When Li Cong saw this, he didn't know what to say. At the same time, he also paid attention to the other people's expressions. These people's expressions were very ugly. But most importantly, the way they looked at him wasn't right.
When Li Cong saw these people's eyes, he understood that these people thought that he was the one behind this matter. When Li Cong thought about this, he couldn't help but be startled. He knew that there were a lot of conflicts between Adventurer Teams. However, everyone lived in White Fox City. Even if someone wanted to destroy an Adventurer Team, they wouldn't touch the Adventurer Team's wives and children. They might even make arrangements for the Adventurer Team's wives and children.
But this time, the White Bear Adventurer Team was completely annihilated. Not a single person was left alive, from the elderly to the children. Moreover, they were annihilated by a single spell.
Not to mention how strong this person was, just his temperament was enough to shock everyone. There were more than ten thousand people here, yet they were annihilated in an instant. This temperament was terrifying.
Moreover, the White Bear Adventurer Team was supported by the City Lord. Their purpose was to deal with the Ice Sword Adventurer Team. Everyone knew about this. Although the White Bear Adventurer Team wasn't a small Adventurer Team, it wasn't easy for them to provoke an expert that could annihilate them in an instant. Which expert wasn't a guest of a country? They could get whatever they want. Why would they bother a small Adventurer Team? In other words, the White Bear Adventurer Team wasn't qualified to provoke such an expert.
If they didn't provoke the expert, then those Humans wouldn't be itchy enough to annihilate an Adventurer Team. This meant that someone must have asked those Humans to make a move. But who was it?
The Ice Sword adventurer team and the White Bear adventurer team were about to start a war over the management rights of the Emergency Market. Although the Ice Sword adventurer team had the advantage in numbers, it was at a disadvantage. There was nothing the Ice Sword adventurer team could do about it. After all, the White Bear adventurer team had a City Lord backing it. Naturally, the Ice Sword adventurer team had the upper hand.
At this moment, something happened to the White Bear adventurer team. Anyone would think that it was the Ice Sword adventurer team. Li Cong's expression changed. He immediately walked towards the City Lord.
The current City Lord of White Fox City was a man who looked to be in his forties. He was very fat and wore a very beautiful leather robe. However, his complexion was not very good. The flesh on his fat face was constantly trembling. His eyes were filled with fear and anger.
The City Lord of White Fox City was also surnamed Bai, his name was Bai Mingyue. It was said that he came from the Bai Family, but because his cultivation talent wasn't very good, he wasn't given an important position. This time, his family sent him to White Fox City in order to accumulate wealth for the Bai Family. Naturally, he also liked money very much.
The reason why Bai Mingyue wanted to take over the management of the market was because the benefits were simply too great. He believed that the Ice Sword adventurer team had given him too little of a share of the profits. How much did he want?
However, the Ice Sword adventurer team had a lot of members. If they gave Bai Mingyue too much, then they wouldn't be able to make any profit. Therefore, the two sides were in a deadlock.
Bai Mingyue wasn't a member of the Bai Family. He was very proud and arrogant. In his opinion, if a small adventurer team dared to talk terms with him, then he would lose face if he didn't destroy them.
However, Bai Mingyue also understood that some things couldn't be rushed. To put it bluntly, adventurer teams were formed by adventurer teams, and none of these adventurers were good people. They were all desperadoes. If he really destroyed the Ice Sword adventurer team, he would have to mobilize an army. However, if he mobilized an army and suffered casualties, he wouldn't be able to explain himself as the City Lord. Moreover, the Ice Sword adventurer team was in a hurry. Although they could monitor the Ice Sword adventurer team every day, the Ice Sword adventurer team was too big. Destroying the Ice Sword adventurer team wouldn't be difficult. It was precisely because of this that Bai Mingyue didn't want to force the Ice Sword adventurer team into a corner and force them into a life-and-death struggle.
However, Bai Mingyue still wanted to destroy the Ice Sword adventurer team. He thought of a method, and that was to support the White Bear adventurer team. He would have the White Bear adventurer team deal with the Ice Sword adventurer team. He would slowly whittle down the Ice Sword adventurer team. Then, he would play some tricks behind the scenes.
Bai Mingyue didn't expect that the White Bear adventurer team would be destroyed in the blink of an eye. Moreover, the White Bear adventurer team was completely wiped out. Not a single person was left alive.
This was a slap in the face. Bai Mingyue felt that his fat face had been slapped purple. His heart was filled with anger. He was a City Lord. How could he let go of such a shameful matter?
At this time, a person walked to Bai Mingyue's side and said, "Master, Li Cong is here."
Bai Mingyue didn't need to look at the person to know that it was his most loyal servant, Bai Erkui. Bai Erkui had grown up with him, so he was the person he trusted the most. Bai Mingyue turned his head and saw Li Cong walking towards him.
Bai Mingyue's eyes couldn't help but widen, but he suppressed the anger in his heart. He was very clear that Li Cong wasn't simple to be able to invite such an expert. If he wanted to deal with Li Cong, then he would have to use other methods.
At this time, Li Cong arrived by Bai Mingyue's side. He cupped his fist and said, "I've seen the City Lord."
Bai Mingyue nodded and said, "Leader Li, what do you think about this matter?"
Li Cong looked at Bai Mingyue. He knew about the City Lord's background. After all, he recognized the previous City Lord's steward. The steward knew about Bai Mingyue's background and told him not to offend Bai Mingyue.
However, even if he didn't offend Bai Mingyue, it didn't mean that he couldn't negotiate. Li Cong had several thousand people to feed, so he naturally wouldn't let go of the market. Because of this, he wanted to negotiate with Bai Mingyue. However, he didn't expect Bai Mingyue to misunderstand him and directly supported the White Bear Adventurer Group. This made Li Cong unable to retreat, he could only go against Bai Mingyue. But after seeing the situation today, Li Cong understood that he couldn't act recklessly.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to escape death. Li Cong understood why Bai Mingyue asked this. He knew that Bai Mingyue had already placed the blame on him. Li Cong didn't want to be the scapegoat, so he said, "City Lord, regarding this matter, I have something to report to you. This isn't the place to talk, I'll report it to you after the City Lord returns."
When Bai Mingyue heard Li Cong, he couldn't help but stare. He looked at Li Cong and saw that Li Cong's expression was very ugly. Moreover, there was a trace of fear in his eyes. It seems like this matter had nothing to do with him.
Naturally, Bai Mingyue wouldn't believe Li Cong so easily. He nodded and said, "Alright, then let's go back. We'll leave this matter to the City Guard." After he said that, Bai Mingyue turned around and walked towards his carriage. As he walked, he said, "Leader Li, you can sit with me." Li Cong nodded, then he followed behind Bai Mingyue and got on his carriage.
After the two got on the carriage, Bai Erkui personally drove the carriage towards White Fox City. After the carriage started moving, Bai Mingyue looked at Li Cong and said, "Leader Li, if you have something to say, just say it."
Li Cong said in a deep voice, "Yes, City Lord. Whether you believe me or not, I must tell you that the matter of the White Bears adventurer team really has nothing to do with me. However, I can tell you who did it."
When Bai Mingyue heard Li Cong, he couldn't help but knit his brows and said, "What do you mean? You said that you didn't do it, but how do you know who did it? Is that what you mean? "
Li Cong nodded, then he said, "Yes, City Lord. Yesterday, a small leader of the White Bear Adventurer Group, nicknamed Eagle Beard, had a conflict with someone in the market. The cause of this conflict was the young Water Deer. Originally, this wasn't a big deal, but this matter happened to be witnessed by my son. My son stopped Eagle Beard. My son knew that Eagle Beard is a villain, he would certainly retaliate against that person. However, that person's life and death has nothing to do with us. As long as we don't have a conflict in the market, we won't care. However, my son was very curious about that person's fate, so he had people watch over that person. And sure enough, when that person was about to return to the city in the evening, Eagle Beard stopped him. Eagle Beard wanted to kill that person, but he didn't expect that person to be a tough nut to crack. With a wave of his hand, he killed Eagle Beard and a member of the White Bear Adventurer Group. Their corpses sank into the ice.
Li Cong paused for a moment before continuing, "When my son came back, he told me about this matter. But when I was discussing this matter with him, that person suddenly appeared in my room. My son and I wanted to resist, but that person waved his hand and restrained us. When I saw that he didn't kill me, I knew that he wouldn't kill me. So I asked him what he wanted and he said that he wanted me to submit to him. When I refused, he said that he would come find me today and give me a gift. Originally, I didn't take this matter seriously and thought that he would come find me today. But I didn't expect that as soon as I woke up this morning, I heard that something had happened to the White Bear Adventurer Group. City Lord, I suspect that this matter was done by that person."
When Bai Mingyue heard Li Cong, he couldn't help but be stunned. He stared at Li Cong and said, "Li Cong, are you telling the truth?"
Li Cong bitterly smiled and said, "City Lord, I wouldn't dare to lie to you at this time. Actually, I didn't really want to go against you. You should know that our Ice Sword Adventurer Group has a lot of people. If we split the profits according to the ratio you proposed, then we wouldn't be able to keep everyone alive. So I had no choice but to bargain with you. But I didn't expect that you would support the White Bear Adventurer Group. But when this matter happened, I knew that our Ice Sword Adventurer Group would be in trouble. City Lord, I know that you're from the Bai Family, and with our strength, it's impossible for us to deal with that person. I'm afraid that City Lord has invited experts from the Bai Family to deal with him. Otherwise, tonight, the Ice Sword Adventurer Group and I would be finished. Moreover, looking at that person's attitude, I'm afraid that he wouldn't give up. If he can't subdue our Ice Sword Adventurer Group, then he might deal with other adventurer groups. With that person's strength and temperament, I'm afraid that City Lord wouldn't be able to suppress him." Li Cong smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid that City Lord would invite experts from the Bai Family to deal with him. Otherwise, tonight, the Ice Sword Adventurer Group would be finished.
Bai Mingyue looked at Li Cong. He could see that Li Cong's expression was very natural when he said this. There was also a bitter expression on his face. It seems like he wasn't lying.
Bai Mingyue said, "I already know about this matter. Do you know where that person is right now?"
Li Cong smiled bitterly as he handed a piece of paper to Bai Mingyue. Then he said, "This is what I found out. City Lord, take a look, this is all we found." Bai Mingyue nodded, then he received the piece of paper and looked at it carefully. Then he couldn't help but knit his brows and said, "This is all?"
Li Cong nodded and said, "This is all we found out. However, this person came here using a transmission formation. We don't know his origin, but he's a Soul Tree. However, his ice spells seem to be very powerful."
Bai Mingyue nodded and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I understand. Head back first. I'll report this matter to the higher-ups immediately. I'll give you a reply before nightfall. If no one comes, I'll head over to the Ice Sword adventurer team's place tonight. I want to see if he has the guts to kill me, the City Lord."
When Li Cong heard Bai Mingyue, he couldn't help but feel relieved. This was the best method he could think of. He was already certain that he had no way to deal with Zhao Hai. Originally, he thought that when Zhao Hai appears tonight, he would use a formation to deal with Zhao Hai. But now, it seems like his formation wouldn't work. If he submits to Zhao Hai, then even if he manages to save the Ice Sword Adventurer Group, Bai Mingyue wouldn't let him off. Because of this, the best method was to rely on Bai Mingyue and borrow the strength of the Bai Family to deal with Zhao Hai.
Bai Mingyue looked at Li Cong and said, "Li Cong, you go back first. I'll definitely go to the Ice Sword Adventurer Group tonight. You don't need to worry." Li Cong nodded. Then the carriage stopped. Li Cong got off and got on the Li Family's carriage. Then Bai Mingyue took the carriage back to the city.
When Li Cong got on the carriage, Li Yunbai asked, "Father, why are you looking for Father?"
Li Cong replied, "I told the City Lord about Zhao Hai's matter last night. There's no irreconcilable hatred between us and the City Lord. We can use this opportunity to resolve the matter between us. However, Zhao Hai won't be polite to us. If we can't deal with him, then I'm afraid that we'll follow in the footsteps of the White Bear Adventurer Group."
When Li Yunbai heard Li Cong, he couldn't help but stare. Then his expression changed as he said, "But Father, if we cooperate with the Bai Family, then what if they don't let us manage the city?"
Li Cong sighed and said, "Even if they don't let us manage the city in the future, it's still better than dying. People like Zhao Hai can take our lives at any time."
Li Yunbai didn't say anything. He knew that Li Cong was right. If they don't deal with Zhao Hai's matter, then they would be in trouble. The destruction of the White Bear Adventurer Group really scared them. They were afraid that they would unknowingly become corpses on ice spikes that night.
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