You Guys Are Too Unprofessional (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

The weakness of Qi Kingdom's military strength was beyond imagination. Li Xuan felt that with his power, he would be like a god in Qi Kingdom.

He could completely disregard the Qi Kingdom's court.

"I'll go take a look at what these people are up to," his Master said.

Li Xuan fiddled with the Jade Ruyi and leisurely walked to the courtyard gate, opening it.

Outside the courtyard.

A group of over a dozen people, all dressed in coarse linen clothes, their faces filled with solemnity. The leader was an old man in linen, the top martial artist who had just spoken.

"Greetings, benefactor!"

The old man in linen clasped his hands across his chest, bowed, and said.

"What is this about, everyone?"

Li Xuan spun the Jade Ruyi in his hand, feigning ignorance.

"Benefactor, Tianmu is merciful and saves all living beings. I see that you, benefactor, have a handsome demeanor and considerable wealth. Would you be willing to donate to save all living beings?

'Tianmu's mercy will bless you with peace and joy!'"

Li Xuan's mouth twitched. He looked at the old man in linen and was silent for a moment before saying, "You come asking for money under the guise of saving all living beings. There's nothing wrong with that.

"But can you at least act the part a little more seriously?"

As he spoke, he pointed to the old man's hand and said, "Look at you, dressed in rags, appearing as if you're traveling to save the suffering of all living beings, and yet you come to ask me for money.

"But can you take off that big gold ring on your finger? At least try to hide it!"

The old man in linen's expression turned blank. He lowered his head and looked at his hand. Both his thumb and index finger wore a jade-inlaid gold ring.

Li Xuan raised his gaze and looked at the middle-aged man next to the old man in linen, sighing, "And you, wearing a valuable thumb ring, coarse linen on the outside, but a brocade lining on the inside.

"You guys are too unprofessional!"

Xu Yan watched from behind as his Master critiqued them, looking utterly stunned.

Moreover, his Master was absolutely right.

These Tianmu Cult members really couldn't act.

And that man wearing the thumb ring looked a bit familiar.

After a long while, he exclaimed in surprise, "Are you the County Magistrate of Yunshan?"

The County Magistrate of Yunshan, and a member of the Tianmu Cult?

The Tianmu Cult members fell silent, lost in thought. In the past, when they approached wealthy families, they quickly handed over money, and no one had found anything amiss.

Why was today different?

"Your eyesight is indeed sharp!"

The old man in linen's eyes gleamed. Since things had come to this, he could only be direct and use his strength!

"It's not that my eyesight is sharp, it's that you guys are truly terrible."

Li Xuan sighed, reached out, and placed his hand on the old man's shoulder, saying, "With you lot like this, it's no wonder you keep rebelling and failing."

The old man in linen was terrified at that moment.

A master!

A top master among top masters.

Cold sweat was about to break out on his forehead.

"I am the Brocade-robed Protector of the Tianmu Cult. May I ask which esteemed martial artist you are?"

The old man in linen stood rigidly, his Internal Energy surging, and asked in a deep voice.

The County Magistrate and the others were awestruck. Li Xuan's Master was actually a top martial artist?

A top martial artist of this age was truly rare.

He exchanged a secret glance, then suddenly attacked.

They didn't attack Li Xuan, but Xu Yan. If they could capture the foolish son of Xu Junhe, their objective would be achieved.

Seeing the Tianmu Cult members attacking, Xu Yan frowned slightly. He raised his hand, his Blood Essence surging, and pushed down slightly. A powerful wave of Blood Essence and steel aura instantly suppressed them.

As a result, the County Magistrate and the others felt as if a mountain had descended upon them. With a thump, they all collapsed onto the ground, unable to get up.

"Overestimating yourselves!"

Xu Yan snorted coldly.

He had held back and hadn't killed them directly.

Everything still depended on his Master's decision.

The old man in linen and the others were terrified.

What kind of master was this?

"Let's talk properly. We mean no harm."

The old man in the hempen clothes said, breaking out in a cold sweat.

The County Magistrate, at this moment, shouted, "I am the County Magistrate of Yunshan. Killing me is tantamount to rebellion. You must think thrice!"

"Hmph?"

Xu Yan's eyes widened, and his Blood Essence pressure suddenly intensified. The County Magistrate felt as if he was about to be crushed into a meat patty, and he was terrified.

He hurriedly said, "Stop, stop! Young Master Xu, your parents are in danger. Only our Cult can save them. If you kill me, you must consider the consequences!"

"What did you say?"

Xu Yan's face contorted with rage, his Blood Essence surging. The powerful aura made the old man in hempen clothes and the others from the Tianmu Cult turn pale with fright!

"I'm telling the truth, but it has nothing to do with our Cult!"

The County Magistrate was so scared he was about to lose his soul!

"Speak, what's going on?"

Xu Yan's face was full of fury. "If you dare to lie to me, I'll crush you and feed you to the dogs!"

How long had it been since he left home? How could his parents be in danger?

"Our Cult received intelligence that the Prefect of Donghe Commandery is preparing to move against the Xu family, confiscating their property and imprisoning them. This is absolutely true!"

The County Magistrate dared not hide anything and spoke in a hurry.

"Heh! You're looking for death? The Prefect of Donghe Commandery wouldn't dare lay a hand on my Xu family even if he had ten times the courage!"

Xu Yan sneered. "My maternal grandfather is the Minister of Personnel in the imperial court. Where would that Prefect of Donghe Commandery get the guts?"

Li Xuan, standing nearby, was greatly surprised. His foolish disciple's background was indeed extraordinary.

His father was the richest man in Donghe Commandery, and his maternal grandfather was the Minister of Personnel in the imperial court. With such a background, let alone in Donghe Commandery, he could act with impunity even in the capital of Qi Kingdom.

"The Prefect of Donghe Commandery naturally wouldn't dare, but this is the will of a powerful figure from the capital..."

The County Magistrate feared that Xu Yan might kill him in a fit of rage.

He hurriedly said, "It is rumored that in the Princes' Succession Struggle, the First Prince has gained the upper hand. Secretary Guo is a supporter of the Third Prince, so..."

The Princes' Succession Struggle. If one side wins, what good outcome could the losing side expect?

Looking at it this way, the Xu family's situation was indeed perilous.

"The Princes' Succession Struggle?"

Xu Yan frowned.

He naturally knew nothing about these matters. All his attention was focused on seeking out reclusive experts. After becoming Li Xuan's disciple, he had devoted himself entirely to Martial Dao cultivation.

He hadn't paid much attention to family affairs.

Let alone the Princes' Succession Struggle happening far away in the capital.

Xu Yan's brow furrowed, and he withdrew his pressure. The County Magistrate immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

He continued, "The Great General of Donghe's Manor breaking off the engagement was precisely because they sensed that the Third Prince's faction was at a disadvantage. The Princes' Succession Struggle was about to conclude, so they broke off the engagement to distance themselves."

Xu Yan was stunned. The breaking of the engagement by the General's Manor had such hidden reasons behind it?

The County Magistrate cautiously got up and said, "The Prefect of Donghe Commandery is about to make his move. Now, everyone in Donghe Commandery who has connections knows that the Xu family is about to fall.

"They are all eyeing the Xu family's businesses, wanting to tear off a piece of the pie."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan became furious. He cursed, "The Emperor is blind! My maternal grandfather supported his third son, giving him face. What kind of logic is this? Is it easy for my family to do business?

"Whoever dares to confiscate my family's property, I'll kill him!"

The County Magistrate was overjoyed and said, "Young Master Xu, it's wonderful that you have this resolve. Join our Tianmu Cult! Let's rebel together!"

"Get lost!"

Xu Yan slapped the County Magistrate away.

Li Xuan sighed inwardly. The imperial succession struggle of this dynasty was truly a path of great rewards and great risks.

If they won, it would be meritorious service.

If they lost, at worst, their entire clan would be executed.

Even more severely, the nine generations of their families would be wiped out!

The Xu family's crisis had suddenly arrived. However, with Qi Kingdom's military strength being so low, this was hardly a crisis for Xu Yan. Even if thousands of troops were to march against him, he could face them with ease.