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As soon as these words were spoken, countless people stopped drinking and looked towards the main seat.
There was curiosity, surprise, and resentment in those eyes.
Not to mention the people in the Red Flag Gang, even Lu Jian felt nervous. The question was really tricky and difficult to answer.
Facing these gazes, Cheng Xi nodded calmly: "Of course it's true."
There was a sudden commotion, and someone from the Qingfeng Gang immediately stood up. Yan Yuan didn't wait for them to speak, as he also stood up and said loudly, "I come from a military background and once served under General Qiu. This time, I've gotten to know quite a few heroes from the Qingfeng Gang."
Is this a preemptive move, as they are unwilling to join forces with the remnants of General Qiu's army?
Unfortunately, it was too late, and he had already led his troops to help.
You didn't say a word when I asked for help, but now that it's time for compensation, you are putting on airs. Do you have any shame?
Yan Yuan's answer was so quick and direct that it left some people speechless. However, Shen Feng laughed and clapped his hands. "I was wondering how Brother Yan could be so formidable. It turns out he comes from an extraordinary background. Although I am not talented, I admire General Qiu greatly. It is a great honor to be able to fight alongside Brother Yan."
This was a very smooth statement, and it gave Yan Yuan enough face. However, no one relaxed their nerves. If it was really that easy to resolve, it wouldn't be the famous Shen Fengchen Sanda.
As expected, after praising him, Shen Feng sighed softly, "Speaking of which, our Qingfeng Gang is a well-known gang on the sea. We usually rob the rich to help the poor, and kill officials to open warehouses. How can we avenge a provincial governor?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Gandang stood up and shouted angrily: "My brother died at the hands of old dog Qiu. You want me to avenge him? Don't dream on!"
He is the leader of the Qingfeng Gang's assault fleet, and needless to say he has a hot temper.
As soon as these curse words came out, Yan Yuan pressed the long sword at his waist and glared angrily. Behind him, a group of people stood up.
Now the lively atmosphere disappeared, countless people stood up and slammed the table, and the two sides immediately became hostile.
Seeing that things were not going well, Lu Jian suddenly spoke up: "This time it was the government troops who were intimidating, not the Red Flag Gang who were plotting. Brother Shen, what you said is a bit biased."
Facing this smoother, Shen Feng smiled nonchalantly, "Of course I know that, but if it's not revenge, what are you after, Brother Cheng? The Red Flag Gang doesn't go ashore to plunder, nor do they rob merchant ships along the way. Could it be that they still care about General Qiu and are hoping for the imperial court's surrender?"
This question was even more pointed than the previous one, and it went straight to the foundation of the Red Flag Gang.
What they did was not like pirates, or even like ordinary sea merchants. Instead, they acted more like soldiers who went out to do business.
Those who are not of our race must have different hearts. This is a universal truth. It is not surprising that this would cause other pirates to feel wary.
And this is really hard to explain.
Yan Yuan became nervous for a moment. He only thought of the first level, but he didn't expect Shen Feng to use the Red Flag Gang's rules to make trouble. How should he respond and how should he convince the other party?
Lu Jian frowned slightly. Shen Feng was indeed a cunning man. He wanted to suppress Cheng Xi directly and even wanted to take this opportunity to shake the foundation of the Red Flag Gang. No wonder he chose such a subordinate to come.
He could lure her with benefits, but he had to reach an agreement with Cheng Xi first. Now he just hoped that she could keep her composure and use some perfunctory words.
Cheng Xi didn't look at everyone in the room, but instead stared at Shen Feng. He suddenly asked, "Do you think I will definitely avenge General Qiu?"
Shen Feng was stunned and laughed: "What else?"
He has a pair of extremely beautiful willow-leaf eyes, which naturally show charm on a woman.
But on the body of such a great man on the sea, it became a divine light radiating outwards, imposing and at the same time smiling, with an elusive sense of elegance.
No wonder this "eye knife" has become one of Shen Feng's signature skills.
But what Cheng Xi looked at was not his eyes, but what was in his eyes. He was indeed confident and full of interest.
The Red Flag Gang had been established for a year and had never harassed civilians or attacked counties, nor had it made a big fuss and raised the banner of seeking justice for General Qiu.
This can be seen as accumulating strength and waiting for the day to raise an army, but it can also be seen as a group of deserters trying to flatter themselves and win people's hearts.
How did Shen Feng determine that she had reasons to seek revenge?
Unless he knew her identity and her close relationship with General Qiu.
He saw that she was a woman.
In just a moment, Cheng Xi figured out the key.
This also explains why Shen Feng repeatedly pretended to be intimate with her and wanted to put his arm around her shoulder.
The two of them have no relationship, and getting too close rashly will not make people feel good about them. How could a smart person like Shen Feng be so tactless when facing a possible ally?
Maybe what he wanted was not flirting, but the touch itself. No matter how much he looked like a woman, a man's bones felt different from a woman's, and Shen Feng was probably the one who knew this best.
No wonder he said "You are still as charming as before" when they met this time. A teenager of fifteen or sixteen would change a lot in a year, and when Lu Jian rescued her, the previous speculation probably became a certainty.
He saw his biggest "weakness" and made up his mind to grab it easily.
He is truly a cruel and ruthless opportunist.
Unfortunately, she didn't want to be controlled by others. Cheng Xi laughed: "Yes, I will indeed avenge General Qiu."
Shen Feng was stunned by these words, but Hu Gandang overturned the table and cursed loudly. Even Zou Wu, who was sitting next to him, stood up and said coldly, "My nephew also died at the hands of Qiu Sheng. I don't know how many people in the Qingfeng Gang died when the government troops swept the sea. Boss, don't you care about your own brothers?"
Lu Jian's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, Cheng Xi admitted it too readily. There was no room for maneuver now. How could he calm the public anger?
Amid the clamor, Cheng Xi also stood up, his cold eyes sweeping around. "Our entire family has been annihilated. How can such a blood feud remain unrevenged? General Qiu is my father. The Dagan court is the enemy of my entire Qiu clan."
For a moment, the entire courtyard fell silent. The next moment, Zou Wu sneered, "Boss Cheng must have lost his mind. Where did Qiu Sheng get his son?"
Cheng Xi did not answer. Instead, she raised her hand and pulled off the hairpin on her head. She gently brushed her long black hair and let it fall over her shoulders. "My late father did not have a son, but he did have a daughter."
Her voice also changed. It was no longer deliberately lowered, but became clearer and crisper, just like an ordinary woman.
There was a loud crash, and someone knocked over the tables and chairs. Some people screamed, some were at a loss, and more people opened their eyes wide and looked at the woman who was standing proudly in the main seat.
The leader of the Red Flag Gang is actually a woman?
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