Chapter 936: Formal Integration

A compilation of Gugerlas's performances since joining the circus was presented to the City Lord and his wife.

"Oh my goodness, is that really our sworn brother, the fat Gugerlas? You actually beat him until he became so swollen!"

The lady looked incredulous, but her words successfully amused Xu Yang and his companions.

"I believe you've misunderstood, Madam City Lord. We didn't hit his face or body; his swollen appearance has nothing to do with us. However, the mental torment and fright he experienced were indeed caused by us. We're here today to discuss something with you both: we want this fat, swollen fellow, Gugerlas, to join our team and add some excitement to our lives."

"When we made this request to Gugerlas, he refused, stating that as your sworn brother, he would need both of your consent before joining any other team."

"Hahahaha!"

Plancis and his wife burst out laughing, clearly pleased with Gugerlas's loyalty.

"It seems our stout sworn brother has kept his word. So, in response, my wife and I will naturally refuse your request. As you can see, the bond between Gugerlas and us became unbreakable the day we became sworn siblings! He will remain our closest companion until the very end of our lives. Yes, my dear, I completely agree!"

As she spoke, the lady shamelessly displayed affection with Plancis right in front of Xu Yang and his three companions.

"Heh, so you two won't let Gugerlas join our team. In that case, I'm afraid only one side will leave here alive today."

The moment Xu Yang uttered those words, Plancis's face instantly turned stone cold, and so did the lady in his arms. Truly a couple, their emotional shifts were perfectly synchronized.

"Do you know, friend? Out on the vast ocean, we brave the winds and waves, facing everything courageously. We've never abandoned a single sailor brother out of fear for our lives! Even the most insignificant among us is never left behind before we safely reach shore."

"Gugerlas has been our sworn brother for hundreds of years. Do you really think his importance to us is less than that of a mere sailor?"

"That's right, dear. Even though Gugerlas is rigid, stingy, fat, and bloated, and has too many flaws, the fact remains: even if the entire world abandons him, we will still be brothers who share life and death. If you dare to threaten us with our brother's life, you are destined to become our enemy."

As they spoke, the City Lord and his wife, their faces icy, stepped forward and began to prepare their formidable abilities. The moment they simultaneously unleashed their aura, Xu Yang and his three companions realized that both individuals possessed spirit energy at the peak Azure level, making them even stronger than Gugerlas.

"Guys, I've suddenly changed my mind about killing the City Lord and his wife. Perhaps if we bring all three of them into our team, the seven spots in the Glory Squad will be perfectly filled."

The moment Xu Yang uttered these words, Plancis and his wife froze, looking at each other in surprise. In that brief moment of distraction, Xu Yang moved. Two razor-sharp blades were instantly pressed against the throats of Plancis and his wife. To their shock, each realized that their spouse had also been completely immobilized by the young man.

"Respected Mr. City Lord, I officially invite you to join our Glory Squad. If you accept, you will not only have a brighter future alongside your good brother Gugerlas, reaching the pinnacle of your life, but also gain four loyal and righteous companions. Of course, if you refuse, you will instantly lose the person you love most in the next second. This is not a threat, but a choice you must make."

"Similarly, Madam City Lord, you too will face the same dilemma as Mr. Plancis. If you refuse to join, next year's today will mark your death anniversary."

Xu Yang spoke the harshest words with the most amiable expression. Judging by the powerful aura emanating from him, Plancis and his wife clearly understood that Xu Yang was not joking. While he appeared amiable on the surface, his anger could unleash a world-shattering destructive force.

"Young man, let's talk this through. Joining your team isn't out of the question. After all, our sworn brother once had a similar idea. It's just that, as the current owners of Sal City, forming a team holds little practical significance for us, as we don't need to personally engage in battle."

When she heard Plancis speak, Lingyao, who had been silent for a while, scoffed, stepped forward, and said, "Perhaps you're not fully aware, but according to the latest intelligence we've gathered, your biggest opponent on the border, the Imperial Soul Legion, has been secretly preparing for the largest invasion in a century! Indeed, the official Dragon Knights have already received word. If my judgment is correct, the Dragon Knights' personal guard will arrive within three days. By then, your mere title of City Lord will be meaningless. As a border stronghold between two major powers, once war erupts, all of Sal City will be reduced to ruins. At that point, will a City Lord without even a stable team still hold any importance?"

After weighing the pros and cons, Plancis and his wife quickly agreed to compromise.

"To be honest, my wife and I have spent most of our lives at sea. We enjoy the free life of battling the waves like pirates. Consequently, we rarely return to Sal City unless there's a major issue, and we weren't aware that the Imperial Soul Legion had grown so ambitious."

Plancis sighed helplessly, then gazed deeply at his beloved in his arms.

"May I ask one last question: what exactly do you see in us? With your strength, it shouldn't be difficult to recruit even more powerful teammates."