Chapter 163: Chapter 163: Burning with Rage, They Have No Regard For Me

"Hahahaha! Chieftain Shi, please rise."

Pei Shaoqing finally showed himself, laughing heartily as he stepped out of the carriage and personally helped Shi Potian to his feet.

He then looked at the other bandits still on their knees. "Everyone, please rise. The stones on the ground must be uncomfortable."

"Thank you, Baron of Pingyang!" the bandits cried out in unison.

Pei Shaoqing said, "We are all on the same side now. From now on, when there are no outsiders present, call me ’Young Master’."

’I must first distinguish them from outsiders by their form of address. This will build their sense of a new identity and make them proud to be the dogs of the Baron of Pingyang.’

"Yes, Young Master." The bandits beamed, puffing out their chests a little straighter, full of vigor.

Although they would continue to be bandits, they already felt they were different from those "wild" bandits. Now that they had a master, they were a cut above their peers.

Pei Shaoqing looked at Shi Potian and said, "Outside Tongzhou City is Phoenix Mountain. On Phoenix Mountain, there is a place called Phoenix Village. The terrain is complex; it’s easy to defend but hard to attack. A group of bandits used to occupy it, but I have already wiped them out. The buildings are still in relatively good condition. You can take your brothers and move there. Once you’re settled, come see me in the city."

’This piece of property of mine has finally found an heir.’

"As you command," Shi Potian replied.

"I’ll be waiting for you in Tongzhou." Pei Shaoqing clapped him on the shoulder, then turned and boarded the carriage.

’I know a magnificent Wandering Dragon Realm master like Shi Potian must have his secrets to be willing to resort to robbery, but I have no intention of prying.’

’As long as he’s useful to me, that’s all that matters.’

’Besides, who doesn’t have a few secrets these days?’

Shi Potian shouted loudly, "Farewell, Young Master!"

"Farewell, Young Master!" all the bandits echoed.

.........

「One day later.」

The sun set behind the western mountains, the lingering glow as red as blood.

The gates of Tongzhou City were already empty of people coming and going.

Some twenty-odd horsemen escorted several carriages, slowly approaching from a distance. Pei Shaoqing lifted the curtain, looked at the city wall, and let out a breath. "We’re finally here."

’A few days on a rough coach ride is bad enough, let alone more than ten days in a carriage. The physical discomfort was negligible, but the mental anguish was a real killer.’

The first thing he did after getting home was to bathe and change his clothes.

Worried that Zhao Zilan and Ye Hanshuang wouldn’t be able to reach his back, Pei Shaoqing specially invited both of them to join him in the bath.

He had actually invited Xie Qingwu as well.

But Xie Qingwu told him to get lost.

The bathtub, slightly spacious for two, was now packed to the brim with three people. Pei Shaoqing was squeezed between Zhao Zilan and Ye Hanshuang, feeling their smooth bodies carefully scrubbing him, and he was floating on cloud nine.

It is impolite not to reciprocate. Pei Shaoqing also enthusiastically helped the two of them wash up, and not just on the surface; he scrubbed them clean inside and out.

"Hanshuang, pick Zilan up," Pei Shaoqing said, a sudden whim striking him.

Zhao Zilan asked, "Why are you picking me up?"

"That’s right," Pei Shaoqing nodded.

Zhao Zilan was already considered tall for an ordinary woman, but when Ye Hanshuang picked her up and held her in her arms, it looked like she was helping a small child relieve themself.

The two beauties, one large and one small, their size difference exaggerated, allowed for multiple combinations. With his shaft proudly raised, Pei Shaoqing thoroughly enjoyed the pleasure of mounting others and this twisted form of domestic bliss.

After finishing his bath and feeling refreshed, he went out.

He was going to see Ouyang Rong, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Well, if it isn’t Lord Pei! You’ve returned! Your grand presence brings glory to my humble establishment. What would you like to eat tonight?" Nowadays in Tongzhou, everyone knew Pei Shaoqing. The inn’s shopkeeper greeted him with great attentiveness.

Pei Shaoqing said casually, "I’m looking for someone. Is the guest in Heaven-rank Room Four in right now?"

"Lord Pei, are you here to see Mr. Ouyang?" The shopkeeper was taken aback, and his expression suddenly became a little unnatural.

Pei Shaoqing raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"

"My lord, you don’t know? A few days ago, a group of people came and took Mr. Ouyang away. They even clashed with the Jing’an Guard," the shopkeeper said cautiously.

Hearing this, Pei Shaoqing’s expression immediately turned to ice.

The fire that had just been doused by the combined efforts of Ye Hanshuang and Zhao Zilan now flared up again with a WHOOSH.

The inn’s shopkeeper felt the surrounding temperature suddenly drop, and he shivered subconsciously.

Without looking back, Pei Shaoqing turned and left.

The shopkeeper chased after him to see him off. "Take care, Lord Pei! Please come again anytime you’d like something to eat."

At this hour, the Hundred Households was already closed for the day.

So, Pei Shaoqing went directly to Chen Zhongyi’s house.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK! He raised his hand and knocked on the door.

"Who is it? Coming, coming." The Chen family’s gatekeeper opened the door impatiently. When he saw it was Pei Shaoqing, his face changed, and he knelt in greeting. "This commoner pays respects to Lord Pei."

Pei Shaoqing ignored him and strode inside.

A servant immediately went to inform Chen Zhongyi.

There wasn’t much entertainment these days. Chen Zhongyi had just gotten into bed with the "tigress" of the house after dinner when he heard the shocking news of Pei Shaoqing’s arrival. Having already delved deep into the tiger’s den, he immediately yanked his member from the beast’s maw, not even having time to put on his shoes. He just hastily threw on some clothes and rushed out barefoot to greet him.

"This subordinate failed to greet you at the door. I beg for your forgiveness, my lord," Chen Zhongyi said, dropping to his knees with a THUD.

Because Pei Shaoqing hadn’t sent word in advance, he didn’t know he was arriving in Tongzhou today. Otherwise, he would have taken his men to the city gates to welcome him long ago.

"Get up." Pei Shaoqing strode past him, walked into the main hall, and sat down in the host’s seat as if it were his right. He asked bluntly in a cold voice, "What’s this about Ouyang Rong being abducted in the city?"

"Reporting to my lord, this happened five days ago." Chen Zhongyi said with his head lowered, "Ouyang Rong was taken by people from Medicine King Valley. This subordinate received the news and immediately led my men to stop them, but our skills were inferior, so we could only watch helplessly as they left."

"Since the Mid-Autumn Festival had passed, this subordinate figured you would be returning soon. Plus, the journey to the Capital City is long and time-consuming, so I did not send anyone to the capital to report it."

"So, Medicine King Valley..." Pei Shaoqing made no effort to hide his anger. He snorted coldly, then looked at Chen Zhongyi and asked, "Were any of our brothers killed or injured?"

"Medicine King Valley didn’t use lethal force, but many were injured." As he spoke, Chen Zhongyi ripped open his collar, revealing a bruise on his shoulder. "This subordinate was useless. I was also struck by a palm."

Although Medicine King Valley dared to clash head-on with the Jing’an Guard, relying on its extensive network of connections, they didn’t dare to actually kill anyone.

"Rest and recover well. I will make Medicine King Valley pay for this," Pei Shaoqing said coldly.

’Ouyang Rong is most likely doomed.’

’I’ve profited so much from him; it’s only right that I avenge him. Besides, Medicine King Valley openly injured my subordinate and abducted my friend. If I don’t retaliate, how can I preserve my reputation?’

Chen Zhongyi lowered his head and replied, "Yes, my lord!"

Pei Shaoqing stood up and left.

"This subordinate respectfully sees you off, my lord!" Chen Zhongyi shouted.

When Pei Shaoqing returned home, Xie Qingwu could tell at a glance that something was wrong with his mood. She asked, "What is it?"

"Brother Ouyang has met with misfortune..." Pei Shaoqing sighed and explained the whole affair from beginning to end.

After listening, Xie Qingwu was so angry her full chest trembled. Although she had never met Ouyang Rong, she felt a spiritual connection with him, as he was the one who provided all the medicinal ingredients for her alchemy.

"How outrageous!" she said, grinding her teeth. "Medicine King Valley simply has no respect for the law!"

"It’s one thing to have no respect for the law. The key is that they have no respect for me," Pei Shaoqing said, his face devoid of expression.

Xie Qingwu was a rational woman. She softened her tone and advised, "I know you must be burning with rage, my lord. I am as well. But Medicine King Valley only dares to act this way because they feel they can get away with it. You must not act rashly. We need to think this through carefully."

Medicine King Valley was different from other Jianghu sects.

Although it wasn’t a particularly strong Jianghu power in terms of overall strength, it had numerous connections in both the imperial court and the martial arts world.

She was afraid that Pei Shaoqing would mobilize forces in a fit of rage, only to return in defeat. In that case, not only would he fail to vent his anger and restore his reputation, but his prestige would be further damaged.

"I know. I won’t be reckless, but I don’t have the patience for a long-term plan either. Against Medicine King Valley, as long as I don’t lose, I win," Pei Shaoqing said calmly.

Xie Qingwu was startled. It was true. Given Medicine King Valley’s fame and status in the Jianghu, if Pei Shaoqing dared to openly go to their door and demand justice, and then refused to back down afterward, it would be a huge victory. His prestige in the Jianghu would skyrocket.

And did Pei Shaoqing have the strength not to lose?

The answer, of course, was: Yes!

However, she felt that with Pei Shaoqing’s personality, he wouldn’t be satisfied with merely "not losing." He would want to "win."

"How far do you intend to go, my lord?" Xie Qingwu asked.

Pei Shaoqing answered slowly, "Just restoring my reputation isn’t enough. At the very least, I must also avenge Brother Ouyang."

If Medicine King Valley had killed Ouyang Rong.

Then they would have an irreconcilable feud with him!

After all, he had planned to control Medicine King Valley by supporting Ouyang Rong. So, in Pei Shaoqing’s mind, Medicine King Valley had cost him a Medicine King Valley.

’If I don’t get revenge for this, how can my mind ever be at ease?’

It wasn’t very logical.

But that was simply his style.

......

"Aunt Liu, accompany me to the Prefecture City tomorrow," Pei Shaoqing said to Liu Yuheng during breakfast the next day.

Liu Yuheng didn’t ask why, simply agreeing.

If he hadn’t been away for so long and didn’t need to show his face at the Hundred Households, Pei Shaoqing would have wanted to go to the Prefecture City today.

To pick a fight with Medicine King Valley, he first needed to make a grand show of force, so he had to ask Lu Dingchuan for help.

After the meal, Pei Shaoqing went to the Hundred Households. Everyone had already gathered in the Martial Arts Arena. Upon seeing him, they knelt in unison and shouted, "We welcome you home, my lord!"

Pei Shaoqing walked through the crowd and stood on the steps at the very front. He looked out and saw that many of his subordinates were bruised and swollen, clearly from the fight with Medicine King Valley.

The damage was minimal, but the humiliation was immense.

He said in a calm tone, "I will not let this matter of Medicine King Valley beating you rest."

Why was everyone willing to risk their lives for Lord Pei?

It was because he never let them suffer a loss.

"Give us the order, my lord!" everyone shouted, gritting their teeth, their eyes burning with furious flames.

Even though they knew they were no match for Medicine King Valley, they would charge the sect without a moment’s hesitation if Pei Shaoqing gave the order.

Pei Shaoqing raised his hand to signal for silence, shook his head slightly, and said, "We will settle this score, but there’s no rush. I have a plan. Alright, everyone, back to your duties."

"As you command!" everyone responded in unison again.

Whether Pei Shaoqing said he would settle the score with Medicine King Valley or that he would set the matter aside for now, no one raised any objections.

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