Ah Lian, whom we hadn't seen for several days, reappeared before everyone.

But no one paid any attention to her, because Su Nanxi had personally seen the person off. They all knew that Su Nanxi didn't like that person, and since they weren't close to each other and weren't related, there was no need to pay too much attention to her!

But A-Lian did not give up. She seemed to have encountered some emergency, her face full of anxiety. She ran and shouted, trying to attract the attention of the people in front of her.

She knew the village chief was just ahead, so she shouted loudly and quickened her pace, trying to get ahead of him.

Unfortunately, the road was narrow and crowded, and the villagers seemed to be deliberately ostracizing her, making it very difficult for her to run over.

But they were very persistent and eventually got to the front.

He stretched out his arms, panting, trying to stop everyone from moving forward.

Su Nanxi had heard the noise a long time ago, but she didn't intend to pay attention to it.

It has nothing to do with her!

If they catch up, it's simply because they're injured, out of food, and out of water!

Normally, she might have considered it, but at this moment, she didn't, especially after what happened last night when she was spinning around in circles!

So many people are suffering, who can save them all?

They can be targeted even when they're just drinking porridge!

When people are deprived of food and drink, the selfish and self-serving side of human nature is fully exposed. They are only thinking of themselves and will even do anything to deliberately harm others!

They are probably now targets for some people, who are just waiting for an opportunity to strike!

"Miss, we don't know you. You're blocking our way! Please move aside and let us through! Otherwise, we might accidentally bump into you and hurt you! If you insist on not moving, that's your problem, and you'll have to bear all the consequences yourself. We won't be responsible for anything!"

Su Nanxi gave the woman a cold look; she felt no pity for her whatsoever.

Is making yourself look disheveled just to gain sympathy?

Whether it is true or not, it's none of her business, and she doesn't intend to interfere!

Ah Lian did look pitiful, covered in dirt, without shoes, and her hair was full of mud, as if she had been fighting with someone in the mud.

Hearing Su Nanxi's heartless words, she knelt down with a thud, wailing, "Please, help me! Save my parents! They're injured and dying! They were beaten, we were robbed, we have nothing left, we're truly desperate! If you don't help them, they'll really die! I know you're in a difficult position, but I really don't know who else to turn to. You're the only people I know on this road!"

She cried so hard her heart was breaking; anyone who saw her would feel sorry for her.

Su Nanxi wasn't blinded by anger. She calmly asked, "Where are your parents? Since you're family, why weren't you beaten?"

Still so energetic!

A-Lian didn't expect Su Nanxi to ask this question. She was crying so miserably, why didn't she focus on this?

Playing by your own rules!

The other villagers were initially wavering, but after hearing what Su Nanxi said, they suddenly felt strange. How come this person was perfectly fine, and although his clothes were dirty, there were no signs of him being beaten?

Ah Lian replied, "My family pushed me away, so they didn't hit me! I'm telling the truth. If I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning!"

Since they even used a solemn oath, it does have a certain degree of credibility.

The village chief looked at Su Nanxin, feeling a little soft-hearted, but he couldn't make the decision.

He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it.

Su Nanxi understood what the village chief wanted to do, but pretended not to see it and coldly rejected Alian.

"Sorry! We're not doctors, we can't help you. Go ask other people, see if there are any doctors or physicians on the road. Asking them is much more practical than asking us! Please make way, otherwise you might get beaten up too!"

Upon hearing this, the village chief immediately gave up. He was confused; it was indeed useless to seek help from them, as they didn't understand how to save lives!

Seeing that it was no use, Ah Lian threw herself to the ground and kowtowed desperately, crying out, "Save us! Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda, you can accumulate good karma!"

Su Nanxi dodged and refused her kneeling, saying, "If you are sincere, pray to the Bodhisattva more!"

When the people behind saw that Su Nanxi had moved aside, they all moved aside as well.

They cannot accept undeserved rewards!

Su Nanxi waved her hand, and A-Lian quickly stopped shouting. She ran to the side, her eyes glazed over, and only snapped out of it after everyone had left.

But it was too late; the person had already gone far away.

All they could do was jump up and down, while also getting a wave of all sorts of stares.

Once they were a distance away, Su Nanxi told the village chief, "Don't be fooled. She's not as bad as she says! We should have a conscience and kindness, but we shouldn't use them recklessly! Especially on this uneven road, there might already be people eyeing us! Don't give them a chance! Once we open the door, it might be impossible to clean up! Tell the villagers to grab their machetes at any time!"

Upon hearing this, the village chief broke out in a cold sweat. He recalled his past experiences and was immediately filled with fear. He realized that he was getting old and his mind was not working properly!

Thankfully, they didn't act on their own initiative, otherwise, they might have really been dealt with!

It seems there's some truth to the saying that people have to retire when they get old; their minds become less sharp, and they can't see further ahead!

The village chief decided that he would ask the young people more questions and listen to their opinions in the future, so that he wouldn't be so slow-witted!

He had something important to do, so he took the megaphone and left. This time, he didn't realize how nice his voice sounded!

Because he also sensed that danger was approaching.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became alert, grabbing machetes, sticks, and even hoes, and went into a state of readiness.

They experienced the horrors of fleeing famine for the first time, and seeing the people outside, they realized that no one was a good person!

Everyone looks like they have something to gain from them, and they all want to come and take something from them!

Ahead was a narrow intersection, which happened to be a bend. Su Nanxi told everyone not to go over there yet, but to sit down and rest for a while.

The village chief ran over, asking, "Is there something going on up ahead?"

Su Nanxi and Mo Qinghe exchanged a glance and nodded. "Let's take a look first, and rest for a bit. No rush!"

They've gotten used to stopping and starting along the way; whenever they're told to stop, they stop to rest without asking any questions.

But this time something feels off!

Their premonition was soon proven true.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out ahead, accompanied by threatening shouts, which were extremely arrogant!

Only then did everyone realize why they were resting there: someone was trying to rob them ahead!

Fu Mingchuan volunteered to go and investigate, and Xiao Han wanted to go with him, but he refused.

Another person would be a burden!

He can go and come back quickly on his own!

It's not like we're eating; having one more person go doesn't mean we're getting a free meal!

Su Nanxi agreed, and she didn't go with them.

She looked around warily and ordered the dogs to patrol continuously and bark loudly if they encountered any danger!

This area seems to be quite turbulent.

Fu Mingchuan returned quickly.

"There are checkpoints ahead, collecting tolls from passersby! Some people are protesting and causing a disturbance!"