Jiang Liu ultimately didn't make things difficult for the Hai family on the spot. He simply told them to go back and prepare, and that he would personally come to collect it the next day! If they were not satisfied, the consequences would be severe!
The Hai family members returned home, still trembling at the memory of their Grand Elder Hai's horrific state. They had discussed things together before going, and now he was nothing but a pile of flesh and blood!
The elders, who had been sitting in the Lineage council hall discussing matters, were now completely silent!
The Hai family was used to being the dominant force in Anyang County, so the sudden appearance of such a powerful outsider was a bit hard to accept! Later, after asking Hai Renhui, they learned that it was Zengjue Temple, and they guessed that the family head was probably in grave danger!
In the end, they couldn't reach a conclusion, and everyone was simply told to go back and prepare.
As night fell, a figure knocked on the gate of the Jiang Estate!
After waiting for a while, Chen Dali opened the door and asked, "What do you want?"
"I've come to see Lord Jiang; I have important matters to discuss!" Hai Renhui said hurriedly.
"Please wait a moment!" Chen Dali turned around and closed the door.
Arriving at Jiang Liu's door, he knocked. "Young Master! Someone is looking for you outside! Should we let him in?"
"Let him in! Go and rest if you have nothing else to do!" Jiang Liu said.
"Yes!" Chen Dali turned around, led Hai Renhui in, and then went back to his room.
Upon seeing Jiang Liu, Hai Renhui immediately stepped forward obsequiously and bowed, saying, "My lord, I have important matters to report!"
"Oh? What do you want?" Jiang Liu said calmly.
"I can help you control the Hai family, sir!" Hai Renhui said hurriedly!
"Oh? What is it about the Hai family that makes it worth my effort to control them?"
"The Hai family used to be a prominent Lineage in the prefectural city, but they later declined and withdrew from the prefectural city, settling in Anyang County! The Hai family has the potential to rise again, but they just don't have the people to do it!"
"Who are you to the Hai family? How do you know so much about them?"
"I'm the Hai family's steward, a member of a branch of the family! I have a childhood sweetheart, who is now the matriarch of the family!"
Jiang Liu understood immediately; it was the hatred of having his wife stolen!
"So what would you do to ensure it succeeds?"
Hai Renhui then explained his plan to Hai Renhui!
Jiang Liu waved him away and fell into deep thought. This Hai Renhui is really interesting! If things work out, it's not impossible to grant his wish!
The next day, early in the morning,
A carriage was waiting at the entrance of the Jiang Estate. The horse was Unicorn Steed, a semi- Exotic Beast bred in captivity, a hybrid of an ordinary horse and a unicorn. It was fast, had great stamina, and was suitable for transportation! It was sent by Hai Renhui to pick up Jiang Liu!
After Jiang Liu got up, he watched everyone's cultivation for a while, then instructed Chen Dali, Wang Han, and Zhang Erniu to keep an eye on the courtyard and to go to the Hai family in the county town to find him if anything happened! Only then did he get into the carriage and leave with the Hai family's servants.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the Hai Family Estate! Jiang Liu stepped off the carriage, feeling a surge of disdain. He thought it would have been better to run himself; it was faster and more stable. This carriage was just for showing off his status; it had no practical use whatsoever! It was slow and bumpy.
Looking up at the Hai Family Estate, it truly lived up to its reputation as the dominant force in Anyang County —just look at that imposing presence! It seems today's harvest will be quite bountiful!
The Hai family members were already waiting at the entrance. Upon seeing Jiang Liu, the Second Elder Hai of the Hai family immediately stepped forward and said with a smile, "Young Master Jiang, you must be tired from your journey. Please come in and have a cup of tea!"
After a night, the Hai family members felt somewhat more at ease, knowing that if Jiang Liu wanted to kill them, he would have done so yesterday!
The Second Elder Hai of the Hai family led Jiang Liu into the hall, followed closely by the rest of the Hai family members. Once inside, they took their seats according to their status as hosts and guests.
After the servant served tea, Jiang Liu didn't waste any words and went straight to the point. "Did you make up your minds last night?"
The Second Elder Hai looked around at the others and said, "Young Master Jiang, we discussed it last night. We'll each pay ten thousand taels in compensation, is that alright?"
"Ten thousand taels? Are you trying to fob me off like this?" With that, Jiang Liu unleashed his overwhelming aura! Instantly, the entire hall felt as if it were being crushed by a mountain, and everyone present felt as if they were facing Ancient Exotic Beast, utterly powerless!
After a while, Jiang Liu withdrew his spiritual energy and said calmly, "Since you believe your lives are only worth ten thousand taels, I don't need that much. You can go join your Grand Elder Hai then!"
As he spoke, Jiang Liu raised his hand high.
"Wait, Young Master Jiang, please wait!" the Second Elder Hai hurriedly called out. If Jiang Liu were to let go of his hand, then the same fate that the Grand Elder Hai had suffered yesterday would befall them!
Jiang Liu remained silent, simply gazing calmly at the Second Elder Hai.
"Young Master Jiang, you may take any of the Jiang Family's valuables, but please spare us!" After saying this, the Second Elder Hai slumped into his chair!
Thinking to himself, "Wealth can be earned back, but if I lose my life, I lose everything! I'm doing this to protect the Hai family." The Second Elder Hai encouraged himself inwardly.
"Second Elder Hai, you, you..." The other elders panicked upon hearing the Second Elder Hai's words!
The Third Elder Hai roared, "Hai Dayi, what do you mean? Are you trying to sell the whole thing to the Hai family?"
Jiang Liu glanced at the Third Elder Hai, then flicked his wrist, sending Ice Blade flying straight at him. Instantly, the Third Elder Hai was blasted into a pile of bloody mud!
Jiang Liu remained seated quietly, without uttering a word. The silent threat, however, was unmistakable.
Seeing this, the Second Elder Hai hurriedly said, "Does anyone else have a problem with this?"
Everyone immediately fell silent, trembling with fear!