Intent to Leave

The broken, chaotic streets stretched before Qin Yang as he wandered aimlessly.

He had already left the territory of the Fierce Wolf Gang and entered another gang's domain.

Like the Fierce Wolf Gang, this gang had also begun expanding recklessly two months ago, plundering money with abandon.

"The White River Gang, the Fierce Wolf Gang... and this place."

"It's no coincidence. Someone has quietly taken control of these gang leaders."

"And yet, the Inner City hasn't reacted at all."

Qin Yang's mood grew heavy.

The Outer City had always been chaotic. The families in the Inner City never cared what state these Outer City gangs turned their territories into, as long as it didn't affect the Inner City.

"Once these gangs finish their mad expansion, Linjiang City will likely fall."

Qin Yang sensed the crisis.

As for who was pulling the strings, he had a rough idea.

The Other Shore Cult.

This sinister cult had previously stirred up unrest in the Outer City, killing many Blood Moving Martial Artists there.

That had sharply reduced the strength of the Outer City gangs. After a round of bloody conflict, the once tangled web of gang forces had been whittled down to just over a dozen, making them easier to control.

Then, using some kind of dark art, they took over the gang leaders, driving them to expand wildly and recruit endlessly.

The Other Shore Cult had already amassed a large following among the poor in the Outer City. Now, with the gang forces in their pocket, they had quietly become a behemoth.

If Qin Yang's guess was right, the next step would be to strike the Inner City.

Linjiang City was about to descend into chaos!

With this thought, Qin Yang was about to head toward the Inner City when he found a dozen or so thuggish gang members blocking his path.

"Hey, kid, where do you think you're going?"

"Look at those fancy clothes. Must be some rich Young Master."

"We're a bit short on cash lately. How about you lend us some?"

The gang leader twirled a small knife, grinning widely.

"How much?" Qin Yang seemed to cave.

"Not much. Just three hundred taels of silver."

"Otherwise, you're leaving one hand here."

Hearing this, the gang leader thought he had another fat sheep and bared his teeth in a smile.

"One hand? That's too little. How about both hands instead?" Qin Yang said indifferently.

"What do you mean?"

"You messing with me?!"

The gang leader seemed to catch on and flew into a rage. He lunged forward, driving his knife hard at Qin Yang's stomach.

Qin Yang's Right Hand shot out like lightning, grabbing the gang leader's wrist, then yanking with force.

Pfft!

It was like tearing off a puppet's arm.

The gang leader's entire right arm was ripped clean off.

"AHHH!!!"

The gang leader screamed in agony.

Qin Yang smiled faintly and struck again, savagely tearing off the other shoulder as well.

Pfft!

This time, the gang leader passed out from the pain.

The thugs surrounding Qin Yang saw this and scattered in terror, fleeing in panic.

Qin Yang stepped over the gang leader and walked away expressionlessly.

He went to the Inner City, found Li Tong, and stated his purpose.

"What?! You want to sell off the Qin Manor, both medicine shops, and the inn?!"

Li Tong nearly dropped his teacup when he heard Qin Yang's words.

He had assumed Qin Yang had come because he'd taken a liking to some girl in a portrait.

"Yes. Please help me sell them quickly, Uncle Li." Qin Yang nodded lightly.

"Nephew, now is not a good time to sell. The Outer City is in chaos lately. If you put them on the market, the price will be crushed."

Li Tong spoke seriously.

As a businessman, he felt that Qin Yang was taking too much of a loss by doing this.

"It doesn't matter. Whatever you can give, give it."

"Just make it quick."

Qin Yang didn't care about the price.

Upon hearing this, Li Tong frowned deeply. "Nephew. Why did you suddenly make this decision?"

He couldn't understand why Qin Yang would suddenly abandon everything in Linjiang City.

It was too bizarre.

"Uncle Li, believe it or not."

"I feel that Linjiang City is about to fall into chaos soon."

Qin Yang's tone was heavy.

"It's just the Outer City that's a bit chaotic now. But you could just move to the Inner City—there's no need to leave Linjiang City."

Li Tong still didn't understand.

"Uncle Li, you're in the Inner City, so you might not know the situation in the Outer City."

"Right now, the Outer City is shrouded by an Evil Cult force. I believe it will soon spread to the Inner City."

"While there's still some time, I want to leave as soon as possible."

Qin Yang said in a low voice.

After what happened last night, he had already developed the intention to retreat.

Linjiang City was growing more chaotic, and staying here held no meaning anymore.

"Then where does Nephew plan to go?" Li Tong asked.

"I plan to go to the Prefecture City."

"It should be more stable there."

Qin Yang had already made up his mind.

"Alright then. If you don't care about the price."

"I can buy your estate's assets first, then sell them off myself."

"That way, you'll lose less. What do you think, Nephew?"

Li Tong offered a suggestion.

"Then thank you, Uncle Li." Qin Yang agreed directly.

In the end, the Qin Manor residence, Laifu Restaurant, and two medicine shops were bought by Li Tong for four thousand five hundred taels of silver.

Qin Yang carried the Land Deed, signed the contract, took the Money Order, and handed it all directly to Li Tong.

"When does Nephew plan to leave?"

Li Tong asked one more question.

"Tomorrow." Qin Yang's resolve to leave was firm—he didn't want to stay in Linjiang City for even a moment.

Li Tong hesitated for a moment, but ultimately just wished Qin Yang a safe journey.

Qin Yang quickly returned to Qin Manor.

He had Qian Hai call over the shopkeepers and announced that he had sold off his properties and was leaving Linjiang City.

"Young Master, why so sudden?"

"Yes, we had no preparation at all."

The three shopkeepers were all shocked, completely unprepared.

Even Qian Hai was full of surprise.

Qin Yang had never mentioned this matter to him either.

"It came suddenly."

"I've already had Old Wu in the Accounting Room start calculating your Severance Pay."

"Go collect the money now and distribute it to the staff. Let's part on good terms."

Qin Yang said indifferently.

No one dared to question him now.

Though the shopkeepers were still unsettled, they obediently went to the Accounting Room to collect the money.

"Uncle Qian, go ask how many people in the manor are willing to come with us to the Prefecture City."

"If they're not willing, give them some Severance Pay—don't force them."

"Then have everyone pack up. We leave tomorrow."

Qin Yang said softly.

"Are you really leaving?" Qian Hai confirmed.

"I really am leaving." Qin Yang nodded.

Qian Hai nodded to Qin Yang and swiftly went to make arrangements.

The servants and maids in the manor were all locals. Aside from Xiao Huan, who was willing to follow Qin Yang, no one else wanted to accompany him to the Prefecture City, a thousand miles away.

The same went for the several guards.

Qin Yang was happy with this—fewer people meant less trouble.

He couldn't be bothered to sell off the furniture in the house, so he simply let the servants, maids, and guards take it away.

And so, he watched as the Qin Manor gradually emptied out.

Seeing this scene, Qian Hai's expression carried a hint of emotion.

The sun set in the west.

Old Wu from the Accounting Room also came before Qin Yang, carrying his abacus.

"Young master, I'm old. I can't travel anymore."

Qin Yang took out a banknote: "Old Wu, don't stay in the city. Go back to the countryside and retire."

Old Wu pocketed the banknote, bowed deeply to Qin Yang, and slowly walked out of the Qin Manor.