235: The fate of traitors

The emergence of this aura instantly put Zhuge Qing on high alert. Just as he was preparing to counterattack, he heard the Head of the Cheng Family say sullenly, "Family Head Zhuge, I hope you won't be tactless!"

Hearing this, Zhuge Qing turned his attention to the Head of the Cheng Family, whose Cultivation Base had always been slightly lower than his own.

With just one glance, Zhuge Qing understood that the Head of the Cheng Family had come prepared. He saw a figure standing behind the Head of the Cheng Family, though he hadn't noticed when they arrived.

The man had a low, somber expression and a hideous scar between his eyebrows. His eyes radiated cold killing intent.

Zhuge Qing knew that if he dared to say no today, he probably wouldn't even be able to make it out of his own front door.

"I feel that what Brother Cheng said is absolutely correct. I just wonder how Brother Gongsun is doing now? Does he need this old man to help persuade him?"

To survive, Zhuge Qing chose not to confront the Head of the Cheng Family head-on, and he also wanted to fish for information about the status of his ally.

When they left the Li Family back then, Zhuge Qing knew that the Cheng Family and Hua Family were unwilling to become a subordinate clan of the Li Family. He just hadn't expected the Cheng Family to choose to side with the Ge Family.

Did he not know which way the wind was blowing?

The current Ge Family was no longer as powerful as it once was!

Could it be? Had some powerful figure appeared in the Ge Family again?

Many thoughts surfaced in Zhuge Qing's mind, but he didn't have the power to choose right now. On the surface, he pretended to know nothing and joined the Cheng Family in hurling a few insults at Li Mu.

"That's more like it! A wise man submits to circumstances. I believe Family Head Zhuge still understands this principle!"

"Of course! Why don't you leave the matter of the Gongsun Family to me? I'll go persuade them. Give me a chance to earn some merit!"

"Hahahaha! Brother Zhuge, I like people like you! Very well, I have to go back and report the situation now. I'll leave the Gongsun Family to you. Don't let me down!"

The Head of the Cheng Family laughed arrogantly. Although he called Zhuge Qing 'brother' on the surface and they seemed to have a great relationship, Zhuge Qing knew that once he handed over his power, he certainly wouldn't survive.

However, now that he knew Gongsun Ye hadn't met with disaster yet, it meant there was still a chance. After seeing off the people from the Cheng Family and Hua Family, Zhuge Qing didn't have time to arrange anything else and rushed to the Gongsun Family at full speed.

After finding Gongsun Ye, the two discussed the matter.

"Brother Zhuge, what do you think? Are we really going to be cannon fodder?"

"My current idea is a bit dangerous. If we aren't careful, it could lead the Family into eternal damnation. I wonder if Brother Gongsun has the courage to gamble with me!"

Zhuge Qing frowned, and after some thought, spoke in a low voice.

Hearing this, Gongsun Ye quickly leaned in. "What idea? Surely it can't be more difficult than our current situation?"

Gongsun Ye was somewhat unwilling to give up because he also knew the current situation. If they truly sided with the Ge Family, their families would only serve as cannon fodder. At that time, let alone protecting their clansmen, they might not even survive themselves.

Seeing that Gongsun Ye's attitude was quite firm, Zhuge Qing stopped beating around the bush and slowly revealed his idea.

This led to the scene earlier where the two of them found Li Ziyun to report the news.

However, after passing the message along, the two began to feel uneasy again. The news hadn't reached Li Mu yet, and they didn't know when he would find out. How could they guarantee the safety of their clansmen in the meantime?

"Brother Zhuge, what should we do now? What if the Cheng Family and Hua Family come knocking again?"

Zhuge Qing was also a bit lost. Although the message had been sent, their safety issues hadn't been resolved. What should they do?

The two did not choose to leave the vicinity of the Newcomer Grand Competition Arena Stage directly. At the very least, the Ge Family wouldn't dare to act recklessly in this place. Moreover, they didn't know if the Cheng Family and the others knew what they had just done.

"Family Heads, please wait a moment. The Family Head has sent word!"

Just as the two were at their wits' end, a somewhat familiar voice suddenly came from behind them.

The person who arrived was none other than Li Lei, the one in charge of the Li Family's shops!

"So it is Hall Master Li Lei. Does Family Head Li already know the news?"

"Indeed. After the Family Head heard the news, he quickly sent word to me. It's fortunate that you two haven't left yet, otherwise I wouldn't have known where to find you."

At this moment, Zhuge Qing and the other had no desire for pleasantries; they only wanted to know what arrangements Li Mu would make after hearing the news.

"What are Family Head Li's arrangements?"

Gongsun Ye was somewhat impatient and asked Li Lei anxiously.

Seeing this, Li Lei stopped stalling. He also knew that for the Zhuge Family and Gongsun Family, time was life. Any further delay might result in the loss of lives.

"The Family Head said that you two have performed a merit by delivering this news. Currently, the Family Head has more important matters to attend to. You two can lead your clansmen to Jade Emperor City. If you are worried about making too much noise, you can also choose a group of elite Disciples to hide in the Shadow Hall Branch in Leshan Prefecture first!"

Having delivered the message, Li Lei did not linger. He had also received word to return as soon as possible, and didn't know what other tasks would be assigned to him.

"Family Heads, the Family Head has assigned me other tasks, so I won't stay any longer. My apologies!"

"Don't mention it. Hall Master Li Lei, please go ahead with your work. the two of us will discuss our strategy!"

Hearing this, Li Lei said no more and turned to leave, leaving Zhuge Qing and Gongsun Ye alone again.

"What do you say, Brother Gongsun? Which one will you choose?"

"Why don't we find an opportunity to have our clansmen flee to Jade Emperor City in batches? I feel that our families must be under surveillance now. At the slightest movement, the Cheng Family and Hua Family might send people over!"

"My thoughts exactly!"

The two hit it off immediately and prepared to evacuate everyone from Leshan Prefecture. Compared to Family assets, life was more important.

What the two didn't know was that at this moment, the heads of the Cheng Family and Hua Family were already unconscious at the Ge Family.

The two were lying outside the rift, with blood-red mist constantly rising from their bodies. The rift was no longer closed, and the figure of the Red-Robed Man inside was still sitting cross-legged in mid-air.

Wisps of blood-red mist were continuously sucked into the Red-Robed Man's belly. When the red mist stopped rising from the bodies of the Cheng and Hua Family heads, the Red-Robed Man also stopped his absorption.

"What kind of trash? You still dare to negotiate terms with me? Don't you know your own worth?"

The Red-Robed Man slowly landed on the ground, speaking softly. Then, with a casual wave of his hand, the two figures instantly vanished.