Chapter 489 - Cut Off The Past (2/2)

Deng Xiyuan was stunned, and he could not help but smile bitterly.

Based on Jiang Jiumei’s ident.i.ty at the moment, as well as her future in the Mysterious Mirror Sect, not only would worldly properties not benefit her at all, but they might hold her back too.

Jiang Jiumei turned to ask Ou Yangming softly, “Elder Brother, can I stay here tonight?”

Ou Yangming understood her right away. “Take a good rest, and we’ll discuss the rest tomorrow.” He signaled Deng Xiyuan with his eyes and left the courtyard.

After closing the main door, Jiang Jiumei arrived at the center of the courtyard and put her palms together. She mumbled as though she was praying silently, and she eventually had a grave look on her face.

On the other hand, Ou Yangming and Deng Xiyuan left the courtyard and walked quietly. The young fellow blurted after they were far away, “Governor Deng, thank you.”

Deng Xiyuan was not surprised at all. He responded with a smile, “It’s not a big deal, and it’s my duty anyway.”

The Insects’ attack caused numerous casualties in Changlong City, but it was too coincidental that the three men from the Liang family died in the disaster at the same time.

There were many coincidences in the world, but Ou Yangming suspected this one very much.

He had exchanged blows with the men from the Liang family. Liang Gaoyi was not a big deal because he was merely a good-for-nothing.

On the other hand, Liang Jinye was a man with a careful mind. Ou Yangming did not believe that the man did not a.s.sign people to protect his beloved son when the Insects attacked and the city was in disorder.

As things turned out, Liang Gaoyi died a graveless death, and his corpse was half-eaten by the Insects. Apart from that, Liang Jinye and his brother died as well.

It would be too much to say that it was a coincidence.

Jiang Jiumei’s cultivation base was notable, but she did not have enough life experiences. On the contrary, Ou Yangming was an orphan that witnessed many filthy things from a young age. Even if he never outraged his conscience, one who had no knowledge should have common sense.

When Ou Yangming thought about how Deng Xiyuan appeared as the Liang family’s support in the past, he knew who was behind everything.

“The men deserved it; even death can’t atone their crimes,” Ou Yangming remarked, “I wouldn’t have wanted Jiumei to make a move herself, so this is unquestionably the perfect end to her grudge. That said, I hope there won’t be more problems in the future.”

“Yes, Master Ou, you’re right.” Deng Xiyuan smiled apologetically. “Don’t worry, there’s more than one imperial merchant. Since the Liang family isn’t competent for the role, they’ll naturally be replaced by another family.

Ou Yangming nodded. Given that the Liang family lost two of the pillars and was banned from being the imperial merchant, one could imagine how difficult their lives would be in the future. Besides, judging from Liang Gaiyi’s character, he must have offended many people over the years. Without the Liang family’s protection, those people would not simply let him go.

In a way, the Liang family would certainly have a tough life from now on. If they continued to be ignorant, their family could potentially be ruined.

Even so, Ou Yangming did not sympathize with them at all.

Since they tried to steal someone else’s property such that they did not hesitate to kill a soldier’s dependant, even the most tragic end would only be right for them.

Moreover, Ou Yangming did not bother about the saying that one’s family members were not responsible for one’s misdoings. When the Liang family abused their power and bullied someone else by forcibly seizing one’s properties to benefit themselves, they should have been prepared for this.

At the end of the day, a family was bound together for good or for ill. Such was the case since ancient times.

After parting ways with Deng Xiyuan and returning to the Ni residence, Ou Yangming found out that Ni Yinghong had gone to Elder Universe’s residence.

Elder Universe drew the Heavenly Thunderbolts to save Ou Yangming, and he ended up peris.h.i.+ng together with a spirit lizard. Therefore, as long as the young fellow was still alive, the elder’s dying wish would be well executed. Now that the Ni family’s eldest young lady returned and personally a.s.sisted her late master, the elder’s residence became more like a paradise. As such, even Deng Xiyuan dared not think of doing anything to the place.

Ni Yihong returned only an hour later. She looked mournful and exhausted.

Ou Yangming approached her and embraced her. This time, even Ni Jingshen did not say a word.

When the young fellow brought Ni Yinghong, who had somewhat calmed down, to the Jiang residence the next day, Jiang Jiumei suddenly made an unexpected decision.

“Elder Brother, please sell this courtyard.”

“What?” Ou Yangming was surprised.

“I’ve decided to fully focus on martial arts.” Jiang Jiumei looked highly spirited as if she underwent an enormous change overnight. “The past has left me. From now on, there’ll only be Jiang Jiumei from the Mysterious Mirror Sect; Jiang Jiumei from Changlong City is gone.

Ou Yangming and Ni Yinghong looked at each other. They could tell from Jiang Jiumei’s eyes how determined she was.

“Alright, we’ll settle things in Changlong City next time.” Ou Yangming sighed then changed the topic. “Elder Sister Ying, Jiumei, are you interested to head to Canghai County with me?”

The eyes of the beautiful ladies lit up at once, but Jiang Jiumei questioned, “Elder Brother, are you going to bring Her Highness and Young Pavilion Master along too?”

Ou Yangming shook his head firmly. “No, we’ll be the only ones going this time…”

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