Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 159: 115, conveniently wiped out that small clan_2

"I understand, Master!"

Hou Yuxiao's face then revealed a slight smile as he took out a golden identity token and handed it to Wan Xiaolou.

"This is the identity token of my clan. When my men arrive, you just need to show them this token, and they will know," he said.

Wan Xiaolou nodded and looked at the front of the token where the character "Hou" was imprinted, his eyes suddenly revealing a hint of curiosity.

The Master had only told him his real name; all else was unspoken. But considering his master's cultivation at the Grandmaster Realm and serving as the Third Dragon Head of the Qinglong Association, the power of the Hou Clan must also be formidable.

"Okay, I'm off now! Remember, if anything stirs in Wanyang County or if you encounter issues you can't resolve, you may send someone with a message to Zhaoyang Escort Agency in Tongling, and I will respond," Hou Yuxiao instructed Wan Xiaolou one last time before transforming back into Ren Feng's appearance. Under the reluctant gazes of Wan Xiaolou and a group of children, he mounted his horse and headed towards the western city gate of Wanyang County.

"Master has given me a new lease on life; I must hasten to enhance my cultivation and strength to alleviate his worries!"

Wan Xiaolou muttered to himself, respectfully bowing down to the departing silhouette of Hou Yuxiao, his fists tightened under his sleeves, his expression resolutely determined.

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Western City Gate of Wanyang County

Thirteen people holding various weapons were gathered at the entrance to the Official Road, obviously waiting for someone.

The leader was a girl in a white Taoist robe with Taoist knots in her hair, none other than Zhao Qingxue, who Hou Yuxiao had seen previously on the boat. She appeared quite serene compared to the anxious expressions of the others.

The twelve others included two who, like the girl, were robed as Taoists, and three bald monks bearing Zen Staffs, while the remaining seven were of varied expressions, including Tong Hu among the seven.

"Ren Feng is really putting on airs, arriving even later than Senior Sister Zhao!"

One of the young men in a Taoist robe turned to glance at the city gate, his expression slightly displeased as he spoke.

Upon hearing this, the rest quickly echo his sentiments.

"Making so many of us wait for him alone, Ren Feng is going a bit too far."

"Hmph, he's just a heretic monk; he lacks basic manners!"

"Brother Chen is right, I've also heard Ren Feng is a heretic monk."

"Making Fairy Qingxue wait so long, Ren Feng is really lacking foresight."

...

Only Chen Yuhe and Liu Fufeng, both in the Grandmaster Realm, dared directly criticize a heretic monk, their gazes often lingering on the leading girl, their flattering and pleasing attitude quite evident.

While the others like Tong Hu also had their reservations, they still considered Ren Feng's cultivation at the Grandmaster Realm and only mildly hinted their disapproval without harsh words.

"After all, Senior Ren is advanced in years, waiting a bit longer wouldn't hurt!"

Zhao Qingxue unexpectedly spoke up in defense of Ren Feng, causing everyone to momentarily freeze, especially Chen Yuhe who had first mentioned the heretic monk, his face stiffening.

After saying this, Zhao Qingxue turned toward the young Taoist who first spoke, smiling lightly, "Junior Brother Qing Guang, as Taoists, remember not to be impatient. It's barely been a quarter of an hour; what's the rush? Are you eager to go to Tongling?"

At her last remark, a flicker of anxiety crossed Qing Guang's face. Fearing being noticed, he quickly bowed his head, "Sister, you misunderstand me. I was just worried about Ren Feng delaying your important matters."

As Zhao Qingxue was about to reply, the corners of her mouth curved slightly upward. She turned to look behind at the city gate entrance where an elderly man in Azure clothes, riding an ordinary nag, was approaching with an apologetic expression.

"Old man was delayed on the road, making everyone wait. I'm truly sorry!"

Seeing Hou Yuxiao's elderly appearance, Zhao Qingxue's lips seemed to struggle to maintain composure, pursing slightly as she responded, "No worries. For this mission to eradicate the Qinglong Association, we still need to rely greatly on your older generation; it's only right for us younger ones to wait."

Zhao Qingxue's expression turned decidedly odd as she mentioned "eradicating the Qinglong Association," "your older generation," and "us younger ones," placing special emphasis on each phrase.

What's with this little Daoist nun?

Could she have discovered my identity? That makes no sense!

As Hou Yuxiao was about to test the waters with his words, someone already couldn't hold back.

"Fairy Qingxue is giving him too much credit. Just the Qinglong Association, with Brother Liu and I taking action, isn't it as easy as reaching out our hands?"

"In my view, this Brother Ren, being advanced in years, fears the vigor of youth. I doubt even Fang Jinghong could stand against him; as for eradicating the Qinglong Association, it's hardly his turn!"

Chen Yuhe's initial remark wasn't much taken seriously by Zhao Qingxue, but Liu Fufeng's comment made her face away from Hou Yuxiao take on a rather amused expression, yet when she turned back, she pretended like nothing had happened, her face showing a trace of difficulty, as though she was worried Hou Yuxiao might get upset.

"Both of you make fair points; old man is indeed advanced in years. For this journey to Tongling, indeed, we must rely on your prowess!"

For usual disputes of pride, Hou Yuxiao wouldn't mind, especially since these two didn't even recognize the real Fang Jinghong standing before them, boastfully claiming to eradicate the Qinglong Association, utterly foolish. Hou Yuxiao found it ludicrous to consider them sensible and merely nodded in courtesy without wanting to argue.

Thinking Hou Yuxiao had backed down, their morale surged, and they scornfully glanced at him before triumphantly looking at Zhao Qingxue.

Unfortunately for them, Zhao Qingxue paid them no heed. Seeing Hou Yuxiao react like a bundle of cotton, she seemed to find it boring and simply mounted her horse and went onto the Official Road.