Even though they are old now, who would dare disrespect them.
"Alright, this kid Chen Fan, I watched him grow up. He's capable.
We old folks should get out of the kid's way, understand!"
"Yes, yes, yes, Third Uncle, whatever you say goes!"
The two village elders nodded with headaches, having no choice but to agree.
The two village elders supporting the Old Master were known as the stubborn faction in the village.
If those two were allowed to stay, they would absolutely hinder Chen Fan's plans.
But now that the Old Master had spoken, let alone a sacrificial table.
Even if they took down the ancestral tablets in the ancestral hall, no one would dare to utter a word.
After all, the ancestral tablets currently enshrined in the ancestral hall.
Except for the few at the very top, even if the others returned from the Underworld.
They would still respectfully call the Old Master "brother" or "uncle" upon seeing him.
"Zhao Dagou, what do you mean? Come back here!"
The Fish Head River God, having finally reached the Old Master, naturally didn't want him to slip away.
He had lived in the Clear Water River for over a hundred years and naturally knew the Old Master's status in Zhao Family Village.
As long as the Old Master spoke, no one would listen to Chen Fan, no matter how much he argued.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing the Fish Head River God's shouts, the Old Master's steps became even more cheerful.
Even the two village elders struggled to keep up with the Old Master's pace.
"Aiyo, people get old, their ears don't work as well.
Can't hear, sigh, I can't hear!"
Seeing the Old Master's shameless demeanor, the Fish Head River God was filled with frustration.
He had been battling wits and strategy with this old fellow for a hundred years and knew the old guy's true nature.
He clearly saw that Chen Fan hadn't suffered any losses, and had even gained an advantage, which was why he was leaving.
"Pfft, Mister, your Old Master is quite something!"
Zhang Tianshou chuckled and winked playfully at Chen Fan.
She actually saw divinity in that Old Master!
"Naturally!"
Chen Fan didn't grasp the hidden meaning in Zhang Tianshou's words. How could an old man who had lived for nearly two hundred years be simple?
Although the theoretical lifespan of people in this world was up to three hundred years.
Those who could truly live to that extent were absolutely rare.
In his previous life, the theoretical lifespan of people was still one hundred and twenty years.
But during the feudal dynasties, living to fifty was considered a long life.
Even then, most of those were from wealthy families.
Why was Chen Fan working so hard? Wasn't it all for wealth and longevity!
"River Lord, shouldn't we have a proper talk now!"
Chen Fan narrowed his eyes. Even the Old Master had expressed his support for him.
Chen Fan could naturally go all out now.
If this Catfish Spirit still didn't know his place, then he would make him offer himself up.
Chapter Sixteen: From Arrogance to Deference, Golden Light of Merit!
"River Lord, what kind of compensation are you looking for?"
A cold glint flashed in Chen Fan's eyes, causing the Fish Head River God to shiver.
He just remembered that his life was still in Chen Fan's hands.
As for his backing, the Heavenly Court!
Others might not know, but he did!
Small demons and minor gods like him simply didn't catch the Heavenly Court's eye.
Not to mention, his divine position had some issues.
"Hehe, Little God was just joking. I've wanted to tear down that dilapidated cave dwelling for a long time.
It saved this old Blackie a lot of effort when this Fairy took action!"
The Village Chief looked at the River God, who was acting obediently, with surprise, and was momentarily dazed.
This Clear Water River God was the local overlord of the three townships and twelve villages near Qingshi Town.
Except for the County Magistrate holding the Great Tang official seal.
Only the Old Master could stand up to him, but even he had to make concessions.
But today, the once arrogant River God.
Now he was bowing and scraping to Chen Fan, even abandoning all pretense of dignity.
"Village Chief, are we still taking Little Fan back?"
A burly man, nine feet tall with broad shoulders, asked the Village Chief, bending down to his ear.
The Village Chief shook his head upon hearing this, a sly smile appearing on his face.
"Not yet. Er Zhuang, you first calm the villagers down and stop them from causing trouble."
A shrewd glint flashed in the Village Chief's eyes as he instructed.
Since the Old Master supported him, he naturally couldn't undermine him.
The Old Master's judgment was incredibly sharp.
Zhao Er Zhuang nodded, also letting out a sigh of relief.
He then glared fiercely at his two unlucky sons, Dazhuang and Xiao Zhuang.
That's right, this burly man was the father of Zhao Dazhuang, who had gone against the heavens.
As the martial powerhouse of Zhao Family Village, his prestige in the village was not low.
Otherwise, Chen Fan wouldn't have dragged Dazhuang and Xiao Zhuang onto this ship of his.
In fact, if the Village Chief's own sons weren't all grown up and less easily fooled.
And his grandsons were too young, making it a bit too heartless to fool them.
Chen Fan would have roped the entire Village Chief's family in.
After all, the more people there were to take the beating, the better.
Chen Fan scanned the faces of the villagers, seeing emotions like surprise, fear, and curiosity flicker across them.
However, on the faces of the young people, there was mostly fervor and admiration.
"Brother Fan, we'll support whatever you do!"
"Brother Fan, you're not being fair, not calling me for something so exciting!"
"Brother Fan, you're awesome!"
Having gained the Old Master's support, the next generation of Zhao Family Village, who had been led astray by Chen Fan, became restless.
Looking at the River God, who was originally so arrogant, he now resembled a defeated rooster.
He was timid and subservient, his previous arrogance completely vanished without a trace.
At this moment, Chen Fan's status in their hearts had risen to an indescribable level.
However, compared to the restless youths, the older generation was much calmer.
The River God had lorded over them for over a hundred years, and their fear was already ingrained in their bones.
Even though the River God was now acting so cowardly, the middle-aged and elderly villagers didn't dare to act recklessly.
They all began to scold their own sons, fearing that the River God would hold a grudge.
"You brat, shut up!"
"Dad, even the Old Master doesn't agree, and you dare to control me!"
Seeing that a scene of filial piety turning into conflict was about to occur, Chen Fan quickly intervened.
"Alright, everyone be quiet!"
As soon as Chen Fan spoke, the scene immediately fell silent.
Everyone looked at Chen Fan, their eyes filled with complex emotions once more.
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