No sooner had the Song brothers been dragged away than Jiang's men immediately sprang to their feet...
They subdued Lin Hong's men and brought the rest of them to their senses.
Some people were left behind, while the rest were led by Jiang Xinyu and Steward Qin to join Li Jing's men.
Using the medicinal powder given to them beforehand, they sniffed it under the noses of the Li people...
They went from being unconscious to being fast asleep.
The entrance to Li Jing's house was heavily guarded by Lin Hong's men...
After returning home, Li Jing immediately escaped through the back door and rejoined his men...
They weren't trapped inside, but the clan leader was.
Without witnessing it firsthand, deep down, I'll still cling to a last shred of hope for Deputy Clan Chief Lin Hong...
I don't believe he would go this far.
Those who opened the gate tied the people up and rescued the clan leader...
When they arrived at the altar, Lin Hong's men were standing in a row, tying the Song family members to pillars.
"Lin Hong, what are you doing?!"
Li Guang roared, his expression one of deep anguish.
Lin Hong was somewhat surprised to see Li Guang suddenly.
But upon seeing Li Guang's expression and then Li Jing beside her, along with the people she brought, the panic lasted only a moment...
Lin Hong quickly regained his composure and put on his usual smile. "My dear brother, didn't you see it?"
Why are you asking me what I'm doing?!
Li Guang stepped forward, while Li Jing and his men surrounded him from behind and to his sides, in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Stepping onto the altar, Li Guang questioned, "Was this your idea alone, or were others involved?!"
Lin Hong cautiously surveyed his surroundings, finding the village as quiet and deathly still as ever...
There was no movement from the direction of the council chamber, so he was relieved and smiled without saying a word.
He didn't bother to hide the sarcasm in his eyes, and slightly raised his chin, glancing at Li Guang.
"Chieftain, is what you want to ask whether I should participate?"
The witch doctor walked out from behind the altar and came to the two of them.
His expression remained calm and composed, without the slightest sign of confusion.
Li Guang's eyes shifted, revealing disappointment, regret, and hurt.
He and the witch doctor had been companions since childhood, and decades had passed in the blink of an eye; he had always treated them with respect.
Even as he became increasingly self-serving, he never let himself lose face in front of others.
As for Lin Hong, Li Guang was well aware of his considerable ambitions.
Even subconsciously, they are willing to accept this outcome.
As long as Lin Bei possesses leadership skills, can protect his people, and guide the village towards a better future...
It's not impossible for Li Jing to be freed from village affairs, to focus on being a wife and mother, and to live a simple life...
But to my surprise, they were in such a hurry!
When Li Jing escaped through the back door, he asked him to come with him.
But Li Guang suggested that staying at home would deceive those people and draw their attention away...
But deep down, he was gambling that Lin Hong wouldn't be so ruthless as to harm him...
As a result, he lost completely.
"Brother, don't look like that. It's all about winning or losing, we're willing to accept the consequences of our bet."
Lin Hong's voice was chillingly cold.
Li Guang chuckled softly, mocking himself.
If it weren't for the planning of these young people, the entire village would be ruined in his hands today.
What good can come of these heartless people falling into the hands of our clansmen?!
"You're right, I really have nothing to complain about, I'm just wondering..."
What have I done to wrong you that made you all collude and act so hastily?
Li Guang remained neither humble nor arrogant, showing no sign of the humiliation of a defeated person.
Lin Hong believed that he was merely bluffing, wearing a victor's smile...
He was shocked by Li Guang's "naivety" and then bent over laughing.
Those around him burst into laughter, their smugness evident.
"Haha, my good brother, how can you be so naive?"
Don't tell me you really don't know why I did this!
Li Guang remained composed and asked in return, "Because I'm blocking your way?"
Lin Hong slowly stood up. "Not bad!"
Now that things have come to this, brother, I'm not going to beat around the bush with you anymore!
You are indeed blocking our way, not only ours, but also the way of the Li people!
While they were talking, Jiang Xinyu and his men went from house to house, gently waking the sleeping people...
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