After hearing what Brother Li said, Xu Nian fell silent for a moment, which was rare for her.
This was due to her lack of consideration, which placed the villagers under the control of others.
But things have come to this point, and Xu Nian can't just give up; she has to take responsibility.
"snort."
Meanwhile, Gu Zhan, who was standing to the side, could no longer restrain himself. He stepped forward, picked up his sword, and pressed it against Brother Li's throat.
"Why are you talking so much? Once I kill you, everything will be settled."
He was a calm person, but seeing Brother Li threatening Xu Nian like this, he couldn't help but feel dissatisfied.
Gu Zhan wouldn't allow anyone to treat the young girl casually, not even himself.
Seeing this, Brother Li involuntarily swallowed, his heart trembling.
He could tell that Gu Zhan was different from Xu Nian; he genuinely intended to kill him.
Moreover, Gu Zhan looked like a seasoned veteran, so I had no chance to escape.
Just as Brother Li was racking his brains to try and create an opportunity for himself, Xu Nian spoke up leisurely.
"Let him go, he might still be useful."
Upon hearing this, a knowing glint flashed in Gu Zhan's eyes. He withdrew his hand and naturally stood beside Xu Nian.
Feeling his gaze, Xu Nian lowered her voice, "We'll have to see the city lord sooner or later. If we kill him rashly, it might cause unnecessary trouble."
Upon hearing this, Gu Zhan nodded, his face remaining indifferent, as if he hadn't been the one who drew the sword just now.
Brother Li struggled to his feet again, his eyes now filled with ferocity.
If he hadn't been forced by circumstances, why would he have brought this up with Xu Nian?
Seeing his indignant expression, Xu Nian casually curled the corners of her lips and said, "Lead the way."
Faced with Xu Nian's arbitrary orders, Brother Li was extremely angry.
In this city, he was second only to the emperor!
Why should Xu Nian, a mere little girl, treat him like this?
Xu Nian saw through his thoughts at a glance and said calmly, "If you are dissatisfied, I can kill you right now."
As she spoke, Xu Nian raised her hand, and a ghostly blue flame immediately rose from her fair palm.
Brother Li was terrified and could only swallow his anger.
Once we meet the city lord, let's see if you still dare to be so arrogant!
Driven by Li Ge's inner turmoil, Xu Nian followed closely behind him and arrived at the gate of a magnificent mansion.
"Brother Li!"
The guards around him greeted Brother Li with great respect, which comforted him somewhat.
As soon as he approached the mansion, Gu Zhan subconsciously gripped his unsheathed sword and looked around.
This mansion inexplicably gave him a sense of danger.
Xu Nian shared the same thought.
For some reason, she always felt that this mansion gave her a feeling that was both strange and familiar.
Before Xu Nian could investigate further, Brother Li said curtly, "It's just ahead. I advise you to show some respect!"
Although he had been severely punished, his long-standing pampered life had still made him somewhat arrogant.
Xu Nian smiled noncommittally at this.
She was too lazy to pay attention to Brother Li, so she just let him talk.
Seeing Xu Nian's nonchalant attitude, Brother Li's anger intensified.
However, he knew he had no way to deal with Xu Nian, so he swallowed his anger and strode into the mansion.
As soon as she entered, Xu Nian clicked her tongue softly.
She still remembers the houses where the people lived, the dilapidated doors, the straw that was about to grow mold, all of which showed their poverty.
But the mansion before us can only be described as magnificent and resplendent!
Tall pillars stand on both sides, their golden color exuding luxury. In the center, a middle-aged man sits on a huge chair.
The man, dressed in luxurious clothes, held a delicate little cup in his hand and was praising it, saying, "This wine is truly excellent!"
My goodness, does this city lord think he's the emperor?
[Exactly! At that size, we could easily catch him!]
[Thinking about the places where those people live, I just want to slap this guy's face until it's swollen; he clearly has money!]
Gu Zhan had the same thought and looked up to firmly remember the city lord's face.
Afterwards, he might lead a large force to capture this person.
"Oh? You're Xu Nian?"
The city lord, who was focused on tasting the wine, suddenly looked up and saw Xu Nian, and said with a smile.
Xu Nian simply replied, "That's right."
The city lord stood up from his seat and pointed to the side, saying, "That's where I receive guests. Please come with me."
Xu Nian was a little uncomfortable with the city lord's overly familiar manner, but she still followed him.
Brother Li had already been standing behind the city lord, looking every bit the loyal subordinate.
The city lord sat down again, his gaze scanning Xu Nian. "I've heard about the trouble you've caused these past few days. You've got some nerve."
He spoke casually, but his words carried a strong sense of threat.
He was enjoying life as usual when he suddenly received a report that a woman had come to cause trouble.
The city lord initially found it laughable; what kind of storm could a mere girl possibly stir up?
So he let Xu Nian do it, but it wasn't until many of his subordinates suffered losses that the city lord realized—
Xu Nian is definitely not simple!
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian seemed completely unconcerned. "I just taught a few fools a lesson. What, does the city lord think I did a bad job?"
She never came here to beg for mercy, but to tell the city lord that this is what she did, so what?
"You! You are being extremely disrespectful!"
In response, Brother Li was the first to express his dissatisfaction, his eyes blazing with fury.
Xu Nian raised her eyes, her voice cold, "When did it become your place to interrupt our conversation? The city lord's subordinates are all quite pathetic."
Enraged by the insult, Brother Li was about to retort loudly when the city lord stopped him.
"Stop! What kind of behavior is this?" the city lord said sternly.
Although Xu Nian's words were indeed excessive, the city lord still wanted to maintain his image in front of outsiders.
Seeing that the city lord had spoken up to stop him, Brother Li had no right to continue speaking and silently suppressed his anger.
"Actually, there's nothing else I wanted to talk to you about this time."
The city lord fiddled with the small wine cup in his hand, a smile gradually appearing on his face.
"I know your abilities. As long as you become my subordinate, I will forgive all the reckless things you did before."
The city lord looked at the silent Xu Nian and continued speaking with a confident expression.
"And I can provide you with the best treatment, money, food, everything you want, I can give you."
"how?"
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