Chapter 1561 - 1536: Moving Into the City Lord Mansion

Thousands of people around Sky Tiger City Square knelt before Yang Xiao, shouting:

"Hail Lord Yang!"

"Long live Lord Yang!"

Yang Xiao and Mr. Master exchanged glances and smiled, feeling a great sense of relief.

Although Yang Xiao was not afraid of battle, if the people of Sky Tiger City had resisted his rule to the death, a massacre of tens of thousands would have occurred, which Yang Xiao did not wish to see.

This peaceful submission from everyone minimized the losses.

Yang Xiao nodded at the crowd and said loudly:

"All right, since you have accepted me, Yang Xiao, from today, we are one family. Everyone, return to your positions and continue your duties.

Also, will a few of the guards from the Guard Team remain behind."

The crowd gradually dispersed after hearing this.

Five War Generals of the Emperor Level approached Yang Xiao and bowed.

"Ao Litai greets Lord Yang."

"Sonando greets Lord Yang."

"Xu Nan greets Lord Yang."

"Zhao Qi greets Lord Yang."

"Zhen Yu greets Lord Yang."

Yang Xiao nodded,

"Good, all five of you were War Generals under Ba Tianhu and must be familiar with Sky Tiger City's defenses and Ba Tianhu's territory, right?"

Ao Litai replied:

"Lord Yang, from today on, you are our leader. We will follow your every command."

"Hmm, very good. General Ao Litai, how many trusted members does the Ba Tianhu family have in Sky Tiger City? Are you familiar with the treasury in the City Lord Mansion?"

"Replying to Lord Yang, the Ba Tianhu family has about a thousand members, all residing halfway up the mountain in the City Lord Mansion. However, they should have already learned of Ba Tianhu's death at your hands and are likely preparing to flee.

The treasury is located in a cave within the City Lord Mansion, containing countless Crystal Disks and various rare treasures.

If you wish to acquire this treasure, you must immediately seal off the City Lord Mansion, thoroughly search Ba Tianhu's family, and prevent them from taking these treasures."

"Very well, General Ao Litai, I order you to lead a thousand men to the mansion. Without my command, let no one leave. Station guards at the treasury."

"Yes, I will go immediately."

"Hold on, Second Master and Third Master, you two assist General Ao Litai in sealing the City Lord Mansion, understood?"

Second Master and Third Master were momentarily stunned, then promptly replied loudly:

"Yes."

Though Ao Litai knew Yang Xiao was sending two men to supervise him, he had nothing to say. Leading Second Master and Third Master, he first assembled a thousand guards, then flew to the City Lord Mansion in Sky Tiger City.

The clan members of Ba Tianhu had already heard of Ba Tianhu's death and were packing treasures in the City Lord Mansion to escape.

The City Lord Mansion originally had a two-hundred-man elite Guard Team and a Defense Light Screen, but upon General Ao Litai's arrival, the Captain of Guards immediately lowered the Defense Light Screen and submitted to Ao Litai.

Everyone knew that Ba Tianhu's dominance was over; risking their lives for him was not worthwhile.

Under the supervision of Second Master and Third Master, Ao Litai dared not pocket anything. He immediately sealed off the entire City Lord Mansion, rounded up Ba Tianhu's family, stationed guards at the treasury, and ordered the family to hand over their valuables, conducting body searches on all.

Yang Xiao ordered the other three War Generals to maintain law and order in Sky Tiger City, while War General Zhen Yu accompanied Yang Xiao to the City Lord Mansion.

Ao Litai reported to Yang Xiao:

"Lord Yang, as per your command, we have sealed the City Lord Mansion and the treasury, searched Ba Tianhu's family and clan, and found at least 2 billion Crystal Disks. The treasury contains even more, estimated to be no less than 20 to 30 billion Crystal Disks."

Yang Xiao was stunned,

"That much? Truly deserving of being one of the three overlords of the Central Continent."

Ao Litai hesitated and asked,

"Lord Yang, there are one thousand three hundred twenty-eight of Ba Tianhu's family and clan. How should they be handled?"

"Bring me to Ba Tianhu's family."

"Understood."

Ao Litai led Yang Xiao and the others to the back courtyard of the City Lord Mansion, where all of Ba Tianhu's family and clan residing in the mansion were gathered. These people had low Genetic Realm, at most reaching Empire Level Advanced. They were helpless against Ao Litai's blockade.

Yang Xiao entered the back courtyard, seeing a huge crowd, both men and women, young and old, all with expressions of fear and anxiety.

Ao Litai shouted loudly:

"Kneel before Lord Yang!"

Ba Tianhu's clan, upon hearing this, all knelt with a "thump."

"Spare us, Lord Yang!"

"Lord Yang, we have handed over everything, we beg you to spare us."

"We dare not oppose you; we beg for your mercy."

...

Dozens of children began to cry on the spot, and several women were sobbing uncontrollably, the scene was heartbreaking.

Yang Xiao glanced over the crowd and said calmly:

"I am Yang Xiao, and Ba Tianhu was killed by me. You are Ba Tianhu's family; you must hate me, right?"

The courtyard fell dead silent; even the crying stopped. Ba Tianhu's family did not know how Yang Xiao would punish them. After all, being the family of an enemy, Yang Xiao was expected to kill them all to prevent any future revenge.

Yang Xiao sighed,

"The conflict between Ba Tianhu and me was merely for control over the Central Continent and did not involve our families. You need not fear; I will not kill you."

"Hmm?"

Ba Tianhu's family looked at Yang Xiao in amazement, feeling a tremendous sense of relief wash over them.

Their greatest fear was being exterminated by Yang Xiao, a common occurrence in the Central Continent.

Yang Xiao nodded,

"In front of Ao Litai, Zhen Yu, and other former followers of Ba Tianhu, I solemnly promise not to pursue Ba Tianhu's family.

However, since I killed Ba Tianhu, if you wish to avenge him, you are welcome to seek me out anytime."

"We dare not!"

An old man with a white beard immediately waved his hand.

This elder, of clan leader rank in Ba Tianhu's family, had not achieved a high level in Genetic Evolution but held some authority within the family.

The elder said:

"Lord Yang, your magnanimity in not exterminating us fills us with boundless gratitude. I lead the entire clan to bow to you."

The elder knelt again, leading the clan to kowtow to Yang Xiao thrice.

Yang Xiao said:

"Not only will I not hunt you down, but I also promise you can continue to live in Sky Tiger City and will receive my protection. Nobody will be allowed to seek old vendettas against you, or I'll be the first to show no mercy."

Ba Tianhu ruled Sky Tiger City for decades as City Lord, accumulating numerous enemies from his many killings.

Now that Ba Tianhu was dead, his family lacked the power to protect themselves. Many old enemies would soon come seeking revenge, threatening to annihilate his clan.

The white-bearded elder, hearing this, once again knelt with a thud and shouted excitedly:

"Thank you for your great benevolence, Lord Yang!"

"Ao Litai, find them several large courtyards in the inner city to live in, and give them ten million Crystal Disks as a settlement allowance."

Ba Tianhu's thousand-plus members were stunned on hearing this.

Yang Xiao giving them ten million Crystal Disks would allow them to live comfortably.

"Thump!"

Over a thousand people knelt once more, kowtowing.

They shouted excitedly:

"Thank you, Lord Yang!"

"Ao Litai, temporarily assign a hundred Guard Team members to protect their safety, and pull back the guards once stability is ensured."

"Understood."

Yang Xiao waved his hand, instructing Ao Litai to take Ba Tianhu's family away from the City Lord Mansion.

Over a thousand people expressed their gratitude to Yang Xiao, leaving reluctantly.

Xing Zhe chuckled and said:

"Yang Xiao, something seems off here."

"What's off?"

"Didn't you kill Ba Tianhu?"

"Yes."

"Didn't you seize Sky Tiger City?"

"Yes."

"You seized dozens of cities and tens of billions of Crystal Disks that originally belonged to Ba Tianhu's family. His family should hate you, yet they're thanking you like you're their benefactor. It's all so bizarre!"