First, the Hidden Group must cease its current rectification actions.
If they wish to continue, these families are to be an exception, excluded from the rectification.
Second, the Hidden Group must compensate these families for their losses incurred these past days. Furthermore, the Hidden Group must publicly apologize to all families.
Han Wensheng has already detailed these compensations, all converted into crystals, amounting to approximately ten thousand purple crystals.
Third, in the future, these major families shall receive special treatment in Frost City.
Simply put, they will have special authority to act. The major families and the Hidden Group will remain separate, and the Hidden Group shall not interfere with their endeavors!
"This..."
Upon hearing these three demands, Hu Qing's expression immediately darkened.
He never imagined that Han Wensheng's demands would be so outrageous.
This was no longer about simply returning to Frost City; it was an outright demand to become the overlords of Frost City!
If he were to agree to these three conditions, would the Hidden Group still have any say in Frost City?
With this thought, Hu Qing quickly spoke, "Patriarch Han, aren't these conditions a bit too harsh? Perhaps we can discuss them further?"
Despite the fury in Hu Qing's heart, he dared not vent it, as these families were indeed crucial to Frost City.
Thus, he could only suppress his anger and try his best to negotiate with them.
"There is no room for discussion!"
Han Wensheng snorted coldly and continued, "If you want us to remain in Frost City, the Hidden Group must agree to these three conditions."
In fact, after returning from the Imperial Dragon Villa, Han Wensheng had immediately contacted these families.
These conditions were also collectively decided by them.
Their idea was simple: since they were making a move, they might as well make it a big one, teaching the Hidden Group a profound lesson while simultaneously securing the greatest benefits for their families!
Once the Hidden Group agreed to these terms, they would truly be the emperors of Frost City, unconstrained by anyone.
At that point, they might even have the opportunity to establish their own forces and claim a foothold in the ruins!
Seeing that Han Wensheng would not back down, Hu Qing became distressed.
He could not let these families leave, nor could he agree to these three conditions.
In the next moment, with no other recourse, he looked towards Ye Cangtian.
Sensing Hu Qing's pleading gaze, Ye Cangtian said nothing more and walked forward directly.
"Uh..."
Seeing Ye Cangtian emerge from the crowd, Han Wensheng was stunned, and then a clear look of nervousness appeared on his face.
That person was a formidable character!
He had even killed Lei Ming, the owner of the Imperial Dragon Villa, so what was he in comparison?
However, on second thought, he was merely leaving Frost City and had committed no offense, which somehow reassured him.
He believed that the other party would not attack him without reason.
"Let them go!"
After a brief moment, Ye Cangtian arrived before Hu Qing and uttered a single sentence.
From Han Wensheng's words and actions, Ye Cangtian had already surmised that these families did not genuinely intend to leave Frost City.
They were merely trying to intimidate the Hidden Group and obtain more benefits for their families.
Otherwise, they would not have proposed such conditions!
Furthermore, was family migration a trivial matter? Could it be prepared overnight?
"Lord Death God, you might not know, but if they leave, Frost City will be finished..."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's voice, Hu Qing quickly pulled Ye Cangtian aside and whispered.
Ye Cangtian glanced at him and said indifferently, "Just watch from the side."
With that, Ye Cangtian returned to Han Wensheng's front.
On the other side, seeing Ye Cangtian return, Han Wensheng's expression changed slightly.
In reality, as Ye Cangtian had guessed, these families had no intention of truly leaving.
After all, they had lived in Frost City for decades, were familiar with the environment here, and still had some connections.
If they were to migrate to another city, even with their wealth and influence, they would have to start from scratch.
Most importantly, the families in other cities might not necessarily accept them.
However, since things had escalated to this point, he would not easily back down.
Thinking this, he looked at Ye Cangtian and said with forced bravure, "Lord Death God, if you truly let us go, then we won't be polite!"
"Hai Quan, have your men step aside and let these families depart!"
Ye Cangtian, without hesitation, gave the order to Hai Quan. Hai Quan immediately commanded, and the guards surrounding the convoy instantly retreated.
"Go!"
Seeing this, Han Wensheng's expression changed again, but at this point, if he didn't leave, not only would his proposed conditions not be met, but the other party might even deal with them more harshly.
Therefore, he had to leave.
However, after his voice fell, the patriarchs of the other families clearly hesitated.
They had only meant to scare the Hidden Group; they had not intended to leave. Now, if they truly left, there would be no turning back!
In the next moment, a middle-aged man quickly approached Han Wensheng and whispered, "Patriarch Han, are we really leaving? Isn't this a bit much? Our roots are all in Frost City!"
"What can be done about it?"
"If we bow our heads and return now, not only will we become a laughingstock, but will the Hidden Group let us off in the future?"
Han Wensheng glanced at the other man and whispered.
"This..."
Hearing Han Wensheng's words, the middle-aged man realized that their relationship with the Hidden Group was now severed. If they backed down, the Hidden Group would surely seek retribution later.
In that case, these families would likely be dealt with one by one!
With this thought, the middle-aged man directly ordered his family to follow the Han family.
The other families, seeing this, also followed suit.
Watching several families band together and leave Frost City, Han Wensheng looked at Ye Cangtian with a triumphant smile.
In his view, as long as all the families stuck together, this was a victory in itself.
He believed that even if the Death God secured the position of owner of the Imperial Dragon Villa, he would not want these families to leave.
As long as the Death God made an offer to keep them, he would have room to negotiate.
Sensing Han Wensheng's triumphant smile, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said, "Patriarch Han, you must know that the road ahead is long, and bandits might emerge from anywhere to rob you!"
"Do you think we are easily frightened?"
"With the strength of our families, we can fend off some bandits. You don't need to worry about us..."
At this point, Han Wensheng's expression suddenly changed; he seemed to have realized something.
He quickly asked, "Death God, you wouldn't send people from the Imperial Dragon Villa, or the Hidden Group, to rob us, would you?"
That was exactly what Han Wensheng had in mind.
If it were indeed the Imperial Dragon Villa and the Hidden Group acting, then even these families combined could not deal with them!
"No, no, no!"
Ye Cangtian waved his hands repeatedly and then said, "I have my principles when I do things. I would never do such dirty and despicable acts. I can guarantee you this!"
"That's good then!"
Han Wensheng breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Since that's the case, there's nothing to stop us."
"Heh heh, I still advise you not to be too careless!"
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and looked at him, saying, "You should know that the Grand Elder of the Five Poisons Sect died at my hands. Therefore, if you leave, you are very likely to encounter retaliation from the Five Poisons Sect."
"What your fate will be then is hard to say!"
This...
At this statement, cold sweat broke out on Han Wensheng's forehead.
If it were an ordinary force, he believed he could handle it. After all, if they hadn't provoked them, those forces usually wouldn't pay them any mind.
But the Five Poisons Sect was different. They were an evil force, capable of anything.
If they truly encountered the Five Poisons Sect, it wouldn't be impossible for them to rob and kill them for their possessions.
On the other side, seeing Han Wensheng's changing expression, Ye Cangtian's smile deepened.
He then said, "Patriarch Han, I advise you to reconsider. After all, the foundation of your families is in Frost City!"
"And I must also remind you that developing in other cities may not be easy. Don't forget, most cities in the ruins are controlled by the Hidden Group..."