5: Chapter 5 News from the City Lord's Mansion
The next day, the morning sun bathed the earth, bringing warmth and hope to all living things.
At the Jiang Family, people came and went, bustling with activity; some were busy rebuilding, while others were busy transporting the vast quantities of Spirit Stones and Heaven And Earth Treasures plundered from the Three Great Families.
Although they had suffered a great catastrophe just yesterday, every face was brimming with joy.
There were also groups of people gathered in twos and threes, discussing something, with occasional bursts of laughter.
“Hahaha, you guys didn’t go yesterday, but I had a blast killing at the Cheng Family! Following Young Clan Leader’s orders, not a single chicken was spared.”
“Hmph, the Three Great Families deserved to die. If not for Young Clan Leader yesterday, it would have been our Jiang Family that perished.” A young Jiang Family member angrily waved his fist, then his face filled with intense adoration.
Currently, from top to bottom, the Jiang Family revered Jiang Xuan as they would a deity. Anyone who dared to speak ill of Jiang Xuan would instantly be attacked by the crowd.
In the courtyard, Jiang Xuan walked out of his room and stretched. The sunlight shone on his face, making his slightly youthful features even more vibrant. The extra crimson Dragon-shaped mark on his brow glowed dazzlingly.
The passing Jiang Family members were stunned. They had never seen such an extraordinary person.
“Young Clan Leader is getting more and more handsome.”
“Indeed, he’s like an Immortal from a storybook, not a mortal being.”
“Hehe, I really want to bear Young Clan Leader’s children.”
“Get out of here, you little hussy!”
Listening to the chattering discussions of the surrounding Family members, Jiang Xuan smiled faintly. The Family was becoming more and more vibrant. This was a feeling he had never experienced in his previous life.
Jiang Xuan sighed silently in his heart. Then his eyes narrowed slightly. “This is my only warmth in this world. If anyone dares to disrupt this peace, I will make them fall into boundless Hell!”
A moment later, a Jiang Family servant jogged over to Jiang Xuan, bowed, and said, “Young Clan Leader, Clan Chief is waiting for you in the council hall. He said he has an important matter.”
“I understand, I’ll be right there.” Jiang Xuan smiled and nodded.
Inside the Jiang Family council hall, Jiang Xuan stepped through the door, his tone gentle, and he bowed slightly, “Father.”
“Haha, Xuan’er is here, no need for formalities, come sit.” Jiang Yuntian’s face was flushed with health. He pointed at the various-sized boxes on the ground.
“These are all Heaven And Earth Treasures plundered from the Three Great Families. Take a look, see if there’s anything you need.”
Now, the entire Jiang Family centered around Jiang Xuan as its primary core. Any matter was first and foremost for him. It was no exaggeration to say that as long as it benefited Jiang Xuan, even if it meant sacrificing the entire Jiang Family, they would be willing. As long as Jiang Xuan was there, the Jiang Family would be there.
“Heaven And Earth Treasures?” Jiang Xuan looked down, then his heart rejoiced. His Progenitor Dragon Bloodline had only just awakened to the first Rank.
To Breakthrough his Rank, he needed to refine countless Heaven And Earth Treasures. Although these were not high Rank, they were a good start, better than nothing.
Jiang Xuan did not decline. With a flash of spiritual light in his hand, the treasures on the ground instantly vanished into thin air, absorbed into the System’s space.
“Father, these things are indeed useful to me. I will accept them for now. In the future, I will return them to the Family tenfold.”
“Haha, it’s good if they’re useful. At least the Family can still do something for you.”
“Oh, right, someone from the City Lord’s Estate came earlier and said that when you have time, they invite you to visit for a discussion. They said they have news that might interest you.” Jiang Yuntian suddenly looked serious and said earnestly.
“News that interests me?” Jiang Xuan was puzzled.
“Your father isn’t sure, but the City Lord’s Estate doesn’t seem to have any ill intentions. Yesterday, they even helped our Jiang Family in annihilating the Three Great Families, reducing our casualties significantly.”
“Is that so? In that case, I’ll make a trip.” Jiang Xuan said calmly.
He would know what it was about once he went. He was too lazy to guess. If there was any conspiracy, he would just punch it apart.
Outside the City Lord’s Estate, Qian Li, with his large belly, casually patted it with both hands, seemingly having waited for a long time.
Seeing Jiang Xuan arrive, he immediately extended both hands, laughed heartily, and quickly walked forward.
“Hahaha, Young Master Jiang, I’ve been looking forward to your arrival! Tsk tsk, you are indeed a magnificent figure. These past few days, your name, Jiang Xuan, has truly been like thunder to my ears. My ears are almost calloused from hearing it.”
Jiang Xuan was expressionless, ignoring him completely, and walked directly to the main seat, sitting down.
Qian Li was full of questions. Didn’t they say Jiang Xuan was well-mannered and approachable? What was happening now? Did this have anything to do with those two words?
What he didn’t know was that that was just how Jiang Xuan was at home. Gentle with his own, ruthless with outsiders—that was his principle.
Jiang Xuan took a sip of tea on his own accord, then looked up and scanned Qian Li from head to toe.
Immediately, a powerful pressure was released, forcing everyone present to prostrate themselves. Qian Li’s face instantly changed drastically. He clenched his teeth, desperately resisting the pressure.
This Jiang Xuan was even more terrifying than the rumors suggested. As fellow Qi Sea Perfection Cultivators, I couldn’t even muster a hint of resistance.
Qian Li spoke with difficulty, “Young… Young Master Jiang, I truly have important news to tell you. I absolutely have no ill intentions.”
Jiang Xuan said nothing, just stared at him calmly. After a long while, he waved his hand, and the pressure gradually dissipated.
Qian Li wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. “Damn it, I’m going to cut that bastard who spread false rumors into a thousand pieces. This is not a refined Young Master at all; he’s clearly a Devil King.”
Jiang Xuan patted his shoulder and said with a smile, “Hehe, City Lord Qian, no need to be nervous. I was just joking with you. Tell me, what news do you have for This Young Master?”
Qian Li’s mouth twitched slightly. “Yes, yes, Young Master Jiang was just joking with me, hehe.”
Seeing Jiang Xuan’s icy gaze fall upon him, Qian Li quickly said, “I presume Young Master Jiang already knows that the person you killed that day was one of the Hegemon Sect’s Nine Elders.”
“So what?”
“Hehe, Young Master Jiang’s strength is unparalleled, so naturally, you don’t need to fear the Hegemon Sect.
However, within the Hegemon Sect, there are still eight Elders, each stronger than Li Wuji, not weaker. Moreover, there is their Sect Master, Lu Yuan, who is also at Qi Sea Great Perfection, just like you.”
“Even if all of them combined are not your match, there is still their Sect-protecting Grand Array.
As far as I know, that is the foundation of the Hegemon Sect’s establishment and can withstand the attacks of Early Stage Spirit Infant Cultivators without breaking.”
“Young Master Jiang is no ordinary person; you will leave Qinglin City sooner or later. However, I guess Young Master Jiang cannot abandon the Jiang Family. Therefore, for you, the Hegemon Sect must disappear.”
Jiang Xuan looked at Qian Li and smiled faintly, “Then what is your suggestion?”
Qian Li hastily said, “According to reports from my City Lord’s Estate scouts, three days from now, the Hegemon Sect will widely recruit disciples. At that time, anyone can go to sign up. The Sect-protecting Grand Array can only defend externally, not attack.”
“At that time, as long as Young Master Jiang disguises yourself as a Cultivator participating in the registration, once you enter the Hegemon Sect, with your strength, it will be as easy as pie.”
After hearing Qian Li’s words, Jiang Xuan closed his eyes in thought. As Qian Li said, the Hegemon Sect had to be destroyed.
If not for the news just now, he might have truly returned empty-handed. Although the System’s store definitely had solutions, he was currently poor.
Thinking of this, he slowly opened his eyes, a hint of determination flashing within them. Since that was the case, he would make a trip to the Hegemon Sect!