am-books Chapter 459: 350 chapters A good play_2
Chapter 459: 350 chapters A good play_2
Chapter 459: 350 chapters A good play_2
Zhou Yi said, “Clean up the room, tonight I shall stay for one night.”
The master of the Yu family quickly ordered his servants to open the room once occupied by the ancestors, to replace the straw mats and quilts, and to arrange fresh fruits.
At midnight.
A dark shadow drifted into the Yu mansion and landed, transforming into a robust middle-aged man.
“Hehehe, twenty years, and I have finally returned!”
The middle-aged man made no attempt to hide his figure, confidently walking towards the main hall of the Yu family; along the way, he encountered a group of night patrol servants, who shrieked in alarm upon seeing his face.
“Third Master!”
“To think that there are still people who recognize me, not bad, not bad.”
Third Master Yu cackled a few times, then spewed out black mist, circling the servants and leaving them all unconscious.
Whether due to insufficient mana or intentionally, he did not use magic on the servants he later encountered, allowing them to report in panic to the master of the Yu family.
The main hall.
By the time Third Master Yu arrived, it was already brightly lit.
The master of the Yu family sat at the head, flanked by middle-aged and young men, essentially the core clan members of the Yu family.
“Very good, all gathered together, saving me the trouble of visiting each one of you!”
Third Master Yu clapped his hands with a laugh, showing no regard for the Protectors wielding sticks and knives as he stepped forward, looking around with nostalgia, “I was born and raised here, twenty years have passed, but it remains the same.”
The master of the Yu family watched him for a long time before saying in a deep voice, “Old Third, since you’re not dead, why have you come back?”
“Of course, to seek revenge!”
Third Master Yu said coldly, “I was lucky to escape with my life, I’ve suffered so much outside, almost dying from cold and starvation, all thanks to you people!”
An elder clansman rebuked, “You were the one who stole the Spirit Pills and took lives afterward. All convictions followed the laws of the National Dynasty. What grudge does family have to do with this?”
“I only accidentally killed a few people, which could have been resolved with money,” Third Master Yu pointed at one of the men and said, “Seventh Uncle, you were also a profligate when you were young. I heard not only did you kill people, but also committed arson. Why weren’t you sent to be beheaded?”
Seventh Uncle angrily said, “Don’t spout nonsense, do you have any evidence?”
Nowadays, the Yu family’s influence was not as strong as it used to be, with several families in the county coveting their position. If this matter were admitted, it could very well end up before the County Government Office and lead to their downfall.
“Hehehe, evidence, of course I have...”
Third Master Yu conjured the spell, a swirl of black energy enveloping Seventh Uncle, extracting a semi-transparent soul from his body.
An elder of the clan scolded, “You stole the Spirit Pills first, and took lives later, all the judgments followed the laws of the National Dynasty, what grievances does that have with the family?”
“I just accidentally killed a few people, a problem that could be solved with Silver, but you all watched me die...”
Yu San Ye pointed at one person and said, “Seventh Uncle, you were also a profligate when you were young; I heard not only did you kill people, you even set fires and committed violent acts, why weren’t you sent to be beheaded?”
Seventh Uncle angrily said, “Don’t spout nonsense, do you have any evidence?”
Nowadays, the prestige of the Yu family is not as great as it once was; several families in the county are watching hungrily, and if this matter were admitted, it might get passed to the County Government Office and end with no good fate.
“Hee hee hee, evidence, of course there is...”
Yu San Ye formed a spell with his hand, and a wisp of black air enveloped Seventh Uncle, extracting a semi-transparent soul from his body.
The night breeze blew, and Seventh Uncle’s soul trembled incessantly, emitting silent yet soul-piercing screams.
“I ask you, did you kill someone when you were young?”
Seventh Uncle’s soul met Yu San Ye’s gaze, dim and blurred, and involuntarily nodded and said, “When I was sixteen, I killed someone in a drunken rage.”
Yu San Ye asked, “How was this matter settled?”
Seventh Uncle’s soul spoke in a daze, “The clan paid Silver, bribed the county magistrate, and had the victim’s family beaten for false accusations, sentenced to fifty lashes.”
“Hee hee hee, truly impressive, the criminal turned into the plaintiff!”
Yu San Ye continued to ask, “Was there an incident where you set a fire and committed violence?”
“Yes.”
Seventh Uncle’s soul said, “That year, I lost Silver at the Da Fa gambling den; I suspected they cheated but could not find evidence. I was beaten by my father when I got home, and in anger, I set the Da Fa gambling den on fire...”
“What was the outcome?”
“Without proof, the matter was dropped!”
“Well dropped indeed, Seventh Uncle is truly a young hero, openly killed quite a few people, who knows how many dirty deeds you’ve done in private.”
Yu San Ye glanced at the iron-faced Head of the Yu family, “Big brother, what do you think, how should Seventh Uncle be judged?”
The Head of the Yu family said gravely, “Old matters have passed, why bring them up again?”
Yu San Ye said hatefully, “Then why, when I made a mistake, didn’t the clan help smooth things over, but instead sent me to the government office to be beheaded? Am I not your own brother?”
“Third brother, times have changed!”
The Head of the Yu family said, “When Seventh Uncle made a mistake, the ancestor was still alive, but by your time, the ancestor had already passed away. If we had forcibly protected you, it would have been cause for a mass uprising!”
Yu San Ye sighed and said, “So that’s how it is, I was just born too late...”
As his words fell, he crushed Seventh Uncle’s soul to pieces.