Chapter 396 An Unexpected Blessing! Blood Maiden Kneels in Shock and Gratitude!

When Jiang Yun walked out of the cave,

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu could tell at a single glance.

The City Lord's face was glowing, and his eyes held a joy he couldn't hide; clearly, he had reaped a bountiful harvest.

It made sense. Black Wind Stronghold had been entrenched on Black Wind Mountain for many years, so the treasures they had accumulated were bound to be numerous.

There was no telling how many good things the City Lord had scavenged during this trip inside.

"Congratulations, City Lord!"

Blood Lady was the first to cup her hands, her face covered in a respectful smile.

"Seeing the City Lord in such high spirits, the harvest must have been quite significant."

Iron Mountain Liu followed suit.

"The City Lord's fortune is as vast as the heavens. All the savings Black Wind Stronghold accumulated over the years now belong to the City Lord; it is exactly what they deserve for their crimes!"

As the two spoke, they secretly felt lucky.

Fortunately, they had chosen to stand on the City Lord's side from the beginning.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been just the Black Wind Stronghold being ransacked today.

Jiang Yun glanced at them and said indifferently, "There are still many treasures inside. I have taken the useful parts; the rest is for the two of you to handle."

Hearing this, Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu were both stunned.

What?

There's more?

The two looked at each other, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

Earlier at the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group's treasury, the City Lord had already left them some scraps.

Now at the Black Wind Stronghold's treasury, the City Lord was actually going to leave them something again?

To encounter such a good thing twice in one day?

"City Lord, this..."

Blood Lady's voice trembled slightly.

"How can we accept this... your subordinates are not worthy..."

Iron Mountain Liu was also overwhelmed by the favor.

"City Lord, you have already rewarded us once. We would never dare to take from the Black Wind Stronghold's treasury..."

"Enough."

Jiang Yun waved his hand, cutting off their refusals.

"I said the rest belongs to you, so it belongs to you. No more words are needed."

He paused, his tone calm.

"Since you follow me, I naturally won't mistreat you. As long as you remain loyal, there will be no shortage of benefits for you in the future."

Hearing this, an indescribable wave of emotion welled up in Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu's hearts.

They had originally thought that Jiang Yun had only subdued them to use them as tools.

To make them do the dirty and exhausting work while he kept all the benefits for himself.

Just moments ago, they had assumed Jiang Yun was merely buying their loyalty.

But now it seemed they were wrong.

Not only did Jiang Yun not mistreat them, he was actually thinking of them at every turn.

He gave them the scraps from the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group's treasury, and now he was giving them the scraps from the Black Wind Stronghold's treasury too.

What was this?

This was trust!

This was valuing them!

This was treating them as his own people!

"The City Lord's great kindness is something your subordinate will never forget!"

Blood Lady knelt on one knee and bowed slightly.

The corners of her eyes were slightly red.

"I swear that in this life, I will never betray the City Lord! If I have any duplicity, may heaven and earth destroy me!"

Iron Mountain Liu also knelt heavily, his forehead touching the ground.

"The City Lord treats us with such generosity; your subordinate can only pledge his life in loyal service! From now on, if the City Lord tells me to go east, I will never go west!"

The gratitude and loyalty the two felt at this moment were several degrees more sincere than before.

If they had been forced to submit previously because of the Blood Fiend Restriction, then now, they truly and sincerely wanted to follow Jiang Yun.

Because Jiang Yun had shown them hope.

Following this City Lord, they could not only survive but also share in the spoils and have a chance to rise up!

Where else could they find such a master?

Jiang Yun looked at the two and nodded slightly.

"Go then."

He said, "Handle the things inside as you see fit."

"Yes! Thank you, City Lord!"

The two bowed again and then quickly walked into the cave.

Jiang Yun stood outside the cave with his hands behind his back, gazing toward the distant horizon.

Fox Immortal stood beside him, her nine snow-white tails swaying gently behind her, without saying a word.

That Inner Gate Deacon of the Black Wind Stronghold stood respectfully in the distance, head bowed, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The look in his eyes as he watched Jiang Yun was full of awe and envy.

Was this the benefit of following the City Lord?

The City Lord took the lion's share of the treasures in the treasury, but the rest could actually be rewarded to his subordinates?

This was simply too good!

He secretly made up his mind to perform well in the future and strive to become the City Lord's confidant as well.

Even if he couldn't become an Elder like Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu, just being able to share a few scraps would be enough to last him a lifetime.

Not long after, Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu walked out of the cave.

The faces of both were filled with an irrepressible joy, glowing with health, and their steps were light.

Clearly, the items left in the Black Wind Stronghold's treasury were another significant fortune for the two of them.

"Thank you for the reward, City Lord!"

The two bowed in unison, their voices full of gratitude.

Blood Lady even couldn't help but say a few more words.

"City Lord, there was actually a Falling Star Rank treasure hidden in the Black Wind Stronghold's treasury! Although it might not be much to the City Lord, to your subordinate, it is a dream treasure!"

Iron Mountain Liu followed up, "Indeed, City Lord! Your subordinate also found a bottle of Falling Star Rank Medicinal Pills, which will be of great benefit to my Cultivation! With the City Lord treating us so generously, I truly don't know how to repay you!"

Jiang Yun waved his hand and said indifferently, "No need for words. Working hard for me is the best repayment."

"Yes! Your subordinates will definitely do our utmost and never fail the City Lord's trust!"

The two spoke in unison.

Jiang Yun nodded, then said, "In that case, let's go pay a visit to the Blood Fiend Pavilion."

As soon as he said this, the two were startled.

Especially Blood Lady; the smile on her face instantly froze, and a flash of panic crossed her eyes.

The Blood Fiend Pavilion.

That was her territory!

The City Lord had just finished ransacking the treasuries of the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group and the Black Wind Stronghold, and now he said he wanted to visit the Blood Fiend Pavilion...

What did this mean...

Wasn't the meaning obvious?

The City Lord was going to move against the Blood Fiend Pavilion's treasury!

Blood Lady felt a pang of bitterness in her heart.

She had just been feeling grateful for Jiang Yun's rewards and swearing her loyalty.

She hadn't expected that in the blink of an eye, Jiang Yun would target her treasury.

Those rewards were probably just sugar-coated bullets to make her lower her guard and make it difficult for her to refuse...

But on second thought, Blood Lady felt relieved again.

The treasuries of the Blood Thorn Mercenary Group and the Black Wind Stronghold had been ransacked; why should the Blood Fiend Pavilion and the Red Fire Mercenary Group be spared?

The City Lord leaving her some scraps was already considered the height of benevolence.

What more could she ask for?

Iron Mountain Liu had the same thoughts.

He had originally thought Jiang Yun would spare the Red Fire Mercenary Group, since he was already Jiang Yun's subordinate.

But then he thought about it.

He Yuanming was dead, Li Fengxing was dead, and both the First and Second Leaders of the Black Wind Stronghold were dead.

Their forces had been ransacked; why should the Red Fire Mercenary Group be an exception?

Jiang Yun being able to leave them some scraps was already a massive grace.

The two looked at each other, seeing the look of resignation in each other's eyes.

Blood Lady took a deep breath, stepped forward, and said directly, "City Lord, if you wish to visit the Blood Fiend Pavilion's treasury, your subordinate will take you there now."

Her tone was very calm, without reluctance or resentment, only acceptance.

"Although the Blood Fiend Pavilion's savings over the years cannot compare to those of the Black Wind Stronghold, there are still many good things. If the City Lord finds anything he likes, please take it. I only hope the City Lord... will not make things difficult for the Disciples of the Blood Fiend Pavilion."

She paused and added, "They were all just following orders and have no ill will toward the City Lord."

Iron Mountain Liu also immediately stated his position.

"City Lord, your subordinate is also willing to offer up the entire treasury of the Red Fire Mercenary Group. I am willing to lead the City Lord there and leave nothing behind!"

When the two said this, although they felt some reluctance in their hearts, they knew it was unavoidable.

The City Lord wanted to incorporate the Four Major Forces, so he naturally had to take full control of the foundations of these forces.

The things in the treasuries belonged to their forces in name, but in reality, from the moment Jiang Yun became the master of Black Rock City, these treasuries no longer belonged to them.

Instead of waiting for Jiang Yun to ask, it was better to offer them up proactively to show a good attitude.

Jiang Yun, however, was slightly stunned.

Looking at their expressions, which were like those of people going to a heroic death, he couldn't help but laugh.

"What are you doing?"

Jiang Yun shook his head.

"I'm just going to the Blood Fiend Pavilion for a visit. Rest assured, since you follow my orders and remain loyal, I naturally won't target your treasuries."

Blood Lady and Iron Mountain Liu were both stunned.

Not targeting the treasuries?

Is that for real?

Blood Lady asked cautiously, "City Lord, do you mean... you're not going to the Blood Fiend Pavilion's treasury?"