Crush Their Arrogance

Du Zhuifeng could almost guess that Commander Li would not let the matter rest so easily. While yielding, he had attached another condition—there had to be some scheme mixed into it.

But soldiers came, generals blocked them; water came, earth dammed it. Du Zhuifeng had long since prepared himself and shouted, "What do you mean, Commander Li?"

"It's very simple. I, Li, can understand how desperately you wish to save your son. But we have rules here as well. You may pass through, and we can exempt you from all inspections, but you cannot take your subordinates out of the city with you!" Commander Li said.

His purpose was simple. Du Zhuifeng could leave the city, but he could not take his men with him. After making such a big detour, Commander Li still came out on top, because Du Zhuifeng had not truly enjoyed any special privilege. Besides, everyone knew Du Zhuifeng was an Earth Martial Realm martial artist, so there was naturally no need to inspect his strength specifically.

But he had made one mistake.

He thought no one could see through him, never realizing that no one was an idiot!

How could the Rogue Cultivator martial artists nearby fail to understand Commander Li's intentions? Their anger had not yet subsided before it flared up again in an instant. "Li, you're going too far in bullying people!"

"That's right! If you won't let City Lord Du take anyone out with him, how is that any different from deliberately making things difficult for him?"

"I'd say this Li never intended to let City Lord Du leave properly. He's deliberately giving City Lord Du trouble. Let's fight him!"

"People from the Black Dragon Cult never reason with anyone. Why waste our breath talking to him?"

Commander Li stood where he