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Chapter 1525 - 1518: Adapting to the Role

Chapter 1525: Chapter 1518: Adapting to the Role

"It’s fine, then return and report back to your Sect Master. If your Sect Master has any problems, he is welcome to come here and negotiate with us. Of course, if your Sect Master also refuses to follow the rules, don’t blame us for turning hostile and pretending not to recognize you. I have already said that the holy person has a far shorter temper than I do, so I hope you can urge your Sect Master accordingly." Cheng Ziang spoke unhurriedly, his tone increasingly filled with a murderous intent.

"I understand. Then, I will take my leave first, until we meet again..." Pojun said with a clasped hand gesture before waving his hand and leading away all the disciples of the Wuyun Sect.

After the members of the Wuyun Sect had left, the area suddenly became much more spacious, with only the onlooking townspeople remaining. Cheng Ziang watched the Wuyun Sect people leave, then redirected his gaze to the Town Mayor and asked with a smile, "I wonder if the Town Mayor is satisfied with this solution?"

"Satisfied... Satisfied..." the Town Mayor hesitated before speaking.

"You don’t have to say such insincere words. I can tell," Cheng Ziang said with a smile, "Actually, I’m well aware that none of you want to pay even a penny, but there’s always a price to everything. You can’t develop chaotically like this. We also don’t want to offend the Fengyu Dynasty’s Imperial Court because of you, which would not benefit us at all."

"The Manor Lord speaks the truth," the Town Mayor said, once again clasping his hands and then showing a worried expression, "It’s just that... I’m afraid the Wuyun Sect won’t let this matter rest so easily, fearing their retaliation eventually..."

"We will take care of this matter properly before we leave; you don’t have to worry about it," Cheng Ziang responded, his gaze suddenly becoming cold, and his tone followed suit, "You don’t really think we spared their lives because we were afraid of offending them and didn’t dare to deal a fatal blow, do you?"

"I wouldn’t dare think so; I hope the Manor Lord can see the truth," the Town Mayor said nervously.

"If you want to solve the problem with the Wuyun Sect once and for all, it’s actually quite simple. You just actively pay taxes to the Imperial Court and declare your allegiance to them, letting them protect you. In this way, you can perfectly bypass the Wuyun Sect, paying one less tax. Merchants should be the most sensitive to prices, right, Town Mayor?" Cheng Ziang asked.

"Right, right," the Town Mayor hurriedly nodded.

"So you never really wanted to solve the problem from the start. You only thought about getting rid of the people who harm your interests, completely forgetting the responsibilities you need to carry. This is somewhat excessive," Cheng Ziang said with a smile.

"Indeed, indeed..." the Town Mayor continued nodding.

"Well then, the matter is temporarily resolved. There’s nothing else; everyone is dismissed," Cheng Ziang stated, "Today the saint is in a foul mood. If you continue to make noise and chaos here, don’t say I didn’t warn you."

"Understood, thank you for the reminder, Manor Lord," the Town Mayor said, scared into a cold sweat, hastily nodding his head and then turning to wave everyone away.

As the last group of people left, the scene suddenly became empty. Cheng Ziang looked at the broken pieces of swords still on the ground, and then exchanged glances with Feng, each wearing a mask. They shared a knowing smile and turned to head back inside the courtyard.

When they arrived in the courtyard, Baiyue and Hu Daoke, who were responsible for keeping watch and setting up the firepower, had also returned. Hu Daoke, cradling the Yuanzi machine gun, let out a regretful sigh, "What a pity. With so many people, if I opened fire, I guarantee they’d all be taken care of within ten seconds."

"I don’t think it’s a pity at all," Cheng Ziang shot a look at him and said, "If you hadn’t followed my orders and had opened fire directly, it wouldn’t have been something that could be resolved by just talking."

"Little Fengye is also impressive, managing to take down everyone in an instant and even subdue their leader. Truly worthy of being the Sword Saint’s junior sister," Hu Daoke patted Feng’s shoulder, saying happily.

"However, judging by their attitude, these people don’t seem convinced. I expect they will come back to cause trouble," Baiyue said, looking in the direction where the Wuyun Sect had retreated, with a bit of worry in her voice.

"What worries me more is whether they might resort to underhanded tactics," Cheng Ziang pondered.

"Such as?"

"Such as a night raid, for instance," Cheng Ziang said.

"Actually, with your approach, you’re making both sides unhappy, have you noticed?" Baiyue looked at him and said.

"Can’t help it. Mediating in the middle, whichever side we lean towards, we would be irresponsible to the other side. Actually, I also quite enjoy playing the villain. Anyway, we don’t live here permanently. When they make a fuss in the future, it won’t be our turn to deal with it," Cheng Ziang said, spreading his hands.

"Isn’t that a bit irresponsible?" Baiyue frowned slightly, asking with some concern.

"I don’t think so. People here have always been irresponsible. Haven’t you noticed?" Cheng Ziang shrugged his shoulders and said, "The Fengyu Dynasty can’t control this place, and the people here don’t want to be controlled. The Wuyun Sect seizes the opportunity to stir trouble. If any one of these three parties had taken the initiative to do something, things wouldn’t have turned out this way. So, can you still say they’re responsible?"

"But this means we’re going to have a tough time. We’d better be careful these next few days. We need to worry not only about people from the Wuyun Sect but also about the townspeople." Baiyue analyzed.

"So, if there’s no need, don’t go out casually, and be careful when you eat, in case you get poisoned," Cheng Ziang said, spreading his hands.

"No way, it’s that dangerous? If I had known, I wouldn’t have taken this damn job," Hu Daoke clicked his tongue.

"Not quite, not quite," Cheng Ziang waved his hand and said, "Actually, I also think that our approach has been rather soft. You know, in the feudal era, nothing was cheaper than human life. Some people only listen to our suggestions when they see blood."

"Does that mean we’re going to attack the Wuyun Sect?" Hu Daoke asked, his brows dancing with excitement at these words.

"There’s no need for that," Cheng Ziang said, "But if someone comes to cause trouble again, we will no longer need to hold back our martial powers. We need to demonstrate these powers to the fullest, to make them understand a principle: saints, sacred and inviolable, not being bloodthirsty doesn’t mean saints can be bullied at will."

"Does that mean we’re looking to fight a big battle?" Hu Daoke asked.

"Anyway, it’s always right to be ready to fight at any time, but there’s no need to be too tense. After all, we have Xiao Fula as our early warning and reconnaissance system," Cheng Ziang said.

While they were talking, the door was suddenly opened. Tangmo took the lead, walking in front and respectfully welcoming Luo’er out of the house.

At this moment, Luo’er had fully entered into character, every move he made was dignified. A thin veil covered his face, and though his eyes were half-closed, his stunning emerald-green pupils could still be clearly seen.

"Greetings, Saint!" Upon seeing Luo’er emerge, Cheng Ziang, Baiyue, and Feng immediately knelt on one knee, bowing their heads in a gesture of submission.

"Eh, why is everyone suddenly kneeling? Do we have to put on a show even here?" Hu Daoke asked, somewhat bewildered.

"Black Tortoise, what are you hesitating for?" Tangmo looked at Hu Daoke, his voice completely different from usual.

"Eh... uh, greetings, Saint..." Hearing Tangmo’s cold and unfamiliar tone, Hu Daoke first froze, then immediately knelt on both knees, prostrating himself on the ground.

Ironically, Hu Daoke, who was the slowest to react, turned out to be the most devout and respectful. While the others simply kneeled on one knee, he prostrated himself fully on the ground in worship.

"Is everything settled?" Luo’er tried to control his tone, issuing a grave voice.

"Yes, everything is settled," replied Cheng Ziang without daring to lift his head, respectfully.

"They will still come to cause trouble, right?" Luo’er asked coldly.

"Yes, it’s possible..." Cheng Ziang began nodding and then hesitated a bit before speaking.

"I want a definite answer," Luo’er said.

"They definitely will come!" Cheng Ziang answered with a firm tone.

"Don’t worry, the divine will protect us. If there are any more disruptors, they shall be killed without mercy!" Luo’er spoke and suddenly turned around, going back inside the house.

"Your will shall be obeyed, Saint," said Cheng Ziang, bowing.

Watching Luo’er return inside, and after Tangmo closed the door, Cheng Ziang and the three others finally let out a sigh of relief and stood up from the ground.

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