Help? You really think highly of yourself. With your limited strength, I can kill a whole row of them with just one finger. Mu Hanyan thought unhappily.
The expressions of the others were also very strange. It was really ignorant and fearless that they said such words to Mu Hanyan.
"Master Sha has misunderstood. I am not here to ask for your help. But according to the information I received, those criminals are likely to attack Pingchuan City. Therefore, the purpose of our visit is to thoroughly investigate Pingchuan City and find the criminal as soon as possible. If this person is not eliminated, I don’t know how many innocent people will suffer at his hands." Mu Hanyan said.
Mu Hanyan didn't reveal Zhan Yuan's identity or origins. Her plan was to enter the city and conduct a thorough search. If she found him, she would provoke him out of the city for a life-or-death duel to prevent any casualties. Given the pride of the Demon Emperor Zhan Yuan, he surely wouldn't refuse. Who would have thought Sha Mingyuan would refuse her entry, even offering a divine decree? This was the will of the Divine Lord, representing supreme authority in the Divine Continent. So, she couldn't force her way in, so she had to consult with Sha Mingyuan.
"Hahahaha, they are just some blind bandits. Although my Pingchuan City cannot be said to be impregnable, not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can break in." Sha Mingyuan laughed conceitedly.
"Master Sha, that bandit is probably not as simple as you think. His name is Zhan..." Mu Hanyan didn't want to reveal Zhan Yuan's origins, because no one would believe it, but seeing that Sha Mingyuan didn't take it seriously at all, she had to tell it.
"Chief Priest Mu, you don't need to say more. Pingchuan City is not under the jurisdiction of your Huayu Temple, and there is no need for outsiders to interfere." Who knew that before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Sha Mingyuan.
"Chengyang, close the city gates. No one is allowed to enter or leave before the thousand-year ancestor worship is over. If anyone dares to offend my Pingsha City, they will be killed without mercy." Sha Mingyuan ordered Sha Chengyang as he walked towards the city.
"Oh, oh, it's the master of the family." The appearance of the divine decree left Sha Chengyang stunned. He had never imagined that his family actually possessed such a treasure. However, he quickly came to his senses. With this divine decree, Pingchuan City was on par with the Twelve Divine Temples. Even the chief priests of the other temples could no longer control him. No longer worried as before, he led his men to close the city gates.
"Master Sha, do you really want to ignore the lives of the Sha family members? And the people in the city, don't you care about their lives?" Mu Hanyan said angrily.
This old man is too stubborn and too conceited. Does he really think that with his strength and the small Pingchuan City, he can stop Zhan Yuan?
"You are exaggerating. They are just a few bandits. The disciples of my Sha family are not so incapable of self-protection. As for these untouchables, let them die. What does it matter if they die?" Sha Mingyuan said disapprovingly.
Upon hearing this, the people inside and outside the city all looked gloomy.
"Okay, you Sha family are seeking your own death, but these people cannot die with you." Mu Hanyan said angrily.
"Whether they are dead or alive is not your concern. If they don't want to stay in Pingchuan City, they can go wherever they want. I won't force them to stay." Sha Mingyuan said with a sneer.
The faces of the people around showed deep sorrow and helplessness. They had also heard about the bloodbaths in villages across the country some time ago. Seeing the chief priests of each hall coming to Pingchuan City together to warn the public, it was obviously a serious matter, and they believed Mu Hanyan's words to 80%.
However, they had no choice. Within a radius of thousands of miles, there was no place to provide them with shelter except Pingchuan City. If they stayed, their chances of survival would at least be much better than wandering in the wilderness. After all, the bandits might not really come, right?
"Since you said so, I won't force you. I am Mu Hanyan, the chief priest of Huayu. If you are willing, you can follow me back to Huayu City and become the people of my Huayu Temple." Mu Hanyan took a deep breath and shouted loudly to the tens of thousands of people in Pingchuan City.
She had never had a good impression of the Sha family. Since Sha Mingyuan refused to listen, she was too lazy to say any more nonsense. If they wanted to die, let them do it. As long as other people were not harmed, she would have a clear conscience.
Mu Hanyan's words were like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, stirring up waves. The disheartened refugees all looked up at her in surprise, hardly able to believe their ears.
Their ancestors have been wandering in the wilderness for generations. Even being able to enter the main city of the temple to seek temporary refuge is often a great blessing for them. Being able to own a piece of territory of their own is a luxury in their dreams. They don’t even dare to imagine that one day they can become the citizens of the main city of the temple.
"Sir, are you...are you serious?" The girl rescued by Jiang Qiling looked at Mu Hanyan in disbelief, and the other refugees had the same expression.
Having seen the ups and downs of life and suffered from contempt and bullying, they are at a loss when good luck suddenly comes to them.
"With so many high priests present, would I speak nonsense?" Mu Hanyan said with a smile.
"Everyone here, including the people of Pingchuan City, can follow me and become the people of Huayu City if they are willing." After saying that, Mu Hanyan said in the direction of Pingchuan City.
Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone. Suddenly, the city was in an uproar.
They had heard about Huayu City accepting refugees, and they were filled with longing. However, the journey was too long, and they couldn't use teleportation arrays. If they migrated on foot, they would probably die in the wilderness before they even got halfway, so it was just a thought. But now the situation was different. If they followed Mu Hanyan, could she really watch them die halfway?
"Sir, we will follow you." The refugees who were queuing up to prepare for the process did not hesitate at all. They packed their bags and brought their families and quickly came behind Mu Hanyan.
Inside the city, a large group of people also rushed out.
Mu Hanyan was a little surprised. Logically speaking, these people had a place to stay in the city and even had their own property. There was no way they would easily leave their hometown. Even if they wanted to leave, they would have thought it over carefully and taken their belongings with them. How come they all rushed out so quickly?
But she soon understood. These people, shabby in clothing and thin and pale, were no better off than the refugees outside the city. They were clearly oppressed and exploited by the Sha family on a daily basis. Beyond their survival, their lives were no better than those of the refugees, and none of them had any valuables. Once they had a better place to live, there would be no need for any further consideration.
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