62: Chapter 62 Huangfu's Daughter Has Grown Up

In the West City, at the new residence of the Jiang Family.

The courtyard was buzzing with noise, yet it also exuded an aura of grim slaughter.

Over a hundred Loose Cultivators who had just joined the Monster Hunting Squad were formed into several square formations.

They wore uniform black martial attire, with the characters "Qixia" embroidered on their chests. Their weather-beaten faces were currently filled with an almost twisted excitement.

In the past, they were stray dogs beaten by everyone, struggling to find their next meal, and still having to pay protection fees to the four great families like leeks being harvested.

Now, they could receive three Qi Gathering pills every month, and there was extra remuneration for killing Yao Beasts!

Such a good thing was something they wouldn't even dare to dream of!

Jiang Feng stood on the steps, his gaze calmly sweeping over the vivid faces below.

These people did not have high cultivation levels, but each one was a ruthless character who licked blood from the edge of a blade.

Used well, they would be the sharpest knife.

If used poorly, they could bite back at any time.

However, Jiang Feng did not care.

In his eyes, these were all healthy leeks that could both expand the territory for the Jiang Family and be used as cannon fodder at critical moments—perfect.

"The manpower is enough, but management is a problem." Jiang Feng's gaze fell upon Young Master Jiang Chen and Ding Baiyi beside him.

"From now on, this Monster Hunting Squad will be handed over to the two of you."

Young Master Jiang Chen and Ding Baiyi cupped their fists in unison, their eyes filled with undisguised fanaticism.

"Yes, Second Master!"

"I don't care what methods you use," Jiang Feng's tone was flat, yet carried an indisputable weight, "I want this team to follow orders strictly and be as obedient as an arm to a finger."

He looked at Ding Baiyi.

"Ding Baiyi, you have a meticulous mind. You are responsible for intelligence and screening. I do not want any nails from the three great families to mix into the team."

He looked at Young Master Jiang Chen again.

"Young Master Jiang Chen, you are responsible for training and discipline. Whoever dares to feign compliance while acting differently, cripple their cultivation and throw them out immediately."

"Yes!" Both replied again, their voices ringing with power.

Jiang Feng nodded with satisfaction.

Ding Baiyi, this knife, was cunning, ruthless, and smart enough—perfect for handling dirty work in the dark.

As for Young Master Jiang Chen, after experiencing previous setbacks, his Heart-Nature had become increasingly steady and resilient. It was most appropriate for him to take charge of the "momentum" of this team.

One in the light and one in the dark, complementing each other perfectly.

"Over a hundred people, we cannot just stew them together in one pot." Jiang Feng continued, "Establish three Monster Hunting squads, each with thirty people, and appoint a captain and vice-captain. You only need to manage these captains."

Young Master Jiang Chen stepped forward and handed over a roster.

"Second Master, we have already made a preliminary selection for the candidates for captain."

"The captain of the first squad is Shi Ming, Qi Refining Layer 9. He is fierce and has quite a reputation among the Loose Cultivators."

"The captain of the second squad is Captain Zhao Du, Qi Refining Layer 8. He is that one-armed swordsman. This man is steady and hates the Qin Family to the bone."

"The captain of the third squad is Old Huang, Qi Refining Layer 10. He is an old Loose Cultivator, experienced and very seasoned in his actions."

Jiang Feng glanced at the roster and was very satisfied with these three candidates.

All of them were not only the most oppressed by the four great families but also the most willing to resist.

Hatred was the best driving force.

"You just arrange it; I won't interfere with the affairs of this group."

Jiang Feng handed the roster back to Young Master Jiang Chen.

"Tell them to work hard; the Qixia Alchemy Pavilion never mistreats its own people."

Meanwhile, at the Qin Family mansion.

Under the hundred-year-old ironwood tree, the atmosphere was cold and gloomy.

Patriarch Qin Hai listened to his subordinate's report, his face revealing neither joy nor anger.

The Qin Family's Cultivator had been beaten away in public, losing all face, and the protection fees hadn't been collected fully.

If it were Patriarch He Wanshan, he would likely have been furious by now.

But Patriarch Qin Hai just calmly twisted an ironwood leaf until it turned into powder and slipped from his fingers.

"Well done."

He spat out four words flatly, then looked up towards the West City.

"I have long said that the Qixia Alchemy Pavilion is not something that a fool like Patriarch He Wanshan can deal with. Since they dare to set up their banner on my territory, they have the strength to contend with us."

"If the Family wants to develop, relying on fists alone is not enough."

The black-clad Cultivator lowered his head, not daring to reply.

He was finding it increasingly difficult to guess the Family Head's thoughts.

"Put the matter of the Qixia Alchemy Pavilion aside for now." Patriarch Qin Hai changed the subject, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

"How are the preparations over at Black Mountain?"

"Replying to the Family Head, everything has been deployed properly according to your instructions."

"Very good." Patriarch Qin Hai twitched the corners of his mouth, his smile devoid of any warmth.

"The revenge for my son's death, I will exact sooner or later. But compared to the 'heavenly spirit herb', a Jiang Family is temporarily insignificant."

"As long as we can seize the heavenly spirit herb this time, it will assist the Old Ancestor in achieving a Breakthrough to the Golden Core!"

"By then, the entire Huoyang Commandery will be in the pocket of my Qin Family! As for the Jiang Family, naturally, there will be others to deal with them."

"Yes!"

The black-clad Cultivator's heart shook, a fanatical look exploded in his eyes, and his figure slowly merged into the darkness.

In the Commandery Lords Mansion, inside the study.

Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao stood by the window with his hands behind his back, his face full of worry.

Just then, the study door was pushed open, and two pretty figures walked in.

"Daddy!"

The crisp voices were like two orioles, instantly dispelling the gloom in the study.

The arrivals were two young girls of about eighteen or nineteen, wearing identical goose-yellow long skirts, with equally playful pigtails; even their faces were ninety percent similar.

The only difference was that one was lively and spirited, while the other was quiet and elegant.

They were none other than Huangfu Yunni and Huangfu Yunshang, who had just returned from Yanjing.

The cloud of worry on Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao's face instantly dissipated, replaced by fatherly love.

"Yunni, Yunshang, you two finally decided to come back?"

The lively Huangfu Yunni threw herself directly into his arms, rubbing against him like a kitten.

"I missed Daddy!"

The quiet Huangfu Yunshang walked over slowly and poured a cup of warm Spiritual Plant tea for her father.

"Daddy, are you worried about the matter at Black Mountain?"

Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao sighed: "Nothing can be hidden from you two."

Huangfu Yunni sat down carelessly: "If you ask me, we should just let the four great families handle it themselves! Aren't they usually overbearing? It would be good if a batch of them died, saving you from worrying every day, Daddy."

"You girl, what kind of nonsense are you talking about." Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao was torn between laughter and tears.

"Daddy," Huangfu Yunshang said softly, her thoughts exceptionally clear, "Daughter has heard that a force called 'Qixia Alchemy Pavilion' has recently emerged in the West City, rooting out the He Family overnight. This strength is likely not insignificant, and they should also contribute to this matter."

Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao nodded slightly: "Yunshang's words make sense. It's just... this Qixia Alchemy Pavilion has an unknown origin and acts in an overbearing manner; they might not be willing to listen to the orders of the Commandery Lords Mansion."

"If they don't listen, just beat them until they do!" Huangfu Yunni waved her small fist, "Daddy, you are at the Foundation Establishment Great Circle, the number one expert in Huoyang Commandery, are you afraid of an outsider?"

Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao shook his head helplessly, but his heart felt heavy.

At the Jiang Family's new residence.

Jiang Feng had just arranged the matters for the Monster Hunting Squad and was preparing to return to the backyard to check on the pregnant women.

Just then, a guard rushed in from the front courtyard with a panicked expression.

"Second Master! It's bad!"

Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow: "What is it?"

The guard panted, his face full of shock and confusion, "People from the Commandery Lords Mansion are here!"

"Oh?" Jiang Feng became a bit interested, "The Commandery Lords Mansion? That hands-off manager Commandery Lord Huangfu Hao, who hasn't bothered with anything for ten thousand years, has finally remembered that there is someone like me in the West City?"

The guard shook his head repeatedly, his voice even changing pitch.

"It's not the Commandery Lord, it's... it's the Commandery Lord's two daughters!"

"They specifically asked to see the person in charge of the Qixia Alchemy Pavilion!"