at this time.

On a country lane.

Sun Jian moved with incredible speed, carrying a sickle in his hand, his every step swift and powerful.

In the past, he would have been out of breath after just a few steps, but now, he felt not tired at all, but rather his body was warm and he had a feeling of endless energy.

They hadn't walked more than a few steps.

A bonfire came into view ahead.

A group of seven or eight people, all dressed in the clothes of yamen runners, were sitting together, chopping an old yellow ox into several pieces and roasting them over a fire.

"You know what, this old ox is a bit skinny, but it's still a great accompaniment to alcohol."

A strong young constable gulped down a mouthful of wine, held a large piece of beef in his hand, and took a big bite, eating with great relish.

The others were about the same.

These days, the only people who can afford to drink and eat meat like this, besides the bigwigs in the county town, are probably these government officials.

"Eat to your heart's content. Blame this old ox for being blind and bumping into me."

"Does this beast think it can run over me?"

Sun Hao, slightly tipsy and having already drunk quite a bit of alcohol, stood up, carrying a large piece of beef, and said casually.

"Haozi, is this ox Sun Jian's?"

“We should know when to stop bullying him. He’s destitute, his parents starved to death, and this cow is probably his only life. If we eat his cow, we might end up killing someone.”

Sun Hu, on the other hand, was clear-headed and spoke with more maturity and composure.

After all, he worked in the county government and was a minor official, so he had seen more people and things and wasn't as reckless as Sun Hao.

"Hahaha, brother, you even caused a death? You think too highly of that good-for-nothing Sun Jian. Do you think he's Wu Song?"

"You think you can kill me?"

"With his small frame, he'd have to kneel down and call me grandpa when he sees me!"

Thinking of the humiliation he suffered in front of Sun Jian today, Sun Hao felt a surge of anger rising within him.

That kid doesn't seem as easy to bully as he used to be.

But now that Tiger is here, can he really turn the world upside down?

Sun Hao's thoughts reached this point.

suddenly!

A furious roar rang out.

"Sun Hao, pay for my cow's life with your dog's life!"

Sun Jian grabbed a sickle and charged forward.

"Brother! It's that brat Sun Jian!"

Upon seeing Sun Jian charging towards him with a sickle in hand, a hint of surprise flashed in Sun Hao's eyes, but this surprise was quickly replaced by malice.

"Ha, what a kid! He actually dared to chase me all the way here. Looks like he's got a death wish!"

Sun Hu put down his wine bowl, his breath reeking of alcohol.

It is common sense that the people should not fight against the officials, no matter when, let alone in this chaotic world.

Moreover, Sun Hu was not an ordinary yamen runner, but a head constable, a position equivalent to a police captain in later generations.

He was used to being arrogant in Hongnong County. Not only did lowly people like Sun Jian have to bow down to him, but even the yamen runners had to treat him with utmost respect.

Who would have thought that Sun Jian, who used to hide from trouble and was afraid of offending anyone, would dare to openly provoke others over a cow? His audacity is simply too great!

"Brothers, just leave him alive, don't kill him."

At Sun Hu's command, several constables around him rubbed their hands together, ready to get up and deal with Sun Jian.

Sun Hao also grabbed a stool from the side, looking smug.

If I could get Sun Jian half-dead today, not only would I be able to vent my anger, but I might also be able to have some fun with his beautiful wives when I get back. Just thinking about it is exciting...

Seeing a crowd gather around him, Sun Jian's eyes were filled with indignation.

These people aren't government officials, they're ruthless bandits who eat people alive!

Not far away, Zhou Wan'er, who witnessed this scene, also felt nervous, her eyes filled with worry and hesitation.

In Zhou Wan'er's view, Sun Jian's life was insignificant compared to her own.

However, if Sun Jian were to die, the trouble and unknown dangers he would bring her would be almost endless, but if she were to step in to save him, the result would be the same.

A fallen phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken. Being in an enemy country, if her identity is even slightly exposed, the consequences will be far more terrible than she imagined.

After all, the people on the other side were a group of yamen runners, who were people who dared to defy the government.

Damn it!

"Hopefully she'll make a move..."

Zhou Wan'er bit her red lips tightly, placing all her hopes on Gu Zijian, who was also observing everything from the shadows.

Gu Zijian frowned, her heart filled with hesitation. Facing this group of yamen runners, she weighed the pros and cons repeatedly in her mind. But since she had come along, she believed that if things really came to a last resort, she would definitely save Sun Jian's life.

Seeing that Sun Jian was completely unmoved in the face of the attack, Sun Hao thought he was scared out of his wits. Before the other constables could make a move, he impatiently swung the solid wooden stool in his hand and smashed it at Sun Jian's head.

The bench itself was made of solid wood, and with Sun Hao's swift, accurate, and ruthless strike, it would have cracked not only a human skull but even a piece of marble.

"You piece of trash, go to hell!"

"Bang!"

As the dull thud resounded, everyone froze in place.

Not only were Sun Hu and his men dumbfounded, but even Gu Zijian and Zhou Wan'er, who were hiding in the shadows, were so frightened that they almost cried out.

Who would have thought that Sun Hao's attack not only missed Sun Jian, but instead Sun Jian kicked him hard in the chest, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood and fly three or four meters away, lying on the ground howling in pain.

Even the constables closest to Sun Jian were stunned, not understanding how the attack had just occurred.

Sun Hu stood up from his chair in shock, looking at Sun Jian in disbelief with a complex expression in his eyes.

Who would have thought that Sun Jian would become a completely different person overnight?

Not only has he changed from being timid and cowardly to what he is now, but even his frail body seems to have become more robust.

"What on earth happened to this guy...?"

"Brother!! Kill him! Kill him!" Sun Hao, lying on the ground, wailed and begged repeatedly.

Several of his ribs were broken by the kick, and he was in so much pain that he spoke in a rough voice.

Sun Jian, that brat, first argued with me, then humiliated me, and now he dares to injure me. I'll make Sun Jian pay with his life!

"Fine! Fine! You dare to hurt my brother? Today I'll break both your legs!"