Clash of Wills, Hand Over the Person!

As soon as Shangguan Liuyun spoke, some of the common folk didn't react much, but some of the older ones' faces changed color.

Young people might not know, but the elders were well aware that before the Shangguan Family's caravans entered Dongjiang City, this place was extremely lacking in resources.

The surrounding barren land yielded little no matter how it was cultivated, unable to support Dongjiang City's consumption.

Furthermore, it was the Shangguan Family's caravans that first introduced goods like salt, cloth, and medicinal herbs.

If it weren't for the Shangguan Family, Dongjiang City would likely return to the days of not having enough to eat.

What was even more troublesome was that due to the continuous supply of goods brought by the Shangguan Family over the years, Dongjiang City's population had rapidly increased, several times what it was years ago.

If the Shangguan Family's supplies were to cease, Dongjiang City's fate...

For a moment, the crowd filling the entire street fell silent.

At this moment, Xu San, at the very front, was also filled with anxiety. Others might not know, but how could he not?

However, was this right?

Wasn't the Shangguan Family a righteous sect of the martial world?

Weren't these people who called themselves great heroes of the martial world all concerned with their reputation?

Would they be willing to jump into a sea of flames just by presenting innocent civilians?

It was merely a matter of handing over one woman from the Shangguan Family, so why would Dongjiang City have to face disaster?

No, he couldn't let him do this, otherwise, he, Xu San, would surely meet a terrible end.

However, before Xu San could speak, a chill wind blew in, and Huang Lingyan floated over.

"What has Brother Liuyun so agitated that he would cut off the lifeline of Dongjiang City's supplies?"

Shangguan Liuyun didn't even look at Huang Lingyan and said calmly, "Everyone, you can proceed. If anything happens to my little sister today, I will make you all pay!"

Hearing this, Xu San's heart panicked, and he looked towards Liu He beside him. However, Liu He was unhurried, simply smiling at Huang Lingyan.

"Heh heh, Brother Shangguan, speaking like this in front of me, the City Lord, do you not take me seriously?"

"If City Lord Huang doesn't want to leave my Shangguan Family a way to live, why should I, Shangguan Liuyun, be polite?"

"Good~"

Huang Lingyan sneered, "Although Brother Shangguan is unrighteous and unjust, I, Huang, as the City Lord of Dongjiang City, will not disregard the lives of the people in this city."

Saying this, Huang Lingyan looked at everyone present and said, "Everyone, don't worry. I, Huang, have already contacted many merchants. Even without the Shangguan Family's caravans, you don't have to worry about not being able to get goods."

At this point, Huang Lingyan turned back to look at Shangguan Liuyun, seemingly wanting to see a different expression on his face.

Just as he expected, Shangguan Liuyun's face was filled with disbelief.

"Impossible, how could you possibly find merchants?"

"Heh heh, that's none of Brother Shangguan's concern."

"Damn it, don't you dare take my sister away!"

Before he finished speaking, Shangguan Liuyun was about to make a move to take Shangguan Xiyun away, but Huang Lingyan was faster. With a raise of his hand, frost surged, blocking Shangguan Liuyun's path.

"Everyone, do what you want to do. I, Huang, will be your greatest backing!"

With the City Lord's assurance, these people gained confidence. Under Xu San's lead, they pushed the prisoner cart towards the city gates.

Not long after leaving the city, they saw several riders waiting not far away.

Seeing this, Xu San immediately stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting to them, "May I ask if you are heroes from Feng Hui Mountain?"

"Hmph, the old man sure knows how to talk. We are the Fierce Wind Bandits. What do you want?"

Hearing that their identity was correct, Xu San repeatedly said he dared not, and then continued, "May I ask where the First Boss Wang is? We are here to..."

"Hmph! What is your status that you can see our First Boss whenever you want?"

"Let me tell you, it's already giving you face that the First Boss didn't have you send the person to Feng Hui Mountain. Hurry up and hand over the person!"

"This..."

Xu San hesitated. Originally, he was told to hand the person over to Wang Dingtian personally, but now a mere subordinate had arrived, which made him feel uncertain.

"What? You don't want to hand them over?"

"No, no, no... it's not that... it's just..."

"Just what? Fine, then you can keep the person yourselves. When the Fierce Wind Bandits frequently visit Dongjiang City in the future, don't say we brothers didn't warn you in advance."

With that, the man beckoned to the few people behind him and was about to ride back.

Seeing this, Xu San immediately became anxious. He was representing the citizens of the city. If the negotiation failed, he would be in trouble.

He had no choice but to look at Bai Xiushi Liu He beside him again.

"Hehehehehe, brother, please wait a moment."

As Liu He spoke, he flashed forward and blocked the path of their horses. He cupped his fists and bowed to them.

The faces of the few people at this moment were not good. This scholar in white had considerable cultivation. The display of lightness skill just now was extraordinary. Being blocked by someone now, they couldn't help but become vigilant.

But thinking of the other party's demand, they immediately said coldly, "What? Is Dongjiang City planning to keep us brothers as well, completely tearing our faces with the Fierce Wind Bandits?"

"Haha, this hero jokes too much. The people of Dongjiang City deeply admire all you heroic figures of the greenwood. How could we possibly fall out?"

"However, when the message was sent to the First Boss that day, he said he would come personally. I wonder why the First Boss is nowhere to be seen today?"

The men exchanged a look, and then one of them, his face contorted in a snarl, said, "You seem to understand etiquette. Don't you know there are some things you shouldn't ask?"

Then, with a sigh, he spoke again, "Fine, it's no harm to tell you. Just yesterday, the First Boss received news that he'd tracked down the brat who killed the Second Boss and the Third Boss."

"The First Boss was eager for revenge and personally led his men to go after him, which is why he sent us here."

"Don't worry, the First Boss gave his orders. We'll take good care of this woman and won't break our agreement."

Hearing this, Liu He's expression cleared, and he then chuckled, "I wonder where that villain is? That person..."

"Hey!" Liu He's words were cut off by the leader. "You are incredibly rude! We're only answering one question out of respect for the First Boss. If you pester us further, you can take this person today, and any consequences that arise later will be your own responsibility!"

With that, they actually prepared to turn their horses and leave.

"Heroes, wait!" Liu He quickly called out to them. A flash of ferocity flickered in his eyes, but he still smiled and said, "My apologies, my apologies. It's just that this scholar asked too many questions. Please, just take the person with you."

As he spoke, Liu He beckoned, and someone brought over the prisoner cart.

"Hmph, it seems you know what's good for you... Zhang Lao San, you and the Third Boss chased this woman before. Go and see if these guys just grabbed anyone to take her place."

"You got it."

That Zhang Lao San walked up to Shangguan Xiyun, looking her over from left to right. Finally, he said with some uncertainty, "She looks quite similar, but the one we saw that day was very beautiful. This one looks a bit ugly."

"You scoundrel, who are you calling ugly?!"

Shangguan Xiyun was furious when she heard someone call her ugly.

"Eh! Her temper is quite similar, such a fiery personality!"

"Alright, if it's the right person, let's hurry up and go. The woman we dragged up the mountain a couple of days ago was a real looker. Today, it's my turn to have a taste."

With that, the group no longer paid attention to Liu He. Zhang Lao San drove the prisoner cart, while the others rode their horses.

After the group gradually rode away, Xu San walked up to Liu He and asked, "Is there something wrong?"

"Nothing, just a precaution."

Liu He had indeed observed them for a while longer, but these men, from top to bottom, all carried the air of bandits. It was impossible for them to be disguised on the spot, so he naturally had no other suspicions.

At that very moment, a roar filled with unwillingness echoed from within Dongjiang City: "Damn it! Yun'er, don't be afraid, big brother will definitely save you!"