Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 654 - 17: Stable [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

Chapter 654: Chapter 17: Stable [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

Upon hearing of Du Wuhen’s arrival at the Lei Family, Chu Liang immediately went into hiding. If he was recognized by an old acquaintance, his covert plan for the Lei family would fail.

Only Steward Wang was on the unlucky end, when he was sent flying with a kick, everyone on the other side of the fence fell silent.

Du Wuhen stayed silent, while Lei Ren said, with an icy look, "Our people are eager to win favor, I hope young hero Du didn’t take offense. Let us proceed to see the next demon beast."

Then he ordered a servant behind him, "Take him to the doctor in town... and don’t come back until he’s recovered... I don’t want to see him so soon."

On the contrary, Fifth Master Lei Hou was a little delighted.

He initially thought his horse was doomed, but with that kick, his horse was saved.

While the group left to choose demon beasts, Chu Liang returned to the backyard. At that moment, he heard a sound from inside the cow’s horn.

"Huh?"

Out of curiosity, he listened carefully.

The first sound he heard was a woman’s "Ah ya".

"..."

The familiar voice left Chu Liang speechless. It’s her again.

But wasn’t Mister Fang currently accompanying Lei Ren to examine demon beasts?

"Why do you always like to do this in the master’s study?" The woman’s voice didn’t change from yesterday.

"We?" A rough voice curiously asked, "Who else is here?"

"Ah... what do you mean who else, all of you men are the same." The woman huffed, "Get off me... we’ll talk about it tonight. Tonight the master will surely go out, and I’ll find you then."

"Don’t worry, the family head is currently entertaining guests from Thunder Fortress." The man continued: "I have to go out with him for business tonight, so I won’t be able to meet you."

"Hmm?" The woman suddenly lowered her voice, "He’s taking you along?"

"Yes, the offerings of the Fifth and Sixth Realm in the house are also going." The man asked back: "Do you know why?"

"There was a letter in his study yesterday, I sneaked a peek." The woman whispered: "It said that someone wanted to trade a treasure with him. They asked him to meet alone at the junction of the three pines on the cliff. So, if the master is taking you along, it’s likely..."

"He wants the money, but doesn’t want to hand over the treasure?" The man quickly realized.

"The person wants to trade a treasure map with him. I used secret methods to help create that map..." The woman bit her teeth as she spoke, "And the price they offered is astronomical, enough to cover the Lei Family’s sale of demon beasts for many years..."

"All these years, you have indeed helped him a lot, but the family head..." The man said.

"Hmph." The woman snorted coldly, "When I chose to marry him as his concubine while I was still a disciple of the Lunar Sect, it was because I believed his flowery pledges of love. Who would have known that over the years, he has taken in so many concubines, only remembering me when he has use for me."

Hearing this, Chu Liang confirmed the woman’s identity.

It was said that Lei Family’s Second Madame used to be a disciple of the Lunar Sect, probably those that weren’t valued highly, otherwise they wouldn’t have let her leave. After leaving the sect, she fell in love with Lei Ren and it could be seen as marrying beneath her. The Lei Family’s progress over the years was inseparable from her background.

Although the Lunar Sect might not assist if they were asked, her origin would make those who wish to harm the Lei Family hesitate.

"All right." The man comforted in a low voice, "At least you’ve still got me, right?"

"Chen Gongfeng..."

"Just now you called me dearest Daddy, now I’m Chen Gongfeng?"

"Annoying."

"..."

Chu Liang quickly moved away the cow’s horn, no longer listening to the ensuing drama.

He pondered, Lei Ren doesn’t seem sincere in conducting a trade with him. Given that, he should avoid the scheduled meeting tonight. But as long as the scroll is indeed with the Lei family, he could manage.

He immediately sent a message to Jiang Yuebai to find Immortal Qi Jing. As long as he arrives, and it is confirmed to be with Lei Guan, there will definitely be a way.

Since the Lei Family had already set a trap for tonight, he’ll let them catch nothing.

He originally intended to use his identity as the wealthiest man on Shu Mountain for a fair trade, but it was met with a setup. In that case, he’ll have to bring over the cultivator of the Eighth Realm behind him for a showdown.

...

That night, the moon was absent and the wind was high.

Atop a broad towering cliff, three pine trees huddled together, appearing rather odd. In the still twilight, a figure suddenly appeared.

The figure was tall and slender, carrying a sickle on his back. It was plainly Du Wuhen, a disciple of Thunder Fortress.

The lei family had only selected less than ten young talented spirit beasts during the day, falling short of two or three, which Lei Ren had promised to help him find in the vicinity. Doing beast business in the Savage Abyss wasn’t exclusive to the Lei family, but they were the largest. Du Wuhen, too lazy to look around himself, had delegated the task entirely to Lei Ren.

So he stayed at the Lei family for two days, waiting until enough beasts could be gathered before setting off.

However, after the banquet that day, he suddenly received a secret letter.

The letter stated that the sender was also involved in the beast business of Fengya Pass. Going through Lei Ren resulted in a lot of intermediary fees and the sender wanted to personally deal with Du Wuhen. They agreed to meet on the cliff outside of the Lei residence.

So Du Wuhen came as agreed.

However, upon arriving, there was no one in sight.

Du Wuhen felt puzzled and decided to wait a bit longer.

What he didn’t notice was that hidden among the rugged rocks in the distance were the sharp-eyed figures of a dozen people.

"Brother Feng, he has arrived."

Feng Chaoyang was leading the Heavenly King Sect’s team to ambush here. If they got too close, they would surely be detected by Du Wuhen, so they kept their distance, using a human head-sized magic artifact, the Bright Pearl, to look at the scene from afar.

Under the moonlight, Du Wuhen’s skin almost blended into the night, looking like a floating sickle hooked on clothing.

"He’s taken the bait as expected." Feng Chaoyang clenched his fist.

After learning of Du Wuhen’s whereabouts through secret channels, they arrived near the Lei Family in advance and waited for him. They calmly set their trap and lured him out.

Just as he was about to order his team to close in, the Bright Pearl in his hand flickered suddenly, and several flashes of light swooped in, landed not far behind Du Wuhen, and hid themselves as well.

"Brother Feng, it seems like there’s an ambush." Someone immediately reminded him.

"Indeed..." Feng Chaoyang watched the new figures that had just appeared, cautious. He was now in a position of responsibility and was no longer as impulsive as before, "It seems they came prepared."

"What should we do now?" the junior brother behind him asked.

The people reflected in the Bright Pearl were not weak cultivators; they could very well be from the Seventh Realm.

After a moment’s thought, Feng Chaoyang raised his hand and ordered, "Hold steady."

...

Meanwhile, Family Head Lei Ren, together with three or four high-cultivation Offerings, was lying in ambush on the other side of the mountain, also keeping a wary eye on their surroundings.

"Family Head, it turns out it’s someone from Thunder Fortress!" Lei family’s Chief Offering, Chen Huang, spoke up.

His appearance was rugged and his frame was tall. Besides Lei Ren, he was the second strongest in the Lei family and was also Lei Ren’s most trusted man. In such an important battle, he naturally needed to be present.

"This is not surprising." Another offering, Fang Zizai, responded with a faint smile, "As soon as Thunder Fortress’ team was set to arrive, the family head received the letter. It was not a coincidence at all. The people from Thunder Fortress seem to have another purpose for their visit."

Fang Zizai, looked scholarly and his talent only reached the Fifth Stage, yet he was known for his intelligence.

Together, the two, one skilled in wits and the other in fighting, formed Lei Ren’s trusted aides.

"Du Wuhen may be very talented, but he’s only at the peak of the Sixth Realm right now. If we all charge at him, he won’t even be able to run." Chen Huang added.

"Brother Chen, please be patient." Fang Zizai advised, "Even if we can keep him here, can we keep Thunder Fortress from backing him up? Since they already know what they want is with our Lei family, there are only two options before us."

"What options?" Chen Huang asked.

Fang Zizai smiled and said, "Our best move now is either to fight or to negotiate. If we choose to fight, we can move the family far away. If we choose to negotiate, we can gain wealth and lay down our arms."

Lei Ren, hearing the words, did not respond, and waved his sleeve, saying, "It’s not safe outside, let us return to the mansion to discuss."

"Are we not going to engage?" Chen Huang asked hurriedly.

Isn’t not taking action the same as coming for nothing when he could have... he became a bit anxious thinking about it.

Lei Ren gave him a stern look and said firmly, "Hold steady."