Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Trouble-Maker (1/2)

Chapter 213: Chapter 213: Trouble-Maker

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Shi Bao really wanted to give these ignorant villagers a good scolding, to make them think clearly, but remembering Ding Gaochang’s instructions, he refrained from any actions that might escalate the conflict with the villagers, and merely waited quietly.

The sun was climbing higher and the grievances of the villagers were escalating.

They were initially only voicing their complaints, but soon began to point at Shi Bao and his men, shouting insults at them, demanding that they release the true person, in order to save their own lives.

Some children even picked up small stones and began throwing them at Shi Bao and his men.

Shi Bao and his men were hit several times, their faces marked with bruises. “How dare you!”

Unable to hold back any longer, Shi Bao unshield his sword with a swish, shouting at them: “If you dare to be disrespectful again, don’t blame us for being rude!”

The other three men, who had been holding back, also drew their swords at the sight of Shi Bao doing so, glaring angrily at the lawless villagers.

The shining swords, under the sun, gave off a chilling light.

The intense killing intent that Shi Bao and his men emitted made the villagers involuntarily step back, shrinking their necks.

It seemed that talking was often futile, while taking action could solve problems.

No wonder sometimes, Master Ding said, when dealing with those who are unreasonable, it is advisable to stun them first, thus achieving twice the result with half the effort.

“The bailiffs are murderers…”

Someone cried out, and after a moment of shock, the others followed suit.

For a moment, cries and shouts mingled together, causing Shi Bao and his comrades to develop a headache.

Some of the bolder ones even charged directly at Shi Bao.

He had drawn his sword to scare them, not to hurt them.

Seeing someone charge at him, Shi Bao instinctively withdrew his sword to avoid injuring innocent commoners.

But this emboldened these people. They descended into name-calling and pushing, becoming more and more arrogant.

Having received orders from Ding Gaochang, Shi Bao and his comrades dared not harm the common people; they had no choice but to take a few steps back, left to feel as helpless as a block of tofu fallen into ash.

“These bailiffs only know how to bully and exploit us common people, they’ve arrested the true person this time, they should be taught a lesson, they really don’t know their limits, thinking we’re easy to bully!”

Someone shouted and others followed, even daring to strike Shi Bao in the face with their fists.

As Shi Bao was skilled in martial arts, he nimbly dodged the attack, his anger growing.

“How dare you! If you continue to behave in this way, don’t blame us…” Shi Bao roared angrily.

“What are you going to do about it?”