For a moment, all the families fell silent!
They never would have imagined that the He Family, which had come to Jade Peak County with them, would suddenly promote to the Sixth Grade!
The man who had been at a disadvantage against Lu Yan was now the first to break through to the Sixth Grade!
Although they were clear on the Li Family's rules—as long as they didn't provoke the He Family, the He Family wouldn't attack them first—it would be all too easy for the He Family to force them into a provocation.
It might be hard to make someone happy, but angering them was definitely simple.
For a time, as worry filled their hearts, a sense of urgency grew. They, too, were now anxious to seize the time and attempt their own breakthroughs.
As the He Family rapidly took control of the entire North City, they also began a new round of recruitment, selecting able-bodied young men from the County Town who were willing to join them.
