Tang Ruxue's appearance completely reversed the losing momentum.
Upon arrival, she brought two peak experts of the Hidden Yuan realm.
Gao Feng from the Patrol Division, and another...
He stroked his beard and introduced himself.
"Heh heh, Jiangnan City truly has hidden dragons and crouching tigers. To have so many masters here truly surprises this old man."
"Who are you? Are you sure you want to interfere in the affairs of my Dragon Group?" Fang Zheng asked, displeased.
He was about to kill the old man in the red robe, but unexpectedly, things took a turn.
The old man with the beard glanced at Fang Zheng indifferently and snorted disdainfully.
"Hmph, Dragon Group? Is it that strong?"
"I am Baili Wei, from the Baili family in the provincial capital."
This!
Upon hearing this, Fang Zheng's pupils widened.
Someone from the Baili family in the provincial capital?
Fang Zheng knew that a certain big shot from the provincial capital had come to Jiangnan City, bringing with them two major families from the provincial capital.
One was the Nangong family, and the other was the Baili family.
He hadn't expected...
That the Baili family would make such a significant move this time.
They had actually sent peak experts of the Hidden Yuan realm!
"Is the Baili family very powerful?" Zhang Yang looked at Fang Zheng and frowned.
"They are the number one family in the provincial capital, with immense financial and martial power. Unless the Dragon Group and the Patrol Division join forces, they cannot suppress them," Fang Zheng said solemnly.
Hearing this.
Zhang Yang's heart sank to the bottom.
It seemed that Fang Zheng's Dragon Group alone could not intimidate the other party.
The current situation was extremely unfavorable to their side.
If both sides were to fight forcefully, they would definitely suffer losses.
However, Zhang Yang was unwilling to let Qin Shengnan go just like that.
"What if I reveal my identity as a Grandmaster Alchemist?" Zhang Yang asked.
Fang Zheng shook his head and said with a wry smile.
"If it were any other family, it would naturally be fine. But if it's the Baili family, your identity truly wouldn't be enough to suppress them. It might even provoke them to kill you..."
Even the identity of a Grandmaster Alchemist wouldn't work?
It seemed this Baili family had considerable influence.
However...
After thinking for a moment, Zhang Yang decided to take a gamble and spoke out loudly.
"The Qin family insulted my disciple and captured my disciple's lover."
"The matter of insulting my disciple has been resolved, but my disciple's lover is still in the Qin family's hands."
"If the Qin family hands over my disciple's lover, Han Xiyao, then this old man will leave."
"And I will not participate in any further matters in Jiangnan City."
Zhang Yang's words.
Caused the opposing Hidden Yuan realm experts to show a hint of surprise.
Truly a master who cared for his disciple, willing to resist the great temptation of Jiangnan City to help his disciple.
Fang Zheng was even more astonished.
He suspected that Zhang Yang's master might go back on his word.
But upon closer thought.
Fang Zheng dismissed the idea.
He believed that Zhang Yang's master was trying to trick the other party.
Seeking to subdue the enemy without fighting.
But...
In Zhang Yang's heart...
"Impossible," Qin Shengnan immediately retorted.
"Old man, you don't seem to have a clear understanding of the situation. You killed my grandfather today and attempted to destroy my Qin family. You can't even protect yourself, yet you still want to negotiate terms with us?"
With their side holding the advantage, Qin Shengnan naturally wouldn't agree.
But...
Qin Shengnan was being a bit too presumptuous.
One should know that these people were not found by Qin Shengnan.
"Junior Sister Qin, are you that brave? Then go ahead and do it," Tang Ruxue taunted.
This...
Qin Shengnan glanced at the other party, her expression somewhat strange.
"Tang Ruxue, what do you mean? Don't you know that Han Xiyao cannot be released right now?"
"Of course, I know. But what does that have to do with me?" Tang Ruxue smiled with feigned innocence.
Although her smile was innocent, her words were anything but.
Tang Ruxue knew Qin Shengnan's intention in capturing Han Xiyao.
She wanted to extract Han Xiyao's last ounce of value to exchange for the 'token' in Zhang Yang's hand.
But...
Tang Ruxue didn't care about these things.
Qin Shengnan's expression also changed, and she stared at Tang Ruxue coldly.
"Tang Ruxue, this matter concerns our junior brother. Are you sure you won't help? If Master finds out..."
"Shut up, you have no right to speak here," Tang Ruxue shouted.
At this moment, Qin Shengnan still tried to use their Master to pressure her.
Was this possible?
Tang Ruxue pushed up her slipping rimless glasses and sneered.
"Qin Shengnan, it seems you also don't understand the situation."
"Your Qin family is now a pack of stray dogs. If I hadn't arrived in time, you would have been wiped out long ago."
"Do you believe me if I say I'll leave with the elders right now and leave you here alone?"
"You..." Qin Shengnan was instantly infuriated, but she couldn't retort a single word.
Qin Shengnan thought to herself that what she could do, Tang Ruxue could also do.
If.
The other party really abandoned her, then she would truly have to accept her fate.
After all...
Their relationship as sisters was not good at all; they were constantly suspicious of each other.
And the task of helping their junior brother retrieve the token currently belonged to Qin Shengnan.
Tang Ruxue's trip to Jiangnan was due to the matter in the old residential area.
If it were as Zhang Yang said earlier.
The other party only wanted Han Xiyao and would not interfere in the old residential area matters.
Then...
Tang Ruxue would naturally be tempted.
Qin Shengnan felt very annoyed and finally said unwillingly.
"Senior Sister Tang, I've been mentally and physically exhausted recently. I'll leave all the matters in Jiangnan City to you. I don't want any credit."
"Oh~ is that so?" Tang Ruxue smiled.
"Heh heh, Junior Sister Qin is truly considerate. Actually, Senior Sister was just joking with you earlier. How could I possibly abandon you to your fate?"
Qin Shengnan turned her head away, not even looking at the other party.
She naturally wouldn't believe Tang Ruxue's deceptive words.
At this moment, the situation was beyond her control.
Since Tang Ruxue had her completely suppressed, Qin Shengnan could only endure it silently.
However...
Qin Shengnan would not be slaughtered so easily.
As long as she could get through today's ordeal, she would find a way to regain control.
Regarding these matters.
Tang Ruxue could guess some of it, but she didn't care.
After a brief conversation, Tang Ruxue looked at the three peak Hidden Yuan realm experts on her side.
"Senior Baili, Director Gao, Elder of the Poison Doctor Sect, if the three of you attack simultaneously, can you keep these two?" Tang Ruxue asked.
"With three against two, it's naturally not a big problem, but it might take some time," Gao Feng said.
His gaze was fixed on Fang Zheng.
"I'll deal with the one wearing the cloak. He has something I like," Baili Wei said with a smile, appraising Zhang Yang.
He smelled a medicinal fragrance from Zhang Yang's vicinity.
The black-robed elder from the Poison Doctor Sect also nodded, indicating no problem.
Once the three reached a consensus, they charged towards Zhang Yang.
"It's good to resolve some troubles in advance," Baili Wei chuckled.
Choosing to attack first!
With a boom.
Terrifying energy surged through the entire area, heading straight for Zhang Yang.
The black-robed elder from the Poison Doctor Sect, who had just fought Zhang Yang, also rushed towards Zhang Yang.
Clearly.
The two had gotten heated in their previous exchange.
As for Gao Feng, he naturally went for Fang Zheng.
The Dragon Group and the Patrol Division had always been at odds, so fighting was a common occurrence.
However...
There was a strange situation.
On Fang Zheng's side, in a one-on-one fight, he was actually no match for Gao Feng, retreating as he fought, as if suppressed by Gao Feng.