Qiu Zhigao had still been somewhat hesitant, but after seeing the members of the Qiu Family step forward, he felt a little more confident.
Everyone was supporting him. So what if he had made a mistake?
Besides, he was doing this to secure benefits for the Qiu Family, not just for himself. Who could blame him?
Most importantly, they knew that whatever they did, the worst possible outcome was that they would completely offend the Miracle Treasure Pavilion.
Even if they became the target of everyone's hatred, and others turned against the Qiu Family because of the Miracle Treasure Pavilion, they could simply leave and make a life somewhere else.
They wouldn't die. What was there to fear?
"See that?"
"That's the solidarity of my Qiu Family."
"You can't scare us with a few words."
"You came to us of your own accord this time. We won't throw our weight around. As long as you satisfy us, you can take the person with you." Qiu Zhigao sneered.
With his clansmen backing him, Qiu Zhigao was now brimming with confidence. Even his voice sounded more resolute.
"Now you don't need to worry about making things difficult for Qiu Muying, do you?"
Chen Changan ignored the Qiu Family members and turned to look at Qi Shi and his son.
On the way here, Qi Shi and Qi Yu had worried that if Chen Changan attacked the Qiu Family right off the bat, it might put Qiu Muying in a difficult position.
Although Qiu Muying had been captured by the Qiu Family and kept locked up all these years, she was still one of them. It was hard to say she wouldn't be held back by their blood ties.
But the Qiu Family's conduct now had made their attitude toward Qiu Muying perfectly