Chapter 63: Tyrannical and Overbearing

  Yue Yu's eyes flashed with a cold light, then disappeared, and he turned his head to talk to Rong Li. He felt that being on the same level as this kind of woman was really lowering his IQ.

  Yue Zhang smiled lightly and said, "No need to thank me. This is your own good fortune, Huiling."

  After finishing speaking, he nodded and bowed towards the other person, then shifted his gaze elsewhere, indicating that he didn't want to continue talking.

  However, the woman named 'Huiling' was not willing to give up at this point. It seemed like she had thought of something and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes: "Yaoyi sister, although your brother-in-law has already died in battle, after all, your family is also the main branch of the clan. How did you end up standing in this position during the ancestral rites? And those servants, who knows how they were arranged!"

  The previous sentence was extremely loud, and for a moment, the gaze of many people around was attracted. When these people's eyes fell on Yue Zhangshi and Yue Yu's figures, they all showed a few smiles, some brazen, some subtle. Although there were some who, after discovering Ruan Li, slightly restrained themselves, but generally, most didn't care. Ruan Li's exceptional talent destined him to be included in the family, even obtaining high positions. However, due to bloodline restrictions, it was difficult for him to hold power over a region his whole life. Therefore, not everyone would feel apprehensive towards him.

  Yue Zhang still remained silent, but her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and annoyance. For the first time, she felt that avoiding the place in front where everyone's attention was focused, yet secretly surging with sword lights and shadows, might be an extremely bad choice.

  Every three years during the ancestral worship, the managers of the affiliated forces and business owners stationed in various places would all rush back. These people were big bosses outside, but their sensitivity to some changes in Yuejia City was much lower.

  Shunfu Pharmacy has been open for half a year now, and with the recent visit from Yue Yunjie himself, they are no longer as easily bullied as they were a few years ago. Fighting for a position in front may be troublesome, but those people will not be as ruthless and cold-blooded as Zhang Huiling, who speaks without knowing the root of the matter.

  At this time, Hui Ling glanced at Yue Yu and Yue Bingqian again, first with a look of sudden realization, then with a very understanding smile. "No wonder sister wanted to avoid coming here, it's indeed not suitable to go to the front and offend people now. However, Yao Yi, it's not me saying this to you. You usually can't just focus on busy farm matters, this child also needs to be taught well. For women like us, in the future we will all rely on our children to make a living."

  She pulled the two young men behind her to the side, looking at Yue Zhangshi with a smile. "Like my family's Fang, now it can be said that he is also a town supervisor, but this life will soon come to an end. Now I, all rely on these two children, in the future there will be some achievements. The several martial artists in the clan, said they have good talent, and in the future, they may be promoted to the seventh rank of martial arts, but I think, even if these two children only have half their father's ability, I would be satisfied."

  Yue Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. The area directly controlled by the Yue family was only 800 miles, but its influence extended far beyond that. Within these 2,000 miles, there were still over a hundred towns nominally affiliated with the Yue family. These forces, while under the protection of the Yue family, would also submit some money and organize a group of armed men each year, directly commanded by someone sent by the Yue family. The so-called supervisor, apart from overseeing tributes, also had jurisdiction over these armed forces. This woman's husband was able to climb to this position without being a member of the four main houses, which was already quite an achievement.

  He took another look at the two young men who were about the same age as Ruan Li, and saw that they already had five copper lines on their sleeves. Indeed, they had something to show off. Then Yue Yu looked at his own sleeve again, and couldn't help but smile wryly. What's worse, he seemed to have become famous now, and people in the surrounding area, as long as someone mentioned him slightly, didn't recognize him and his mother. Some people even pulled their children over, pointing and gesturing towards him, as if taking him as a negative example.

  Yue Yu is also feeling a headache now. This woman's words are like hidden needles, often piercing Yue Zhangshi's sore spots, but without leaving any handle to grasp. If she were to flare up on the spot, it would be hard to avoid being seen as irrationally angry. But if she just ignores her, she'll be taken for a weakling who can be bullied. As for this kind of clever woman, even an ordinary person wouldn't know how to deal with her.

  But this absolutely does not include him.

  The corners of her mouth slightly curved upwards, Yue Yu put her hands behind her back. "Ali, go beat her up for me!"

  Within three zhang, the atmosphere was suddenly silent. Almost everyone was stunned for a moment, and even Ruan Li was no exception. He had been furious just now, but when he heard Yue Yu's order, he also turned his head in confusion.

  "Master, who do you want to beat up?"

  "Who else could it be?" Yue Yu's expression turned cold in an instant. "You numbskull, can't you even hear clearly? This woman in front of me, if you don't beat her to the point where she can't get out of bed for ten days today, then don't think about eating dinner!"

  Ran Li was still in a daze, but then suddenly burst out laughing. He took a big step forward and kicked Zhang Hui Ling's body with great force. The beautiful and charming young woman rolled backwards for over 10 feet. This wasn't because Ran Li held back, but rather because there were too many people around. Although some people dodged to the side, others couldn't bear to watch and helped Zhang Hui Ling up, reducing the impact of the kick.

  The two young men beside him, however, looked stunned, their expressions seemingly still in shock.

  Yue Yu furrowed her brow and gazed coldly at the figures behind Zhang Hui-ling. At this moment, one of the women had already stepped forward, her face filled with anger.

  "What's wrong with you, kid? You're so disrespectful to your elders, do you still have the rules of the Yue family in your eyes? I really don't know how your family is, and how they taught you!"

  Yue Zhang's eyes flickered upwards, a hint of a smile playing on her lips as she gazed curiously at Yue Yu, but didn't stop him. Meanwhile, Yue Yu simply refused to acknowledge him.

  "Ali, this woman is a bit too loud! First get her to shut up, then continue for me!"

  Ran Li smiled and slapped the woman who had just poked her head out. Then he continued to walk towards Zhang Hui Ling, who was still bent over, and kicked again with even greater force than before. This time, no one dared to stop him, and she slid backwards for several meters.

  At this time, Zhang Huiling's two children finally woke up and let out a mournful cry as they rushed towards Ruan Li. However, their internal energy cultivation was only at the fifth level, how could they be a match for that monster Ruan Li? At first, they were still able to hold on with their two swords, but when Ruan Li swung his axe from behind and struck them with the back of it, he sent the two flying. This foolish child's cultivation was only at the ninth level of the Great True Force, in this temple where experts abounded, he could at most be considered a low-ranking disciple. However, in this area filled with women and children, he was an invincible killing machine.

  The woman who was almost slapped unconscious at this time was so angry that her whole body was shaking: "Arrogant! Overbearing!"

  Yue Yu's face suddenly broke into a smile, thinking to himself that he was indeed arrogant, and what could anyone do to him? His gaze turned forward. The commotion here would soon be noticed from over there as well. Sure enough, before long, more than a dozen men parted the crowd of onlookers and strolled over.

  "What's all the commotion about?"

  That walking in front of the crowd was none other than Yue Yunjie, followed by more than a dozen powerful clan warriors around level 4 or 5. Seeing Yue Yu and Yue Zhangshi, his eyes lit up, revealing a look of surprise and delight.

  "Little brother and sister, what are you doing here? It's a good thing I got to scold those servants of mine..."

  Before the words had fallen, a loud roar came from beside. It was Zhang Huiling's husband who finally arrived, and with a furious face, he punched Ran Li heavily without mercy. Fortunately, Ran Li was quick-witted and held up the large axe in front of him. Then, only a loud "clang" sound was heard, Ran Li stumbled back more than ten steps before stopping, and a deep pit appeared on the smooth surface of the axe.

  Yue Yunjie furrowed his brow, and it was only then that he realized something was off.