Next to Benson was a man Wu Yu didn't recognize. He was dressed in a gorgeous black suit and was holding a wine glass, slowly savoring the delicious wine inside.

Wu Yu didn't recognize this person, but the other adventurers were different. Layton was the first to ask in surprise.

"Sir Sheriff, what are you doing here?"

The sheriff was an official position established by the emperor to check and balance the lords in various regions. Although they could not interfere with the lords' decrees, they controlled the local judicial power. In other words, if anyone in the area violated the laws of the empire, the sheriff would not be the one to judge them, but the lord. This was to prevent lords from abusing their power and causing the local people to suffer.

Sheriffs themselves don't have much power, but unfortunately, they have powerful backers, so almost no one wants to offend them.

"Baron Benson said he has just bought a bottle of fine wine of considerable value and invited me to taste it. Is there a problem?" The sheriff seemed somewhat displeased that his pleasantries had been ruined, and his tone was not polite.

The adventurers, who had come with great momentum, all became dejected upon seeing the sheriff, and not one of them dared to step forward.

Wu Yu had a bad feeling; he'd been tricked. He whispered to Layton beside him, "Who is this guy? Why do you all seem so afraid of him?"

“This guy is the sheriff of Green Town. Attacking a nobleman in front of him is tantamount to suicide. He can’t do anything to us now, but once he goes back and gathers his men, we’ll all be in jail. Let’s go find Jack and deal with his situation. We can’t touch Benson,” Layton said helplessly.

After listening, Wu Yu, although he didn't know what a sheriff was, at least understood that these adventurers were useless.

He had no choice but to rely on himself. Wu Yu braced himself and first tested the waters: "Benson, did you know I would come?"

“Of course, I’ve been operating here for months. What makes that kid Jack think he can compete with me? I’m not afraid to tell you now, I have eyes and ears all over Green Town. I’ve seen everything Jack has done since he came back.” Benson seemed to think he had the victory in his grasp and was also interested in wasting time talking to Wu Yu.

"That Jack kid probably used a diversionary tactic, using himself to lure my men away before sending these adventurers to deal with me. He's got guts, but unfortunately, Jack's only flaw is that he's too naive. There are many people willing to risk their lives for him, but there are also quite a few who will betray him."

"When I learned that he had those adventurers wait for his message tonight, I saw through his entire scheme. With the sheriff here, I'd like to ask you one question: who among you dares to lay a hand on me?"

The adventurers all looked troubled; despite Benson's provocation, they dared not speak out.

Wu Yu knew he had failed this time, so he made a clean break and didn't want to waste time with Benson. He said directly, "Let's go and help Jack."

"It's no use. If you go there now, you'll just be collecting his corpse," Benson said sarcastically.

"Tch, even if Jack can't beat you, he can still run away. It's hard to kill someone of the same level, not to mention Jack is stronger than your group of men." Wu Yuchun thought Benson was just trying to scare her. After all, Jack wasn't the kind of person who liked to boast. If he said he could escape, then he definitely could.

"Haha, I know my genius nephew much better than you do," Benson said, shaking his head with pity as he looked at Wu Yu.

“Jack is a genius that our family has only seen once in a century. Even if we compare him to other superhumans of the same level across the entire continent, it would be hard to find anyone stronger than him. So do you think I would just send a few fifth-level beings to deal with him?”

Wu Yu's heart sank as he suddenly realized a terrifying situation.

Seeing Wu Yu's expression, Benson pointed to his injured leg and said smugly.

“That’s right. Jack was able to ambush me successfully, partly because I was careless, and partly because I made my men hide their strength.”

“Jack is not facing an ordinary fifth-tier superhuman now; that is a sixth-tier being, who is at the pinnacle of mortals!”

Benson asserted, "Even someone as strong as Jack wouldn't last three moves against him."