Yan and Xie Yue exchanged a glance. Xie Yue said, "In that case, we won't stand on ceremony anymore. From now on, Brother Zhao, you're our leader. Your words carry the same weight as our teacher's, and we'll obey you unconditionally!"
"That's right! From now on, you're the leader of all seven of us!"
The others hurried to voice their agreement.
"Forget all this talk of leaders. We'll discuss things together."
Zhao Su spoke with great humility.
Amid the cheerful atmosphere, Zhao Su and his companions soon returned to Vast Sea City.
Liu Tianzheng was waiting at the city gates with those thirty-odd soldiers.
His face had been anxious, but when he saw Zhao Su, he breathed a sigh of relief and came forward with a broad smile.
"Brother Zhao, did you take care of the Half-Beast leader?"
"It's taken care of. Rest assured, there won't be any more Wolf Bandits around Vast Sea City!"
"Wonderful! Brother Zhao, from now on, you're a great benefactor of Vast Sea City. I've already had a feast prepared to celebrate our heroes' victory!"
With that, Liu Tianzheng took Zhao Su by the arm and led him into the city.
Once Zhao Su and his companions entered, they found both sides of the road packed with people who had spontaneously gathered to welcome them.
Liu Tianzheng's family and the families of the thirty-odd soldiers who had gone to suppress the bandits were especially grateful.
They even knelt before Zhao Su and his companions inside the City Lord's Mansion.
Although these men had set out to suppress the bandits prepared to die, their return alive filled their families with gratitude toward Zhao Su.
The feast lasted a full three days.
Fine wine and meat were brought out without the slightest restraint.
Everyone who came received