Chapter 297: Chapter 129: To Go or to Stay? The Moon Worship Sect’s Greatest Plot Revealed, Cyan Yang Ancient City in Grave Peril

"Which is more important, our foundation or our lives? If we’re all dead, what’s the point of having a foundation? Do you really think you can defend it just by staying here?"

The two factions argued relentlessly, filling the assembly hall with an air of anxiety and helplessness.

Just then, all eyes turned to Chu Fan, who had remained silent the entire time.

Somehow, the young man’s opinion had come to carry decisive weight.

Cao Feng also looked toward Chu Fan, his eyes questioning. "Fan, what do you think?"

Suddenly, Yue Mankong’s voice echoed in Chu Fan’s mind. ’Just let them go to Qing Province. The Demon Suppression Bureau and Six Gates have people stationed there. The Moon Worship Sect won’t dare enter so easily.’

’Your next mission is also to go to Qing Province and investigate the Zhang Family, the clan of Cyan Yang County Magistrate Zhang Yunpeng.’

’Besides, the door that the key the Moon Worship Sect is looking for can open seems to be somewhere near Qing Province.’

’This old ghost, he’s awake already?’

’When did he wake up?’

Chu Fan raised his head, his calm gaze sweeping over everyone, and slowly began to speak. "Master Cao, honored Elders. The way I see it, waiting here in the Seven Stars Gang for the enemy to come kill us is no solution at all."

"To be honest with you all, a few days ago, I managed to pass on a message to the Demon Suppression Bureau about the Moon Worship Sect’s activities in Cyan Yang County."

"The Demon Suppression Bureau?!" An uproar erupted in the hall!

The Demon Suppression Bureau! That was a colossal official power dedicated to suppressing demons and heretics, an entity capable of confronting the Moon Worship Sect head-on!

Chu Fan actually had a way to contact them?

"I originally intended to borrow the Demon Suppression Bureau’s power to eliminate this cancer that is the Moon Worship Sect."

Chu Fan continued, his brow furrowed slightly. "Normally, people from the Demon Suppression Bureau should have arrived by now."

"But for some reason, something must have gone wrong, as there’s still no sign of them."

This news sparked a sliver of hope in the hearts of those who had advocated for holding their ground, but Chu Fan’s next words cast a shadow over that hope.

"If the Demon Suppression Bureau arrives, we naturally won’t have to flee."

"But the problem is, we don’t know when they’ll come, nor on what day or by what method the Moon Worship Sect will strike again." Chu Fan’s voice was clear and calm. "I only know that the horrors of the Moon Worship Sect are far beyond what we can imagine."

"They are a vast and insidious power that has contended with the Demon Suppression Bureau for years. They are filled with masters as numerous as the clouds; they are absolutely not something our small Seven Stars Gang can stand against."

"According to the information I’ve received, a Demon Suppression Envoy from the Bureau is currently trapped on Dragon Ridge Mountain by the Moon Worship Sect."

"What!" The entire hall was stunned!

They already knew the Moon Worship Sect was extremely powerful.

But they never expected that the Sect could even suppress a Demon Suppression Envoy!

"..." The paperman in Chu Fan’s arms felt the urge to spit blood.

’Clearly, this kid did it on purpose!’

’Thankfully, he didn’t say the two words ’Yue Mankong’.’

’Otherwise, my lifetime of fame would be ruined in an instant...’

Chu Fan looked at Cao Feng and Li Qingxue, his tone resolute. "The gang’s disciples have already been dismissed. Master Cao, Senior Sister Qingxue, if the few of you remain here, you’ll be too obvious a target. There’s no benefit to it, and it’s far more dangerous."

"It’s better to act separately, break up our group, and head to Qing Province in batches. That is the safest method right now."

"Qing Province may not be a complete safe haven, but with experts from the Demon Suppression Bureau and Six Gates stationed there, not to mention a large army, it’s a far better option than Cyan Yang City."

"The Government Office here in Cyan Yang City is nothing more than a decoration."

"It might have already been infiltrated by the Moon Worship Sect. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be too scared to even utter a peep."

The assembly hall fell deathly silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Leaving their homes and ancestral lands, fleeing to a distant place...

If not forced into a desperate situation, who would willingly make such a choice?

Cyan Yang Ancient City was the fruit of generations of labor from the Cao and Li Families.

But every word from Chu Fan was logical, laying the cruel reality bare before them all.

To wait was to entrust their lives to unknown reinforcements and gamble on the enemy’s mercy.

Leaving was difficult, but it preserved the seeds of revenge and the flame of their future.

Silence, like a great stone, weighed heavily on everyone’s heart.

Suddenly, Chu Fan spoke again. "After I’ve handled things here, I will also go to Qing Province to rendezvous with you."

"Really?" The members of the Cao and Li Families were overjoyed!

With Chu Fan around, whether it was the Cao and Li Families or the New Seven Stars Gang, they would surely be able to establish a foothold in Qing Province.

Chu Fan nodded slowly.

Cao Feng took a deep breath, his eyes finally filled with determination. His voice carried an unquestionable authority. "We’ll do as Fan says."

His gaze swept over the Cao and Li clan elders. "Their main targets are me, Cao Yan, and Qingxue. The three of us will leave first..."

"The people of the Cao and Li Families will split into groups, disguise themselves, and travel with different merchant caravans to Qing Province by both land and water!"

"At the same time, contact the Four Great Clans, the Iron Armor Sect, and the other gangs. Sell off all the territories and resources of the Seven Stars Gang and the Cao and Li Families!"

"Don’t haggle over the price—sell whatever you can!"

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison, accepting the order.

Although their hearts were heavy, they now had a clear direction.

Seven Stars Castle had already fallen, and they hadn’t even had time to occupy the former Seven Stars Gang’s territory.

But last night’s battle had already sent shockwaves through all of Cyan Yang Ancient City.

The territory of Seven Stars Castle now belonged to the New Seven Stars Gang. Who would dare object?

No clan would have any objections to them selling these territories at a low price.

Among these, the most lucrative asset was the Fishery that Chu Fan and Zhao Tianxing had once fought over.

The Fishery, the Firewood Market, the kilns—the livelihoods of a hundred different trades were all based on these.

Previously, when Cao Feng and the others took down the Seven Stars Gang, they had also seized the Fishermen’s Pier, located not far outside the city. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

As long as the Seven Stars Gang was willing to transfer ownership of the Fishery, the Four Great Clans, the Iron Armor Sect, and other factions would surely fight tooth and nail for it; the price would be anything but low.

The so-called foundation of the Cao and Li Families might not even compare to the assets left behind by Seven Stars Castle.

If they sold off these industries and territories, they could take the money to Qing Province and would surely be able to re-establish the Seven Stars Gang!