Chapter 217

Damn the He Family!

After hearing Gu Pan's account, Gu Xiao Dao's expression changed drastically.

His gaze was gloomy, and the aura he unconsciously emitted made everyone present almost unable to breathe.

Merely the pressure of his aura shook the stone table in the courtyard until it shattered into powder.

Noticing that Gu Pan and the others had turned pale, Gu Xiao Dao immediately restrained his aura.

Considering the He Family's past assistance, my Gu Family will give thirty percent of every income we earn in Han Shan Cheng to the He Family!

The benefits accumulated over these years are enough to compensate the He Family for their help to our Gu Family!

I originally thought we could still retain some courtesy between us!

Gu Xiao Dao gritted his teeth and spoke in a low voice,

But I never expected the He Family to do something so despicable!

As he said this, Gu Xiao Dao looked at Gu Pan, and his gaze softened.

Gu Pan, rest assured, the Gu Family will certainly seek justice for you!

Immediately after, Gu Xiao Dao produced the Family Head's token.

All Martial Ancestors of the Gu Family, gather at the North City Gate!

The Gu Family's Family Head token, after the Gu Family unified Wu Shan Cheng, was forged by a powerful weaponsmith.

It can be used one-to-many, allowing all those within Wu Shan Cheng who hold a sub-token to receive the message.

At this moment, they are scattered throughout Wu Shan Cheng.

Whether they are currently mining spirit veins or hunting down the remnants of the three great clans, all the Martial Ancestors receive the message simultaneously.

Everyone's hearts jolted, hearing the fury in Gu Xiao Dao's low tone.

They can't even remember when the Family Head was last this furious.

Besides the ten elders, the Gu Family also has five clan members who have just entered the Martial Ancestor realm.

Excluding the elders away on business, this time they are actually mobilizing the remaining ten Martial Ancestors!

Family Head, mobilizing such forces might be inappropriate!

Gu Ren hurriedly stepped forward with clasped hands and advised,

Although the three great clans have been destroyed, there must be survivors who slipped through the net.

If there is no Martial Ancestor to hold down the clan, I fear Wu Shan Cheng's rule will be unstable.

Gu Xiao Dao fell silent for a moment, then nodded in deep agreement.

Third Elder, since that's the case, you shall guard Wu Shan Cheng.

Upon hearing this, Gu Ren was momentarily stunned.

He never imagined the Family Head would choose to let him stay behind.

His strength among the Gu Family's elders is also among the foremost.

At such a critical juncture, how could we place the strong in the rear?

You have a better relationship with the Chengzhu Fu.

Gu Xiao Dao said in a low voice,

Even if something goes wrong, your presence can get the Chengzhu Fu to step in and protect the Gu Family's lineage.

Upon hearing this, Gu Ren fell silent.

He had thought the Family Head would say something expressing trust in him.

But he never expected the Family Head to be preparing for the total annihilation of the army!

Family Head...

Seeing the worry in Gu Ren's eyes, Gu Xiao Dao stopped him and chuckled lightly,

I'm just accustomed to always preparing for the worst-case scenario.

It's not that I think our Gu Family is definitely no match for the He Family.

Third Elder, the young and old of the Gu Family are now relying on you.

Faced with Gu Xiao Dao's entrustment, Gu Ren nodded heavily,

Family Head, rest assured, as long as I'm here, the Gu Family will encounter no problems!

Gu Xiao Dao gave a light nod and then flew toward the North City Gate.

Gu Pan and the others, whether in speed or strength, are too weak; they can only stay in Wu Shan Cheng, anxiously awaiting the outcome.

Third Elder, do you think... the Family Head and they can win?

Gu Lin's eyes were filled with worry.

No matter how you say it, the He Family is also a major family in Han Shan Cheng.

The He Family's head is a Martial Sovereign; the Family Head will personally restrain the opponent.

But no one knows whether the He Family still has other hidden cards!

Gu Ren's gaze stared far off in the direction of Han Shan Cheng.

Believe in the Family Head, believe in everyone, we will surely turn danger into safety!

Han Shan Cheng.

While Gu Pan and the others had not yet returned to Wu Shan Cheng,

Gu Han and Gu Chen brothers, along with the Iron Blood Mercenary Group, returned from the Thousand Year Cold Valley and arrived outside Han Shan Cheng.

The atmosphere of Han Shan Cheng.

Seeing the tense atmosphere of people coming and going from the city, Gu Han furrowed his brows,

It seems different from when we left.

Xiao Qing is still immersed in the joy of the abundant harvest and gathering the goods.

Upon hearing Gu Han's words, he also was slightly startled.

He also noticed that something was amiss.

He gave Zhang Mu a look, and Zhang Mu immediately stepped forward to ask the people lining up ahead to enter the city.

But the other party kept silent, as if afraid to provoke any trouble.

After Zhang Mu reported the situation, facing this, even Xiao Qing wore a Furrowed Brow.

「Han Shan Cheng must have encountered some major incident, otherwise the usually Good Thing Han Shan Cheng populace would all avoid it like snakes and scorpions。」

Gu Chen also spoke in a deep voice,

「We are after all outsiders, unfamiliar with this place, so it's best to be cautious. 」

Gu Han nodded in agreement.

The troop moved forward, and soon it was Gu Han and company's turn for the city entry inspection.

Gu Han took out a token engraved with his own name.

In Mu Shan Cheng, Gu Han can either scan his face or use his military post token.

But in other cities, one must use their respective identity tokens.

This is also a state policy formulated by Ben Lang Guo to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Identity tokens are similar to Gu Han's ID from his previous life.

However, when the city guard took Gu Han's identity token and glanced at it, his pupils suddenly contracted.

He subtly gestured to the city guard behind him.

Immediately, dozens of city guards gathered toward this side.

Seeing this, those who had just passed inspection and entered the city immediately slipped away.

Hiding in a corner, they furtively observed the situation at the city gate.

The people behind Gu Han and company also hurried to keep their distance, fearing to be implicated by Gu Han.

In an instant, besides the city guards, there was nobody near the city gate.

Only Gu Han and his party of twenty remained in place.

The city patrol guards stationed around the city gate also received the news and came to surround them.

The city patrol guards, some armed with spears, others with shields, surrounded Gu Han and company.

Even the dullest person would now realize that something is amiss!

Xiao Qing's heart gave a jolt, and he immediately had Zhang Mu step forward.

Zhang Mu took a bag containing raw stones and stuffed it into a city guard's hand.

「Sir, I don't know what happened in Han Shan Cheng to cause such a commotion. 」

The city guard pocketed the bag without a trace, glanced at Xiao Qing and company, and said coldly,

「I think you're not with that gang of bandits; get lost. 」

「If you delay our capture of the Gu Family's bandits, you'll bear the consequences! 」

The city guard did not deliberately lower his voice.

His words naturally reached the ears of everyone present, including Gu Han and company.

Gu Han struggled to suppress his inner anger and growled,

「Second Uncle Xiao, this matter has nothing to do with you; you should go first. 」

Second Uncle Xiao looked at Gu Han's back and let out a deep breath.

「The matter of Little Brother Gu is the affair of my Iron Blood Mercenary Group. 」

「Today, whoever gives Little Brother Gu a hard time is effectively giving my Iron Blood Mercenary Group a hard time! 」