Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 238: 143. Qinglong Association (11)_3

Grandmaster Realm cultivation...

None of the three spoke immediately, suspicion rising in their eyes.

Ding Dian, who saw Hou Yuxiao as a thorn in his side, was shocked at heart, but upon seeing the group of people behind him, his brow furrowed even more.

Behind Hou Yuxiao, apart from Nie Xinchuan, Li Sanyun, Liu Jianghong, and Bai Yunfan, the other eight — Hou Yuduan, Hou Yuling, Hou Yujie, Xiong Nutao, Zhang Kong, Gao Cheng, Gao Hu, and Wang Gong — were all martial artists of the Hou Clan.

"The number of their people, it just doesn't feel right!"

Fan Longhe was the first to notice something amiss. As soon as he spoke, a glint of light flitted through Ding Dian's eyes, and he whispered, "Lord Fan, don't you think that this number matches exactly with the martial artists of the Qinglong Association we saw just now?"

Even Ding Buhai, upon looking at Hou Yuxiao and his group, showed surprise on his face, and then quickly had a realization, exclaiming, "No wonder, the people from Wanyang County, weren't they precisely the ones captured alive by the Qinglong Association in Zhaoyang County..."

Whoosh...

One after another, the remarks of Ding Dian and Ding Buhai caused a huge uproar. As people grasped the situation, their gazes towards Hou Yuxiao immediately changed!

Hou Yuxiao had never appeared at Shili Slope before, and now he had suddenly shown up. Coupled with his Grandmaster Realm cultivation and the implications of the two remarks, the answer seemed ready to leap out...

"Hou Yuxiao, you have some nerve, colluding with demons to cause chaos in Tongling..."

"Magistrate Ding, one can be reckless with food but not with words. I, Mr. Hou, learned of the demon-caused havoc today and specially brought my kinsmen to help. How could that become collusion with demons? On my way here, I happened to capture a group of Qinglong Association remnants, intending to present them to the Lord of the County. Now, instead, I am wrongfully accused. Has Tongling truly become a place where Deputy Magistrate Ding does as he pleases!"

Hou Yuxiao interrupted Ding Dian abruptly. At the same time, Hou Yujie and others behind him retrieved seven corpses, each donning a ghastly ghost mask and dressed in the clothing of the Qinglong Association.

The seven corpses were laid out in front of everyone, causing a momentary stun. Everyone, including Fan Longhe, had doubts after hearing Hou Yuxiao's words.

Only Ding Dian, with a snort of cold laughter, said, "Do you think that bringing in seven corpses at random can clear your suspicion?"

Hou Yuxiao was disgusted by this man's persistent annoyance. Looking at Ding Dian with an appearance of righteous indignation, he said, "The innocent can clear themselves. I am well aware that Deputy Magistrate Ding harbors resentment towards me due to your favorite, Cheng Yue, dying at my hands. If you wish to frame me for this, I can bear this false charge, but I wonder, does Deputy Magistrate Ding intend to convict me right now?"

Bringing up the past, Ding Dian's brow twitched violently, wishing he could charge forward and kill Hou Yuxiao on the spot, but he knew that with the demon threat at hand, now was not the time. Moreover, at this moment, if he moved against Hou Yuxiao, he would surely bear the blame for the defense of Tongling falling through...

"Continue retreating to the Prefectural City. Your guilt, Hou Yuxiao, will be determined later. No matter how eloquently you justify yourself, you won't be able to deceive Master Fanyin, hmph!"

Hearing Ding Dian's threat, a flash of cold light appeared in Hou Yuxiao's eyes. He did not retort further but led his people to Hou Yucheng's side without saying a word.

He said nothing, only turned his head to look at Li Sanyun, Nie Xinchuan, Bai Yunfan, and Liu Jianghong, quietly sending them a message.

"I will only say this once, the Prefectural City won't be able to protect you!"

"Gentlemen, if you trust me, let your family's forces follow me. I can show you a way to survive."

All four looked up at Hou Yuxiao, their expressions simultaneously changing.