I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 293 - 209: Yue Family’s Old Ancestor! Various Tactics!

Chapter 293: Chapter 209: Yue Family’s Old Ancestor! Various Tactics!

Inside High Willow City.

Amidst the Yue family.

The current patriarch of the Yue family, at the peak of the Refining Essence Realm.

However, the item at his waist was made from an eerie object, personally bestowed by the old ancestor.

At this moment, his expression ice-cold, he looked down and said, "Earlier, the Observatory’s Commander came knocking, and the old ancestor, who was in seclusion, awakened in extreme fury."

"Before this seclusion, the old ancestor had told you all that ill-gotten wealth must not be taken, and from now on, conduct legitimate business that complies with the law, and stop causing the Observatory to come knocking!"

"I also told you that the old ancestor intended to cultivate Commander Wu Chang of the Observatory and did not wish to antagonize him."

"Unable to restrain your own greed, you once again participated in a corruption case involving expansion materials."

The patriarch, with his hands behind his back, said in a deep voice, "You have violated both the laws of Qifeng Prefecture and the family law, how should you be dealt with?"

Kneeling below were more than twenty members of the Yue family, half of them direct descendants.

At this moment, all were trembling, knocking their heads in admission of guilt, daring not speak a word.

"Patriarch..."

The Great Elder of the Yue family stepped forward, frowned, and said, "No one is perfect, who can be without fault? This expansion of the city involves significant interests, to them, obtaining even a bit allows them to practice cultivation without worry for many years."

"Facing such unexpected wealth, a moment of confusion is perhaps understandable."

"Moreover, they conducted the affair with some method, and none of the people involved in this were direct descendants of the Yue family."

"Closely considered, it doesn’t even count as complete embezzlement of materials, it indeed fits within the rules."

"Ultimately, didn’t they hand over the expansion materials as required?"

The Great Elder slightly gestured and said, "Since they have completed the handover of the materials, by the law, it complies with the rules! As for family law, a heavy penalty suffices, but it does not amount to a capital crime..."

"Without sculpting, jade cannot become a tool."

Just then, an ancient voice came from outside, saying, "Those scraps and corners, it is time to carve them... these years, while the old man secluded himself, the Yue family has gathered dust, it’s time to clean away this dust."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense.

Everyone fell prostrate, kowtowing towards the outside.

Even the patriarch of the Yue family quickly descended from his high seat.

And the Great Elder, too, knelt towards the outside, tremblingly said, "Old ancestor, they are not scraps or dust, but members of the Yue family, your descendants, carrying the blood of our Yue family within them!"

"Precisely because they carry the blood of the Yue family, from birth, theirs is a life without worry, far superior to ordinary people."

The old ancestor’s voice was emotional, he sighed and said, "But you all are still not satisfied, wanting to squeeze every last drop from ordinary people! This bit of oil you extract could cost ordinary people their lives, but the silver it brings you wouldn’t even suffice for a drink..."

Following that, everyone looked up and saw a tall and burly old man walking in.

His demeanor was majestic, like a lion, displaying an imposing aura.

His beard and hair were thick, his eyes bright, sweeping over the crowd.

No one dared meet his gaze, all bowed their heads.

"The Yue family has participated in the construction of High Willow City, seeking a haven for descendants, where they can live and thrive without worry, a place to continue the lineage."

"And I, in my time, participated in the expansion of the outer city, seeking a broader sanctuary, to protect more citizens."

This ancestor, in a stern voice, said, "The Yue family has made significant contributions to High Willow City, being among the very founders! Thus, you are fortunate to be born into the Yue family, with a lineage and status above ordinary people."

"Speaking from the heart, the ancestor of the Yue family fought till now, descendants becoming people above others, this too brings joy to my heart."

"But if you can rise higher by your own merit, I will be even more gratified."

"You can be people above others, in fine clothes and with jewels, this is the achievement of the Yue family, the glory of your fortunate birth into the Yue family!"

"But you mustn’t step over the bodies of innocent people to elevate yourselves!"

The voice was heavy and ice-cold, as if frost had formed in the hall.

Nobody dared respond.

The old patriarch ascended to a higher position, turning to look down upon the crowd.

"This embezzlement case was well executed by you, you managed to clear yourselves, but in my eyes, you have also stripped away your own consciences."

In his eyes, a hint of anger emerged, he said sternly, "No wonder I, in these recent thirty years, have been in prolonged seclusion, and yet unable to achieve Qi Refining and God Transformation."

"It appears the descendants of the Yue family have forgotten the ancestral teachings, lost the original intent, I am ashamed before the ancestors."

"This matter shall not involve favoritism, immediately report it to the City Guard Mansion, then to the Observatory, for impartial dealings, whether it be execution, imprisonment, or forced labor, let it be dealt with accordingly!"

With a bang!

The chair behind him suddenly shattered!

And the gaze of the old patriarch landed on the current patriarch and the Great Elder.

"As for you two, one the patriarch, the other the Great Elder, you failed to govern properly, the family law was not strict, leading to a deteriorating family atmosphere."

"You two, hand over all the family treasures that you possess!"

——

At Linjiang Station.

Chief Clerk Yang had sorted out the evidence, listing the names.

"These days, all the visitors from various places have left the city, freeing up quite a bit of space, and the City Guard Mansion has ordered, for the outer areas of High Willow City, every outermost quarter must take in at least six hundred people from outside the city."

"Together with Linjiang Square, nearly six thousand people have been taken in already, all are ’craftsmen’ needed for the future city expansion!"

"And according to the rules of Qifeng Prefecture City, after they enter the city, High Willow City must take responsibility for their food, lodging, and clothing."

"And also distribute a small amount of silver coins daily, as compensation for their labor."