“That is so, that's simply an excuse. Even if we agree to their demands, they won’t stop looking for trouble.” Another Tie Family Elder stated with a worried expression.

The frown on Tie Qianyuan’s forehead deepened, “Do the heavens really want our Tie Family Fort to disappear? Our Tie Family Fort has survived several hundred years of adversities, is it really going to end in my hands?!”

“At a time like this, where are Cheng Dong and the other two Elders? If the three of them are were here, perhaps the He Family wouldn’t act so brazenly.” Another Tie Family Elder sighed.

“Hmph, if the three of them were here, they would probably turn and collude with the He Family to stab us in the back. That would only make things worse!” Tie Mu scoffed.

The main hall fell into another...