Rebellion Completely Quelled

Li Xinge arrived at the mine as the riot was nearing its end.

Most of these mine slaves, who didn't even have weapons, had their last spark of passion extinguished amidst the ruthless slaughter.

The surviving slaves knelt on the ground, hands clasped behind their heads in fear.

Upon seeing their Patriarch arrive, the Li Family cultivators all showed respectful expressions and bowed in unison.

The mine guards, on the other hand, knelt on one knee.

They shouted in unison, "Greetings, Patriarch!"

The shouts echoed throughout the entire mine.

The suppressed slaves began to tremble violently, their bodies pressed to the ground, not daring to move, their fear growing.

This was because their fate rested in the hands of this young man.

Li Xinge listened to the mountain-shattering cheers, having long grown accustomed to them, his heart unmoved.

He walked forward slowly, hands behind his back.

Wherever his gaze fell, everyone lowered their heads, no one daring to meet his eyes.

Upon reaching a high point, Li Xinge slowly turned around, and the scene instantly fell silent.

His face was calm, showing no hint of joy or anger.

"You rebelled, and I am very displeased."

He spoke slowly.

At these words, all the slaves trembled in unison, their eyes filled with despair.

It seemed they could not escape death today.

But Li Xinge's next words made the slaves instantly rekindle their desire to live.

"Originally, I intended to execute all of you, but even heaven shows compassion for life, and I am no exception. I can give you another chance."

Amidst the expectant gazes of the slaves.

Li Xinge smiled and slowly said, "Next, I will play a very fun game with you."

"The rules of this game are simple. You will be divided into groups of five and draw lots."

"There will be five lots in total: four red lots and one black lot."

"Those who draw a red lot will become the victors of this game and survive, as long as they can kill the one who draws the black lot."

"Of course, those who draw the black lot should not despair. As long as you have the ability to kill the other four, you can also live. Furthermore, I can even exempt you from your slave status."

"Do not ask me why, because this is a world where the strong prey on the weak."

"The strong have the right to survive."

Li Xinge finished speaking.

All the slaves' breathing became rapid.

Their comrades from just moments ago now looked at each other with suspicion, scrutiny, and ill intent.

An old slave's eyes widened as he looked at the handsome noble young man on the platform, seeing a ferocious devil. Thinking of the terrible consequences, he stood up and roared.

"Don't believe his lies! If we really do as he says, we will never have a chance to leave here again."

Two Li Family cultivators rushed forward angrily, drawing their swords to execute the slave who dared to offend the Patriarch.

Li Xinge waved his hand.

Although the two cultivators were confused, they still sheathed their swords.

However, their eyes remained fixed on the old slave with fierce glares.

"It seems you do not want this opportunity."

Li Xinge did not appear angry, merely shaking his head with a detached expression.

"No!"

Seeing the glimmer of hope they had just gained about to be ruthlessly extinguished by the old slave.

All the slaves glared at him angrily.

"If you want to die, don't drag us down with you!"

"I still want to live, I don't want to die!"

"It's all this old man's fault, he wants to kill us!"

"We can only have a chance to live if we kill him!"

"Kill him!"

"Kill him!"

Under the old slave's disbelieving gaze.

Slaves, one after another, rushed towards him in anger.

He mercilessly knocked him to the ground.

Then he swung his fists and feet, venting his anger to his heart's content.

Under the beating of the crowd.

The old slave did not fight back, nor did he cry out, allowing the blows to rain down on him.

Only his cloudy eyes were filled with despair.

In a short while, he was beaten to the brink of death.

"You... will never... stand up again..."

The old slave looked at everyone mockingly and slowly breathed his last.

Li Xinge, who watched all of this with cold eyes, curved his lips.

"You've done very well, I'm very pleased. Now, I declare, the game officially begins."

Li Xinge said with a harmless smile.

As soon as his voice fell.

All the mine supervisors immediately started to get busy.

Following the game rules Li Xinge had laid out, they organized the mine slaves into orderly queues and began drawing lots.

Those who drew red slips beamed, their faces filled with joy and excitement, as if they had already seen a glimmer of hope for survival.

Those who drew black slips were as if they had lost their parents.

Of course, those who drew red slips still had to kill the ones who drew black slips for the game to end.

And the black-signed ones naturally would not sit idly by.

The brutal slaughter began again.

Former companions, now mortal enemies.

Amidst the clash of blades, the fragility of life and the complexity of human nature were vividly displayed.

The Fifth Elder, watching from the side as the slaves began to kill each other by any means necessary, looked at Li Xinge with eyes full of awe and admiration.

"Patriarch, this move of yours is brilliant, truly brilliant."

The Fifth Elder exclaimed sincerely, giving a thumbs-up.

Li Xinge shook his head, "It's merely a trivial trick."

The Fifth Elder burst into laughter.

"Patriarch, that slave is rather unusual."

The Fifth Elder, who had been observing the slaves' fight, suddenly pointed into the distance and exclaimed.

Li Xinge followed the direction of his finger.

He saw a thin slave who had drawn a black slip actually gaining the upper hand against four other slaves.

Just moments ago, he had punched a strong slave away.

Blood gushed from the slave's wounds, and he was clearly on the verge of death.

If he were a cultivator, Li Xinge might not have paid much attention.

After all, cultivators had an absolute advantage over ordinary people.

But in Li Xinge's perception, this slave was just an ordinary person, with no spiritual energy fluctuations whatsoever. In fact, due to the Li Family's constant exploitation, his body was unusually weak.

Yet, such a weak person was able to unleash extraordinary strength.

Li Xinge's brow twitched, and he became interested.

His consciousness focused on the thin slave.

Instantly, rows of small red characters appeared above the slave's head.

[Name: Huang Gou'er]

[Age: 17]

[Cultivation: None]

[Talent: Grade Six]

[Special Physique: Mad Demon Battle Body (Not yet activated)]

"Hiss..."

Even with Li Xinge's composure.

He couldn't help but gasp when he saw Huang Gou'er's data panel.

He possessed Grade Six talent and a rare special physique.

Either one of these, if possessed by an ordinary person, would be enough to make them a prodigy.

Both exist, this child's future is limitless.

Even now, in terms of talent, he cannot compare to him.

Thinking of this, Li Xinge secretly calculated.

As time flew by, this bloody game had entered its final stages.

After the last slave to draw a black slip was killed, the game was officially declared over.

In this game, only two people managed to defeat many with few.

As expected, Huang Gou'er was one of them.

Looking at the surviving slaves, at the mutual wariness and hostility in their eyes, Li Xinge smiled.

He stood up, smiling, and said, "I am a man of my word. Congratulations to you all for surviving this game."

The surviving slaves heard this and breathed a collective sigh of relief. Then, as if all their strength had been drained, they collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air.

Only those who have experienced death will revere it.

Li Xinge, hands behind his back, slowly walked up to Huang Gou'er and another man who had survived after drawing a black slip.

He looked at the two, who immediately knelt down, heads bowed, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Greetings, noble sir."

"Lift your heads."

Li Xinge said calmly.

Hearing this, the two trembled as they raised their heads.

Looking at the noble and imposing young master before them, they couldn't help but shiver.

"Tell me your names."

A gentle voice reached their ears.

"This humble one is Huang Gou'er."

"Noble sir, my name is Heipi."

Li Xinge nodded.

"I said before that the strong have the right to live. Of course, the strong can also choose their own destiny. Now, I will give you a chance to change your destiny. Are you two willing to serve my Li Family?"

Though the words were plain, they left no room for doubt.

As the saying goes, those who know the times are the wise ones; true die-hards wouldn't have survived this long.

The two hesitated for almost no time at all.

They kowtowed and said, "We are willing to pledge our lives to serve the noble sir, and pledge our lives to serve the Li Family."

Li Xinge clapped his hands and laughed.

"Good, very good. I hope your performance will satisfy me."

Then, he turned his head to the Fifth Elder beside him and said, "Fifth Elder, since these two are willing to serve my Li Family, let them be overseers under your command."

The Fifth Elder would naturally not disobey Li Xinge's words in the slightest.

"Understood."

Huang Gou'er and the other man were overjoyed and bowed again in unison.

Compared to their previous status as mine slaves, they had now ascended to the heavens.

Without wasting any more time on the two, Li Xinge, along with the Fifth Elder and a group of mine management personnel, proceeded to the council hall.

Li Xinge took the main seat without hesitation.

Then, he coldly said, "Fifth Elder, do you have anything to say?"

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder, Li Xuanqi, trembled inwardly.

He quickly cupped his hands and bowed, "Patriarch, this rebellion was due to my negligence and lack of oversight. I am willing to bear all responsibility. I ask the Patriarch to punish me!"

Although Li Xinge was of the nephew generation to Li Xuanqi, Li Xuanqi dared not act elderly or overbearing in front of Li Xinge.

This was not only because of Li Xinge's status as Patriarch, but more so because of his methods and strength, which made him completely unwilling to treat Li Xinge as a junior.

Li Xinge closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

In the hall, seeing how cautious even the head steward was, the mine management personnel dared not even breathe loudly, their hearts pounding in their chests.

Time ticked by second by second.

The atmosphere in the hall was exceptionally oppressive.

Finally, Li Xinge spoke, waving his hand, "Punishment is excused. But if there is a next time, you will return to the clan and enter seclusion for cultivation."

A bead of cold sweat appeared on the Fifth Elder's forehead. He quickly said, "Thank you, Patriarch. If the Silver Ridge Mine is ever in trouble again, this old man will present his head."

Li Xinge nodded, then said, "The Silver Ridge Mine is the economic lifeline of my Li Family. This rebellion, although suppressed in time, has resulted in many slave casualties and has affected the mine's output. You all need to restore the mine's production as soon as possible."

"Understood."

"Since there's nothing else, you may all withdraw. Fifth Elder, please stay."

"Your subordinate takes his leave."

As everyone gradually exited, only Li Xinge and the Fifth Elder remained in the main hall.

"May I ask what other instructions the Patriarch has?"

The Fifth Elder said respectfully.

Li Xinge rubbed his forehead, seemingly making a decision in his heart.

After a long while, as if he had made up his mind.

He slowly said, "That Huang Gou'er, find an opportunity and deal with him!"

Although the Fifth Elder was puzzled, not understanding why the Patriarch wanted to act against a slave, he dared not hesitate in the slightest regarding Li Xinge's command.

He quickly replied, "Yes."

It wasn't that Li Xinge was jealous of his talent. Regarding Huang Gou'er, Li Xinge had initially intended to recruit him.

After all, his talent was truly terrifying.

If he were to grow, he would be enough to become a major power.

But unfortunately, his surname wasn't "Li."

The Li Family would not spend a large amount of resources to focus on cultivating an outsider.

Moreover, Huang Gou'er had been enslaved by the Li Family for many years, and it was likely he harbored resentment towards the Li Family…

Therefore, this potential threat had to be eliminated.