Soon, everyone was filled with hope, fantasizing about their future lives. It felt like a dream. When they had first been captured and brought here by Hu Mazi, they had once felt utter despair, believing that their lives were over and that they would likely perish in this place.
Another crucial point was that when Hu Mazi had captured them, he had not notified anyone else. This meant their families were unaware of their capture, and many likely assumed they were already dead. Years had passed; who wouldn't miss their home? Who wouldn't miss their loved ones? Now, their families were about to arrive here to be reunited with them. Once their families arrived, they too would be able to live a life free from worries about food and clothing. Who wouldn't fantasize about such a life? Who wouldn't hope for it?
It felt as if everything had turned for the better. They had finally managed to crawl out of that miserable, muddy existence. Shi Yi stood at the front, watching their reactions quietly; he was genuinely happy for them. Afterward, he made many arrangements, tidying up all the affairs of the area. Following that, he stationed the remaining members of the Fifteen Swords there. From that point on, they would remain in the area to specifically supervise Li Ming and his group, as these individuals were, to Shi Yi, entirely untrustworthy. If at any point in the future these men showed even a hint of rebellion, Shi Yi would have them killed immediately. Of course, if they could con…
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