The autumn air was crisp, and the mist was faint.
As usual, the Wu River Pier was bustling with activity.
However, as they approached the mouth of the river, there was a young man who stood tall and straight like a javelin. His face was calm, and he gave off an air of calmness.
Behind the young man was a group of people dressed in different clothes. They had an extraordinary aura, but all of them wore respectful expressions.
Dozens of people stood together in silence, naturally giving off a sense of dread.
"Who's that guy?
He's so imposing. "
"He looks a little unfamiliar, but the people standing behind him have an extraordinary aura. One look and you can tell that they're not simple people. Maybe he's some rich kid?"
Not far away, a few people were discussing in low voices, trying to guess the young man's identity.
"Rich kid?
Do you know who's standing behind him?
The one with the goatee is one of the few brokers in Wujiang County, Qian Hao.
The fat guy standing beside him is Boss Zhong, the manager of Yuelai Restaurant, isn't he?
And that inconspicuous little old man next to him is Li Zheng from the Ten Mile Slope north of the city.
And those strong men are all from the Scorching Sun Gang. Mad Saber Wang Peng, Deadly Dual Swords Zhao Wu, Three Strokes Sword Tang Zhanfei …
And just now, I saw the two hall masters of the Scorching Sun Gang's Water Hall greet him personally … Do you think he's an ordinary rich kid? "
A young man on the side sneered and said.
"Who's that?"
The few people who had been discussing could not help but look at each other and ask carefully.
"Who's that?
Tell me and you'll be shocked. "
The young man looked at them disdainfully and continued, "He's the Celestial Lightning Master who displayed his might during the battle between the Scorching Sun Gang and the Nine Seals Sect.
Now, he's the Deputy Gang Leader of the Scorching Sun Gang, the Celestial White Ziyue who's second only to one and above all. "
As the young man spoke, he looked at the figure by the river with a fanatical expression.
"Hiss …"
The few people sucked in a cold breath, their hearts filled with awe.
The Celestial Lightning Master!
The Deputy Gang Leader of the Scorching Sun Gang!
A big shot!
This was a real big shot.
There weren't many people in Wujiang County who could compare to him.
It was no wonder that they were in awe of him.
"Is this Wujiang County?
It's really big. "
The merchant ship docked at the shore. He Honghua and Bai Yong got off the ship and looked around curiously.
Soon, they saw a smiling figure standing still. Their bodies trembled as they called out excitedly, "Yue 'er."
"Vice Gang Leader, fortunately, I didn't fail you. I've brought Master and Madam here."
Pei Tugou stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Yes."
Ziyue nodded and greeted them. He said to Bai Yong and He Honghua, "Father, Mother, let's go. I'll take you home."
…
"Yue 'er, is this our home?
So big? "
He Honghua said in shock as she followed Ziyue into the Bai Residence.
The garden, the lakeside, and the swimming fish. Not only was the scenery beautiful, but there was also the fragrance of flowers wafting over. It was indeed an eye-opener for her.
"Hello, Master and Madam."
At this moment, Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju stepped forward and greeted him.
"Good, good, good …"
Bai Yong nodded repeatedly. He was a little flustered and curious.
He never thought that there would be a time when he would be served by someone and called Master.
"Father, Mother, let me bring you around to familiarize you with the environment.
Then, I'll arrange for someone to bring you to take over the Bai Family's property. What do you think? "
Ziyue said as he led Bai Yong and He Honghua into the manor.
"Property?
What property? "
Bai Yong was about to nod when he suddenly looked up in shock and asked in confusion.
"Yes, Master, Vice Gang Leader Bai lives in Shili Po, outside of Wujiang County. He has a total of five thousand mu of fertile land, a summer resort, ten forests, and countless livestock."
An old man, Shili Po, who had been following behind them, quickly came forward and said.
"In Wujiang County, Vice Gang Leader Bai owns thirteen houses. Five of them are located in the bustling area of Wujiang County. Each house is worth more than one thousand taels of silver. One of them is eight mu of land and is priced at more than ten thousand taels of silver.
The other eight houses are worth no less than five hundred taels of silver.
Moreover, Vice Gang Leader Bai owns seventy-three shops along the street. They are all rented out. Although most of them are not big, the annual rent is about five thousand taels of silver. The total value is more than eighty thousand taels of silver. "
Qian Hao, the manager of the broker house in Wujiang County, also came forward and said.
"In addition, our Yuelai Restaurant is one of the top ten restaurants in Wujiang County. It is also Vice Gang Leader Bai's property.
In the future, Master and Madam, please take care of us. "
Manager Zhong of Yuelai Restaurant came forward respectfully and greeted them.
"So many?
They are all yours, Yue 'er? "
Bai Yong looked at Ziyue in shock.
With so many properties added up, wouldn't they be worth two hundred thousand taels of silver?
He Honghua was so nervous that her hands were trembling. She felt as if she was in a dream.
Although Ziyue had brought a lot of money to the family, it was still within their acceptable range.
After all, he had a high status in the Scorching Sun Gang branch in Qinghe Town and had taken care of them well.
But now, in front of two hundred thousand taels of silver, she was shocked and did not know what to do.
"These are nothing."
Ziyue said softly.
"That's nothing?
Yue 'er, did you do something that offended the heavens and reason?
Three years to become a county magistrate and a hundred thousand taels of silver. You did it in less than half a year … "
Bai Yong was a little anxious and asked with a serious face.
"Yes, Yue 'er, as long as we have enough money, we don't have to do anything outrageous. If, if these properties are really of dubious origin, we would rather go back to Qinghe Town …"
He Honghua came to her senses and said worriedly.
"Master, Madam, don't worry.
The origins of these businesses were all fair and square, so there would be no problems.
Many of them were given by the gang and came from legitimate sources.
Vice Sect Leader also has a good reputation within the sect, and he has never done anything outrageous. "
Pei Tugou hurriedly explained.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything that goes against my conscience.
These were all taken from the hands of the enemy, there won't be any problems. "
Bai Ziyue comforted her. Then, he turned to Xiaotao and Xiaoju and said, "Bring it up."
"Yes!"
The two maids responded respectfully and quickly retreated.
Bai Yong looked at Ziyue with some doubts. Everything that happened today had a huge impact on him.
He was a little nervous now.
He did not know what Ziyue was up to.
Ziyue did not answer. Instead, he said to Pei Tugou, Qian Hao and the rest, "You guys go back first. Tomorrow, bring Master along and let him take over the properties as soon as possible."
"Yes!
Vice Gang Leader Bai. "
"Yes!
Young Master! "
The group of people also understood the situation and hurriedly retreated.
Soon, the hall became much more spacious.
Not long after, Xiao Tao and Xiao Ju walked over, each holding a set of clothes and an exquisite wooden box.
Bai Yong and He Honghua were curious. When they saw the uniforms, their hearts skipped a beat and they felt a sense of uneasiness.
Was that an official's uniform?
"Father, this is a position that I got from the government office for you. You are a Minister Counsellor.
Although it is a nominal position, it is equivalent to a Secondary Grade 9 official in the government.
With this, you will have a reputation in Wujiang County and people will not look down on you. "
Ziyue said as he handed the uniform to Bai Yong and opened the wooden box.
Inside, there was a three-inch square official seal and an official letter of appointment.
With his current status and position, it was not difficult for him to get an idle official position.
In fact, there were many people in the Scorching Sun Gang who had positions in the government. Among them, the leader of the Scorching Sun Gang, Jiang Tao, was a Grade 8 military official. His position was not low.
"Official … official position …"
Bai Yong was stunned. His eyes were wide open.
He had never thought that he could be an official.
He Honghua, who was standing beside him, was also in disbelief.
Her husband was an official?
The Bai and He families, who had been farmers for generations, had never had an official position.
"Yue 'er, what else do you want to say? I … I can handle it."
Bai Yong stood up. Although he said so, his trembling hands showed that he was panicking.
However, he did not want to show his fear in front of his son. He quickly put on a straight face and pretended to be calm.
"There is a place that I want to show you."
As Bai Ziyue spoke, he hurriedly walked towards the backyard.
Bai Yong's pupils shrank. There was really a place?
He hurriedly followed him.
He Honghua was also curious. She quickly carried her son and followed them.
Along the way, the spacious corridors, the drooping willows, and the many blooming flowers made the two of them, who were originally a little nervous, much more relaxed.
They looked at each other and saw a trace of fear in each other's eyes. They smiled.
Soon, under Bai Ziyue's lead, the group arrived at a spacious room.
"This will be your master bedroom in the future.
Then, below the master bedroom … "
Ziyue said as he turned one hundred and eighty degrees on a pillar at the head of the bed.
Boom!
After a dull tremor, a slanted staircase suddenly appeared on the side of the bed.
"This is?"
Bai Yong was shocked.
This muffled sound woke up Bai Ziyue's younger brother. He rubbed his eyes and looked at all this with a confused expression.
"The treasure room is also the greatest wealth that I have left for you."
As Bai Ziyue spoke, he led the way down.
Bai Yong was about to think about the meaning of Ziyue's words when he saw this and quickly followed.
Before he could go down, his body suddenly froze. He stood still at the top of the stairs.
He originally thought that after experiencing the previous impact, he was calm enough. Even if something else appeared in front of him, he wouldn't panic at all.
However, the moment he saw what was in the secret room, he was stunned.
His breathing was rapid and his eyes were gradually turning red.
Excitement. It was difficult to describe his feelings.
"Daddy, what's wrong?"
He Honghua, who was behind him, saw him standing at the top of the stairs and could not help but push him. Then, she also saw the scene in the secret room and was stunned.