Chapter Ten: Confrontation

  "One day, I, Xiao Tianbao, will definitely return today's events double!" Xiao Tianbao struggled to get up, his eyes full of venom.

  "To deal with Xiao Ling, we must gain the complete trust of Da Shizi Er Shizi, otherwise, we will only be a dog after all." Xiao Ya looked at Xiao Tianbao who was almost frantic and sighed.

  "Xiao Ling, okay! He's also good at using both kindness and authority, quite the demeanor of a big shot!" Xiao Ling had just walked out of the courtyard when Xiang Yao started praising him.

  Xiao Ling smiled and said, "They are all clever people, as long as they have a brain, they know who is the most beneficial to them at present! I used to be a surname house servant too, so I'm very clear about what the surname house servants need. I believe they will come to me soon."

  "This move of yours is brilliant, first to subdue those who have had dealings with you, that's a two-for-one deal, both pulling in people and letting others know what kind of person Xiao Ling is!" Xiang Yao now increasingly admires Xiao Ling.

  "Old sly is still old sly!" Xiao Ling burst out laughing, unexpectedly, the one who understood him best was Xiang Yao, whom he had only spent a few days with.

  "Third son..."

  Just as Xiao Ling and Xiao Yao were chatting, Xiao Ming and several others hastily caught up to them, their expressions respectful. "Third Young Master, we are willing to follow you and serve you with the utmost loyalty!"

  Seeing Xiao Ming and several others, a hint of a smile appeared on Xiao Ling's face. "Very well, as long as you sincerely follow me, I will absolutely not mistreat you."

  Xiao Ling casually tossed it, and Xiao Ming and several others each caught a money bag filled with Pei Yuan Dan. Xiao Ling said nonchalantly: "First, I'll reward you with 100 Pei Yuan Dan each, but this isn't for free. I need you to spread the word about this, got it?"

  Xiao Ming and several others stared at the hundred pellets of Yuan Dan in their hands, their eyes wide with wonder. When had they ever seen so many elixirs?

  Xiao Ming said repeatedly: "Thank you, Third Master. We will definitely handle the matter well. What about the First Master and Second Master's side?"

  Xiao Ling waved his hand and said, "Never mind, you all do your thing. When necessary, I will make an appearance."

  "Yes." Xiao Ming and several others respectfully left.

  "Xiao Bo and Xiao Zhan are indeed a bit tricky, looks like I need to think of a way." Xiao Ling thought deeply.

  In a luxurious courtyard of the Marquis Ziyun's estate, Xiao Tianbao, wounded, and Xiao Ya knelt before Xiao Bo and Xiao Zhan.

  "The Eldest Young Master and the Second Young Master are now everywhere winning people's hearts and eliminating dissent, if this continues, the consequences will be unbearable." Xiao Tianbao cried out.

  "Hmph! A jumping clown actually wants to form an alliance, how naive! Even if you gather more house slaves, no one will be of any use!" Xiao Zhan coldly snorted, his anger soaring.

  Xiao Bo, on the other hand, looked extremely calm and composed, his brow furrowed in thought. Xiao Zhan was skilled at fighting, but Xiao Bo excelled at strategy, a man capable of great accomplishments.

  "Second brother, don't underestimate those household servants. If they all defect to Xiao Ling, his influence in the Qi Yun Hou Fu will expand, and he'll have enough capital to contend with us!" Xiao Bo said calmly.

  "Since that's the case, then I'll see who dares to stand on Xiao Ling's side with such great audacity!" Xiao Zhan stood up, his body emitting a fierce and menacing aura.

  "What means does Xiao Ling use to win people over?" Xiao Bo asked.

  Xiao Ling immediately took out 100 Pei Yuan Dan and said that if he followed him, there would be plenty of benefits. Xiao Ya hastily replied.

  "A hundred pellets?" Xiao Bo was also surprised, and then said: "It's really generous to take action. It seems that he has gained a lot of benefits from those families. Then notify them that anyone who surrenders to this young master will be rewarded with 100 Pei Yuan Dan. If they dare to follow Xiao Ling, I, Xiao Bo, will not forgive them lightly!"

  "Yes!" Xiao Tianbao and Xiao Yaxin were overjoyed in their hearts and hastily retreated from the courtyard.

  "Big brother, isn't one hundred Pellet Yuan Dan too much? We can't afford to waste it." Xiao Zhan furrowed his brow.

  Xiao Bo sneered: "Xiao Ling can get benefits from those families, why can't we?"

  Xiao Zhan was not stupid either, and he immediately understood. He gave a thumbs up and laughed: "Big brother is awesome! Haha!"

  Xiao Ming and Xiao Wen several people after getting benefits, began to spread rumors about Xiao Ling everywhere. Many servants and slaves were moved, and suddenly they were rewarded with so many Pei Yuan Dan, really rich and arrogant.

  Under the persuasion of Xiao Ming and others, many servants have visited the courtyard where Xiao Ling is currently living, expressing their willingness to serve Xiao Ling.

  Xiao Ling was also generous, and each of them was rewarded with ten Pei Yuan Dan, making those people extremely delighted.

  However, it wasn't long before Xiao Tianbao and Xiao Ya released a message, the announcement issued by the Eldest Young Master and Second Young Master, especially that last sentence, "Those who follow Xiao Ling will definitely not be spared!"

  This sentence made many of the family servants who were preparing to curry favor with Xiao Ling hesitate, they wanted to gain benefits but also feared offending the eldest and second young masters.

  However, this time the Eldest Young Master and Second Young Master surprisingly agreed to bestow 100 Pellets of Yuan Dan on each person, which caused many others to flock to their side.

  However, those family servants who had already surrendered to Xiao Ling were in a difficult situation. They didn't know what to do, and holding the Pei Yuan Dan in their hands, they felt like it was a hot potato.

  At this time, the entire Qi Yunhou Mansion became noisy due to both sides trying to win each other over.

  "Lord Hou, the eldest son, second son and third son are all vying for power. If this continues, it will not be beneficial for unity." In the study of Qi Yun Hou's residence, Xiao Yang spoke with concern.

  "Let them make a fuss, it's not bad at all. In this competition, there will be progress, and we can also take the opportunity to see the extent of Xiao Ling's loyalty."

  Xiao Xiangming woke up and smiled respectfully: "Your Excellency is brilliant."

  "Xiao Ling, currently Xiao Bo and Xiao Zhan have already taken action. Their prestige is more deeply rooted than yours. If you want to gain an advantage, you still need to improve your own strength." Seeing the current situation, both sides are so fiercely opposed, it's clear that Xiao Ling is at a disadvantage.

  In this world, everything is fleeting, only by possessing super strong power can one avoid being eliminated.

  Xiao Ling's divine consciousness entered the Xianyao Divine Cauldron, sat cross-legged on the mountain top, and nodded slightly. "You're right, I must enhance my own strength. The 10,000 Aggregating Qi Pills you refined, what level can they help me reach?"

  "Although the Jiqi Dan is just an ordinary lower-grade elixir, after being refined in the Xianyao Cauldron, its quality is much better. If you absorb all 10,000 of these Jiqi Dans, it can at least bring you to the peak of the Golden Body realm."

  "Can't even break through to the Great Strength Realm with 10,000 of them?" Xiao Ling was somewhat helpless. Now he deeply knew how difficult it was to make progress after breaking through to the Golden Body Realm.

  "If you want to break through to the Great Strength Realm, if you can get the materials, I'll help you refine some ordinary middle-grade elixirs, Yangyuan Dan. You have a complete possibility of breaking through to the Great Strength Realm," said Xīao Yáo.

  "What materials are needed?" Xiao Ling asked hastily.

  "It requires a medicine with pure yang energy." Xiang Yao said: "If there is a medicine with pure yang energy, it would be even better."

  "What is 'false yang energy'?" Xiao Ling furrowed his brow, he had never heard of this before. Generally, ordinary low-grade pills were made by refining the essence of medicinal materials, so naturally he wasn't clear about it.