The Liu clan leader's residence was not far from the Island Lord's Mansion, as it too was located in the central area.
The Liu clan leader's residence was separated from the Yu clan leader's residence by only one alley.
So, after walking only a short distance, we arrived at the entrance to the Liu clan leader's residence.
Three young men stood at the gate. When they saw Liu Lan, they all froze. One of them called out softly, "Is-Island Lord!"
But another said coldly, "Liu Rang, who are you calling Island Lord? She stopped being the Island Lord long ago. The Four Great Families' new Elder Council has abolished the island lord system. Little Barren Island now has no Island Lord. Only the Elder Council of the Four Great Families is Little Barren Island's highest decision-making body."
As he spoke, he walked over to Liu Lan, completely ignoring Shadow and me.
Shadow stood behind Liu Lan, expressionlessly watching the three young men before him.
"Liu Lan, you are no longer the Island Lord. The Elder Council has already shown you great mercy by not killing you. Hurry home and hide. There are some matters you have no right to interfere in."
"I want to see Liu Rui," Liu Lan said.
"You want to see the clan leader? You? The clan leader is busy right now and has no time for you. Go wherever it's cool and stay there."
Shadow moved. He grabbed the arrogant young Liu man by the neck. "Say one more stupid thing and I'll kill you."
With his neck gripped, the young man could not utter a word.
Liu Lan said, "Make him take us to see Liu Rui!"
Only then did Shadow release him. "Take us to Liu Rui, or you die." His voice was icy,