundreds of people, we won't survive until we run out of ammunition and food."

"As for attacking the Xu family, it would be best if we could gain something, but even if we didn't, we could still use up some of our cannon fodder. Otherwise, who knows how long we could hold out with so many people?"

"If we fail, we can simply leave Qingjiang County and go to another county."

“Most families of a certain size have moved to the county town, and it is rare for a family like the Xu family to stay in the countryside.”

"So, second brother, you agree to attack the Xu family?" The scarred middle-aged man pondered for a moment, his tiger-like eyes scanning the surroundings. "What about the other brothers? Those who are willing, raise your hands to vote."

Swish swish swish~
Nearly 90% of the people raised their hands.

"If that's the case, then let's rob the Xu family!"

To allay the scarred middle-aged man's concerns, Xu Qian suggested, "Brother, we can wait a few days and send a few commoners to disguise themselves and investigate, to see the Xu family's personnel arrangements, patrol shift schedules, and so on."

"Sixth brother, you're so thoughtful."

The middle-aged man with the scar felt a little relieved. "We'll do it your way. Second brother, you and he will take charge of this matter together."

"yes, Sir."

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“Young Master, in recent days, there have been ordinary people loitering around several properties.”

A patrol guard reports daily.

"But are they all the same people?"

Xu Mingwei's brows suddenly converged half an inch in the middle, carving a shallow ravine on his forehead.

"No." The patrolling guard shook his head.

Xu Mingwei's brows relaxed, realizing it was probably just a coincidence.

"Brother, something is amiss; we must be on guard."

Xu Mingxuan suddenly spoke up. Upon hearing this, he had a sudden feeling of unease.

"That's true, but there's no need to be so paranoid and see enemies everywhere. As long as we take turns guarding day and night and let people see our strength, I believe the thieves won't dare to attack my Xu family."

Xu Mingxuan nodded slightly, agreeing with Xu Mingwei's point.

It wasn't unheard of before, but it quickly disappeared; they all had the desire to steal but lacked the courage.

For some reason, his inner turmoil never disappeared, like a dark cloud hanging over his heart, a lump in his throat. Xu Mingxuan immediately went to find Xu Chuan, told him about it, and wanted to hear Xu Chuan's thoughts.

In his eyes, Xu Chuan was the wisest person.

"A few commoners appeared around you? You feel a lingering gloom in your heart?"

Xu Mingxuan couldn't understand it, but Xu Chuan did.

This is the influence brought about by the innate talent of "seeking advantage and avoiding harm" in one's destiny.

If Xu Mingxuan hadn't said that, he probably would have thought it was just a coincidence, and at most sent a few more people to increase patrols.

“Charcoal Boy, your father believes in you. From now on, you must also trust your own intuition, which may save your life in a critical moment.”

"Yes, Dad."

Upon receiving approval, Xu Mingxuan immediately smiled.

"You don't need to worry about this; I'll take care of the arrangements."

Two days later, Xu Chuan received a warning from the divination.

[Today's divination: Inauspicious. At Hai hour (9-11 PM), a powerful figure will gather a large number of refugees to attack the Xu family's orchard, farmland, medicinal herb fields, and mansion.]

"A large number of refugees, there must be several hundred of them."

"One peak acquired realm cultivator is definitely not enough; there may be several, plus a considerable number of first- and second-rate martial artists."

The divination did not provide any specific clues, so Xu Chuan could only make the best possible estimate.

"You dare to attack my Xu family? I'll make sure none of you leave alive!"

Not far from the gate of the Xu family's residence stands a watchtower several tens of meters high.

This tower was specially built by Xu Chuan for Xu Mingwei.

The surrounding area, stretching for miles, offers a wide and unobstructed view. Standing atop it, Xu Mingwei can see everything clearly, even at night.

In addition, there was his skill in archery.

If an arrow is fired, it could probably pierce through the bodies of seven or eight people and knock away twenty or thirty people around it if the enemy is densely populated.

This is only the power of the old Black Iron Bow.

If it were [Frost Breaks Through the Clouds], it would be even more terrifying.

Night falls.

Xu Chuan suddenly summoned all the patrol guards to gather at the main gate, where Xu Mingwei and others were also present.

"Tonight, double the manpower in the orchards, medicinal herb fields, and farmlands until dawn."

The guards were somewhat in an uproar.

Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, and the others looked at their father with confusion.

“A Yuan, you, Yun Nu, Instructor Zhang, and Instructor Qian, go to protect the orchard. Da Niu, Instructor Meng, and Xue Ji, take Bai Hu to the medicinal herb field. Tan Tou, Li Zhi, Instructor Chang, Instructor Jin, Zhao Da Long, and Sun Fu Gui, you go to the farmland.”

“The usual number of guards patrolled with torches, while the rest lay in ambush in the surrounding area.”

"As for you, Stone, stay at the watchtower."

"Anyone who approaches will be killed without mercy!"

A chilling killing intent erupted from Xu Chuan, and everyone else, sensing his determination, fell silent.

All they had to do was trust their father.

Trust your master.

Everyone went about their business and got to work.

Only three top-notch instructors from the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School and dozens of servants who had practiced martial arts but were not martial artists remained at the entrance of the Xu family mansion.

A large number of arrows were brought out.

The watchtower had a roller mechanism that could continuously send arrows up.

“Master Xu, I’m staying at your house, so I should do something for you, otherwise I won’t feel at ease.”

Gu Yiping walked up to Xu Chuan and cupped his hands in greeting.

Xu Chuan turned to look at Gu Yiping, stopped him from bowing, and said with a smile, "Brother Gu, we are of the same generation, so there is no need for such formalities."

“If you are willing, in an hour, you and I will go to the orchard and the herb field separately to keep watch. If there is no danger, there is no need to take action. After all, the children also need to be trained.”

"That's only right." Gu Yiping clasped his hands in a fist salute and smiled slightly.

(End of this chapter)