Chapter 389: Figures of the Cheng Mansion

Lin Ziyang turned around in confusion to look at the person who had arrived.

"Father, what is it? Aren't the bandits about to be wiped out?" Looking at Lin Yi's solemn face, Lin Ziyang asked.

"Ziyang, the current situation is basically an open secret now.

Even though our Lin Family has strict rules, there are always people in the house who eat inside and out,

and the ones they are colluding with are inevitably the other two families.

Plus, the County Magistrate is watching like a tiger, greedy and insatiable; Qingxi County will sooner or later not be a place to stay for long.

Added to the news from the Patriarch, we are leaving tomorrow.

It would be even better if we could make the other two families hesitate.

Right now, our family has a large foundation, and what we are racing against is information and speed."

Lin Ziyang suddenly realized: "Father, is this to make them spread false intelligence?"

Lin Yi laughed: "How could it be false intelligence? It is just setting up a diversion.

The general direction is correct; as long as the Patriarch's news is accurate,

delayed information will be enough to lead them to their deaths."

A light of mixed excitement and confusion flickered in Lin Ziyang's eyes, and he continued to ask: "Then how exactly should we set up this diversion?"

Lin Yi gently patted Lin Ziyang on the shoulder, signaling him to stay calm, then spoke slowly: "The Patriarch has his own arrangements.

Tonight, you go and prepare several inconspicuous carriages first, and select some capable servants.

Tomorrow morning, on the surface, it will look like we are going out to make purchases, but in reality, we will be relocating in secret.

As for the diversion, I will have the steward spread the word, and in coordination with the elders of the family, we will sell off some assets first.

I am afraid the family's foundation in Qingxi County cannot be preserved.

However, the times are difficult; how could my Lin Family not be prepared?"

"There is still preparation?" Hearing this, Lin Ziyang could not help but widen his eyes; he had never heard his father mention this matter before.

Lin Yi nodded, his expression becoming grave: "That is the final retreat of our Lin Family; if it were not absolutely necessary, the Patriarch would not activate it."

"Understood, Father. I will go and prepare now; I will certainly not fail the task." After Lin Ziyang finished speaking, he turned to leave, but was called back by Lin Yi.

"Ziyang, this journey is dangerous; you must remain vigilant at all times and cannot have the slightest slack.

Also, you must protect Wan'er well. Although she is young, she is clever and quick-witted; perhaps she can help you at a critical moment.

Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must protect her; she is the future of the Lin Family."

Lin Ziyang nodded solemnly, a sense of responsibility he had never felt before surging in his heart.

Leaving this time might mean leaving his homeland,

but the future of the Lin Family will be guarded by me!

The night remained, but the Lin Mansion was no longer peaceful.

Lin Ziyang acted quickly, arranging everything one by one according to his father's instructions.

Lin Yi remained in the mansion, continuing to lay out a more detailed plan; every detail concerned the survival of the Lin Family.

The darkness before dawn is always exceptionally long, but for the Lin Family, this was the beginning of a new life.

They would silently bid farewell to this land that raised them and step onto a path that was unknown yet full of hope.

And all of this would quietly set off in the first ray of sunlight tomorrow.

As for Zhang Long and Li Hu, who had escaped the Lin Mansion, they looked back in panic at the Lin Mansion, which felt like an abyss or a quagmire.

"It seems that our previous arrangements had long since been seen through," Zhang Long said with some suspicion.

Li Hu could not quite believe it: "Then why didn't they just pull out the nails directly?"

Looking at Li Hu, who seemed unable to believe it, Zhang Long thought to himself: "The methods of those families are all ruthless; how much have you even seen yet?"

But he dared not speak his inner thoughts aloud, and instead suggested: "It seems something major is really happening at the Lin Mansion. I will return to report to my master first; farewell."

"Those of the Zhang Family, follow me." After Zhang Long said this, Blood Qi swirled around him, and his figure flashed like a ghost in the night, quickly disappearing from Li Hu's sight with the family's team.

Li Hu stood in place, watching the direction in which Zhang Long had left, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

"Could it be that the Lin Mansion is really going to take action?" Li Hu muttered to himself. Once caught up in this kind of struggle between families, a moment of carelessness could lead to being smashed to pieces.

Just as Li Hu was hesitating, a burst of hurried footsteps interrupted his thoughts.

He turned his head abruptly and saw several dark shadows approaching rapidly; they were clearly guards from the Lin Mansion.

Li Hu's heart tightened; he had to leave as soon as possible, otherwise, if he were caught, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Thinking that things were looking bad, he turned and ran, waving his hand to lead the Li Family's men in a rapid retreat.

"It seems I must find my master as soon as possible and tell him about the situation here," Li Hu calculated to himself, deciding to find his backer first before making further plans.

Suddenly, one of Li Hu's men approached to report: "Brother Hu, news has come from the family's scouts; the previous trail was lost near the Cheng Mansion."

"Cheng Mansion? Which Cheng Mansion?" Li Hu did not react in time.

"It's the residence of the former Sect Master of the Hong Sect."

"Hah, just a gang that doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Even if they unified the entire underworld of Qingxi County, so what?

Aren't they still obediently tucking their tails between their legs? I even drank with their high-level members before!"

The subordinate scratched his head and said admiringly: "Brother Hu is truly knowledgeable; this little brother admires you."

Li Hu smiled smugly, but then his expression darkened: "However, the trail breaking off near the Cheng Mansion is not a good thing. Could it be that the Lin Mansion and the Cheng Mansion are colluding?"

Hearing this, the subordinate's expression also changed: "Brother Hu, are you saying that the Lin Mansion's big move this time is related to the Cheng Mansion?"

Li Hu nodded, his brows locked in a frown: "One must be on guard. Although the Cheng Mansion seems low-key now, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse; their strength cannot be underestimated.

If the Lin Mansion really joins forces with them, then our days will not be easy."

"Then Brother Hu, what should we do?" the subordinate asked anxiously.

Li Hu pondered for a moment, then said: "You go back first and continue to monitor the movements of the Lin Mansion and the Cheng Mansion."

If there is any movement, report to me immediately.

As for me, I am going to see the Patriarch in person to tell him about the situation here."

"Yes, Brother Li Hu." The subordinate replied, then hurried away.

Li Hu watched the back of his departing subordinate, secretly calculating his next move in his heart.

This matter is of great importance; the slightest carelessness could lead to total ruin.

He must act with caution to preserve himself in this family conflict,

or rather, preserve himself first!

In the night, Li Hu's figure quickly vanished into the alleyways, heading toward the residence of the Li Family master.