Chapter 775: Chapter 774: Submission
Sky Ghost Fort had dominated Gobi Beach for four years, and this was the first time they had suffered such a tremendous loss. Most of the people brought along were casualties, including two leaders, yet in the end, all they got was five thousand taels of silver for retrieving the bodies?
Everyone was dissatisfied, some even tried to rebel against Sang Tian on the spot but were killed by Sang Tian himself. He immediately promoted a trusted associate to second-in-command, harshly deterring those with rebellious thoughts.
"Your Excellency..."
"On our side, weâve suffered losses as well, and we also need funds to settle down. Sang Tian, if you donât agree, you and your son can go to hell!" Ah Jiu looked down on him from high above.
Sang Tian said, "Fine, I, Sang Tian, was blind and have offended someone I shouldnât have!"
Ah Jiu said, "Indeed, you shouldnât have!" After saying this, he stopped talking and pulled Wufu back inside the cabin. The matters below would be handled by Yuan Ye and others.
"Would the esteemed Lead Owner be so kind as to see us off? Once out of Gobi Beach, you will naturally be able to reunite with your son!" Yuan Ye spoke indifferently, "Also, I hope the Lead Owner does not arrange any tails for us. My master dislikes settling scores after autumn the most. If we could ascend to Sky Ghost Fort once, we could do it a second time. The next time we climb up, it wonât be as simple as kindly escorting away your son!"
Sang Tian was shook to the core, and his face twitched as he squeezed out, "This way, please, sir."
"The fact that the Lead Owner can endure what ordinary people cannot is admirable. Please!" Yuan Yeâs eyes flashed momentarily.
Sang Tian ordered the newly promoted second-in-command to clean up the aftermath, while he himself boarded a small boat with a few others to lead the way.
Yuan Ye waved his hand, and their small and large boats followed suit.
Meanwhile, on Ah Jiuâs boat, there were people cleaning up as well, for after all, many had climbed aboard during the skirmish, and bloodshed was inevitable. The pungent smell of blood was strong enough to make oneâs stomach turn.
Jin Yu first went to visit her sister in the cabin where Jin Lan was.
In Ah Jiuâs cabin, he was with Wufu, untying the cloth from her hands and letting Bai Xiaobai treat the wound again.
"Hisss, ow, that hurts, be gentle," Wufu winced, glaring at Bai Xiaobai and scolding, "Do you even know what âpity the fragrance and cherish the jadeâ means? Are you doing this out of spite?"
Bai Xiaobai gave her a cold look, retorting, "Of course I know what âpity the fragrance and cherish the jadeâ means. Someone like Miss Jin is what you call jade. You, as fierce as a banditâs wife, are pretending to be delicate? This pain is childâs play for you!" Saying this, he applied a bit more force.
Wufu cried out, then looked pitifully towards Ah Jiu, "Your person is bullying me."
Ah Jiu said, "Good, so you remember the lesson, to keep you from running around. Why didnât you listen?" Though his words were stern, his eyes sent a warning glance at Bai Xiaobai.
Bai Xiaobai caught the warning, pursed his lips, and thought, I really hate it when someone plays the vulnerable beauty card to garner sympathy!
Wufu then said, "When did I run around? Wasnât I just worried because we are so few in number?"
"There was no need for you to take action!" He glanced at the severe flesh wound on her hand and frowned, "What if that whip had landed on your body, on your face? What then?"
The thought alone was frightening.
Wufu laughed sheepishly, "But didnât I take care of that banditâs wife?"
"It was luck, and you wonât get lucky every time," Ah Jiu snorted coldly.
"Youâre underestimating me!" Wufu glared back at him.
"Iâm telling you to take care of yourself. Itâs not worth hurting yourself for those people!"
"Understood!" Wufuâs temper subsided, afraid he might scold her again. She changed the subject and asked, "Why did you still give that bandit leader five thousand taels of silver when we were obviously gaining the upper hand?"