Cheng Shuang gasped. Just when she thought the natives would feel resentment or back down towards the defender, they ignored the injured man and continued to surround the man in the plaid shirt. She vaguely heard someone fawningly say, "You can hit me as much as you want, as long as you specify that I will take you to the city center. You are a distinguished guest, and we are willing to indulge you however you wish!"
Not to mention Cheng Shuang, who was stunned, even Feng Jiakang, the defender who was being chased, shuddered with nausea. He deliberately observed the expressions of the crowd and saw that no one expressed any dissatisfaction with his violent act in the street. He then looked at the man who had fallen into the corner and whose life was unknown. He had made up his mind to refuse, but faced with so many burning gazes, he still couldn't help but take a half step back with lingering fear.
Feng Jiakang knew in his heart that these people would not give up until he gave an answer. His skills were already exhausted, and he would suffer sooner or later if he forced it.
He glanced around warily, and when he spotted the four children staring intently at him from behind, he casually pointed and said, "They'll do. Let them take me." As he spoke, he realized it was a good idea, and immediately straightened his back, looking down at the crowd with disdain: "Didn't you say you were willing to listen to me?"
A dozen adults turned their heads, their expressions filled with ferocity and malice, directed directly at the four children.
The unruly Cheng Wudong was so frightened that he hid behind his brother, while Cheng Wuchun forced himself to stand up straight, saying, "The distinguished guest pointed to the four of us!"
Tian Sanlang also stepped forward with a smile, intentionally or unintentionally blocking Cheng Shuang's view.
Cheng Shuang was taken aback. She felt something was off. Tian Sanlang didn't have a good impression of her, so it couldn't be that he was protecting her. Could it be that he was afraid she would take away the benefits that belonged to them?
The little girl's eyes lit up, and she jumped out on her own initiative, "Our distinguished guest said they chose us!"
"You can talk?" Cheng Wuchun was startled and immediately glared at him. "You're lying to us!"
The other two children glared at them angrily.
Cheng Shuang grinned, showing her little teeth, and proudly declared, "Who told you to trick me out of so much candy!" She squinted her big eyes, looking both mischievous and adorable, "This isn't the time for infighting. Have you thought this through? There's only one VIP guest, and he specifically requested the four of us. There are plenty of competitors over there!"
It's unclear what words touched the three children, but almost without thinking, they immediately turned around and gave the defender an innocent yet ingratiating smile, "Honored guest, we...we'll follow your instructions!"
Feng Jiakang naturally didn't miss the four children's argument. His eyes darted towards Cheng Shuang, and he was about to speak when Tian Sanlang beat him to it, grabbing Cheng Shuang's wrist and pulling her over. He chuckled, "This is my younger sister. She's a bit mischievous, but she's quite obedient and well-behaved. Don't worry, we won't cause you any trouble!"
Cheng Shuang blinked her peach blossom eyes and smiled sweetly, "Greetings, esteemed guest! Your humble servant is very obedient!"
The remaining three children nodded eagerly.
A dozen adults stared at the four men with faces contorted with jealousy and hatred. Their aggressive demeanor dissipated in an instant, especially after Feng Jiakang again requested that four children escort them. Their resentment gradually faded, leaving only a beautiful woman whose gaze lingered on Feng Jiakang's muscular chest. She said softly, "Honorable guest, the children may not have been able to entertain you properly. Why don't you leave me here so I can help you if needed?" The words "if needed" were uttered with a charming and coquettish tone.
Tian Sanlang's expression immediately changed. He glared coldly at the woman and gritted his teeth, saying, "You've overstepped your bounds!"
For a moment, Cheng Shuang was shocked by Tian Sanlang's aura. It was a kind of ruthlessness that erupted when someone was spying on the person you loved, something that was completely unlike what a child would exhibit.
But thinking about how she had grown so quickly at the Gate of Reincarnation, the little girl lowered her eyes, becoming even more certain that the existence of the Protectors must be related to the life and death of the natives, otherwise, why would things have come to this?
The woman shrank back slightly. She didn't speak, but instead clung to the man's sleeve reluctantly, gazing up at him with eyes full of affection.
Feng Jiakang was startled by the stare. He touched his fairly handsome face and for a moment almost thought he had become a legendary hero who could have women flocking to him without him having to do anything! But the Gate of Reincarnation had taught him a lesson time and time again, so he had to wake up and realize that his life was more important.
He smiled and decisively refused, but his heart was bleeding.
This girl is really pretty!
Although Cheng Shuang couldn't fathom the thoughts of this protector, she noticed Feng Jiakang's lingering gaze on the woman's beautiful face. Only when she saw him firmly shake his head did she hear the three children beside her let out small, soft sighs of relief. Especially Tian Sanlang, who had previously been quite composed, was now bursting with uncontrollable excitement.
The young girl noted down these suspicious points, looked up, and saw that the woman seemed to have been severely hit. Her body swayed a few times, but she managed not to fall down. Her beautiful eyes looked at Feng Jiakang with tears in them, trying to soften his heart.
If defenders were so easily swayed, they would probably have died countless times over.
Feng Jiakang didn't say anything, but instead waved to Cheng Shuang's four children.
What are your names?
"Little Man, Little Spring".
"Little person, Little Winter".
"The villain Saburo."
When it was Cheng Shuang's turn, she said, "Little Shuang'er."
"Oh! So there's a Shuang'er too." Feng Jiakang thought of the beautiful Shuang'er in a certain Dingji, and unconsciously stroked his chin, revealing a lewd smile.
Cheng Shuang: ...
"You can call me Xiao Shuang, that's fine too."
Interrupted by the little girl's crisp voice, Feng Jiakang looked at the innocent and naive little girl in front of him, quickly dismissed the messy thoughts in his mind, nodded hastily, and urged, "Hurry up and lead the way."
This time, he didn't look at the woman beside him again.
Cheng Shuang looked over and saw that the woman, who seemed to be thinking about something, had a resolute look in her eyes and had silently followed him. Her gaze toward Cheng Shuang also carried a hint of flattery.
Cheng Shuang shifted her gaze, glancing at the indigenous man with a bloodied head in the corner, but her pupils suddenly contracted.
She noticed that the large hole on the native's forehead was slowly healing, and he was lying on the ground without getting up, instead secretly stuffing something into his mouth.
The beautiful woman also noticed this. As she brushed past the man, she stomped hard on his hand, a clear warning. Then, meeting Cheng Shuang's gaze, she blinked and smiled eagerly.
The little girl quickly looked away.
The people here are eccentric.
The strange creature still hadn't given any warning by this point, whether it was because she was too good at disguising herself as a native or because the people here really didn't have any ill intentions towards the protectors.
Could it be that she had a stroke of good luck, and the locals simply meant her no harm?
The little girl pursed her lips and looked at the three boys in front of her who were flattering Feng Jiakang with a few kind words, making him beam with joy. She wanted to join them, but they intentionally or unintentionally pushed her out of the circle.
It seems her popularity hasn't improved at all...
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