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In short, Meng Zhao's swift and stunning display of skill was truly breathtaking. Although only three people witnessed it, all three were top-notch experts, making the event even more remarkable.

The short-statured member of the Wen family quickly came to his companion's side, his hands moving in a blur as he pressed several acupoints on the body, stopping the injury.

His once somewhat tactful gaze now held a hint of annoyance and helplessness. He was naturally resentful of his companion's serious injury, but he was powerless to avenge him, given their current predicament.

Inside the large hall, for a moment, only the sound of soft breathing could be heard.

A moment later, the short Wen family member helped his companion to his feet, then turned and bowed respectfully to Meng Zhao, saying sincerely,
"Your skill is unparalleled, and your attention to detail is impeccable. We admit defeat. However, we wonder what your intention is to deal with us?"

This person truly understands their current situation.

The Wen family's reputation couldn't save them. If Meng Zhao truly cared about the Wen family, he wouldn't have resorted to such ruthless measures.

Therefore, if they want to survive, they have to save themselves.

Life is vibrant and precious, and everyone has the instinct to avoid death and prolong life; these two were no exception.

However, the tall and strong Wen family man was too impatient. He foolishly injured himself for a sliver of hope that he could see but not touch.

The short Wen family members were quite clever. Meng Zhao sensed their intentions from the beginning, but he didn't decisively kill them, clearly indicating that he had other plans.

In other words, Meng Zhao had no intention of killing them, otherwise, why would they have been the ones to make the first move?

Meng Zhao nodded and smiled.
"It seems you are much smarter than your companions. What's your name?"

The short Wen family man had no intention of hiding anything.
"Wen Hua, he is my cousin, Wen Rong."

"Wen Hua, what a good name. Since you're so smart, I'll give you some reassurance."

"That's right. Although you were sent by the Wen family to deal with me, you haven't accomplished anything or caused me any irreparable damage. Therefore, I won't kill you. I just need your help with a small favor, to do a few small things for me."

Wen Hua's face was grim, clearly indicating that he had already guessed what was going on. He spoke with a questioning yet certain tone,

"Your Excellency wants us to act as your eyes and ears, to continuously inform you of the Wen family's every move and all information?"

This was his view of the only value the two men held for Meng Zhao.

As for gold and silver, or martial arts treasures, they were utterly insignificant to Meng Zhao, who could kill them with his protective aura alone.

Meng Zhao clapped his hands three times and cheered.

"As expected, smart people are easy to talk to. That's right, that's exactly what I meant."

The Wen family has dominated Changhe County for a century. With its extensive waterways, they have accumulated a vast fortune through the canal transport system, truly a privileged position.

The world is about to undergo a major transformation. Does the Wen family really think they can remain unaffected?

Wen Hua was unsettled, secretly pondering Meng Zhao's words.

Some things are traceable, just as the wind rises from the tip of a blade of grass and waves form from ripples.

The state of the world is still unknown, but in recent years, Hebei Province has indeed been quite turbulent, with ambitious figures emerging one after another.

In the past, power was blocked and social classes were solidified. In recent years, countless established powers have been wiped out, while many emerging powers have developed rapidly.

The clash between the Wen family and Meng Zhao's subordinates is a prime example of this.

Moreover, the fact that the Wen family, a long-established power, suffered such a great loss speaks volumes.

As for whether Meng Zhao was a wise ruler to serve and what achievements he would make in the future, Wen Hua didn't think much about it; thinking about it was pointless anyway. The world was so vast, the dynasty so glorious, and heroes and outstanding figures were as numerous as carp crossing a river. Meng Zhao might be excellent, but who knew if others wouldn't be even more outstanding?
He simply knew that there was no other choice at the moment.

If they do not obey Meng Zhao's wishes, he and Wen Rong will surely die tonight. However, if they pretend to comply with Meng Zhao's wishes for the time being, there may be a glimmer of hope.

However, Wen Hua was a very clear-headed and rational person, and knew that Meng Zhao would not have made such a request if he did not have special means to control them.

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"Your Excellency wishes to annex the Wen family, but do you know that the Wen family is our blood relatives? Even if we lose our lives, we will never betray our family!"

Meng Zhao gave a cold laugh, his expression utterly ruthless and heartless.

"Family, kinship, and blood ties can indeed soften a hero's spirit, but is your Wen family really the Wen family?"

The Wen family is vast, with a century of history and wealth; how much of it do you own? The Wen family wields power and acts with imperious authority; how much have you actually benefited from it?

These words are almost like killing someone's spirit.

The Wen family is a large family, with direct descendants, collateral descendants, main branches, offshoots, distant relatives, and so on.

Like Wen Hua and Wen Rong, whose bloodlines were already very close to those of the clan leader's branch, and who possessed both talent and potential, they were cultivated by the clan leader to serve as the clan's dark side's sharp blade, eliminating rivals and enemies for the Wen family.

Over the years, Wen Hua and Wen Rong have never lacked money, and the secret medicines were supplied by the clan chief, which were all very good benefits.

However, their presence in the Wen family was extremely weak. Only a very few people knew of their existence and considered them important, trustworthy, and reliable.

It must be said that this was a huge blow to people like Wen Hua and Wen Rong, who were hiding in the dark side of their families, and their emotional needs were difficult to meet.

In other words, they are materially rich, but spiritually empty.

As the old saying goes, "To return home in wealth and honor is like wearing brocade at night."

When they didn't have martial arts skills, they wanted to learn them. After learning martial arts, they wanted to do things for their family. But when they did things for their family, they were unwilling to remain nameless heroes.

Humans are just like that—insatiable and never satisfied.

However, this is also very real; it's difficult for someone who is content and complacent to achieve martial arts skills like them.

This is their inner discontent, unwillingness, and dissatisfaction, which at the same time gives Meng Zhao hope of opening a crack.

The Wen family is by no means monolithic. People like Wen Hua and Wen Rong are fortunate, but there are definitely many more members of the Wen family who are dissatisfied.

Wen Hua ultimately did not continue to test Meng Zhao, but instead agreed with Meng Zhao's idea.

Everyone has to look out for themselves; at least, the Wen family isn't in a position to make him sell his life.

Moreover, Meng Zhao's words never implied that he wanted to destroy the Wen family, leaving no one alive.

On the contrary, perhaps it's simply a matter of replacing a few members of the Wen family with someone loyal to Meng Zhao and useful to him?

Wen Hua not only didn't feel disgusted, but after figuring this out, he even felt a surge of excitement.

We're all members of the Wen family, so who says we can't be in charge?

Once the mind is at peace, the world suddenly seems vast and boundless. (End of Chapter)