C52 (1/2)
When Yang Li participated in the celebratory feast, he was frequently toasted by the rich and powerful merchants of Liuhuo City. However, he was able to use his spirit energy to force out the smell of alcohol, so he didn't embarrass himself by helping his parents block a lot of alcohol.
”City Lord!” A city lord guard ran in in panic. When Duan Qi saw this, he shouted in anger, ”What's the matter, why are you so flustered!”
When the others heard the City Governor's voice, they all stopped talking. Duan Qi looked at the guard and saw this situation. He waved his hand and called him to his side, asking, ”What's the matter?”
”City lord, the guards left in the village have been killed.” The guard whispered.
”Hmm? Killed? ” Duan Qi frowned, then said, ”Wait for me at the back, we'll talk about it later.” When the guard heard this, he immediately left.
Duan Qi stood up at the same time and said, ”Everyone, don't worry. It's just that there's a small problem with my wife. I'm really sorry that it affected everyone's mood. Everyone continue, everyone continue. I'll go deal with it first.”
”The Mayor is in serious trouble. If there's anything he needs help with, feel free to speak!” One of the merchants who was drinking till his ears turned red stood up and said, while the others also followed suit.
”It's nothing, it's nothing. It's just a small matter. I don't need to trouble everyone. I'll be leaving first. Everyone, have a good drink.” Duan Qi said with a smile, then turned around and left.
With Yang Li's hearing, he had naturally heard the guard's words. However, he didn't think too much and continued to deal with the wine of the rich and powerful merchants.
Yang Yue and Li Xue were naturally toasted by others as well, but they were both blocked by Yang Li. The two of them looked at Yang Li with a satisfied and gratified smile.
When the celebratory feast had completely dispersed, Yang Li and Li Xue supported Yang Yue back into the house. They then bowed and said, ”Father, mother, you two rest first. Your son will accompany you two tomorrow.”
”Alright, alright, alright. Li'er, you should go rest as well.” Yang Yue gently said.
”You must come tomorrow, Li'er.” Li Xue seemed to be afraid of Yang Li leaving and spoke with worry.
”Mother, don't worry. Your son will definitely come.” Yang Li laughed.
”Alright, then go back and rest.” Li Xue reluctantly said,
Yang Li smiled and nodded, then turned and left.
Over the next few days, Yang Li spent the day with his parents, talking about his life in the sect, as well as some trifling matters. He also gave his parents the pills and other things, explaining in detail how to use them.
”Hai, it's time to go.” Yang Li sighed. Although he really didn't want to leave his parents, he still wanted to cultivate. The stronger he became, the more time he would have to accompany his parents.
In the morning, Yang Li wrote a letter and called a servant in to send it to his parents.
He truly didn't want to experience the feeling of parting. After doing everything, Yang Li headed towards Duan Qi's residence. He still had to understand the matters of the village a few days ago.
”Dong, dong, dong.”
Yang Li lightly knocked on Duan Qi's door, and before long, Duan Qi's voice sounded.
”Who is it? ”Come in.”
Yang Li pushed the door and entered, directly saying, ”Greetings, City Lord. I've come this time to inquire about something.”
”Oh? It's Yang Li, you have something to say. ” Duan Qi said with a smile when he saw that it was Yang Li.
”It's like this, Mayor. A few days ago, at the celebratory feast, I heard from the guards that the guards left behind in the village had been killed. I wonder what was the reason?” Yang Li asked.
”Young Master Yang, if you don't look for me for this matter, I would like to find you to remind you to be careful. When you destroyed the mountain stronghold, only the bandit boss and the Third Master were present. It is said that the Second Master went to other places to help them establish a relationship.”
”This time, the guards in the village have been killed. I believe that the second in command has returned. If you leave the city, they might stop you.”
”The bandit leader is their brain. The reason why he was unable to exterminate them was because he had done a great service. Every time he heard the news, he would slip away ahead of time.” Duan Qi said in a deep voice.
”Mayor, you're overthinking it. I was just about to return to the sect, so I took care of it in the way.” When Yang Li heard this, he casually said it. At the same time, he understood why Duan Qi, who was at the fourth level of the Spirit Movement Stage, was unable to exterminate the mounted gangsters.
”If Young Master Yang can help me deal with this, that would be for the best. I thank Young Master Yang on behalf of the citizens of Liuhuo City.” Duan Qi cupped his fists and said.
”City lord is too polite, but after I return to the sect, my parents would like to ask City lord to take care of me.”
”It's just a small matter. Rest assured, Young Master Yang. As long as I'm in Flaming Fire City, nothing will happen to Young Master Yang's parents!” Duan Qi patted his chest and guaranteed.
”Alright, many thanks Sir Mayor. I'll be leaving first. Goodbye, Sir!” Yang Li nodded and flew out of the city.
”...”
Outside of Liuhuo City, not far from the mounted bandits' village.
”Brothers, that brat has come out. I hope you guys won't go easy on him.” The Second Leader said to the people around him with a cold expression.
He had already found a helper several days ago and had gone to the city to investigate personally. After finding out about Yang Li's identity, he had even arranged for spies at the city gates in order to obtain news of him as soon as Yang Li had left and block him off.
”Second brother, don't worry. Since you have already joined us, we will naturally do our best to help you.” A fatty said with a face full of smiles.
”I hope so, but don't be careless. Although he is only at the fifth level of the Blood Tempering stage, he killed my big brother at the third level of the Spirit Movement Stage!” The Second Leader said again.