"I wish I could just drag those bastards hiding in the shadows out into the open and teach them a lesson, show them that some things are simply unforgivable!"
Before long, the men sent to gather information finally returned.
"Reporting, village chief! We've confirmed it! Someone is threatening the villagers, going door-to-door and intimidating them. They're saying if anyone dares to associate with us, they'll burn down their houses and cut off their supply routes!"
"They're just trying to force you to submit, to make you join forces with them!"
"They're operating under the guise of 'cooperation,' but what they really want is to swallow our group whole, control our resources, and turn us into their puppets!"
Fei Jin shot to his feet.
"Notify everyone. We're going back into the village. Bring food, medicine, and tents. Tell the villagers: if you're willing to come with us, we will guarantee your safety and you'll have more than enough to eat! You won't miss a single bite!"
