"Brother Xu, sorry, but when all is said and done, we're in the wrong here. I won't get involved." A freshman in a blue robe cupped his fists and turned to leave.
"Third Brother, take some advice from me. Don't put all your hopes on that Elder." After hesitating, another person also spoke up. "I'll take my leave first. We can gather again when there's a chance."
In just a few moments, more than half the people around Xu Lao San had left. The small group that had initially seemed quite imposing instantly became sparse and scattered.
Watching the others' retreating backs, Xu Lao San was so furious that his eyes reddened. Gritting his teeth, he cursed, "Fuck! A bunch of ungrateful bastards! Who was it that begged me to let you tag along for benefits back then? Now every one of you runs faster than anyone else!"
But just then, a steady and powerful voice transmission suddenly rang in Xu Lao San's ear.
His originally livid expression immediately relaxed. Confidence reignited in his eyes, and even a smug smile curled at the corners of his mouth.
Xu Lao San cleared his throat, stepped forward a few paces, and said leisurely, "Ling Yunxiao, don't be so absolute. I wasn't deliberately targeting these Mercenary Teams today. The Law Enforcement Team on the Spirit Boat asked me to keep an eye on them—they suspect that Starfall City Wanted Criminals are hiding among these Mercenary Teams. Let's wait a little longer. Once the Law Enforcement Team arrives, right and wrong will naturally become clear."
The Law Enforcement Team?
Ling Yunxiao raised a brow and immediately understood.
Elder Jia must have secretly contacted the Law Enforcement Team, intending to use their authority to suppress this matter. He knew the Law Enforcement Team's methods all