"Even you, Fourth Uncle Xu?" Huang Shaoyu squinted his eyes.
Hua Feihua rolled her eyes and said loudly, "Wei WuXian, you don't have a choice. Instead of being a lackey for a kid who's not even two years older than you, you might as well obey the court's arrangements. Don't worry, I, Hua Feihua, as a Super Investigator, promise you that you and your sworn brothers will have a good future. Also, the little lion king will be properly arranged! "
"Hua Feihua, shut up!" Huang Shaoyu roared.
"Shut up?" Hua Feihua's eyes glinted coldly, but she only shrugged. "What can you do if I shut up? The people of the Greenwood Forest won't obey you either. As the saying goes, 'every man for himself'. Who would disregard their own future and life these days? "
Huang Shaoyu wanted to say more, but Yan Li raised his hand to stop him. He already had a plan for this situation. The Jiangbei River Basin led to the Eight Great Realms of the Human Realm. Countless merchant ships passed by every day. Anyone who passed by had to hand over ten percent of their profits. This was the rule of the Greenwood Forest. Otherwise, they would execute the three-way policy — rob it all, kill it all, and burn it all.
There was no way the court would let go of such a big piece of meat.
Wei WuXian and the other two were currently the real rulers of the Greenwood Forest. They had many supporters, but that was all. What he valued was the current channels and network of the Greenwood Forest. Those who would really work for Yanshan Robber, in other words, would save Li Xiang Jun a lot of effort.
"Second Leader Wei, Third Leader Wan, Fourth Leader Xu," he spoke slowly. His magnetic voice rang in everyone's ears.
The three turned their gazes and stared at Yan Li's face. There was no kindness in their eyes. They only felt that it was ridiculous for a young kid like him to use his relationship with Shaoyu to deceive them with flowery words in an attempt to seize the power of the Greenwood Forest. Moreover, who the hell was Yanshan Robber? They had never heard of him. He wanted the Greenwood Forest to submit to him. Even if it was the other way around, he would have to consider it.
"What are you trying to say?" Wei WuXian asked coldly.
"Let me put it this way," Yan Li said with a smile, "Ji Changrui was killed by my Eldest Senior Brother. I asked my Eldest Senior Brother to take action. I owe him a favor. The reason why I asked my Eldest Senior Brother to take action was to seize the existing resources of the Lulin Forest.
"How shameless of you!" Wan Zhuoliu's expression changed. He didn't expect Yan Li to be so direct. He couldn't help but curse, "Don't you know you're taking advantage of the situation? To think that you're Shaoyu's classmate. You're simply heartless and unscrupulous! "
Yan Li's smile suddenly disappeared completely. "The Lion King dared to make a move against Li Ku's personal disciple, which has already thoroughly infuriated him. If not for Ji Changrui's death, not a single one of you Lulin people would have survived. This is already set in stone. Since it has been decided, if you are not willing to obey me, then all of you can die! "
"You?" Wei WuXian sneered. Suddenly, his smile froze because he sensed something.
The Sword Realm covered the entire area. When one's cultivation base reached a certain level, they could sense it. They felt as if all the pores on their body had suddenly closed, as if they were being targeted by countless sharp blades. They could not help but feel chills all over their bodies. The hot afternoon sun seemed to have turned cold as well, sending chills down their spines.
The Sword God Feng Jiu was a name they had only heard of. Now that they had experienced it for themselves, they realized how terrifying it was. There was a rumor in the Pugilistic World: 'Two Godly State Masters can fight against one Sword State Master.' They only realized today that the rumor was probably not groundless.
Hua Feihua's expression changed. She raised her voice and said, "Heroes of the Lulin Forest, are you going to be scared just like that? Wei WuXian, don't worry. As long as you agree to the imperial court's offer of amnesty, Governor Xu and I will definitely protect your lives! And Little Lion King, you heard it. Your new master doesn't care about you at all. "
Yan Li frowned. His disgust toward Hua Feihua increased by several folds.
Huang Shaoyu sneered and said calmly, "Boss Yan has indeed completed my request. I will naturally hand over the Lulin Forest as promised. None of my father's sworn brothers are afraid of death or treacherous. If they are, their deaths are not to be regretted. "
Hua Feihua wanted to say more but Feng Jiu suddenly appeared in front of him in a flash. Light turned into a sword and slashed at his head. His expression changed drastically. He fled into the void without hesitation. However, he was still too late. He let out a low grunt from afar and disappeared, not daring to show himself again.
Huang Shaoyu mocked loudly when he saw that, "Hua Feihua, you can't even protect yourself and you still want to protect others. Is the Dragon Emperor Residence going to change its line of work?"
"If I hadn't fought against Li Ku earlier, I would've been heavily injured …" An indignant grunt came from the void. However, the sword realm seemed to be moving and he fled even further away, not daring to utter a word more.
Xu Wentong's face darkened. He said indignantly, "Su Xiaojian, didn't you say that you wouldn't interfere?"
"I didn't interfere," Su Xiaojian said.
"Then what's with Feng Jiu?" Xu Wentong questioned coldly. His primary mission this time was actually to subdue the Lulin people. The Dragon Emperor's residence was only assisting him in this mission. This achievement would at least allow him to advance a step further in the Imperial Court, and it was even very possible for him to obtain the technique that he yearned for even in his dreams. If his Xu clan could produce a Divine Domain expert, it would be enough to call the wind and summon the rain in Tianjing, and they would no longer need to be submissive to others. However, these sweet dreams seemed to have come to an end. He realized that he was no match for Feng Jiu.
Su Xiaojian sighed softly and said, "Even my disciples shouldn't interfere with those who benefit from it. If Yan Li wants to subdue the Lulin Forest Crowd, he has his own considerations. I must first consider his considerations. Xiaojiu had helped Yan Li because of their friendship. It proved that the Heaven Peak and the Cang Peak were still in harmony. This made me feel gratified. Wentong, tell me, what should I do to avoid harming both of you? "
Hearing this, Xu Wentong's heart immediately softened. He knew that with Su Xiaojian's cultivation and status, he had already given him enough face by saying such words. What made him even happier was that Su Xiaojian hadn't forgotten their childhood friendship. After thinking for a moment, he cupped his hands and said, "Fine, I, Xu Wentong, am not someone who can't understand the situation. I'll leave now. Li Ku has already passed Huayang. I must immediately return to the imperial court to report and assist in the defense. Once this matter is over, you must return to the capital to reminisce and drink with me. Otherwise, I'll kill my way to Cangjian Peak and reason with you! "
"Wentong, it's good that you didn't make things difficult for me. I'm grateful." Su Xiaojian cupped his hands and returned the gesture, "Reminisce and drink. Even if you didn't say it, I would've gone to find you."
"Then farewell!" Xu Wentong said, waving his hand, "Withdraw!"
With the sound of a drum, the army retreated like the tide.
The Greenwood people were all stunned where they stood.
The situation was already clear. With Feng Jiu here, the Greenwood people would either die or submit to Yan Li. There was no second path.
Wei WuXian and the other two heads couldn't help but look at each other. Just now, they really had spoken too confidently. Now, they couldn't find a way out.
Yan Li was naturally clever. At this moment, he said, "Second Head Wei, Third Head Wan, Fourth Head Xu, I don't plan on withdrawing the name of the Greenwood people."
Xu Jihua's heart skipped a beat, "How do you understand this?"
Yan Li said, "The Greenwood people will follow the old system. As an independent army of the Yanshan Robber, they will still be led by Shaoyu and the other three. Shaoyu will be the commander, and you three will be the vice commanders. Your annual salary will be increased by five percent. You only need to listen to my orders."
When the three heard this, they didn't find it very tempting. After all, they didn't have the freedom they had in the past. However, it did give them a way out. They nodded helplessly and one knee dropped.
Seeing them on one knee, the others could only follow suit.
"Greetings, Dragon Head." The voices were sparse, and most of them were unwilling.
But it was already a great improvement. Yan Li didn't mind, shouting, "Commander, Vice Commander, listen to my order!"
No one expected him to exert his authority as soon as he took office. Apart from Huang Shaoyu, they all lowered their heads and answered absentmindedly, "Your subordinate is here."
Yan Li said, "Take Senior Lion King's body and return to Jiangbei first. If you encounter any Xuandang deathsworn on the way, remember not to get involved. After burying the senior, bring a small number of elites and meet up with me at the mountain hut. "
Wan Zhuoliu said faintly, "Please tell me, Dragon Head. How many elites are there?"
Wei WuXian also added faintly, "And what are we going to do? Dragon Head, you have to make it clear, right?"
Yan Li didn't say a word. He only looked at the two of them with an extremely oppressive gaze. The two of them felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. They couldn't help but lower their heads, feeling a different kind of authority from the Lion King. They were very shocked. Only now did they realize that the young man before them was really going to lead them.
If they didn't agree, this gaze would only make them laugh. However, if they agreed to submit, they would have a master-servant relationship. With a title, it would have an oppressive effect.
"Yes!" The two of them lowered their heads.
"From now on, you will do whatever I say," Yan Li said very slowly.
The three leaders had mixed feelings. Even if the Lion King was still alive, he would have to discuss with them. They were very dissatisfied, but they were also worried about Feng Jiu. They could only answer, "Yes …"
"Then what are you waiting for?" Yan Li said coldly.
"Ah?" The three were stunned. Huang Shaoyu had already stood up, waving his hand and shouting, "All of you, follow me!"
"Yes …" Only then did the three of them react. They could only lower their heads and follow.
Su Xiaojian descended from the high ground. Looking at the back of the Lulin people, he said, "Yan Li, these bandits are probably not convinced on the surface. They might not dare to do anything to you now because of Little Nine, but who knows what will happen in the future."
The corner of Yan Li's lips curled up slightly. With indescribable confidence, he said, "Peak Lord, don't worry. I have my ways to make them obedient! Now that we have taken control of the Jiangbei River and Mount Huang Tang, Cangjian Peak will no longer have to worry about the Golden Peak's expenses. Peak Lord can also focus on his cultivation. "
"So you still have such considerations!" Su Xiaojian was shocked. Then, he joked, "When we get back, ask them to pay their respects to the God of Fortune."
Yan Li could tell that he was not being courteous with him. He was really treating him as one of his own. His heart was touched. He felt that this Cangjian Peak was a rare place in the world. He liked it more and more.
Then, he told them in detail about the attack on Swallow Dock. Su Xiaojian was duty-bound to go to the Heavenly Capital as well.
After that, Yan Li also told Yu Qiuyu about the cause and effect of the Lulin people's allegiance to Yanshan Robber. The latter only nodded, indicating that he understood. He was not very excited. It seemed that he did not have a deep relationship with the Lulin people. Moreover, it was Huang Shaoyu's decision.
That day, they left the Dragon Emperor Realm and headed for the Half-Mountain Hut.
Because they were traveling by boat, their speed was a bit slower. The journey was not peaceful either. Because of Li Ku, there were bandits everywhere. It took quite some time. That was why they only arrived at the Half-Mountain Hut on the ninth day of the new year.
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