Chapter 1116: First Volume, Chapter 1116: Rebellion Inducement on the Spot

First Volume, Chapter 1116: Rebellion Inducement on the Spot

Just as Zhao Yuxiong was less than Twenty Steps away from Qin Feng, Qin Feng suddenly raised his right hand.

Zhao Yuxiong, obeying instantly, yanked the reins and halted in place.

"No need to come closer!"

Hearing Qin Feng's command, Zhao Yuxiong frowned deeply and growled, "Brother Qin, these men are desperate killers."

"They all hold powerful bows and crossbows; at this distance, without helmets, taking your life would be as easy as reaching into a pocket."

"You cannot risk it!"

Qin Feng ignored Zhao Yuxiong's warning and simply stared at Lü Yi, whose eyes were equally startled.

Although Qin Feng did not answer, his actions were the strongest reply possible.

Gamble? Qin Feng had never feared anyone in his life!

Every gamble is about psychology, about courage.

Qin Feng knew thirty bows and crossbows were aimed at his head right now; if any finger twitched, he would die on the spot.

But Qin Feng was certain these men would not act yet.

Because their entire purpose was to trade their lives for their families' prosperity.

If they dragged their families into this, their deaths would become meaningless.

Feeling the ferocious aura radiating from Qin Feng, Lü Yi involuntarily stepped back one step.

He had seen men more reckless than Qin Feng in his life, but never before had he seen a warrior who possessed everything, held the highest rank, yet still dared to lead from the front.

For a moment, Lü Yi was even subdued by Qin Feng's presence.

Qin Feng locked eyes with Lü Yi and spoke with effortless calm: "Comrade, after all I've said, do you think I'm just trying to scare you?"

Under Lü Yi's complex gaze, Qin Feng pointed at his own head.

"If even one of you so much as twitches a finger, this head is yours."

"But in return, the entire Yuezhao Kingdom will die with me."

"You want to gamble? The Marquis gives you your chance!"

Faced with Qin Feng's piercing aura, Lü Yi found himself speechless.

Two thousand taels of Silver were right before him; all he had to do was harden his heart, and his family would enjoy Food and Clothing Security for life.

Yet for some reason, Lü Yi—who had never blinked at killing—felt a flicker of fear.

Seeing that Lü Yi and the Yuezhao Kingdom Death Warriors still hesitated, Qin Feng stopped wasting words.

He bent down, picked up his helmet, and put it back on.

Twenty Steps away, Zhao Yuxiong exhaled in relief.

When Qin Feng had removed his helmet, Zhao Yuxiong had nearly charged forward to shield him.

But in the end, Qin Feng's aura had crushed the so-called Yuezhao Kingdom Death Warriors.

Qin Feng secured his helmet, then casually turned his gaze back to Lü Yi.

"I gave you a chance. Since you hesitated, I'll give you another path."

"Didn't the Nangong Family promise you five hundred taels of Silver for slaughtering the villagers, and two thousand taels for killing me?"

"Now, if you drop your Weapons, I'll give you two thousand taels of Silver right now."

"This money is far cleaner than what the Nangong Family offers, and won't bring you any death sentence."

"You can return safely to Yuezhao Kingdom, take this money, and live a life of abundance with your wives, children, and elders."

Hearing Qin Feng's offer, Lü Yi's resolve shattered completely.

If this were any other target, even four thousand taels wouldn't have stirred him—he'd have cut them down without hesitation.

The reason was simple: carrying out the mission earned him two thousand taels of Silver.

But if he betrayed his employer just because someone offered more, he'd face certain retaliation—far too costly.

But Qin Feng was different.

First, Qin Feng's power stood on equal footing with the entire Nan Jing Powerful Clan; offending Qin Feng carried the same cost as offending the Nan Jing Powerful Clan.

Second, everyone knew that come spring next year, Qin Feng would lead his army south to crush the Nan Jing Powerful Clan in a full-scale campaign.

At that time, the Nan Jing Powerful Clan would be too busy surviving to spare any energy to retaliate against a lowly Dead Soldier like Lü Yi.

Most crucially, Qin Feng controlled the most terrifying espionage organization in the world.

The Brocade Uniform Guard's revenge would be absolute—hunting him down forever, until death, without end…

Two Harmful Weights Choose the Lighter. Once Lü Yi weighed these consequences, Qin Feng's offer became irresistibly tempting.

Lü Yi took a deep breath and said grimly: "If we trust you, won't it lead us to death with no grave to bury us?"

At these words, Qin Feng burst into cold laughter.

"It's come to this—do you still think you have any choice left?"

"Be grateful: if not for the innocent people of Li Family Village, do you think I'd waste so much money on you?"

"Do you know what fourteen thousand taels of Silver means for the People's Livelihood of the Northern Border?"

As he spoke, Qin Feng's gaze sharpened, radiating overwhelming pressure.

"Put nicely, I'm urging you to turn back from the brink."

"Put bluntly, don't test my patience!"

Lü Yi's mind churned with confusion—he was the ambush, he held the hostages, he held absolute initiative—why did facing Qin Feng make him feel so powerless?

Why was he being threatened by Qin Feng?

Lü Yi couldn't understand it, but one thing he knew for certain.

Whether Qin Feng lived or died, if the Li Family Village civilians were slaughtered, Qin Feng would still order the Brocade Uniform Guard to retaliate.

After all, this man... was inherently a cruel and vengeful demon lord.

Lü Yi clenched his teeth: "One last question!"

"Given Lord Qin's modus operandi, he will most likely renege—once we lay down our weapons, we'll be slaughtered without delay."

"Lord Qin's deal isn't untouchable, but we must be assured of his sincerity."

Saying this, Lü Yi glanced at the black cavalry behind Qin Feng.

Though heavy cavalry were poor at pursuit, they still had more than enough strength to crush these two-legged Infantry.

Qin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, filled with impenetrable depth.

"Such a possibility cannot be ruled out, but... compared to you minor fish and shrimp, I'm far more interested in your shadow patron."

"My lordship's Wedding Date draws near—if you're willing to present me with a gift, I shall guarantee your safe return to the Yuezhao Kingdom."

Lü Yi immediately understood Qin Feng's intent: on the day of Da Huo, Lü Yi and the Dead Soldiers would appear in person to accuse the Nangong Empress.

"It's not impossible!"

"Raise the price. Handle the aftermath!"

Without hesitation, Qin Feng blurted out: "Two Thousand Liang of Silver, reduced to One Thousand Liang—your Jia Guan may relocate to Sangzhou and come under my army's protection."

"Yet this is merely a precaution."

"For the Nangong Family will be destroyed before you."