Sade was the City Lord of a small city, while Meng Kuo was the City Lord of a system main city. Together, their strength was enough to hold Shi Jian back. That was why Zhao Fu did not care about Shi Jian pursuing him—he had prepared for it long ago.
Wang Jian, Wei Liao, and Bai Qi were stationed near the other three system main cities, preventing those three cities from intervening.
If not for the need to guard against the other three system main cities interfering, Zhao Fu could have lured Shi Jian out and joined forces to kill him.
With Zhao Fu included, Great Qin had six City Lords on its side. Six against one—Shi Jian would definitely lose. There was practically no suspense.
However, this was not Zhao Fu's original plan. He might have to personally act in order to obtain that Life Fruit tree.
Zhao Fu continued flying deeper into Eastern Azure.
Looking at the two men blocking his path, Shi Jian's heart sank. From the power he sensed from them, one possessed the power of a system main city, while the other possessed that of a small city. With his strength, it would be difficult to shake them off.
"Gentlemen, I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."
With a cold expression, Shi Jian spoke to Meng Kuo and Sade. He still did not know that they were Zhao Fu's subordinates, believing them to be outside help Zhao Fu had hired. Nor could he possibly imagine just how powerful Zhao Fu had become.
Naturally, Meng Kuo and Sade paid no heed to Shi Jian's words. They drew their respective weapons, their intentions already could not have been clearer.
"Hmph!"
Shi Jian gave a heavy, cold snort and drew a large saber, immediately using