61: Chapter 61 Ruthless

The moment those Elders who betrayed the Wang Family left, they immediately divided up the Wang Family's assets.

This caused the Wang Family's assets to shrink by thirty percent in just a few short days.

However, this was only the beginning.

Those Elders who betrayed the Wang Family wanted far more than this.

To legitimize their betrayal of the Wang Family, they secretly spread the news that Wang Yang had died at the hands of Pei Qingyun.

Consequently, some of the lower and middle-tier clansmen of the Wang Family who were unaware of the truth became restless.

In fact, when Wang Gang announced that they would become a subsidiary family of the Pei Family, many lower and middle-tier clansmen were already dissatisfied.

Although they were at the lower and middle tiers within the Wang Family, they were still one of the three great families to the outside world. Which power in the outside world did not treat them with absolute respect?

This pride had accompanied them for so many years. Having enjoyed the adulation from above the clouds, how could they adapt to suddenly falling to the bottom?

Especially since those who used to bow and scrape before them could now stand on equal footing with them. If not for the suppression by the Wang Family's upper management, there would have been a riot within the clan long ago.

However, the trouble went far beyond that. When a power is strong, things naturally rise with the tide. But once it weakens, the collapse is like a breached dam; as long as there is a crack, it is very likely to cause an irreversible disaster. A Family is no different.

The betrayal of the high-level Elders had already made matters worse for the Wang Family, and now the lower and middle-tier clansmen also had a tendency to separate from the Wang Family.

Wang Gang had not expected that the Wang Family would reach this point in such a short time. A few short days felt like several years. A large patch of white hair had invisibly appeared on his head.

Just like that, Wang Gang paced back and forth in a trance, as if he had lost his soul, not even noticing that there was another person in the courtyard. It was not until a familiar voice rang in his ears that he suddenly woke up from his trance.

"Xiaogang, what are you doing?"

Looking at Wang Yongnian's face, Wang Gang realized his loss of composure.

"I am fine," Wang Gang said.

But how could Wang Yongnian not know what Wang Gang was thinking?

"After this happened, you don't need to blame yourself. As early as when the decision was made, I had anticipated that this day would come. I just didn't expect them to be so anxious to leave the Wang Family." Wang Yongnian sighed deeply, and his expression showed a hint of loneliness.

"As the Head of the Family, it is my responsibility that the Wang Family has become like this. The reason I did that back then was to preserve the Wang Family. Furthermore, the Wang Family could use this opportunity to lie low. But what is happening now completely deviates from my original intention." Speaking of this, Wang Gang's words were somewhat hysterical, and his expression revealed deep self-reproach.

Wang Yongnian did not continue to comfort him; he knew very well that at this moment, Wang Gang could not listen to anything.

After a long silence, Wang Gang's emotions finally calmed down a little.

He looked at the Grand Elder of the Wang Family before him and asked, "Grand Elder Yongnian, can you tell me, was my choice truly not wrong?"

"Right or wrong is no longer important. No matter which path is chosen, the road ahead for the Wang Family is destined to be difficult. But I believe you can save the Wang Family, and I also believe in your choice."

"Since you have no way out, then walk firmly forward. No matter what price must be paid, I will always support you. Sometimes necessary sacrifices are worth it." Wang Yongnian's expression was serious, and his words were resonant and forceful.

Seeing Wang Yongnian like this, the shame in Wang Gang's heart increased a little, but a sense of heroism and confidence also arose in his heart.

"I know what to do." Wang Gang said in a deep voice.

"A Head of the Family must always maintain a clear head. This is your first dereliction of duty, but I hope it is also the last." After saying this, Wang Yongnian leaned on his cane and left the Head of the Family's courtyard.

Watching Wang Yongnian's departing back, a hint of ruthlessness appeared in Wang Gang's eyes.

Yunlai Inn. Room Heaven-One.

Pei Qingyun had just finished lunch when he received a letter from Wang Gang. Opening the letter, the content mainly described the recent situation of the Wang Family. This was roughly the same as the truth Pei Qingyun had learned. It was just much more detailed.

This made Pei Qingyun look at him with a bit more respect. He had not expected that Wang Gang would take the initiative to confess the situation of the Wang Family.

Perhaps to Wang Gang, the split of the Wang Family was a major event. But in Pei Qingyun's view, it was just like that. He had originally planned to deal with the split of the Wang Family after finishing the cleanup of the Demon.

At that time, he would consider how to arrange this subsidiary family based on Wang Gang's performance. If Wang Gang was disobedient, then this subsidiary family was not worth keeping. Having an extra disobedient dog, even if this dog did not pose much of a threat, Pei Qingyun did not want to suffer the consequences.

Now, Wang Gang's ability to proactively bring it up undoubtedly showed his attitude. However, the point that made Pei Qingyun respect him the most was Wang Gang's final request for aid.

"Asking my Pei Family to help deal with this internal strife, it seems this kid Wang Gang intends to sacrifice his own kin for the sake of justice. I don't know how that guy Wang Zongze thought his son was too soft back then; this ruthless method is not a bit inferior to his brother's. But this is also good; since Wang Gang is willing to cooperate with all his might, dealing with it early is also a good thing." Pei Qingyun thought to himself.

It was just a question of which team to send to support the Wang Family. After thinking for a moment, Pei Qingyun thought of the guard commander Pei Kong.

Two days ago, Pei Kong reached the Divine Power Perfection, and was clamoring at home about having no opponents. It just so happened that he could take this opportunity to let Pei Kong hone his Realm.

However, it would not be easy for the guard team led by Pei Kong alone to quickly deal with the group of Elders who had separated from the Wang Family. But if he sent out a few more Pei Family teams, Pei Qingyun felt it was not cost-effective. The purpose of the Pei Family's support was mainly for their own interests, not to fight to the death.

"How about I let Tianlin go as well?" Pei Qingyun was somewhat tempted.

Pei Tianlin's strength naturally went without saying. As a newly promoted Five-Viscera Martial Artist, although his strength was far inferior to Pei Qingyun's, he was more than enough to handle the Elders of the Wang Family. Besides, the Pei Family might even be able to farm some prestige. If there were extra Family Luck points to be gained, that would be even better. In this way, wouldn't it be killing two birds with one stone?

Thinking of this, Pei Qingyun no longer hesitated and directly decided on Pei Tianlin and Pei Kong as the executors of this operation. As for exposing Pei Tianlin's strength, that did not exist; the Pei Family had never thought of hiding Pei Tianlin's strength from beginning to end.

In the afternoon, Pei Qingyun replied to Wang Gang's letter and set the action time for the Zi hour of the next day. As the saying goes, a dark and windy night is a night for killing. Pei Qingyun thought this time was just right.