Wang Yong gave Chen Changsheng a lot of Face; after all, he was well aware of the relationship between his daughter and Chen Chuanwu.
If nothing went wrong, his family and Chen Changsheng's family would be in-laws in the future.
That night, Wang Yong brought fifteen of his Disciples to the Chen family's Courtyard House.
The fifteen people Wang Yong brought were all youths around seventeen or eighteen years old, in the prime of their fighting years with vigorous blood and Qi. There were even two who had just entered the Flesh Refining Realm, while the rest were all Martial Artists in the Skin Refining Realm.
Including Wang Yong, sixteen Martial Artists were an overwhelming force in a small place like Kaoshan Village!
Chen Changsheng was extremely satisfied upon seeing this. He instructed his hired laborers to slaughter pigs and stew meat to entertain Wang Yong and the young men.
"Brother Wang, I'm truly grateful you could come. I've specially prepared your favorite strong chinese liquor for you!"
Chen Changsheng laughed as he led Wang Yong into the living room. In Kaoshan Village, the relationship between these two families could be said to be the best.
"Haha, I've just been craving this drink of yours. Every time I drink it, it's heart-warmingly refreshing."
Five years had passed, and Wang Yong remained robust. At thirty-five this year, he possessed even more prestige than in the past.
Chen Changsheng and Wang Yong exchanged pleasantries for a while. Once the food was ready, Chen Chuanwen led Wang Yong's Disciples to the table.
These sturdy young men were indeed Martial Artists; they managed to eat almost two whole pigs.
After they had their fill of food and wine, Wang Yong approached Chen Changsheng, squinting his drunken eyes and saying with a smile:
"Old Chen, inviting me and my Disciples over isn't as simple as just drinking wine and eating meat, is it?"
Chen Changsheng trusted Wang Yong enough and didn't beat around the bush, getting straight to the point:
"Sigh, lately there have always been refugees lurking near my home. I'm afraid they want to target the wealthy!"
"If over a hundred refugees charge in, the few people in my house won't be able to control the situation. That's why I wanted to ask Brother Wang to lend me some hands!"
Hearing this, Wang Yong let out a loud laugh. He patted Chen Changsheng on the shoulder and said:
"Haha, I thought it was something major! Don't worry, I'll stay at your house with my Disciples for the next few days. I definitely won't let those refugees harm you!"
"These outsiders actually want to rob the property of our Kaoshan Village. I, Wang Yong, have nothing more to say—I'll definitely lend a hand. Old Chen, just rest easy!"
After reassuring Chen Changsheng, Wang Yong said to his Disciples:
"The home of your Junior Brother Chuanwu has been targeted by refugees from outside. We're going to stay here for a few days to help your Junior Brother watch over his home. Is there anyone unwilling?"
Since Chen Chuanwu was quite loyal and righteous, he had a good relationship with his fellow Disciples. Not to mention they had just gorged themselves on a feast of meat from the Chen family, so they all agreed one after another.
"Master, does that even need to be asked? We and Junior Brother were all taught by the same Master. If his family is in trouble, who else would we help if not him?"
"That's right, Master! Never mind a few days, even staying for a few months would be fine!"
A rather stout Disciple spoke up. Just then, a thin guy behind him suddenly gave him a push and cursed in a low voice:
"Fatty, I think watching the house is just an excuse; you're actually craving Junior Brother's family's pork!"
"Hahaha!" The thin guy's words immediately caused a burst of laughter, and the atmosphere became cheerful, while the stout Disciple kept trying to defend himself.
"You are all Chuanwu's fellow Disciples, but our Chen family won't use your help for nothing. During the days you stay at my Chen family home, there will be plenty of wine and meat. I'll also give everyone ten taels of silver per day. Please, don't refuse!"
"After all, everyone has their own matters to attend to. If you come to help and I let you go back empty-handed, others will curse my Chen family for being unfair!"
Seeing the good atmosphere, Chen Changsheng quickly announced the compensation he was offering. When the young men heard there was money to be had—and such a large amount of silver—they instantly turned into wolf cubs, howling with excitement.
Next, Chen Changsheng had Chen Chuanwu take them to the medicinal fields to look around, familiarize themselves with the Chen family's layout, and then take them to rest well.
Nothing happened that night, and it was soon the next day.
As the night deepened, Chen Changsheng soon discovered that at the foot of the hill where his manor sat, figures were gradually appearing.
He sent someone down to investigate, and as expected, the refugees were secretly gathering.
"Brother Wang, have the Disciples gather. I think the refugees are going to make their move tonight!"
Chen Changsheng walked to Wang Yong's side and spoke. Wang Yong nodded and called his Disciples together.
Chen Changsheng and the others made their preparations, quietly waiting for the refugees' movements!
An hour later, Chen Chuanwen ran into the courtyard in a hurry, walked up to Chen Changsheng, and said:
"The refugees have come up the hill... they're heading straight for the medicinal fields. Judging by the numbers, there are about a hundred of them!"
Chen Changsheng was very calm. It was within his expectations that these refugees would target his family's medicinal fields.
With over a hundred refugees, Chen Changsheng's family alone certainly couldn't stop them, but with Wang Yong and these dozen or so Martial Artists, stopping them would be no problem!
After all, it was no issue for one Martial Artist to fight several ordinary people!
"Brother Wang, I'll have to trouble you to take Chuanwen and your Disciples to protect my family's property... There will be a great reward once this is over!"
Wang Yong laughed. He truly didn't care about these hundred-plus refugees. He patted Chen Changsheng's shoulder and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, Old Chen, I'll look after your home for you. Once this is over, don't forget to give me a few jars of strong chinese liquor! You were too stingy before; you can't be cheap this time!"
After Wang Yong finished speaking to Chen Changsheng with a smile, his expression turned serious as he looked at his Disciples and shouted:
"These refugees are robbing your Junior Brother's family property, which is already a violation of the law. Follow me to take them down—it doesn't matter if they live or die! Don't let them take a single medicinal herb!"
The many young men, having eaten and drunk their fill, all turned into little wolf cubs. Under Chuanwen's guidance, they charged toward the medicinal fields with howls!
The battle at the medicinal fields was about to begin, but Chen Changsheng didn't pay any attention to the fight there.
With trouble at the Chen family, he believed the Liu Family would surely seize this opportunity. They would definitely do something, but Chen Changsheng didn't know where they would attack!
To ensure his wife and five-year-old Chuanjie weren't disturbed, Chen Changsheng decided to sit in the courtyard himself.
He wanted to make himself the target to lure the Liu Family's people into the trap!
Ten minutes later, the medicinal fields became brightly lit, and bursts of angry curses and miserable screams could be heard!
Leading his Disciples, Wang Yong blocked the refugees outside the medicinal fields. The fifteen young men charged into the crowd of refugees, transforming into wolf cubs. With every punch and kick, they made those refugees howl in pain!
The scene suddenly became chaotic!
Right at that moment, a figure quietly appeared in front of the gate of the Chen family Courtyard House.
"Are you the one invited by the Liu Family?"
Chen Changsheng sat by the stone table in the middle of the courtyard, quietly sipping his home-produced jasmine tea.
"Yes, and no!"
From the shadows, a tall middle-aged man with a cold gaze walked out. His powerful stride carried a chilling killing intent, and a sense of oppression arose spontaneously!
"Oh? How so?"
Chen Changsheng narrowed his eyes and stared at the middle-aged man. From that person, Chen Changsheng felt a sense of pressure; the killing intent on him was too intense!
"Have you perhaps forgotten the Five Tigers of Black Mountain?"
"I am Black Tiger Ling. I have come both at the request of the Liu Family and to seek revenge!"