Chapter 1412 - 1397: Qingluan Has Left

Chapter 1412 -1397: Qingluan Has Left

“Stop!”

With a loud shout, Huyan Lie jumped in front of Song Xiaodong.

The people of the Cao Family immediately halted their steps, but still surrounded Song Xiaodong and Huyan Lie tightly.

Huyan Lie glanced over the people of the Cao Family, his face darkened, and said, “What do you think you’re doing, Cao Family?”

“He killed Cao Lian, we must kill him!” someone pointed at Song Xiaodong, gritting their teeth and shouting.

“How dare you!” Huyan Lie’s eyes widened, shouting loudly, “This is the rightful result of a martial contest. Are you trying to undermine the way contests are handled in our city?”

“Bah, have you no shame, Cao Family? If one can’t win, do you all intend to go together?”

“Song Xiaodong won against your Cao Lian fair and square. In a martial arts arena, fists and kicks have no eyes. Even if he was beaten to death, so what?”

“Have a little shame, Cao Family. If you don’t retreat now, we won’t stand by idly either.”

The status of the Cao Family hinged heavily on Cao Lian, their strongest member. With Cao Lian dead, their status plummeted instantly. Naturally, the other families were no longer as afraid of them, and many began to stir up trouble.

The Old Master of the Cao Family took a deep breath, saying, “Fall back, all of you. Cao Lian was simply outclassed.”

The people of the Cao Family hesitated for a moment, having calmed down somewhat by now. They realized that they absolutely could not make a move against Song Xiaodong, or their family would lose its footing in the city, and slowly, they all retreated.

The Old Master of the Cao Family looked at Song Xiaodong, cupped his hands, and said, “We, the Cao Family, admit defeat. We will send the men over shortly.” With a wave of his hand, he led the Cao Family away. They now had to consider how to maintain their position in the city with their diminished status.

Huyan Lie did not stop them. His eyes swept around and he said loudly, “Everyone has witnessed Song Xiaodong’s Kung Fu. He killed Cao Lian under the Hundred Palm Strike, something even I couldn’t achieve! Moreover, Mr. Song is not only terrific in Kung Fu but also possesses high intelligence and strategies. Our city will surely flourish with Mr. Song here. Should anyone show disrespect to Mr. Song in the future, I, Huyan Lie, will not be polite!”

“Congratulations to the City Lord on gaining such a fine general!”

“Congratulations to the City Lord!”

Besides the Cao Family, most others sincerely congratulated, as having someone like Song Xiaodong in the city was indeed good news for the whole city.

After the duel, Song Xiaodong returned to the city with Huyan Lie, who excitedly drank heartily with Song Xiaodong. Song Xiaodong, also half-drunk, returned to his private quarters.

Huarui and Huaqing quickly came to help Song Xiaodong onto the bed. Not seeing Qingluan, Song Xiaodong asked, “Where is my wife?”

Huarui immediately said, “Sir, after you left, the lady went out at some point too. When you were drinking with the City Lord, she returned, but we don’t know where she went now. Shall we go look for her?”

“What a mess.” Song Xiaodong snorted but wasn’t worried and said, “No need to bother with her. I’ll take a nap first.”

After Huarui and Huaqing left, Song Xiaodong turned and lay down towards the inside of the bed.

As soon as he closed his eyes, Song Xiaodong opened them again because there were words written on the wall beside the bed: Hmph! I’m going to seize a city too!

Seeing these words, Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but find it both laughable and exasperating. Qingluan saw his grand achievements in the city and felt unbalanced, setting out to venture on her own.

But Song Xiaodong knew better; Qingluan was unsure how to face him, or rather, she was avoiding him.

He raised his hand to erase the words from the wall, smiling slightly. Qingluan was afraid, afraid of their relationship, but since she made such a choice, he respected her decision. He also believed that they would meet again before long.

The only question was under what identity Qingluan would appear when they met again. If she also managed to succeed, with each controlling a city, their chances of accomplishing great things would be quite substantial.

After a nap, Song Xiaodong woke up, and upon noticing the noise, Huarui and Huaqing immediately came over, both wearing faces of deep joy.

“Why so happy?” Song Xiaodong asked with a smile.

Huarui, smiling radiantly, said, “Sir, you are amazing. This time, the Cao Family lost to you, so not only do we not have to leave your side, but the Cao Family has also sent over twenty able-bodied men to you, and the City Lord has granted you a house. We can move there now.”

“Oh? I have a house now?” Song Xiaodong’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Huarui exclaimed excitedly, “Yes, yes, the house is quite large, and those twenty men are already there.”

Led by Huarui and Huaqing, Song Xiaodong left the City Lord’s Mansion. After less than ten minutes of walking, they arrived in front of a house.

The house comprised a front yard and a back yard, like a two-entry courtyard house, with a small garden in the back. It was quite a decent place.

Song Xiaodong also saw the twenty men. Although they practiced martial arts, none were masters. The Cao Family surely would not give away their elite to Song Xiaodong.

Yet these people wouldn’t have been heavily utilized within the Cao Family either. So now that they were here, they harbored no hostility towards Song Xiaodong. Instead, there was admiration and excitement.

The most important thing for men here is their admiration of strength. Song Xiaodong’s defeat of Cao Lian was proof enough, and to be part of Song Xiaodong’s household was a great honor for them.

Song Xiaodong wasn’t in a hurry to appease them. He just briefly instructed them to stay in the front yard and then made his way to the back yard.

Huarui and Huaqing also showed Song Xiaodong the granary within the courtyard, filled with various meats and rice. These were direct rewards from Huyan Lie. Without these provisions, the twenty-some men couldn’t be maintained.

The two had already prepared a bedroom and, leading Song Xiaodong inside, Huarui blushed and said, “Sir, after the duel, you must be exceptionally tired. Huaqing and I will heat water for a bath right away.”

Seeing the two young girls’ shy yet eager expressions, Song Xiaodong smiled slightly and said, “Alright then, I could use some relaxation.”

“We’ll be quick about it, just wait a moment, sir!” The two young girls ran off joyfully at once.

Watching their joyful demeanor, Song Xiaodong couldn’t help but chuckle. This world is truly wonderful. For a competent man, achieving a king-like treatment is indeed very easy.