Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 418: 208. How to Cancel the Jinling Kill-on-Sight Order_3

She was conflicted, hoping that the Hou Clan could really refrain from getting involved.

Little did she know, upon hearing her words, Hou Yuxiao almost couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Zhu Qing's little scheming could hardly escape his notice...

If it were someone else, Hou Yuxiao might have indeed stayed out of it to avoid offending a second-rate power, and that too, a group of assassins lurking in the shadows. But the problem was that Fang Jinghong was the Fourth Elder, and in that case, he just couldn't ignore it...

"Is there any way to cancel this Jinling Death Order?"

Zhu Qing's expression darkened. Hou Yuxiao's question essentially made clear his stance, which meant her intimidation had no effect.

"Unless all members of the Zhu Clan die, there is no other way to cancel it!"

Zhu Qing was still trying to intimidate, little knowing that as soon as these words were out, the eyes of Hou Yuxiao and the three others flashed with a hint of chill.

"Old Fifth, you will depart for the Prefectural City tomorrow, passing through Jinling County. Take these two young ladies with you and make a side visit to the Zhu Clan. See if you can get them to withdraw this Kill-on-Sight Order, just offer a reasonable price and try not to offend them!"

Although Hou Yuxiao's words seemed like a concession to the Zhu Clan, his tone was utterly calm. As he spoke, he exchanged glances with Hou Yuduan.

Hou Yuduan's face flashed a hint of reluctance, but he still nodded slightly.

"Big brother, let me go too. I'd like to see what this family of assassins is really like. It wouldn't be bad to make friends with them!"

Hou Yujie's face had a hint of a smile, and his soft voice was slightly eerie.

"Then go with Old Fifth."

"Yes, big brother!"

"All right, we've discussed everything we needed to today. Arrange accommodations for the two young ladies. Take them with you when you leave tomorrow. It's getting late; everyone should rest!"

Hou Yujie nodded, stepped forward to untie Zhu Qing and Zhu Lan, and smilingly said to them, "Ladies, please come. When we reach Jinling, we'll need you to lead the way. Perhaps our Hou Clan can even make some connections with the Zhu Clan then!"

Zhu Qing and Zhu Lan exchanged looks, both faces filled with puzzlement. However, unable to figure it out, and knowing they were not in a position to defy, they obediently followed Hou Yujie and left the main hall.

After watching everyone leave, Hou Yuxiao sat cross-legged in silence for a long while before he sighed softly and murmured, "What's the point!"

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New Yu Era, 1322, early September

In Wanyang County City, Hou Yuduan and Hou Yujie led a force of Upper Hou Gate's ten divisions and three thousand of the elite Zhaoyang Army. They escorted nearly fifty empty carriages, stretching the procession over three miles long, and grandly set off on the Official Road to Xingnan Prefectural City.

"Don't forget what I've asked you two to do. Also, find out more about the situation in the Prefectural City. Li Sanyun has been there before, and he's going with you this time. Having him there will be good for guidance.

It's over thirteen hundred miles to the Prefectural City. If you travel with the main army, it will definitely delay things. You two take the elite cavalry of Upper Hou Gate ahead, and let the main army follow. By the time you return from the Prefectural City, they should just be arriving at Jinling County..."

At the entrance of Hou Mansion, Hou Yuxiao gave these last instructions. Hou Yujie and Hou Yuduan nodded gently. Hearing that the main army should reach Jinling County by the time they returned, Hou Yujie's eyes flashed a fierce light, while Hou Yuduan showed a trace of compassion.

"Understood, big brother, we're setting off."

"Good, have a safe journey!"

After watching the entire procession leave, Hou Yuxiao then turned and went back inside Hou Mansion.