Everyone looked incredulously in the direction Li Yu was pointing.
When they saw the group of teenagers, everyone was even more astonished:
"Are they those wolf cubs?" a refugee in the front row exclaimed, his voice filled with a sense of absurdity.
"Damn it, it really is the Little Wolf Gang! How could they choose them?" Another voice also carried a strong sense of incomprehension and jealousy.
Whispers arose among the surrounding refugees, who pointed at the children, clearly recognizing this small group that was unusually "famous" among the refugees.
These children, though young, are known for their extreme unity and their reckless, ruthless spirit.
They would fight to the death with adults who were several times stronger than them just to grab a bite to eat. Their hungry, green eyes could send shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned and cunning refugees.
Over time, the other migrants who came with them began to look down on them less and collectively called them the 'Little Wolf Gang'.
The children had witnessed a strange beast resembling a hungry wolf, which not only preyed on refugees but also scared away the adults who bullied them from afar.
So when the friends got together, they accepted the title and settled on this name.
At this moment, the children chosen by Li Yu were also completely stunned and at a loss for what to do.
The slightly older boy at the head of the group, with eyes as sharp as a real wolf cub, looked at Li Yu in disbelief, then pointed to himself, as if confirming something.
Li Yu nodded slightly at him, clearly and affirmatively.
The boy was startled and quickly turned to look at his friends, trying to get confirmation from them.
His friends were equally surprised and nodded vigorously at him.
"Brother Wolf! That hero...that hero chose us!" a younger child exclaimed excitedly.
"Great, Brother Wolf! If we follow the hero, will we... will we have food to eat every day from now on?!" A skinny little boy's eyes were filled with the simplest longing.
Just as the children of the Little Wolf Gang were being struck by this incredible stroke of luck, and were huddled together in joy,
"Wait a minute! Lord Li Yu!"
Wang Gui, who had presented the gold nugget earlier, was the first to recover from his shock. He quickly stepped forward and hurriedly interrupted Li Yu's choice.
His fawning smile now looked incredibly stiff, and he tentatively spoke in a soft voice, offering a reminder:
"What do you mean by this? We just agreed! We've already given away all our possessions!!"
Seeing this, the leader of another faction couldn't help but step forward. His chest heaved violently, clearly barely able to contain his inner turmoil, filled with anger at being mocked.
"He's right, sir. Before you took our money, you promised to take us with you!"
His question was practically squeezed out through clenched teeth:
"As a hero of Zhongzhou, you cannot break your promise."
Li Yu then slowly turned his head, his icy gaze sweeping over the several leaders with grim expressions. His eyes were calm and unwavering, as if he were looking at a flock of chirping sparrows, and he spoke in a cold voice:
"What I meant was... I would consider bringing you along, but I don't necessarily mean I'll bring you along."
He continued in that emotionless tone:
"I have increased the number of places that can be obtained through financial means, but the final decision on who to choose is naturally up to me."
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Upon hearing this, the leaders of the several fierce forces in the front row instantly erupted in uproar!
They felt a rush of blood to their heads, and their vision went black.
Wang Gui was trembling with rage, his face turning a deep purplish-red. That was practically all the wealth of their Wang Family Army! It was all their savings, the very last thing they had prepared for their comeback in Zhongzhou! Their most treasured possessions!
Wang Gui extended a trembling finger, pointing it intently at Li Yu. His lips quivered, as if he wanted to utter the most vicious curse, almost bursting into a tirade.
But his remaining rationality told him that if he dared to speak, he would surely die!
Fear of Li Yu's strength made Wang Gui swallow back even harsher words.
"You! You actually took the money and didn't do the job!" Wang Gui could only manage to utter this weak and feeble accusation, which contained endless resentment.
They had considered the possibility that it might be a scam, but given Li Yu's status, power, and reputation, there was no reason for him to deceive them.
Moreover, they subconsciously could never believe that Li Yu would be so shameless, but reality dealt them the heaviest blow!
No one expected that Li Yu would actually deny what she had just said.
But one of the hot-tempered leaders was clearly not going to suffer such a loss. His eyes were bloodshot, and he stepped forward and roared at Li Yu:
"You're a complete fraud! A hero of Zhongzhou, brazenly deceiving people in public!! You've tarnished Zhongzhou's reputation, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed?"
Seeing that someone dared to speak out and break the ice, the leaders of the other factions, as if they had found an outlet for their anger, hurriedly echoed their sentiments, and the crowd was filled with indignation:
"Yes! Does being a hero give you the right to treat us like monkeys?"
"Give us back our things! They're our lifeline!"
"Give us back our belongings!"
Seeing Li Yu's disdainful look, they finally realized that they had been made fools of!
Having already voluntarily handed over most of the valuables, there's probably no chance of getting them back.
After paying such a huge price, they didn't even get the chance to be chosen.
This means that everything they had invested was in vain.
This enormous disparity and humiliation drove them almost to madness.
Under the menacing gazes of the leaders, Li Yu turned his head slightly, a mocking smile seemingly playing on his lips.
He asked in a soft voice, his tone full of mockery:
"Oh? So how do you plan to take it back?"
A seemingly casual remark, yet like the cold winds of the North, instantly jolted these leaders awake!
A chill ran down the spines of the leaders, freezing their blood, which had been burning with rage.
They could clearly sense an aura emanating from Li Yu that was far more terrifying than any strange beast.
Seeing Li Yu's mocking gaze, as if he were looking at ants, the leaders instantly realized—wasn't this the same expression they had shown when they looked at the helpless refugees?
Utter disgrace!
Bankrupt!
Hope shattered!
They considered themselves superior and bullied vagrants their whole lives, only to be outsmarted by a hero who rose from humble beginnings!
Countless complex emotions of regret gnawed at their hearts like venomous snakes.
The leaders stared intently at Li Yu, their resentment and bitterness almost tangible.
If looks could kill, Li Yu would have been torn to pieces long ago!
"We'll haunt you even as ghosts!" one of the leaders suddenly roared.
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