My Father Is Definitely Possessed

Chapter 433 - 217: A Mere Inspector Is Not Worthy

Even though there wasn’t any notable progress in this breakthrough, Mu Zhan emerged, and the Mu Mansion hosted a grand feast, sending invitations—who would dare not come?

It’s clear to the discerning that the Mu Mansion is trying to bolster its prestige, which is exactly why they’re making such moves.

It’s also meant to serve as a warning to the Inspection Mansion.

My ancestor of the Mu Mansion has emerged; the good times of the Inspection Mansion are over.

The people of Tushan City are very worried because ever since Li Hengsheng’s Inspection Mansion was reestablished, life in Tushan City has gotten much better. Both the city’s residents and merchants have seen an improvement.

Public safety has become better.

Previously, no one dared to step outside after dark in Tushan City, but now, after nightfall, there are still some stalls on the streets, and people leisurely stroll about. The hearts of the people are no longer scattered, no longer trembling in fear.

With the major tax reductions, people even have some spare money to occasionally buy meat or a new piece of clothing.

The entrance of Mu Mansion is brightly lit and festively decorated.

It’s very lively.

Those who know are aware that the ancestor of Mu Mansion has emerged, while those who don’t might think Mu San is marrying another concubine.

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Numerous small clans and merchants are coming with valuable gifts.

Although the Inspection Mansion holds sway now in Tushan City, most people still have deep-seated fears of the Mu Mansion and the Hua family.

They’ve experienced the rule of the Mu Mansion and the Hua family and know just how powerful their forces can be.

Even though the Inspection Mansion is thriving today, they still do not belittle the former overlords.

Especially now with Mu Zhan of the Mu Mansion re-emerged, they’re unclear if the whole White Snake Dao situation will undergo a dramatic change.

The value of the gifts given might decide their status in Tushan City after today.

They don’t dare to be careless.

The visitors to Mu Mansion are incessant, and those inside feel a sense of pride. Recently, the Mu Mansion’s business hasn’t been smooth, suppressed to the point of gasping by the Inspection Mansion. Their status has dropped repeatedly, and even forces that used to fawn over them have kept their distance.

Today, they want everyone to know that the overlords are still overlords, and the authority of the Mu Mansion is not to be challenged.

What is the Inspection Mansion? It’s just a fleeting cloud.

The street in front of the Mu Mansion is filled with carriages, indicating just how many people have come today.

At this moment, the people from Mu Mansion see a large group approaching from afar. As they come closer, the Mu Mansion people realize that the newcomers are indeed from the Inspection Mansion.

Leading them is Li Hengsheng.

With dozens of people following behind.

"Here to cause trouble?"

A person from the Mu Mansion quickly goes to inform the higher-ups.

"Quite a turnout." Li Hengsheng looks at the bustling carriages at the entrance, not minding it much.

"Grumble, grumble."

The stomachs of quite a few people behind him are rumbling.

"When we get inside, don’t be shy, eat what’s good," Li Hengsheng laughs and says, "Mu Mansion is treating."

"Hehe, yes!"

The group agrees.

When Li Hengsheng arrives at the entrance, a thin man immediately steps out, smiling and saying, "So, it’s the Inspector! Your presence truly brings honor to our humble abode. Please, come inside."

"My young lads here have never been to the Mu Mansion, and they wanted to see the lavishness of the place. Couldn’t turn them down, so I brought them along. I hope we’re not causing any trouble for your esteemed residence."

Li Hengsheng gestures to the people behind him as he speaks.

"Oh, the Inspector brings so many esteemed guests; this truly brings glory to our Mu Mansion, how could it possibly be a nuisance? Please, come inside."

The thin man makes a gesture of invitation.

At this time, Mu San also receives the news of Li Hengsheng’s arrival.

Mu San sneers, "I didn’t expect this Li Hengsheng to actually dare to come."

Mu San stands by the pond, beside him sits an elderly man solemnly feeding fish with fish food into the pond. Mu San walks over and recounts the situation to Mu Zhan.

"I want to see what kind of tri-headed, six-armed Inspector this Li Hengsheng could be." Mu Zhan shows no concern.

"Almost time, ancestor, most people have arrived, let’s go," Mu San says with a smile.

"Hmm."

The Mu Mansion people lead Li Hengsheng further inside, with wine tables set all over the mansion, indicating the large number of guests.

Everyone else is arranged, leaving Li Hengsheng to follow the thin man to the front.

Many people greet Li Hengsheng along the way.

They all notice Li Hengsheng’s back, never expecting him to actually dare to come.

The Inspection Mansion has just apprehended Mu Jing from the Mu Mansion, and lately, they’ve thwarted several of Mu Mansion’s plans and captured several people.

Now, the Mu Mansion probably hates Li Hengsheng to death, yet he still dares to come?

Is he relying on his status as a disciple of the Dao Mountain Ancient Land, thinking Mu Mansion wouldn’t dare touch him?

"Please sit here."

The thin man leads Li Hengsheng to a table and says with a smile, "This is your seat."

Already seated at this table are four or five people, visibly taken aback to see Li Hengsheng sit here.

They’re merely top merchants among many, thus arranged to sit here.

This is considered a secondary table, but Li Hengsheng, the Inspector, shouldn’t he be seated at the main table?

They all glance at the nearby main table, wondering why Li Hengsheng’s status wouldn’t grant him a seat there.

"Thank you."

Li Hengsheng doesn’t mind and sits down directly.

Seeing Li Hengsheng say nothing surprised the thin man—it seemed he expected Li Hengsheng to rage and flip the table, how could he remain so calm?

"Clan Leader Hua is arriving!"

Someone announces loudly.

Li Hengsheng hears this and looks towards the entrance. He had just walked in without notifying anyone.

Soon, the Hua family enters.

Leading them, of course, is Hua Xianggu.

The Mu Mansion servants lead the Hua family directly towards the main table.

Passing by Li Hengsheng, Hua Xianggu notices him and pauses, smiling and saying, "Isn’t this the Inspector? Long time no see, you haven’t changed."

"Can’t complain," Li Hengsheng nods.

"Excuse me then," Hua Xianggu smiles and is led to the main table.

But a younger member of the Hua family is seated next to Li Hengsheng, while Hua Xianggu calls out loudly, "Hua Qing, keep the Inspector company and have a couple of drinks with him."

"Rest assured," the young man replies with a smile.

Everyone remains silent, their eyes on Li Hengsheng. Hua Xianggu’s actions seem blatantly insulting.

To their surprise, Li Hengsheng appears totally unfazed.

What’s going on?

Has Li Hengsheng come to make amends with Mu Mansion, knowing Mu Zhan has emerged?

Hence, no matter how excessive the Mu Mansion acts today, Li Hengsheng plans to endure it?

They feel this is the only explanation.

"Elder Mu has arrived!"

A voice announces.

Mu San, Mu Hongxue, and Mu Zhan step forward from the back.

Seeing Mu Zhan appear, everyone present respectfully stands and clasps their hands, saying, "Greetings, Senior Mu!"

Everyone is reverent—after all, this is Mu Zhan.

Mu Zhan lightly waves his hand, indicating for everyone to sit down.

Meanwhile, more guests arrive outside.

It’s none other than the people from Caohe Village.

The Manor Master Ma Hengdao comes personally.

"Hahaha, congratulations on your emergence, Elder Mu!" Ma Hengdao, a straightforward person, calls out loudly from afar.

"Hengdao, come, sit," Mu Zhan seems familiar with Ma Hengdao, inviting him over with a smile.

Ma Hengdao approaches, noticing Li Hengsheng nearby, and says surprised, "Isn’t this the Inspector? Why are you seated here?"

"Shouldn’t the Inspector be sitting in the main seat?" Ma Hengdao remarks.

With these words, everyone’s eyes turn to Li Hengsheng, wanting to see how he’d deal with the situation.

But before Li Hengsheng can speak, seated at the main table, Mu Zhan calmly says, "Hengdao, come, sit. My Mu Mansion’s main table isn’t for just anyone. Merely an Inspector from the Inspection Mansion doesn’t warrant this seat."