Yuantian

The explosion of Wu Yuan's strength made the high-ranking members of the Wu family who had been depressed feel a little more relaxed.

If it is said that Wu Yuan won the fourth place in the Martial Academy Grand Competition three months ago, he has great hopes of becoming an 'influential master' in six or seven years.

today?

In just over three months, he went from a seventh-rank warrior to a sixth-rank martial artist. How amazing is his progress?

Not to mention the future, just now, Wu Yuan is already one of the few warriors in the Wu family!

There are nearly a thousand clansmen in Licheng, but there are only nine sixth-rank martial artists, which are less than the number of two palms.

It can be seen how few martial arts masters are.

Hengyunzong's most elite army "Nammeng Army" stationed in Nanmeng Mansion, the recruitment threshold is only "martial masters".

"Wu Yuan is indeed a rare genius in our Wu family. If the patriarch knows about it, he will be very pleased." The black-robed youth sighed, "It's a pity."

"If Wu Yuan is given another three to five years to fully grow up, how can we be so troubled today?"

The few people in the conference halls remained silent, and most of the joy just now dissipated.

yes!

Far water can't quench near thirst, no matter how amazing Wu Yuan's talent is, he is only a sixth rank martial artist right now.

Only those of the fifth rank and above can truly be called 'masters'.

"Uncle Long, Grandpa Six, Uncle Dongyao..." Wu Yuan flipped his palms and put a stack of banknotes and a small amount of broken silver on the table: "The reason I can practice so fast is because I bought some cultivation items and spent a lot of money. Not small, it's all that's left of me, it's all here."

A total of more than eight hundred taels of silver.

In fact, Wu Yuan received a total of three thousand taels of silver and one hundred taels of silver as a reward from the Grand Competition of the Martial Academy.

Excluding some expenses at home and the silver needed to purchase a large amount of Body Tempering Pills, there are a total of more than 1,700 taels left.

only.

Wu Yuan didn't want to reveal the 'one thousand taels of silver' he got at first, besides, he still has uses for the remaining silver.

"Wu Yuan, your cultivation is a big deal, you take the money." The 'sixth grandpa' who is the accountant said directly.

He is the uncle of the sixth family, and has a reputation as a scholar. He has a high status, and even the patriarch Wu Qiming respects him very much.

A family is like a small country, and financial rights are very important.

"The Zhuangzi in the south of the city has been destroyed and the clan members are dead. Rescuing the patriarch is the top priority right now." Wu Yuan shook his head and said, "Sixth Grandfather, please accept these bank notes. As for my cultivation, I will find a way."

talking.

Wu Yuan didn't allow the other party to refuse, and continued: "Uncles, although Uncle Dongyao told me about the story, why did the Tiger Gang do this?"

"My Wu family is in the cloth business, so I don't have any conflict with the Liehu Gang." Wu Yuan said softly.

Only by knowing the cause and effect can we prescribe the right medicine.

"Wu Yuan, logically, you don't need to know, but with such strength, you are indeed qualified to bear the burden of the family, so I will tell you." Wu Dongyao said softly.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

The reason why he exposed part of his strength.

Firstly, it is to show strength step by step, pave the way for the future, and avoid a sudden burst of strength one day in the future, which will attract the vigilance and excessive attention of the peerless powerhouses in this world.

Secondly, I acted in a low-key manner before to avoid trouble, but it is stupid to be timid when disaster strikes.

Only by showing strength today can the tribe be convinced and the disaster can be resolved faster.

"The reason is that the Fierce Tiger Gang wants our tribute to increase from three thousand taels of silver to eight thousand taels of silver this year, and we are not allowed to discuss it at all!" Wu Dongyao said.

"Hmph, it's customary for these gangs to collect money, but how can there be such a rise?" The black-robed youth on the side also snorted coldly.

Wu Yuan frowned when he heard this.

Three thousand taels rose to eight thousand taels? No more, no less, exactly five thousand taels of silver, coincidence?

Or do it on purpose?

Who is the big shot behind the Tiger Gang?

"Gangs like these are usually not too harsh in collecting annual money, village money, and toll money in order to keep the water flowing." Wu Dongyao seemed worried that Wu Yuan didn't understand, and explained: "Whether it is growing crops or doing business, the income is usually difficult. Drastic changes, if exploited too much, will cause resistance."

"If you resist, there will be casualties."

"To get money without fighting is the goal of gangsters." Wu Dongyao said.

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

The Hengyun Sect has to collect taxes, and the people at the bottom are under a lot of pressure to survive. Once they are cornered, they will naturally fight desperately with the gangsters.

The purpose of taking high risks to join gangs and become a bandit is for money, not for life.

It is abnormal for the Tiger Gang to act like this.

It must be known that the Wu family has hundreds of people at any rate, and it can also pull out an elite team composed of a hundred seventh-rank warriors and sixth-rank warriors.

If you really have to fight together, it's a hard bone.

"A few days ago, the patriarch brought 5,000 taels of silver and went to the Liehu Gang in person." Wu Long said in a low voice, "I wanted to discuss it, but unexpectedly, the Liehu Gang turned their backs and killed two accompanying clansmen. the patriarch."

"Subsequently, the Fierce Tiger Gang directly sent a cavalry team to kill my Wu family's Chengnan Zhuangzi. Fortunately, we warned early and quickly evacuated along the river."

"Even so, six clansmen died."

"Zhuangzi is also ruined." Wu Long's eyes were slightly red, "The Fierce Tiger Gang also said that we need to collect another 8,000 taels of silver and send it over before letting the patriarch back."

"otherwise!"

"Not only is the patriarch dying, but the other Zhuangzi in the south of the city can't be kept. My Wu family can't even think about leaving the city."

Several high-ranking members of the Wu family had gloomy faces, while Wu Yuan showed a hint of anger on his face.

Murder, destroy the village, and another 8,000 taels of silver?

Too much deception.

"Do you want to bow your head?" Wu Yuan said softly.

Since he asked himself to come back to collect the money, it was obvious that the Wu clan chose to surrender and back down.

"If you don't bow your head, what can you do?" Wu Dongyao said with a wry smile: "The patriarch is in their hands, and the strength of the Tiger Gang is ten times that of my Wu family. It's all over."

"Even if we don't save the patriarch, if we can't leave the city again, the livelihood of our Wu clan will be in trouble."

Wu Yuan was silent.

It is impossible to go out of the city for cloth shop business, and it is always impossible to purchase raw materials in the city, which is unrealistic.

Living away from the city is not easy.

For hundreds of people, just eating and drinking every day is a big expense, and Wu can't support it for long.

"Is the money enough?" Wu Yuan asked.

"Selling some properties, plus the amount you gave, it's barely enough." The sixth accountant sighed softly: "But the news has spread, and everyone is desperately lowering the price, and the property cannot be sold at a high price."

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

Since ancient times, there are few people who send charcoal in the snow, but many people who fall into trouble.

"What about the clan?" Wu Yuan said softly, "Can I ask for their help? What about the yamen?"

"As long as the Tiger Gang doesn't enter the city to kill people or massacre villages and towns, the Yamen won't take care of them at all." Wu Dongyao shook his head and said, "As for the clans? They are separated by thousands of miles, and it will take several days for the news to spread."

"Besides."

"Even if the clan is willing to help, the distant water can't quench the near thirst, what can we really do to help the Tiger Gang?" Wu Dongyao sighed.

Wu Yuan knew it in his heart.

No one can count on it.

If the Tiger Gang is targeting all cloth villages or large villages, it will naturally not be able to suppress them, but now it is only targeting the 'Wu family', so it will not cause too much backlash, and everyone is happy to watch the excitement.

"Uncles, today, I'm going to find the dean." Wu Yuan said.

"The president of the martial arts academy is powerful, but he can't mobilize the two armies." The black-robed youth on one side shook his head, obviously not expecting it.

"Wu Yuan."

But the sixth grandfather of the accountant said: "Go ahead, Dean Zhang has a lot of friends, if he is willing to help you, there may be a way to save him."

"En." Wu Yuan nodded and left the meeting room directly.

Looking at Wu Yuan's leaving back.

"Uncle Six." Wu Dongyao frowned and said, "Don't say that the Martial Academy won't intervene in this matter, even if you want to, what can you do?"

"We all know it's useless." The accountant's sixth master shook his head slightly: "But this kid Wu Yuan is willing to do his part for the family, so why is he still refusing? This will only make him feel more painful."

"Blindly funding him will not give him a sense of belonging."

"Let him pay, and he will have a constant feeling of parting with the family." The sixth grandfather said.

Several people in the chamber were thoughtful.

"okay."

"Forget about Wu Yuan, he can do whatever he wants. Let's continue to think of ways to gather enough money. The sooner the patriarch can be rescued, the better."

...

Walking out of the conference hall, Wu Yuan only said a few words to his mother, and then left the Wu family's ancestral house directly.

"To find Dean Zhang?" Wu Yuan shook his head slightly.

He is not naive.

The adult world pays attention to interests.

Why does the dean fight against the big gang on Wu's behalf? What are the benefits to each other? From Wu Yuan's point of view, there was a hint of conspiracy behind this incident.

"Fire Tiger Gang?" Wu Yuan walked on the street.

In his mind, he recalled the scene where the patriarch helped his family, and the six corpses lying on the ground of the ancestral house just now.

Of the eight clansmen who died, two of them could not even find their bones.

"It seems."

"I can only rely on myself." A trace of killing intent flashed deep in Wu Yuan's eyes.

... Familiar with the road, he returned home and changed into clothes he bought not long ago that he hadn't worn yet, and used the method of 'changing bones' to pretend to be a tall and thin young man.

Wu Yuan rushed directly towards the stars.

This time, it is not to buy pills, but weapons that are really opened to see blood.

In a life-and-death battle, suitable weapons are the most important.