I Can See Your Combat Power
Chapter 1473 - Chapter 1473 Chapter 723 About to Leave_2

Chapter 1473: Chapter 723: About to Leave_2 Chapter 1473: Chapter 723: About to Leave_2 After all, they definitely couldn’t tolerate this group of peasants receiving the same treatment as themselves. This vanity typical of noble progeny could be particularly sensitive in such situations.

Tang Chun noticed Tang Luo’s dilemma and thought he was worried about how to take people away.

Kindly, he suggested, “Minister Luo need not worry too much; it’s merely about two thousand people. You could discuss it with Xu Changge, who is currently stationed at the Jiejiang City Chief’s mansion.”

“What would we discuss?”

Tang Luo, confused, said, “The people have come to relay a summons from the Sword Master, and they only arrived on a merchant ship. How could it accommodate so many old folks?”

His mother, Xu Shuhui, was fond of grandeur and being sentimental, meaning the family’s maids, cooks, and stewards were definitely reluctant to change, and there were also quite a few old spirit and wild beasts.

The scale of the family’s relocation this time would only be larger than the previous trip to visit relatives. He estimated that, in the end, they would have to go their separate ways, with a few family members traveling by ship to Yuanzhou first, and the rest of the large troop escorted by land by the Falling Star army.

“Don’t underestimate Xu Changge’s influence,”

Elder Tang Chun said with a smile, “The ship docked at Chaochang’s South Port is no ‘ordinary merchant ship.’ Don’t just speak of adding a mere two thousand people, even ten times that number would be more than enough!”

“You must be joking…”

Tang Luo, astonished, asked, “What kind of ship could be that big?”

“It seems that in recent days, Minister Luo has not paid attention to the situation in Chaochang. No wonder you doubt this matter.”

Tang Chun didn’t intend to explain too much but instead said to Tang Luo, “Why don’t you ask for yourself?”

With that, the elder was about to turn and leave the quiet room when Tang Luo stopped him: “Wait!”

“What else is it?”

“These people listed here, do we really need to take them all? Can we discuss this?”

Tang Luo, holding his forehead in dilemma, said, “Can we only take half?”

“Don’t joke, Minister Luo,”

Tang Chun waved his hand, “Please make sure to bring all these young people to Yuanzhou!”

…

Chaochang

As the largest port city in the southeast of Longzhou, the people of Chaochang were naturally worldly.

No matter how delicate the contraption, it seemed mundane in Chaochang.

Many locals even believed there was nothing left in the world that could impress them.

Until a floating island appeared at sea, and the great fish emerging from the spongy waters caused waves that made one think the apocalypse had arrived.

If not for the unique flag of the Xu Clan from Yuanzhou planted on the island, many local warriors from Chaochang would have wanted to explore the island together.

After all, they had never seen a floating island before, let alone one this large.

…

Jiejiang City, Chief’s Main Hall

Xu Shuhui was making difficult choices and perhaps did not realize how many useless items she had bought.

As a once-enthusiastic participant of the Xiling auction, and a major landowner on Golden Avenue, Xu Shuhui personally embodied what it meant to shop with passion.

Compared to the usual methods of shopping by item, length, block, or piece, the First Lady’s dictionary was filled with dire phrases like “bought them all” and “send this batch directly to the mansion.”

Thus, when it came time to move, Xu Shuhui was surprised to find the things she thought had drowned out in Xiling reemerging before her.

“Madam knows you are sentimental, so during the flood, the Master immediately moved the Xiling mansion to the North Mountain. What you see, Madam, is all of the Master’s sentiment for you; please bring them all.”

Uncle Fu pointed towards several storehouses at a distance and spoke to Xu Shuhui.

Touched, Xu Shuhui naturally wanted to take all these items with her, but the days of sorting had made her realize there were simply too many items.

Just the servants, spirit and wild beasts, and basic materials alone could fill the Wancheng Treasure Ship. Although Xu Changge had said to bring everything, reason told Xu Shuhui that with such a massive quantity, some choices were needed.

Despite her reluctance to part with these trophies of exhaustive shopping trips, Xu Shuhui, acutely aware that circumstances had changed, decided to allocate the limited slots to the household’s servants and attendants. After all, she knew these individuals thoroughly, and they had accompanied her through trials and tribulations over the years; she could hardly bear to leave them behind.

“Let’s decide on this: prioritize the people. These worldly possessions can be forsaken.”

Xu Shuhui forced herself to turn her gaze away from the glimmering storeroom and said to Chang Fu, “But the people and magical creatures we have now definitely won’t fit on the merchant ship. Some arrangements will have to be made for them, get a headcount of everyone as soon as possible to start organizing.”

“Madam, rest assured, Chang Fu will handle it immediately.”

After Chang Fu left the hall, Xu Shuhui suddenly clutched at her chest, her face stricken with agony, and tears began to well up in her eyes.

This startled Xu Changge as he entered, and he asked with concern, “Little sister… what’s wrong?”

“Big brother, the territory I’ve fought for over the years is lost!”

Suppressing the grief and suffocation in her heart, Xu Shuhui confided in her brother.

Hearing his sister’s explanation, Xu Changge shook his head and chuckled, “Little sister, you underestimate your brother. Seeing the scale of your operations last time, how could I not know that the Tang Sect Head is wealthy? So, when I accepted the summon this time, I specially brought Kun Island here to take your entire family with us!”

“Kun Island!?”

Xu Shuhui covered her mouth, her eyes wide with surprise, “Sword Master actually agreed to let you bring out Kun Island?”

“It’s just sitting idle otherwise.”

Xu Changge shrugged, “Since cleaning up the sea demons, Kun Island has been unused. Using it to transport your family is making the best use of it.”

“Quick, hurry up and inform the housekeeper!”

Upon hearing that Kun Island was coming, Xu Shuhui urgently waved to the guards outside the door, “Whether it’s the servants, slave workers, or the magical and wild beasts, and even the household items, we must not lose a single one. Quickly organize the merchant ships and move everything to Kun Island!”

The ordered guards hurried out, their frantic manner making Xu Changge shake his head, just about to speak.

Then, a particularly tall and robust figure descended from the sky, landing in the courtyard in front of the door. There was no one else who could come and go so freely besides their own young master.

Seeing Tang Luo appear, Xu Shuhui’s eyes lit up, and she stood up to greet him.

“Luo Er, have you finished dealing with your matters?”

“Not yet.”

Tang Luo scratched his head sheepishly, “I’ve been given a task by the sect that I simply can’t handle, so I had to come to Second Uncle for help.”

“My great-nephew, if you need anything, just say the word. Your Second Uncle has got this!”

Upon hearing that Tang Luo came to seek him, Xu Changge enthusiastically patted his chest and promised.

“Thank you, Second Uncle.”

Tang Luo respectfully thanked him and then asked, “Second Uncle, does the Sword Master’s summon mention any requirements about who can come along?”

“Are you thinking of bringing people to Yuanzhou?”

Xu Changge immediately picked up on the key point from Tang Luo’s phrasing.

“Yes.”

Tang Luo nodded, “I’ve several organizations under me, including a combat department. These people all rely on me, and even if I must leave, I have to first make arrangements for them.”

“Truly, a young hero!”

Xu Changge praised, “When your Second Uncle was your age, I was just fooling around outside with nothing to show for it! And here you are with such a large following, impressive!”

“Second Uncle, please stop teasing me.”

“This isn’t teasing!”

Xu Changge waved his hand, earnestly saying, “Fame comes early, and you’ll see how much easier a loyal organization will make things for you. The Sword Master’s summon specifies only your immediate family of nine, but it’s not unusual for a distinguished family’s son to have followers who’d swear loyalty to the death.”

“This is it, I’ve decided for you. As long as they’re your subordinates, no matter the number, they can all go with you to Yuanzhou. But there’s one condition!”

Xu Changge held up a finger, gravely saying, “You can’t bring any senior members of your direct lineage to Yuanzhou. If discovered, even your Second Uncle can’t protect you!”

“Thank you for your concern, Second Uncle!”

Tang Luo bowed deeply in gratitude.