“Mr. Stone, to be honest, my approach is just a temporary solution. To truly solve the problem of male members of the Stone family in Golden Blade Village, we need to start from the root cause. Otherwise, as time goes by, the problem will only get worse,” Leo said frankly.
“Mr. Bloomer, you are an expert. Please help us with this favor!” Antonio pleaded earnestly.
“Mr. Stone, I can help you but after it’s done, you have to promise me one thing.”
“What is it?”
“That all villagers cooperate with the demolition department and move out of Golden Blade Village.”
“This…” Antonio hesitated.
“Mr. Stone, to be frank, according to my recent analysis, the geomancy here is already in a terrible state. Sometimes, in order to rebuild, we must first tear down. Otherwise, it will bring harm to future generations.”
The reason Leo wanted the villagers of Golden Blade Village to move out was not only because he promised Amaya, but also for the benefit of the villagers themselves.
The Demon Cultivator Oktrar was hiding beneath the ancestral temple of Golden Blade Village, and the rapid aging and inability to live past sixty years old among the male descendants of the Stone family were likely caused by Oktrar’s mischief.
Demolishing and rebuilding would destroy Oktrar’s lair.
Antonio clenched his teeth and made a decision, “Alright, Mr. Bloomer, as long as you can solve the issue of the male members of the Stone family not living past sixty, I will lead the villagers in relocation!”
“Then it’s settled. Next, we need to go to White Orchid Village.”
The two of them stepped outside and saw many villagers gathered in front of the ancestral temple, some even holding weapons. Bob and the three of them were cornered.
“What are you planning to do?” Antonio displayed his authority as the clan leader and asked coldly.
“Mr. Stone we heard that someone wants to demolish the ancestral temple!” a young man at the forefront responded loudly.
“No one wants to demolish the ancestral temple. Go about your business and disperse!” Antonio waved his hand impatiently.
However, the villagers didn’t disperse. Instead, their gazes focused on Leo, who stood beside Antonio.
“Mr. Bloomer, time is of the essence. Let’s go to White Orchid Village now.” Even in front of the clan members, Antonio maintained a respectful tone towards Leo.
This scene left the villagers of Golden Blade Village puzzled. They had never seen their clan leader treat a young person with such respect before.
“What’s the background of that young man? Why is the clan leader treating him so politely?”
“I don’t know, maybe he’s someone from the government handling demolition work?”
“Absolutely not. The clan leader was the first to oppose the demolition. He has already driven away several groups of people.”
As people discussed among themselves, they moved aside, creating a path for Antonio and Leo. Bob and the others quickly followed.
“Where are they going?”
“I think I heard them say they’re going to White Orchid Village. Let’s go and see!”
Half an hour later, in White Orchid Village.
“You bastard, don’t run! I’ll beat you to death!”
“I’m going to run, if you have the guts, don’t chase after me like a mad dog!”
Amidst the harsh insults, two young men ran towards Leo and the others. One was running ahead, while the other chased from behind, both at a high speed.
The one in front was slightly younger, dressed in outdated clothes from the 70s or 80s. He appeared to be running chaotically, but there was a certain rhythm to his steps.
The person chasing him was older, in his thirties, and although he ran fast, he couldn’t catch up with the one in front.
When the person in front saw a stranger, he couldn’t help but pause for a moment. But in that brief pause, the person chasing him caught up and grabbed him.
Without hesitation, the pursuer slapped the young man’s head.
The young man in front didn’t back down either and turned around to kick.
The scene that followed was a scuffle between the two. If it weren’t for Bevis and Chasel stepping forward to separate them, it would have inevitably led to bloody injuries.
Bevis held onto the young man in front, who struggled and cursed, “Who the hell are you? Let go of me!”
“Are you from White Orchid Village?” Bevis asked with a cold expression.
“I’m Bentley White, from White Orchid Village. What do you want?”
Just as Bevis was asking, the person chasing them broke free from Chasel’s grasp, cursed at Bentley, and ran away.
Antonio stepped forward and asked, “Is Fraser White in the village? We have something to discuss with him.”
Bentley glanced at Antonio and replied coldly, “My elder brother is not in the village today. If you have any business, go find the village chief!”
“In this matter, we can only talk to you. Judging by your age, you should be the third eldest. Since your elder brother isn’t here, it’s your responsibility to take us to see your brother.” Antonio’s tone brooked no negotiation.
With the crowd on their side, although Bentley was unwilling, he had no choice but to lead them into the village.
Antonio was familiar with White Orchid Village. As he followed Bentley, he introduced Leo and the others to the general situation of White Orchid Village.
Judging from the appearance alone, the wide roads and the numerous three-story buildings and villas on both sides hinted at the wealth of White Orchid Village compared to Golden Blade Village.
Bentley, who was leading the way, naturally noticed the expressions on everyone’s faces and proudly said, “Among the nearby villages, only White Orchid Village is the wealthiest. By the way, Mr. Stone, what brings you to White Orchid Village today?”
“Just passing through, nothing special. Just here to take a look,” Antonio replied casually.
Bentley pursed his lips and did not speak further.
Before long, led by Bentley, the group arrived at the entrance of a small villa.
Bentley reached out and knocked on the large iron gate, calling out, “Caelan, Mr. Stone from Golden Blade Village is here!”
Not long after Bentley’s words fell, the iron gate slowly opened, and a middle-aged man of strong build appeared before everyone’s eyes.
The middle-aged man’s gaze swept across the faces of the crowd, ultimately fixing on Antonio’s face. He greeted him with a smile, “Mr. Stone, what brings you here? You’re a rare guest. Please come in!”
Entering the courtyard of the villa, Antonio adjusted his expression and said, “Caelan, I won’t beat around the bush. I came to see you today to discuss the matter of the White family ancestral temple.”
Upon hearing the words “White family ancestral temple” and seeing so many people arriving at once, the smile on Caelan’s face gradually disappeared, replaced by caution.
“What’s wrong with my family ancestral temple?” Caelan pretended not to understand.
Antonio extended his hand and introduced, “This is Leo-Mr. Bloomer. He wants to discuss the geomancy issues of the White family ancestral temple with you.”
Caelan shifted his gaze to Leo, and his expression became somewhat intriguing. “What? He’s a geomancy master? Mr. Stone, don’t joke around. How could someone so young be a geomancy master?”
Leo smiled and said, “Mr. White, if I’m not mistaken, you’re also a geomancy practitioner, right?”
“How do you know!?” Caelan was surprised.
“You don’t need to worry about how I know. I believe that the geomancy of the White family ancestral temple is not good and should be demolished.”