Before the Li people could cry out, the Jiang family covered their mouths with their hands...
During the daytime barbecue, everyone recognized each other and identified the Jiang family members, and the Li people gradually relaxed.
Jiang's men led each household out and had them stand guard in the corners of the walls, where they could hear the sounds coming from the direction of the altar but would not be easily spotted.
The people talking on the altar weren't deliberately lowering their voices...
Because the night was still and the space was vast, the sound traveled clearly and far.
The conversation on the altar continued.
In Lin Hong's view, this might be the last conversation between him and his partner's older brother, so there was nothing to hide.
"You said I blocked you or Lin Bei, and I admit that..."
To say I'm blocking the path of my people—I simply cannot agree with that!
Li Guang said solemnly.
Lin Hong's lips twitched. "Staying on the mountain, what kind of life are the people living now?"
If we cooperate with those who come to the island, the resources on the island and at sea will be inexhaustible...
"Even if we weren't incredibly wealthy, we wouldn't be struggling to make ends meet like we are now!"
This was perhaps the first time Lin Hong had expressed his thoughts so frankly.
In the past, when communicating with Li Guang, I would try to be discreet, but now I can't care about that anymore.
On the altar, of the ten Song brothers, except for Wen Shishi, who was carried to the abbot's side by Song Chengxin beforehand...
All ten people were tied to the pillars, in twos and threes.
The men who tied them up stood on either side, holding torches in their hands.
The Song brothers didn't make a single move to struggle.
They stood back to back, seemingly resigned to their fate.
Li Guang glanced at the Song family members out of the corner of his eye, then quickly looked away.
Li Guangdao said, "If it's about cooperating with reliable people, as the head of the clan, I certainly don't object..."
But if you're talking about luring sea pirates, who commit all sorts of evil deeds, to the island, have you considered the consequences?!
Lin Hong's eyes widened, his face flushed, "Consequences? The consequences will also be borne by the Dayin people and other tribes on the island..."
What does it matter to us? As long as they bring us live cattle, grain, tools, and slaves...
Why should we think so much?!
"so!"
Li Guang raised his voice, "How is your thinking any different from that of a pirate at sea?!"
They disregard the lives of others, treating the rest of the island like livestock...
If this continues, order will be disrupted, and a war with the Great Yin Dynasty is inevitable!
At that time, the lives of the tribe will be destroyed.
We don't need to argue about this. Li Mu is easy to defend but difficult to attack. If we really push the Dayin Dynasty to that point, it can wear us down for several years!
At that time, will you expect sea bandits to rescue your people, or will you believe in the survival of the fittest...?
Even if the village is destroyed and all the clansmen are captured, just as you once hoped, the Dayin people will be enslaved...
"Is this the fate you wanted to see our people brought to this state?!"
Don't give me that nonsense!
Lin Hong raised his voice, "You're too kind-hearted and have too many concerns, so our Li Village has made no progress in your hands!"
If we don't take a chance, who knows what the outcome will be?!
The expression on Li Guang's face was beyond words; it could no longer be described as mere disappointment.
He had such a madman hiding in his life, and today was the first time he had truly gotten to know him.
"Gambling?! Do you even know what you're betting with?!"
"You're using the lives of the entire village as pawns in your game?!"
Li Guang was overcome with anger and grief, his face contorted in pain, and he suddenly clutched his chest...
He spat out a mouthful of blood, which splattered onto the altar. His body tilted and he collapsed instantly.
"father!"
Li Jing was shocked and immediately supported her father, her gaze wandering helplessly...
Finally, it fell on Song Chenghou and Song Chengfeng beside him.
Song Chenghou nodded to her, and with just a glance, Li Jing calmed down considerably.
Looking at Song Chengfeng...
The latter swaggered off the wooden post, impatiently flicking the rope...
Looking at his brothers who were still tied up, he asked, "Can you untie yourselves?"
The other brothers all shook their heads, signaling him to hurry and save the clan leader...
The others struggled slightly, then untied the ropes around their backs and helped each other.
Song Chengfeng stepped down a few paces, checked Li Guang's pulse, and gave Lin Hong a mocking look...
He turned to Li Jing and said, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can steal my kills!"
Even gods couldn't do it!
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