Defying the Martial Way to Burn the Heavens

His eyes narrowed slowly, Shu Mang leaned back slightly on the chair, as if he was pondering something.

At this moment, Zuo Feng knew that he couldn't say much, otherwise he would only show his guilt. He stood there with a very calm look, looking at Shu Mang without moving his eyes, and seemed to be just quietly waiting for the result given by Shu Mang.

After a long breath, Shu Mang said after thinking about it: "I didn't expect it, I didn't expect this loach to be so insidious and hidden so deeply. He made Licheng look like this now, and even provoked the governor of Donglin County, Boka, but he himself disappeared."

Zuo Feng didn't say anything, but just listened to the other party's words quietly, with no joy or sadness on his face, because the other party believed what he said, which was within his expectations. But now Zuo Feng wanted to know what the other party would decide next.

His eyes slowly turned to Zuo Feng, and he said softly; "It seems that I had some misunderstandings about you before, but fortunately, it didn't cause any big mistakes. And you guys were not exposed, which is a blessing in disguise.

You can rest assured that this Licheng is ostensibly obeying the orders of the city lord, but in fact, the power I control is definitely greater than that of the city lord, Niuqiu. As long as the things here are settled, I can let all the merchants jointly nominate me as the new city lord, and even Borka can't refuse.

The problem of Niuqiu can definitely be solved, and I think you guys are all promising young people in the family. How about staying in Licheng to help me? This is also a good opportunity for you."

Even though he was mentally prepared, Zuo Feng still didn't expect the other party to change so quickly, and his thoughts were so jumping, which made him and the people behind him slightly stunned.

Zuo Feng didn't know that in the short time when the other party closed his eyes just now, Shu Mang had made a new assessment. He was considering not only the future development of the family in Licheng and the family's plan for the Eight Gates Locking Formation, but also his own future.

"Little brother Tianle, you have already reached the rank of 'Tian' in the family, so your future development will naturally start as a shopkeeper. If you change to another place, you will need to accumulate connections and resources again, but if you stay in Licheng, I will help you lay the foundation."

Shu Mang said, and his body slowly leaned forward. It seemed like an ordinary little action, but Zuo Feng immediately felt an invisible pressure coming.

The other party not only created pressure with cultivation, but also put pressure on Zuo Feng's heart in this way. If it were an ordinary warrior, he would be flustered at this time, and even couldn't think clearly and agreed subconsciously.

But how could Zuo Feng be intimidated by the other party's momentum? It's just that in his mind, he was thinking quickly why Shu Mang made the previous request.

The other party did not give Zuo Feng too much time to think, and Zuo Feng did not want to give an answer immediately, so he deliberately avoided the topic and said: "Shu Mang, my personal future is irrelevant. Now that the elites of the clan have fallen into the hands of the other party, we must find a way to rescue them. This is the top priority."

Slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Zuo Feng to change the subject, Shu Mang's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction, but he sighed and said: "Little brother Tianle, you may not be very clear about the situation in Licheng, then I will explain it to you.

Now in Kuocheng, the county governor Boka is in charge of the overall situation. In addition, the two commanders Muhua and Xing Yezui are also in Licheng, and there are more than 300 strong men mobilized by Xing Yezui from Donglin County City.

With such a lineup and strength, no one can compete with them, so it is even more impossible to rescue people from under their noses. This is tantamount to seeking death. Our Lin family can no longer bear such a big loss."

Although Shu Mang said it very sadly, Zuo Feng only felt indifference from his words. The reason why he showed "sorrow" and "helplessness" was just a gesture in front of him. In fact, he never cared about the lives of those captured people.

'It seems that we can't rely on Shu Mang and the people of the Lin family in the city to save people. In the end, we still have to rely on ourselves, but what Shu Mang said is right. The strength of the strong men in Donglin County in the city is too strong. We don't have any chance at all. ’

While thinking secretly, Shu Mang spoke again: "Those brothers of the family, although they can't escape death this time, they can eradicate a cancer for the family, which is also a huge contribution. I will come forward and ask for generous resources for their families at that time."

Hearing the other party say so, Zuo Feng asked unwillingly: "But the investigation information is still in their hands. If we can't rescue them, we can't get the conclusive evidence of the loach."

"Hey, little brother, why are you so rigid? For the development of the family, sometimes we must be flexible. Now we have the clues. As for the evidence, if we want him to have it, he will have it. It is inevitable that the captured brothers will be killed. As long as you say that these evidences were handed over to you before being captured, this is ironclad evidence."

Shu Mang waved his hand gently and said with a sneer on his face. Just listening to these words, you know that he must have thought it over before.

After hearing Shu Mang's words, Zuo Feng's heart sank. He was sure that Shu Mang had sentenced the captured people to death.

At the same time, Zuo Feng also understood one thing, that is, why the other party was eager to recruit him, he was planning to let him report to the upper echelons of the family. In this way, Shu Mang can completely withdraw from this matter, regardless of whether the matter of Ni Qiu can be confirmed, he does not need to take responsibility.

As a result, the other party thought for a long time, but was just planning how to sacrifice the few people in the city lord's mansion, and then use him to report Ni Qiu to the family. After this incident, he must also surrender to Shu Mang, and in the future he will have to obey the other party's manipulation.

And the conditions just offered by the other party, Zuo Feng believes that it is very likely to be true. Ni Qiu's position as the city lord cannot be kept, and Shu Mang will become the best candidate to succeed the city lord. Then the Lin family in Licheng needs a new person to take over Shu Mang's current position, the same light and dark combination, and the same mission of surveillance.

Shu Mang's current subordinates naturally cannot become this person. Zuo Feng, with the credit of reporting Ni Qiu, plus Shu Mang's secret promotion, will help him become the new shopkeeper of Tianxiang Pharmacy.

I have to admit that this Shu Mang is indeed a character. If he only cares about the family, it would be difficult for Zuo Feng to get away with it. But the other party's wisdom is used to advance his position and fight for power, and he has not investigated whether there are any loopholes in Zuo Feng's words.

Originally, Zuo Feng was not going to continue to wade into the muddy water of the Lin family. He just wanted to temporarily use the power of the Lin family to hide his identity and wait for an opportunity to save people. But now Zuo Feng has changed his mind. Since the other party wants to use him, why can't he use the other party?

Zuo Feng hated what the Lin family did when he was in Kuocheng. For the ambition of the family, they not only betrayed humans, but also betrayed the creatures on the entire Kunxuan Continent, including the beasts on the Kunxuan Continent, and cooperated with the invading Nether Clan.

Originally, Zuo Feng wanted to save people and didn't want to cause trouble at this time, but Shu Mang was unwilling to help at all, which was equivalent to forcing Zuo Feng to take a risky move.

Nodding, Zuo Feng said: "I was originally an unknown junior in Tunmu Village. I had great ambitions for the family, but I never had the opportunity to show them. When I followed the shopkeeper Lin Duda, I hoped to contribute to the family in Kuocheng, but in the end, I failed.

Now that I have met a noble person again, I am grateful to Lord Shu Mang for his kindness. Since I have the opportunity to work for the family and stay in such an important position in Licheng, I will definitely not let the family and Lord Shu Mang down."

As Zuo Feng spoke, he bent down and knelt on one knee. His attitude was so solemn and respectful that even Shu Mang was slightly distracted.

However, Shu Mang soon reacted, stood up and walked quickly to Zuo Feng, stretched out his hand and gently helped him up, with a very bright smile on his face.

When Zuo Feng knelt on one knee, he also had a smile on his face, but that smile was as cold as ten thousand years of black ice. People who know Zuo Feng know that when he shows this smile, it is when someone is going to be unlucky, not one or two people, but a large number of people.

Gently helping Zuo Feng up, Shu Mang did not hide his joy at this time. The "hot potato" that gave him a headache last night has now become a "hot commodity" in his hands. If he uses it well, he will be able to step up to a new level in the family in a short time.

"Master Shu Mang, I, I hope to go and take a look..., to see the strong men in the family who are about to be executed."

Taking advantage of the other party's good mood at this time, Zuo Feng made his request. Shu Mang's face froze slightly, and he was about to refuse. Zuo Feng immediately added: "Please rest assured, I understand what you said just now. At this time, I will never act recklessly, let alone fight against the stone with an egg. Let me go and take a look so that I can rest assured."

After a little hesitation, Shu Mang slowly said: "If this is the case, then be careful about everything. It is not convenient for the four of you to walk outside together. I think you should only take one person out."

The corner of his eye twitched slightly, and Zuo Feng gritted his teeth secretly. He had already thought in his heart, 'Sure enough, you are guarding against me, and you deliberately let me leave the hostage in your hands. ’

Nodding slowly, Zuo Feng glanced behind him, his eyes finally resting on Yin Jie. With a lazy smile, Yin Jie walked out without hesitation. Amber and Nifeng nodded to Zuo Feng very calmly, without showing any dissatisfaction for keeping them.

The Lin family would be indifferent to their companions, even their own clansmen, but Zuo Feng was definitely not such a person, so he was able to gain the trust and respect of those around him.