Chapter 362 - 286: Alien Race and Holy Race (3)
Chapter 362: Chapter 286: Alien Race and Holy Race (3)
The discussions in the crowd took a long time to die down.
Originally, they thought Xiao Ning had come back just to visit home.
But now, her true colors were on full display.
She was nothing more than a lapdog for the Alien Race.
And from the looks of it, she was shouting herself hoarse to sing the praises of the Alien Race.
Every time she yelled "Holy Race," she did so with extreme force.
Zhao Chi’s Mood was complex.
Xiao Ning had once been a junior of the Xiao Family. Although her Power and Appearance were both Ordinary, she was a member of the Xiao Family, after all, and had lived a very good life growing up.
Until she was forcibly taken away by the Alien Race.
No one could save her then.
The Xiao Family had, with great pain, sacrificed her.
’Now that she’s become like this, she probably didn’t have a choice, did she?’
Zhao Chi had initially felt sorry for her, but that feeling was quickly extinguished.
The crowd was still murmuring nonstop.
A few of them were discussing things with great agitation.
After all, in a situation like this, a certain amount of indignation was completely understandable.
Xiao Ning watched them in silence, then shouted, "That’s enough! Everyone, quiet down. I called this meeting, but not for you to debate."
The crowd continued to murmur.
Xiao Ning sneered and said to the alien beside her, "Iwagaki, those three have filthy mouths. Help them cool off."
"Yes!"
Suddenly, an Alien Race Lord on the stage vanished.
Three sounds rang out from behind the crowd.
THUMP! THUMP THUMP!
Immediately after, a torrent of screams erupted.
Zhao Chi smelled the scent of blood.
He turned his head to see three headless bodies standing not far away, blood gushing two meters into the air like fountains.
The people around them scrambled backward in terror.
Alien Race Soldiers rushed out, surrounding the entire square.
Xiao Ning shouted, "Can we have some quiet now?"
The crowd was still in disarray, but it had indeed quieted down considerably.
The Lords of the various families all frowned.
Xiao Ning said placatingly,
"There’s no need to be nervous, everyone. I am one of the Holy Race now. Of course, I wouldn’t kill the innocent indiscriminately."
"You might not know this, but we of the Holy Race have extremely sharp senses. Our hearing is excellent."
"Those three just now were doing their utmost to slander the Holy Race, and the Holy Race will not tolerate slander. My authority covers the whole of Stream Village, so I had no choice but to handle them for you all."
"Besides, only 1 of those three was a Low Level Lord. The other two were just ordinary Craftsmen. It’s no great loss that they died."
"So don’t worry about this affecting our overall Power."
"That Lord was a vassal of the Qi Family. Uncle Qi, you really need to do a better job disciplining your subordinate Lords."
Qi Hengying stared at her, his face expressionless.
Xiao Ning smiled and continued,
"Now, there is one last matter of business: to announce the Village Chief of our Stream Village."
"Since it’s the Village Chief, it must be a person of high prestige and respect."
"I propose that the Xiao Family Patriarch, Xiao Qiaoao, take on the role. Does anyone object?"
After Xiao Ning said this, no one responded.
In this situation, who would dare object?
Besides, Xiao Ning was from the Xiao Family, so of course she would make the Xiao Family Patriarch the Village Chief. What could anyone else say?
Xiao Ning smiled. "It seems everyone is very supportive. Excellent. Then let’s welcome Clan Leader Xiao—oh, my mistake, Village Chief Xiao—to say a few words."
After speaking, Xiao Ning began to clap.
But she was the only one clapping.
Soon, the Alien Race and the members of the Xiao Family also began to applaud.
Everyone else just watched in silence.
Xiao Qiaoao walked slowly onto the stage, his face devoid of any expression.
He nodded to the few family Clan Leaders in the audience.
Then, he spoke calmly,
"I am ashamed. I never thought a day like this would come."
"However, I urge everyone to listen to these Alien Race—"
He had barely gotten a few words out when Xiao Ning suddenly interrupted.
"It’s the Holy Race! Everyone must address them as the Holy Race from now on. Please remember that firmly. Village Chief Xiao, please continue."
Xiao Qiaoao sighed.
"I hope everyone can cooperate with the Holy Race. After all, this is the only path left for us."
"Though the road ahead is arduous, as long as the war can end, life will surely be restored."
"The Xiao Family and the other families usually have many conflicts, but I was very gratified to see us united against a common enemy just a few days ago."
"I hope that we can continue to cooperate and strive to end this war soon."
"That is all."
After speaking, Xiao Qiaoao lowered his head and walked off the stage.
Xiao Ning led the applause.
But the applause was still sparse.
Xiao Ning announced loudly,
"We will be formulating a battle plan soon. It will be sent to the Clan Leader of each family and also posted in our village’s group chat. Make sure you receive it."
"As of today, the tax rates have all been changed. From now on, your taxes will be transferred directly to the Holy Race."
"The Holy Race will not treat you unfairly. Whether in combat or tax payment, outstanding individuals will certainly be rewarded."
"But at the same time, I will not allow any traitors to emerge."
"If you betray us, your entire family will be executed! Your immediate family, of course, not the entire clan."
"The punishment may be severe, but it only applies to traitors. If you don’t betray us, nothing will happen."
"It’s not safe outside these days. No one is allowed to leave without permission. Anyone found doing so will be considered a traitor."
"I trust that you are all pleased by the arrival of the Holy Race."
"Alright, everyone go back and prepare."
Xiao Ning waved her hand, and the surrounding Alien Race Soldiers withdrew.
The crowd was deathly silent. The people on the outskirts didn’t even dare to be the first to leave.
Xiao Ning had truly cast a shadow over everyone’s hearts.
They had just driven out the wolves, only for the tigers to arrive.
No one knew what tomorrow would bring.
Gradually, the crowd began to stir.
Zhao Chi followed behind the crowd, silently returning home, back to his territory.
In his territory, the Female Soldiers were training.
Their sharp cries echoed continuously.
Even when just sparring, the Female Soldiers gave it their all.