Gu Qianqian couldn't help but feel a little angry. She pursed her lips and glanced at Xiao Yang bitterly. She felt wronged.
This made Xiao Yang feel very awkward. He didn't know how to comfort her.
"Come, come, come, everyone. Xiao Yang and the three pavilion elders took care of the Blood Ancestor and saved Flame City. Let's all toast to him."
The Zhao Family Head couldn't bear to watch the two jealous women fight. He immediately stood up and tried to smooth things over with a smile.
The other family heads, Gu Shanhe, Gu Shanqing, and the others also stood up and toasted Xiao Yang with wine cups in their hands.
Even Lan Jiaoye and Gu Qianqian put down their jealousy for the time being. They picked up their wine glasses and took a small sip symbolically.
This made Xiao Yang breathe a sigh of relief. He gave the Zhao Family Head an encouraging look. If the Zhao Family didn't give Xiao Yang a way out, Xiao Yang would've been caught in the jealous battle between Lan Jiaoye and Gu Qianqian. In this formal occasion, he would've been laughed at.
In fact, the Zhao Family Head also had his own thoughts.
His daughter, the woman surnamed Zhao, was sitting beside her. She saw Lan Jiaoye and Gu Qianqian sitting beside Xiao Yang, fighting over a man's affection. Her heart was filled with grievances, and her eyes were red with tears.
The Zhao Family Head also felt sorry for his daughter.
After everyone drank their wine, Xiao Yang put down his cup and cupped his fists. "Everyone, this time, we were able to destroy the Li Family, take in the Blood Ancestor, and save the victims. It was all because of everyone's efforts. So, if I want to thank someone, I have to thank you."
"You're welcome."
"Xiao Yang, you're too humble."
A series of polite greetings reverberated in the air. Although they were polite and modest on the surface, they were overjoyed in their hearts.
They had indeed worked hard and were recognized by Xiao Yang. Naturally, they were happy. As long as there was merit, they would definitely be rewarded.
The reason they respected and respected Xiao Yang so much was because Xiao Yang had contributed the most. He was also the one who led them. When they were about to enter the Li Family's underground prison, it was also Xiao Yang who stopped them. Otherwise, they would've died in the basement like the hundreds of cultivators who had died before. It could be said that Xiao Yang had done them a great favor.
As long as Xiao Yang said something, they wouldn't have any objections. They all knew what kind of person Xiao Yang was.
Xiao Yang raised his hand and signaled for them to be quiet.
The family heads fell silent and looked seriously at Xiao Yang. They all knew that the main topic was coming up — the division of benefits.
Xiao Yang slowly said, "I'm not from Flame City, and my goal isn't here. I'm about to head to the Poison Sect, so it's better to leave Flame City's matters to you locals. I suggest that you all form a merchant group and run Flame City together. You'll each take a share of the profits. This will save the various families and factions from fighting each other to the death."
"Brother Xiao Yang's words are reasonable. We Flame City's people should be united."
Family Head Zhao hurriedly expressed his opinion. He knew that as long as he followed Xiao Yang closely, he wouldn't miss out on a piece of meat.
From the perspective of peace and righteousness, Xiao Yang's suggestion was very appropriate. No one could refute it, and no one wanted to.
The other family heads echoed his sentiments.
They were all overjoyed. They could all tell that Xiao Yang had no intention of participating in Flame City's management and distribution of benefits. This way, they could get a bigger slice of the cake.
Thus, they were all in favor of Xiao Yang's suggestion of a merchant group alliance. Now, it was time to discuss their share of the profits.
Xiao Yang swept his gaze over Gu Shanhe, Gu Shanqing, Chen Zhifu, Li Qinghe, and the others. "You've all contributed greatly, so why don't you take twenty percent of the profits from this merchant group?"
Twenty percent was quite a lot. After all, they didn't have to contribute anything. All they had to do was sit quietly and wait for others to deliver benefits to them.
Gu Shanhe, Gu Shanqing, and the others smiled wryly. With Xiao Yang as their role model, how could they have the nerve to ask for benefits? Besides, the Poison Sect was far from here, and they couldn't participate in the management. If these family heads didn't want to give up their profits, they could just make up some fake figures to trick them. At worst, they'd just give up a small portion of the profits. They might as well not take it. At least they'd gain some reputation.
Not to mention, the Poison Sect already knew what they were doing here. The Poison Sect would definitely reward them. Once they claimed the benefits of this place, the Poison Sect might misunderstand. Whether or not there would be a reward was another matter altogether.
Due to various factors, they decided to give up.
Gu Shanhe smiled. "We're just passing by. When we see injustice on the road, we draw our blades to help. We don't have any thoughts of asking for benefits. Let's leave Flame City's matters to the family heads."
Gu Shanqing, Gu Qianqian, and the others expressed their opinions one after another. Although their words were different, their meaning was similar.
Chen Zhifu, Li Qinghe, and Lan Jiaoye all had their hearts set on the Poison Sect. How could they possibly associate themselves with the Poison Sect for the sake of some benefits? They tactfully declined as well.
The family heads all accepted Xiao Yang's group wholeheartedly. At the very least, they didn't have such a forthright and magnanimous attitude.
Xiao Yang looked at them again and calmly said, "You've all heard it. Our ambitions don't lie here, so you can handle the formation of the merchant alliance yourselves. In my opinion, how about the Zhao, Qian, Lin, Sun, and Ye Clans take the lead? Everyone else will cooperate and take a share of the profits. This way, the entire city will be under your management. Of course, the specifics will still depend on yourselves. You may disperse."
Family Head Zhao hurriedly stood up and declared, "The people of Flame City have always been clear about gratitude and grudges. We won't forget the merits you've done for our city. As for the matter of the merchant alliance, I propose that you all take a position in the alliance. It's up to you whether you want to take part in the management or not. However, the profits will definitely be sent to you every month.
Family Head Zhao, what do you think? "Family Head Lin and Family Head Ye both expressed their opinions." That's how it should be. Please don't refuse. Otherwise, once word gets out, our Flame City's reputation will be ruined. "
"That's right. Those who have done well will be rewarded and those who have done wrong will be punished. There will be no exceptions. If we don't reward those who have done well, won't we be chilling the hearts of the people? Let alone us, even the citizens of Flame City won't agree. We must ask the young heroes to take a position in the alliance and take a share of the profits. "
Family Head Qian and Family Head Sun also spoke up.
Since Xiao Yang had singled out the five family heads, it meant that Xiao Yang and the others supported them. The other family heads could only submit.
At this time, if they hugged Xiao Yang and the others' thighs, then their positions in the alliance and their share of the profits would be guaranteed.
With the five family heads speaking up, the other smaller family heads could only add flowers to the brocade and chime in.
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