In the north, there was a small city called Long Camel City.
This was a city close to the Northern Sands Dynasty. It was the border between the two countries. The place was filled with all sorts of people, and it was the favorite place for the underworld between the two countries to stay. The county officials here were basically just decorations. It was difficult for them to manage everything here. As long as nothing too big happened and they could get through it safely, they would be thankful.
The county magistrate here was controlled by the Murong family. The Murong family was a big family in Long Camel City, and there was a King in the family. The county magistrate was their family member.
If there was no King, the county magistrate here would be even more sullen. This was an arrangement made by the Imperial Court after many considerations.
Even so, when the Murong family obtained the position of county magistrate, they were unable to properly manage the city. Until a year ago, when a young man came here and became the county magistrate's advisor, everything changed.
This young man was called Yang Wen, and it was said that he was the Imperial Court's new top scholar. No one knew how he offended someone, so he was stripped of his title and sent here to be a homeless man.
At first, Yang Wen wasn't an advisor. He went to the county magistrate and used his eloquence to say that he could restore peace to Long Camel City in a year, and increase the city's income by five times. If he couldn't do it, he was willing to commit suicide in court. It was this kind of arrogant words that moved the county magistrate and made him stay as an advisor.
That's right, this Yang Wen was Yang Wu's brother. He was like a fish in water in Long Camel City, because he had already fulfilled his promise. In less than half a year, he had made Long Camel City peaceful, and the city's income had skyrocketed.
The county magistrate was very happy with Yang Wu, and his daughter had even started to chase after Yang Wen. He was ready to keep Yang Wen as his son-in-law.
How exactly did Yang Wen manage to make this chaotic little city stable and increase the tax revenue?
Actually, it wasn't difficult. He just made a few plans and let the county magistrate carry them out, and he fulfilled his promise.
First, he opened up a free trading area, and let the people of the two countries trade what they needed. He also sent people to protect them.
Second, he recruited and comforted the various martial arts organizations, and prevented them from doing anything extreme. He also gave them certain benefits, and each took what they needed.
Third, he reduced the exploitation of the people, and gained their support. He picked out the elites from the people to strengthen the county magistrate's guards, and strengthen the management of the city.
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As these regulations were carried out in an orderly manner, Long Camel City became peaceful. Yang Wen's name resounded throughout the city. Both the black and white sides liked this scholar who loved to read.
Yang Wen loved reading, and he loved reading the books of the saints even more. When he was reading, he could make people feel peaceful. He could make people listen to him, as if they were being cleansed.
As a result, both the good and the bad handed over their children to Yang Wu to teach. Yang Wen also became a teacher in the private school. Other than handling the affairs of the court, he also taught these children.
These children all liked this teacher. After listening to his class, they all became smart and sensible.
Just like that, both the righteous and evil sides expressed their respect towards Yang Wen. A Quasi-King even said that if anyone dared to touch Yang Wen, he would kill their entire family.
Other than that, Yang Wen was very friendly. No matter where he went, people would greet him. He would also respond with a warm smile and get along well with everyone.
One day, Yang Wen was called to the Murong family. The Murong family wanted him to be their son-in-law, and wanted him to be engaged to the number one beauty of Long Camel City, Murong Jin.
Originally, Yang Wen didn't have the heart for love, but he really couldn't stand Murong Jin's infatuation with him. He also had a good impression of her, so he agreed to the engagement first. It wouldn't be too late to get married after notifying his parents.
Just imagine, a woman would bring him food every day, regardless of the wind and rain. She did not care about what others thought of her. She would accompany him to court every day. She would be satisfied with the short time they spent together. She would never ask for anything. She would only silently do what she should do. When he needed her, she would appear. When he did not need her, she would quietly leave. But no matter what, she would always appear at the coincidental time and bring the hottest food to him.
Even if he was a block of wood, he would still be moved by her.
He gradually got used to having her by his side. He also learned to let her grind ink for him, learn to let her help him wash his clothes, and tidy up his clothes. Except for the last step, they seemed to have gotten used to this kind of life.
He told her about his family matters, and she didn't leave him like a frightened tiger. She still accompanied him every day, and encouraged him. It wouldn't be long before he could return to King City and welcome his parents. He was very moved, and this woman deserved his care.
The engagement was a joyous event, and the Murong family was very lively. There were more than a hundred people in the Murong family, and they all gathered in the courtyard to eat and drink. They also wanted to see the son-in-law who was about to come.
But disaster suddenly fell from the sky. Several evil people suddenly killed their way into the Murong family.
"Hey, it's really lively. I'm just hungry. Prepare a few seats for us brothers." The one-eyed man in the lead sneered.
Apart from the one-eyed man, there were three other people behind him. All of them gave off an extremely dense aura of kings. The aura they released was so oppressive that it was difficult for everyone present to withstand it. They were definitely not here to eat, but to kill.
The Murong family was greatly shocked. They didn't even have the mood to eat or drink. The men all stood out, and the old, weak, women, and children all retreated back home. As the head of the Murong family, Murong Yangkang stood out. He cupped his hands and said, "May I ask if you are the Black Hand List's one-eyed man?"
"Hehe, since you know it's this lord, then it's easy to talk. First, have someone bring out some good wine and good food." The one-eyed man laughed, then walked over and kicked over a table full of wine and food. He didn't look like someone who was looking for food at all.
Murong Yangkang didn't dare to get angry. He said in a deep voice, "Sir, why have you come? If you want to drink wine, then you're welcome. If you're looking for trouble, then my Murong family is not to be trifled with."
Murong Yangkang was the king of the Murong family. He was at the early stage of the Earth Sea Realm. In Long Camel City, he had a lot of prestige. He was a person who had seen a lot of the world. Facing someone in the top twenty of the Black Hand List, he wasn't afraid.
"I told you to prepare some good wine and good food. Didn't you hear me?" The one-eyed man impatiently shouted.
Someone behind him said, "Boss, why are you wasting time with them? Hurry up and wash the blood here. It won't be too late to eat and drink later."
"That's right. The task given by the higher-ups is urgent. We have to immediately take action." Another person said.
"What's the rush? I have the final say here." The one-eyed man unhappily shouted. He then swept his eyes over the people here and asked, "Who is Yang Wen? Stand out."
The people of the Murong family instantly understood that this disaster was caused by the main character of today. Their gazes fell on the body of a delicate and pretty youth.
There was no trace of panic on the young man's face. There was a scholarly aura exuding from his body, and there was no doubt that he was a scholar. Beside him was a young girl with bright eyes and white teeth. She was dressed very beautifully today, and when the two of them stood together, they looked like a golden boy and jade girl.
The young girl was Murong Jin. She grabbed Yang Wen's hand and didn't let go. She didn't want Yang Wen to walk out. Her palms were sweating. She was extremely nervous.
Murong Yangkang was very responsible. The aura on his body fluctuated. At the same time, a war spear appeared in his hand. He shouted, "Yang Wen is already the son-in-law of the Murong family. If you want to cause trouble for him, then you're causing trouble for the Murong family."
"Who do you think you are? Go to hell!" Someone rushed out from behind the one-eyed man. He held a sickle in his hand and slashed towards Murong Yangkang.
Murong Yangkang raised his spear and blocked. A powerful energy rippled out and overturned the attacker's power. He then said in a stern voice, "We are an aristocratic family recognized by the imperial court. You will be wanted by the imperial court for your actions. Please stop."
"Do you think the people on the Black Hand Leaderboard are afraid of the imperial court? How naive! "The King with the sickle said disdainfully. He then continued to attack with all his strength.
The one-eyed man then waved his hand and had another person join the battle. Murong Yangkang was forced to retreat. The domineering energy swept through the courtyard, causing everyone to scream in fear.
The Murong family's warriors protected most of the people as they retreated. Only Yang Wen stood out and shouted, "Yang Wen is here. Please stop."
Yang Wen's voice wasn't loud, but it was clear. It carried an inexplicable power that went straight into people's hearts. It instantly caused the people who were attacking to stop.
The one-eyed man and the other Kings on the Black Hand Leaderboard all looked at Yang Wen. The one-eyed man waved at Yang Wen and said, "You're Yang Wen, right? Come over quickly. I have something to talk to you about."
Murong Jin ran over and pulled Yang Wen, "Wen, don't go."
"I can't implicate your family. I'm fine. You can go back." Yang Wen smiled faintly. He broke free from Murong Jin's hand and walked towards the one-eyed man again.
Murong Kong Yangkang blocked Yang Wen and said, "Yang Wen, have you thought it through?"
Yang Wen bowed towards Murong Yangkang and said, "Many thanks for the family head's support. Yang Wen will remember this."
Just as Yang Wen walked towards the one-eyed man, the latter waved his hand at the people beside him and said with a cold smile, "Kill them all!"
In an instant, the three Kings behind him attacked the Murong family with all their strength.
"Bastard!" Murong Yangkang roared. He used all his strength to block the attacks.
Unfortunately, the one-eyed man also personally attacked this time. He had the strength of a middle grade King. With a single attack, he knocked Murong Yangkang down. The distance between the two was not small at all.
"Ahhh!"
The Murong family's people kept screaming as they died one after another at the hands of the Kings.
Yang Wen was heartbroken when he saw this scene. He roared, "Stop it! Stop it!"
Everyone in the Mu Rong family had treated him well, but he could only watch as these people died because of him. His heart felt as if it was being cut by a knife, especially when the young girl who was running towards him without any regard for her life was struck by a merciless power. In an instant, the young girl was turned into a pile of blood, and a lot of blood splattered on his body.
"Jin!" After being stained by the blood, Yang Wen's eyes turned scarlet. He roared, and the phantoms of sages quietly appeared behind him.
On this day, Long Camel City was shocked to hear sages crying.
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