62: Stupid moves

Liu Chunsheng was almost laughing from anger.

With all the villagers behind him, why would he need to run away!

Forget it, no point arguing with an idiot.

"Steward Wang is joking. This matter concerns Qian Shi and Miss Lian's lives; I would never just leave."

After saying that, Liu Chunsheng turned to face the villagers and said loudly, "Everyone, please guard the ancestral hall for now. I'll be back shortly and will not betray your trust."

The villagers nodded in agreement.

"Chunsheng, don't worry. With us here, the Wang family won't dare to act recklessly!"

"Hurry up and go, don't let Shopkeeper Jin wait too long."

"Exactly, exactly. No matter what, this is our Chang Sheng Village's territory. At worst, I'll just drive them out directly."

"..."

Wang Desheng, who was being targeted, felt bitter inside.

Damn it, he was just doing Master Wang's bidding, these unruly villagers.

Once Master Wang controls this territory, he will make them pay!

Seeing that the time was right, Liu Chunsheng then looked at Wang Desheng, cupping his fists again: "Steward Wang, please be patient. Once I return from the Merchant Guild, we can properly discuss this matter."

Although Wang Desheng was unwilling, he couldn't obstruct too much in front of the villagers, so he just grunted, "Go and return quickly, don't play any tricks."

Liu Chunsheng hurried with the young attendant to the Wanbao Merchant Guild, secretly speculating about Shopkeeper Jin's intentions along the way.

Logically, Shopkeeper Jin should not be interested in such domestic matters. Could there be something else going on?

Ever since he saw Qian Shi, he felt that the whole situation was strange.

Is a concubine really that important?

Before long, they arrived at the Merchant Guild's entrance. The young attendant led him directly to a private room on the second floor.

Jin Zihua had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Liu Chunsheng enter, he quickly stood up to greet him: "Temple Official Liu, you're finally here. Please, have a seat."

Liu Chunsheng was not polite. After sitting down, he went straight to the point: "Shopkeeper Jin, calling me here at this critical moment, do you have a brilliant plan to deal with the Wang family?"

Jin Zihua laughed heartily, personally pouring a cup of tea and handing it over: "Temple Official Liu is indeed straightforward. To be honest, the Wang family's actions this time, while ostensibly punishing Qian Shi and the other person, are actually aimed at you. I'm sure you're aware of that."

Liu Chunsheng wanted to say that he actually wasn't aware. Ever since he woke up that morning, he had been led by the nose, and the situation hadn't even stabilized yet.

However, since Shopkeeper Jin was also preparing to get involved in this matter, he couldn't let anyone look down on him.

After thinking for a moment, Liu Chunsheng took the teacup and nodded slightly: "I've roughly guessed a few things, but no matter how much I think about it, I don't know why the Wang family would do this?"

Now that he had calmed down, Liu Chunsheng carefully considered the strange aspects of the situation and gradually understood.

Concubines are traded.

A concubine is certainly not worth the Wang family antagonizing the villagers, especially with him, the Temple Official, involved.

Moreover, no matter how capable Wang Desheng was, he was only a Steward. If he didn't have the Wang family's authorization, would he dare to privately antagonize Chang Sheng Village?

It's just a concubine. Generously, just give her away.

Jin Zihua's expression was solemn: "Temple Official Liu, this area is protected by Lord Chuping. After the new temple is built, the position of Temple Official will be even more crucial. The Wang family must be trying to use this incident to pressure you, so that you will ultimately have no choice but to appoint a Wang family loyalist."

Liu Chunsheng chuckled internally.

"Then their plan is mistaken. My Temple Official position was personally bestowed by Lord Chuping. How would they know that I have the power to decide the new Temple Official candidate?"

In Liu Chunsheng's mind, a Temple Official, big or small, was a divine position under Lord Chuping, and Lord Chuping would surely personally inquire about it.

How could he, Liu Chunsheng, be so virtuous and capable as to have such authority?

"Are they still trying to use the same trick to force Lord Chuping? That's truly wishful thinking."

"And this new temple was built with your Wanbao Merchant Guild's money. What right does the Wang family have to be so presumptuous?"

Jin Zihua shook his head slightly and sighed: "Temple Official Liu, you are still too young; you don't understand the evil of human hearts. Although this move is insidious, if it succeeds, it won't be a problem for the Wang family to dominate the entire Great Yan in the future."

"Don't underestimate the Wang family's ambition and methods. They have operated in this village for many years, with many associates and widespread informants. Although the Temple Official position was personally bestowed by Lord Chuping, if you lose the people's support and cause trouble at this critical juncture, they can use the Opportunity to tell the villagers that you are unworthy of your position and unable to protect the village. At that time..."

Liu Chunsheng's scalp tingled just imagining that scene.

If that happened, wouldn't he be letting down Lord Chuping's expectations?

No! Absolutely not.

He hadn't thought so deeply before.

A moment later, Liu Chunsheng thought again, that's not right!

The Wang family's methods, I'm afraid they've used them in the wrong place! Who is Lord Chuping? He is an omnipresent, omniscient God.

These methods used against ordinary humans, in front of Lord Chuping, aren't they no different from a child playing with mud!

Thinking this, Liu Chunsheng directly asked.

Jin Zihua was also slightly stunned when he heard him say that.

"Perhaps, from the very beginning, the other party didn't believe in the existence of gods?"

Just like him, he only regarded it as a powerful demon beast Cultivating here.

Liu Chunsheng: "...The Wang family members wouldn't all disbelieve, would they?"

"Temple Official Liu, according to my guess, the current head of the Wang family is an old man who is almost in his grave. You know, these kinds of fellows are usually very stubborn, and they've been striving their whole lives, so they can't change."

Liu Chunsheng let out a chuckle, his tense nerves from the entire day relaxing considerably.

He thought the other party was going to make a big move, but it turned out to be such a foolish one.

"Shopkeeper Jin, thank you for your guidance. Of course, I also cannot allow the Wang family to act recklessly and turn the village into a mess."

Jin Zihua saw him humbly seeking advice, nodded slightly, and a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.

"As for other matters, Temple Official Liu probably has his own plans. As for the Wang family's Martial Artists, our Wanbao Merchant Guild's Martial Artists are willing to fully support Temple Official Liu."

Liu Chunsheng was not a fool. Hearing Jin Zihua's hint, he naturally understood.

"Shopkeeper Jin, to be honest, last night, Lord Chuping Entered Dream and bestowed upon me a Cultivation Technique. I originally intended to select some talented individuals from both villages today to test it out, but I didn't expect to encounter this matter."

A look of surprise flashed in Jin Zihua's eyes, and he quickly asked, "Oh? Is that so! It seems Lord Chuping has a special fondness for you. Does this Cultivation Technique have a significant origin?"

Liu Chunsheng nodded slightly, his expression showing a hint of solemnity: "This Cultivation Technique is called the Faith Cultivation Art. According to Lord Chuping, Cultivating it to its depths not only strengthens the body but also allows one to use the Power Of Faith to protect the peace of an area. Although I have only just begun to Cultivate, I already feel a mysterious power slowly gathering within me, though I haven't fully mastered it yet."

Jin Zihua's face lit up with joy, and he clapped his hands, laughing: "Wonderful! This is a tremendous Opportunity, Temple Official Liu. If you can successfully Cultivate this Cultivation Technique, it won't be so easy for the Wang family to stir up trouble in the future. This current predicament might just be an Opportunity to find a turning point through this Cultivation Technique."

Liu Chunsheng frowned slightly, and said thoughtfully: "I think so too, but time is short, and I don't know if this Cultivation Technique can be effective at a crucial moment. I can only try my best."