Jia Lie Bi's miserable death left the family heads silent as cicadas.
They no longer had any thought of bargaining and all expressed their willingness to hand over their families' businesses, markets, and shops.
It could not be helped. In this world where strength reigned supreme, Xiao Cang's fist was the biggest, so his words were law.
Anyone who dared defy Xiao Cang's wishes would end up just like Jia Lie Bi.
"Very good."
A satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Cang's face.
Then, a Xiao Family elite who had long been waiting at the side stepped forward, opened his pouch, and handed each family head a copper coin.
Of course, the Jia Lie Family's copper coin could only be handed to a Jia Lie Family elder.
The family heads' faces twitched as they accepted the coins.
Their vast family fortunes had ultimately been reduced to a single copper coin. The pain in their hearts was beyond description.
"It is truly wonderful that everyone is being so cooperative. Someone, serve the tea!" Xiao Zhan shouted, his heart brimming with satisfaction.
How could the family heads still be in the mood for tea? They all took their leave with bitter expressions.
They had only just left the Xiao Family hall and had not yet exited the Xiao Family gates when they saw groups of finely dressed figures entering through the gates.
Behind those finely dressed figures were wagon after wagon laden with goods.
Ao Ba Pa and the others could not help but reveal puzzled expressions.
Just then, after the Xiao Family gatekeepers spoke with those finely dressed visitors, their faces immediately filled with shock. They then sprinted toward the hall.
"Patriarch!"
"The Capital Mu Family, the Nalan Family, the Mittel Family... have come to visit with congratulatory gifts."
Ao Ba Pa