49: Chapter 49 The Pei Family's Next Plan

As soon as Wang Yongnian spoke, Wang Ming understood that his collusion with the Li Family had been exposed.

Before Hidden One could even produce the evidence, Wang Yang bolted toward the outside of the discussion hall.

But just as he stepped out of the hall, a group of hidden guards in black trench coats surrounded him completely.

At this moment, Wang Ming realized his situation was hopeless. Under the containment of the hidden guards, he gave up resisting.

With the matter of Wang Ming concluded, the other Elders didn't dare to speak out of turn. With Wang Yongnian's support, Wang Gang's resolution was quickly passed.

Leaving the discussion hall, Wang Gang and Wang Yongnian returned to the small courtyard together.

“I shouldn't have hidden it from you and called a Family meeting privately. If you hadn't come, the Wang Family might have been led into an irreversible disaster.” Facing the old man who had raised him, Wang Gang lowered his head like a child who had made a mistake.

“Alright, this matter is in the past. Besides, it's not entirely your fault. With Yang's death, these Elders have all developed ulterior motives. It's not easy for you to stabilize your position all at once.”

“However, you must remember the lesson from this incident. As the head of a clan, your every move concerns the interests of the Family. Do not do anything you are not certain of.” Wang Yongnian waved his hand, his expression looking a bit weary.

“I understand.” Wang Gang nodded vigorously. “I've made you worry this time.”

“How do you plan to handle Wang Ming's matter?” Wang Yongnian continued to ask.

“According to the third rule of the clan: traitors shall be killed!” Wang Gang said with overflowing Killing Intent.

“Mm.” Wang Yongnian nodded in agreement.

At this moment, it was a perfect opportunity to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys. It could both establish Wang Gang's authority and put an end to certain voices within the clan.

But it was far from enough to convince everyone in the Wang Family.

He also knew very well that this was only the beginning of the Wang Family's bloodshed.

But for the long-term survival of the Family, bloodshed was inevitable.

After leaving the courtyard, Wang Gang immediately executed Wang Ming.

And so, under the watch of the crowd, Wang Ming met his end by decapitation.

This greatly intimidated the clansmen who harbored ill intentions.

Since even an Elder could be executed, it would be no different for ordinary clansmen like them.

As for the other Elders who hadn't shown up, because there were too many of them, Wang Gang could only leave them for the time being.

But this didn't mean the matter was over.

He knew very well that among the batch of Elders who didn't show up, only some were unconvinced by him.

The other part was truly estranged from the Family.

He could understand the Elders who were unconvinced, but he still had to punish them.

And those who were estranged from the Family would be his primary targets next.

...

Afternoon.

Wang Gang went to the Pei Family's residence again and met with Pei Qingyun.

Upon entering the room, Wang Gang presented a stack of Xuan paper to Pei Qingyun.

“Old Ancestor, this is the signed contract for the subsidiary family. Please take a look yourself.”

Before long, Pei Qingyun finished reading the contents of the contract. Generally, there were no problems; as for some minor details, Pei Qingyun didn't care much.

With this contract, the Wang Family was officially considered a subsidiary family of the Pei Family.

Of course, the contract was only a guarantee.

“I gave you three days, and you finished it in half a day. I have felt the Wang Family's sincerity. However, do not announce the matter of your Wang Family becoming a subsidiary of my Pei Family so quickly. I plan to set that time for a few days later,” Pei Qingyun said.

“Old Ancestor, I can refrain from announcing it, but the Elders in the Family all know about this. I cannot guarantee their absolute loyalty to the Family,” Wang Gang scratched his head and said with some embarrassment.

Pei Qingyun naturally understood what Wang Gang meant—he was afraid others would leak the secret.

Given Wang Gang's level of control over the Wang Family, if he could truly make it airtight, Pei Qingyun would actually be suspicious instead.

“It's fine. Just do as I say,” Pei Qingyun said indifferently.

In fact, even if the Wang Family went public now, Pei Qingyun wasn't worried about the Pei Family becoming a target for everyone.

Taking over the Wang Family was something no force could stop.

Not even the Evil Suppression Bureau could do it.

It was just that Pei Qingyun discovered that after signing the subsidiary family contract, the Family Luck began to grow. He wanted to take advantage of these few days to further his cultivation.

Just after Wang Gang left, Pei Tianlin walked in.

“Tianlin, go back to the clan land right now and deliver this contract into Tianrong's hands,” Pei Qingyun said.

“Alright.” Taking the contract, Pei Tianlin's heart surged with excitement.

From today on, the Wang Family was a subsidiary family of the Pei Family.

This caused a hint of pride to rise in his heart.

The suppression of the past few years was swept away.

With just one more step, the Pei Family would become the uncrowned king of Wuyang County.

...

Pei Clan Land, Clan Head's Courtyard.

Pei Tianrong was in his study, focusing intently on handling Family affairs.

Suddenly, the study door was burst open, and a tall figure barged in.

The loud noise interrupted Pei Tianrong's train of thought, and he was about to reprimand them.

Who was so bold as to enter directly without knocking?

But when he looked up and saw clearly who had come, the anger in him instantly dissipated.

“Tianlin, why are you back?” Pei Tianrong was somewhat surprised.

At this time, shouldn't Pei Tianlin be following the Old Ancestor to suppress Demons?

Could it be that something happened to the Old Ancestor?

“I'm back because I naturally have big business to attend to. What, you don't welcome me?” Before he could think further, Pei Tianlin replied with a smile.

“Don't keep me in suspense, what big business?” Pei Tianrong rolled his eyes.

Seeing Pei Tianlin's expression, his hanging heart also settled down.

As long as nothing happened to the Old Ancestor, he could handle anything else.

“You'll know once you look at this.” Saying that, Pei Tianlin handed the signed subsidiary family contract of the Wang Family to Pei Tianrong.

Seeing the contract, Pei Tianrong immediately flipped through it carefully.

With every page he turned, Pei Tianrong's eyes widened a bit more. By the end, his eyes were bulging like copper bells.

The Wang Family had actually become their own subsidiary family.

These days, he had also been following the progress of the Demon suppression on the front lines.

When he learned that Wang Yang had died at the hands of his own Old Ancestor, he had been happy alone for a long time, and even gathered the Family members for a banquet.

He just hadn't stated the specific reason for holding the banquet.

Most clansmen thought it was because the Demon suppression operation on the front lines was going smoothly and didn't pay it much mind.

Over the next two days, he basically didn't leave his study.

He was thinking of formulating the most detailed plan before the Old Ancestor returned to take down the Wang Family with minimal loss.

But in the blink of an eye, the Wang Family had become their own subsidiary family.

Although Pei Tianrong's busy work over the past two days was equivalent to wasted effort, he was still extremely excited.

Taking down the Wang Family without losing a single soldier or pawn.

This was something he had never even imagined.

Yet the Old Ancestor had achieved it.

If Pei Tianlin weren't still standing in front of him,

He would definitely have to shout out loud:

“Old Ancestor is awesome!”

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