Based on what I knew before, a fourth-rank official could become the lord of a small city, and a third-rank official could become the county magistrate or county lieutenant of a small city. They really couldn't be compared to ordinary bandits.

The leader of the Yu family's guards was a fourth-rank official, while the rest were all third-rank; clearly, those of lower rank wouldn't have survived this long. Unfortunately, they were outnumbered and ultimately destined for defeat and death.

"Who's over there?" The leader of the men in black suddenly turned around. It turned out that the two of them had been talking a little too loudly, and he had noticed them.

"You should leave quickly." Ji Xiaoxi was startled and hurriedly said to Zu An. She had come here to rescue people, but Zu An had come because of her, and she did not want to see him put in danger because of her.

Unfortunately, I had almost used up the medicine powder I brought with me in the mountains, and I didn't know if it would still be enough to deal with these people.

"And what about you?" Zuan was somewhat surprised. Did this little girl intend to stay behind and hold off the enemy?

"Don't worry, I'm capable of protecting myself, and my father is Ji Dengtu, they shouldn't dare to touch me," Ji Xiaoxi said quickly.

Zu An shook his head: "They dare to mess with the world-renowned Yu family, so what are you, the daughter of a local divine doctor?"

Ji Xiaoxi hesitated, thinking to herself that her father was actually very powerful, but before she could say it, Zu An quickly told her, "Hide well and don't come out."

After saying that, he jumped out and shouted, "Hey! In broad daylight, under the clear sky, how dare you commit violence in the street!"

Ji Xiaoxi's mouth gaped open, thinking, "Has he gone mad? What's the difference between running out like this and committing suicide, and he's even provoking the other party like this?"

As expected, the men in black shouted, "Where did this brat come from, daring to meddle in the affairs of our Black Wind Stronghold!"

Zu An was taken aback: "You're from Black Wind Stronghold?"

"Of course, and who are you?" Bao Gang, the leader of the men in black, looked at him warily. He was unsure of who this person was, so he decided to keep his composure for now.

Because of the sudden appearance of an unknown person, the men in black and the Yu family temporarily stopped their attack.

Zu An cupped his hands in greeting: "It's no problem. My name is Cheng Shouping, and I am known in the martial arts world as someone who keeps his word as if it were a treasure."

Ji Xiaoxi, hiding in the bushes, blinked. Who is Cheng Shouping?

The men in black exchanged bewildered glances, seemingly having never heard of such a person before. However, given the circumstances, the fact that the other party remained unfazed suggested that he was no ordinary individual.

Seeing that the two sides were still chatting, the guards from the Yu family became anxious. The leader shouted, "Hero, we are from the Yu family of Yunzhong. If you can lend a helping hand, the Yu family will reward you handsomely!"

Bao Gang's expression changed, and he gave his men a look, signaling them to surround Cheng Shouping's rear. After all, their plan to ambush the Yu family's caravan could not be leaked in the slightest.

"A generous reward?" Zuan asked. "How generous?"

The man from the Yu family was taken aback. Why was this person acting so unpredictably? Shouldn't he usually say something about chivalry without expecting anything in return? But since the other party had asked, he immediately replied, "Although our Yu family dares not claim to be as rich as a country, we can satisfy any desire you may have for gold, silver, treasures, divine weapons, spirit stones, or even fame and titles."

Zu An nodded: "That's good, but I prefer beautiful women. I've heard that your wife was the most beautiful woman in the capital back then. May I have her?"

On the other side of the man in black, Bao Gang was initially worried that this guy with unknown background would interfere and help the Yu family, but when he heard what he said, he was dumbfounded and almost shouted "666". Seeing that the other party was walking in this direction, he signaled his men not to surround him, but to just be on guard.

The Yu family guard's face darkened: "You must be joking, sir."

Zuan shrugged: "I'm not joking. As long as your wife is willing to spend one night with me, I'll help you get rid of these Black Wind Stronghold people."

Ji Xiaoxi blushed. This guy was clearly... but he pretended to be a lecher.

She knew Zu'an's background, but the Yu family didn't. The guards glared at him angrily.

Yu Bin's anger level increased by 99!

Yu Jun's anger level increased by 99!

Yu Meng's anger level increased by 99!

...

Looking at the stacks of anger points in the background, Zuan felt that this system was a perfect match for him. Earning anger points was incredibly easy. The only pity was that he got the keyboard too late. If it had been a few years earlier, with his skills on the forum, he probably would have earned enough anger points to ascend to immortality.

To his surprise, Madam Yu didn't contribute any anger points. Did she not care at all?

Zu An ignored the murderous glares from the guards and turned to Bao Gang, saying, "I have always admired the Black Wind Stronghold, but I regret that I have never had the chance to join. Today is a good opportunity. I wonder if this brother will take me in? I don't want anything, I just want to capture Madam Yu and share some of the spoils with her."

Yu Bin's anger level increased by 99!

Yu Jun's anger level increased by 99!

Yu Meng's anger level increased by 99!

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Happy Children's Day! May you all always have a young heart.

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