The infighting among the bandits did not last long. In the end, everyone was so bloodthirsty that there were only a few survivors.
Even the second in command of Yangwei Village was not spared.
Judging from the scan results, this second-in-command has a bad temper and treats his subordinates like pigs and dogs. Many bandits have deep resentment towards him in their hearts.
Most importantly, some of them were forced into banditry, their hands stained with blood, working like slaves just to survive. Many of their loved ones died at the hands of the Yangweizhai bandits. If revenge was to be sought, the best route would be to seek it from the head of the Yangweizhai.
Jiang Huaixu saw one of them kneeling on the ground and wailing after the second in command died. Finally, he called all his relatives. After saying what he wanted to say, he pointed the tip of the knife towards himself and stabbed it hard.
"Qi Dafu, what do you want to do?"
Jiang Erlang's voice brought Jiang Huaixu back to reality.
"I, I want to ask the boss where my parents are being held."
Qi Dafu was still timid and looked like a wimp when he walked.
Jiang Erlang asked, "Do you think the first and second leaders of Yangwei Village are so kind as to raise your parents?"
"We never keep idle people in the village." The thin man continued.
Those two sentences were like a needle poking into a bubble, shattering the fantasy without leaving a trace.
Qi Dafu stood there with his back to them for a while, then suddenly strode towards the room where the boss was.
Soon, the house was filled with wild beast-like roars and broken human voices.
Qi Dafu came out again with blood on his face and body, and a strong smell of blood quickly spread in the lobby.
"I killed him, so you kill me."
Qi Dafu, with tear marks on his face, stood there numbly, his voice flat, as if he was not the same person who had just roared.
Jiang Huaixu collected the flying insects into the space, stood up and said, "Killing someone means paying with your life, it's only natural. Why should we take your life?"
Qi Dafu was stunned. Although he was not very smart, he knew from the conversation between the villagers and the guards that the people they left behind were people who had never killed anyone. He originally thought that if he killed the boss, he would also be doomed to death. He did not expect Jiang Huaixu to say this.
He stood there for a long while, then raised his hand to scratch his head. "Girl, can I follow you?"
Afraid that Jiang Huaixu and the other two would think he was trying to eat the villagers' food for free, he hurriedly said, "I can do any hard labor, pushing a cart, carrying a bag... I can even coax a child. Just give me something to eat!"
Jiang Huaixu looked at his second brother.
Receiving her gaze, Jiang Erlang said, "Let's go back and discuss it with the village chief and our parents before making a decision."
"Okay, okay." Qi Dafu nodded vigorously, "I was right, you are all good people!"
Yun Qi, who had gone out to check the situation, heard himself being called a "good guy" as soon as he entered the lobby. He glanced at Qi Dafu inconspicuously, feeling inexplicably worried about his look.
"Most of them died, and some fled into the mountains. There are less than ten people left."
Jiang Huaixu raised his leg and walked out, turning his foot in the air and facing the thin man.
"Tell me who you are and how many lives you have taken. Once you've explained clearly, I'll think of a way for you to die."
The lucky cat squatting on Jiang Huaixu's shoulder took advantage of the power of the man and waved its claws fiercely.
These words were said arrogantly, and Yun Qi couldn't help but glance sideways slightly, and the smile in Jiang Erlang's eyes flashed away.
"Eh - no, no, Mrs. Kang is a very good person. I know her. She has saved many people!" Qi Dafu hurriedly spoke up to plead for the thin man.
"I only save people, not kill them." Doctor Kang's voice was strong and powerful, his calm expression revealing a hint of helplessness. "But in this mountain village, saving people is also a disguised form of killing. It's understandable that you want to attack me. Before that, I want to ask you for a favor."
Jiang Huaixu said without hesitation: "Please speak."
"Ten miles southwest of here, there's a valley where some mountain folk have settled. They've been living there for quite some time, fearing discovery from bandits, as they're plagued by nearby bandits. I'm worried they're still struggling in this place, surrounded by wild beasts and lacking food and water. I hope you can help them."
"Did you rescue them?"
Doctor Kang shook his head. "They managed to escape and were nearly discovered by the bandits. I only helped them hold them off for a short while."
"How did you know their hiding place after they escaped?" Yun Qi asked.
Doctor Kang answered calmly, "I'm a doctor. Sometimes I even go deep into the mountains to collect herbs. I discovered them while I was collecting herbs."
Jiang Erlang: "How did you end up in this bandit camp?"
Doctor Kang gave a bitter laugh. "I was also in the mountains collecting herbs when I ran into the village's second-in-command. He simply said the village was short of a doctor and took me away. My grandfather's whereabouts are still unknown, and I think he's in great danger."
Everyone was silent.
Jiang Huaixu broke the silence in the room, "Second brother, his merits and demerits have been offset, don't you think?"
Jiang Erlang said, "Doctor Kang, why don't you come with us to rescue the mountain people?"
Doctor Kang had not expected this result. After a slight surprise, he bowed and saluted, "On behalf of the mountain people, I would like to thank all the heroes for saving my life."
As soon as he finished speaking, something unexpected happened.
"Antidote! Give me the antidote!!!"
A bloody man rushed into the hall, behaving like a madman, pointing a big knife at Jiang Huaixu and roaring desperately.
"I'm done running, give me the antidote!!"
The four people who were shocked by the sudden change reacted quickly and stepped forward to stop it without thinking too much.
The bloody man waved the knife in his hand to prevent anyone from getting close.
Yun Qi raised the knife he had just picked up when he went out to check the situation, pointed the blade at the bloody man's back, and threw it out with force.
The bloody man who had fallen into madness had no time to react, and a knife pierced straight into his back. He fell slowly with his eyes wide open and a horrible face. The blood in his mouth seemed to never stop flowing, and the ground around him was dyed crimson.
The five people quickly walked out of the lobby.
"Uncle Dafu, can you run an errand for us?" Jiang Erlang asked Qi Dafu.
Qi Dafu hadn't found a suitable opportunity to talk to Doctor Kang, and he was so anxious that he scratched his head. "Well, can I ask Doctor Kang a few questions first?"
Jiang Erlang saw what he was thinking and nodded slightly.
Qi Dafu immediately pulled Doctor Kang aside and asked him questions in a low voice.
After the two came back, Qi Dafu could hardly hide the joy on his face.
"Erlang, right? Your uncle and I want to go with Doctor Kang to rescue the mountain people. How about we take a detour and help you deliver the letter?"
"No need." Jiang Huaixu said, "Yun Qi can just take the letter down. Go down the mountain and explain the situation on the mountain to our village chief. Ask him to bring people up and move all the useful items down the mountain."
Yun Qi glanced at Jiang Huaixu and walked down the mountain without saying anything.
"Then let's go and save people!" Qi Dafu was very excited.
"Second brother, you go with them." Jiang Huaixu said, "Take these two. If you encounter any trouble on the way, light it and I will be able to see it."
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