Chapter 407: The Price of Taking Action

Not mentioning how Cai'er and the others settled into their new residence in Heimu Prefecture

The group from the Lin Family were all wounded, and even though a small portion had died, it could be considered the greatest fortune amidst misfortune

Looking at the man before him, with hair white as snow and a face cold as frost

Lin Xiong stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying: "Great kindness needs no thanks, Sect Master Wei Zhuang, for saving my Lin Family today

Once my Lin Family is settled, there will surely be a generous reward."

Watching Lin Xiong's attitude, Wei Zhuang seemed to think of something, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly: "That is unnecessary. Although I am entrusted by others, I am, after all, a Sect Master

That person also said that as long as I took action, the Lin Family would certainly give me a satisfactory account

Wei has other important matters to attend to and cannot wait for the future,

so I must trouble the Head of the Family to take advantage of the fact that all the brothers are here to settle the appearance fee!"

Lin Xiong looked at the smiling Wei Zhuang, his mind stalling for a moment, as if he saw Cheng Feng laughing and chatting behind Wei Zhuang

"What is this situation? Isn't Cheng Feng in love with my Wan'er? Why is the person he found asking for such an exorbitant price?"

Just as Lin Xiong was about to speak to build a connection, Wei Zhuang placed his hand directly onto Shark Tooth

His originally gentle temperament suddenly became stern, and the Hong Sect disciples behind him gripped their weapons in unison

Seeing that every one of the Hong Sect disciples had a murderous look in their eyes

and the government soldiers not far away who had not yet gone far

although Lin Xiong had a thousand doubts in his heart, he dared not show the slightest negligence on his face, for the cultivation of the person before him was stronger than all these people.

Originally, he thought Cheng Feng had invited someone over,

but looking at it now, he feared there was some other hidden story

It makes sense, Wei Zhuang is a Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm

Even if Cheng Feng invited him, he would likely have to pay a tremendous price

After pondering for a moment, Lin Xiong seemed to have found the source of how things had developed

"This kid Cheng Feng really has strong connections."

Suppressing the surging waves in his heart, he turned to a steward beside him who looked slightly disheveled but still maintained his composure and ordered: "Hurry, bring all the banknotes and valuables from our Lin Family's trip; we must ensure Sect Master Wei Zhuang is satisfied."

The steward received the order and left. Lin Xiong turned back to Wei Zhuang and managed to squeeze out a smile: "Sect Master Wei Zhuang, although my Lin Family is not the wealthiest, we will naturally exhaust our resources to thank our savior."

Wei Zhuang waved his hand lightly, the smile on his face deepening, and a playful light flickered in those deep eyes: "Head of the Family, there is no need to be so formal. Once we part ways on this trip, the mountains are high and the waters are long; whether we will meet again is another matter.

As for now, it is better to settle the account before us first."

While speaking, the steward had already hurried back, holding a heavy wooden box in his hands.

Lin Xiong took the wooden box and opened it himself; inside were neatly stacked banknotes and several pieces of jewelry shimmering with cold light.

He took a deep breath and pushed the wooden box toward Wei Zhuang: "This is everything my Lin Family can currently produce; I hope the Sect Master will accept it with a smile."

Wei Zhuang glanced at the wealth in the wooden box, a faint, imperceptible smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, and then with a wave of his hand, he tucked the box into his robes: "The Head of the Family is indeed straightforward. Then Wei will not disturb you further. Brothers, let's go!"

Following the order, the Hong Sect disciples gathered quickly, each with a sharp gaze, as if they were warriors who had just returned from the battlefield.

They retreated in an orderly fashion, leaving only the Lin Family group standing there in a daze.

Lin Xiong looked at the departing backs of the Hong Sect members, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

The government soldiers retreated, and the Hong Sect left

He had originally thought the Lin Family would have to fight to the bitter end

Yet it turned around at the last moment; it was truly a mercy from the heavens

"Head of the Family, we gave away most of what we brought on this trip,

was that not giving away too much?

Now we only have a few thousand taels left on us; this little money to take care of so many people is afraid that..."

Lin Xiong laughed heartily: "Short-sighted! Only when people are alive are there infinite possibilities

At that critical moment just now, a slight carelessness and our Lin Family would have been finished

A mere two hundred thousand taels to buy the lives of everyone from the Lin Family present

You tell me, is it worth it?"

Lin Xiong gave the steward a little guidance

and immediately reorganized his men, ready to set off

The silver he had on him was gone, but that did not mean he, the Head of the Family, had no other means

"Someone, tidy up the bodies of the family disciples and then we depart..."

"Yes, Head of the Family."

As the saying goes, domestic flowers are not as fragrant as wild ones

And Cheng Feng, who was enjoying the spring sunshine in the Hong Sect residence

was still diligently adding points to his cultivation

Hard work pays off, after all!

Looking at the box sent by Wei Zhuang's men, he waved his hand and put the box of notes away

Originally, Cheng Feng did not care about the life or death of the Lin Family

But since Lin Wan'er had already committed herself to the Cheng Mansion

even if they hadn't married or gone through the formalities

it seemed a bit unreasonable not to pay attention

Who would have thought that by a stroke of luck, he would end up doing business with his future father-in-law

"Uncle Lin, rest assured, Wan'er will never suffer here with me. Let these two hundred thousand be Wan'er's dowry for entering the family!"

After finishing his cultivation, he ignored the woman who had fallen asleep beside him

After bathing and changing his clothes, Cheng Feng sat in the Liangting of the Hong Sect residence, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand.

His gaze passed through the layers of courtyards, seemingly looking toward the direction of the Lin Family party.

A faint smile hung on the corners of his mouth, yet in his heart, he was secretly contemplating his future layout.

"Two hundred thousand taels, that can be considered enough to make up for the expenses of my manor."

"Someone come, go fetch the intelligence on Black Ear; I want to know the latest news on the Red Lotus Sect rebels."

The guards standing in the Hong Sect courtyard set off immediately.

Watching the Hong Sect guards, who looked somewhat serious and possessed explosive execution capabilities,

Cheng Feng was very satisfied.

In his own plans, there was no need for people who were overly clever.

He only needed the execution to be on point; as for everything else, he could handle it himself!

It was just that arranging everything by himself was a bit tiring.

Everything was for the sake of survival!!