RPAGF Chapter 357 Dingming City 4
Chapter 357 Dingming City 4
"Everyone! Everyone!" Qi Deng raised his voice, attracting the attention of everyone present: "You are all willing to come today, presumably because you remember the kindness of my elder brother! I believe my elder brother's spirit in heaven will be comforted!"
This is a family matter of the Qi family, and I apologize that my family is unable to entertain you all for the rest of the time. Please return home now.
Qi Denggao adopted an extremely humble posture, but his intention to drive people away was very clear!
"What are you saying, Second Master Qi? Madam Bai Jin hasn't even spoken yet, isn't Second Master Qi overstepping his bounds a bit?"
These words were harsh and merciless, almost tearing Qi Denggao's face off and trampling on it!
He suddenly raised his head, only to be met with several pairs of indifferent gazes, as if they were looking at a clown!
Not a single person left! Not even a single movement was made!
At this moment, Qi Denggao's ominous premonition reached its peak!
He knew things wouldn't end well today!
Living under protection, the jackals suddenly faced these wild beasts that roamed the wilderness, and for a moment they were powerless to resist!
They no longer coveted the family fortune!
He looked somewhat flustered at the old woman standing at the front!
At this moment, in his mind, the only one present who could stand up to these ferocious beasts without being at a disadvantage was Bai Jin!
Only Bai Jin could remain steadfast and unyielding in the face of these forces, never falling behind!
Qi Denggao retreated immediately upon contact, and the forces present barely took him seriously!
A good-for-nothing hiding under his brother's protection can bully Bai Jin and his mother, but he's only bullying them because he's been built up by resources!
They looked down on Qi Denggao, but they couldn't help but show more respect to Bai Jin, the widow of Master Qi!
This is not that good-for-nothing Qi Denggao!
"mother!"
Looking at his mother's old and frail figure, he faced these forces that exuded a sense of crisis.
Although Qi Minghao knew that his mother had a backup plan, he was still trembling with fear. He tried his best to suppress his fear, stood by his mother's side, and stood tall to confront these forces, determined not to let his mother be isolated and helpless!
"The city lord has arrived!" The servant's loud voice rang out, reaching straight into the inner hall!
Qi Denggao's face turned pale instantly. It was over! At this moment, he knew that the Qi family was truly finished!
The city lord of Dingming City and Master Qi had a so-so relationship; he didn't even participate in the spirit-raising ceremony!
One is the number one person in Dingming City, and the other is the city lord of Dingming City!
Logically speaking, the leader of Dingming City should be the city lord, but in this world, strength is paramount!
The city lord of Dingming City dared not offend Master Qi, yet he did not want to lose face as city lord in front of the Qi family!
So, he and Uncle Qi were practically never in a relationship!
Grandpa Qi isn't interested in the position of city lord, but Old Master Qi is!
Since his eldest son wasn't interested, he wanted to recommend his second son to be the city lord!
Unfortunately, everyone in the city knows that Qi Denggao is a violent, useless, and incompetent fool!
Make him the city lord!
Apart from the Qi family, no other force in the city would agree to this!
It's rare to see such unity among the forces in the city. Although Old Master Qi was angry, he couldn't do anything to these forces, since Dingming City was the territory of the Guiyuan Sect!
He can act arrogantly in the city because of Master Qi, but once he makes a move against these forces, he will be facing the elders sent by the Guiyuan Sect!
They had no choice but to back down in frustration. It was in this chaotic environment that the city lord rose to power!
He was originally a rogue cultivator, but he was a prominent figure in the city, and his strength was not bad!
Although the forces of independent cultivators cannot compare to those of family forces, they are not inferior. They firmly supported the rise of the city lord, with the permission of the Guiyuan Sect.
The unwilling family forces had no choice but to compromise!
The city lord had a very difficult time in the early days after taking office. Old Master Qi would cause him trouble from time to time, but he was weaker than Old Master Qi and dared not offend him, so he could only swallow his anger!
At first, he wanted to do his job well in managing Dingming City. However, under the precise encirclement and suppression by Old Master Qi and the forces in the city, he gradually became known as a city lord who only cared about money!
Such old grudges led him to not even attend Master Qi's funeral, only sending a butler, which shows how little he valued it!
Now that you've come in person, you must be up to no good!
A thought flashed through Qi Denggao's mind!
The city lord of Dingming City wore a kind smile that instantly won over anyone: "Why be so nervous! I just came to take a look!"
"Lord City Lord!" the people present called out in unison, their attitude extremely respectful!
Looking at the unsurprised faces of everyone present except him, Qi Denggao felt a sense of despair.
It's over, it's really over now!
The city lord looked at Bai Jin: "Madam Qi, we can begin. I'm here, rest assured I'll take care of things for you!"
Upon seeing that the first person the city lord called out to was Bai Jin, Qi Denggao stared intently at Bai Jin. What on earth was this woman up to?
Doesn't she realize that she's inviting trouble into her home?
"Thank you for your recognition, Lord City Lord. I am deeply grateful!"
“Madam, there’s no need to be so polite! Brother Qi has helped Dingming City a great deal, and as the city lord, it’s only natural that I should take extra care of his widow!”
The city lord said politely, but both sides were well aware of the underlying sarcasm.
Bai Jin didn't bother with formalities and nodded to the most senior member of the Qi family present: "Please, Twelfth Master, bear witness!"
Qi Denggao had a bad feeling, and after hearing the distribution of the will, he was completely unable to accept it.
Especially when his scheme failed, Qi Denggao's eyes widened in fury as he hissed in a low voice, "Sixth Uncle! What good did you get from helping this poisonous woman fabricate a will?"
No, I don't believe it! This will must be fake! Bai Jin! My brother died in the secret realm, you poisonous woman!
They actually forged his will! Do you want him to never rest in peace, even in the afterlife?
Are you trying to tell us that our eldest brother wrote this will before he went to the secret realm?
"You may not believe it, but it's true!" Bai Jin nodded at him!
"No, I don't believe this is all fake!" Qi Denggao couldn't accept it at all!
"Second brother, stop fooling around!"
Qi Dengfei and Qi Dengxuan were completely surprised by the windfall. They weren't without their own interests in the inheritance, but they knew they couldn't compete with their second brother!
Unexpectedly, they were overjoyed to find that the will included a share for them. The two of them rushed forward and firmly restrained Qi Denggao.
Qi Dengdeng stood around Qi Denggao, rubbing his hands together, trying to shut Qi Denggao up and tell his second brother to shut up and not ruin things!
"Lord City Lord, I beg you!" Bai Jin ignored the Qi brothers' dispute and said to the city lord beside him.
The city lord stood up and pretended to take the will that his sixth uncle had brought and examined it: "This will is examined by me, the city lord. It is in the handwriting of Lord Qi. The Qi family's estate will be divided into five parts."
Each of the five individuals—Bai Jin, Qi Denggao, Qi Dengfei, Qi Dengxuan, and Qi Dengdeng—will keep one copy! If any problems arise later, they can come to the City Lord's Mansion for verification!
The moment the city lord made the announcement, the three of them quickly released Qi Denggao, their joy evident in their expressions.
"Idiots, you three idiots!" At this point, what didn't Qi Denggao understand?
He stared intently at Bai Jin. She was doing this on purpose; this was the killing move Bai Jin had left behind!
He felt a surge of anger. Did this woman really think she could escape his grasp?
Just wait, he will definitely not let him get away with this!
"Second brother, how could you be so selfish!" Qi Dengdeng was the youngest son and the last child born to the old man, and he was also the most favored by Grandpa Qi back then!
Then there was his older brother who treated him like a son, which directly fostered his naive and ignorant nature!
"I'm selfish!" Qi Denggao glared at his brothers!
The three who received the property were in no way inferior; in fact, because they were on higher ground and held the upper hand, the three of them were subtly forming a united front!
Previously, the three of them knew perfectly well that they couldn't defeat Qi Denggao and were afraid of offending him and being completely abandoned, so they swallowed their anger.
Now, with the distribution of the inheritance, it's unexpected that each of them will receive a share.
They're not going to spit out the meat that's already in their mouths!
Qi Denggao thus became their united enemy!
Qi Denggao was furious to face his three brothers who shared a common hatred and were hostile towards him. He decided to use a blatant scheme to sow discord!
Bai Jin, that woman, that move was truly ruthless! Absolutely too ruthless!
Qi Denggao was unaware that Bai Jin's true killing move had not yet been made; sowing discord was only the first step!
What's truly terrifying are the wolves that haven't left yet!
And then there's the city lord, sitting back and doing nothing, showing favoritism!
Did he think he could easily get his share of the inheritance?
dream!
Today is called "one day in heaven, one thought in hell!"
The head of the Wang family looked around and couldn't wait to speak: "Madam Bai Jin! My daughter and your son were previously engaged, and one of the gifts exchanged was a spiritual vein. Now that the engagement is dissolved, don't you think it's time to...!"
Everyone in the city knew about this marriage; it was a verbal agreement made by Old Master Wang and Uncle Qi before Old Master Qi's coffin.
This engagement gift is completely fabricated!
Rather, it's more accurate to say that, given the significance of this marriage, the gift that Uncle Qi gave was quite valuable!
How is this any different from robbery?
No one present expected that the first to fire at the Qi family would be the Wang family, their former in-laws!
This is really...
Although the forces present were not exactly hospitable, their gazes toward the Wang family were now filled with disdain!
The Wang family patriarch remained unfazed. Resources were scarce, and there were so many powerful figures present, all eyeing him covetously. If he was too late, he would end up with nothing.
Forget about shamelessness; it all means nothing in the face of real benefits!
This is the way of doing things that the royal family believes in!
“I have never heard my husband mention this! On the contrary, it is the Wang family!” Bai Jin’s face was cold, with a half-smile: “Back then, my husband took good care of the Wang family because of the marriage. Now that the marriage is called off, I ask the head of the Wang family to return all the care my husband has given me over the years!”
Bai Jin could overlook other families, but not the Wang family. If they didn't jump in front of her, Bai Jin could ignore them!
But now that it's happened, she's determined to get justice for her stupid son!
The head of the Wang family was also stunned. He did not expect Bai Jin to be so firm. Did she not understand her current situation? Did she still think she was the high and mighty Daojun's wife?
"Madam Bai Jin, considering that we were once related by marriage, I advise you not to refuse a toast only to suffer the consequences!"
As he spoke, the Wang family patriarch swiftly swung his hand, sending a gust of air straight towards Bai Jin. It wasn't heavy, but it was definitely enough to send Bai Jin flying!
The moment he made his move, his hand was firmly bound by a pair of iron clamps, and the next second, he met a pair of cold and clear eyes!
A chill ran down his spine, making him dare not act recklessly.
The shockwave he unleashed was easily neutralized by Yingyue!
"Ah! Ah~!" A fierce scream rang out, and the next second, the Wang family patriarch's two hands were severed by invisible energy blades and thrown to the ground like trash!
But the wound didn't bleed much, only a sharp, piercing pain!
How swift and precise the attack was!
Everyone present was stunned!
Looking up at the two people standing next to Bai Jin, he was so shocked that he stammered, "Master Ying! Master Wen!"
They turned around sharply and, unsurprisingly, saw the last member of the trio.
A knowing glint flashed in Grandpa Zhou's eyes.
Even Uncle Zhou was shocked; his older brother was truly amazing!
I guessed it after just one glance!
The appearance of Yingyue and her two companions shocked those who were blinded by greed, and for a moment the hyenas that were about to hunt dared not make a move.
After all, there are still cautionary tales lying on the ground!
Without high-grade elixirs and timely treatment, losing both hands would render one useless!
At this moment, the Qi brothers snapped out of their shock and realized that even the most foolish among them knew their current predicament!
Seeing Bai Jin and her child being firmly protected on either side, the four of them scrambled to get closer!
They hoped to rely on the power of the three to drive away the hyenas' covetousness.
Yingyue and Wen Sishu glanced at the four of them with disdain and uttered a single word: "Get lost!"
Qi Denggao was about to say something when he realized that they were also Grandpa Qi's relatives, so why should they be treated differently?
Meeting a pair of cold, indifferent dark eyes, Cheng Jiu strode briskly to his senior brothers and sisters' side.
Qi Denggao felt as if he were being watched by some ancient beast, his heart pounding with fear, and for a moment he forgot what he wanted to say!
Nono retreated, not daring to go forward again!
The other three brothers had nothing else, but they were very perceptive. Seeing that Qi Denggao had been defeated and dared not step forward, they dared not approach either, and just stayed in place, looking at Bai Jin with a wronged expression.
Bai Jin remained unmoved; she was their sister-in-law, not their brother!
Moreover, when their eldest brother was alive, they didn't show her, their sister-in-law, much respect!
Bai Jin's attitude was very clear. The forces that dared not make any rash moves because of Cheng Jiu and the other two were present slowly shifted their attention to the four Qi brothers!
The atmosphere on the field fell into an eerie stillness, and even the city lord was not able to recover from the commotion!
Seeing this, he stood up and cupped his hands to Cheng Jiu and the other two. Although his cultivation was higher than theirs, he treated them with great respect and equality.
"May I ask where you three fellow Daoists come from?"
"I am a disciple of Immortal Lord Qingxu. My master had some acquaintance with Daoist Qi during his training. Hearing of Daoist Qi's death, he was saddened."
"I was specially dispatched to take care of the widow of Lord Qidao."
Disciple of Immortal Lord Qingxu!
These six words were like bombs, sending everyone present into chaos!
The Immortal Lord is a legendary figure who has reached the pinnacle of power!
I never imagined that Grandpa Qi had such a connection.
Grandpa Zhou's expression was solemn.
"elder brother!"
Master Zhou looked at his elder brother with some worry. This was no ordinary person; this was a disciple of a Celestial Lord!
"It's alright! These three celestial envoys have been quite good-natured these past few days in the city. As long as we adopt the right attitude and offer sufficient apologies, everything should be fine!"
For a moment, Grandpa Zhou didn't know whether these words were meant to comfort Grandpa Zhou or himself!