novelapdf Chapter 33 Guests Arrive in the County Town, the Wang Family Takes Advantage
Chapter 33 Guests Arrive in the County Town, the Wang Family Takes Advantage
Three days later.
Dust swirled along the official road in Qingyun County.
A blue-patterned beast-drawn carriage slowly approached, its wheels encased in iron, moving as steadily as if on flat ground. Two guards on horseback led the way, both dressed in matching gray robes, long swords at their waists, their auras calm and collected.
People along the road quickly made way for them.
"Whose car is it?"
"Judging from the patterns... it looks like it's from the county town!"
"The Xu family of Qingshan County!"
Someone recognized the green bamboo pattern on the carriage wall and immediately gasped.
The news spread like wildfire.
The help that the Wang family invited has arrived.
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A welcoming procession had already been set up in front of the Wang family's ancestral home.
Wang Tonghai stood personally at the entrance, with the elders lined up behind him, their expressions solemn.
A moment later, the animal-drawn carriage stopped.
The carriage curtain was lifted, and a young man in brocade robes slowly stepped out.
He was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a handsome face, but his eyebrows and eyes carried a hint of natural arrogance. A jade pendant hung at his waist, and he held a folding fan in his hand. His manners were refined, and it was clear at a glance that he came from a wealthy family.
Behind him emerged an elderly man with gray hair, his expression indifferent. His gaze swept across the room, causing many Qi Refining cultivators present to feel a chill run down their spines.
Qi Refining Level 8!
The Wang family members were greatly encouraged.
Such cultivation level is already considered top-tier in Qingyun County.
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Wang Tonghai stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and smiled warmly.
"Nephew Xu, you've come from afar, thank you for your hard work."
The young man nodded slightly, his tone indifferent.
"Uncle, you're too kind."
"My father asked me to come and visit while I was passing by."
This young man was named Xu Cheng'an. He was a direct descendant of the Xu family and had a cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining. He was considered a young talent in the county city.
Although he said he was "on the way," everyone knew he was there to support the Wang family.
The gray-haired old man was a guest of the Xu family named Zhou Yue, who was there to escort them.
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After everyone was seated in the hall, Wang Tonghai ordered some spirit tea to be served and briefly explained the recent situation.
After listening, Xu Chengan tapped his palm lightly with his folding fan, revealing a playful smile.
"So, you mean a small clan in the county drove the Wang family to this point?"
The faces of the Wang family elders in the hall stiffened slightly.
These words are harsh, but there's no way to refute them.
Wang Tonghai suppressed his embarrassment and said in a deep voice:
"That Li Xuan has some tricks up his sleeve, and he also acquired several spiritual fields and rare treasures, which is why he gained power for a time."
Xu Chengan chuckled.
"means?"
"Qingyun County is too small, which makes him seem more powerful."
"If placed in the county seat, he would be nothing more than an ordinary character."
These words, spoken casually, brought a sense of relief to the Wang family.
This is exactly the attitude they need.
As long as people from the county town look down on the Li family, the Wang family's confidence will return.
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The news quickly spread throughout the city.
"The Wang family has invited a direct descendant of the Xu family!"
"And he even brought along a Qi Refining Level 8 guard!"
"The Li family is probably in trouble this time."
The prevailing opinion, which had recently been leaning towards the Li family, suddenly began to waver again.
The cultivation families in the county seat naturally posed a threat to the people of Qingyun County.
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East Market.
Li's five shops remained open for business as usual, but there was noticeably more discussion about them.
Li Yuanshan held the account book, calculating anxiously as he went.
"Young Clan Chief!"
"Today's customer traffic is down by 10%!"
"Some people went to look at the Xu family's carriages!"
Li Yuanlie sat by the door with his sword in his arms and yawned.
"They just watch the spectacle but don't buy anything."
"What's it to us?"
Li Yuanshan angrily said:
"You know nothing! This is called market confidence fluctuation!"
Li Yuanlie thought about it carefully.
"Can I cut it?"
"..."
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Private room on the second floor.
Zhao Yuancheng rushed over, his expression grave.
"Young clan leader, I've heard of Xu Cheng'an."
"He has quite a reputation among the younger generation in the county town. Although he may not be considered top-tier, he is backed by the Xu family."
"If he publicly sides with the Wang family, many people will bet on the Wang family again."
Li Tianheng also frowned.
"That gray-haired old man is at the eighth level of Qi Refining; he's not easy to deal with."
In terms of sheer strength on paper, the Wang family has indeed suddenly become much stronger.
All eyes were on Li Xuan.
Li Xuan, however, was leisurely flipping through an account book, as if he hadn't heard anything.
After a moment, he looked up.
"Are you done talking?"
Everyone was taken aback.
Li Xuan put down the account book, his expression calm.
"The Xu family's arrival is a helping hand to the Wang family."
"This is also an opportunity for us."
Zhao Yuancheng was stunned.
"Chance?"
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Li Xuan got up and walked to the window, looking at the flow of people on the street.
"The Wang family lost on their own, so how can they blame the situation in Qingyun County?"
"If we invite people from the county town and still lose—"
A slight smile played on his lips.
"Then it's not a matter of the situation."
"The Wang family is truly incompetent."
The expressions of everyone in the hall were shocked.
Only after these words were spoken did everyone realize how ruthless his perspective was.
The guests from the county town seemed to be there to support the Wang family.
However, if they cannot control the Li family, it will only cause the Wang family to lose face.
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Zhao Yuancheng gasped.
"You want to use the Xu family as a stepping stone?"
Li Xuan said calmly:
"They brought it themselves."
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at the same time.
Inside the Wang family ancestral home, Xu Chengan was inspecting the properties, surrounded by a crowd.
After looking at the grain shop, he gently shook his head.
"The pricing is crude, and the accounting is chaotic."
After looking at the pharmacy, he frowned and said:
"Inventory management is terrible."
Several Wang family managers were covered in cold sweat, but dared not refute.
Xu Chengan walked to the street corner and saw a steady stream of people at the Li family's shop not far away. A hint of contempt flashed in his eyes.
"This is the Li family?"
Wang Tonghai said in a deep voice:
"Exactly."
Xu Chengan smiled and closed his fan.
"I'll go take a look tomorrow."
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night.
In the study at Black Rock Mountain.
Li Xuan looked at the system panel, lost in thought.
[The entry of external forces]
[Family Main Storyline Upgrade]
[Current Luck: 329]
[Tip: Defeating the visitors from the county town will greatly increase your family's reputation.]
[Additional Bonus: Activates talent attraction effects]
Attracting talent?
Li Xuan's eyes brightened slightly.
What the Li family lacks most right now is not spirit coins, but people.
Alchemists, formation masters, skilled warriors, and business savvy individuals.
If we can use this battle to make a name for ourselves in the county town, the benefits will far outweigh the immediate gains.
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Footsteps came from outside the door.
Chen He clasped his hands in greeting and entered.
"Young clan leader, the Wang family has sent a message."
"Tomorrow at noon, Xu Cheng'an will host a tea party in the East Market and invites all the families of Qingyun County to attend."
Li Xuan smiled.
"Hold a tea party?"
"This is an attempt to establish authority first, and then intimidate my Li family."
He stood up, straightened his sleeves, and looked calm.
"Let everyone know that the shop will be open as usual tomorrow."
"in addition--"
"I'll go get a cup of tea too."
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The night wind blew through the window, and the lights flickered.
The Wang family thought they had invited reinforcements.
Li Xuan, however, already regarded the other party as his next stroke of luck.
Chapter Thirty-Three (End)