Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 516: Chapter 278: Submission; Sudden Change for the Su Family

After everyone present heard what Cheng Zongyang had to say, all but Ding Wu, who had already agreed, fell silent.

The choices Cheng Zongyang presented weren’t the least bit aggressive.

They could either leave Jade Peak County, or they could "step down," abide by the rules set by the Cheng Family and the Celestial Break Gang, and live out their lives quietly within the county.

"The Qiu Family is willing to submit!" Before Qiu Fengxing could respond, his daughter, Qiu Wan’Er, spoke up from behind him. Her voice, as clear and crisp as a silver bell, drew the gazes of several people.

However, Cheng Zongyang didn’t look at her. Instead, his gaze remained fixed on Qiu Fengxing. "Patriarch Qiu, is that your decision?"

Seeing this, Qiu Wan’Er’s expression stiffened for a moment. ’A wave of disappointment washed over her,’ but she quickly regained her composure.

"Yes." Qiu Fengxing hesitated for only a moment before rising and cupping his hands. "Like Patriarch Ding, the Qiu Family will cede the eastern district and reside in Jade Peak County as a simple family, abiding by the rules of Jade Peak Immortal City."

Qiu Fengxing was calculating furiously in his mind. ’Submitting is humiliating, but it’s far better than leaving the resource-rich Jade Peak County. Perhaps there will be a chance to turn things around in the future.’

"Patriarch Xu." Cheng Zongyang looked toward Xu Tieshan.

Xu Tieshan was deeply conflicted, weighing his options over and over.

’If I stay here, I might still have a chance to reach the Extraordinary realm. If I leave, there will be no hope at all! Compared to becoming Extraordinary, everything else is secondary. Once I truly set foot on that path, I can establish a new family in the Cultivation Immortality Realm! Then we’d be a Cultivation Immortality Family, not a mere Martial Arts Family!’

Finally, Xu Tieshan made up his mind. "We submit!"

Having confirmed the decisions of the three families, Cheng Zongyang finally turned to Li Mingxin.

"Originally, my plan was to drive everyone from the Li Courtyard out of Jade Peak County. But I’ve changed my mind."

With that, Cheng Zongyang chuckled. "I can allow the Royal Li Family to establish a presence here, just like the Xu, Qiu, and Ding families. Furthermore, I won’t turn away other families either.

Jade Peak Immortal City welcomes any faction to establish a household here, as long as they abide by the Immortal City’s rules.

I’ll also permit you to practice your cultivation here and will even set up testing sites. We can test your Spirit Bone and then offer different recommendations based on your aptitude. Oh, right, you don’t understand this concept of Spirit Bone. No matter. In a little while, I’ll have an account of my time in the Ice and Fire Cultivation Immortality Realm printed for you to read."

"Once you understand, I will select a few people to join the Celestial Break Gang. As long as they have enough Contribution Points, I can teach them the techniques. For those who manage to reach the Extraordinary realm, if they meet certain requirements, I can send them to the Ice and fire Cultivation Immortality Realm. How does that sound?"

Finished speaking, Cheng Zongyang looked at them with a smile.

Just as Cheng Zongyang had expected, every one of them looked incredibly tempted.

But before they could speak, Cheng Zongyang stood up. "There’s no hurry. Go back and handle your affairs first. The Celestial Break Gang will take over everything. Once the manuals are distributed and you’ve had time to understand them, the Gang will quickly refine our plans. You’ll know what to do then."

He had yet to flesh out many of the details. What he had told them was merely the broad outline of his plan.

It would take more time to prepare a detailed announcement.

Following this, Li Lu arranged for everyone to depart.

Finally, only Chen Kaishan remained.

Cheng Zongyang had specifically asked him to stay behind.

"Uncle Chen, thank you," Cheng Zongyang said with a cupped-fist salute. He had already learned of the situation from Cheng Zongwen.

"I was taking a gamble myself," Chen Kaishan said frankly. "Luckily, it paid off." He was filled with relief. ’It’s a good thing I chose to trust Cheng Zongyang back then. Otherwise, none of this would have happened.’

Cheng Zongyang said with a chuckle, "You’re already at the Fourth Grade. I promise that when you reach Innate Great Perfection, I will give you a Cultivation Immortality Technique. If you’re willing to go to the other side in the future, I’ll send you there."

"Excellent!" Hearing the promise he’d been hoping for, Chen Kaishan was overjoyed, his face beaming with excitement.

But then Cheng Zongyang’s tone shifted. "The Da Yi Commerce Association’s business will continue as usual, but Jade Peak Immortal City will not encompass its waystation village. Here’s what I’m thinking..."

Cheng Zongyang explained his idea in detail.

"In the future, Jade Peak Immortal City will still require a large volume of daily necessities. That supply line can’t be severed, so we’ll still need the Da Yi Commerce Association. Therefore, the Da Yi Commerce Association will have exclusive rights to this business. I will give you a token for moving cargo, allowing you to bring goods in and out of the city freely."

"Excellent!" Chen Kaishan was delighted.

But Cheng Zongyang added, "However, I will also be establishing a commerce association, one different from Da Yi. The Cheng Clan Commerce Association will sell items for Martial Arts, supplies for Cultivators, and other similar goods. You don’t need to worry; there will be very little overlap between our businesses. We won’t be in conflict."

Chen Kaishan shook his head. "It’s normal for businesses to have some conflict; don’t worry about it. Besides, the Da Yi Commerce Association wouldn’t know where to find the things Cultivators use anyway."

Cheng Zongyang said, "Rest assured. I’ll make the arrangements. That’s why I hope you’ll teach my cousin well, Uncle Chen. He’ll be in charge of the new commerce association."

"Not a problem," Chen Kaishan agreed without hesitation.

After Chen Kaishan left, Cheng Zongyang looked at the others who remained.

These were his core personnel.

Cheng Zongyang didn’t continue the meeting. Instead, he kept his instructions brief, telling them to start taking over and managing affairs within the county town. He himself had to write down the new rules for the Immortal City.

For the next few days, Cheng Zongyang rarely left his home, spending his time writing out all the new rules and regulations.