Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 863 - 837: Ancient Martial Arts Xiao Family

Back at the village, a lavish lunch was ready at the village chief’s house.

Just as they sat down, Xiao Yu’s call came through, and Tangyu stepped aside to answer the phone.

"This matter is very difficult to handle. I’ve contacted a lot of people and could only suppress the issue temporarily to keep the Yang County officials from intervening. But the development agreement between Yang County and Nancheng International Group has already been signed, so there’s no way to change it. Nancheng International Group is the largest conglomerate in Nancheng, immensely powerful and highly ranked in the national real estate industry. Even though Yang County has communicated with Nancheng International Group, the latter refused to yield."

"Therefore, Yang County cannot intervene anymore. Trying to coordinate this through official channels is almost impossible. We can only negotiate directly with Nancheng International Group. I haven’t dealt with them before; should I go to Miyun Town now and talk to them?"

"Business is all about profit. It’s just a matter of offering them enough benefits to make them back down."

After pondering for a moment, Tangyu said, "No need, I’ll handle this. As you said, it’s about interests. If they’re sensible, everyone wins; if not, don’t blame me for using some tactics."

"Alright, let me know if anything comes up. Oh, by the way, I’ve looked into it, and it seems the background of Nancheng International Group is very complex. The force behind it is a family called Xiao. This Xiao family is extremely mysterious, and very few people know about this connection. I suspect this Xiao family is an Ancient Martial Arts Family." Xiao Yu added.

"Xiao family? Ancient Martial World? Same surname as yours." Tangyu frowned slightly.

"Yes, same surname. Who knows, we could have been one family five hundred years ago." Xiao Yu replied. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

Tangyu nodded, "Alright, I got it." Hanging up the phone, Tangyu frowned: "If the Ancient Martial World is really behind this, things won’t be simple. Let’s wait and see. Even if they have the Ancient Martial World behind them, I won’t let them step foot in Wanshan Village."

Seeing Tangyu’s furrowed brows, Liang Youshan immediately asked, "Boss, what’s wrong? What’s the situation?"

Tangyu shook his head, "The developer this time is Nancheng International Group, the leading enterprise in Nancheng, and behind it is a family called Xiao, suspected to be from the Ancient Martial World."

"What? Nancheng Xiao family?" Liang Youshan was slightly surprised.

Tangyu raised an eyebrow, "What, you know them?"

Liang Youshan nodded, "Yes, my family is also from Nancheng, so I know about the Xiao family. The Nancheng Xiao family is also a powerful Ancient Martial Arts Family, with several Earthly Realm experts and at least dozens of Innate Realm experts. Nancheng International Group is indeed owned by the Xiao family. But the Xiao family is considered a reputable sect in the Ancient Martial World, with a good reputation. Could it be that this matter was orchestrated by the Xiao family?"

Tangyu shook his head, "I’m not sure if it’s the Xiao family. If not, it should be easy to handle. What worries me is if the Xiao family is indeed behind this, their motives are definitely not simple. They might have discovered the ancient temple and are using the development as an excuse to turn this place into their paradise."

"Yes, if it’s really the Xiao family, they must have discovered the uniqueness of the ancient temple. If that’s the case, it won’t be easy to handle." Liang Youshan nodded.

"Let’s eat first. After lunch, we will meet the person in charge here to see if it is indeed the Xiao family’s intention before making a decision." Tangyu said.

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The most luxurious hotel in Miyun Town, Miyun Hotel, had been directly bought out by Nancheng International Group.

In the most luxurious suite of the hotel, two men who bore a seven-point resemblance to each other sat gloomily drinking tea. The older one was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, and the younger one was just in his early twenties. Both of them looked displeased.

"Big brother, who are these people? Two or three hundred men were all taken down by them. Could they also be Ancient Martial Artists? This situation is so frustrating. I’ve always said, why bother reasoning with those villagers? We should have just taken the land by force, and we would have gotten that ancient temple by now." The younger one, hot-blooded and impulsive, complained.

Xiao Xingzhi glanced at Xiao Xingyan with a hint of reproach, "Xingyan, we are disciples of the Ancient Martial World, not bandits. As a reputable sect, how can we use such means? You went too far this time."

Xiao Xingyan retorted, "Big brother, you’re too merciful and too righteous. At this point, we can’t afford to pay heed to so much. Those villagers are too stubborn. We’ve offered such generous terms, yet they still refuse to yield. If we delay any longer, the Xiao family might have no place to stand. The Qi Wang Cave has been pressing us hard. If we don’t secure that ancient temple soon, our Xiao family might face annihilation."

"For the family’s sake, we can’t care so much. What does it matter if the villagers sacrifice a little? Do you really want to watch our entire Xiao family perish, big brother?"

Xiao Xingzhi glanced at Xiao Xingyan and sighed deeply, his eyes filled with hatred, "The Ancient Martial World is in chaos now, and some forces are taking advantage of the situation to kill, plunder, and commit all kinds of atrocities. Our Xiao family, considered a significant force in the Ancient Martial World, never expected to be pushed to such a desperate state. It’s truly infuriating. The Jingshan Sixteen Caves, even considered a Holy Land, has now become rebellious, dancing with demon monsters and throwing the world into turmoil. They truly deserve to be eradicated by everyone."

"It’s a pity that, even with our Xiao family’s millennium-long foundation, we still can’t withstand their onslaught. Could it be that our thousand-year legacy is really going to be destroyed in an instant?"

Amidst the boundless anger, there was also endless helplessness.

This feeling was like the powerlessness of a person standing at the foot of Mount Tai, and this feeling was the most distressing of all.

Xiao Xingyan said passionately, "Brother, stop hesitating. It’s because of your mercy and indecisiveness that we couldn’t seize this Ancient Temple inch by inch, and let our family be oppressed and humiliated by the Qi Mountain Cave. Word has come from that side that we must take it down within three days, or else the consequences will be unbearable for our Xiao family. Since the soft approach doesn’t work, let’s resort to the hard one. I have already prepared the forces from the southern city. Once assembled, they can mobilize the army and horses immediately."

"I can still manage it. I will directly bring over a thousand professional security guards to settle this. Since Yang County no longer cares about this matter, even if it causes a huge commotion, it can still be settled. We must take that Ancient Temple. Brother, give the order. If you hesitate any longer, I will take matters into my own hands."

Xiao Xingzhi sighed deeply and waved his hand helplessly, "Do as you see fit, I don’t want to get involved in this matter anymore. In these chaotic times, everyone is in danger, so you can’t blame me."

With his brother’s permission, Xiao Xingyan immediately cheered up, "Thank you, brother. I will immediately order the people to come over. They should arrive before tonight, and we will take action directly tonight. As for those few people, I want to personally meet them and see what they are capable of."

Xiao Xingzhi nodded, having no other choice.

Just as Xiao Xingyan was about to call the southern city, a rapid knocking on the door interrupted him. Xiao Xingyan looked over angrily and said, "Who is it? What’s the matter?"

Manager Fu’s voice came from behind the door, "Young Master Yin, three people are outside, Tangyu and his companions. They say they want to see you."

"Hm? It’s them—huh, just in time, I was about to look for them, and they came right to me. Old Fu, how did they know about us?" Xiao Xingyan roared, a strong murderous aura emanating from him.

Manager Fu replied, "I don’t know how they found out either. They said they wanted to see someone from the Xiao family as soon as they arrived, as if they were very familiar with our situation."

Xiao Xingzhi frowned slightly, looking thoughtful, "It’s not simple. Being able to find out about us in such a short time means someone investigated our South City International Group, and even managed to trace it back to our Xiao family. Tangyu and his companions must be Ancient Martial Artists. Old Fu, bring them in."

Xiao Xingyan’s eyes were filled with hostility, and he snorted disdainfully, "So what if they are Ancient Martial Artists? If they dare to obstruct us, there’s only one fate for them. Things have come to this point, it’s either them or us. To survive, Brother, you mustn’t show any mercy later."

Xiao Xingzhi sighed lightly, his gaze becoming resolute, "Don’t worry, Brother. In the face of great right and wrong, I understand the importance of priorities. To save our Xiao family’s lives, even if it means becoming a sinner for a while, so be it. Even if I die, there’s nothing to frown upon. We have no room for retreat in this matter."

Soon after, the door opened, and Manager Fu led Tangyu, Liang Youshan, and Deng Li inside. Tangyu had only brought Liang Youshan and Deng Li, leaving everyone else to guard Wanshan Village. Firstly, to prevent any unexpected incidents, and secondly, there was no need to bring so many people. If Deng Li hadn’t insisted on coming along, Tangyu would have only brought Liang Youshan.

As Tangyu and his companions entered, Xiao Xingzhi and Xiao Xingyan’s gazes fell upon them like torches, especially Xiao Xingyan, who looked menacing, as if he might devour them at any moment.

Xiao Xingzhi, on the other hand, remained calm and smiled lightly, making a gesture of invitation towards Tangyu and his companions, "You are guests from afar, since you are fellow practitioners, please have a seat."

Tangyu did not stand on ceremony and sat down directly. Xiao Xingzhi and Xiao Xingyan also sat down.

Xiao Xingzhi poured tea for Tangyu and his companions, showing great courtesy.

Tangyu was also observing the two, one was mature and steady, giving a reliable feeling. The other seemed a bit self-willed, filled with youthful vigor and hostility.

Tangyu smiled lightly, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Tangyu, and these are my two friends Liang Youshan and Deng Li. May I ask how you two are addressed?"

Xiao Xingzhi replied, "I am Xiao Xingzhi, and this is my younger brother Xiao Xingyan. Greetings to the three of you. However, I am ignorant and would like to know which school or sect the three of you belong to?"