Zhang Decheng's attack on South Edict Manor must have been instigated by someone else. Otherwise, there was no need for Zhang Decheng to do such a thing, because Zhang Decheng's cultivation was still far from the Red Lotus realm. It would be wishful thinking for him to become a Hall Master. The position of Hall Master wasn't as simple as the Cave Master of East Arrival Cave. Zhang Decheng hadn't even reached the Red Lotus realm, so the Traversing Moon Palace Lord couldn't possibly appoint a Blue Lotus realm cultivator as a Hall Master. Furthermore, based on Zhang Decheng's capabilities, Hall Master Huo Lingxiao wouldn't allow him to control two manors at the same time.
Even though Yang Qing knew that He Yunye was backing Zhang Decheng, he had always been guessing who He Yunye would send to reap the fruits of South Edict Manor. Now that he saw Wan Shunchang's appearance, Yang Qing couldn't help but sneer. It seemed that it was this guy. Before this, he was still wondering how that idiot Zhang Decheng could come up with such a brilliant plan. So it turned out that someone had personally come to advise him.
"It's Deacon Wan!" Yang Qing was neither servile nor overbearing. He cupped his fists slightly and announced in a loud voice, "Zhang Decheng led his troops in rebellion and attacked my South Edict Manor. He has already been annihilated by me. I led my troops here to exterminate the remnants of Ever Peace Manor. I didn't expect Deacon Wan to be here as well. What a coincidence." There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
Wan Shunchang was shocked in his heart. He couldn't tell if it was real or not, but he instantly came up with a plan. Regardless of whether Zhang Decheng was dead or alive, if Zhang Decheng was dead, then he wouldn't be able to take South Edict Manor. Taking down Ever Peace Manor would be the same. Seeing that the harvest of the Orbs of Will was imminent, he couldn't let Yang Qing pick this peach.
He then put on the imposing manner of a superior and shouted from above, "Nonsense! Hurry up and back off! Immediately lead your troops and scram from Ever Peace Manor. Otherwise, don't blame me for reporting you, Yang Qing, to the Hall Master for conspiring against the law! "As he said this, he even cupped his fists in the direction of Suppressing Second Hall to show his respect.
But how could Yang Qing be so easily fooled? Since he dared to bring his troops to occupy Ever Peace Manor, he naturally had already made up his mind. With a wave of his hand, he pointed at Wan Shunchang and suddenly ordered, "Surround him! Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy! "
His subordinates were secretly shocked. The Manor Head had actually ordered them to surround the Deacon of Suppressing Second Hall! He wouldn't cause any trouble, right?
However, everyone had slaughtered their way to this point, so there was no need to say anything more. Moreover, everyone's future was already tied to Yang Qing's shoulders. No one dared to disobey.
Immediately, five Mountain Chieftains led several hundred horsemen and charged to both sides, surrounding the grand hall of Ever Peace Manor.
On the other hand, Yang Qing, who still had a group of subordinates surrounding and protecting him, had a calm expression as he sat upright on his dragon steed.
The expression of the maid beside Wan Shunchang changed, but Wan Shunchang was enraged. He pointed at Yang Qing below and shouted angrily, "Yang Qing, what are you trying to do? Are you trying to rebel? "
"The Hall Master will make the decision on who is rebelling. There's no need for you to worry. You're just a Deacon, so you have no right to punish the Manor Heads!" Yang Qing sneered, "Deacon Wan, why are you here? Could it be that he has some ulterior motives? "
"What intentions could I possibly have? It was common for the Deacons of Suppressing Second Hall to visit the various manors. Don't tell me you, Yang Qing, need my permission? "
"Oh! That was strange. Since Deacon Wan had come to Ever Peace Manor for a stroll, could it be that he had no eyes? Don't you dare say that when Zhang Decheng led his troops to attack my South Edict Manor, you stayed in Ever Peace Manor and didn't know anything at all! If you knew, why didn't you report it in time and think of a way to stop it? Instead, you're still distorting the truth here. What are your intentions? "
Rendered speechless by Yang Qing's words, Wan Shunchang flew into a rage out of humiliation. He couldn't possibly say that it was the orders of his superiors, could he? He rebuked, "Impudent!"
"There are some things that everyone is well aware of. You know very well what kind of filthy ideas you're planning." Yang Qing suddenly raised his hand and pointed straight at him, shouting without restraint, "Wan Shunchang! Get out of Ever Peace Manor immediately! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite! "
Wan Shunchang flew into a rage and said, "Shameless boasting! I'm standing right here. I'd like to see what you dare do to me! "
"Then I'll let you see clearly!" Yang Qing casually flipped his hand over, and Zhang Decheng's severed head flashed out from his storage ring. Holding it in his hand, he angrily said, "Zhang Decheng's severed head is right here. Beheading him is as easy as slaughtering a chicken or a dog. It's as easy as taking something out of my pocket. I can easily take it! Don't you want my South Edict Manor? Feel free to come. This severed head will serve as a warning! Wan Shunchang! I'll give you one last chance. Get out of Ever Peace Manor immediately. Otherwise, I'll chop off your dog head. Present the severed heads of two villains colluding with one another and plotting to rebel to the Hall Master! "
Wan Shunchang angrily shouted, "You dare!"
"I've already beheaded Zhang Decheng. I don't mind killing one more. You see if I dare!" Yang Qing waved his finger and shouted the order. "Ready!"
At his command, all the troops immediately brandished their weapons. All of them glared at the grand hall like a tiger watching its prey, waiting for Yang Qing's final word to 'kill'. Then, they'd launch their attack.
This overbearing aura caused Wan Shunchang's face to contort a little. The handmaidens beside him turned pale.
"Yang Qing! I'll let you be smug for now. Let's see how you'll explain yourself when you reach Suppressing Second Hall! "
"You don't have to worry about that!"
Wan Shunchang finally gave in under the circumstances. He turned around and called out to his handmaidens, "Let's go!"
If it was a one-on-one duel with Yang Qing, he wasn't afraid of the latter because his cultivation base was two grades higher than Yang Qing's.
But if Yang Qing were to hold him back, coupled with the joint attack of several hundred people, he definitely wouldn't be able to withstand the charge without the assistance of his dragon steed's legs.
Even if Yang Qing didn't make a move, he wouldn't be able to withstand the impact of so many dragon steeds charging at him. He also wouldn't be able to outrun the dragon steeds.
What's more, Yang Qing had eliminated Zhang Decheng so easily. This made him even more uncertain.
Hence, Yang Qing wasn't afraid of him. If it were He Yunye here, then Yang Qing definitely wouldn't be able to do anything and could only obediently retreat from Ever Peace Manor.
The two of them could be seen flying down from the grand hall, but they were stopped by a large group of troops eyeing them like tigers watching their prey.
Blocked, Wan Shunchang turned around with a gloomy expression. Yang Qing coldly scoffed, "I won't see you out!"
The surrounding crowd immediately parted to form a path. Wan Shunchang brought his handmaidens and dashed away, retrieving his dragon steed from the back of the mountain, and dejectedly galloped away.
Yang Qing didn't seem to take Wan Shunchang seriously. He immediately ordered his subordinates to sweep through the entire Ever Peace Manor.
This kind of matter naturally didn't require the Mountain Chieftain to take action. Nine Mountain Chieftains had already gathered by his side.
Xiong Xiao asked worriedly, "Manor Head, will Deacon Wan start a rumor in front of the Hall Master when he returns to Suppressing Second Hall?"
Yang Qing snorted, "Do you believe that he wouldn't even dare to mention today's matter in front of the Hall Master?"
Someone asked curiously, "Manor Head, why is that?"
"There are some things that you don't understand, and it's not convenient for me to tell you. All in all, I shouldered the infamy of seeking refuge with He Yunye, yet He Yunye still made a move against me. Wan Shunchang's eagerness to reap the fruits of his labor and his unwillingness to let go must have played a part in it. He must have felt that I, Yang Qing, was a pushover, and someone was happy to oblige him. Others can help Wan Shunchang, but I can't, and I can't help him. He bullies me, and if I help him, what will happen? Now that things have come to this, if I take a step back, Wan Shunchang will become the master of Ever Peace Manor. If I force Wan Shunchang to return empty-handed, who will be the one losing face? Such an incompetent bastard still dares to start a rumor in front of the Hall Master, as if he's afraid that others won't know he's a good-for-nothing? However, today's matter can't be hidden from the Hall Master. So as long as Suppressing Second Hall doesn't have a new master, they won't use a good-for-nothing like Wan Shunchang. He can forget about ever standing out, and don't expect to oversee an area. He'll just obediently be his Deacon. Why should I, Yang Qing, be afraid of him? "
After listening to Yang Qing's words, the Mountain Chieftains were suddenly enlightened. They nodded in admiration, more or less learning a thing or two from him. It turned out that sometimes, being unyielding was also a method. At the same time, they were more confident in Yang Qing's decision to attack and occupy Ever Peace Manor. Since the Manor Head was still clear-headed and calm, and had a well-thought-out plan, then there was nothing to be afraid of.
Qing Mei and Qing Ju glanced at each other, and the two handmaidens' worried hearts relaxed. Along the way, they had seen the Manor Head turn defeat into victory, and turn the tides of the battle. The two of them admired their Master even more.
Yang Qing turned to face the crowd and said, "I carried the infamy of relying on He Yunye, and practically emptied my entire fortune. In this battle, all of you have followed me through fire and water, but I don't have anything to reward you with. Fortunately, the harvest of Orbs of Will is imminent, so I can only use the harvest of Ever Peace Manor to reward all of you. Xiong Xiao! "
"Present!" Xiong Xiao cupped his fists.
Yang Qing smiled and said, "You were able to lure Liu Jingtian to come to our aid in this battle. Your contributions cannot go unnoticed. You deserve the greatest credit in this battle. This year, aside from Mount Shaotai's harvest, I'll allow you to occupy two more mountains of Ever Peace Manor's territory! "
Everyone immediately revealed envious looks. This was equivalent to possessing three mountains' worth of harvest in one go.
Xiong Xiao happily thanked him, then turned around and cheerfully cupped his fists towards the Mountain Chieftains.
The other Mountain Chieftains didn't fall behind either. Aside from the harvest of their respective mountains in South Edict Manor, Yang Qing also allowed them to occupy one mountain each in Ever Peace Manor. This meant that each of them could have the harvest of two mountains this year.
These nine Mountain Chieftains had undoubtedly divided up the ten mountains of Ever Peace Manor. Xiong Xiao, who had made the greatest contribution and occupied an extra mountain, immediately realized that something was amiss. It seemed that one person was missing. If he occupied two mountains, then what about Qin Weiwei's share?
If it had been someone else, it might not have been a big deal, but Qin Weiwei was Manor Head Yang Qing's adopted daughter. This wasn't something he could easily swallow.
Xiong Xiao immediately smiled bitterly and said, "Mountain Chieftain Qin has suffered great losses in this battle. Your subordinate is willing to give up a mountain to Mountain Chieftain Qin."
Yang Qing raised his hand to stop him. "She only has herself to blame. She actually jumped into such an obvious trap, and almost implicated my entire South Edict Manor. I, Yang Qing, may not be completely impartial, but I can still clearly distinguish between rewards and punishments. You don't have to think too much about it. Just accept the credit that belongs to you. There's no need to say anything more! "
"Yes!" Xiong Xiao cupped his fists in acknowledgment. He was secretly delighted. The Manor Head had always treated him well. There was nothing more to say. It was not in vain that he had followed and risked his life for so many years.
The following matters were simple. After sweeping through Ever Peace Manor, Yang Qing then ordered the troops of each Mountain to clean up the mountains of Ever Peace Manor that had just been distributed.
The Mountain Chieftains under his command were all in high spirits. Without the slightest hesitation, they carried out the orders thoroughly. They no longer had the fear and trepidation they had before attacking Ever Peace Manor.
What a joke. Once they were done, the benefits would all be theirs. Who wouldn't be willing to do something that had benefits? They wanted to do a good job even if it meant risking their lives, so they naturally obeyed Yang Qing's orders. One by one, they led their troops and ran as fast as they could. They had to settle the matter before Suppressing Second Hall ordered them to return to South Edict Manor. They were afraid that they would lose their benefits if they were late. Their execution efficiency was extremely high.
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