These words shocked the four people.
Even the burly man with broken arms and legs stopped groaning and stared up at Hu Er, who had a cold smile on his face.
"Don't talk nonsense like that!"
"I'm talking nonsense? Didn't you guys feel the force of that punch just now? Is that something a child should do?"
Hu Er, now convinced that Feng Bingwen had beaten him three times, became excited and agitated. He was now convinced that Feng Bingwen was a demon in disguise.
"..."
The other four remained silent, shocked by Hu Er's assumption.
Although they were usually idle and didn't do any real work, they knew that this was all thanks to the peaceful and prosperous times.
These tales of demons and monsters seemed to exist only in storytellers' tales, far removed from their own lives. But today, Hu Er suddenly pulled them into those terrifying stories.
"If I hadn't been quick-witted and managed to get rid of that person, would you have escaped today?"
"Pah, Hu Er, stop spouting nonsense. We saw it all just now. It was you who sold us out to get this peace."
"Alright, there's no use complaining anymore. Hu Er, you dragged us into this mess, so you have to find a way to settle things, or we'll haunt you even in death."
"That's easy, leave it to me."
Even after hearing such a threat, Hu Er was not afraid and instead took full responsibility.
"We know exactly what kind of person you are, what can you do about it?"
Seeing Hu Er's attitude, the thugs became somewhat uneasy.
"Why do you still look down on people?"
Hu Er was somewhat displeased, but facing the persistent gazes of these people, he lowered his head guiltily.
"Alright, I admit we're no match for him, but since we've encountered a demon, of course we should report it to the authorities. What's the point of us common folk fighting with demons? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"
"Report to the authorities?"
The thugs looked at each other, genuinely surprised. After all, they usually avoided anyone from the palace, like mice avoiding a cat. If something happened, the mice would never think of the cat.
"I think this is reliable."
...
Meanwhile, Feng Bingwen entered the school and, as usual, listened to the elementary lessons and began to study Confucian classics from the beginning. At noon, amidst the envious gazes of his classmates, he enjoyed the exquisite pastries sent by the proprietress of Ruyufang.
When school ended in the afternoon, as he was carrying the food box to return it to Ruyufang, he saw a rather familiar-looking person at the school gate.
The newcomer was dressed in a black official robe, his hand resting on his waist knife, his face cold and stern. Pedestrians on the street avoided him from a distance, as if they had seen some ferocious animal.
When Constable Xing, who was wearing an iron glove on his right hand, saw Feng Bingwen come out, he walked to the side of the street. Upon seeing this, Feng Bingwen's expression changed, and he followed him.
"Officer Xing, why are you suddenly waiting for me at the entrance of my school?"
Arriving at a secluded spot, Feng Bingwen saw the constables waiting there and asked curiously, already having a guess in his mind.
"At noon today, someone came to the yamen to report you, saying that you are a demon hiding in this county!"
Officer Xing spoke slowly, his face appearing very serious as he spoke.
"Hu Er!"
Feng Bingwen's tone was very certain; besides this guy, he couldn't think of anyone else who would go to the yamen to report him.
"Exactly."
“He actually went to the yamen to sue me. He should have made it clear that I only beat him up a few times, and he brought it on himself every time.”
Feng Bingwen shrugged, then looked disdainful.
"As for this talk of demons, Officer Xing, you don't believe it, do you?"
"You are certainly not a demon in this life, but you still retain the wisdom from your past life. We do not yet know what you were in your past life?"
"Don't worry, Officer Xing, I was also an ordinary citizen who abided by the law in my previous life!"
"Ordinary people?"
Officer Xing flexed his armored hands, a strange expression on his face.
"Since you're unwilling to tell the truth, then forget it."
"I told you the truth, but you don't believe me."
Feng Bingwen sighed.
"However, I have always believed that one action is worth more than a thousand words."
"Then I look forward to what you'll actually do."
A smile appeared on Constable Xing's face at this moment.
"By the way, can I handle Hu Er?"
Seeing Xing Putou turn to leave, Feng Bingwen called out to him.
"I've already said, as long as no murders occur, you can do whatever you want."
That's good.
Feng Bingwen smiled, then picked up the vermilion food box and left the alley. He first went to Ruyufang to return the food box, and then headed towards the alley where Hu Er lived.
Clang!
The sudden sound of the door being kicked open startled Hu Er, who was enjoying a leg massage from the servant. He was about to call out "Mom" when he saw who it was. His body stiffened instinctively, but he quickly recovered and put on a fawning smile.
"Grandpa Wind, what wind blew you here?"
"Second Master Hu, are you wondering why I'm still standing here?"
Looking at the scoundrel with a fawning expression, Feng Bingwen smiled and asked in return. As soon as he said this, the scoundrel in the courtyard was struck dumb, his eyes widening in shock.
"You, you..."
Hu Er raised his palm, pointed at Feng Bingwen, and looked on incredulously.
"What do you mean, 'me'?"
Feng Bingwen walked over leisurely, kicked the rascal away, and lay down on the cool chair without any hesitation.
"I already know about your trip to the yamen to file a complaint. I didn't realize you were so bold."
"This, this..."
Hu Er felt a chill run through his body; the sky seemed to be falling. What happened to the peaceful and prosperous world? How could these demons walk so openly in human form in the city?
Moreover, the government was so lenient. He went to the yamen with great anxiety to report the demons hiding in the county, and the people in the yamen betrayed him.
"What kind of world is this? Are they trying to kill us?"
Hu Er collapsed to the ground, thinking about what had happened to him in the past few days. Looking at the child sitting in the Hu chair, smiling at him, he felt that he was afraid he would not survive. Overwhelmed with grief and indignation, he burst into tears.
"What are you yelling about, you grown man? It's awful! Shut up!"
Seeing this scoundrel sitting on the ground crying and howling, Feng Bingwen impatiently kicked him again.
"No, I, Hu Xianyu, am going to lose my life anyway, so why should I listen to you? Even if you are a demon colluding with the government, you can't make me bow down."
"What kind of loyal and righteous person is this street thug who harasses decent women in broad daylight?"
Feng Bingwen was amused by this fellow. He turned his gaze to the servant who was staring in disbelief and gave him an order.
"Go, bring me your family's writing materials. I'll give your young master a chance to redeem himself!"
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