Chapter 610 - 257: Soul Sand, Baron Knight Order Visit (6200)_3
Just as the group of knights was about to make their next move,
Cao Xing cast them a subtle glance.
This look was like a silent signal.
In the next moment, Andrew, Renice, and several Dragon Blood Warriors behind him all gripped their weapons!
In an instant, a terrifying aura erupted!
It was as if a dozen fierce beasts had awakened!
“Boom!”
The overwhelming aura made the knights feel as though they were not facing a dozen enemies but an entire army!
“Neigh!!!”
The warhorses beneath them were so frightened they kept stirring restlessly, even instinctively backing away.
At that moment, the knights’ expressions drastically changed.
They realized they might have antagonized a formidable group.
At this moment, a young baron’s son with deep brown hair also felt the powerful aura of those behind Cao Xing.
The smile on his face suddenly froze, and a hint of deeply hidden fear appeared in his eyes.
He did not panic but remained silent for a moment.
Then he chuckled lightly and said, “This Otherworldly Lord, I do apologize, my subordinates are rather uncouth fellows.”
“Sorry for scaring you all.”
Upon hearing this, Cao Xing squinted his eyes.
He understood this was an attempt to smooth things over.
A smile appeared on his face as well.
After all, if possible, he didn’t want to conflict with those nobles so soon.
Just then, the young man scowled at his knights, scolding, “Put away your weapons quickly, you useless lot!”
Hearing this, the hundreds of knights hastily sheathed their weapons.
Cao Xing waved his hand too.
Assam and the others withdrew their killing intent.
This brought a sense of relief to the knights opposite them.
Clearly, this baron’s son wasn’t the type of noble who only knew how to throw his weight around.
He appeared more rational.
This made Cao Xing see him in a new light.
The baron’s son spoke, “This Otherworldly Lord, I’ve already witnessed your strength. It’s indeed formidable.”
“But regardless, your territory falls within Baron August’s domain.”
“According to the laws of the Ice Crystal Kingdom, establishing armed forces in another noble’s territory without permission will be punished by the Ice Crystal Kingdom, and serious offenders will face eradication from the Kingdom Knight Legion.”
“This point, I suppose you understand?”
Cao Xing pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.
Seeing this, the young man’s smile widened.
He continued, “However, Baron August is a kind man.”
“He permits you to establish your territory within his domain.”
“But by the rules, you need to pay the corresponding land tax. What are this Otherworldly Lord’s thoughts?”
Cao Xing squinted his eyes and chuckled lightly, “How much do I need to pay?”
He was aware of this and had made preparations before.
The baron’s son didn’t speak immediately.
Instead, he looked towards Cao Xing’s territory, sizing it up.
Then, he slowly said,
“From now on, every month you need to hand over 100,000 pounds of grain and 30,000 units of iron.”
“And as far as I know, you’ve been developing here for about a month, so, first cover the previous amount.”
Hearing this demand, Cao Xing’s brows furrowed slightly.
Clearly, this guy was opening his mouth wide like a lion demanding more.
Seeing the vastness of Cao Xing’s territory, he wanted to extort more supplies.
Other survivors’ territories, even when faced with these native forces, wouldn’t have such outrageous demands.
Cao Xing disliked dealing with such people.
This guy appeared amicable but was actually a smiling tiger.
Cao Xing said bluntly, “This baron’s son, our territory hasn’t been developing for long. You should know, we can’t produce that many supplies.”
Hearing this, the baron’s son seemed unfazed.
The corners of his mouth lifted in a faint smile.
“No worries, I’m easy to talk to. If there’s no grain, you can use people as debt payment.”
He set his sights on Liu Muxue and Renice, among others, his eyes glinting with a playful gaze!
Under his gaze, Liu Muxue looked a bit uneasy, while Renice beside her couldn’t resist gripping her bow, ready to shoot this guy.
Cao Xing now understood why this guy was making such big demands.
He had his eyes on his subordinates, thus quoting a number hard for him to bear.
Seeing Cao Xing remain silent for a long time.
After a moment’s wait, the baron’s son chuckled lightly, “What’s the matter? Unwilling?”
“I said I’m easy to talk to.”
“Of course, my patience has its limits.”
“Though with your power, you can resist these knights behind me, but don’t think you can handle the Ice Crystal Kingdom, do you?”
His tone was somewhat unkind.
Like a smiling tiger, he bared his fangs.
Cao Xing frowned slightly.
If this baron’s son was an arrogant fop, it would be easier.
But clearly, the other was smart, using the situation to pressure him when force wasn’t enough.
Such people were the hardest to deal with.
At this moment, the atmosphere became tense.
Assam and the others were ready for battle.
Sarah, hidden in the shadows, had silently moved behind the knights, ready to execute the baron’s son with a single strike at any moment.
With their abilities, at a command from Cao Xing,
they could annihilate the entire knight order in a short time, leaving none alive.
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