This was territory controlled by the Xu clan. These people were nowhere near strong enough to stand against the Xu clan, yet they could swagger around here and snatch children from its people?
The most outrageous part was that they had actually succeeded—and from the looks of it, not just once or twice.
Given the Xu clan's abilities, Chen Changan didn't believe these people could have hidden so well.
Seeing Chen Changan's confusion, the leader said helplessly, "At first, we planned to flee far away. Once we were out of Xu territory, the Xu clan wouldn't go to such lengths to deal with people like us. It wouldn't be worth it."
"But when we thought it over, we realized that we could leave—but what about these people? What about these children?"
"What would happen to them?"
"Though we can't stand against the Xu clan, we can save as many as we can."
"Every time, we carefully chose the moment and looked for a chance to rescue them."
"Over the years, we haven't saved all that many, but there have still been tens of thousands."
"We don't succeed every time. We take the children away, and after enough time has passed, let them decide for themselves whether to come back."
"After all, once they're past a certain age, they don't have to worry about the Martial Arts Hall anymore."
After hearing him out, Chen Changan simply smiled and nodded.
"Brother, you don't believe us?"
"If you don't, come with us. You'll see for yourself."
"No need."
"You've told me all this. Aren't you afraid I'm a bad person?"
"People's hearts are hidden deep. You've already been fooled once—why are you so quick to trust someone again?" Chen Changan asked curiously.
"Well..."
"I don't think you look like a bad person, brother."