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Chapter 625: Chapter 630: Persuasion to Surrender_1
If Xuan Eagle Mountain Village wants to save someone, the most reliable way is to ask her for help.
If you seek her aid, naturally, you’ll be at her mercy.
She just didn’t expect Xuan Qing to have resisted the poison this long; he truly is no ordinary man. 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
"You’ve finally realized you’re poisoned, you’d better not move recklessly or get angry, or else once the poison reaches your heart and lungs, not even a deity descending could save you," Qiao Duo’er said with schadenfreude.
Tan Zhenghong asked helplessly, "He seems not to believe he’s poisoned, what do we do?"
"Believe it or not, that’s up to you. Just look at your Third Master, already poisoned to death’s door; you’d better find a decent doctor," Duo’er kindly reminded them.
Perhaps that way Xuan Qing could live a few more days.
The mountain bandits exchanged looks, none of them willing to believe Qiao Duo’er’s words.
"Third Master has the best martial arts in Xuan Eagle Mountain Village, all these people tied together wouldn’t stand a chance against him..."
"Right, they must be saying this to disturb us on purpose, I see Third Master’s complexion looks quite good, he doesn’t seem poisoned."
"Third Master said there would be a generous reward for capturing them, let’s stop just standing here and get on with it. With the reward, we won’t need to be damned mountain bandits anymore!"
"So what are we waiting for? Grab them!"
But before they could make a move, Xuan Qing collapsed to the ground.
Now, even those unwilling to believe had to accept that Third Master was indeed poisoned, and the onset was fierce.
Qin Longyun spoke at the right moment, "You’re also compelled by circumstances, I can give you another chance. If you wish to be ordinary people again, just leave the mountain now. All past misdeeds will be forgiven. But if you refuse, then don’t blame this official for being ruthless."
"Why do you think I came to the mountains? The Yin Family seized my family’s shop, and when I reported it to the Government Office, the Lord County Magistrate gave equivocal responses. I became a mountain bandit because I had no other choice!"
"My sister was taken away by Yin Zheng, and once he grew tired of her, he sold her directly to the Qing Building. Unable to endure the humiliation, my sister took her own life."
"And I, the Yin Family took over our land and even had thugs kill my parents."
Some of the mountain bandits began to share their own hardships.
If they could, they too wished to live peaceably with their families, but some just wouldn’t let them!
Driven to become bandits, yet the real culprits remained at large!
Qin Longyun stood tall and spoke confidently, "The Yin Family has already been locked up in the prison, waiting only for the Imperial Envoy to come and judge their case. Feel free to voice your grievances; he will see justice is done for you."
With his father-in-law’s influence in the court, the one sent to White Stone Town would surely be incorruptible.
"How is this possible?"
"The Yin Family has been through several County Magistrates; who ever brought them down? Seeing that you’re just a greenhorn, it would be good enough if you didn’t join them in corruption!"
Qin Longyun said sternly, "Since taking office, I’ve been restricted by Yin Zheng at every turn. It took over a year to regain authority, and now we have the perfect opportunity to settle scores with the Yin Family."
"If you don’t trust my Lord, you’re welcome to go down to the town and see for yourselves."
The Guard Commander staunchly supported his master.
A few mountain bandits were on the verge of turning to Qin Longyun, infuriating the Mountain Eagle to no end.
With Third Master poisoned and the situation already in chaos, it’s even more troubling to have a few weak-willed contemplating surrender, isn’t it?
"What are you all dawdling for? Xuan Eagle Mountain Village has provided for you all these years, what more do you want? Third Master is poisoned, and you’re thinking of kicking him while he’s down, aren’t you?"
"All of you, get back! Or I’ll slaughter you myself!"
Intimidated by the Mountain Eagle’s roar, the others shrank back and quickly retreated.
