A Typical Reincarnation

Chapter 29 - To Rule With Strength

The guards from Xu Clan who'd just arrived looked at Xu Qi one after another as the others called out "Young Master" in unison. Most of them had seen him before, and could recognize him. As such, they came to their senses and greeted respectfully, "Young Master."

On the other hand, questions rose in Chen Yong's mind as he stood by the side, watching the group of orphans kneeling down to Xu Qi. I've been keeping watch on them since their first day here. During this period, the Chief Housekeeper visited several times, but Young Master never showed up. How did these orphans recognize him? Also, it seems like they are very respectful to him. What's going on?

Xu Qi took a glimpse at Chen Yong, who was stroking his chin thoughtfully. He raised his hand and poked at the latter's thigh, saying, "Guardsman Chen, shouldn't you say a few words?"

Chen Yong noticed the prodding at his thigh as he pondered. He looked down, and saw Xu Qi looking at him. He immediately felt embarrassed, and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, Young Master. I was in a daze. What did you just say?"

Xu Qi rolled his eyes, thinking he'd just wasted his breath. He didn't know what to do with these kind of people with all brawn and no brain.

As for the remaining guards from Xu Clan, they went speechless as they heard Xu Qi talking to Chen Yong. That was because the young master they knew was a mute who had never spoken since birth, but from what they saw before their eyes, evidently this was not the case. So why hadn't they ever seen or heard him speaking before?

Xu Qi swept his eyes across the plaza. There were currently twenty-six people kneeling on the ground, and eighteen guards, including Chen Yong, standing. This is all I have to build up my sphere of influence in this world, Xu Qi thought inwardly, and a wry smile showed on his face.

"Stand up, Lin Hu and the rest of you," Xu Qi said calmly towards Lin Hu.

Lin Hu, kneeling frontmost, was the first to stand up. The rest followed one after another, and spread themselves to the sides on their own initiatives, causing Xu Qi to nod in satisfaction.

"Everyone, most of you here recognize me. I am the current patriarch of Xu Clan, Xu Qi. Addressing me as Young Master will do. I plan to stay here from now on, and all of you here are my trusted men. Otherwise, you wouldn't see or hear me speaking," Xu Qi slowly explained. He paused for a moment, and his eyes swept across the room once more, looking into the eyes of everyone.

"To you, perhaps I'm only a six-year-old child using my status as the young master of Xu Clan to speak with you. However, what I want to show you today, is whether I have the strength to be your young master! Step forward, Chen Yong!" Xu Qi suddenly raised his voice as he spoke.

This time round, Chen Yong responded quickly. He immediately answered respectfully, "Chen Yong is here, Young Master. What are your instructions?"

Xu Qi ignored Chen Yong and said to Lin Hu, "Lin Hu, stand to the side along with your brothers and sisters. Vacate the space in the center."

Although Lin Hu didn't understand Xu Qi's intention for instructing them to move to the side, he immediately agreed and gathered the remaining twenty-five orphans to the side. Only the guards from Xu Clan were left in the center area.

Xu Qi then turned to Chen Yong and asked, "Chen Yong, what is your cultivation level, and the level of the other 10-odd guards?"

Chen Yong immediately answered, "Young Master, I am currently a Swordsman at the 4th stage of Essence realm. Nine of the guards are 3rd stage Essence Swordsmen, one a 3rd stage Essence Healer, and two of them 3rd stage Essence Rangers. The remaining two are 2nd stage Essence Nightlords."