Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Chus' Household is Searched

  Zhang Fei made a sudden turn, took advantage of the momentum to pull out the snake spear inserted in the body of the original family master, let out a loud shout, and entered the tiger into the sheep group, dancing with the snake spear, and went crazy again. The original family master was killed, and the morale of the original family's generals decreased greatly, as if they had lost their mainstay, and were somewhat panicked. Adding to Zhang Fei's brave and fierce killing, many people were frightened and retreated in a hurry. The timid people of the original family fled in all directions. On the other hand, the Yellow Turban Army, since following Xu Feng, had been advancing triumphantly, with frequent reports of victories, and their morale was higher than ever before. These people were originally from poor families and had no good feelings towards the aristocratic families. Since Xu Feng decided to kill the chicken to warn the monkey, and not leave any survivors in the original family, the crowd naturally did not have a second thought, and the killing atmosphere was strong.

  "Did you hear that? The Yuan family doesn't understand the current situation, they're stubborn and ignorant, they've provoked General Xu, within an hour, Yuancheng County will no longer have a Yuan family. I don't know what plans the Chu family has, are you going to resist or show your sincerity by compromising?" Xue Cheng sneered coldly at the Chu family, who were waiting with a stern expression and had sent out private soldiers to resist.

  "Ah..." From the direction of the Yuancheng House, shouts and screams shook the sky, wails unending. The Chu family and others, their ears not just for show, naturally heard it clearly. Who would have thought that Xu Feng was so ruthless? The name Xu San Guang was indeed well-deserved. However, handing over all the money and grain as tribute, the Chu family, who had a reputation for being formidable, couldn't help but feel resentful. Just as the head of the Chu family furrowed his brow in hesitation, a messenger rushed in from outside...

  Xue Cheng waved his hand and said loudly, "We're all familiar with each other here, it's nothing."

  "Who isn't a stranger to you?" The people of the Chu family suddenly rolled their eyes.

  "Report to General Xue, the Yu family had 304 people in total, and they were all killed. Zhang Fei has already led his men to Zhao's house. General Xu ordered that we must quickly eliminate those who are stubbornly resisting in the city. If there is any resistance, kill them without hesitation." The messenger's words were sharp and powerful, like a knife stabbing into the hearts of the Chu family members. What? Over 300 people from the Yu family, not one was spared, all killed! Is Xu Sanguang really so ruthless?

  "Grandfather, I don't want to die. Just agree to their terms." A teenager of over ten years old, crying and throwing himself into the arms of the head of the Zhu family, begged sorrowfully.

  "Yes, Father, we can't beat them, let's give up? It's just money and grain, let's just give it to them."

  "Think thrice, homeowner."

  With the lesson of the Yu family's blood, the Chu family was suddenly thrown into chaos. After the Yu family was slaughtered, no one dared to be lucky again. The result of the destruction of the family was something that no one dared to imagine. In the face of death, the timid and fearful nature was thoroughly exposed.

  "Alas..." The master of the Chu family let out a heavy sigh, as if he had suddenly aged many years. His body weakened and collapsed to the ground. Either they would be annihilated or hand over their wealth and grain - both options were extremely difficult. The Chu family had built up such a prosperous business through generations of hard work and accumulation. The amount of money and grain was no small sum, just mentioning it could scare people to death. Without this, the Chu family would surely suffer a severe blow and find it hard to recover. But what good would resisting to the end do?

  "Everyone retreat, let the steward take them in." The master of the Chu family, after thinking for a long time, finally waved his hand and ordered everyone to retreat, choosing to give up resistance.

  "Brother Feng has an order: only take money and grain, nothing else. No killing people, no harassing civilians, women, children and the weak are not allowed to be bullied..." General Xue Cheng Ji declared again, seeing everyone nodding in agreement, he waved his hand, and like a tidal wave, the Yellow Turbans rushed into the Chu family's mansion.

  The crowd was in perfect order, not a bit chaotic. Some were carrying, some were lifting, box after box of treasure and bag after bag of grain, being carried into the courtyard one by one. Someone had brought over carts, and with great skill they loaded them up, filling one cart after another, transporting them away. Seeing this scene, the Chus and others looked on with a mixture of emotions - some were crying, some were shocked, their eyes wide open as they watched the countless treasures and grains being carried away by the Yellow Turbans, yet they couldn't utter a single word of complaint. This feeling was hard to experience.

  "Xu Feng, what are you going to do? Are you not even sparing the Yingchuan Academy?" The elderly man who spoke glared at Xu Feng with a stern expression and coldly rebuked him.

  "Haha, misunderstanding. Do you see me bringing any soldiers or guards? I'm purely here to admire the academy's reputation and pay a visit. Please don't get angry." Xu Feng spread out his hands to show that he came alone, without bringing any soldiers or guards, nor carrying any weapons.

  "Hmph... You didn't bring a single soldier, yet you've managed to surround our academy with people. Xu Feng, are you planning on committing a heinous crime against the sacred grounds of this academy?" The old man retorted immediately.

  "Now... the current situation in Yangzhai City is chaotic, and it's inevitable that some people will take advantage of the chaos to sneak into the academy and cause trouble. I've sent someone to guard the entrance, also for your safety." As he spoke, Xu Feng directly rushed towards the front courtyard where everyone was reading, completely ignoring the astonished and angry gazes of the crowd.

  "Xu Feng, Yang Zhai has been occupied by you, but the imperial court will soon send troops to rescue us. Are you not afraid?" a young scholar in his early twenties asked.

  "What's there to be afraid of? I think someone else is more afraid than me. Yangdi is a great place, isn't it? The mountains are clear and the water is beautiful, the people are talented and the land is rich, with many famous officials gathered here... It's really not bad." Xu Feng praised, chatting and laughing freely, his face as usual, without any hint of fear.

  "Master, what are you still stunned about? Continue with the lecture. Today I'm just Xu Feng, and I'll just listen from the side. Everyone shouldn't focus their attention on me." Xu Feng entered the front yard, casually found a spot, sat down cross-legged, and gently advised the lecturing Master Wen.

  "Ah..." The master was taken aback for a moment, unsure of what to do.

  "Husband, since he's not here to cause trouble, you can continue with the lesson, don't be flustered. With me, Sima Hui, around, even a small Xu Feng wouldn't dare to act recklessly." The elderly man who had previously scolded Xu Feng said calmly to Fuzi on the platform.

  Simahui - Mr. Shuiming, a famous sage and great Confucian scholar of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Xu Feng looked at Sima Hui carefully again for several times. Sima Hui wore a high hat and a wide belt, with a majestic appearance, slender and tall, with an extraordinary demeanor, calm and composed, with such a calm and self-assured expression, it was impossible not to admire him.

  "The student has heard of your great name, and today's hasty arrival is an affront to etiquette. Xufeng is ashamed and will definitely come to visit and apologize in person another day." Xufeng stood up again and bowed his hands to Sima Hui once more.

  Looking at Xu Feng's polite appearance, Sima Hui was taken aback and thought to himself, "Can this really be the notorious Xu San Guang, who is said to kill people without batting an eye?"

  "Alright, let's continue the lesson. I wonder if you students have any insightful views on governing a country? Is it by virtue, by etiquette, or by law?" Upon hearing Sima Hui's words, the Master nodded and his expression became slightly more composed.