306: Real thoughts

“What you said is indeed correct.”

“But right now, I’m the one in charge here, and aren’t you just trying to get me to help you solve these problems?”

At first, Wang Wenshan and Xu Lindong thought,

“How did this guy attack? Inviting Jiang Lan back to the Demon Suppression Division.”

“There must be some other compelling reason.”

Now, it seems utterly ridiculous.

At the time, they even thought Jiang Lan was too arrogant, and his words were unpleasant.

Now, it seems his attitude was actually very good, quite different from those before.

“Where did you get that idea? I invited you back for other reasons, of course. If you think this is inappropriate or improper, then you can reconsider. I’m not that kind of person.”

“But I think we’ve known each other for so long now, and you’re just helping out incidentally. It’s not like I’m saying I won’t take care of it.”

Although he didn't take this matter seriously at the time,

in Jiang Lan’s eyes, indulging Huang Qilian in doing such things was wrong, whether it was his own life,

or the lives of those common people, Xu Yanjiao didn’t put anyone else in his eyes.

So even if he helped, what good would it do in the end?

“When I let you take this position, I thought you were more responsible, but now it seems you’re not quite suitable.”

Jiang Lan’s tone was calm.

Xu Yanjiao was a little surprised to hear this.

“What do you mean by that? Are you trying to take this position back?”

Although his tone was joking, seeing Jiang Lan’s serious expression, which didn't seem feigned,

he suddenly became a little worried. If what Jiang Lan said was true, then something was wrong.

“What’s wrong? Is what I said inappropriate? If it were before, I could have just killed you and executed you on the spot, after all, what you’ve done deserves death a thousand, even ten thousand times over.”

“But since you don’t care and think I’m joking, then do as you please.”

His tone was serious.

The person who heard this was a little awkward.

“Alright, since you’ve said so, I really have no choice.”

“But I’m just speaking to you normally. If you want this position, you’re welcome.”

“But I don’t think we’ve really reached that point, do you?”

He believed they could still negotiate. Jiang Lan indeed sneered.

Wang Wenshan and Xu Lindong excused themselves to go relax.

In reality, it was to create an opportunity for them.

Upon reaching the doorway, Xu Lindong still didn't quite understand. “We can still help Jiang Lan a bit, after all, we’ve known him for so long. Can’t you speak up for him?”

Wang Wenshan rolled his eyes at this.

“I thought you were quite clever before, so I wanted to talk to you. Now it seems like you’re…”

“I even regret knowing you.”

“Do you really think what they’re discussing here is just these things?”

“Originally, I thought it didn't matter and there was no need to keep talking about it.”

“But now I’ll tell you directly, the reason Jiang Lan is acting this way…”

“That means he wants to find a way to sanction Xu Yanjiao, and that Huang Qilian is a clear condition.”

“Of course, if it were the situation before, perhaps it wouldn’t matter much, but now it’s different.”

As he said this, the person who was originally under some pressure instantly lost his composure.

“Why didn’t you say so earlier? I didn’t think about it then, and I thought it didn’t matter, but hearing you say it like this, I really can’t react.”

After the two of them finished discussing these matters, Jiang Lan also came out.

However, the two of them smelled blood.

“Come back later for the rest. For now, return to the Inn.”

The two thought Jiang Lan was going back with them, but unexpectedly, he just told them to leave first.

Wang Wenshan nodded quickly. Although Xu Lindong wanted to ask something, he was well-behaved this time.

He didn’t say any more unnecessary words, and he followed Jiang Lan’s instructions and left.

“I’ll give you one last chance. Tell me about your and Huang Qilian’s industrial chain.”

“What exactly have you done to these common people? Why are there fewer and fewer common people here?”

“And the Yao Beasts are only increasing, not decreasing. Every method we taught you was to completely eradicate them, yet this is how you’ve solved the problem.”

At first, he didn't think too much and felt that the current situation was fine.

But he didn't expect these people to be so despicable.

The person who heard this sighed.

“I’ve managed this place for so long, I have to collect some interest, right? If everything were as you say, then what would be the point?”

“Besides, they weren’t all acting according to our demands. This Huang Qilian was originally unexpected. Even if you blame me, I can’t do anything.”

He had a 'broken jar, broken pot' attitude, as if no matter what you did, he wouldn't change, which made Jiang Lan want to laugh.

“So you’re determined, thinking I won’t do anything to you, is that right?”

“In that case, fine, I’ll grant your wish. I won’t let you off easy either.”

He waved his hand, directly sealing off the surroundings.

“Since you’re so eager for me to solve it, that means this matter cannot be resolved by your death. So I’ll let you live and watch carefully.”

Meanwhile, on the other side, Huang Qilian originally thought no one would come looking for him.

After all, Xu Yanjiao had told him before,

as long as he didn’t flaunt it in front of the main person and didn’t let those people notice, there wouldn’t be any major issues.

Then there wouldn’t be any trouble, but he didn’t expect so many problems to arise now.

It was even more complicated than he had initially thought. At the time, he just thought that as long as no other situations occurred,

he could understand it. But he didn’t expect it to exceed his expectations now.

“How did you guys calculate this? Wasn’t it made quite clear at the time?”

“And you think this is a joke? If so, then consider that I said nothing at all.”

After instructing these few people, he prepared to escape.

However, Jiang Lan appeared behind him like a ghost, directly lifting Huang Qilian.

Before Huang Qilian even had a chance to struggle, he was taken back to the city wall and then nailed to the city gate with a Magical Artifact.

“Everyone, take a look. Who brought those Yao Beasts that attacked you before?”

“I think you should still have quite an impression of him.”

As Jiang Lan said this, many common people quickly gathered.

They were somewhat incredulous when they saw this person.

“How could it be you, Huang Qilian?”

“Didn’t you say you would protect everyone and not disappoint us?”

“Is this the attitude you give us? Where is Xu Yanjiao? What does he say? Isn’t he the City Lord here?”

Originally, they trusted Huang Qilian and Xu Yanjiao.

But they never expected that the two of them would collude with evil, making this place a mess, not to mention that

various situations had exceeded their expectations, and they couldn’t even change it if they wanted to.

“Don’t listen to his nonsense. I was really good to you all. I don’t know what happened with those Yao Beasts. On the contrary, it’s this guy…”