"All fighters, prepare for battle."
Jiang Xiaoyao directly issued the combat order.
At this moment, there were three thousand warriors in the entire Shura Sect, mostly at the Martial King level. They had undergone rigorous professional training and cooperated tacitly, making them a genuine elite team.
"Open the armory."
"All brothers, load your weapons."
Molly and Old Vine shouted commands.
Suddenly, the vast Shura Sect estate became bustling. Warriors orderly formed small teams and headed to the armory to equip themselves with weapons and ammunition. Full armament was required.
Normally.
The people of the Shura Sect disdained using firearms.
After all, they rarely encountered opponents.
But things were different now. Their attackers were regular army troops, specifically the elite forces of the Dragon Capital Garrison, complete with helicopters and armored vehicles. Relying solely on blades would result in heavy losses.
"Go, go, go, everyone get guns."
The magnate Tang Keke was also shouting.
Soon, the team of over three thousand people was fully armed. Throughout the Shura Sect estate, even the cooks and cleaners were equipped with firearms, and this included the Lin family members who were temporarily residing there.
"Are we really going to fight?"
Lin Qingzhu rushed into the council hall.
At this moment, Ye Zixiao, Jiang Xiaoyao, and Tang Keke were sitting in the council hall drinking tea. All three were very calm, showing no signs of tension despite being surrounded by the regular army.
"We absolutely must fight!"
Ye Zixiao smiled at his wife and said, "However, you shouldn't participate in the battle. Go back and reassure your family. You all just stay put quietly. There's nothing to worry about."
"No, I'm going to fight them."
"Haha, my wife is really so combative!"
"Husband, don't be careless this time. Young Master Jin dares to bring regular troops because he has his father's permission. Even your senior sister Ling Fei might not be able to suppress this matter."
"Why should it be suppressed?"
Ye Zixiao smiled calmly and said with a hint of smugness, "I've been waiting for them to attack me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have a reason to officially start fighting. Alright, be good and go back to your family."
"Then fine!"
Lin Qingzhu turned to leave.
At that moment, the armed helicopter hovering overhead began to broadcast. The voice from the loudspeaker was Young Master Jin's, and he was clearly repeating a very imposing statement.
"I am Commander Jin of the First Division of the Dragon Capital Garrison. I am ordered to apprehend international war criminal Ye Zixiao. All non-combatants are to crouch down. If anyone dares to resist our army, our army has the right to open fire and kill."
This statement.
Young Master Jin repeated it more than ten times.
Each time.
It reverberated through every corner of the Shura Sect.
If it were any other unit or organization, hearing such a broadcast would surely cause disarray. After all, their message was clear: they were here to capture an international war criminal, and as long as non-combatants didn't resist, they would be fine.
Moreover.
The one broadcasting was the Dragon Capital's Young Master Jin.
Who in the Dragon Capital didn't know Young Master Jin?
His father was the top commander!
But the Shura Sect was different. These people owed allegiance only to Jiang Xiaoyao and absolutely obeyed her commands. Let alone Young Master Jin, even if his father broadcasted, everyone would continue doing what they were doing.
"Master, everything is ready."
"Master, please give the order!"
Molly and Old Vine stood at the entrance reporting.
"I order..."
Just as Jiang Xiaoyao stood up, gunfire erupted overhead. The machine gun on an armed helicopter began to strafe downwards without warning, targeting the most densely populated areas.
Two rows of large-caliber bullets rained down.
Over a dozen Shura Sect warriors perished!
"Be careful!"
"Quick, take cover."
"Rocket launcher, prepare to fire."
"Has the Sect Master given the order?"
"Not yet, hold steady..."
Despite the deaths of over a dozen warriors, the Shura Sect estate did not descend into panic. However, due to the threat from the helicopter overhead, the warriors began to seek cover, with most running into the buildings.
"What's going on?"
Jiang Xiaoyao's face instantly turned cold.
"Report—"
A warrior rushed to the entrance and said loudly, "Sect Master, the helicopter overhead opened fire without warning. More than a dozen of our brothers... the brothers are very agitated. Please issue an attack order, Sect Master!"
"Damn it, I order..."
Jiang Xiaoyao surprisingly cursed for the first time.
However, before her order could be given, Ye Zixiao stood up and stopped her. Ye Zixiao's expression was a mix of emotions: initial anger, then solemnity, and finally, a smile?!
"Are you... are you not feeling well?"
Jiang Xiaoyao asked, very surprised.
"Boss, what are you smiling about?"
Tang Keke also asked, very surprised.
"Husband!"
Lin Qingzhu stepped forward, holding Ye Zixiao's hand, and said with concern, "Are you perhaps too tired lately? Otherwise, let's try to negotiate with them first, and then we can fight them when your troops arrive."
"Negotiate? Humph..."
Ye Zixiao pursed his lips and said to the three beautiful women, "You don't need to worry. I'm in a good mood right now. I have an idea. Why don't I go out and surrender? That way, we won't have to fight here."
"Surrender?"
"Are you crazy?"
"You... are going to surrender?"
The three beautiful women's eyes widened.
From their understanding of Ye Zixiao, this man would never even entertain the thought of surrendering, even if he were to be torn to shreds. He was Ye Zixiao, Ye Zixiao who had remained invincible to this day!
"That's right, surrender."
Ye Zixiao said with a smile, but with utter composure, "Young Master Jin came prepared, and his soldiers truly dared to open fire. Once battle commences, we will surely suffer many casualties. Surrender is the best option."
"I, Ye Zixiao, cannot let my brothers die for me in vain. You don't need to worry about my safety either. Under heaven, there is no one who can kill me, Ye Zixiao."
After Ye Zixiao finished speaking.
He lit a cigarette with a smile.
"I still disagree!"
Lin Qingzhu pouted and said seriously.
"Surrender? That's fine."
"This is a good idea."
After exchanging a glance, Jiang Xiaoyao and Tang Keke surprisingly agreed with Ye Zixiao's proposal. Because of their unusual relationship with Ye Zixiao, they had already guessed what he was planning.
"Are you all crazy?"
Lin Qingzhu was becoming increasingly agitated.
"Wife, calm down."
Ye Zixiao, with a cigarette in his mouth, put his arm around his wife and looked at Jiang Xiaoyao and Tang Keke, saying, "This is such a good opportunity, I absolutely cannot waste it. After I leave, you gather all the strength you can muster."
"Understood."
"No problem."
Jiang Xiaoyao and Tang Keke nodded.
"I don't understand?"
Lin Qingzhu was so anxious she was about to cry.
"Wife, you don't need to rush to understand some things, because I'm not sure how it will end. But I promise you, I will definitely return safely. When I return, you'll give me a daughter."
Ye Zixiao stroked Lin Qingzhu's head.
"Why a daughter?"
Lin Qingzhu asked, a little dazed.
"I like daughters!"
Ye Zixiao said, then walked out of the council hall.
Lin Qingzhu wanted to follow but was stopped by Jiang Xiaoyao and Tang Keke. Jiang Xiaoyao also immediately issued an order for everyone to put away their weapons, strictly prohibiting any firing at the Jin family army.
After such an order was given.
The Shura Sect finally became noisy.
The warriors were not happy at all; instead, they felt a sense of loss. Those who didn't understand Ye Zixiao even expressed their emotions, saying he had become timid and no longer dared to fight head-on after getting a wife.
But no matter what the brothers thought.
Ye Zixiao had decided to surrender.
Yes.
Ye Zixiao had surrendered!
He walked out of the Shura Sect alone...