"Senior sister doesn't seem to be in a hurry."

The village was bustling with activity, more so than anyone had ever imagined. It wasn't just the sheer number of people that made it lively; it was a chaotic scene of chickens and dogs running wild. People from all around, with any connection to Woniu Village, came to watch the spectacle.

It's okay?

The charge of "gathering a crowd to cause trouble" is neither a huge nor a small matter. The official's status is not comparable to that at the end of the dynasty. Once imprisoned, he will definitely be skinned alive.

"So what if there are many people? They're just a mob."

Mu Qinghong was somewhat surprised by the arrival of these people. Logically speaking, she hadn't spread so much information. She had originally planned to take advantage of the chaos to trip up her junior brother, but having too many people around was not a good idea.

“I have been fed by the villagers for more than three months, and my good brother Daohou has been taken care of by the villagers. How could I have seen them disturbing the village order like this?”

"Dog! Go and help the village!"

The dog that used to follow behind the group—no, it should be called Daohou now—shares the same surname as Daochengyi. Although using Dao as a surname is particularly ostentatious, Daochengyi now has that title, but he still prefers to call him Gou'er (Dog).

He suddenly exploded into the air, sending shards of rock flying as he hurtled towards the unknown man who was bullying a villager from Woniu Village.

It doesn't matter who you are or what kind of power you belong to. The three largest families in Qingmang City are the only ones. Dao Cheng joined them just for convenience and to use his power to suppress others.

Before the other party could even open his mouth, Gou'er punched him in the chest. The heavy force and swift speed made it impossible for the other party to resist. He was sent flying two meters away, his chest visibly caved in, and his breath grew weaker.

Such a vicious person appearing halfway through the journey naturally attracted the attention of others. At this moment, everyone scattered in the village looked over, especially the faction to which the person who had been hit belonged.

But their attention was mainly focused on Dao Chengyi, who was now half-covering his face with a bamboo fan and looking at people with half-closed eyes, exuding an air of refined elegance.

"May I ask your name, sir?"

A better appearance leads to greater intimidation. Although country folk are often driven by their emotions, those who form cliques in the countryside are all eventually overthrown by higher-level forces.

Calling them dogs is too condescending, and calling them local bullies is too much of an overstatement. They are simply ordinary people, paying taxes and having to endure hardship, working freely on their own land.

"I wouldn't call myself a young master. I'm just a nobody who came from here. I don't care what you all want from here, but don't disturb the villagers' lives, or this is what will happen to you."

"After all, the person next to me is the famous Mu Qinghong, the master of the whip dance from the Mu family."

Paper Fan and Shu Yi pointed at the person lying on the ground, while also praising the Fifth Senior Sister who had come with them. As expected, her reputation was quite useful.

The crowd, which had initially been somewhat averse to these rules and caused some disturbance, gradually quieted down. They were the common people, while the Mu family were the landlords; if they weren't careful, they would lose their land.

"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Dao. I will definitely discipline my subordinates properly!"

The leader bowed respectfully, then waved his hand and dragged the dying man away, and the people in the square dispersed.

"Junior brother's reputation is no less than senior sister's, so you can be more confident."

"How could that be? It was just a coincidence."

Dao Cheng walked over to the villager and reached out to help him up, but the villager shuddered and got up on his own, bowing and scraping.

"Master Dao, Master Dao, I won't dirty your hands, I'm fine, I can get up by myself!"

"Why are you so nervous, Brother Niu Cao? You gave me a bowl of rice when I was almost starving to death. That bowl of rice saved my life. You are my savior!"

Dao Chengyi straightened him up without giving him a chance to refuse. His warm face was like a spring breeze, and the villager named Niu Cao was relieved. He had almost thought he was going to die.

During the conversation, I learned about the current situation in the village. Some of the hunters who returned from the mountains went to the city, while others went to see the village chief.

Later, some of the survivors somehow got drunk in town and accidentally mentioned that a treasure had appeared in Woniu Mountain, which attracted people from Sancaotang and Jiangchongzhai in Sanniu Town.

As soon as Sancaotang and Jiangchongzhai arrived, people from other villages followed suit, while the hunters hid in the village ancestral hall.

"They brought the people here, and they enjoy the treasures, but we're the ones who suffer. What kind of nonsense is this?! What's even more hateful is the village chief's son. He's from our village, yet he watches us get bullied! He's inhuman!"

"Master Dao, you're from our Woniu Village! You must help us! Since those people came to the village, they've been stealing chickens and dogs, or harassing innocent women. The villagers are all hoping for your help!"

Niu Cao excitedly grabbed Dao Chengyi's hand, but Dao Chengyi could only comfort him.

"Don't worry, Brother Niu Cao, I always repay kindness. Leave this to me!"

As Dao Cheng watched the people bow and leave, his expression gradually turned cold. It was at this moment that Mu Qinghong walked over.

"I just asked around, and the so-called treasure is a jade artifact resembling a toad that can enhance male virility and conceive. It was sent to Sancaotang by a hunter, but was picked up by Jiangchongtang. Then, it seems that the other party discovered something and came over on their own initiative."

"They were greedy for small gains and tried to protect themselves."

The multi-child gu was given to one of the hunters who accidentally fell into a cave during their escape. Dao Chengyi gave it to him, but he unexpectedly sold it.

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