Chapter 162: Blood Seed

"Boom!"

A thunderous explosion went off in Xu Laoer's brain, as if the two words "Dragon-Ascending" had exploded in his mind. He could no longer hear the sounds around him.

Dragon-Ascending!

That rebellious son had actually ascended the dragon.

He had fathered a son who ascended the dragon, but it no longer had anything to do with him.

In an instant, Xu Laoer's face turned bloodless.

Xu Yang lifted the red cloth, revealing a document and a wooden token.

"Everyone, share in the good fortune. Thank you all for your hard work!"

Xu Qing, like a seasoned adult, took out the copper coins she had prepared long ago and stepped forward, giving some to everyone in the procession team.

"It is no trouble. Being able to deliver the good news to Master Xu is our good fortune."

"Congratulations to Master Xu for placing high as a Licentiate!"

These people said festive words while accepting the congratulatory money.

After Xu Yang confirmed that everything was correct, they all bid farewell and left.

"A-Yang, well done. You have brought honor to our Xu family ancestors."

His uncle and aunt rushed over, their faces full of smiles.

"Our Xu clan has also produced a Martial Licentiate."

The Xu family members all around also stepped forward one after another to offer congratulations.

Xu Daxin stood in the crowd, wanting to step forward but not daring to. He only regretted that when Xu Yang had asked him to borrow grain back then, he shouldn't have said such mean things.

And he shouldn't have made things difficult for Xu Yang again last year for the sake of that short-lived ghost.

More and more people came forward to offer congratulations. Regardless of whether they had a friendship or not, they all came forward to say congratulations.

Xu Qing took out the prepared festive candies. Regardless of age, as long as they came to offer congratulations, she would give them some.

Xu Yang was somewhat speechless. He had no idea that the little girl had prepared not only firecrackers but also candies behind his back.

In fact, it was because he didn't care and had no parents.

If he had parents, preparing candies for such a major event would not be enough; he would have to host a banquet to entertain the neighbors.

Those wealthy families in the city would even host banquets for three days, with flowing feasts open for anyone to eat. Whoever came and said congratulations would have a meal.

"A-Yang, congratulations."

Li Yao squeezed through the crowd and also stepped forward to offer congratulations.

Her face was unnaturally pale, clearly having applied powder. She said in a tone that seemed somewhat casual, "A-Yang, you have achieved success and fame now; all that's left is to start a family. When will you invite the fellow villagers to drink wedding wine?"

"That's right, A-Yang, it's time to find a wife and get married."

"Hurry up and have a child, let him inherit all your skills."

"Without a wife to manage things, it's always not good. It's not comfortable when sleeping at night."

"My husband's family has a niece who is quite a beauty. Do you want your aunt to help you play matchmaker?"

Her words received unanimous approval from the fellow villagers, who urged Xu Yang to find a woman quickly.

"Thank you all for your concern, uncles and aunts. Everyone knows that I have ascended the dragon, so I cannot get married for the time being," Xu Yang explained.

A look of disappointment flashed in Li Yao's eyes. How had she not discovered before that a Dragon-Ascending genius was hidden in Bai Shi Square?

"The Dajiang Gang congratulates Master Xu Yang for placing high as a Martial Licentiate and successfully ascending the dragon. We specially present ten taels of silver, a bolt of brocade, a three-year-old wild ginseng, and two jars of Top Scholar Red wine," a voice suddenly rang out.

The people of Bai Shi Square were all shocked. The Dajiang Gang had actually come to give Xu Yang a congratulatory gift, and it was a generous one at that.

The crowd parted, and they saw Qian Jiaxing leading several Dajiang Gang members carrying gifts as they walked over.

Qian Jiaxing walked respectfully to Xu Yang and bowed, saying, "Master Xu, I am acting on the orders of our Gang Leader to present this congratulatory gift to congratulate you on placing high as a Martial Licentiate. Please accept it, Master Xu."

Xu Yang's expression was calm as he said, "Put the things inside the house."

Toward this former friend, he acted like a stranger. There was no sarcasm or mockery, nor any polite greetings; he just treated him as an ordinary Dajiang Gang member.

"Yes!"

Qian Jiaxing's voice trembled, and his heart still rippled with emotion.

Looking back at the past, the two of them practiced martial arts together at the Weiyuan Hall, went home together every evening, and exchanged martial arts insights on the road. Their relationship was inseparable.

But he wanted to climb the social ladder and flatter Lu Ren, so he drew a clear line with Xu Yang, and later even spoke ill of him.

Now, Xu Yang had placed high as a Licentiate, ascended the dragon in the martial arts examination, and even defeated Lu Ren in the examination, becoming a big figure in Qingyuan County.

And he had become a lackey of the Dajiang Gang, an errand boy for the Dajiang Gang leader to deliver congratulatory gifts to Xu Yang.

Everything seemed extremely ridiculous.

Not only did he fail to climb the ladder with Lu Ren, but now even Lu Ren had been defeated by Xu Yang in the martial arts examination.

When he heard this news, he didn't sleep all night. Why was he so disloyal back then?

"Put the things inside Master Xu's house."

He tried his best to control his voice and ordered his men to send the things into the house.

"Master Xu, we will take our leave."

After the things were put in place, Qian Jiaxing bowed respectfully before taking his men away.

"Senior Brother Xu, congratulations." ===== CHAPTER 163 =====