Clan Leader Wu and Ma Clan Leader both knelt on the ground, indicating that they were being coerced. Jiang Chen listened quietly, maintaining a calm demeanor.
“Clan Leader Liao, what do you think should be done with these people?” After hearing their pleas, Jiang Chen casually inquired of Liao Yangmai.
“Mr. Jiang, this group of rabble is best left to me to handle; there’s no need for you to dirty your hands,” Liao Yangmai replied.
“Then you take care of it. Zeng Lao, Old Li, let’s continue drinking,” Jiang Chen nodded and chose not to intervene further.
No one helped Zou Konghu leave; he did not dare linger and hurriedly used his hands to push himself away from the tavern, returning to his residence to immediately notify their leader.
Meanwhile, Shi Tao Di and the others remained kneeling on the ground, desperately seeking to save their lives, disregarding any sense of dignity. They understood that this young man called “Mr. Jiang” was a true master.
Liao Yangmai poured a glass of wine and leisurely walked over to Shi Tao Di, looking down at him from a position of superiority. On that day, when Shi Tao Di had flaunted his power and humiliated Liao Yangmai while he was incapacitated, they had all taken pleasure in it. Liao Yangmai would not easily let go of such a grudge.
“Brother Liao, we’ve known each other for decades; let’s talk this out,” Shi Tao Di said as he looked up at Liao Yangmai’s face filled with a sinister smile, trembling slightly.
“Don’t be afraid, Elder Shi. With Mr. Jiang present, I will definitely handle this fairly, ensuring both Mr. Jiang and you are satisfied,” Liao Yangmai said with a smile.
“Uh, I wonder how Brother Liao plans to handle this? I am innocent; you know that the Holy Witch Cult is formidable, and I am no match for them. I have no choice but to temporarily submit,” Shi Tao Di replied.
“Elder Shi, we’ve known each other for decades; I know you well enough. Some things are better left unsaid; we all understand. In the past, the Xiangxi Five Great Families coexisted, but now only two can remain,” Liao Yangmai said quietly.
Upon hearing Liao Yangmai’s words, Shi Tao Di and the Clan Leaders of the Ma Family and Wu Family changed color in shock. Despite his thick skin, Shi Tao Di managed to force a smile as he said, “Brother Liao, among the Five Great Families, you and I are indeed the largest; the other three have no reason to exist.”
Liao Yangmai gave Shi Tao Di a deep look that was somewhat amusing.
“Elder Shi, I believe your Sha Family is the one that has no reason to exist. You have repeatedly opposed my Liao Family; that is an unforgivable crime! From now on, in the Xiangxi Five Great Families, your Sha Family, Ma Family, and Wu Family will be eliminated. Your assets will be taken over by me. Do you have any objections?” Liao Yangmai said with a smile.
“What? Liao Yangmai, you are ruthless!” Shi Tao Di’s expression darkened as he shouted in anger.
Although Shi Tao Di feared for his life, if his family were destroyed under his watch, he would have no face left to meet his ancestors.
“Clan Leader Liao, our Ma Family is entirely coerced by the Sha Family; we are truly innocent! We are willing to offer ten billion just to ensure our Ma Family still has a place in Xiangxi,” Ma Clan Leader pleaded.
“Clan Leader Liao, we of the Wu Family are also innocent. Among the Xiangxi Five Great Families, as you know, our Wu Family is the weakest; we have no qualifications to resist. Please spare us!” Clan Leader Wu repeatedly bowed before Liao Yangmai.
The Ma Family and Wu Family were essentially like reeds swaying in the wind; they had always been inconspicuous among the Five Great Families and only sought self-preservation while hoping for some benefits. With the current situation favoring Liao Yangmai, they naturally distanced themselves from the Holy Witch Cult and Shi Tao Di without hesitation.
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