Cultivation in the Family: Everyone is a villain

On the night of the Rakshasa Festival, although Tongling City was the most severely damaged place, the damage was also considerable in places from the east gate to Shilipo.

After all, everything started from Shilipo that day. First, the army of demons chased the government army all the way to the east gate. The aftermath of the battle by the six masters and even several powerful men behind them caused no damage at all to dozens of miles outside the east gate.

No smaller than the city.

The official road outside the city has been completely destroyed. There are potholes everywhere on the ground. These potholes can be as small as a few meters, and as large as more than ten meters or even dozens of meters. There are still many bloodstains in the potholes that have not been cleaned up.

, as far as the eye can see, there is basically no intact tree, all of them have fallen to the ground in a mess, a withered scene.

Hou Yuxiao and his group of five people followed Fan Longhe and Gui Yutang, and while walking towards Shilipo, they glanced at the tragic situation of the surrounding land and shook their heads repeatedly.

He had known the situation outside the city for a long time, but due to lack of manpower, he could only let the Hou family give priority to assisting the people and restore the situation inside the city. Judging from the reconstruction progress in the past three days, only one building was built in Tongling City alone.

Xiang, if you want to restore to pre-war times, it will take at least more than a month. As for the population, don't even think about it. If you don't take special measures to restore the population, I'm afraid it will take decades.

The situation inside the city is still like this, let alone outside the city. If the official roads at both ends are to be repaired, it will have to wait at least two or three months, and now there is simply no time to spare.

"Master, the city is still in ruins and needs to be renovated. There is no need to pay attention to the situation outside the city for the time being. After the Blood Demon Rebellion, the demons in Tongling should be gone. It doesn't matter whether the official roads are repaired or not. Besides, for a long time recently,

People from the surrounding counties should not dare to come to Tongling, and this official policy is actually of no use!"

It was Li Sanyun who came forward to speak. Hou Yuxiao understood this truth, but he was still very happy that Li Sanyun could take the initiative to speak to him.

Yaochen Sect, Hongdao Gang, Bai Family, Xiyun Escort Bureau, four third-rate forces merged into Hou Family. It is not that simple. First of all, each of the four families has more than 2,000 genuine warriors. Apart from these warriors, the four

Within their respective spheres of influence, there are at least more than 100,000 people supported directly or indirectly by the family. Among them, the Yaochen Sect is the only third-rate force in Yulin County, and its original status was equivalent to that of the Hou family.

The integration of the four families and the Hou family cannot be solved by simply merging two words, but it is wartime after all, and the fifth Hou Yuduan is still in a coma. Hou Yuxiao has no one to discuss it, so he can only temporarily

Put this matter behind.

Although Hou Yuxiao has not yet thought about the following integration, he still gave Li Sanyun, Bai Yunfan, Nie Xinchuan, and Liu Jianghong the task. Liu Jianghong and Nie Xinchuan specifically cooperated with Hou Yucheng and Hou Yujie to integrate the four Kaishengwu.

Li Sanyun and Bai Yunfan were responsible for the reconstruction of Tongling City in cooperation with Hou Yuling.

The fact that Li Sanyun could take the initiative to say these words to himself clearly proved that he really took his mission to heart.

Hou Yuxiao suddenly thought of something, and asked the two of them softly: "By the way, regarding the matter of absorbing people from the other three counties into Tongling, have you discussed with Sanniang whether you have come up with a charter, and what are you going to do?"

The biggest damage to Tongling this time is the population, which has dropped sharply from more than two million to 400,000. If we don't find a way to replenish the population, many of the city's functions will not be activated, and the efficiency of reconstruction will not be improved. More importantly,

What's more, the war between the two states has begun. As a border city, Tongling may suffer from military disaster at any time. If there are not enough people, the defense capability will be greatly weakened.

Waiting for the population to be replenished automatically at this juncture is definitely not possible, so Hou Yuxiao decided to focus on the other three counties. Fortunately, Zhaoyang is the base camp of the Hou family after all. The key is Yulin and Baiye counties. On the first day, he

He handed the matter over to Hou Yuling and asked him to discuss it with Bai Yunfan and Li Sanyun. At this moment, he wanted to know if there was any result, so he asked this question.

Li Sanyun did not speak this time, but Bai Yunfan next to him answered.

"Master, Baiye County among the three counties was also hit by the disaster this time. I have sent people to check and find that there are no survivors in the city. That means only Yulin and Zhaoyang counties are left. The current total population of Zhaoyang County is less than 400,000.

, In addition, there are 350,000 people in Yulin County, and we have sent people to the two counties respectively to start lobbying for everyone to move to the county seat!"

"Lobbying?"

Hou Yuxiao looked stunned and continued to ask: "Why, you don't want to come to the county town?"

"Zhaoyang County is okay, mainly because of the people in Yulin County and many villages and towns around Guandao. The chaos three days ago still scared many people. After all, there has been no demon siege for a long time. We can only

I’ve sent someone down to persuade you!”

Hou Yuxiao nodded. This matter was also under his consideration. According to common sense, the war between the two states has begun. In fact, the villages and towns, including the three nearby counties, are not as safe as Tongling County. It is best for these people to come to the city.

Yes, but if these people don’t want to, there’s nothing they can do.

"Based on the situation in the past few days, Brother Li and I estimate that 70% of people in Zhaoyang are willing to move, and only about 30% of Yulin is willing to move. They will probably come from the interior in the next half month, and by then the population of Tongling can recover.

To 800,000."

After Bai Yunfan finished speaking, Li Sanyun nodded next to him and continued: "There is another piece of news that I don't know whether to consider good or bad. Most of the people who died at the hands of the demon three days ago were old, weak, women and children. Now,

Among the more than 400,000 people in the city, more than 300,000 are young adults. The total number of warriors is more than 20,000. In addition to the more than 11,000 warriors we have on hand, there are more than 9,000 warriors.

Among these more than 9,000 people, in addition to more than a thousand casual cultivators, more than 5,000 are from the original Daluo Sect, and there are more than 3,000 people from the original Longyue Sect, Lingcheng Escort Bureau, and Qijue Sect.

"

After hearing so many casual cultivators, Hou Yuxiao's eyes suddenly lit up. Zhao Mansha, Tong Yun, and Yu Guixin were all killed by him in the secret realm. Ding Buhai also escaped. Now Daluo Sect is following the warriors from the three families.

It was indeed a leaderless group. He actually forgot such an important matter and hurriedly asked: "How did you deal with these more than 9,000 people?"

"The more than 5,000 people in the Daluo Sect were all accused of apostasy. The government army originally arrested them. Didn't the government army happen to be repairing the city these days, and they recruited all these people?

Order them to do something.

In addition, the third lady has sent people to persuade the more than 3,000 people from the three families of Longyue Gate, and many of them have joined the Hou family, and the rest should also join my Hou family one after another, so it’s not a big problem!”

After the three families merged into the Hou family, the total number of warriors in the Hou family has reached more than 11,000, including more than 3,000 warriors who have attained the fifth level or above.

Although the five thousand people from Da Luo Sect are all guilty, as long as they are still there, they should not be able to escape. There are also more than three thousand people from the three families of Longyue Sect, which adds up to more than eight thousand.

That is to say, the Hou family has already mastered 90% of the more than 20,000 warriors in Tongling. The remaining 10% does not matter if they don't join. Hou Yuxiao thought about it in his mind, and the expression on his face suddenly became a little excited.

He still saw a lot of things clearly during the Tongling Rebellion!

In this world, one's personal force value is naturally the most important, especially at the stage of great power. According to Hou Yuxiao's current observations, except for people with the same level of cultivation as them, there should be nothing that can threaten them. But

The problem is that if he wants to become a powerful person, it may not be possible for a long time.

Therefore, he could only do the next best thing, expand the family's warrior base, and cultivate the family's private army, which is also an important way to enhance the competitiveness and influence of the Hou family.

An army of more than 10,000 warriors can fight against a heavenly master. An army of more than 50,000 people is enough to threaten the top masters of Yuan Dan Dzogchen!

Hou Yuxiao is now only at the second level of Grandmaster. He controls an army of more than 3,000 warriors. He can clearly feel that the energy and blood of more than 3,000 warriors at the fifth level and above can have a powerful effect on him.

It has a suppressive effect. If he really tries his best, he may not be able to win.

Nowadays, the war between the two states is approaching step by step. Although the Xingnan Prefecture Army is still surrounding Wanyang County, who can guarantee that the war will come to Tongling in the next moment? Therefore, although this demonic chaos has passed,

But Hou Yuxiao was getting more and more nervous.

Using Tongling as the basic base, absorbing the population and resources of surrounding counties and towns, and cultivating its own warriors will not only enhance its own strength, but also allow the Hou family to better protect themselves in the unstable situation that will follow.

"Master Hou is feeling refreshed and seems to be in a good mood!"

The group of seven people had walked for about ten miles, and a green shade came into view. However, Hou Yuxiao was still sitting on his horse and meditating. It was not until a slightly teasing female voice came into his ears that Hou Yuxiao's thoughts were interrupted.

He looked up and saw a white figure coming into view. He quickly dismounted, bowed his head in front of him, and bowed respectfully.

"Subordinate Hou Yuxiao, please see your master!"

Hou Yuxiao had already guessed that Zhan Taiqing would summon him, but he had to wait three days for Fan Longhe to inform him, which was still a bit unexpected.

Of course Hou Yuxiao knew what Zhan Taiqing meant by his ridicule.

After the Tongling Rebellion, the Hou family not only had a sharp increase in the number of warriors, but also became the only surviving third-rate force in the county. The Daluo Sect included several other forces' garrisoned gold and silver treasures, martial arts classics, and their subordinates.

It can be said that the Hou family has gained countless benefits from business, and even the resource-based industries occupied outside the county.

In this disaster, the people who ate a lot of food were the Hou family. Hou Yuxiao, the head of the Hou family, was not only in a good mood for the past three days, but also extremely excited. For three consecutive nights, he was so excited that he could not even sleep.

Didn't sleep well.

However, he knew this kind of thing in his heart and could never express it with his mouth. Therefore, facing Zhan Taiqing's ridicule, Hou Yuxiao could only pretend to be stupid. After saluting her, he stood up and said: "These three days, Hou is...

Appoint tribesmen to assist the surviving people in Tongling to rebuild their homes. Thanks to the Holy Religion, Tongling has been preserved this time. The Hou family is soft-spoken and lacks strength. They can only do these small things. I hope Master will forgive me!"

"There's something behind your words. Why, are you afraid that I'll ask you for someone?"

Talking to smart people is a way to save energy. Hou Yuxiao lowered his head and twitched the corner of his mouth, and hurriedly explained: "Master is too worried. I must tell you the truth. Tongling is full of waste now, and I, the Hou family, have tens of thousands of dollars."

The remaining people are all helping the people rebuild their homes. Even due to lack of manpower, more than 5,000 brothers from the government army have come to help. This matter is absolutely true. If the master does not believe it, he can go to the city to check on his own. I have only half a sentence.

Lies are left to the master’s disposal!”

Hou Yuxiao knew exactly why Zhan Taiqing summoned him.

It is nothing more than asking him, the Hou family, to come forward and participate in the current war between the two states!

When Huangfuxing left that day, she was given a military order to capture Wanyang County within a month. Hou Yuxiao did not know much about the situation on the battlefield at present. He only knew that the Xingnan Prefecture Army had surrounded Wanyang County, but the specifics

He had no idea how many troops were dispatched.

The entire Xingnan Prefecture army has 200,000 troops. If you want to surround a county, you will need at least 50,000 troops. Based on the minimum calculation, it is said that Zhan Taiqing still has 150,000 troops, which is not a small amount of power.

But what is about to come is a war between two states. Who would think that he has too many people?

There are more than 200,000 troops in one government. Once the war escalates, it will not be something that 200,000 can solve. If Zhan Taiqing wants to complete the military order of Huangfu Star, he must gather all the forces he can at the first time and prepare in advance.

Capture Wanyang County so that we can deliver missions to Huangfu Star and deal with the possible escalation of the war in the future.

The Hou family only has more than 3,000 people, which is good, but counting the more than 5,000 government troops who are now obeying Hou Yuxiao's advice, and counting some people in the city, the Hou family can pull out an army of 10,000 people, and

There are more than fifty Gang Qi realm masters. Although this power is not comparable to the 200,000 troops in Peng Yuhu's hands, it is not small.

Since it's you who wants something from me, I have to raise the price...

This was what Hou Yuxiao was thinking at the moment, so although he was bowing his body, he felt at ease in his heart, just waiting for Zhan Taiqing's quotation.

Unfortunately, what he was waiting for was not an offer, but a hard slap.

Snapped……

A huge force struck, and Hou Yuxiao felt as if his chest had been hit hard by a door panel. His body suddenly retreated for more than ten meters. He stopped the blood flowing in his throat and finally stopped.

Hou Yuxiao looked up at the cold expression on Master Fanyin's face, looking a little stunned. He didn't understand why she wanted to give him this blow.

"You think this master is here to beg you to send troops, right?

Head of the Hou family, you know what the so-called Qinglong Society is, how this demon chaos came about, and how the Hou family predicted in advance that the demons would invade the city and take people away.

, do you want this guru to point it out!"

Zhan Taiqing's cold words made Hou Yuxiao's face instantly turn pale...

"If I hadn't been thinking about this turmoil and you, the Hou family, couldn't control it, just because of the things you did, I would have killed you ten times. Now you've got some advantages and want to bargain with me. Why, do you think Hou

With these more than ten thousand people in your hand, can you be on an equal footing with me?"

Hou Yuxiao's body trembled and he quickly knelt down on the ground.

"If we don't have the backing of our holy religion and Protector Zuo shows up in person, with your little cleverness, can you, the Hou family, survive? Once the Xuzhou Army breaks the city, you, the Hou family, won't even have a chance to escape. Master Hou, you still have to be a human being.

You must see yourself clearly and don’t be blinded by petty gains. There is a price for doing some extraordinary things!”

Hou Yuxiao knelt on the ground, lowered his head, and suppressed the unwillingness in his eyes.

"Tomorrow at noon, I will see an army of 10,000 people gathered here. In addition, you, the Hou family, will dispatch fifty Gangqi realm warriors. Including you, Hou Yuxiao, as long as one person is missing, as the master of Tongling, you

Don’t worry about Mrs. Hou anymore!”

When it came to the last sentence, Zhan Taiqing's tone was not only extremely cold, but also so sure that no one dared to have the slightest doubt.

"I will obey my master's orders and I will arrive on time at noon tomorrow!"

Hou Yuxiao's voice was extremely respectful, not daring to show any disobedience.