Southwest of Langshi Town, bordering Tiger Head Mountain.
Young men dressed in fitted black outfits rapidly drove away the refugees huddled along both sides of the road.
Cries of alarm and shouted rebukes shattered the peace of the place.
"My lords, has something happened? Why such a grand mobilization?"
Inside the small tavern, a panicked middle-aged man heard the commotion and hurried forward with his body bowed, approaching two saber-carrying youths.
With only one glance, he noticed the conspicuous mark of a large saber with golden rings and recognized their identities. His face changed drastically.
"They are elite disciples of Pine Wind Martial Arts School."
Clasping his hands in salute, the man cried out loudly.
Having confirmed that this was the tavern's proprietor, the youth before him did not respond. Instead, he looked around at the patrons inside the tavern, who were alarmed and did not dare meet his gaze, then called out.
"Shopkeeper, Pine Wind Martial Arts School is taking over this tavern. Hurry and have all unrelated people leave the school."
"My lord, this... this may not be appropriate..." The middle-aged man widened his eyes as though he wanted to say more, but the youth merely shot him a cold glance. His words were immediately swallowed back down, and he could only clasp his hands in panic and agree repeatedly.
The leading youth watched as the man called over the waiter and began speaking with the patrons still inside. Judging by his expression and manner, he was in an extremely difficult position.
Fortunately, the people living here understood the owner's predicament and dared not offend Pine Wind Martial Arts School. Though every one of them harbored anger, none dared show it. Once the shopkeeper handed over compensation in Money and Silver, they rushed out the door with exceptionally