Jiang Yuejing sighed. "Do you really think those people behind the scenes will protect you when the time comes? Their alliance is already on shaky ground. Once my Senior Brother arrives, how many people will defect to the Taqing Sect? Will the neutrals continue to be neutral? By then, you will all be mere abandoned pawns. Won't those in your City Lord's Mansion who already can't stand Commander Li seize the opportunity to kick you when you're down?"
Li He's expression began to waver. Seizing the moment, Jiang Yuejing continued the deception. "Let's not even talk about the long term—what about today? With the goods blocked from entering, do you genuinely believe you can walk out of these gates alive? The profits are theirs, but your life is your own, and cultivation to this stage wasn't easy. Under this formation, who among you can hope to walk out alive?"
Li He and the others were immediately struck with fear. Several of them looked around anxiously, trying to determine whether the garrison's formation had truly been activated.
Chapter 82