Let Me Leave?

Inside the room, all the members of the Jiang family were present.

Five useless younger brothers.

Eight younger sisters, all looking terrified with ashen faces.

And eight concubines of Jiang Dalong, namely Jiang Dao's second, third, fourth... all the way to ninth mother.

All eight concubines had tear stains on their faces.

Several of them had even knelt on the ground, clutching Jiang Dalong's trouser legs, their hair disheveled, begging desperately.

"Master, I beg you, don't abandon me, please don't abandon me, you love me the most!"

"Master, show some mercy, it's fine if you don't take me, but please take Ruyan! Ruyan is only twelve this year, take her with you!"

"Qiao'er, quickly beg your father to let him take you and escape Hengzhou."

"Master, don't abandon us mother and daughter, Ruxue is also your biological daughter, wuwuwu..."

Several concubines cried, snot and tears streaming down their faces.

His younger sisters were also wiping away tears in panic, looking at Jiang Dalong with tear-filled eyes.

Jiang Dalong's eyes were red, as if he couldn't bear to look at his daughters' pleading gazes. He violently lifted his leg and kicked over a concubine, roaring, "Enough! Stop crying!"

"Father."

Jiang Dao walked in from outside, frowning slightly, and asked, "What exactly happened?"

"Dao'er, Dao'er, you're here! Please beg your father to take your sisters with him, please take your sisters with him! You've always doted on your sisters since you were little..."

His second mother, Liu Hongyan, quickly crawled towards Jiang Dao, begging him desperately.

The other concubines also quickly crawled towards Jiang Dao, pleading with him.

"Big Brother..."

Several younger sisters, their eyes blurred with tears, looked at Jiang Dao with choked sobs.

Seeing his eldest son arrive, Jiang Dalong let out a heavy sigh, as if he had aged more than a decade. He slumped into his chair, reaching for his teacup, only to find it empty. He put it down again, looked at Jiang Dao, and said bitterly:

"Dao'er, I went to the yamen earlier. Magistrate Wang promised to leave a trace of our Jiang family's bloodline. He gave us seven spots to escape the city.

After much consideration, I've decided to let you take your five younger brothers. As for the last spot, it's for Ruyan. Ruyan is still young, only twelve this year. You seven leave Hengzhou now. I've prepared five hundred thousand taels of silver, take it all with you!"

"Big Brother..."

Hearing Jiang Dalong's arrangement, the other seven younger sisters immediately began to cry.

This feeling of being abandoned by their own father twisted their hearts like knives.

"Master, give Qiao'er one, give Qiao'er a spot!"

"Master, Ruxue is also your biological daughter, she's your biological daughter too! Let her escape too!"

"Master, why are you so biased, ah..."

Several concubines crawled towards Jiang Dalong again, crying in pain.

"Enough!"

Jiang Dalong roared through gritted teeth, like a furious lion. "If I could let you go, wouldn't I want to? I gave up a full seven hundred thousand taels! Seven hundred thousand taels only bought seven spots, what am I supposed to do? Do I have to lose all my fortune?"

Jiang Dao's brows furrowed tightly.

The magistrate had taken seven hundred thousand taels from their family to agree to send out seven people.

The price was too steep.

Since the money had been accepted, why couldn't he just turn a blind eye and give a few more spots?

Could it be that this Malevolent Spirit incident was related to the imperial court?

Was it pressure from the imperial court that made Magistrate Wang dare not take the risk, and seven spots were his limit?

"Dao'er, the silver notes are all ready. After you leave the city, you must watch over your five younger brothers carefully. From now on, you can no longer spend money carelessly. Find wives for your younger brothers one by one, and don't let our Jiang family's bloodline be severed."

Jiang Dalong sighed with old age.

"Father, there's no need to be so pessimistic. The situation hasn't reached that point yet!"

Jiang Dao shook his head.

"You don't understand!"

Jiang Dalong said with a bitter smile, "I learned some other secrets from the magistrate this time. This time, it's Heaven's will to destroy Hengzhou City. This disaster will not subside until thousands of people in Hengzhou City die. Anyone targeted by that thing has no chance of survival. Those who stay will die. Do you know?"

"Magistrate Wang knows the inside story?"

Jiang Dao asked in surprise.

"Yes."

Jiang Dalong sighed heavily. "I suspect there are imperial court personnel involved. We are just ordinary citizens. It's useless to say more now. Take the money and leave immediately before it gets dark. Second son, third son, hurry and pack your things!"

"Yes, Father!"

His few useless sons quickly responded.

They swiftly retreated.

Jiang Dalong gently stroked a black package on the table, stood up with difficulty, and solemnly handed the package to Jiang Dao. He said, "Dao'er, the silver is all here. Keep it safe. Fifty thousand taels, saved diligently, should be enough for you to live comfortably for a lifetime."

"Father..."

Jiang Dao felt a heavy heart.

Although he had only transmigrated three days ago, he didn't have very deep feelings for this Jiang Dalong yet.

But deep down, over these three days, Jiang Dalong had been extremely attentive to him. He couldn't repay this kindness.

But right now, could his martial arts, all at Grand Completion, deal with a Malevolent Spirit?

Moreover, there was the court's scheme here...

Jiang Dao fell into silence for a moment.

Not long passed.

His five younger brothers had all finished packing, taking their packages, some valuable weapons, and leading six yellow-maned horses.

As for his younger sister, Jiang Ruyan, because she was too young, she had to ride on the same fast horse as Jiang Dao.

"Heh heh, Master Jiang, what are you doing here?"

Suddenly, a voice laced with a half-smile rang out. The Changbai Old Daoist appeared not far away, a smile on his face, and said, "You're not running away, are you?"

Jiang Dalong's heart tightened. He quickly chuckled and said, "What are you talking about, Daoist? How could that be? I'm just sending them out to do something. They'll be back soon."

"Doing something? Do you need this many people?"

The Changbai Old Daoist chuckled. "May I ask what you're sending them to do? I smell the scent of banknotes. Young Master, your package must have a lot of money in it, right?"

Jiang Dao's expression darkened, and killing intent surged within him.

That old man was pushing his Jiang family too far!

Now he had to question everything!

Yesterday, he had even pocketed tens of thousands of taels from his family, and not a peep was heard.

"Daoist, you jest. I'm just worried about a Malevolent Spirit attack here. I'm sending them to the east side of the city to look at houses, preparing to move to a new place."

Jiang Dalong quickly put on a fawning smile, hurried to the Changbai Old Daoist's side, took out a few more banknotes from his sleeve, and handed them to the Daoist, smiling. "I haven't forgotten your treatment, Daoist."

The Changbai Old Daoist held the banknotes, his expression beaming. "So that's how it is. However, Hengzhou City has been quite chaotic lately, and it's getting dark. Do you gentlemen want this old Daoist to accompany you?"

"Thank you for your kind offer, Daoist. We'll be back soon!"

Jiang Dao's tone was calm.

He had completely developed a killing intent towards this old Daoist.

Once he confirmed his own strength, he would definitely return to kill this old fellow with his own hands.

If he didn't slice this old fellow into a thousand pieces, he wouldn't be able to quell his hatred.

To put it bluntly, one-fifth of the Jiang family's current wealth had already gone into the old Daoist's pockets.

"Hmm, in that case, this humble Daoist wishes the eldest young master a safe journey."

The Changbai Old Daoist said with a smile.

Jiang Dao nodded lightly, his heart ice-cold. He mounted his fast horse, casually pulled his younger sister Jiang Ruyan up, placed her in front of him, and immediately rode out of the city.

His five younger brothers quickly followed.

Jiang Dalong sighed inwardly, gently wiped the corner of his eye, and smiled, "Did dust suddenly rise in the courtyard?"