The younger generation below looked at each other in bewilderment, but no one spoke. They weren't stupid; they had at least seen through the shady dealings between the Second Elder and Mu Feng. They had been eager to try, but now they didn't even want to go, let alone lead the team.
"Since no one is willing to go, let us assign someone," said the second elder.
Everyone's heart was in suspense, fearing that the Second Elder would drop a heavy burden on their hands. It wasn't that they lacked kinship and wouldn't help, but their limited strength meant they couldn't shoulder such a heavy responsibility.
"Mu Hanyan, as the eldest son of the city lord and the eldest son of the family head, you are equivalent to the direct descendant of the three generations of our Black Stone City Mu family. This time when we go to Black Stone City, you will lead the team." The second elder pretended to be thoughtful and was silent for a moment, then looked at Mu Hanyan and said.
"Me?" Mu Hanyan narrowed her eyes slightly. In the past, things like this had never happened to her. After all, her strength was too weak, and she was too disappointing. No one wanted to see her get into trouble.
Something unusual happened today. The second elder chose her.
"Yes, it's you. I heard that Han Yan has changed for the better recently and has made great progress. Even the younger generations of the Zhao and Zhou families have suffered losses at your hands. Second Grandfather is also happy for you. This time, Second Grandfather is waiting to see you show your prowess and help your fourth uncle Ziqing return safely." The second elder said with a wry smile.
Mu Hanyan certainly understood that others did not choose her before because they completely looked down on her and were not even interested in tricking her. Although her notoriety has become more and more notorious recently, her performance is indeed much better than before. She is like a completely different person. The Second Elder has become wary of her and is looking for an opportunity to harm him.
Don't be fooled by his pleasant words. Once he messes up, he will surely be met with strict family discipline. Labels like being ignorant of the situation and stubborn will befall him without hesitation. I guess a beating or a few months of solitary confinement would be the least of his problems.
"No, this is a matter concerning our third branch. How can we let Brother Han Yan take the lead? Let me lead the team." Mu Nan saw the sinister intentions of the second elder and spoke up.
"You? Do you have the strength to defeat Mu Feng?" The second elder said with a sneer.
Mu Nan was speechless. His strength as a third-rank swordsman was his Achilles' heel! The people heading to Xiushui City this time were definitely the best of the younger generation. With his limited strength, he couldn't convince them at all. Leading the team would only lead to bad things.
Even Mu Hanyan was speechless after hearing what the Second Elder said. As the saying goes, the stick that sticks out gets the better of you. Who had let her defeat Mu Feng? Now that Mu Feng's "internal injuries" hadn't healed, and they were at her hands, who else could shoulder this heavy responsibility besides her?
Seeing Mu Nan speechless, the second elder smiled smugly, as if everything was calculated.
"Okay, then I'll go." Mu Hanyan said calmly.
Looking at the Second Elder's fake smile, Mu Hanyan remained calm, but snorted inwardly, "Aren't you going to take this opportunity to deal with me? Well, I'll give you this chance. Let's see who has the last laugh!"
"Okay, then it's settled. I'll start calling the names now. Those whose names are called should step out and go back to pack their bags. You will leave for Xiushui City with Han Yan tomorrow morning." The second elder finished speaking and began to call the names, "Mu Ze, Mu Xitian, Mu Jie, Mu Yuying..."
As their names were called, they all stepped out of the line, each with a grimace on their face. This mission was bound to be incredibly difficult, and they had no time to hide, so of course they couldn't be happy.
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