Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World novel Chapter 122

Chapter 122: Chapter 98: Granting You an Opportunity! The Auction Trip!

Gu’s Manor, main hall of the household.

At this moment, seated at the head position was not the original Great Clan Elder, but a tall, square-faced man with a commanding presence. He wore armor forged of cold iron, exuding a domineering aura, and his tiger-like eyes were intimidating.

This was none other than Liu Yuanhu, the acting county official.

Surrounding him were martial artists with powerful auras, all subordinates brought by Liu Yuanhu, starting from the Blood Refining Realm.

The elders of Gu’s Manor and the three members, Gu Jingang included, all wore expressions of utmost respect as they looked toward Liu Yuanhu. Gu Changming and Gu Dajiang seemed relatively composed, but Gu Jingang appeared slightly pale, as if suffering from a depletion of vitality and blood.

Liu Yuanhu turned to Gu Jingang, smiling as he praised:

"Indeed, you live up to your reputation as the Iron-Fist Jingang, renowned far and wide. Your strength is truly formidable; even an ordinary martial artist at the pinnacle of the Blood Refining Realm might not match your power. Train well, and Canghe County will surely have a place for you in the future!"

A flash of joy crossed Gu Jingang’s eyes, though he remained humble in his response:

"The county official flatters me. Jingang possesses nothing but brute strength and doesn’t compare to even a strand of your hair. If it weren’t for your leadership, we wouldn’t even have been able to touch the fur of that demon fox."

Liu Yuanhu burst into hearty laughter and turned to the Great Clan Elder, saying:

"Your Gu’s Manor has truly shown great commitment this time. To be able to hunt down this demon fox is a tremendous achievement. Once I’ve had its blood refined into medicine, I will send some to your manor."

The Great Clan Elder immediately stood up to express his gratitude.

"Many thanks for your benevolence, County Official!"

The people of Gu’s Manor were filled with delight.

When the demon fox’s traces were first discovered, they immediately reported it to Liu Yuanhu and even mobilized all three of their martial artists in the Blood Refining Realm to assist in the hunt. Though the contribution may not have amounted to much, their display of allegiance was unmistakably sincere.

This loyalty had now reaped rewards.

Liu Yuanhu’s act of gifting medicinal pills clearly signaled his acceptance of Gu’s Manor’s allegiance. From now on, the two parties were aligned.

Liu Yuanhu waved his hand lightly with a smile.

He was equally pleased. Not only had he hunted a demon fox with such concentrated demon blood, promising significant reinforcement to his forces after processing, but he had also secured Gu’s Manor’s allegiance. It was a double blessing.

Should a war break out with the Black Sand Gang in the future, his chances of success would undoubtedly increase.

"I’ve heard the Black Sand Gang demands annual tribute from you? Such negligence on my part!"

Liu Yuanhu feigned an expression of grief and indignation.

The Great Clan Elder immediately rose again, speaking with an attitude of fearful respect:

"How could we blame the county official? With all your official duties, it’s inevitable that the Black Sand Gang, these scoundrels, found an opening. But one day, the county official will cleanse Canghe County of these monsters, ensuring peace and prosperity for the townsfolk!"

Liu Yuanhu nodded slowly and sighed: _{freēwēbηovel.c૦m}

"The incompetence of the prior county official was truly unfortunate. I had often proposed purging the mountain bandits and outlaws, but my plans were rejected outright by Cao Shiduan. Now that I’m in charge of Canghe County, rest assured, I will not tolerate such lawlessness."