Chapter 2063 - 1158: The Three-Way Division of the World

Under Guardian Yun’s amiable negotiation, the five women solemnly stated that they would certainly not utter a word about tonight’s events.

Knowing these women were also unfortunate souls who had been captured, Yang Xiao didn’t overthink it and had someone give them some money before sending them away.

Actually, giving each of them a blow would be more effortless, but Yang Xiao thought of their plight and didn’t make things difficult for them, especially as a single strike with the Human Bone Staff could render an ordinary person unconscious.

It was also from Guardian Yun’s introduction that Yang Xiao learned the Marquis Zhengdong played without paying, always seeking a free ride.

These women had been imprisoned here for several months, all smuggled here through secret channels controlled by the Marquis Zhengdong.

"Were they deceived and brought here?" Yang Xiao frowned at the remark.

"Yes, there’s someone in the town who specializes in this trade. Their supply routes are very secretive, with a majority of the girls being kidnapped domestically, though a small portion were trafficked internationally and then smuggled into the country, these being sold at higher prices." Guardian Yun cautiously replied.

"Find every beast involved in this trade in the town and show no mercy. Once captured, torture them severely, and ensure all their trafficking routes are uncovered."

"After interrogation, beat them to death with clubs and hang their bodies at the town entrance. I want every visitor to Xiang Ma Town to see the consequences of such actions."

"Bring your men and execute the plan without hesitation. Face any resistance by clearing the area; I want results by tonight." Yang Xiao instructed.

Guardian Yun hesitated upon hearing the command, responding uncertainly: "Marquis, human trafficking has always been an openly priced trade in the town. It’s been this way for many years, even Peace Hotel has tacitly approved. If we act like this, we might..."

"It has been like this for many years because I wasn’t here. Now that I’m here, I absolutely will not allow such things to occur."

"Proceed without restraint. If anyone dares to criticize, kill them outright and hang their corpses at the town entrance. Should the hotel demand accountability afterward, I’ll handle it personally."

With hands behind his back, Yang Xiao gazed at Xiang Ma Town enveloped by the night, his eyes deeper than the darkness, contemplating the unruly and lawless individuals gathered here, in need of a thorough reckoning.

With the fall of Zedong Marquis Mansion and the slaying of the Marquis Zhengdong himself, the local conflict also came to a definitive end.

The Ghost Slaves arrived belatedly upon receiving the news, not to enforce blame, but to immediately raid several Treasure Vaults of Zedong Marquis Mansion, confiscating large amounts of cash, gold bars, antiques, calligraphy, and valuables.

Judging by how swiftly they acted, the hotel evidently had already been very familiar with the Marquis Zhengdong’s collection.

Though Yang Xiao wasn’t to be underestimated either, as he targeted the Marquis Zhengdong, his undercover operatives at Zhen East Mansion swiftly assaulted two nearby Treasure Vaults, emptying out the most valuable pieces related to the Resentful Eye and key intelligence documents.

These are what will be most useful for future growth; Yang Xiao had always looked far ahead, viewing the small-time Marquis Zhengdong with no regard.

Having experienced an upper echelon nowadays, if it were beyond Xiang Ma Town, Yang Xiao barely needed to move a finger to annihilate both Marquis Zhengdong and An Nan Marquis as Evil Cultivators.

Through Senior Brother Qingfeng, Yang Xiao had already reached an agreement with the Peace Hotel, ensuring they wouldn’t interfere in his eradication of Marquis Zhengdong and An Nan Marquis, while receiving half of the benefits afterward.

With the agreement settled, Yang Xiao naturally adhered to it.

His men took the spoils and withdrew, leaving the hotel personnel to clean up the battlefield, draw water to sweep the streets, clean bloodstains, reclaim the Resentful Eye, and collect and register deceased bodies.

The Ghost Slaves maintained by the hotel excel at such tasks; Yang Xiao had witnessed their skills multiple times.

When tomorrow’s first sunlight arrives, Xiang Ma Town remains Xiang Ma Town as if nothing ever happened.

Despite this, the residents have become accustomed to it; the brawls between Marquis Zhengdong and Pingxi Marquis don’t concern them as long as they aren’t directly affected, with no one caring.

The long-term township dwellers acknowledge, "Flowing marquises, unyielding Peace Hotel," as long as the Peace Hotel exists, Xiang Ma Town’s sky will never change.

When Yang Xiao led his squad back to his own territory, the team overseen by Sui had already returned, busy tallying the spoils.

Several crates of precious treasures were stacked in the yard, with dedicated personnel responsible for inventory, followed by categorizing them according to regulations.

Observing the sight, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but lament that his role as Pingxi Marquis is that of a shopkeeper, spending barely any days in the town yearly.

The sect’s affairs are managed by Tong Han and Sui, who also recruit and train personnel.

Of course, his half-disciple Ling Yanyu also contributed significantly.

Seeing Yang Xiao return, Sui Chengguo walked over with a smile, saying, "We did not let you down; we achieved a great victory. The spoils we seized this time surpass our harvests of three years. With these treasures, we can recruit more soldiers and expand our power."

"Sui, I appreciate your hard work over the past while." Yang Xiao sincerely thanked.

"Why say such things between us? Helping you makes me glad. But if we’re discussing assistance, Miss Tong is the main force. I’m just assisting her." With Tong Han absent, Sui’s pressure has increased. In management, Tong Han indeed has more experience.