Chapter 96: Senior Brother, Became the Young Master of Someone Else’s Family
In the main hall of Jiang Mansion, the atmosphere was so silent that anyone could hear a pin drop. The seven remaining branch hall masters sat there, staring blankly at Pei Lianxue, holding the sword.
Tick tock…
A drop of bright red blood fell from the tip of the spirit sword, landing at her feet.
Pei Lianxue, observing Hua Qinyu’s eyes rolled up in the main seat, raised her spirit sword again, prepared to strike her twice, before swiftly chasing the black-clad man who had just escaped.
However, Ye Anping spoke up, “Madam, there’s no need.”
“Um… Oh.”
Pei Lianxue hesitated, nodded, and forcefully swung the spirit sword towards her side.
Swish…
All remaining blood on the sword was shaken off, and then the spirit sword turned into a stream of light, flying back into her storage bag.
Ye Anping walked to his junior sister’s side, took out a handkerchief, wiped the blood off her hands, and glanced at Hua Qinyu. A single sword had severed her heart, leaving no chance for survival.
In a strict sense, it would be better to deliver another blow. Still, the main purpose of having his junior sister attack Hua Qinyu was not to kill her but to establish authority within the Dragon-Slaying Society before dealing with other hall masters.
Originally, Ye Anping thought that if Hua Qinyu survived his junior sister’s attack, he would say, “Since you followed our father for decades, I will spare your life.” Unfortunately, his junior sister was too powerful, and Hua Qinyu was truly foolish.
Ye Anping glanced at the humanoid back door on the wall that his elder brother Liang had installed, sighed softly, and then turned to the seven hall masters remaining in the main hall. He bowed respectfully, “Hall Master Chen, Hall Master Xu… My father’s entrepreneurial venture was cut short, and now the forces in Duchun City are mixed. For the Dragon-Slaying Society to endure, unity is essential. Punishments and rewards should be consistent. It’s not suitable for dissent. Following my father’s will, I returned to Jiang Mansion today. I fear that the entrusted task may not be effective. I humbly ask for the assistance of all seniors!”
After speaking, Ye Anping bowed deeply and performed a polite gesture. At this moment, the seven people in the hall finally snapped out of their daze. They looked at Ye Anping as if relieved, nodding in response.
The scholar-like man stood up, taking the lead in saluting Ye Anping, “We have followed Brother Jiang for decades and recognise the name ‘Jiang’. Young Master, you are too kind.”
“Thank you, Master Xu.”
Subsequently, the others stood up one by one, bowing respectfully.
“Madam Hua is treacherous. Today, we will consider this as a blood sacrifice to Brother Jiang in the heavens.”
“Thank you, Hall Master Chen.”
“To be honest, Young Master Jiang, before your return, I was worried whether you could shoulder the responsibility of being the young master of the Dragon-Slaying Society. But now I worried too much. I will recognise you as the leader of the Dragon-Slaying Society from now on.”
“Thank you, Hall Master Liu.”
“Young Master, I am not very articulate, but I’ll just acknowledge you as my young master anyway. Accept my respect!”
“Thank you…”
After expressing gratitude to each hall master, Ye Anping pretended to be relieved, took a deep breath, and then gently took Pei Lianxue’s hand beside him, saying,
“Let me introduce this young lady. Her name is Pei Lianxue. I met her when I was ten years old while practising in the forest. I took the initiative and made a three-life commitment to her. Originally, I planned to bring her back to meet my father after establishing the foundation, but unfortunately, my father left too hastily…”
Hall Master Xu nodded and then bowed to Pei Lianxue, “She is talented and beautiful. I greatly admire Miss Pei’s sword skills…”
Pei Lianxue’s eyes lit up at the mention of talent and beauty, and she quickly nodded in thanks, “Um…”
“Let’s skip the formalities,” Ye Anping interjected. “While I gathered some information before returning, after being away for seven or eight years, I am not familiar with the affairs of Duchun City. Therefore, for the time being, the tasks of the Dragon Slaying Club will remain as they are under the management of the hall masters.”
He looked back at Hua Qinyu on the main seat, pondered for a moment, and said,
“As for the Seven Fragrance Hall led by Aunt Hua, and its management of medicinal materials business, it will be temporarily taken over by Hallmaster Xu’s Chunfeng Hall. Any objections?”
Everyone lowered their heads in silence, indicating agreement.
After a while, Ye Anping nodded and said, waving his sleeve,
“You all can go back for now. In a few days, I will invite all the hall masters to Jiang Mansion to discuss future matters.”
The individuals bowed in agreement and then one of them gave a stern look to Hua Qinyu behind Ye Anping before leaving the main hall one after another.
Once everyone had left, Ye Anping called a few servants from Jiang Mansion.
“You, bury Aunt Hua peacefully in the mass grave outside Duchun City. Afterwards, take some people to Qixiang Hall and bring back all the spirit stones from there to Jiang Mansion.”
“Peacefully bury her in a mass grave!”
The servants were puzzled, not understanding how to bury someone peacefully.
“…”
Ye Anping didn’t pay them any attention and continued,
“Also, inform the maids and servants at Aunt Hua’s house that those who want to stay can do so, and those who want to leave can receive three hundred spirit stones and depart on their own. Jiang Mansion will not trouble them.”
“Yes!”
Watching as those people moved Aunt Hua out of the main hall, Ye Anping breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn’t help but think that dealing with these “internal family matters” related to social obligations was both troublesome and exhausting.
In theory, such matters in a noble family were usually managed by the lady of the house. No wonder, in this world, disciples of noble families would immediately marry after reaching adulthood.
With a wife to handle these things, the husband could truly devote himself to the family’s Dao and business.
“Sigh…”
Ye Anping sighed deeply, suddenly feeling the urge to marry a fellow cultivator and return home sooner. However, it was not feasible. Not to mention the vast distance of a hundred thousand miles to the Hantian Kingdom, the land was fraught with danger. Moreover, considering the timeline of the game, Xi Yue should only be around six and a half years old at this point.
“…”
Pei Lianxue, hearing his sigh, approached with a question, “Husband, are you tired?”
“No, just feeling a bit nostalgic all of a sudden,” Ye Anping replied, looking at Pei Lianxue with a helpless smile. He then took her hand and continued, “Come, junior sister, let’s go see our accommodation for tonight.”
Upon hearing this, Pei Lianxue was momentarily shocked, frowned, and countered, “Husband, not junior sister, but madam.”
Ye Anping was surprised, realising how deeply she was immersed in the role, and chuckled, “Well, there’s no one else around now. I called you madam a few times before but found calling you junior sister more natural.”
Pei Lianxue became instantly displeased, raised her voice slightly, and insisted, “Madam!”
“Alright, madam.”
“Um, husband.”
“How old are you? Still fond of playing house,” Ye Anping teased.
Pei Lianxue averted her gaze, and pursed her lips but soon burst into laughter. “Just like it, and besides, it was you who suggested it, husband.”
“Fine, then this husband will play along.”
Shaking his head, Ye Anping led her out of the main hall. He intended to visit the backyard of Jiang Mansion, inquire with the servants and the accounting department, and consider whether it was necessary to sell the mansion for spiritual stones after the Chilong Mansion incident.
However, just as he exited the main hall and took about thirty steps towards the backyard, he spotted a man in black with a grim expression standing by the lotus pond.
The man’s clothes were torn in several places, a testament to the authenticity of the earlier “fake fall.”
Ye Anping paused, feeling a momentary confusion. Nonetheless, he approached Pei Lianxue and greeted, “Brother Liang, you haven’t left yet?”
Upon hearing the greeting, Liang Zhu’s left eye twitched involuntarily.
Buzz buzz buzz—
“…”
