Actually, he really misunderstood Jiang Tangtang. She was indeed afraid of blood and also afraid of killing people.
The reason she was so engrossed in watching was because her fear triggered her self-protection system.
She treated the refugees like NPCs in a game, and everyone else like two-dimensional characters, thinking that everything was fake. Gradually, she entered a fantastical state as if she were reading a novel on-site.
She's just reading a novel, what's there to be afraid of?
But now, this self-hypnosis had failed. The strong stench of blood filling her nostrils, the sight of severed heads and limbs scattered on the ground—it was a miracle she hadn't vomited.
Lu Shiyan sheathed his sword and said, "Let's find another place to rest tonight."
By this time, the villagers of Dawan Village had fully witnessed Lu Shiyan's power. Hearing that the Lu family was going to change their resting place, they all hurriedly prepared to follow.
Undeterred by the unfriendly attitude from Jiang Tangtang and Lu Shiyan, Liu Chengfeng continued with a smile, "Sister-in-law, where are you going to rest? I'll have some people tidy up this place and then come to meet you."
Jiang Tangtang: "..."
I've never seen someone so outgoing.
She raised an eyebrow. "Telling you this so you can bring your men and rob us again?"
Liu Chengfeng didn't deny bringing people to rob the Lu family earlier. He cupped his hands and said, "I was blind to your greatness just now. I hope you won't hold it against me. To make up for our mistake, I will be at your beck and call from now on."
Jiang Tangtang blinked and asked the system, "[If I mess with him, will my character value increase?]"
You're not even going to be paired with him.
Oh, I see, it won't increase my character's value.
What's the point of having him?
Jiang Tangtang said without any politeness, "I have my husband to do whatever I want, so forget about you!"
Jiang Tangtang was extremely rude to Liu Chengfeng and didn't even tell him where they were going to rest next, but Liu Chengfeng just kept smiling, as if it didn't matter how much she scolded him.
He also sent two of his men to accompany Lu Shiyan and his group, while he stayed behind to lead the cleanup of the scene.
"Boss, why are you letting that woman insult you?" the underling asked, puzzled.
Liu Chengfeng didn't answer his question. Instead, he pointed to a group of unconscious refugees on the ground and said, "Erzhu, look, what have you found?"
Lin Erzhu shook his head. "Brother, I don't understand."
Liu Chengfeng laughed and said, "Look, he could have killed everyone, but he didn't. He only killed some of them and knocked them unconscious. What does that mean?"
Lin Erzhu was still puzzled, so Liu Chengfeng said again, "Cut open the bellies of those beheaded corpses and see what you find."
Lin Erzhu didn't understand why his boss wanted him to cut open the stomachs of those headless corpses, but he and his brothers had all survived thanks to their boss, and they were already used to doing whatever Liu Chengfeng said.
He shouted for people to cut open their stomachs, and despite his nausea, he took a knife and cut open the stomachs of several people.
Between the bloody intestines and stomach, there were no grass roots or tree bark, but instead, a lot of undigested meat.
These days, where can you find ordinary refugees who can eat meat every meal?
At first, Liu Chengfeng was just guessing, but after seeing the intestines of several headless corpses, his suspicions were confirmed.
Sure enough, even if that young man killed someone, he wasn't one to indiscriminately kill innocent people.
At the same time, he couldn't help but feel fortunate that he had stuck to his principles and hadn't led his brothers to do something like eating two pieces of lamb.
Otherwise, he himself might be the one losing his head.
Lin Erzhu and the others weren't fools. They didn't understand at first, but once the corpse was broken open, they all understood.
"Boss, he killed all those scoundrels who eat sheep! These scoundrels take advantage of women and children being alone and eat them. They deserve to die."
Lin Erzhu felt that although they also stole things and were not good people, they were still better than those scum who kidnapped women and children to eat.
Another henchman asked in bewilderment, "Boss, how did he know these people were all scourges who ate two-legged sheep? How could he kill them so accurately?"
"So that's what makes him so remarkable!" Liu Chengfeng stroked his short beard. "He's capable, yet he doesn't indiscriminately kill innocent people. This young man is destined for great things. Following him is better than us blindly stumbling around like headless flies. Now you know why I'm trying to please his wife, right?"
"Still don't understand?" a few of the underlings said as they worked.
Liu Chengfeng said, "Look, when I talked to him today, did he even acknowledge me? People like him, who are so arrogant and aloof, probably think that giving me a glance is a sign of respect. But his wife, although spoiled and willful, is much easier to get along with than him."
“Hearing you say that, I do remember. I heard from Nie Laowu that the man named Lu Sanlang rarely speaks more than ten words a day to anyone except his wife. He is even cold and distant to his own parents.”
Lin Erzhu was the henchman who was sent to find Nie Laowu to gather information. He said, "So, if we just please his spoiled and domineering wife, we can win his favor?"
Some people questioned Liu Chengfeng's decision, saying, "I heard that Lu Sanlang is just a farmer's son who learned some hunting skills from someone, and his wife is just a butcher's daughter. Aren't we praising them too much?"
Liu Chengfeng said, "Have you ever seen a farmer's son who has learned a little hunting skills and is this good? If you ask me, his skills are better than those of the great general."
He stood up, dusted himself off, lit a fire, and said, “This is my decision. If you agree with my idea, we will go together to seek wealth and glory.”
If any of you brothers find a better opportunity, I will not stop you from leaving. If we meet again in the future, we'll still be brothers. Don't let this small disagreement ruin our brotherhood.
Liu Chengfeng possessed both the worldly wisdom and shrewdness of a businessman, as well as the chivalry of a江湖儿女 (a person of the martial arts world), and he was also quite intelligent, which allowed him to make many friends during his escape.
However, he never forces anything, believing that if people agree, they should stay together, and if they disagree, they should part ways.
But it was precisely this attitude that made his subordinates trust him even more. The person who had just raised the question immediately expressed his willingness to follow him and even apologized for his lack of knowledge.
After burning all the bodies, Liu Chengfeng led his men to follow the tracks left by his men on the road to chase after the Lu family.
Late at night, Jiang Tangtang didn't cause too much trouble. She simply chose a spot away from the blood-soaked ground and announced that everyone should stop and rest.
Thinking back to that shout from the crowd, "We have grain! Let's go grab some grain!"
Seeing that Li Shi and the others were not there, he couldn't help but ask Lu Shiyan, "Did you arrange for Li Shi and the others to go and steal the grain just now?"
Lu Shiyan nodded slightly.
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