Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 343 - 343: 182, Eager to Show Off_3

Thinking that he had to bow to a stinking youngster in his twenties, Fan Longhe's face darkened again, his fists clenched tightly, yet he ultimately held back, slowly rising and heading towards the city gate.

"Lord Fan has finally appeared; I couldn't find you anywhere these past three days!"

But he had hardly taken two steps when a voice came from inside the city, followed by five riders bursting out of the east gate, charging straight toward him and Gui Yutang's position. Fan Longhe fixed his gaze on the leader, who was riding a black horse. It was none other than Hou Yuxiao, the man he despised to the bone...

Three days ago, in front of him, Hou Yuxiao had directed the Mansion Army with gestures, usurping his role in ensuring the reconstruction of Tongling. And now he had the audacity to claim that he'd been

Having experienced the importance of the City-Protecting Barrier in Zhaoyang once before, he knew its significance. Seizing control of a prefectural city during the unfolding war had strategic significance for both the Hou family and himself.

Thus, he took such an assertive stance, proclaiming his sovereignty over Tongling City without regard for Fan Longhe's feelings, hoping to coerce him into stepping aside. If he could drive him away outright, that would be ideal; otherwise, provoking him and settling the matter once and for all could also work!

In just three short days, and frankly, of those five thousand Mansion Army troops, only about a thousand had actually been swayed by the Hou family, far fewer than outside speculation suggested. But based on their core support, the Hou family's control over Tongling had undeniably surpassed Fan Longhe's, which was Hou Yuxiao's confidence.

Fan Longhe stood still for a long time, his expression fluctuating for what seemed like ages. After staring down Hou Yuxiao three times, upon seeing Hou Yuxiao's unruffled expression, his anger and fear intertwined. Only after more than ten breaths did he finally relax, his expression clearing as he slightly bowed his head toward Hou Yuxiao.

"Master Hou, please follow me; Master is waiting in the woods!"

With a slight smile on his lips, Hou Yuxiao felt very satisfied with Fan Longhe's decision.