"Is Hanako someone you trash can just call out to?"

Hearing her name being called, Shinjima Hanako turned to glance at them, her eyes narrowing slightly!

"What... what do you mean?"

"Yeah, come on, we're a team!"

"Right, right! You're not planning to just watch us die, are you?"

Panic set in!

Hearing Shinjima Hanako speak so coldly, they became completely frantic!

They knew that if Shinjima Hanako didn't save them, they were truly on a path leading only to death!

As she watched them panic, Shinjima Hanako calmly stated, "Trash really doesn't deserve to live, you better just make your peace and go!"

Truthfully, Shinjima Hanako never held any fondness for these so-called companions!

That's why she hadn't thought about helping them earlier; in her eyes, their dire straits were simply due to their inferior skills!

Moreover, Shinjima Hanako was quite aware that this was clearly a test from Hu Xiaobei!

If she set them free now, her own fate would probably be just like theirs before long!

Thinking so, she gazed coldly at the five of them!

Gradually, their struggles became more and more hysterical!

"You won't die a good death!"

"Yeah! We won't let you off even if we become ghosts."

"That's right!"

"Well, then I'll just wait for you all to come haunt me as ghosts!"

Smiling faintly, Shinjima Hanako watched them with a ghostly gaze...

And just like that, under Shinjima Hanako's watchful eye, the five of them were drained dry by the Blood Thorn...

The next moment, five blood-red flowers blossomed one after the other at the very top of the Blood Thorn...

"This Hu Xiaobei really is ruthless; it seems that without absolute certainty, one should never fall out with him!"

With this in mind, Shinjima Hanako prepared to willingly submit for a while, biding her time...

"From what we can see, she truly seems intent on pledging loyalty!"

In the dark, after being certain Shinjima Hanako hadn't made any suspicious moves, Hu Xiaobei muttered to himself and vanished in an instant!

Just now, when Hu Xiaobei said he was leaving, he actually hadn't moved away at all!

Because he wanted to see exactly what Shinjima Hanako had up her sleeve!

Now, having confirmed that Shinjima Hanako genuinely intended to submit, he felt slightly better...

...

In the village, Sakata Hirokazu smirked at Guo Meiyu and the others, who were filled with hope, and said with a snicker, "Don't get your hopes up; there will be no miracle this time. Soon, that Hu Xiaobei will be captured!"

Hearing Sakata Hirokazu's words, Han Xueyao sneered, "As if those few could take down Xiaobei? They must be dreaming!"

"Exactly!"

"Such wishful thinking!"

After Han Xueyao spoke, the others chimed in to support her.

The villagers from Xiaohe Village also wore faces full of disbelief!

Having seen Hu Xiaobei perform too many miracles before, they refused to believe Hu Xiaobei would fail this time!

"Just with them?"

Chuckling wildly, Sakata Hirokazu smugly hummed a little tune!

He had previously had the fortune of witnessing their abilities firsthand, knowing their stats surpassed ordinary people by more than a hundredfold, so even if Hu Xiaobei had the strength of the mythical "three-headed and six-armed being," it wouldn't be enough against them!

"Don't mind him, Xiaobei will definitely be alright!"

"Exactly!"

"I feel the same!"

Hearing such disbelief, he sneered, "You just won't shed tears without seeing the coffin. Wait till you see Hu Xiaobei brought here like a dog, then you'll realize just how terrifying the strength of those elders is!"

Right as Sakata Hirokazu spoke, Mayor Wu Yuanwei and Mayor Shen Youwei arrived at Xiaohe Village!

Seeing the chaotic scene before them, the expressions on Wu Yuanwei and Shen Youwei's faces were extremely ugly!

"Who gave them the gall to snatch like this? They're so brazen!"

Shen Youwei watched as Lin Wei and others raged destructively and looted madly, shaking with anger!

Sensing Shen Youwei's rage, Wu Yuanwei quickly said, "Mayor, please don't let this upset you too much. I'll go take a look and see what's really going on."

"Yes! Go take a look!"

"Yes!"

After receiving Shen Youwei's agreement, Wu Yuanwei hurriedly stepped out of the car!

Soon, Wu Yuanwei arrived at the village committee…

As soon as he entered, he saw Sakata Hirokazu, sitting with legs crossed, curiously sizing him up!

Without hesitation, Wu Yuanwei spoke coldly, "Who are you? Why are you making a scene in Xiaohe Village? Do you really think we have no laws here?"

Sakata Hirokazu lazily furrowed his brows and said, "And who exactly are you? Waving your hands and pointing your fingers here!"

"I am Mayor Wu Yuanwei from Big River Town. Leave this place at once, or I can assure you, you'll regret it!"

Standing with the support of Shen Youwei behind him, Wu Yuanwei's words carried weighty authority.

"Hehe! We're with the Haifeng Group! We came here for land acquisition. We've already discussed this with County Magistrate Bai Muyu from Lake Water County. If you have any issues, discuss them with him!"

"County Magistrate Bai? I don't believe County Magistrate Bai would let you run wild here!"

"Who exactly is running wild here?"

As the casual voice spoke, a nearly two-hundred-pound man appeared...

"County Magistrate Bai!"

Upon seeing him, Wu Yuanwei promptly greeted him.

Bai Muyu gave Wu Yuanwei a glance and said indifferently, "Mayor Wu, you know about our county's investment promotion. Now, as the Haifeng Group, a multinational corporation, is ready to invest in our county town, we naturally roll out the red carpet for them. What, a little dispute can't happen now?"

Hearing such a cold inquiry, Wu Yuanwei furrowed his brow and shot back sharply, "A little dispute? This is a little dispute? Moreover, even if you want to build factories in Lake Water County, you can't just undercut local industries!"

Normally, Wu Yuanwei wouldn't dare to say much, but now, he wasn't afraid because he knew he had Shen Youwei behind him.

"Oh? You dare to argue with me?"

"County Magistrate Bai, I'm just telling the truth! Have you considered what would happen if Mayor Shen Youwei found out about today's incident?"

"Even if Mayor Shen knows, he will praise me for my successful investment attraction!"

"Is that so? Then you can tell Mayor Shen yourself!"

After speaking indifferently, Wu Yuanwei nodded his head in a direction.

Bai Muyu turned his head reflexively, then felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

Because he saw Shen Youwei, standing expressionless right behind him!

Without hesitation, Bai Muyu turned around and quickly ingratiated himself, "Mayor Shen!"

Shen Youwei gave him a fleeting look and said, "County Magistrate Bai, you were quite enthusiastic just now! Continue, I want to hear more! Maybe there are investment policies of our county that I'm unaware of!"

"I..."

Bai Muyu was completely panicked...

He knew he was now in Mayor Shen's bad graces...

"This..."

Just as he was about to explain himself, he suddenly heard an exclamation!

Turning his head, he saw a young man running their way!

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