City Lord Yun Li's expression was extremely ugly as he watched this scene unfold. Since things had already gotten to this point, he knew that there was no way for him to explain himself. Even if he made up a perfect lie, he wouldn't be able to hide it. After all, Jianchen and the others weren't idiots.
Kyle and the other three's expressions were incomparably gloomy as they glared at City Lord Yun Li. Their eyes were filled with undisguised killing intent.
"Sir City Lord, so the mysterious expert who snuck into our Raging Flame Mercenary Group and stole the cub was you, and Duo Kang was also killed by you. Who would have thought, who would have thought that the murderer we've been searching for for so long would actually be the City Lord?" Mo Tian gritted his teeth as he spoke. His gaze towards City Lord Yun Li was like that of a bloodthirsty beast. He couldn't wait to skin him, eat his flesh, and drink his blood.
City Lord Yun Li was completely stunned. At this moment, he couldn't find anything to say. Although he really wanted to push this matter away, when he thought of his conversation with Jianchen, as well as the appearance of the Rank 5 cub, he couldn't find anything to say.
Jianchen's words weren't wrong. The culprit was after the Rank 5 cub. As long as they could find the Rank 5 cub, it would be equivalent to finding the culprit.
"City Lord Yun Li, I never would have thought that you were the one who stole the Rank 5 cub and killed Duo Kang at the same time. We were too stupid. We should have guessed that it was you, because in Wake City, the only Saint Master with the highest chance of mastering a Battle Skill was you, City Lord. How hateful, how hateful, we didn't even suspect you before." Da Er's face was also full of anger, and his face was filled with dense killing intent.
Qingfeng looked towards Jianchen and said with righteous indignation, "Captain, now that we've found the culprit who killed Duo Kang, we definitely can't let him go. Otherwise, Duo Kang won't be able to rest in peace. We must take revenge for Duo Kang."
Qingfeng's words caused City Lord Yun Li's expression to change once again. His eyes began to flicker.
Jianchen nodded and stared at Yun Li expressionlessly, "What else do you have to say?"
City Lord Yun Li also knew that there was no point in continuing to quibble, so he decided not to hide it any longer, "That's right, the one who infiltrated your Flame Mercenary Group that night was indeed me, the one who stole the Type 5 Juvenile Beast was also me, and at the same time, Duo Kang was also killed by me, but so what? I, Yun Li, am the City Lord of Wake City, and an official of the Blue Wind Kingdom. If you make things difficult for an official of the Blue Wind Kingdom, then you are challenging the authority of the Blue Wind Kingdom, and becoming an enemy of the Blue Wind Kingdom.
Hearing Yun Li's words, Jianchen's gaze turned cold, and the corners of his mouth curled up in a mocking sneer. The expressions of Duo Er and the others also changed, becoming much more dignified. In their eyes, the Blue Wind Kingdom was a behemoth that could not be provoked. Yun Li's words made them feel very apprehensive.
"City Lord Yun Li, you think too highly of the Blue Wind Kingdom. You actually dare to mention the Blue Wind Kingdom in front of me, what a joke!" Jianchen sneered, his eyes full of disdain.
City Lord Yun Li's expression changed slightly. He originally thought that bringing up the Blue Wind Kingdom would make Jianchen feel apprehensive, but looking at Jianchen's disdainful expression, it seemed that his wishful thinking had not worked at all.
"Jianchen, could it be that your Flame Mercenary Group wants to make an enemy of the Blue Wind Kingdom?!" City Lord Yun Li shouted in a stern voice, but when he thought of Jianchen's vague background, he felt a burst of uneasiness in his heart. Jianchen's identity was indeed too mysterious in his eyes. At least until now, he knew that Jianchen was the leader of the Flame Mercenary Group. But Jianchen's talent and temperament showed that he could not be a country bumpkin from a small mountain village.
"The Blue Wind Kingdom, he is not qualified to make an enemy of me, Jianchen. Kyle, tie up the respected City Lord and take him away!" Jianchen ordered.
"Yes!" Kyle and the others also understood from Jianchen's words that their leader did not put the Blue Wind Kingdom in his eyes. Their courage was immediately boosted, and they responded in unison, at the same time, they stepped forward to try to capture City Lord Yun Li.
"Let's see who dares. I am the City Lord of the Blue Wind Kingdom, a bureaucrat of the kingdom. Let's see who dares to capture me!" City Lord Yun Li's aura soared, and he looked at Kyle and the others fearlessly. A two-handed greatsword appeared in his hand, and he planned to resist with all his might.
Jianchen's face sank, and he shouted: "Capture him!"
Kyle and the others did not hesitate in the slightest, and they all took out their Saint Weapons and rushed towards City Lord Yun Li.
City Lord Yun Li's eyes flashed with a cold light, but he did not want to meet them head on. He suddenly waved his greatsword, blasting a large hole in the wall behind him. In a flash, he dashed out of the hole, and at the same time shouted: "Assassins, the Flame Mercenary Group is plotting a rebellion. All soldiers, listen to my order, quickly come and eliminate the traitors!"
City Lord Yun Li's voice was very loud. Not only did all the soldiers in the city lord's mansion hear it, even the people on the streets outside heard it clearly.
All the soldiers in the city lord's mansion immediately moved, and large batches of soldiers came from all over the city lord's mansion. On the streets outside, everyone who heard this voice was stunned, and soon after, a fierce discussion erupted.
"Did I hear wrong? The Flame Mercenary Group is plotting a rebellion …"
"The Flame Mercenary Group is our Wake City's strongest mercenary group, what are they plotting a rebellion for …"
"I heard that the leader of the Flame Mercenary Group returned last night, could it be that their leader is plotting something …"
"Two years ago, when the magical beasts attacked our city, the leader of the Flame Mercenary Group made a great contribution to protect our city. How could he be plotting a rebellion …"
City Lord Yun Li's words caused a huge commotion. Everyone who heard this voice, whether they were merchants or mercenaries, were curiously discussing it, and all of them expressed their puzzlement.
Within the city lord's mansion, over three hundred soldiers had already gathered, surrounding Jianchen's group so tightly that not even a drop of water could pass through. City Lord Yun Li stood in the distance, surrounded by more than ten soldiers as he coldly sneered at Jianchen.
The expressions of Jian Chen's group did not change even though they were surrounded by over three hundred soldiers. They remained composed, especially Ming Dong, Dugu Feng, Yun Zheng, and Senior An. They did not seem to care at all. They did not even glance at the surrounding soldiers, directly treating them like they were nothing.
"Respected city lord, I have to say that you are too naive. Do you think that these soldiers can do anything to us?" Ming Dong looked at City Lord Yun Li with a face full of ridicule.
City Lord Yun Li said in a deep voice, "Indeed, these soldiers can't do anything to you, but don't forget that our Wake City has a hundred thousand soldiers. Your Flame Mercenary Group is plotting a rebellion, and from today onwards, there will be no place for you in our Blue Wind Kingdom." City Lord Yun Li knew that Jianchen wouldn't let him go, so he was prepared to throw caution to the wind and give it his all. In his heart, his biggest reliance was the hundred thousand soldiers of Wake City. Once the Flame Mercenary Group killed the soldiers of the city, the significance would be completely different from killing a normal merchant or mercenary. It would be the same as directly making an enemy out of the Blue Wind Kingdom. Naturally, there would be people from the upper echelons coming to deal with them.
According to City Lord Yun Li's thoughts, once the Flame Mercenary Group committed a grave crime, they would be charged with the crime of plotting a rebellion. At that time, even if there were people behind them, it wouldn't matter.
"Plotting against the law, plotting a rebellion. Esteemed City Lord, you've put a huge label on our heads." Ming Dong chuckled. "But do you think that's enough to scare us?"
"Hmph, a group of traitors. Even at death's door, you are still so arrogant. All soldiers, listen up, kill everyone without mercy!" City Lord Yun Li decisively gave the order.
The three hundred soldiers didn't hesitate and charged toward Jianchen's group.
Ming Dong laughed coldly. His entire body turned into a green light, and in a flash, he dashed towards Yun Li with incredible speed. Before Yun Li could react, Ming Dong was already in front of him. He struck out with both hands, sending a dozen soldiers in front of Yun Li flying. Then, he reached out with his right hand and grabbed Yun Li's neck.
Ming Dong's speed was just too fast. City Lord Yun Li couldn't see anything clearly until he felt a suffocating sensation coming from his throat. Only then did he realize in horror that his neck was firmly gripped by his opponent.
At the same time, Yun Zheng, Senior An, and Dugu Feng all struck out with their palms. Powerful Saint Force surged out from their bodies and formed a powerful shockwave that sent all the soldiers in the surroundings flying. Many of them spat out blood as they were heavily injured.
With their strength as Earth Saint Masters, they didn't need to expend too much energy to deal with these weak soldiers.
City Lord Yun Li looked at Ming Dong in horror. His face was filled with disbelief. He couldn't believe that Ming Dong had such strength at such a young age.
"Brother, the city lord has been captured by me. How should we deal with him? Should we kill him or cripple him?" Ming Dong asked Jianchen.
Hearing this, City Lord Yun Li's face changed drastically. He wanted to say something, but his throat was tightly gripped by Ming Dong and he couldn't say anything.
"We can't just let him go like this. Tie him up and take him back." Jianchen said.
"Alright, but to prevent him from playing any tricks, let's first injure him and make him lose the ability to fight." Ming Dong said and struck City Lord Yun Li's chest with his palm.
Spurt! A mouthful of blood spurted from City Lord Yun Li's mouth. He had been heavily injured by Ming Dong's casual strike.
Afterwards, the four of them found a chain from the city lord's estate and tied up the heavily injured and pale City Lord Yun Li. They were taken away from the estate under the gaze of several hundred soldiers. No one dared to stop them.
"The city lord has been captured by the traitors of the Flame Mercenaries. Go inform commander Duo Li!" A few soldiers hurried out of the estate to inform commander Duo Li.
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