Wu Yuan's burst of strength made several Wu family executives who were originally depressed feel a little relieved.
If Wu Yuan won the fourth place in the Wuyuan competition three months ago, he would have great hope of becoming a 'class master' in six or seven years.
today?
In just over three months, he has reached the level of a sixth-grade martial artist from a seventh-grade warrior. How amazing is the progress?
Regardless of the future, just now, Wu Yuan is already one of the few warriors in the Wu family!
There are nearly a thousand tribesmen in Li City, but there are only nine sixth-grade martial arts masters, less than the number of two palms.
You can see how few martial arts masters there are.
The Hengyun Sect's most elite army, the Nanmeng Army, is stationed in Nanmeng Mansion. The recruitment threshold is only "martial arts masters".
"Wu Yuan is indeed a rare genius of our Wu family. If the clan leader knew about it, I'm afraid he would be extremely happy." The young man in black robe sighed: "It's a pity."
"If Wu Yuan had been given another three to five years to fully grow up, how could we be so troubled today?"
Several people in the meeting hall remained silent, and most of the joy just now dissipated.
yes!
Far water cannot quench the near thirst. No matter how amazing Wu Yuan's talent is, he is only a sixth-grade martial artist at the moment.
Only those with level five and above can truly be called a 'master'.
"Uncle Long, Grandpa Six, Uncle Dongyao..." Wu Yuan flipped his palm and put a stack of banknotes and a small amount of broken silver on the table: "I can practice so fast because I bought some cultivation items and spent a lot of money.
It’s not small, this is what’s left of me, it’s all here.”
A total of more than 800 taels of silver.
In fact, Wu Yuan received a total of three thousand taels of silver and one hundred taels of silver as a reward from the martial arts competition.
After excluding some of the expenses at home and the silver needed to purchase a large amount of body tempering pills, there was still a total of more than 1,700 taels left.
only.
Wu Yuan did not want to expose the "one thousand taels of silver" he initially received. Besides, he still had uses for the remaining silver.
"Wu Yuan, your cultivation is a big deal. You can take the money." As the accountant, 'Grandpa Six' spoke directly.
He is the master of the sixth house, has a reputation as a scholar, and has a very high status. Even the patriarch Wu Qiming respects him very much.
A clan is like a small country, and its financial rights are very important.
"Zhuangzi in the south of the city has been destroyed and the clan members are dead. Saving the clan leader is the top priority right now." Wu Yuan shook his head and said: "Grandpa Six, please accept these banknotes. As for my cultivation, I will find a way."
Said.
Wu Yuan did not allow the other party to refuse and continued: "Uncles, although Uncle Dongyao has roughly told me what happened, why did the Liehu Gang do this?"
"I, Mr. Wu, run a cloth business, so I don't have any conflicts with the Liehu Gang." Wu Yuan said softly.
Only by knowing the causes and consequences can we prescribe the right medicine.
"Wu Yuan, logically, you don't need to know, but with such strength, you are indeed qualified to shoulder the burden of the family, so I will tell you." Wu Dongyao said softly.
Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
The reason why he exposed part of his strength.
Firstly, it is to reveal one's strength step by step, to pave the way for the future, and to avoid a sudden burst of strength one day in the future, attracting the vigilance and undue attention of the peerless experts in this world.
Secondly, I kept a low profile before to avoid trouble, but if disaster strikes, I still act timidly, which is stupid.
Only by showing your strength today can you convince your clansmen and solve the disaster faster.
"The reason is that the Liehu Gang wants our tribute this year to be increased from 3,000 taels of silver to 8,000 taels of silver, and we are not allowed to discuss it at all!" Wu Dongyao said.
"Huh, it's common practice for these gangs to collect money, but how can it be increased like this?" The young man in black robes on the side also snorted coldly.
When Wu Yuan heard this, his brows raised.
Three thousand taels increased to eight thousand taels? No more, no less, exactly five thousand taels of silver. What a coincidence?
Or is it intentional?
Who is the big shot behind the Liehu Gang?
"Gangs like these, in order to keep the water flowing, collect annual money, bank money, and passing money are usually not too harsh." Wu Dongyao seemed to be worried that Wu Yuan did not understand, and explained: "Whether it is growing crops or doing business, the income is usually difficult to
Drastic changes, if exploited too much, will lead to resistance."
"If you resist, there will be casualties."
"The goal of gangsters is to get money without fighting," Wu Dongyao said.
Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
The Hengyun Sect has to collect taxes, and the people at the bottom are already under great pressure to survive. Once they are cornered, they will naturally join forces with gangs and bandits to fight for their lives.
Taking high risks to join a gang and become a robber is for money, not for risk.
This behavior of the Liehu Gang is very abnormal.
It should be noted that the Wu clan still has hundreds of people, and they can also pull out an elite team of hundreds of seventh-grade warriors and sixth-grade martial arts masters.
If you really want to put it together, you are a tough guy.
"A few days ago, the clan leader went to the Liehu Gang in person with five thousand taels of silver." Wu Long said in a low voice: "I wanted to discuss it, but unexpectedly, the Liehu Gang turned against them, killed two of the accompanying clan members, and detained them.
The clan leader."
"Subsequently, the Fierce Tiger Gang sent a cavalry team to kill my Wu family's Zhuangzi in the south of the city. Fortunately, we gave the warning early and evacuated quickly along the river."
"Even so, six clan members died."
"Zhuangzi has also been destroyed." Wu Long's eyes turned slightly red: "The Liehu Gang also said that we must collect another 8,000 taels of silver to send over before the clan leader can be released."
"otherwise!"
"Not only is the clan leader going to die, but the other Zhuangzi in the south of the city cannot be saved either. I, the Wu family, will never even think of leaving the city again."
Several senior executives of the Wu family had gloomy faces, while Wu Yuan showed a trace of anger on his face.
Kill people, destroy the village, and ask for another eight thousand taels of silver?
It's too much to deceive.
"Do you want to bow your head?" Wu Yuan said softly.
Since they were asked to come back to collect money, it was obvious that the Wu family chose to surrender and give in.
"If you don't bow your head, what can you do?" Wu Dongyao said with a bitter smile: "The clan leader is in their hands, and the strength of the Liehu Gang is ten times that of my Wu family. If we really fight hard, we may be able to cause some losses to the Liehu Gang, but my Wu family
It’s completely over.”
"Even if we don't save the clan leader, if we can't leave the city, the livelihood of our Wu clan will be in question."
Wu Yuan was silent.
Cloth store business is impossible without leaving the city. It is impossible to purchase raw materials in the city. This is unrealistic.
It's not easy to live away from the city.
With a family of several hundred people, just eating and drinking every day is a huge expense. If they can only get in and out, the Wu family will not be able to support it for long.
"Is there enough money?" Wu Yuan asked.
"Selling some properties, plus the amount you gave me, is barely enough." Accountant Six sighed softly: "But the news has spread, and everyone is trying their best to lower the price, so the properties cannot be sold at a high price."
Wu Yuan nodded slightly.
Since ancient times, there have been few people who offer help in times of trouble, and many who add insult to injury.
"Where is the clan?" Wu Yuan said softly: "Can I ask for their help? And where is the Yamen?"
"As long as the Liehu Gang doesn't go into the city to kill people or slaughter villages and towns on a large scale, the Yamen will not care at all." Wu Dongyao shook his head and said: "As for the clans? They are thousands of miles apart, and it will take several days for the news to spread."
"Besides."
"Even if the clan is willing to help, water from afar cannot quench the thirst nearby. How can the Liehu Gang really be helped?" Wu Dongyao sighed.
Wu Yuan already understood in his heart.
No one can count on it.
If the Liehu Gang targeted all the villages or large towns, they would naturally not be able to suppress them, but now they are only targeting the 'Wu Family', which will not cause much backlash, and everyone is happy to watch the excitement.
"Uncles, I will go find the dean today." Wu Yuan said.
"The president of the martial arts academy is powerful, but he can't mobilize the two armies." The young man in black robe on one side shook his head and said, obviously not counting on it.
"Wu Yuan."
The sixth accountant said, "Go ahead. Dean Zhang has many friends. If he is willing to help you, there may be a way to save you."
"Yes." Wu Yuan nodded and left the meeting hall directly.
Looking at Wu Yuan's leaving figure.
"Uncle Six." Wu Dongyao frowned and said, "Don't say that the martial arts academy will not intervene in this matter. Even if it is willing, what can we do?"
"We all know it's useless." Accountant Six shook his head slightly: "But Wu Yuan is willing to contribute to the family, is it possible that he still refuses? It will only make him feel more painful."
"Supporting him blindly will not give him a sense of belonging."
"If you let him pay, he will have a constant love for the family." Grandpa Liu said.
Several people in the meeting hall were thoughtful.
"okay."
"Ignore Wu Yuan for now, he can do whatever he wants. Let's continue to think of ways to collect enough money. The sooner we can rescue the clan leader, the better."
…
After walking out of the meeting hall, Wu Yuan only said a few words to his mother and then left the courtyard of the Wu family's ancestral residence.
"Going to find Dean Zhang?" Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.
He is not naive.
The adult world is about interests.
Why should the dean fight against a large gang on behalf of the Wu family? What benefits can be given to the other party? In Wu Yuan's view, there is a faint flavor of conspiracy behind this matter.
"Fire Tiger Gang?" Wu Yuan was walking on the street.
In his mind, he recalled the scenes of the patriarch helping his family, as well as the six corpses lying on the ground in the ancestral compound just now.
Of the eight clan members who died, the bodies of two of them could not even be recovered.
"It seems."
"You can only rely on yourself." A hint of murderous intent flashed deep in Wu Yuan's eyes.
... After a familiar journey, he returned home and changed into clothes he had bought not long ago but had not yet worn. He also used the "bone-changing" technique to disguise himself as a tall, thin young man.
Wu Yuan rushed directly towards the stars.
This time, it's not about buying elixirs, but real weapons that can be used to show blood.
When it comes to life and death battles, suitable weapons are the first priority.