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The burly man with the Wolf Fang Club spoke rudely and showed no courtesy even after Gu Dajiang introduced himself, startling everyone present.
The villagers who had been relaxed moments ago suddenly became uneasy, craning their necks forward to see what was happening.
Gu Sheng couldn't help but grip the longbow in his hand tightly.
If a conflict truly broke out, this would be his lifeline.
Gu Dajiang's expression shifted slightly. His dark face showed no anger as he held back the fury rising in Gu Xiaojiang's face beside him. He smiled and said:
"Ah, so it seems a 'dragon crossing the river' has arrived. Please forgive me for failing to recognize you."
The burly man grinned, baring his sharp teeth.
"I'm from Yun Province; of course you wouldn't recognize me. Enough nonsense—pay up to pass!"
With that, he swung the massive Wolf Fang Club from his shoulder, the weapon's pointed spikes gleaming coldly. It slammed into the ground with a force that made the earth shake.
