Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 427: 211, Smooth Trip to Prefectural City_3

The many assessments from the outside world are sufficient to show how unsavory the reputation of the Rakshasa Holy Sect is. This unsavoriness is not just based on rumors; there must be some factual basis for such an evaluation to exist.

At the beginning of the great battle, eldest brother Hou Yuxiao speculated that the Rakshasa Holy Sect wanted to make a powerful strike to intimidate everyone, thus they would make a swift decision and conclude after only fighting for the three prefectures of Hexi. Otherwise, if the conflict dragged on, issues both internal and external would surely erupt.

However, the Rakshasa Holy Sect insists on continuing the fight with Hedong Six Prefectures, effectively overturning the speculation of my eldest brother, Hou Yuxiao.

Now look at the present, Xingnan Prefecture is a picture of peace, and the rule of the Rakshasa Holy Sect in Yongzhou seems to be even stronger than that of the Wanjian Holy Sect over Xuzhou. There's no sign of internal strife or encirclement of enemies from all sides...

"I've actually always had doubts—the Rakshasa Holy Sect does have Sikong Xingzhou, the number one in the world, after all. Even if there really were internal and external troubles, it's impossible to be as vulnerable as the outside rumors suggest, on the verge of falling from their Holy Land status. Could it be that all the rumors are false? That the Rakshasa Holy Sect is not as weak as the outside world has been led to believe? In fact, perhaps they are very strong?"

Hou Yujie's series of inquiries made both Hou Yuduan and Li Sanyun fall into contemplation. Without agreement or opposition, they were silent for a long time before Hou Yuduan finally spoke.

"The strength of the Rakshasa Holy Sect doesn't really matter much to our Hou Clan. In fact, for the current situation of the Hou Clan, a stable Yongzhou is very important. If the Rakshasa Holy Sect truly is strong, that would be a good thing."

"Regardless, as long as our trip goes smoothly, that's fine. After tomorrow's transaction is complete, we should return immediately. There's still business to be handled in Jinling County, and we must rush back to Wanyang County before the 20th of September. If we're slow, we might not have enough time."

"Indeed, if the Rakshasa Holy Sect really is in turmoil, the war in Hedong could be fatal. Before the war in Hedong ends, our Hou Clan is basically part of the Rakshasa Holy Sect. Let's hope the Rakshasa Holy Sect is as strong as we wish, and that it continues to stand firm!"

After discussing for a while longer, the three of them decided to spend the night at the Shengxin Residence.

The next day, the three of them, leading the martial artists from the Hou Clan, went to the outskirts of the prefectural city for the trade. As promised, Wan Xingyun brought everything: one hundred splendid warhorses, five hundred fine breeds, twenty thousand sets of black standard-issue armor, plus thirty thousand steel weapons of various kinds—all of which were readily provided.

Hou Yuduan didn't hesitate at all, and promptly paid twenty million Silver Taels. Following the previously agreed upon trade method, this twenty million served as the down payment, and the Hou Clan must pay the remainder by next June.

Fifty horse carts proved to be useful as they slowly loaded up with three thousand weapons and twenty thousand sets of battle armor engraved with the Hou Clan's lotus seal, but the most exciting part was the six hundred warhorses. Including Hou Yuduan and Hou Yujie, everyone's eyes lit up the moment they saw the batch of warhorses. They were clearly a cut above the ordinary horses they were riding in terms of both quality and stature.

Hou Yujie went straight to the warhorses and released his Gathering Malevolence Phase power to see their reaction. Not a single horse showed a hint of cowardice, which immediately brought a wide smile to his face.

"Thank you, Young Gang Leader Wan. We are in a hurry to return to Wanyang County and cannot stay long in the prefectural city. Next time we visit, we shall drink to our hearts' content with the young leader!"

Wan Xingyun had just finished counting the silver when he turned to discover that Hou Yujie and the others had already checked the goods and were beginning to pack up, ready to leave. He had clearly anticipated the hurried nature of the Hou Clan and nodded, saluting with his hands, "Well said, Mr. Wan will be in the prefectural city, always waiting for your return!"

With a nod and a salute to Wan Xingyun, they took their five hundred or so martial artists from the Hou Clan, along with fifty carts of armor and six hundred warhorses, and swiftly began their journey home.