69: Hand over your sword and I'll keep you safe

The City Lord cursed a few times.

He lifted his leg and kicked Zhong Mingyi.

"Get lost."

"Your mother misses you very much."

"Go see her."

Zhong Mingyi chuckled.

He took the Dragon Abyss Nine Dynasties Sword and ran off.

The several guests wanted to stop him but couldn't.

One of the guests smiled faintly.

He shook his head and said:

"You let your son acknowledge Yang Yi as his foster father."

"It seems you want to be on good terms with him."

"But what ability does this Yang Yi possess,"

"that he could make you humble yourself,"

"and let your own son suffer grievances?"

"Could it be just for this Dragon Abyss Nine Dynasties Sword?"

"I believe Yang Yi is a loyal and righteous person,"

"who values relationships and righteousness."

"He is courageous and resourceful."

"In the future, he will surely be a Dragon and Phoenix among men."

"That's why I wanted to befriend him."

"I didn't know he possessed such a treasure."

"You shouldn't overthink it."

The City Lord chatted with the guests for a bit more.

Then he sent them off.

After visiting his mother, Zhong Mingyi prepared to go to Huichun Hall.

When he was about to leave home,

it was already afternoon.

Before he could even step out of the house,

the guests who had left earlier rushed back.

The two sides met.

One of the guests sighed.

He said to Zhong Mingyi:

"Child, you truly don't know the immensity of heaven and earth."

"How could you team up with the Yang family to kill the Zhang Family's Elder?"

"You've caused a great disaster."

"Hurry and come with us to see your father!"

As he spoke,

the guest grabbed Zhong Mingyi's hand.

And walked towards the council hall.

Upon arriving at the council hall,

the City Lord had not yet arrived.

He was unaware of the recent events concerning the Yang family.

These guests were originally on their way back to their own cities.

But before they even left Dragon Tiger City, they learned that Yang Yi had killed the Zhang Family's Elder.

The group discussed it for a bit.

And decided to inform the City Lord about the matter.

Urging him to quickly distance himself from the Yang family.

Otherwise,

a great disaster would befall them.

The City Lord was somewhat dumbfounded.

He stared at his son for a long time.

Unsure whether to praise him for his wisdom and insight,

or scold him for not knowing how to assess the situation.

He also looked at his son with new eyes.

He hadn't expected his son to actually stand by Yang Yi's side.

And fight against the Zhang Family for him.

At this moment,

he finally understood why Yang Yi would give the Dragon Abyss Nine Dynasties Sword to his son.

It was because of this matter.

The guests were still trying to persuade the City Lord.

However, the City Lord merely smiled faintly.

He didn't take the matter to heart.

It was he who had informed Yang Yi in advance that the Zhang Family was coming.

It was he who had given the golden sphere to Yang Yi,

so he could use it to fight against the Zhang Family.

How could he fear the Zhang Family?

The guests didn't know the inside story.

They spoke endlessly,

until their throats were dry.

But seeing that the City Lord showed no reaction at all,

the guests couldn't help but feel strange.

"City Lord, why are you showing no reaction at all?"

"Aren't you afraid?"

"Do you know what kind of existence the Zhang Family is?"

"If they learn of this matter,"

"it will inevitably implicate the entire City Lord's Mansion."

"In my opinion,"

"you should quickly send someone to apologize to the Zhang Family,"

"and beg for their forgiveness,"

"to avoid bringing about a disaster."

"I really don't know what you're thinking."

"For a small Yang family,"

"you actually offended the Zhang Family."

"This is too uneconomical."

Another person said:

"Within a few days,"

"the Zhang Family will surely send people to destroy the Yang family."

"At that time, those who have good relations with the Yang family,"

"will inevitably be implicated."

"It's best for you to make plans early."

"If you insist on advancing and retreating with the Yang family,"

"we can only leave you."

The guests subtly expressed their meaning.

If the City Lord did not sever ties with the Yang family,

they would sever ties with the City Lord's Mansion.

The City Lord said to the guests with a hint of helplessness:

"I hope everyone can trust me."

"Since we can sit together,"

"it means we share the same aspirations."

"Don't part ways because of some difficulties."

"The Zhang Family is indeed formidable,"

"but that Yang Yi is by no means an ordinary person."

"The Zhang Family has dominated Yunzhou for many years."

"Have you ever heard a saying?"

"When something reaches its peak, it must decline."

"The Zhang Family is nearing its end."

"Now, if you support the newly rising Yang family,"

"it might be a turning point in your lives,"

"and perhaps it will change the current situation of your Families."

"I hope you all can seriously consider it."

One of the guests couldn't help but burst out laughing.

He shook his head and said:

"City Lord, you are too fanciful."

"A behemoth like the Zhang Family,"

"might indeed experience a decline after reaching its peak,"

"but it will absolutely not be overthrown by a small Yang family."

"We will definitely not pin the rise of our Families on such a small Family."

"Since you insist on this,"

"then I shall take my leave first."

The guest cupped his hands.

And left.

The other guests shook their heads and sighed as they walked out.

Inside the empty council hall,

only the father and son remained.

"What do you think?" the City Lord asked Zhong Mingyi.

Zhong Mingyi had been following Yang Yi for some time.

He felt that his son understood the Yang family better.

In reality, he himself wasn't confident either.

Hence the question.

Zhong Mingyi thought seriously for a long time.

And said objectively:

"Although I dislike Yang Yi,"

"I have to admit that this guy is indeed formidable."

"He has many hidden good things on him."

"The Yang family alone is definitely not a match for the Zhang Family."

"But now there's a Duobao Pavilion that has emerged."

"The Pavilion Master, Haitang, seems to have had grievances with the Zhang Family for a long time."

"If she continues to help the Yang family,"

"I suppose they can hold out for a while."

"However, in the long run,"

"the Yang family probably won't be a match for the Zhang Family."

"Of course, the Yang family is constantly developing."

"If given enough time,"

"they will definitely be able to contend with the Zhang Family."

The City Lord nodded slightly.

He pondered and said:

"Then what do you think we, father and son, should do?"

"What else can we do?"

"He's already acknowledged him as his foster father."

"Naturally, we have to be more filial."

Zhong Mingyi replied sarcastically.

He then added:

"I'm going to Huichun Hall to find the divine doctor."

"Yang Ming is severely injured."

"I need to quickly bring the divine doctor back."

Zhong Mingyi arrived at Huichun Hall.

And invited the divine doctor away.

By the time it was almost evening,

he had returned to the Yang family.

The divine doctor kept complaining.

He originally didn't want to come.

But was coerced and enticed by Zhong Mingyi.

So he had no choice but to come.

Upon arriving at Yang Ming's room,

he examined Yang Ming.

And prescribed medicine.

The divine doctor was about to leave.

When Yang Yi suddenly arrived.

The complaining divine doctor, upon seeing Yang Yi,

immediately changed his demeanor.

His face was wreathed in smiles.

And he politely called out "Brother Yang."

Which left Zhong Mingyi, who was standing by, dumbfounded.

This guy just said he disliked Yang Yi.

And the people of the Yang family.

Why was he acting completely different upon seeing Yang Yi?

Yang Yi chatted with the divine doctor for a few moments.

And invited him to stay in Tian Yuan City.

The divine doctor decisively refused.