179 A Family Treasure That Fell Into the River


    Because he was worried that the people from Shanyang Vige would cause trouble at the bun shop, Wang Dng specially stayed in the bun shop for two days.


    Old man Wang was also worried and ran to the county city. In the end, he learned that Lord Zhang had already left. Now, the person in charge of the county office was County Lieutenant Cao. The new county magistrate had yet to be appointed.


    They waited for three days, but they did not see anyone from Shanyang Vige. Later on, someone came to buy buns and said that a vige had suffered a cmity.


    “How tragic. I heard that several people had their limbs cut off.”


    “In my opinion, that’s retribution!”


    “Even so, I heard that their vige was not exempted from forcedbor. If this continues, that vige will almost be wiped out, right?”


    “I heard that their vige seems to be about to be driven elsewhere. They said that there’s a problem with the feng shui of the ancestral grave...”


    As Wang Chuanyuan handed the guests buns, he asked, “What are you talking about?”


    A guest casually replied, “They’re talking about a vige. It seems that during the winter, they traded their children and ate them. They angered a woman in the vige so much that she went crazy. That woman has gone back to take revenge.”


    “It’s really tragic. That woman took a mountain ax and chopped her husband to death. There were also a few people who went to stop the fight and ended up getting chopped as well. Later on, it’s said that she had escaped. She also shouted and told people about the vige’s sins as she escaped. Everyone around knows about it now.”


    Someone else continued, “That’s nothing. I heard that their vige’s ancestral grave has been moved. They said that it has be an ominous ce and even the vige has to shift locations.”


    As everyone spoke, they sighed repeatedly. “Previously, the winter cmity was serious. I really heard that there was a situation where children were eaten, but it was ast resort. However, the people in that vige seemed to be possessed. The entire vige ate more than ten children. How can this kind of deed be done by humans!”


    “It must be retribution. It’s not that the feng shui is bad and thend is ominous. Still, it’s good that they’ve moved away. Otherwise, the surrounding viges will probably tremble in fear.”


    “If they move to a new ce, they’ll have to tuck their tails between their legs.”


    Wang Chuanyuan listened with relish. On the other hand, Madam Zhang secretly pinched him when no one was paying attention.


    “Hiss-why are you pinching me? It hurts!” Wang Chuanyuan grimaced in pain.


    “Why are you listening to such a disgusting thing?” Madam Zhang rolled her eyes at him. “Hurry up and get to work!”


    Now, as long as she heard someone mention the matter of vigers eating children, Madam Zhang would think of Shanyang Vige.


    She hated the people of Shanyang Vige even more than the others. The stab on her back had hurt her for many days.


    Coincidentally, during that period of time when the family improved their food, she did not get to eat much.


    Wasn’t this infuriating?!


    The people of Hu Family Vige were very disgusted with Shanyang Vige. They did not ask about them at all. They only formed patrols in the vige to prevent any desperate attacks.


    It was only a long timeter that the people of Hu Family Vige learned that Shanyang Vige had been moved away.


    That vige was also designated an ominousnd. It waspletely sealed and no one was allowed to approach.


    Even if some people secretly stayed behind and sneaked into other viges, they did not dare to tell others that they were once from Shanyang Vige. They could only behave obediently and tuck their tails between their legs.


    The matter of Shanyang Vige was quickly spread to other ces. Many viges who had also traded their children and ate them, acted swiftly and decisively. Before the government could investigate, they internally dealt with those who had eaten their children.


    This matter spread like wildfire. Even if there was a disasterter on, everyone’s will was firm and they would never let this happen again.


    In a way, Shanyang Vige had used their entire vige to teach everyone a lesson.


    Of course, the Wang family did not know all of this yet.


    Wang Chuangui was originally a little tired from studying. Ever since Old man Wang went to the county city and could not find Lord Zhang, he knew that he could not rely on others. He could only stand up for himself.


    Therefore, he studied even harder.


    Compared to the children, Wang Chuangui’s learning ability was not as good. However, he had an adult way of thinking and knew how to use other techniques to improve.


    Therefore, his learning progress was quite fast. In addition, Little Ah Yu fed her family the Myriad Spirit Water from time to time, causing the Wang family to be more and more intelligent. All of them were experts with exceptional memories.


    Even Wang Ling and Wang Qng, who did not like to study much, memorized a lot of poetry every day. When the teachers gave them the test, they all performed well.


    The teachers could not help but think to themselves, “This Wang family is really good at studying.”


    Having a good memory did not mean that one was talented. However, just having a good memory was enough to leave others in the dust. Naturally, learning would yield twice the results with half the effort.


    Finally, it was the children’s long-awaited leave. Wang Wng could not wait and pulled Little Ah Yu to Nanhe River.


    Nanhe Town got its name from the Nanhe River. Although it was called a river, it was as wide as a mighty river. The widest point was said to be two miles wide.


    Nanhe River was clear and there were fish in the water. There were people fishing by the river all year round.


    Wang Wng wanted to bring Little Ah Yu out to y, and Wang Ling and Wang Qng followed.


    Little Ah Yu naturally invited Qin Huai.


    “Big Brothers, are youing too?” Little Ah Yu wanted to call the other brothers over.


    Wang Dng said, “I won’t go. You guys go ahead and y. I’ll help out in the shop.”


    Little Ah Yu said, “Then, I won’t go either. I’ll help out in the shop too!”


    “There’s no need. We’re usually not that busy. It’s not a market day today. You guys go and y. I don’t really want to y.”


    In the end, Wang Dng did not go. He had finished working in the morning and was going back to the vige in the afternoon.


    He could not just let his parents work by themselves in the vige.


    Wang Eng expressed that he still wanted to study. Recently, his mathematics skills had improved a little and he nned to be a bookkeeper after learning it.


    Wang Sang and Wang Sng were quite happy, but they wanted to practice martial arts more and had been addicted to it recently.


    There was still a distance from town to the river, and it would take an hour to walk. Qin Huai simply asked Chi Jia to think of a way to buy a carriage and all the children squeezed into it.


    “Wow, this carriage is so wide! It’s even faster than a donkey cart!” Wang Wng looked excited. “When we return to the vige in the future, we’ll borrow your family’s carriage. We’ll definitely be able to go faster.”


    Qin Huai smiled. “Sure.”


    “Good brother, you’re so kind. When I earn money in the future, I’ll buy you something good too!” Wang Wng patted Qin Huai’s shoulder.


    ...


    With the carriage, they arrived at the river in less than a quarter of an hour.


    At this moment, there were many women washing clothes by the river. There were also children ying at the side and some old men fishing.


    Seeing the children jump down from the carriage one by one, they all turned their heads to take a look.


    Not long after they arrived, the littlemb also reached. The Spirit Treasure Rat sat on themb’s back.


    “Could the littlemb have been subdued by the rat?” Wang Wngughed loudly.


    In the end, themb shook its back and the rat fell down. The rat squatted down and bowed to themb.


    Themb raised his chin. “Baa!”


    Wang Wng could see provocation on its furry face.


    Wang Wng: “...Alright.”


    Someone recognized Little Ah Yu and said with a smile, “Isn’t this Ah Yu from the Wang Family Steamed Bun Shop? Are you out to y with your brothers? Don’t get too close to the river, lest you fall in. The water is still a little cold.”


    “Grandpa Liu, my brothers and I are here to catch fish.” Little Ah Yu was very good at recognizing people and called out to everyone she knew. Soon, everyoneughed.


    ...


    At that moment, they saw someone holding a small boat sliding across the river.


    Before Little Ah Yu could take a closer look, she saw the person plunge into the river.


    Little Ah Yu asked Qin Huai, “Brother Ah You, is that person going in to catch fish?”


    The person who answered him was not Qin Huai, but an old man fishing at the side.


    “Sigh, that kid from the Bai family hasn’t given up yet? How can he find something that fell into the river!”


    “Grandpa Liu, what is he looking for?”


    “Who knows? It’s said that it’s a family heirloom. In any case, he hasn’t found anything even after a month or two.”


    As soon as these words were spoken, the children of the Old Wang family looked at each other and simultaneously cast their gazes at the Spirit Treasure Rat.


    The Spirit Treasure Rat suddenly trembled.