Super War God in the City

Upon Jin Penghai's words, He Feiman's face turned bloodless, her heart chilled to the core, while Cui He also couldn't believe it.

The rest of the guards secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If they had to fight by force, it would be a death sentence—there was a sliver of hope against the Fourth Grade Hong Tao!

But against Hong Tao, who had broken through to the Grandmaster Realm of the Fifth Grade, even if they were all bound together, it would still be tantamount to a futile sacrifice.

Hong Tao stood aside, watching the scene with a silent smile, feeling extremely content.

"Elder Jin, you have served the He Family for many years, since my grandfather's time, always following along. Why do this?" He Feiman bit her lip, her complexion pale as paper.

Jin Penghai remained silent, then slowly began, "Young Master Hong has broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, and can now rank within the top ten of the Star Plucking List; we're simply no match for him. You've already seen what became of Cheng Chao; do you really wish for everyone to follow in his footsteps?

The outcome is already determined. Why make needless sacrifices and resistance? If you cooperate, you may still ensure a decent end for yourself.

These people have served the He Family for many years, they've put in their hard work if not outstanding service. Even if you won't consider it for yourself, you should at least think about them!"

With each sentence that Jin Penghai said, He Feiman's face grew a shade paler; she could never have imagined that Elder Jin, after so many years of service to the He Family, would say such words!

And he made it sound so righteous; if she didn't comply with Hong Tao, she would be the villain of all times.

"The He Family has never treated you unfairly—how can you justify this to my grandfather?" He Feiman tried to keep her composure while her heart ached, asking sternly.

"I have served the He Family for many years. Even when your grandfather passed away, I never left. I believe I've done my duty with a clear conscience.

Mr. Jin has devoted most of his life to the He Family; now, it's time to think about myself!" Jin Penghai's murky eyes flashed with a sharp glint.

Ling Fan, watching silently from a corner, couldn't help but sneer at the scene unfolding before him. It seemed that except for the deceased Cheng Chao, who had a bit of loyalty, the rest were opportunists like blades of grass swaying in the wind. It was no wonder the He Family was in such a difficult situation!

"Miss, please consider our years of dedicated service to the He Family. It wouldn't be a disgrace for you to accept Young Master Hong!

With the He Family on the brink of collapse, neither dignity nor face has any value. Moreover, it's your lucky day that Young Master Hong takes a liking to you—fortune as high as the sky!" The guards immediately knelt down and pleaded in unison.

He Feiman silently watched Jin Penghai and the guards kneeling before her, begging for their lives on behalf of their own wealth and safety.

Indeed, when the roof is about to collapse, the monkeys scatter. Clearly, these people had already harbored other intentions.

She laughed bitterly, "Hahaha, you really do have my best interests at heart. You have truly opened my eyes today. You want to live, don't you? Today, I will grant your wish!"

Jin Penghai and the kneeling guards instantly relaxed, their faces showing delight. They hardly cared about what would happen to He Feiman—they were just intent on saving their own skins.

But the words that He Feiman uttered next sent a chill through everyone present.

"Hong Tao, don't you want to have me? Fine, if you kill all these people today, I will submit to you!" He Feiman said, looking at Hong Tao, emphasizing every word.

"What?" Jin Penghai exclaimed in shock.

The kneeling guards exchanged glances, then anger washed over their faces.

"It's all in vain that we've served the He Family with such dedication over the years; to end up with this outcome is bitterly disappointing. I must have been blind to have followed such a master," Yuan Tong said with a cold look.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"Isn't that the truth? Who are you pretending to be superior for? Serving someone, anyone, what's the difference? Countless people would bash their heads in for a chance to marry Young Master Hong, and yet here you are being so ungrateful," another guard fumed.

"Willing to die yourself is one thing, but to drag others down with you as a cushion—is that not utterly condemnable? Considering the type of Cultivation Technique you cultivate, what reputation do you even uphold?" Another guard at the side sneered disdainfully.

He Feiman, listening to the mocking voices around her, felt her limbs go cold.

Cui He by his side was also so angry that her face turned deathly pale, glaring at the crowd.

"Have you made up your mind, agree or not!" He Feiman coldly stared at Hong Tao, grinding his teeth.

Hong Tao's eyebrows raised, wearing a smile that was not quite a smile, "You really played a good game, don't think I don't know what you're thinking, wanting to use me to kill these people to vent your anger, and then commit suicide after. By then, will I have become your executioner, only to end up with nothing in the end?"

Upon hearing this, He Feiman's body trembled, her hands clenched into fists so tightly, unable to believe she had been seen through.

Ling Fan shook his head secretly to the side. It seemed that this girl hadn't been involved in affairs for long, her expression was all over her face; only an idiot would not see it.

Seeing He Feiman's reaction, Hong Tao knew he had hit the mark and immediately turned to look at the rest of the people, declaring loudly, "Today I'm in a good mood, I'll give you a chance to be spared from death. Those who don't want to die can choose to join my Hong family!"

As soon as his words fell, after a moment of shock, the group of guards got up and went to stand aside, not far from Hong Tao, showing their stance.

Hong Tao was very pleased with everyone's performance and finally turned to look at Jin Penghai, who had not moved, "And you!"

Jin Penghai pondered for a moment, then instructed another maid by He Feiman's side, Jin Tao, "Jin Tao, come with me!"

Jin Tao hesitated for a moment, glanced at He Feiman, and then lifted her foot to follow Jin Penghai.

He Feiman wasn't surprised, Jin Tao was Jin Penghai's granddaughter, it would have been strange if she hadn't followed him.

"Young Master Hong, my granddaughter has also cultivated the He Family's cultivation technique. If Young Master Hong would favor her, she could be given to Young Master Hong. I just don't know if the child would be willing," said Jin Penghai immediately with respect.

He was clear in his thinking. If he defected to the Hong family without contributing anything worthwhile, he would not be valued, especially since they were family slaves of a secondary surname.

If Jin Tao could catch his eye, even if it was to be a concubine, he could also bask in the reflected glory, and naturally his status would rise with the tide.

"Oh?"

Hong Tao immediately turned to look at Jin Tao upon hearing this, sizing her up from head to toe. Noting that her figure was good and her features were fair, he nodded lightly.

"Not bad, she can be a bed-warming maid!"

Jin Penghai was slightly disappointed, but since she had been favored, there was a chance!

He hurriedly instructed Jin Tao, "Hurry up and thank Young Master Hong, this is your opportunity, make sure you perform well!"

Jin Tao's body stiffened, her heart filled with both fear and joy. Even though she was only to be a bed-warming maid for now, it didn't mean there weren't chances for promotion later.

She said timidly, "Thank you for your favor, Young Master Hong!"

"Hahaha! Very good, come over to my side!" Hong Tao was in an exceptionally good mood today.

Jin Tao approached Hong Tao nervously. Hong Tao then pinched her hard on the body, causing Jin Tao pain, her face turning pale instantly, yet she dared not make a sound.

"Heh heh, quite the flavor. Stand aside for now, I'll enjoy you this evening!" Hong Tao laughed heartily.

He then turned to look at He Feiman, who stood alone in the middle of the area, and sneered, "What about it, now you're the only one left. Don't say I haven't given you a chance!"

At that moment, He Feiman felt desolate. Turning around, she saw that aside from Cui He, there was no one left at her side, a true case of being abandoned by all!

However, when she caught a glimpse of a figure sitting in a corner from the corner of her eye, her heart stirred; to be precise, there was still one person standing in her camp— the coward from the Secular World, Ling Fan, whom she had always looked down upon!