In a secret place outside the city, the owl who had been missing for many days bowed his head.
"Thank you for your hard work, get up quickly."
Some time ago, Ling Xuewei sent Xiao Xiao to follow the five nobles. They could not escape the unrest in Fuzhou. If they had to appease the people and couldn't deal with them before, how could it be delayed until now?
Ling Xuewei guessed that they would definitely leave after the incident, so she ordered Xiao Xiao to find out where they went.
"Western Sea?"
"Yes, on several islands in..., most of the five nobles' people died on the way back. During the process, they also collided with our soldiers in other places, causing heavy injuries, and were later escaped by them..."
As early as the betrayal of the five nobles, she asked Qingwu to send out clear instructions to the troops stationed in various places, asking them to be careful and guard against them. No need to show mercy when encountering them.
Since they choose to betray, they are enemies.
What's more, the evidence is now conclusive.
Because of their greed, they led wolves into the house and killed many innocent people. They starved to death in the fields and devastated all living beings. These people must be blamed for their death.
"Is anyone watching?"
"My subordinates left a lot of people to watch them before they left. Madam, don't worry, we were very careful and they didn't notice."
“Well done.”
Do they think that with the protection of the West Sea, they can sit back and relax?
"Madam, do you want to do it now?"
"After all, it is within the West China Sea. Zitong is currently conducting reconnaissance on the island. Don't alert others. You guys are like this..."
…
"Master, our people have suffered heavy losses. In addition to our direct disciples and clan members, we have lost most of our disciples. Some of our guests even secretly fled when they saw something was wrong..."
Shan Hongyun looked ugly as he listened to his subordinate's report.
"What's more important is that several other family heads come to our door every day, saying that they want you to complete the contract. The quantity of mithril and fine steel originally promised to them is far from enough. The subordinates have people tell the family that the family head is injured and is in retreat and it is not suitable to see him.
Man, I’m afraid I won’t be able to hold on for long if I keep going like this…”
"Crack!"
"A bunch of old guys!"
Shan Hongyun smashed the teacup directly, his face turned livid with anger, but he accidentally touched the wound, covered his chest and coughed, "Ahem..."
"Master, are you okay? Your injury hasn't healed yet, so don't get angry."
This injury was caused by a fight with the Central Army during the escape. The leading Central Army general had a few brushes, and the family owner almost fell into his hands. If it weren't for the escape weapon, I'm afraid...
"Nothing."
Shan Hongyun adjusted his breathing for a few weeks and took the spirit-restoring elixir, and then he felt better.
Originally, he did use mithril and fine steel to make a deal with the four major families. Otherwise, how could he persuade them to side with him? After all, once the incident happened, it would be a matter of losing their heads.
But he has been plotted against, how can he fulfill his promise at this moment?
"Hall and the others dare to do this, will the head of the family tolerate it?"
"What else can I do? Don't forget, we are still on human territory."
They have completely offended the Eastern Region. If they fall out with Xihai again now, they will really reach a dead end.
"But because of this incident, our family's vitality has been greatly damaged, and the people below are unstable. If there is an attack in the Eastern Region, then..."
"Hmph, now that the Eastern Region itself is in danger, how can it have time to deal with us? Okay, you can go down."
Shan Hongyun waved his hand impatiently and left.
Only when he was alone in the room did he show a solemn look.
Although he can only stay here now, fortunately, he still has a hand.
Open your palm and a box appears.
There are many storage rings in the box.
How could he completely trust such precious things as mithril and refined steel to an outsider?
Shan Hongyun had already transferred part of it to him unknowingly, just in case.
But these are not many, just 20%. Any more will attract attention.
Now, he can only hope that this thing can bring the family back to life as soon as possible.
Shan Hongyun's eyes flickered, and he suddenly sensed something and raised his head suddenly, "Who?"
Suddenly a cold wind blew in the room.
The candle went out.
The surroundings suddenly became dark.
He stood up alertly, the light in his hand flashed, and the sword was already unsheathed...
Suddenly, a warning sign appeared in the back of his head, and when he turned around, he was met with a pair of cold eyes.
"Come on...uh!"
His neck hurt, and he was knocked unconscious before he could call anyone.
A cool breeze blew through the room, and soon it was empty.
This kind of thing also happened within the other four nobles at the same time.
Soon, the five nobles discovered that their master was missing, and the clan immediately became panicked.
"Who is it? Abducted the family heads without a trace?"
"Could it be..."
They looked at each other, and they all guessed a possibility.
Only they have this ability!
I didn’t expect them to find them so quickly!
"Go find the Master of the State immediately!"
"But it seems that the Imperial Master has not returned yet..."
"Oops! All the spiritual messages we sent out were intercepted for no reason!"
"How could this happen?"
At this time, the ground suddenly shook violently!
A dazzling light rose into the sky and enveloped their heads!
"What?"
"Is this... a barrier?"
"not good!"
An elder was the first to notice something was wrong, and immediately controlled the sword to fly out. Bang, Tenacity hit the barrier with a harsh sound, but was blocked back again!
block!
It was inserted hard into the ground, and the sword body was still shaking.
"Someone's trying to trap us!"
"It must be people from the Eastern Region! What should we do now? This place is thousands of kilometers away from the main island of the West Sea. It is remote and uninhabited. The spiritual message we sent has also been intercepted. They came well prepared, and the family heads must have also been attracted by them.
Abducted!"
"Elder, how did they get through the maze of the Western Sea?"
The elder frowned, "Do you think Jiuzun's secret guards are vegetarians? How can they be trapped by this mere confusion?"
"What should I do?"
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The five nobles thought they would be able to sit back and relax once they reached the Western Sea. Unexpectedly, the pursuers from the Eastern Region came so quickly! They even kidnapped their family master quietly!
If you set up a barrier to trap them, aren't they now just a piece of meat, ready to be slaughtered?
"I'm afraid even if we ask for help, people from the West Sea may not be sent over."
They have already lost the value of trading with the West Sea. How can they go to war with the Eastern Territory for them? The terrain here is remote and far away from the main island of the West Sea. It was originally very hidden, but now it has no way to see it. With this barrier,
This place has become a completely isolated prison.
…
"Bang bang!"
There were several noon landings, and accompanied by whimpers, several tied-up people landed on the ground.
Taking away the blinders from them, Shan Hongyun could see at a glance the four masters of the family who were in the same predicament as him.