Zhang Songling's face immediately revealed a strange expression when he heard Han Wei said that there was a problem with Lin Ye's identity.
To be honest, he investigated Lin Ye's identity just in case. He was afraid that Lin Ye was backed by those evil cultivators and didn't have any evil intentions. But he didn't expect to actually find a problem.
"Any news from Wind Sweeping Tower?"
Han Wei said, "Wind Sweeping Tower's information is that there is no such person. There is no young Xiantian martial artist called Lin Ye in the Linzhong Region. In the entire Northern Yan region, there are young Xiantian martial artists called Lin Ye, but their appearances don't match. Therefore, Wind Sweeping Tower suspects that Lin Ye is using a fake name.
But later on, Wind Sweeping Tower suddenly found out that something happened in the Wei Region's Tongzhou Prefecture.
It was because a small clan in the Tongzhou Prefecture, the Chu Clan was annihilated, but the younger brother of Azure Wave Sword Sect's eldest disciple 'Falling Rain Sword' Shen Bai was killed.
Because of this incident, Azure Wave Sword Sect issued a wanted order for Chu Xiu in the entire Wei Region. They even had a simple portrait. When I took a look, it was actually 80% similar to Lin Ye!
But according to the wanted order, Chu Xiu is only at the Blood Condensation Realm, but Lin Ye is at the Xiantian realm. Wind Sweeping Tower can't be 100% sure that both of them are the same person. Therefore, Wind Sweeping Tower only took 80% of the price. "
Zhang Songling sneered twice and said, "80% is already enough! I didn't expect that after this investigation, we actually found something good! "
Han Wei, who was at the side, asked in astonishment, "Clan Head, are you trying to sell the information that Lin Ye is Chu Xiu to the Azure Water Sword Sect? But Clan Head, the Azure Water Sword Sect is a sect from the Wei Commandery, and you should know about the relationship between the Wei Commandery and our Northern Yan. Both parties aren't on good terms. Even if they know of the news, they wouldn't dare to make a big fuss and capture anyone. "
Zhang Songling sneered, "Who said I want to sell the information about Chu Xiu to Azure Wave Sword Sect? In Wind Sweeping Tower's information, the real point isn't that Chu Xiu is wanted by Azure Wave Sword Sect, but that he doesn't have any faction behind him. Instead, he is a stray dog that fled in panic! Since the Chu family had been destroyed, wouldn't Chu Xiu have all the Chu family's assets and valuables with him? Squeezing out these things is much more worthwhile than selling the information to the Azure Water Sword Sect. "
Han Wei said hesitantly, "Patriarch, are you going to make a move on Chu Xiu? Even though according to the intel, he is only at the initial Xiantian realm, but for the Azure Water Sword Sect to put a bounty on his head, he definitely isn't a simple character. "
Zhang Songling said coolly, "No matter how extraordinary he is, he's just one person. My Zhang Family has so many people, could it be that we can't do anything to him? However, there was nothing wrong with being careful.
If Chu Xiu is willing to obediently hand over the Chu Clan's treasures, then both parties will naturally be happy.
But if Chu Xiu doesn't know what's good for him and insists on making a move, then get them to inform the Tao Clan and the other major factions of the Mountain Sun Prefecture to come after hearing the commotion. There's no need to tell them the details, just tell them that there are benefits. Get them to help me surround this Chu Xiu. At most, we will just split the profits with them. "
Han Wei nodded. This was also the rule of the Mountain Sun Prefecture. There was competition between the factions, but there was also cooperation. If one person couldn't eat it alone, then they would get others to eat it together.
After nightfall, the auction house had already sent the secret box that Chu Xiu had bid for to the Zhang Residence.
Zhang Baichen said from the side, "Father, didn't Lin Ye, no, Chu Xiu say that he has insider information? Let's open it and see what exactly is inside this secret box."
Zhang Songling nodded. He was also rather curious, but just as he was about to open it to see what exactly was inside, a servant suddenly reported that Chu Xiu had come to visit.
A gloomy smile appeared on Zhang Songling's face as he placed the secret box on the table.
After a while, Chu Xiu was brought in by a servant of the Zhang Clan. However, the moment he entered, Chu Xiu felt that the atmosphere was a little off.
Previously, Zhang Songling's attitude towards Chu Xiu was considered polite. Both of them were Innate Stage cultivators. At the very least, Zhang Songling didn't treat Chu Xiu as a junior and put on an arrogant attitude.
However, when he saw Chu Xiu enter, Zhang Songling remained seated in his chair. He didn't say a word or even move.
Meanwhile, Zhang Baichen, who was beside him, looked at Chu Xiu with a playful look on his face. He actually felt like he had gotten his revenge.
A strange look appeared in Chu Xiu's eyes as he said indifferently, "Let's exchange the goods. Zhang Clan Head, we can be considered to have a pleasant cooperation this time."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Xiu saw the scarlet box on the table and immediately reached out to take it.
But right at this moment, Zhang Songling was one step ahead and kept the secret box in his arms. This caused Chu Xiu's expression to instantly turn cold.
"Zhang Clan Head, what is the meaning of this?"
Zhang Songling replied indifferently, "Nothing much. I just want to have a chat with Young Master Lin."
"Oh? Chat about what? "A trace of coldness flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes.
Zhang Songling sat up straight and sneered, "Of course it is to chat about your identity! Lin Ye, Chu Xiu? Hehe, Young Master Chu, if I didn't investigate, I really wouldn't know that you actually have such a background. How does it feel to be wanted by one of the seven sects and eight factions, the Azure Water Sword Sect? "
Hearing Zhang Songling's words, Chu Xiu frowned, but his hand was already on the red sleeve blade.
After arriving at the Linzhong Region, he didn't hear any news from the Azure Water Sword Sect. He subconsciously thought that his arrangements weren't discovered, but from the looks of it, he must have left a flaw in his plan in a hurry and was seen through.
Chu Xiu replied indifferently, "Zhang Clan Head is preparing to report me to the Azure Water Sword Sect? But the Azure Water Sword Sect only put me on the wanted list in Wei Region. Can they send people to Northern Yan to capture me? The one I killed was the Azure Water Sword Sect's eldest disciple, Shen Bai's younger brother, not Shen Bai himself. "
Zhang Songling sneered, "The Azure Water Sword Sect cannot capture you with great fanfare. But if I were to capture you and send you to the Azure Water Sword Sect, as one of the Seven Sects and Eight Schools, how much benefits do you think the Azure Water Sword Sect will give me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Songling clapped his hands. Immediately, dozens of Zhang Clan's elite martial artists surrounded the entrance. Among them, there were five Blood Condensation realm martial artists, and the rest were the Zhang Clan's elites.
Chu Xiu's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, "Zhang Clan Head is preparing to use force? Previously, I was very sincere in wanting to cooperate with Zhang Clan Head. "
Zhang Songling shook his head, "Not at all. I also don't want to make a move. I just want Young Master Chu to understand your current situation. The Azure Water Sword Sect is a large sect in Wei Region. If there is no need, my Zhang Clan doesn't want to deal with the Azure Water Sword Sect for some petty benefits. So Young Master Chu, if you are willing to take out some treasures in exchange for your life, I can let you go. I will even take the initiative to cover up the news in the Mountain Sun Region. "
Speaking up to here, Zhang Songling's eyes revealed a trace of greed, "The Chu Clan was exterminated, and the only one left alive is you. Most of the Chu Clan's wealth should be in your hands right? Hand them over. Wealth is just a worldly possession. Life, is your own. "
Actually, from the start, Zhang Songling never thought of selling the news of Chu Xiu to the Azure Water Sword Sect. He didn't even think of capturing Chu Xiu and handing him over to the Azure Water Sword Sect.
The reason was simple. The Azure Water Sword Sect only issued a warrant for Chu Xiu. They didn't mention if anyone could offer up information on Chu Xiu or capture Chu Xiu.
The Azure Water Sword Sect was Wei Region's number one sect. To the entire Wei Region's martial arts community, everyone had to give face to the Azure Water Sword Sect. Therefore, when the Azure Water Sword Sect issued a warrant, there was no need for rewards. Some sects would even be secretly delighted to be able to form a relationship with the Azure Water Sword Sect.
The Zhang Clan was a small faction in the Northern Yan region. Even if they took the initiative to hand over information on Chu Xiu or Chu Xiu himself to the Azure Water Sword Sect, they probably wouldn't get anything good. At most, they would just get Shen Bai to express his gratitude.
And if the Zhang Clan didn't know what was good for them and demanded an exorbitant price from the Azure Water Sword Sect, then they would die a miserable death.
Therefore, after knowing the true identity of this Chu Xiu, Zhang Songling had already made up his mind. He was going to squeeze out all the Chu Clan's wealth and treasures from Chu Xiu!
The Chu Clan had been exterminated, and Chu Xiu was the only one left alive. All of the Chu Clan's wealth, cultivation resources, and other treasures were definitely on Chu Xiu's body. Adding all of these together, it was definitely a huge sum of money for the Zhang Clan.
But Zhang Songling didn't know that at that time, Chu Xiu was already seriously injured and had one of his arms crippled. Furthermore, because of Shen Mo, he died in the Chu Clan. How would he dare to stay in the Chu Clan for long?
Chu Xiu didn't have the time to search for the Chu Clan's wealth and resources. Only the silvers on him were found in Chu Zongguang's house.
Chu Xiu's eyes flashed with a cold light, "Zhang Clan Head has such a big appetite! Aren't you afraid of overexerting yourself? Your ability to rob others is even stronger than bandits. "
Zhang Songling took out an ancient bronze sword with pine patterns. This was a weapon produced in the land of Ba and Shu. It was a Fourth Revolution sword forged by a sword master from Ba and Shu. It was given to him by his eldest son, Zhang Baitao, as a gift for his 50th birthday.
Zhang Songling pointed the sword at Chu Xiu and spoke indifferently, "An innocent man will get into trouble because of his wealth. If you are a Xiantian martial artist with a strong background, then my Zhang Clan wouldn't dare to offend you.
But if you are an ordinary rogue Xiantian martial artist with nothing good on you, then my Zhang Clan wouldn't be bothered to offend you. There is no benefit in fighting to the death.
But you, Chu Xiu, are currently wealthy and are just a stray dog wanted by the Azure Water Sword Sect. If we don't make a move on you, then who should we make a move on you? "
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