Chapter 45

In the power struggle between the Bai and Yang families, the Yang family won the victory with just a single demon core of a Red-Tailed Fox, which became a hot topic of conversation for the entire Baiyang Town.

Everyone felt as if they were in a dream.

"If the younger members of my family had the right to participate in the demon hunting competition, and just avoided the young people of the Bai and Yang families, our family might have a chance to obtain the management rights," many people thought.

Although the result was already known, when Lord Wolf officially announced the归属 of the management rights, several members of the Bai family still had a sullen look on their faces.

Without a word, Bai Sheng stepped down from the platform and returned to his family, coldly watching the old patriarch of the Yang family who was in front of Lord Wolf.

Lord Wolf then announced loudly, "The Yang family has obtained the management rights of Baiyang Town and will become the Town Lord's Mansion. Yang Cangkong will be the first Town Lord of Baiyang Town. The Town Lord's Mansion is a branch of our Lingwu Family, representing our Lingwu Family in exercising power. If anyone challenges the dignity of the Town Lord's Mansion, they are challenging the dignity of our Lingwu Family!"

With the protection of the Lingwu Family, the Yang family truly became a force to be reckoned with.

Although he was wearing a hood, Lord Wolf's icy gaze still made Bai Sheng and the others feel their scalps tingle. They knew that most of Lord Wolf's words were directed at Bai Sheng.

"Is he warning me? But if our Bai family produces two or three people at the Divine Pill Realm, the Town Lord's Mansion would be nothing but a facade. Moreover, if I kill Yang Cangkong, would the Lingwu Family still remember this small place called Baiyang Town?"

"Fine, since you know about the Deren Fruit, you can come and compete for it. If you die in the Great Wasteland, how would the Lingwu Family know it was my doing?"

Thinking this, a sinister look appeared in Bai Sheng's eyes, and Bai Li beside him also showed a malicious smile towards the old patriarch of the Yang family.

At this moment, Lord Wolf took out a deep yellow small cloth bag from his chest. The bag was actually inscribed with a blood-red rune, from which a strange spiritual energy emanated.

Seeing this strange bag, the two members of the Bai family's pupils immediately constricted, and the others also showed envious looks.

"It's actually a Qiankun Bag!"

In Longchen, Yang Qingxuan also showed an excited look. Seeing Longchen's puzzled expression, he explained, "The Qiankun Bag has the effect of storing a vast amount of space in a small container. Don't look at its small size, but the space inside is probably as large as a pavilion. It's an essential item for martial artists traveling outside! This Qiankun Bag can almost hold all the important assets of our Yang family."

After Yang Qingxuan's explanation, Longchen finally remembered such an item.

Indeed, if traveling outside, carrying so many valuables would be much more convenient with a Qiankun Bag. He remembered that the last time he carried 500 spirit stones, it was a huge hassle.

At this moment, everyone was eyeing the Qiankun Bag with envy, and Lord Wolf continued to announce, "The Yang family has become the Town Lord's Mansion, and these are the rewards from our Lingwu Family. If the Yang family can achieve something and manage Baiyang Town well, the Lingwu Family will have additional rewards!"

The rewards from the Lingwu Family were naturally not few. Although many people had already acknowledged and supported the Yang family as the Town Lord's Mansion, they were still somewhat envious of the Lingwu Family's rewards, especially the Bai family. Seeing the things that originally belonged to their family now in the hands of the old patriarch of the Yang family, Bai Sheng even broke the armrest of his wooden chair!

Now that the management rights were announced and the rewards were given, Lord Wolf said to the old patriarch of the Yang family, "Do your best, and there will be a reward! I will come back to Baiyang Town in the future."

Seeing that Lord Wolf was about to leave, the old patriarch of the Yang family hurriedly said, "I respectfully send off Lord Wolf!"

Unexpectedly, Lord Wolf's gaze suddenly turned to Longchen, and he said, "Follow me."

Longchen was taken aback, but he followed Lord Wolf to the back of the square, entering a small alley. The tens of thousands of people watched dumbfounded as Longchen followed Lord Wolf, not knowing what Lord Wolf was going to do.

"Perhaps Lord Wolf saw this guy's extraordinary talent and wants to take him back to Yuanling City for cultivation?"

This was probably what most people were thinking.

Even the old patriarch of the Yang family had this thought. However, if Longchen could receive greater cultivation, he was also very happy.

Bai Sheng and Bai Li, on the other hand, looked at each other, their brows furrowed.

"Second Brother, do you think Lord Wolf is going to take him away?"

Bai Li smiled coldly and mocked, "You're thinking too much. Just a mere Dragon Vein Realm Seventh Level is considered a waste in Yuanling City. At his age, there are many people at the Dragon Vein Realm Eighth Level in Yuanling City. Lord Wolf is a super genius of the Lingwu Family, and in his eyes, that guy is just a clown."

Hearing Bai Li's words, Bai Sheng finally relaxed. However, thinking about the rewards going to the old patriarch of the Yang family and Yang Cangkong becoming the Town Lord of Baiyang Town, he was very unwilling.

Since Lord Wolf hadn't said he was leaving, the tens of thousands of people didn't dare to leave, waiting anxiously.

When they reached the small alley, Lord Wolf took off his hood, revealing a face that was so handsome it was almost demonic. Without the hood, the cold and stern demeanor he had been putting on instantly disappeared, replaced by a youthful innocence.

This sudden change left Longchen a bit taken aback. He thought to himself, "This guy is really something." Since he was already quite familiar with Lord Wolf, he wasn't restrained and said with a smile, "I wonder why Lord Wolf has brought me here? Could it be that you have a crush on me?"

Lord Wolf's face immediately stiffened, and then he smiled bitterly, "Do you always speak so frivolously? Don't call me Lord Wolf. I've been hearing you call me that for the past few days, and it feels very awkward. My name is Mo Xiaolang. You can just call me Xiaolang."

Mo Xiaolang?

Longchen repeated the name a few times, feeling it was much more intimate than "Lord Wolf." He looked at the young man, who was also staring at him, and said, "Why are you looking at me?"

Mo Xiaolang looked a bit embarrassed and said, "I saw that you have become a Beast Martial Artist, and in this small place of Baiyang Town, you managed to learn the method of refining a beast soul, which surprised me. However, this is your secret, and I won't pry. You advanced from the Dragon Vein Realm Second Level to the Seventh Level in just over a month, showing great talent. I just want to ask if you are willing to go to the Lingwu Family with me. I believe you will receive greater cultivation there."

Mo Xiaolang valued Longchen's talent, and Longchen knew this. What he was saying was also within Longchen's expectations.

Longchen indeed wanted to go to a broader world to train himself, but he still had things to do in Baiyang Town, so he said apologetically, "To be honest, I am very grateful for your recognition, but I still have things to do in Baiyang Town, so..."

Mo Xiaolang pursed her lips and said, "Is it because of the Deren Fruit? Indeed, it's unfortunate. I have some urgent matters to return to Yuanling City. If not, I could have obtained the Deren Fruit for you."

Longchen was a bit stunned. He felt that this young man was being too good to him. Could it be because he once saved a child, or was this guy... a bit strange?

Longchen felt a chill run down his spine, and his gaze towards Mo Xiaolang changed.

Seeing the sudden change in Longchen's expression, Mo Xiaolang was puzzled and asked, "Are you afraid I'll take the Deren Fruit? The Deren Fruit is useless to me, so you don't need to worry. However, if you want to compete for the Deren Fruit, you should go to Yuanling City later. Obtaining the Deren Fruit will indeed be very beneficial to you."

Seeing the clear and innocent look in the young man's eyes, Longchen realized he had been thinking too much.

However, moved by Mo Xiaolang's sincerity, Longchen said, "If I finish my business in Baiyang Town, I will likely go to Yuanling City."

Mo Xiaolang nodded and said, "That's good." Then she frowned and said, "The two old men from the Bai family are quite strong, and I can't interfere. Be as careful as possible. Try to reach the Human Pill Realm before coming to Yuanling City; it will be better for you."

Then she took out another Qiankun Bag and said, "Consider this as a gift from me. It will be more convenient for you when you travel."

Seeing the young man's serious and earnest expression, Longchen was deeply moved.

He took the Qiankun Bag and looked at Mo Xiaolang with sincere eyes, saying, "This is more than just a gift. If it weren't for the Star War Body you gave me, I wouldn't have achieved this today. Xiaolang, thank you."

Mo Xiaolang smiled a bit shyly and said, "The Star War Body is something from a long time ago. I'm glad you can make use of it. Since that's the case, I'll go back to Yuanling City first. The Qiankun Bag has my mark on it. If you bring it to the Lingwu Family, someone will take you to see me."

Longchen nodded.

Mo Xiaolang looked at him for a moment and then said, "I don't even know your name yet."

Longchen was taken aback and said, "I'm called Longchen."

"Why do the people of the Yang family have the surname Long?"

"… My mother is from the Yang family, and my father's surname is Long."

Mo Xiaolang nodded and said, "I see."

Longchen was still puzzled about why Mo Xiaolang was being so nice to him. Seeing that Mo Xiaolang was about to leave, he couldn't help but ask, "Why did you give me the Star War Body and the Qiankun Bag? Why are you being so nice to me?"

Mo Xiaolang seemed to have anticipated this question and smiled slightly, then said, "I'm not quite sure myself, but sometimes you remind me of my brother. He was also very casual in his speech. When I was very young, he used to encourage me to do bad things, like peeking at the maids taking a bath and lying to my father that he was kidnapped..."

As she spoke, a happy light appeared in Mo Xiaolang's eyes. Suddenly, she realized that talking about these embarrassing things in front of Longchen might not be appropriate, so she smiled awkwardly.

So that's it...

Longchen smiled and said, "You're so capable; your brother must be very capable too?"

Mo Xiaolang's face quickly darkened, and then her eyes flashed with hatred. She clenched her fists and then shook her head, "He was originally more capable than me, but he's dead, they're all dead..."

Longchen was taken aback. Seeing the sudden pain in Mo Xiaolang's eyes, he remembered how he felt when Long Qinglan passed away. He bit his lip and sighed, "I'm sorry, I brought up your painful memories."

"It's okay. It's just that I'm not strong enough to avenge them. I have some matters to attend to in Yuanling City, so I need to leave quickly. Remember to come to Yuanling City and find me!"

"Definitely!"

Watching Mo Xiaolang's retreating back, Longchen suddenly remembered the old patriarch of the Yang family's words.

"Kid, I'll give you a warning. If you go out into the world and have your own brothers, you must understand their hearts, whether they are filled with poison or blood..."

Longchen suddenly smiled.

"My heart is filled with blood, Xiaolang, what about you?"

{Piaotian Literature}