Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 409: Chapter 395: If you don’t make a move soon, this old man will cross the river!

Xiang Qiaohe sat next to Ye Changkai, ”Since Mr. Ye has such leisure and elegance, then I shall keep you company.”

”Oh!” Ye Changkai looked at him in surprise, ”Aren’t you afraid that someone else will beat us to the punch?”

”If you’re not afraid, what is there for me to fear?” said Xiang Qiaohe.

”Hahaha, how interesting~~” Ye Changkai laughed heartily.

What does it matter if he beats us to the punch?

To obtain the Jade Dew Spirit Peach, it’s not about who kills Yang Zhenshan to get it, but who brings Yang Zhenshan’s head to Mountain River Tower to claim the bounty.

So, beating someone to the punch is meaningless; the crucial point is being the ”cuckoo” that catches the early worm.

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Inside a nondescript residence in the heart of Xinglong Prefecture City.

Luo Jingsong and Sun Chunsheng sat facing each other with indifferent expressions.

Both were from the Star Moon Sect, yet they were not well-acquainted.

Luo Jingsong was the Hall Master of Yuheng Star Hall, one of the Seven Stars Hall, while Sun Chunsheng was the Sword Protector of the main hall.

The position of Sword Protector in the main hall was somewhat akin to a Guest Elder—a high status but without real power.

Hence, Luo Jingsong did not fear Sun Chunsheng much.

The two did not have a superior-subordinate relationship, nor a distinction in status.

However, Sun Chunsheng did come from the main hall, and he was carrying out the main hall’s orders, so Luo Jingsong followed them.

”Yang Zhenshan is strong, and he’s the General of Chongshan Town. Have you considered the consequences of trying to kill him?” Luo Jingsong asked.

”We’ve considered it, but the Jade Dew Spirit Peach is very important to the main hall!” Sun Chunsheng said in an indifferent tone.

”How important?” Luo Jingsong pressed.

”More important than Yuheng Star Hall!” replied Sun Chunsheng.

Luo Jingsong’s face darkened.

If it’s more important than Yuheng Star Hall, does that mean the main hall would sacrifice Yuheng Star Hall for the Jade Dew Spirit Peach?

Although he had suspected this before, Luo Jingsong couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger upon hearing Sun Chunsheng’s words.

However, he did not argue with Sun Chunsheng, as it was pointless.

Sun Chunsheng was merely the Sword Protector of the main hall, following orders, and could not influence the main hall’s decisions.

”I understand. I will help you retrieve the Jade Dew Spirit Peach!” Luo Jingsong said coldly.

Then he stood up and left.

He had completely lost hope in the main hall, a feeling that had been growing over the past five years.

Seven Stars Hall was merely an extension for the main hall to gather gold and silver, it never cared about their life and death.

For years they had striven to meet the main hall’s demands, only to be treated as expendable.

Without Yuheng Star Hall, the main hall could simply create another.

But if he lost Yuheng Star Hall, could he create a new one?

Without Yuheng Star Hall, whether he could survive was another matter.

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On the banks of the Ru River.

The sound of horse hooves shattered the boastful glow of the twilight.

On the riverside dock, a number of Martial Artists in various attires watched the coming cavalry troop.

As the distance closed, the dock’s Martial Artists grew increasingly noisy.

”Is that Yang Zhenshan?”

”It should be. It’s said Yang Zhenshan is tall and burly, with an extraordinary bearing. Seeing him today, it seems the rumors are not unfounded!”

”Hehe, I’ve heard General Yang is quite bloodthirsty. Five years ago, during the battle in the Northern regions, General Yang, with just a thousand Cavalry, slaughtered more than a hundred thousand Hu Zei. A few months ago, he even burned tens of thousands of Northern barbarian Cavalry at Guanshan Pass!”

”Among the border town generals, General Yang is definitely one of the most astute and courageous!”

Many Martial Artists watched Yang Zhenshan, who was rushing by, and started discussing among themselves.

As the gold list from Mountain River Tower spread, Yang Zhenshan’s name became widely known in worldly society, turning him into a figure recognized by all in merely a few days.

”I wonder if General Yang can escape this disaster! I heard many are eyeing his bounty!”

”There are always those in this world who disregard dynastic loyalty for the sake of profit!”

There are also heroes in the worldly society.

Not all Jianghu Martial Artists are the kind that disregard morality for their own cultivation.