125: Chapter 125 Preparations by All Sides, Return
Three days passed in a flash.
In Li Qing's courtyard, besides the siblings Liu Sheng and Liu Hua, there was now an additional chubby boy.
"Haha, I really am a peerless Genius."
The chubby boy, with his tall and sturdy build, firmly suppressed the dark and skinny Liu Sheng.
Li Qing watched the two speechlessly; it had only been a few days, and they were already fighting.
"Alright, Lu Wu, your bone structure is good, and Liu Sheng, you... have tenacious willpower."
The chubby boy was none other than the eldest young master of the Lu Family, who had recently moved next door, and also Lu Xiu's eldest grandson.
Lu Wu chuckled, rubbing his big head.
If he were in front of his grandpa, he would have already started asking for pocket money, but ever since Li Qing taught him a lesson, not only did his parents not side with him, but even his grandpa, who loved him the most, uncharacteristically reprimanded him.
He then realized that this person must never be offended!
Li Qing pointed inside the house.
"Alright, the medicine inside is ready. You three go drink it."
As soon as he said this, Lu Wu, who usually rushed to eat anything, trembled all over, a bitter taste in his mouth.
"Uncle, this medicine is too bitter!"
The Liu Family siblings, on the other hand, went inside to drink the medicine without hesitation.
Li Qing glanced at him sideways.
"It's up to you whether you go or not. Anyway, your grandpa provided the medicinal ingredients. If he knew you weren't drinking it..."
"I'll drink it, can't I just drink it?"
Upon hearing the words 'your grandpa,' Lu Wu could only resign himself, going to drink the medicine with a mournful face.
Li Qing shook his head with a smile.
This medicinal soup was specially for nourishing the bodies of youngsters, and its price was considerable; his former self wouldn't even dare to dream of it.
"However, this kid Lu Wu has a really good Physique. He's robust and simple-minded, at eight years old, he has the build of a twelve-year-old. His complexion is naturally rosy, clearly indicating abundant Qi and blood. I wonder how Master Lu raised him."
Lu Wu's innate foundation was significantly stronger than others. In contrast, the Liu Family siblings suffered much hardship in childhood, not only maturing mentally early but also having weaker bone structure than their peers, requiring great effort in medicinal supplements.
Of course, for the current Li Qing, this small expense was nothing.
Soon, two carrier pigeons flew over, one of them flying to the house next door.
Li Qing took out the letter paper and unfolded it.
"Hmm, private Medicinal Pill clearance sale? Causing a scramble? Chaos in the streets? They've already sent people to bring my father back..."
Li Qing held the crumpled paper, then opened his palm, letting the powder scatter.
"Are the Four Great Families starting?"
Causing a scramble, this matter of private Medicinal Pill sales was now out in the open, a blatant slap to the government's face.
If his prediction was correct, the government would then send troops to arrest and suppress, and by then...
"The City Lord's Mansion's defensive strength will be weakened."
At this moment, a carriage brought Li Bing back, and Lu Xiu's sons from next door also came with their families.
They looked at Li Qing with a hint of reverence; clearly, Lu Xiu had informed them of Li Qing's Huajin strength.
Li Qing waved his hand: "Everyone will stay here tonight."
He had already prepared an underground room, spacious enough to accommodate dozens of people.
The few of them exchanged glances, then cupped their hands and said, "As Senior Brother Li commands."
As sons of Lu Xiu, their bone structure was ordinary, possessing only Mingjin cultivation, and some were even just ordinary people.
Since Lu Xiu trusted Li Qing so much, they no longer hesitated and entered the underground room one after another.
...
Meanwhile, in the secret chamber, six Core Formation experts also appeared, each cloaked in black robes.
"I will deal with Hua Yunsheng. Ji Taimei, Ma Tou, and Tu Shan will each hold off one person. Bai Lian and Zheng Xuntian will work together to quickly kill Pang Hu."
Once Pang Hu is dead, the three of them will then collectively deal with Hua Yunsheng. Even if he returns to his peak, he will be powerless to turn the tide!
'As long as we eliminate Hua Yunsheng, this obstacle, the Lord's chances of victory will increase by one point.'
As if thinking of something, Chen Guanshi's eyes held a hint of complexity.
'By then, I will be able to...'
His gaze instantly became resolute.
"This time, Chen only seeks to eliminate Hua Yunsheng and Pang Hu. Besides that, I will not take a single cent of the remaining profits; they will all be given to you gentlemen."
Everyone's eyes lit up.
Hua Yunsheng, Pang Hu, and the others naturally had their own private enterprises. Backed by the Qiyun Sect's connections and the formidable government, the amount was not small.
Even the White Dragon Cult and the Black River Bandits could fill their pockets.
"However, Chen must state the unpleasant truth upfront: this time, only victory is allowed, no defeat. The consequences of failure, that Lord can bear, but you all cannot."
At these words, everyone tensed up.
Once on the pirate ship, there was no reason, nor ability, to get off.
They could only go all the way to the end.
Thus, Chen Guanshi was finally able to command these people.
"Depart."
...
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Inside the City Lord's Mansion, multiple Martial Artists patrolled every corner.
The entire City Lord's Mansion was guarded meticulously, not even a mouse could sneak in.
And in the innermost part, within a side hall.
The air here was thick with the scent of traditional Chinese medicine.
But inside, two people were drinking heartily.
"Ah~ good wine!" Pang Hu drank deeply.
And the white-robed middle-aged man sitting in the main seat was also flushed, showing none of the severely injured and crippled appearance rumored outside.
This person was none other than the Qiyun Sect Inner Sect Disciple and Shangyun City Lord — Hua Yunsheng!
He sighed, "These days I've had to feign illness and couldn't go out. It's truly stifling me."
Pang Hu chuckled, "To catch a big fish, you need patience. I know Senior Brother is anxious, but don't rush yet."
"Alas~ what you said is true. The 'Candidate Assembly' is approaching, and Senior Brother has sent multiple letters, counting on me to cause trouble for the 'Yaotian Branch' lineage!"
Although Hua Yunsheng held a higher position, Pang Hu appeared more mature.
Pang Hu took a large gulp of wine: "I think we should wait two more months. If Chen Guanshi doesn't make a move within two months, we'll directly send the collected evidence to the sect. That will also disgust the 'Yaotian Branch' lineage."
"Report!"
At this moment, a yamen runner rushed in and presented a letter.
Hua Yunsheng unfolded it, then slammed it onto the table, which instantly shattered into pieces.
"Hahaha, Chen Guanshi, that old dog, finally can't sit still. Come, notify Vice City Lord Tian, Commander Qian, and Commander Qin."
As Hua Yunsheng issued command after command, the entire City Lord's Mansion began to operate secretly and resolutely, as if a group of Dragons had found their master.
Then, several attendants carried a large iron chest, from which they took out pieces of armor, dressing Hua Yunsheng.
While dressing, Hua Yunsheng looked towards a pillar to his front left.
"And you, if you help me this time, I will help you in the future. Furthermore, Kang Shuhan will protect your subordinates."
At these words, a figure slowly walked out. His Aura was condensed and showed no leaks, causing Pang Hu's eyelids to twitch.
Only Hua Yunsheng remained as calm and composed as ever.
This person's left eye was crossed by a scratch, and his pupils were grayish-white, giving him a fierce demeanor.
"Zhuang Jin, thank you, City Lord."