Doomsday: Gain experience by hunting

Seeing the leaders of Gushan City, who were once figures of great influence, looking utterly dejected,

Tang Wen felt that the moment was right. He sighed and comforted them, "Everyone, don't worry too much. The demons might not even come. We've suffered too many losses. For now, we need to rest and recuperate."

After saying that, he glanced at Shui Qianjun.

The master and disciple left the crowd and walked a short distance away.

Tang Wen told Shui Qianjun that in about a month, he would be going with Master Yinghu and Sister Hu Yunyun to the White Tiger Tribe for training.

Hearing this, Shui Qianjun's expression changed slightly.

The faces of the leaders behind them changed dramatically.

What?

Tang Wen was leaving?

And taking a Fourth Rank expert with him!

At such a critical moment, this couldn't be happening, right?

Tang Wen hadn't finished speaking: "I begged Master and Sister Yunyun for a long time, and they only agreed to leave with me and wouldn't stay even a day longer. But don't worry, those five White Tiger Guards will still be here. The White Tiger Tribe always keeps its word."

"Don't worry! How can you tell me not to worry?! Xiao Wen, I'm not forcing you, but you really can't leave. You have to find a way to make your White Tiger Tribe friends and seniors stay!"

"No, are you overestimating me? If I could persuade them, I would have already."

Tang Wen's tone was quite helpless:

"I even boldly suggested that we could add another 10% of our total income to them starting next year, so they could send ten more elite guards over to help.

But Sister Yunyun, that Thunder Department expert, told me that the quality of our supplies isn't as good as what the Ten Thousand Mountains produce themselves. They wouldn't have much use for more.

I thought she wanted more money at first, but then I remembered the details I saw when I was checking the gang's accounts.

You know, the White Tiger Village was previously considered a Sixth Rank small power.

The supplies they exchanged from the gang were just things like candy for kids, pretty clothes, rouge, and powder.

Missing those things doesn't really affect their lives.

I don't even know how to entice them!"

Their conversation was quiet, but the leaders of Gushan City, a few dozen steps away, heard everything clearly.

Tang Wen was saying it for them to hear.

Shui Qianjun's position represented their interests: "Xiao Wen!"

The Blackwater Gang Leader's tone became serious: "Gushan City has such a large territory, with more than a million acres of fertile land. If we add another 20%, making it 30% in total, wouldn't they be tempted?"

Yes, life in Gushan City is better than life in the mountains.

How could anyone not be tempted?

Shui Qianjun's words expressed the innermost thoughts of all the high-ranking officials of Gushan City.

But this question was also extremely sensitive.

Tang Wen seemed anxious and waved directly at the Gushan City leaders who were eavesdropping.

After they hesitated and approached, he said, "I know what you're all worried about! Actually, I also asked the White Tiger Clan's Saintess why they didn't just take over Gushan City, such a prosperous and peaceful city, since they knew about it, instead of going back to the mountains to suffer."

Everyone was shocked and looked at the White Tiger people in the distance. After realizing that they weren't paying attention, they continued to look at Tang Wen.

Tang Wen said unhappily, "The Saintess told me that the White Tiger Clan aren't masochists who insist on fighting other Fourth Rank forces in the mountains. The reason they don't take over is because they can't!"

Huh?

What does that mean?

Some were silent, others pondered.

Tang Wen glanced at the heads of the Huang, Lu, and Chen families: "You three families knew about the demon disaster underground, so why didn't you move your families earlier? Even if you didn't move, you should have built a second home far away to preserve your strength. Why didn't you do it? Explain yourselves!"

"Huh?" Shui Qianjun clearly didn't know the inside story, and his eyebrows suddenly raised.

Looking at the Boat Gang, the Horse Gang, and the Giant Rock Martial Hall, their faces were equally puzzled, obviously unaware.

Huang Shisan's face barely concealed his joy: "Tang Wen, Young Master Tang Wen, do you mean the Curse of the Land?"

The Chen family head, who was seriously injured, also brightened up: "Yes! It's the Curse of the Land."

Tang Wen nodded and spread his hands at Shui Qianjun.

Shui Qianjun and Zhao Chuang asked in unison, "What is the Curse of the Land?"

Huang Shisan quickly explained everything.

The two were half-believing.

The Chen family head looked certain: "That's right. Actually, Gushan City's geographical location isn't good. It's too close to the mountains, and the terrain is low. Before the reservoirs and rivers were built, heavy rain often caused mountain floods."

He explained a few sentences, and seeing that Shui Qianjun was still frowning, he instructed his men, "Go home, enter my study's secret room, and fetch the clan leader's notes."

Huang Shisan and the Lu family head simultaneously instructed their men to fetch the family chronicles.

Tang Wen simply transmitted a few words to Xia Qingge, who lazily walked over.

Shui Qianjun and the others heard footsteps and turned to look. They discovered that this Fire Department expert, who had been so explosive and unrestrained on the battlefield, was even shaking her fair wrist holding the wine pot.

As Fifth Rank peak experts, their eyesight was naturally excellent, and they could see at a glance that Xia Qingge wasn't pretending, but was uncontrollably and morbidly trembling.

Tang Wen held her hand and pulled her over: "My Sister Qing is a victim of the Curse of the Land. The higher her realm, the more uncomfortable she is. She needs to drink alcohol to suppress it every day."

Actually, at this point, Shui Qianjun, Zhao Chuang, and the others already believed it.

After all, Tang Wen had no reason to deceive his own people with the three inner city families.

Besides, the fact was that the White Tiger Tribe would rather stay in the Ten Thousand Mountains than come out to attack Gushan City.

Otherwise, with their combat power, they would have become ghosts long ago.

The Chen family head said empathetically, "The White Tiger Tribe is such a large force, and they only want 10% of the benefits after winning the city lord position. That's really rare."

Huang Shisan also nodded. The White Tiger Tribe's experts just couldn't practice martial arts and break through near Gushan City, but they weren't forbidden from living here, let alone unable to destroy Gushan City.

If their Huang family was as strong as the White Tiger Tribe, no, if they just had one true Fourth Rank expert, how could there be eight major powers in Gushan City, the three inner and five outer?

The day after the Huang family had a Fourth Rank expert, or even on the same day, the other seven families would all be sent to see Yama for the great crimes of "closing their eyes when sleeping" and "having beef in their beef noodles!"

Huang Shisan didn't dare to imagine how crazy he would become if his family had a Fourth Rank expert.

"So, it seems we don't have to worry about the White Tiger Clan seizing Gushan City," Shui Qianjun and Zhao Chuang agreed.

Tang Wen curled his lips: "Master, Hall Master Zhao, now we're asking them for help, but they don't want to help! Have you considered other forces, such as the Four Seas Trading Company? As far as I know, they also have many experts and have even created a Hunter's Guild. Maybe they can resist the demon's attack!"

"No!"

"Absolutely not!"

"Absolutely not!"

Everyone objected together.

The Chen family head changed the subject: "Young Master Tang Wen, I can roughly guess what the White Tiger Tribe is thinking. Fighting in the Ten Thousand Mountains ensures that the clansmen don't slack off and that there are strong people in every generation. Once they come to Gushan City and enjoy a peaceful life, I'm afraid their spirit will dissipate."

The Lu family member, who was usually taciturn, also spoke:

"Yes, Young Master. It's precisely because the White Tiger Tribe doesn't look down on Gushan City that we should ask them for help.

Now that our families' strengths have been greatly reduced, if we bring in the Four Seas Camp, I'm afraid Gushan City will immediately be renamed Four Seas City. Who knows if our families will have a way out after repelling the demons.

But the White Tiger Clan's performance is clear to everyone. Not only did they really risk their lives to hold on in times of crisis, two against eight, but they also politely gave the vendors silver when they ate and bought things at restaurants on weekdays. Such a good ally is hard to find even with a lantern!"

As soon as these words came out, not to mention the Blackwater Gang and the Giant Rock Martial Hall had no objections.

Even the three Huang family members nodded repeatedly: "The friends of the White Tiger Clan are indeed trustworthy in character."

Their Huang family had also sent experts to station in some small forces.

The result doesn't need to be said!

The Huang family's experts were like supreme emperors!

Whoever dared to make trouble would be killed on the spot, without hesitation.

Huang Shisan thought for a while, said a few words to the two people beside him, and rarely took the lead in expressing his position: "After thinking about it, for now, Gushan City can only survive if Young Master Tang Wen becomes the city lord.

My Huang family is willing to take out another 30% of our wealth and send it to the White Tiger Tribe.

As long as Young Master Tang Wen, as long as City Lord Tang Wen and the experts of the White Tiger Tribe can help us get through the demon disaster, my Huang family is willing to offer it for ten years!"

Everyone turned to look at Huang Shisan in surprise.

Gushan City was already going to take out 10% for the White Tiger Tribe.

If the Huang family took out another 30%, then there would only be 60% left. This... this doesn't seem like a small amount.

The high-ranking officials of each family calculated in their minds, still unable to make a decision.

Tang Wen also looked surprised: "Patriarch Huang, aren't you afraid that it will be easy to send it out but difficult to get it back? Even if your Huang family recovers its vitality after ten years, it won't be able to suppress the White Tiger Tribe."

Huang Shisan smiled bitterly: "That's natural. Without an iron crown, a Fourth Rank expert can't emerge.

There's no qualification to bargain.

We can still trust the White Tiger Tribe's righteous actions to some extent, and we can still preserve our family's vitality.

If not, I'm already thinking about which mountain to hide in.

Besides, City Lord Tang Wen, the current situation is that we are begging the White Tiger Tribe to take us in and protect us.

If you are unwilling to show some sincerity, everyone should just disperse as soon as possible and think about where to eke out a living and hide from the demon disaster in the future!"

These words silenced everyone.

Shui Qianjun said helplessly: "Most of the gang's young and strong men have died in battle, and I promised to treat their families well. The Blackwater Gang's foundation definitely can't be lost. Xiao Wen, for now, you can only become the city lord and invite the White Tiger experts to protect the Gushan City foundation."

"That's right! City Lord, my Chen family is willing to obey orders. I'm also willing to pay 40% of my wealth."

"City Lord, my Boat Gang is willing!"

"City Lord, the Giant Rock Martial Hall is willing!"

"City Lord! Our Chamber of Commerce is one family with you!"

"..."

Tang Wen got what he wanted, and he was satisfied in his heart, but he quickly waved his hand: "Master, seniors, everyone, you overestimate me! I'm fond of women, lazy, and afraid of death! I can't be the city lord."

Seeing his frankness, the few people shook their heads and smiled.

After smiling, they continued to persuade him.

Tang Wen: "I can't handle affairs, I only know how to bury myself in martial arts!"

The three major families and the five major forces were even more satisfied when they heard this.

If a city lord came and pointed fingers at them every day, they wouldn't be able to stand it.

Huang Shisan even thought of a countermeasure for Tang Wen: "City Lord doesn't need to worry about mundane affairs. Isn't Gang Leader Shui's daughter good at handling these matters? Just recruit a few deputies, and that will be enough to cope."

"That's right, that's right."

"We can all help, and each family can find some pretty and smart girls to assist from the side."

"Yes, yes, whoever the Young Master takes a fancy to, just say it!"

"Gulp, gulp, gulp," Xia Qingge found their wording strange and drank her wine.

Tang Wen couldn't hold back his face: "Everyone, everyone, if you say any more, I'll become a lustful ghost. I'll go discuss it first and then talk about it, but even if it works, it will only be some experts coming to help. It's impossible to send many people."

"That's natural, that's natural!"

"We can still barely get the guards from the subordinate areas to defend the city."

The leaders of Gushan City couldn't have wanted it more.

What they feared most was the White Tiger Tribe coming with thousands or tens of thousands of people.

It was best if only experts came.

Tang Wen shook his head and sighed, pulled Xia Qingge away, came to Yinghu's side, and "acted" with his master for a while.

Yinghu was silent, wishing he could slap this kid.

What kind of unlucky disciple did I take in? I even have to cooperate in acting.

Yinghu said unhappily: "You kid, you'll know after you go to the White Tiger Tribe in a month. We're not that short of supplies. What are we going to do with 40% of the supplies?"

Hu Yun crossed her arms, her watermelon-sized breasts bulging, and secretly calculated: 40% of the supplies, my hunting group has to eat a part of it. As for sending people to defend Gushan City, I can cooperate with that girl Hu Lan. Her White Tiger Guards, my White Tiger Hunting Group, will take turns sending people to garrison.

Tang Wen: "Master, if we can't use it all, we can trade it! Go to the Sanlian City side, maybe we can exchange it for a lot of good things."

"Hehe, come, let me teach you what it means for martial artists not to rely on external things."

"Hey, hey, hey, it hurts, it hurts."

Master Yinghu was too lazy to act with his disciple, and walked away with Tang Wen's ear.

The leaders of Gushan City, who were eavesdropping with their ears pricked up, frowned.

Our sincerity has been shown.

But they don't like it, how to break it?

While they were talking, a group of ordinary guards came down from the ground in Gushan City, 500 from each family, for a total of 4,000.

They were said to be ordinary guards, but they had at least the martial arts cultivation of First-Class Martial Apprentices.

They couldn't be counted on to kill demons, but they were very efficient at cleaning up the battlefield.

However, after these 4,000 people came down, they were first shocked by everything in front of them.

They hadn't seen much blood.

Even after they were told about some of the tragic scenes, they really saw the corpses of the transcendent experts, Sixth Rank experts, and even Fifth Rank big shots who they regarded as seniors and experts.

These young guards almost collapsed on the spot.

Tang Wen, who had been taught a lesson by his master, rubbed his ears and walked from outside the city, and was immediately surrounded by the high-ranking officials of Gushan City again.

Helpless, he had to come to the new recruits, whose legs were a little weak, and say something to encourage them: "Do you know me?"

"We know you."

"You are Young Master Tang Wen!"

Sparse voices sounded.

The guards looked at this handsome man who was about the same age as them, and their eyes showed envy and curiosity.

Tang Wen's reputation was very great. He was incomparably handsome, and his portrait was taken by the courtesans and hidden away.

He was extremely talented. His battle with the White Tiger Saintess on behalf of Gushan City was talked about by those who loved to gossip.

Before Tang Wen could say anything.

Boulder Martial Hall's Hall Master Zhao immediately stepped forward with Patriarch Lu and Huang Shisan, forcefully introducing, "Young Master Tang Wen is no longer the Tang Wen you knew! He promptly brought in reinforcements and saved Gushan City and all of us from the demons!"

The four thousand guards immediately erupted in an uproar!

Patriarch Lu announced loudly, "Young Master Tang Wen invited the White Tiger Throne – a Fourth Rank expert, Shadow King, who killed the demon leader!"

The scene quieted down again.

A Fourth Rank expert?

The martial apprentice guards, who hadn't seen much of the world, were shocked.

Huang Shisan rushed to say, "Therefore, our Huang family, Chen family, Lu family, Blackwater Gang, Boulder Martial Hall, Boat Gang, Horse Gang, and Chamber of Commerce have unanimously decided to nominate Young Master Tang Wen as the City Lord of Gushan City."

Tang Wen: "…"

"You're so sensible that I'm reluctant to keep messing with your Huang family!"