481 Melee II
Mo Taizhen's expression remained unchanged as he said softly and domineeringly, "If you are unwilling, this agreement is null and void. After this battle, it will be as if this matter never happened."
The Red King was ambitious, the people had suffered for a long time, and he was tyrannical; naturally, everyone had the right to kill him.
Ma Huai and Lu Shuang exchanged a few glances. Lu Shuang nodded slightly, while Ma Huai nodded, seemingly reluctantly but also helplessly.
Seeing that the two of them readily agreed, Mo Taizhen nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his heart. He would be even more satisfied if they died at the hands of the Red King.
'Alright, since that's the case, let's settle this matter.'
Mo Taizhen had just finished speaking when suddenly the token on his body flashed. He silently investigated and his eyes suddenly changed color. Looking at the two people in front of him, he said in a low voice, "You two should not break your promise, right? There's no time like the present. Tonight, let's go and meet this Red King."
Let's see what arrogant abilities the dead possessed.
Ma Huai and Lu Shuang's expressions changed slightly. They were now in a dilemma. If they didn't go, they would probably offend the Xuanji Sect completely.
The two nodded slightly. Elder Lu Shuang suddenly appeared in her hand with a long whip, its golden threads shimmering, adding to her allure. Mo Taizhen was slightly taken aback and sighed inwardly, "Witch."
"The Red King is preparing to attack Wuma Prefecture tonight, a night raid. He likely won't bring many troops, making this a perfect opportunity. If the Red King dies, the previous agreement remains unchanged; you can do as you please within the Red King's territory."
Ma Huai and Lu Shuang's eyes gleamed with excitement. If the Red King's border were sealed off, and the Xuanji Sect turned a blind eye, it would be a good grazing ground.
The crops are ripe and ready for harvest, providing a stable source of income and promising a bright future.
The two exchanged wary glances, knowing they couldn't believe everything, but it wouldn't hurt to make a quick profit. If it were true, then they might have a chance to achieve immortality in the future.
Ma Huai's eyes turned slightly cold, and he chuckled softly, "Half."
"Half." Vice Leader Lu smiled, his eyes brimming with undisguised excitement.
"Let's go." Mo Taizhen said softly.
On the other side, Master Dongming, having received orders, also led twenty inner disciples of the sect quickly.
In the Five Horses Mansion, the Lei family head or the Lei Mansion head would send more people to strengthen night patrols. Naturally, the wealthy families in the city would need to contribute some money, and other commoners would also need to contribute some money.
Living in the prefectural city is certainly not easy.
"The master is here to collect money again today, one cent each. Alas, I don't know if we can hold on any longer. If it really doesn't work out, we should move out of the city." A woman with graying hair sobbed softly.
The man beside him, also frowning, whispered, "Wait a little longer. It's even more dangerous outside the city. Let's wait a little longer."
Being in the city, there's not much else to do, and leaving the city would probably be even more unsafe.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps sounded outside, accompanied by shouts of fear and disbelief: "The Red King is attacking! Everyone run! Run!"
The couple, frowning in distress, looked at their sleeping child. The wife rushed over anxiously and whispered, "The Red King is here. We'd better run!"
The man shook his head slightly and said in a low voice, "Today, while working outside the city, I heard that the Red King announced that if one submits to him, only 60% of the taxes will be paid. There will be no other taxes."
The wife said in disbelief, "Really?"
The man nodded vigorously. "It's forbidden to spread within the city, but it's already gone viral in Gaogang Prefecture. Ordinary people only need to pay 60% of their taxes; the rest is waived."
The wife muttered to herself, "If that's really the case, we can at least eat better. Not only does the Five Horses Mansion require us to hand over 70%, but there are also gangs collecting their share, and all sorts of other fees. They're really leaving us no way to survive."
The Red King and his party of six, followed by two squads of a hundred soldiers each, marched boldly toward the city gate with an imposing aura. They were truly arrogant, looking down on everyone, as if they were fearless even if the whole world was their enemy.
Lord Lei had just gathered his men, and many families in the city were frantically fleeing through another gate.
The heads of the He and Ni families, along with dozens of people behind them, quickly assembled.
At this moment, everyone could see the anger and helplessness in each other's eyes.
Lord Lei shouted, "Don't panic, everyone! The Xuanji Sect is already on their way. We just need to hold on for a moment."
The words had barely left his lips when a figure in a red battle robe, wielding a large halberd, and exuding an overbearing and fierce aura, appeared. He looked down at the crowd and declared, "Submission or death—you have only three breaths left."
He exuded a powerful and suffocating aura. His inviolable and unyielding authority inspired awe in all who beheld him.
Lord Lei touched the ornate diamond short sword at his waist. To the average person, it was just a pretty accessory, but little did they know that it was Lord Lei's sword control technique. Those who had seen it were already in the ground, and naturally, the secret would not be revealed.
Large beads of sweat dripped from his forehead without him even realizing it.
The others weren't much better off; some were even trembling, and there was a strange, foul odor emanating from them, like ordinary people surrounded by tigers. At that moment, their hearts were ice-cold, and they didn't know what fear was; they only felt they had reached the end of their lives.
"In three breaths, state your choice." Their gazes were like torches, their blades like frost; life and death hung in the balance.
The He family head and the Ni family head involuntarily took half a step back. The Lei family head was the master of the Five Horses Mansion, and the choice had to be made by the Lei family head.
The Lei family head struggled to compose himself, bowed, and said, "Red King, it's not that we don't want to make a choice, but we are simply bound by our duty to the King and have no obligation to serve him. Please forgive us, Red King."
As soon as he finished speaking, his aura surged forth like a red lightning bolt ripped across the sky, and a deafening dragon roar seemed capable of splitting mountains and rivers.
The air was cut apart, producing a sharp, booming sound.
Lord Lei's short sword pierced through the air, and the absolute difference in strength did not hinder it in the slightest.
A blade flashed, a head fell to the ground, and blood splattered five steps away, soaking the faces of several people, including the Ni family head and the He family head.
The two men froze, utterly terrified. 'They just killed me like that? What are we going to do?'
As he hesitated, a furious roar suddenly came from afar, 'Red King, how dare you!'
The Red King's expression remained unchanged as he looked at the He family head and the Ni family head. Amidst the joy on their faces, he suddenly felt pressure, but at this moment he could only grit his teeth and remain silent, preparing to quickly flee backward.
'It seems a choice has been made. And with this choice comes a price; defy me, and you will die.'
He closed in, his hand flashing as his blade struck, the light as lightning, accompanied by a deafening roar. That roar was filled with power and domineering aura, as if it could tear the heavens and earth apart.
Blood and flesh flew everywhere, two heads flew into the air, and a man and a knife stained the street with blood.
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