Chapter 47: Winds and Clouds Stirring

What is wrong, Young Master Zhang? Will you not invite us in to sit for a while? Is this how the Zhang family treats its guests?

Ma De patted Zhang Changfeng heavily on the shoulder and said with a beaming smile.

Jiang Li rolled his eyes inwardly. This fellow really knew how to exploit the influence of others endlessly.

However, this also served as a reminder to Jiang Li.

This place was a great distance away from the mainland, and the Great Qian had not dispatched anyone here recently, so the news of Jiang Tian’s death presumably had not yet arrived.

Since that was the case, he could certainly make good use of this borrowed prestige.

Right, right, right! Look at my poor memory. The moment I saw Young Master Jiang, I completely forgot about this. Young Master Jiang, please come in; let us continue our conversation inside, Zhang Changfeng hurriedly said.

Once the group walked into the city, Zhang Changfeng immediately gestured and introduced the situation with a smile.

Young Master Jiang, the situation within the city is somewhat complicated right now. Ah, being so far away from the capital, some people inevitably start harboring other intentions. At this point, Zhang Changfeng stopped without continuing further.

Humph! Jiang Li let out a cold snort and said bluntly, They had all better behave themselves. His Majesty has sent me here to serve as the prefect. Whoever dares to stir up trouble, do not blame me for showing no mercy.

Zhang Changfeng’s eyes lit up. Prefect? That meant in this city, Jiang Li would be the undisputed supreme boss.

The Zhang family had not gained much advantage in the previous conflicts, but if they could curry favor with Jiang Li, the benefits would be unimaginable.

It might even benefit the Zhang family back in the capital. Establishing a connection with someone from the Grand Preceptor’s Estate's Jiang family was definitely climbing high branches for the Zhang family.

That is of course, that is of course! With Young Master Jiang here, who would dare to be insubordinate? I, Zhang Changfeng, would be the very first to refuse to submit to them!

As the group entered the courtyard, several maidservants hurriedly brought over tea.

Jiang Li did not stand on ceremony and drank it down in one gulp.

Young Master Jiang, if I may be so bold as to ask, how many men did you bring with you this time when coming to the island? Zhang Changfeng inquired.

Jiang Li casually pointed at the people behind him. To be completely damned, it is truly bad luck. I originally brought over a thousand men, but we encountered a storm at sea, and now only this handful of people behind me remains.

However, my father said that I am only the first wave, and the Jiang family will continue sending people over steadily.

Hearing the first sentence, the flame burning in Zhang Changfeng’s heart had dimmed somewhat, but the latter sentence instantly made it blaze furiously once again.

No matter what, he was determined to latch onto Jiang Li as his powerful backer!

Young Master Jiang has survived a great disaster; there is bound to be good fortune waiting for you, Zhang Changfeng said, once again refilling Jiang Li's cup.

Heh, there is no need to dwell on such words, Jiang Li tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table and said in an indifferent tone.

Although there are not many people, I still carry His Majesty's letter of appointment with me. Since I have crossed the sea to reach this place, I intend to set things in order.

Right, I must trouble you to pass along a message to those people. Tomorrow at the City Lord’s Mansion, I do not wish to see a single family absent.

Zhang Changfeng’s expression trembled as joy instantly spread across his brow.

Asking him to deliver the message clearly meant treating him as a vanguard subordinate.

Young Master Jiang, rest assured. Please take a rest here for a moment, and I will surely handle this matter flawlessly! Zhang Changfeng patted his chest and promised.

Jiang Li nodded with the same calm expression. Very well, I have troubled you.

Young Master Jiang has just arrived in the city, so you must be exhausted from the journey. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to speak up, Zhang Changfeng added.

Jiang Li immediately nodded. Then we shall have a meal at your estate. In addition, prepare hot water and rooms for us; this young lord wishes to bathe and rest shortly.

Rest assured, Young Master Jiang, leave it to me, Zhang Changfeng said, turning his gaze toward Zhang Yun.

Did you not hear Young Master Jiang's words? Go quickly and order the servants to prepare the meal. If you neglect Young Master Jiang, I will hold you solely responsible!

With that, Zhang Changfeng turned back to Jiang Li, his face already brimming with smiles.

I shall go notify them right away. If Young Master Jiang needs anything, just call out.

Jiang Li nodded without speaking. With a person like Zhang Changfeng, giving too much face often yielded counterproductive results.

A moment later, Zhang Yun arrived with a submissive expression, accompanied by several servants who unloaded numerous dishes from food boxes.

Young Master Jiang, this place is remote, so please forgive our humble hospitality, Zhang Yun said softly.

At this moment, at the dining table, Jiang Li and his companions could no longer hear any external sounds.

Every single pair of eyes was fixed firmly on the food laid out across the table.

Even Jiang Li’s hands trembled slightly. It had been a month. Although he had consumed plenty of meat during this past month, compared to these proper dishes stir-fried by a real chef, those meals were simply unpresentable.

Zhang Yun, you may step outside first. We will talk after we finish eating, Jiang Li said gently.

Zhang Yun did not say a word, walking straight out of the room and remembering to pull the door shut behind him.

Hah! Everyone be a bit civilized, and absolutely no eating with your bare hands, do you all understand? Jiang Li looked at the group, lingering his gaze a bit longer on Chu Chunqiu.

This fellow, when starved to the extreme, would genuinely use his bare hands.

Oh, right, Lightning, since you do not know how to use chopsticks, just use your dagger instead, Jiang Li added once more.

Understood, Young Lord, let's dig in already, Ma De urged impatiently.

Although food was not lacking in the Wild Bull Tribe, it lacked any richness, and their stomachs had long been empty.

Jiang Li nodded heavily. Good! Let's eat!

In an instant, not a single word was spoken among the seven or eight people, and the sound of chewing echoed throughout the entire room...

After a solid half-hour, Jiang Li rubbed his belly with satisfaction and let out a hearty burp.

Refreshing! It has been far too long since I tasted food like this.

Indeed, Young Lord, I had almost forgotten when the last time was that I ate my fill, Chu Chunqiu said with a wide grin.

Jiang Li picked up his teacup, drank it down in one gulp, and slowly stood up.

This young lord will go wash up first; everyone make yourselves at home.

Qiuyue and Su Yan hurriedly stood up, supporting Jiang Li on either side as they walked out.

Meanwhile, in a courtyard within the inner city, a young man with a preoccupied expression waved over a servant and instructed him, Go find Huang Hai and Lu Feng, and tell them I am inviting them over to discuss an important matter.

Yes, Young Master, the servant acknowledged and hurried away.

Across the entire city, very few people dared to address Huang Hai and Lu Feng by their given names. The identity of this person was self-evident: Wang Shan, a member of the Wang family, one of the three major clans occupying the inner city.

Before long, two youths nearing thirty years of age strode over and, guided by the servant, entered the main hall directly.

Gentlemen, please forgive me for failing to welcome you from afar, Wang Shan said indifferently.

Lu Feng held a folding fan, exuding a scholarly demeanor.

As for Huang Hai, his brows were filled with a sharp, heroic aura, unmistakably that of a martial artist.

Wang Shan, let us dispense with the pleasantries and get straight to business, Huang Hai said impatiently.

Wang Shan nodded. Brother Huang is a straightforward man, so I shall waste no more words.

Jiang Tian’s son has actually arrived. What are your thoughts on this matter?

What thoughts? Huang Hai sneered.

When we were working ourselves to death building this city, expending a massive amount of manpower and material resources, why did his Jiang family say nothing?

Now that the city is built, he wants to come and pluck the fruits of our labor? It is not going to be that easy!

Besides, who can verify whether this fellow is the real Jiang Li? None of us have ever laid eyes on this legendary son of the Grand Preceptor!