At his words, Chen Zi'ang's expression darkened slightly, but he did not get angry. He still wore a smile as he spoke.
"I know you must be carrying some treasure that cannot see the light of day. How about this? Give it to me, and I'll guarantee your safety. What do you say?"
After Chen Zi'ang finished speaking, Shangguan Wanyu's expression remained unchanged, but she had been quietly backing away. Immortal power circulated ceaselessly through her body, while her eyes searched in every direction for an escape route.
Although the gap in their cultivation was enormous, if she did not try, how would she know whether she could make it?
"I don't know what you're talking about. And treasure? I don't have any treasure on me. Sorry to disappoint you."
Once Shangguan Wanyu finished, Chen Zi'ang's face darkened even further.
"Beautiful lady, if you put it that way, then this won't be any fun. I want wealth; you want your life."
"Give me the item, and we can both remain safe and sound. I can turn around and leave right away."
"But if that's what you insist on saying, then I'll have to search you."
A dangerous glint flashed through Chen Zi'ang's eyes. He then casually raised a hand and waved it.
"Snatch the little girl from her arms, then break her fingers. Remember—break them one by one."
Chen Zi'ang looked very familiar with this sort of thing as he spoke with a smile.
Behind him, five young men twisted their wrists as they walked toward Shangguan Wanyu.
Though they were resentful inside, they could only obey Chen Zi'ang's orders.
The price of disobedience was far too severe for them to bear.
"You dare!"
Shangguan Wanyu immediately panicked and hurriedly turned around to set Luo Yao down.
"Luo Yao, run!