PDLP Chapter 30 Public Display in the East Market, the Rift in the Wang Family
Chapter 30 Public Display in the East Market, the Rift in the Wang Family
The East Market of Qingyun County was bustling earlier than usual in the early morning.
Just as the street vendors set up their wooden frames and the tavern owner lifted the door, they saw a group of people slowly approaching from the end of the long street.
Several guards from the Li family led the way.
In the middle were two wooden carts, with two disheveled monks covered in blood tied to them.
A large crowd of onlookers followed behind, and the crowd grew larger and larger.
"What happened now?"
"Whom is the Li family betting on?"
"Go check it out!"
The crowd immediately surged toward the center of the street.
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Li Yuanshan sat on the side of the bicycle, chest out and head held high, his voice booming like someone announcing good news during the New Year.
"Make way! Make way!"
"Last night, the Wang family sent men to launch a night attack on Black Stone Mountain, intending to destroy my Li family's sacred fields!"
"Caught red-handed, we ask you all to be our witnesses today!"
In short, it was like a stone falling onto a lake.
The entire street erupted in chaos.
"Destroy the spirit field?!"
"Would the Wang family do such a thing?"
"No way, a prestigious clan resorting to underhanded tactics?"
"They've already kidnapped them, how could it be fake?"
All eyes turned to the two people in the car.
One of them had his collar ripped open, revealing the Wang family steward's token.
Wang Chenglin.
Many long-time merchants recognized it at a glance, and the uproar intensified.
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If the Wang family sent a few outsiders to act secretly, it could be said that they were framing someone.
But if the butler personally intervenes, the nature of the matter is completely different.
This means the order came from within the royal family.
Moreover, the level is not low.
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Li Yuanlie walked to the side with his sword on his shoulder, listening to the discussions in the street, and grinned happily.
"Young clan leader, that's a brilliant move."
"It's much more exciting than killing someone."
Li Yuanshan rolled his eyes.
"What do you know? This is called a war of information."
Li Yuanlie thought about it.
"Can you kill someone?"
"cannot."
"That's boring."
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Second floor, by the window of the restaurant.
Zhao Yuancheng held his teacup, watching the wooden carts slowly pass by on the street, his eyes twitching.
"ruthless."
"That's ruthless."
Wang Jiagang's night raid failed, and Li Xuan immediately brought the man to the East Market for public display.
This isn't a slap in the face.
It means pressing your face to the ground and stomping on it.
The steward behind him whispered:
"Master, the Wang family's reputation is likely to suffer a significant blow."
Zhao Yuancheng shook his head.
"more than."
"This is a message to everyone who's wavering—"
"The Wang family panicked and things fell apart."
What businessmen fear most is not a strong enemy.
It's the allies who are panicking.
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In front of Wang's Grain Store.
Hearing the commotion outside, Wang Fu rushed out and just happened to see the wooden cart passing by.
When he recognized Wang Chenglin in the car, his legs went weak and he almost sat down on the ground.
"It's over..."
"It's really over..."
Several customers who were about to enter the grain store paused, exchanged glances, and silently turned to leave.
This kind of change is the most damaging.
No one was arguing or making a fuss.
He simply left quietly.
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The Wang family ancestral home.
Snapped!
The table was shattered by a single blow.
Wang Tonghai's face was ashen, and the murderous intent in his eyes was almost tangible.
"Li Xuan!"
"You've gone too far!"
The elders below the hall had various expressions.
Some were angry, some remained silent, and some had shifty eyes.
After a series of defeats, discord began to emerge within the family.
An elder said in a deep voice:
"Master, the most urgent task is to bring them back and then suppress the news."
The other person couldn't help but say:
"Why was Cheng Lin sent last night?"
"We failed to destroy the spirit field and were caught red-handed; it was a real miscalculation."
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent.
Wang Tonghai suddenly looked at the man, his gaze chilling.
Are you blaming me?
The elder's heart skipped a beat, but he still gritted his teeth and said:
"I am only thinking of the family."
Wang Tonghai stared at him for a long time, then finally snorted coldly without making a move.
But everyone could see it.
The Wang family is beginning to crack.
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Central East City.
The Li family had already parked the wooden cart in the most conspicuous spot.
Li Xuan then slowly appeared.
His white clothes were neat and his expression was calm, a stark contrast to the disheveled prisoners in the vehicle.
The onlookers automatically made way for them.
In recent days, Li Xuan's reputation in Qingyun County has grown increasingly prominent.
Young, capable, good at making money, and dares to fight the Wang family.
Many people have unconsciously come to regard him as a newly rich person.
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Li Xuan scanned the crowd, his voice not loud, but clearly carried.
"The conflict between the Li family and the Wang family is a matter between the two clans."
"Whether it's a business war or a battle of wits, it all comes down to ability."
"But destroying people's spiritual fields and severing their foundation—"
His gaze turned slightly cold.
"This is despicable."
The crowd immediately nodded in agreement.
In the eyes of cultivation families, spiritual fields are their lifeblood.
Destroying farmland is tantamount to cutting off one's path to survival.
Regardless of which side you're on, this tactic is despicable.
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Li Xuan continued:
"Wang Chenglin has personally admitted that he was acting under orders."
"Our Li family does not wish to escalate the dispute, so we are sending the person to the county government today for a fair judgment."
Zhao Yuancheng, who was upstairs, felt his eyelids twitch upon hearing this.
Pretty.
They dealt a heavy blow to the Wang family, yet they still managed to claim the title of "following the rules."
This young man is becoming increasingly shrewd and experienced in his work.
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Soon, Zhou Cheng, the county magistrate's attendant, arrived with his constables.
He frowned when he saw the Wang family steward in the car.
This is no longer an ordinary family conflict.
It involves destroying farmland, launching surprise attacks, and disrupting the order of the entire county.
Zhou Cheng said in a deep voice:
"The county government has taken him in."
"This matter will be investigated."
Li Xuan cupped his hands in greeting.
"Thank you for your help, Zhou."
No matter how powerful the Wang family is, they still have to give the county government some face.
This act of picking them up is tantamount to official intervention.
It will be difficult for the Wang family to gloss over this matter.
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Black Stone Mountain.
The news greatly boosted the morale of the tribesmen.
Many people were worried that the Wang family's night raid would cause the Li family to suffer, but unexpectedly, it turned into a victory that made them famous.
Li Yuanshan ran around carrying the account books, grinning from ear to ear.
"Young Clan Chief!"
"Customer traffic at the five shops in Dongshi increased by 30% today!"
"Two more small shops want to use our Li family's name!"
Li Yuanlie snorted from the side:
"The person I chopped down last night deserves the most credit."
Li Yuanshan didn't even look up.
"At most, you're considered a promotional gift."
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At the edge of the spiritual field behind the mountain.
Li Tianheng looked at the thriving spirit rice and medicinal herb fields with a complex expression.
The Li family went from being suffocated by the Wang family to now being able to overpower them in a short period of time.
Almost all of this was caused by Li Xuan alone.
He spoke slowly:
"When do you plan to move into the Wang family's main residence?"
Li Xuan stood on the edge of the field, gazing towards the distant county town.
"It's not the right time yet."
"The peripheral industries have not been fully acquired, and the internal rifts are not deep enough."
"Attacking the Wang family's main residence now would be a head-on confrontation."
"Wait a little longer—"
"Let them fall three points on their own first."
Li Tianheng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.
This patience is far more terrifying than a reckless attack.
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late at night.
The Wang family ancestral home was brightly lit.
The argument continued intermittently for a long time.
Some advocate for war, some for defense, and some for peace.
For the first time, the once monolithic Wang family has shown a clear split in major decision-making.
Wang Tonghai sat in the main seat, silent, his face frighteningly gloomy.
he knows.
If we can't completely wipe out the Li family—
The Wang family is about to fall apart.
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In the study at Black Rock Mountain.
Li Xuan looked at the system panel, his gaze calm.
[Successfully damaged enemy reputation]
[Family Luck +24]
[Current Luck: 298]
[Mission Progress: Directly Subjugate the Wang Family (52%)]
[Reward Preview: Opportunity to upgrade the fifth acre of spiritual land]
[Hint: The internal rifts within the enemy ranks are deepening]
We are just one step away from reaching 300 points of fortune.
Li Xuan slowly closed the account book, a slight smile playing on his lips.
The climax of Volume One is almost here.
The Wang family is also on the verge of collapse.
The night wind swept through the mountains and forests outside the window, carrying a sense of desolation.
Qingyun County will eventually be transformed.
Chapter Thirty (End)