Battle for Northern Frontier: The game begins with the grassland woman buying him.

Su Zhan remained unmoved upon hearing Bai Zhanqiu's words.

This pancake is too big; he can't eat it.

The Fierce Dragon Gang has always been run by Bai Zhanqiu and the leader; the two are closer than brothers.

The details of the past battles between the two sides are unknown, but he did not believe that he was qualified to be the third leader simply because he had eliminated the Mandu and Agada tribes.

Although he has value, it is only in terms of fighting and killing.

What Bai Zhanqiu needs is a knife, not someone who can stand on equal footing with him.

So Su Zhan slowly shook his head, his tone resolute.

"I appreciate Mr. Bai's kindness, but the world of martial arts is far-reaching and the imperial court is treacherous. This is not the life I want. All I want is to live peacefully with my family. So please, Mr. Bai, show some mercy."

"Show mercy?" Bai Zhanqiu chuckled softly, his gaze seemingly sweeping over Lin Yuer and Lin Qingshan behind Su Zhan, a look that made Lin Yuer feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"Su Zhan, I know you are deeply loyal and admirable."

But what true peace is there in this world?

Without a large tree to shelter them from the wind and rain, how can a sapling grow steadily?

You can protect them for a while, but can you protect them forever?

Staying in Stone City, with the Dragon Gang as a shield and your own brothers, that's true security.

"If we grow and become stronger in the future, we can provide them with a vast family fortune."

To outsiders, Bai Zhanqiu's words seemed to be for Su Zhan's good, but Su Zhan frowned upon hearing them. He felt that Bai Zhanqiu's words had a hidden meaning, as if he was saying that if Su Zhan left today, his family would never have peace again.

Su Zhan felt a surge of anger; he knew Bai Zhanqiu wouldn't let him leave so easily.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and his voice became even calmer.

"Master Bai, you once helped me and even helped me get revenge."

But if you try to bind me based on this, you're mistaken.

As Su Zhan finished speaking, his gaze sharpened as he stared directly at Bai Zhanqiu.

"No one can stop Su Zhan from taking the path he is determined to walk."

If Master Bai insists on stopping us, then…”

Before Su Zhan could finish speaking, a chilling killing intent spread out.

Lin Qingshan behind him had already placed his hand on the hilt of his knife, his eyes equally resolute.

Lin Yu'er, standing to the side, was pale-faced, clutching the small bundle in her hand tightly, biting her lip and not making a sound.

Bai Zhanqiu's smile remained unchanged despite their tense expressions.

He looked at Su Zhan quietly, at those unwavering eyes, and at the equally nervous Lin siblings behind him, appearing completely calm and composed.

Bai Zhanqiu always felt that the initiative was in his own hands.

"Hehe, I never stopped you, I was just sincerely inviting you."

Although the third leader of the Raptors gang was living under someone else's roof, he still received real benefits.

The profits from my Raptors Gang are well over ten thousand gold coins a year, enough for you to build a huge empire and live a carefree life wherever you go in the future.

As Bai Zhanqiu spoke, he took out a roll of parchment.

"These are the three most prosperous neighborhoods in the east of the city. They will be under your jurisdiction, and you will have complete control over the tax revenue. This is in black and white, and there is no falsehood in it."

"But if you insist on leaving, this immense wealth will only benefit others."

After Bai Zhanqiu finished speaking, he suddenly changed the subject.

"But now, those grassland people are still restless."

Although the Agadamandu tribe has been severely weakened, its foundation still remains.

Although you can leave temporarily, if they come back, they will eventually tear you to pieces.

You don't actually think you can escape being hunted down, do you?

Su Zhan remained silent because everything Bai Zhanqiu said was the truth.

He killed the Mandu and Agada tribes at night, and many people witnessed it.

Those people will not let him go even if they don't die.

Seeing that Su Zhan remained silent, Bai Zhanqiu continued.

"I know you don't care about those empty titles, but you have to think about your family. You said you just want to live a peaceful life, but you won't be safe even if you leave Stone City."

The people of the grasslands are vengeful; if you leave, they will pursue you for thousands of miles and kill you.

But if you stay in Stone City and rely on the power of the Fierce Dragon Gang, as long as the Fierce Dragon Gang stands, your family will be safe and sound for life.

Su Zhan stood there, his thoughts a jumble of emotions.

He felt he had been wrong from the very beginning. Now, he was deeply imprinted with the identity of the Fierce Dragon Gang and could not possibly escape from this quagmire. It seemed that if he wanted to live peacefully, he had no choice but to do as Bai Zhanqiu said.

Wealth and power are like fleeting clouds, and Su Zhan regards them as dirt, but Lin Yuer is his Achilles' heel. If they leave here and lose the Fierce Dragon Gang, they will be placed in a dangerous storm.

But if he stays, at least with the help of Stone City and the Fierce Dragon Gang, Lin Yu'er can be guaranteed safety.

Su Zhan remained silent for a long time before finally taking a deep breath and speaking in a hoarse voice.

"Bai Zhanqiu, you win."

Bai Zhanqiu's eyes flashed with undisguised smugness and golden light as he burst into loud laughter.

"Alright, Su Zhan, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. A wise man submits to circumstances, and I won't let you down."

But Su Zhan then changed the subject.

"But I have one condition: I will only stay for one year, and within that year I will help you eliminate the remnants of the Mandu and Agada tribes and stabilize the situation in Stone City."

A year from now, whatever happens, my family and I are free to leave or stay, and you must not stop me anymore.

Bai Zhanqiu beamed with joy.

"That's for sure. A gentleman's word is as good as his bond!"

However, Su Zhan, by then, even if I try to kick you out, you probably won't leave.

As Bai Zhanqiu spoke, his eyes filled with longing.

"With my elder brother, me, and you, the three of us will expand our power in Stone City. A year from now, the reputation of my Fierce Dragon Gang will be even more renowned, and we will have a place even on the grasslands!"

So I'm confident that you won't leave again after a year.

Su Zhan ignored Bai Zhanqiu, turned around and pulled Lin Yuer back to the courtyard. Since they weren't leaving, they should rest well.

Bai Zhanqiu watched Su Zhan return to the courtyard without saying anything. He smiled, mounted his horse, and led his men away.

After Su Zhan brought Lin Yuer and Lin Qingshan back to the courtyard, Lin Qingshan frowned, looking worried.

"Su Zhan, I have a feeling we're getting into trouble?"

Lin Yuer was also filled with worry.

Su Zhan embraced Lin Yuer, who was trembling slightly, his voice low and gentle.

"Bai Zhanqiu is right. We were too impulsive just now. If we leave now, we will definitely be hunted down by the grassland people. It's better to stay here. Stone City may seem dangerous, but it is a safe place."

And in less than a year, I will have killed everyone who has designs on us. Then, the world will be vast, and we'll go anywhere.

Lin Yuer buried her face in Su Zhan's chest, tears silently rolling down her cheeks and soaking her clothes. Finally, she nodded heavily.

"Wherever my husband is, that's where I'll be..."

At that moment, a sliver of light streaked across the sky, darkness fell, and the sun was about to rise.

Su Zhan held Lin Yu'er in his arms, looking at that ray of light, his heart filled with mixed feelings, wondering where tonight's decision would lead him.