In the end, the dead bodies were carried out by Song Jian's men. They wrapped them in old clothes and threw them to the ground on both sides of the road.
To them, these people were worse than pigs and dogs. It was better for them to die, and they could even save some food.
However, what they did not know was that as soon as they left, a few figures quietly followed behind them …
The atmosphere in the ancestral hall was getting gloomier and gloomier.
Although the strong men who went to work still brought enough food, the weak people couldn't take it anymore because of the long period of abuse.
Death was coming every day.
After Ji Fangcun came back from work, he walked around the ancestral hall silently and then went back to the house.
There were a few bedridden old people here, but they were sent out yesterday.
He looked around vigilantly until there was no one around, and then he walked quickly to his wife's bed.
"Man, how do you feel today?"
He took out the medicine and food from his clothes. Li Man took it and looked at her husband's skinny face with heartache.
"I feel much better. Master Gong's medical skills are superb. I think I have a chance to recover."
In fact, she knew it was all an illusion.
No matter how long the body had been hollowed out, there would be an end to it.
She looked at her husband. Fortunately, they still had some time.
"That's good. Master Gong said that this medicine was specially prepared for you."
He looked from side to side and lowered his voice further.
"You can go out tomorrow. Wait for me with the children. I'll be with you soon!"
Ji Fangcun couldn't hide his excitement.
Li Man leaned in his arms, feeling a little uneasy.
She was smart, or she wouldn't have thought of hiding the children in that safe place.
Although Song Jian hated the Li family, he didn't want to kill them.
Maybe Song Jian was not the only one who had his eyes on the Li family.
In the evening, Lin Mengya, who was discussing with Long Tianhao about the rescue plan with Li Ao and Huo Xiao, received a tip-off from her men.
"Master, the Elders are here again. They will arrive tomorrow!"
Cai Ru reported in a serious tone.
Lin Mengya was stunned.
"Why didn't they come?"
She and Yu each sent their men out.
Yu's men infiltrated the Elders Council to monitor their movements, while her men monitored any suspicious people along the way.
Before this, they clearly hadn't received any news.
Cai Ru's expression was also somewhat solemn.
"According to our people, they were disguised as a caravan. Later on, he was robbed by a few bandits on the road, and that's when he revealed his weakness. "
At this point, they had to thank the mountain bandits for helping them by accident.
But even so, it was too sudden.
Lin Mengya frowned.
Why didn't they come earlier or later, but tomorrow?
The medicine had already taken effect. Apart from the dozen or so old, weak, and sick people that had been rescued earlier, the rest were all concentrated in the following three days.
Her original plan was to wait for these people to come out and then cooperate with the Li Clan.
Before Song Jian's reinforcements arrived, they had to completely control Song Jian.
Who would have thought that there would be such a huge flaw?
Long Tianhao knew her plan and said, "How about I ask someone to stop them?"
She thought about it and shook her head.
"If we do it now, the Elders Council will soon know that we did it.
By then, they will use us as an excuse to attack us, and then our enemy will be the entire aboriginals. "
Long Tianhao also knew the pros and cons.
But the Elders Council would definitely come in a threatening manner. Even if they could hide it from Song Jian, would they be able to hide it from the eyes of those people tomorrow?
After discussing with Long Tianhao, Lin Mengya decided to bide their time.
When the Elders Council arrived, they would just have to deal with them.
The next day, Song Jian didn't know that someone had arrived until the sound of horses' hooves woke up the entire Li Residence.
He hurriedly put on his clothes and went out to welcome them personally.
When he saw them, a flash of displeasure flashed across his eyes, but he quickly concealed it and put on a fawning expression.
"Oh, it's the Sixth Young Master. It's rare to have a distinguished guest visit my humble place. Please forgive me for not going out to welcome you. "
The Sixth Young Master glanced at him and sneered, "Are you a member of the Li Clan? Tsk, you're just a dove occupying a magpie's nest. You're really thick-skinned. "
Song Jian was infuriated to be rebuked so bluntly.
However, the Sixth Young Master's status was not something he could compare with.
No matter how angry he was, he had to suppress it and continue to welcome them with a smile.
"Yes, yes, yes. Sixth Young Master is right. You must be tired after a long journey. Would you like to go in and rest? "
But the Sixth Young Master still didn't give him any face.
"No, I'm not here to rest. Bring the Master of the Li Clan here. I have something to ask him. "
The Sixth Young Master sounded as if Song Jian was just a dog under his feet.
He swaggered into the courtyard of the Master of the Li Clan. He was already a little impatient.
How dare the small Li Clan disobey the orders of the Elders Council!
A hint of murderous intent emerged in his brown eyes.
His father's words before he left were still ringing in his ears.
Since the dog was disobedient, he had to get rid of it. Otherwise, it would only bite back at his master in the future.
Not long after, Song Jian brought someone in.
The Sixth Young Master raised his eyelids and greeted him with a cold smile.
"Master of the Li Clan, it seems that you haven't been well."
The Master of the Li Clan, Li Xian, was a tall and handsome middle-aged man.
The members of the Li Clan were born with delicate features. Both the men and women were good-looking.
It was also because of this that they attracted these disasters.
His face, which was similar to Li Ao's, was a little calmer and older. At this moment, it was completely sunken in.
However, that pair of eyes still carried a faint light.
It was as if everything that had happened to him could not destroy him.
Song Jian could only look at his back and he gritted his teeth in hatred.
Why did he have to be grateful to him for the rest of his life?
He was able to stand out in the Elders Council because he could endure pain that ordinary people could not.
Until now, he was still blaming Li Xian.
However, he did not expect that he was the one who begged Li Xian to recommend him into the Elders Council.
Moreover, Li Xian had never asked for his help for so many years.
Unfortunately, there were always some people in the world who would blame others for their misfortune, thinking that it was their fault.
"It's the same whether it's good or bad. May I know what urgent matter has brought you here today, Sixth Young Master?"
Li Xian's voice was a little hoarse.
He had not eaten for a few days, and he was relying on his willpower to hold on.
The Sixth Young Master looked him up and down and said disdainfully, "You're indeed not a good family head. You knew that offending the Elders Guild was courting death, but you still did it. Do you really think that we can't punish you?"
Being scolded by a junior, Li Xian's expression did not look good.
However, he had to endure it to prevent his clansmen from suffering further abuse.
"I'm useless, but this has nothing to do with anyone else. If you want to kill me, just come at me."
"Of course you have to be punished."
The Sixth Young Master said matter-of-factly, "However, those people have made the same mistake as you. According to the rules of the Elders Council, we cannot indulge them!"
This threat carried a hint of the smell of blood.
Li Xian gritted his teeth. For the sake of his clansmen, he had no choice but to lower his head.
"Sixth Young Master, please understand that this has nothing to do with anyone!"
"I don't like to talk nonsense. The Li Clan did not do what they should, causing the Celestial Clan to be extremely dissatisfied. I want you to hand over those children immediately. This time, I want all the children of the Li Clan below the age of 14! "
"How … How can I do that?"
Li Xian glared at him furiously.
"Aren't you trying to wipe out the Li Clan by doing this? No, I won't agree to it! "
The pain that his brother-in-law had suffered was still fresh in his mind.
Now, they actually wanted all the children of the Li Clan to become those people's playthings!
This was simply going to completely destroy the Li Clan.
"The Elders Council has already made their decision. You have no choice but to agree."
The Sixth Young Master said mercilessly.
"Go, bring those brats over. I can take them away, lest they have to come to this godforsaken place again!"
The Sixth Young Master's tone was extremely impatient.
Song Jian did not dare delay. After all, this annoying brat was a direct descendant of the Elders Council.
Li Xian almost fainted from anger.
However, he gritted his teeth and stood in front of the Sixth Young Master.
"Even if I die today, I will never let you take the children away!"
The Sixth Young Master only smirked coldly.
"If you die, you won't be able to see them, right?"
Li Xian was stunned and trembled with anger.
"You dare!"
"Why wouldn't I dare?"
He stood up and pulled out the long sword from the servant's hand.
"However, before you die, I want you to see me take those children away with your own eyes. I will kill you in front of them, so that they will know who to listen to. "
"Pfft —"
Unable to hold it in, Li Xian spurted a mouthful of blood.
The Sixth Young Master jumped back in disgust. His handsome face suddenly turned ferocious.
"You're dead!"
He announced Li Xian's fate, word by word, and then cut off the corner of the table beside him with his sword.
"I'm going to get changed. Watch him carefully. Before I make my move, don't let him die!"
Having said that, he left in a hurry with his servants.
Just when Lin Mengya learned of the Sixth Young Master's intention, Song Jian came to the door.
"I'm sorry, Master Gong, I have to take the child away."
She tried to delay Song Jian's request as long as she could.
"But his parents are not here yet."
Song Jian was a little anxious and his tone was much harsher.
"Does it matter whether his parents are here or not? Master Gong, you are trying so hard to evade. Don't tell me you don't want to hand him over? "
Long Tianhao, who was standing by the side, glanced at him indifferently.
In an instant, Song Jian shuddered and his mind became clearer.
The one waiting for him was not to be trifled with, but the one in front of him was also a great figure that he could not afford to offend!
At that moment, he felt a bitter taste in his throat.
If he had known, he would have sent someone.
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