Ouyang Jun watched as he was singled out, then ordered to lead his clansmen as sentries in a key defensive area. He was unwilling, but there was no way for him to say it.
After all, the leaders of the various families were now all stronger than him, a Houtian Layer Nine Martial Artist. And Ouyang Nan, who could have backed the family team, along with that youngster named Li Mo, had been driven out by them together a few days ago.
So now that Qian Wantong was making him lead his people to guard the dangerous area at the entrance of the Great Hall, it could be considered reaping what he had sown.
"Captain, we..." The many Martial Artists of the Ouyang Family slowly gathered around, looking at Ouyang Jun, finding it hard to speak.
Originally, when Ouyang Ding was still around, Ouyang Jun at least had someone to discuss things with. Now there was only him. Looking at the expressions of everyone in the family, his heart felt heavy, but there was nothing he could do.
"Carry out Steward Qian's orders. I'll take the lead and begin standing guard. We'll change shifts once every hour, two people per group, until seven in the morning." Ouyang Jun looked at everyone and finally made his decision.
This task had to be carried out whether they accepted it or not. Since it had to be done either way, he might as well issue the order himself and take the lead.
If they were attacked by Black Shadow while standing guard, then that would simply be bad luck.
In any case, if any of them, including him, were truly killed by a sneak attack from Black Shadow, that could also be considered them getting what they deserved.
When the other Martial Artists