Chapter 623 - 453: Young Master, Your Life Is Worth a Fortune

Despite the fact that this old eunuch was a loyal lackey of the Zhao Family, he was willing to risk injury to rescue Zhao Mingtang.

This action earned the admiration of many Riverbend Village locals.

Yet no one expected that in the end, not only did the old eunuch receive no gratitude, but Zhao Mingtang actually beat him up.

Many people felt quite indignant.

"It’s my fault for not handling things well; the young master was right to punish me."

But subsequently, when people saw the old eunuch’s submissive demeanor, the admiration turned into disdain.

"Seeing him act like a servile lackey makes me want to puke."

"At least he’s a human; he can’t possibly be this despicable, can he?"

"That eunuch, considering him human is already giving him too much credit."

"How did I not realize before how annoying the Zhao Family is? I wish I could punch them really hard."

Although the old eunuch intervened promptly, his presence didn’t change Zhao Mingtang’s current predicament.

The guards were being taken down one by one by the Riverbend Village locals.

The old eunuch’s strength was superior to that of ordinary villagers, but in front of Zheng Yi, he could only defend clumsily.

Prior to injury, the old eunuch could barely hold out for a while. Now, having taken a blow from Zheng Yi to protect Zhao Mingtang, his strength was greatly diminished, making him even less of a match.

And by his side, there was also Zhao Mingtang, who was more of a hindrance than a help.

Had Zhao Mingtang teamed up with the old eunuch for a breakout when he returned to his side, there might have been a chance to carve a path of survival.

Under those circumstances, as long as they could break out of Riverbend Village, if the old eunuch fought desperately to hold off Zheng Yi, with Zhao Mingtang’s decent cultivation running for his life, those Riverbend villagers who just recently began their cultivation might not be able to catch up.

However, this foolish man not only failed to seize the only opportunity to escape but wasted time reprimanding the eunuch who saved him.

Such a person clearly lives too comfortably, lacking any sense of crisis.

Until the Riverbend villagers took down all the guards and surrounded the two heavily.

At this moment, they had completely lost any chance of escape.

Zhao Mingtang’s expression twisted: "You peasants, do you not know my status? Right now, clear a path for me, and I might still give you a chance to live."

"Otherwise, all of you peasants and your families will die!"

When threats are made too often without the means to carry them out, their impact greatly diminishes.

Previously fearing Zhao Mingtang’s status, the Riverbend villagers were indeed a bit afraid.

But now, this man was completely surrounded by them, seemingly arrogant yet without any real confidence in his voice.

The locals had long since stopped taking his words seriously.

Moreover, Zheng Yi’s earlier words were also true. Now, whether they spare Zhao Mingtang or not, their chances of survival seemed slim.

Rather than releasing Zhao Mingtang and waiting for him to return with an army to annihilate them, it was better to fight now with everything they had, killing to silence and end decisively.

Whether it was Zhou Kunshan or Zhou Yang and others, they completely ignored Zhao Mingtang’s threats, murderously advancing towards the two they had encircled.

Zhao Mingtang, always used to being domineering and reckless, was truly afraid now.

Because of the Zhao Family’s status, no matter what he did previously, no one ever dared to oppose him.

This led Zhao Mingtang to a false sense of security.

He thought he was mighty and invincible, with nothing in the world that could instill fear in him.

But now, when these people completely tore apart the protective shield woven by the Zhao Family, facing him with a genuine life-and-death moment.

Zhao Mingtang realized he was not fearless after all.

At least, he feared death.

Although he wanted to maintain the disdainful appearance expected of a Zhao Family descendant, his pale face and trembling legs revealed everything to those around.

Unsure of what to do, Zhao Mingtang could only pin his hopes on the old eunuch.

"What are you waiting for? Stop these lowly peasants now!" Zhao Mingtang’s voice, due to extreme fear, was even sharper than the old eunuch’s.

At this point, even the old eunuch began to be annoyed with Zhao Mingtang.

Could he still act high and mighty at such a moment?

If this guy truly had such integrity, would he be shivering all over?

But a person like him relied on the Zhao Family for life. Whether he respected Zhao Mingtang was unimportant; in these dire circumstances, he had to use every ounce of strength to keep Zhao Mingtang alive.

"Stop!" The old eunuch shouted furiously: "I’m telling you, I’ve already sent someone back to relay the news. In no time, the Imperial Court’s army will descend upon us."

"Our young master just said, let us leave now, and our young master might forgive your momentary lapse, granting you a chance to live."

"Dare to harm a hair on our young master’s head, and your entire clan will suffer."

"For those who hurt the Zhao Family’s descendants, their whole family shall be buried, and those who take a Zhao Family member’s life will face annihilation of their Nine Clans."

"This was the edict issued worldwide by the Zhao Family’s patriarch, who shattered the void to become an Immortal, before his ascension. Do you truly dare to defy it?"

Although the old eunuch’s voice was sharp, his words were indeed resolute.

The key phrase being the claim that reinforcements had already been dispatched.