Su Nanxi pieced together a complete story from their words.

These are people who have lost their families and loved ones, and who came together because they had no money for food and needed to survive.

In the past, they could support themselves, and even the burly men could barely make ends meet. But this year is different. The climate has changed drastically, and they didn't have any planting skills to begin with, so it's too difficult for them. As a result, the harvest is poor and not enough to fill their stomachs!

With no other choice, they went to do manual labor, but they encountered a heartless foreman who exploited, oppressed, and withheld their wages. When they protested, they were beaten up and left with no money!

After trying it a few times, they stopped doing manual labor, but they couldn't just sit around waiting for food; they would all starve to death on the mountain sooner or later!

He was so hungry that he ended up doing this: highway robbery!

This road is mine; if you want to pass, leave your toll!

They weren't greedy; they only needed enough to eat, so they targeted families with some money!

Don't bother looking at the poor families; they're all tightening their belts to make ends meet, so there's no extra money for them!

However, this road is not a bustling one, and there are not many people passing by. It will take a long time before you can catch a big, fat fish!

Su Nanxi and the other two were the ones they had been waiting for a long time. They had been waiting here for many days without seeing anyone pass by. They were starving and could only run to the nearby mountains to pick some wild fruits to fill their stomachs!

They originally planned to rob the target and then leave. If there was meat, that would be best. If there was only grain, that would be fine too.

Unfortunately, they didn't check the almanac before going out today and ran into someone they didn't want to mess with!

Not only did I get a severe lesson, but I also didn't get anything, and I'll have to go hungry again when I get back!

Su Nanxi didn't know what to say. If it was due to the times, he estimated that many more such things would happen in the future. What wouldn't people do to survive?

The people we encountered earlier were like that. It seems that this mountainous area is very poor and has basically no food reserves. It will be very difficult to get through the next period!

When there's no food, robbery isn't anything unusual!

Food is the most important thing for people. When they are hungry, no one will care about any grand principles!

Su Nanxi is not a savior. She was saddened to hear the news, but she could not save the world!

However, now that she's encountered this situation, she's going to take care of it!

"I don't want to waste any more words. I'll just ask you one question: would you rather stay here and continue being robbers, or would you rather go out and find work to earn money to support yourselves?"

Su Nanxi asked the person who was lying on the ground in a daze.

Hearing the change in Su Nanxi's tone, Mo Qinghe immediately became alert, pulled Su Nanxi's hand, held it tightly, and gave her strength.

Su Nanxi smiled at him. She was just thinking too much and felt a little upset. It was nothing, no need to panic!

Mo Qinghe ignored her and held her hand tightly. It was a husband's duty to help his wife!

Don't be afraid, my dear wife, your husband is always here for you!

Do whatever you want, and your husband will approve and support you, except for abandoning him!

Those people looked conflicted upon hearing Su Nanxi's words, hesitant to speak.

How are they supposed to answer that?!

They also want to make a name for themselves, but they have no special skills. What can they do these days?

It's easy for them to say. If it were really that easy, they could at least support themselves, if not make a lot of money!

Why have you fallen into such dire straits that you've resorted to such wicked deeds!

It's wrong to assume they don't know, but there's nothing they can do; they need to eat to live!

If they didn't need to eat, why would they rob a ball?

If there's a really good place to go, they'll definitely be willing to go; it's not easy to rob someone on these mountain paths!

Su Nanxi immediately saw what they were thinking. "Don't overthink it! Since I asked, I've already thought of places for you all. I'm just asking if you're willing?"

The people on the ground awkwardly raised their heads, looking at each other, hesitant and conflicted.

Su Nanxi said quietly, "If anyone wants to stay here and continue robbing, I'll give them a big gift, hmm, both legs will be broken! That will make them more pitiful and they'll beg for more food! Oh! No, that won't be robbery anymore, it'll be called begging! Sigh! As long as they can get some food, that's fine too, since your ultimate goal is just to have a bite to eat!"

He spoke casually, as if he were discussing something with someone, and it seemed to pose no threat whatsoever. Su Nanxi even said it with a smile, but his words revealed a strong sense of threat!

The people lying on the ground froze, thinking, "My God, the worst is yet to come!"

This isn't giving them a choice; it's a blatant one-way selection!

They can't get up for half a day now. Breaking their legs is something that can be done very easily. They can't even run!

Is there even a choice?

We can only choose the most advantageous option!

That's right. They really are just trying to make a living. If someone asks them to work so they can support themselves, that would be wonderful!

If you can support yourself, who would want to do this job?

I dare not go to wealthy, remote places. If I try to seize someone else's territory, I'll be beaten half to death and come back!

The nearby ones are all in poor, remote areas, so there's not much to gain there!

They've been going hungry, barely getting any food. Sigh, they've gone three days without eating nine meals!

They were helpless!

If there's work to be done, they'll do it!

At least they have dignity, they can live in the sunlight, and they don't have to live in constant fear!

However, some people argued, "We can work to support ourselves! But if you want us to sell ourselves, that's not an option! I'd rather starve to death than do that! Break my legs if you want! At least I'll still be free!"

Upon hearing this, the others suddenly understood and also said that they would not sell their bodies, but only their skills!

Su Nanxi found it both funny and speechless. Where did she hear those lines? Does she really think she's the most beautiful courtesan, selling her art but not her body?

Besides, do they even have any skills?

If you had any skills, you wouldn't have ended up like this. You could at least fill your stomach, right?

It's terrible to be uncultured; people try to apply any line to themselves!

Seeing Su Nanxi smile, those people thought they had guessed correctly that Su Nanxi wanted to betray them. They became extremely agitated and, despite their injuries, desperately tried to move away from Su Nanxi!

It looks like it can run away!

Su Nanxi said irritably, "How much are you worth if you sell yourselves? Don't you have any idea? Don't overestimate yourselves! If it weren't for the safety of pedestrians on the road, I wouldn't bother with you. I would have just crippled you all! That way you wouldn't be able to go out and harm the people!"

The group exchanged glances, feeling a little relieved. At least it wasn't for sale; they could accept that.

But when Su Nanxi suddenly blurted out a few words, his heart jumped again, "What you're saying isn't impossible! Why don't we just sell you all out? With someone watching you work, you can't do anything bad! That would be great!"

The faces of the group turned deathly pale.

"We choose to work to support ourselves!"