SWDnovel Chapter 54: Popular Support, Li Family Establishes Authority
Chapter 54: Popular Support, Li Family Establishes Authority
Qingyun County, early morning.
The East Market is not fully open yet, but there are already 30% more people than usual.
I'm not here to buy anything.
We came to see.
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A flag flies high in front of the Li family's main shop.
Yesterday's storefront belonged to the Wang family, but now it has all been replaced with the character "Li".
This is not just about replacing the signboard.
But -
The sky has changed.
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Li Yuanshan stood at the door, flipping through the account books in his hands at lightning speed.
"queue!"
"One at a time!"
"Those who want to renew their contracts, those who want to join others, and those who want to transfer to other shops—separate them into three lines!"
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A long queue had already formed at the entrance.
There were merchants, independent cultivators, and even members of small families.
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"Manager Li, we would like to continue supplying medicinal herbs."
"We're willing to lower the price by 20%!"
"We can prioritize supplying you!"
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The sounds rose and fell.
Li Yuanshan didn't even raise his head.
Write it down!
"You will be notified after review!"
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The waiter next to him couldn't help but whisper:
"Shopkeeper, so many people are begging to cooperate, shouldn't we...?"
Li Yuanshan glared:
"What's the rush?"
"Now they are begging us, not the other way around."
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this sentence.
It means a change in status.
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the other side.
Zhao Yuancheng personally led a group to maintain order.
He was deeply moved by what he saw.
In just two days.
The commercial center of Qingyun County has completely shifted towards the Li family.
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He suddenly realized something:
The Li family not only defeated the Wang family
He also took over the Wang family's position.
This is the most terrible.
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Black Stone Mountain.
The ancestral home's meeting hall.
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Several monks stood below the hall.
He looked reserved.
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Chen He said in a low voice:
"Young clan leader, these people are all former members of the Wang family."
"I am willing to seek refuge with you."
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Li Xuan sat at the head of the table, his gaze sweeping over the others.
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Three people.
A Qi Refining Level 4 cultivator.
Two people at the third level of Qi Refining.
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Not weak.
It's not exactly core.
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"Why did you come?"
Li Xuan asked.
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The leader bowed his head.
"The Wang family is gone."
"We just want to survive."
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Another person added:
"I am willing to obey the Li family's orders."
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Li Xuan looked at them.
He did not agree immediately.
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"If Wang Tonghai comes back, whose side will you be on?"
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This question.
The three people's expressions changed slightly.
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silence.
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A few breaths later.
The leader gritted his teeth:
"Stand with the Li family."
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"reason?"
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"Because... the Li family is more stable."
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This statement is very straightforward.
Some of them even sounded unpleasant.
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But Li Xuan nodded.
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"Leave."
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"Incorporated into the outer perimeter of the War Hall."
"Observe for three months."
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"If there is any disloyalty—"
He didn't finish speaking.
But the three of them already understood.
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"Thank you, Young Clan Chief!"
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They bowed deeply.
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Chen He watched this scene, and his heart stirred slightly.
This is not simply about recruiting people.
But -
filter.
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in the afternoon.
Another group of people went up the mountain.
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This time, it involves three small families.
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The clan chief personally led the team.
Bring a gift.
Bring people.
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"I am willing to attach myself to the Li family."
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Li Yuanshan was so excited that his hands were shaking.
"Young clan leader... this..."
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Li Xuan remained calm.
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"Approved."
"But it's not equality."
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The three clan leaders tensed up.
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Li Xuan continued:
"The path to obtaining medicine belongs to the Li family."
"The price will be set by the Li family."
"You ensure the supply."
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"Obey orders in wartime."
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"Those who violate this rule will be removed from the list."
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The hall was quiet.
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The conditions are very stringent.
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but--
No one objected.
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"We are willing."
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The three of them clasped their hands in a fist salute at the same time.
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Because they understand very well:
Not taking sides now
You won't be qualified to take sides anymore.
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evening.
At the foot of Black Rock Mountain.
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The county officials arrived.
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I'm not here to investigate.
They've come to deliver a gift.
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"The magistrate ordered me to deliver a congratulatory gift."
"May the Li family...remain prosperous and successful."
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Li Yuanshan almost couldn't help but laugh.
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In the past, when the Li family went to the county government office, they would bow their heads.
The county government officials are coming to the Li family to deliver gifts.
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This is the gap.
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night.
Black Stone Mountain.
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Li Xuan stood on the mountaintop.
The wind is not strong.
But the flag kept moving.
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The system appeared in my mind:
[Increased allegiance to other factions]
[Subsidiary Families: +3]
[Outer-line cultivators: +11]
[Family Luck +80]
[Current Luck: 1170]
[Increased Stability of Power]
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Li Xuan's gaze narrowed slightly.
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people come.
The resources are here.
Their status also came.
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But he knew.
This is only the first layer.
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The real test is not in Qingyun County.
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And in—
County town.
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Xu Chengan.
The Xu family.
A greater power.
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He spoke slowly:
"Qingyun County is now safe."
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Behind.
Li Tianheng walked over.
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"What's next?"
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Li Xuan looked into the distance.
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"Enter the county town."
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The sound of the wind swept across the mountaintop.
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The Li family has already established a firm foothold.
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Next-
It means going out.
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Chapter 54 (The End)