What Need Is There to Risk Our Lives?
Xu Huo had already reached Sword City.
Just as when he had entered Scepter City, he went straight to the government building and demanded to see the local governor.
Perhaps it was a special day. Sword City's core players were gathered in greater numbers than those in Scepter City, so when they saw him come to their doorstep and provoke them, a large crowd of players surged out, intent on killing him to make an example of him.
This time, Xu Huo showed no mercy. He killed many people, including the three former governors of Sword City. Only after he had crushed the crowd's spirit did he ask again:
"Who's in charge of this city now?"
A large number of Sword City's players had gathered around the government building. They looked at one another, until finally a female player who appeared to be around forty stepped forward. "Say whatever you have to say in front of everyone."
Ignoring the hatred hidden in her eyes, Xu Huo said, "I want to clear the King's Treasure Dungeon. I hope you'll cooperate with me."
"Before coming here, I already reached an agreement with Scepter City. If you refuse, people from Scepter City will take over Sword City."
"Scepter City?" Another White-Haired Player stepped forward right after her. "Did that Hu fellow agree?"
"If he hadn't, Scepter City would have met the same fate as Pengfei City," Xu Huo replied.
The crowd drew quiet breaths. They had already heard about Pengfei City and had assumed it had offended someone. They hadn't expected it to be the chicken killed to scare the monkeys!
"You have half a day to think it over. Give me your final answer at three this afternoon."
Xu Huo finished speaking and turned