"Since you're here to deliver things, and the delivery is complete, leave immediately if there's nothing else!"
If it weren't for the urgent need to rescue their tribesmen and find a temporary refuge, such a nuisance wouldn't be tolerated in his presence!
Back when their Nanxiong Marquisate hadn't fallen, scoundrels like Luo Shou wouldn't even be worthy of carrying his shoes!
Relying on his brother, the寨主 (zhài zhǔ - village chief), he'd become arrogant and oblivious to his own limitations!
"This is the territory of our Yongfeng Village. I can stay as long as I want! It's you lot, stray dogs, who shamelessly cling to our Yongfeng Village. When will you get lost!"
Luo Shou stepped onto the low wall, looking at Lu Baohong, whose cheek was swollen from a blow, contorting his face in pain. He looked incredibly arrogant.
Dongzi and Xiaohu stood on either side of Luo Shou, trying to put more pressure on Lu Baohong.
Lu Baohong found it laughable, "I am a guest invited by Second Master Luo, and I'm staying in the West Village area. If you have any objections, take it up with Second Master Luo."
If the people of the East Village could deal with Second Master Luo, how could their people have entered Yongfeng Village?
Yongfeng Village's geographical location was truly extraordinary. As long as the entrances and exits were guarded, it was truly impregnable.
The bandits of Huanglan Mountain hadn't stopped eyeing Yongfeng Village.
Although Yongfeng Village wasn't exactly a prize, it was still a bone to gnaw on and soup to drink when one was starving. Who could say that wasn't a good thing?
However, Yongfeng Village wasn't that easy to target.
Yongfeng Village not only had natural geographical advantages to rely on, but also a military force within the village that couldn't be underestimated.
After several clashes, the Huanglan Mountain bandits gained no advantage whatsoever, and instead suffered losses.
Gradually, the Huanglan Mountain bandits gave up on the idea.
Since the Huanglan Mountain bandits didn't cause trouble, the people of Yongfeng Village naturally wouldn't initiate conflict either, and both sides gradually coexisted peacefully.
Without Second Master Luo leading them personally, the Lu family father and son, along with their subordinates, wouldn't have been able to enter Yongfeng Village at all.
When Luo Shou heard Lu Baohong using Luo Zhongtong to pressure him, he was so enraged he almost jumped up. The only reason he didn't jump was because a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.
Xie Jiang pressed his shoulder, "What problem can arguing solve? Since you can't draw your swords and fight, why waste your breath?"
Luo Shou felt that Young Master Xie's words had a deeper meaning. Arguing couldn't solve the problem, and he couldn't curse Lu Baohong to death. But how could the problem be solved?
Luo Shou felt that Young Master Xie had a solution.
So he listened to Young Master Xie.
Luo Shou cast a contemptuous glance at Lu Baohong and retracted his leg from the low wall.
Xie Jiang impatiently said to Lu Baohong, "Go back where you came from."
Lu Baohong had been rebuffed so many times that he no longer expected to hear anything pleasant from Xie Jiang, "Why are these three boys still here?"
Xie Jiang said, "Of course, they're here to tell Xu Hengyan and me how shamelessly you managed to worm your way into Yongfeng Village."
Lu Baohong was almost provoked again, but having already been through some training, he quickly suppressed his anger.
Lu Baohong narrowed his eyes, looking at Xie Jiang and Luo Shou, as if he had seen through everything, "You're discussing how to deal with me, aren't you?"
The enemies of an enemy can easily form an alliance.
Luo Shou snorted, "If you're scared, then quickly take your people and get out of Yongfeng Village!"
Lu Baohong couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him. Besides barking like a mad dog, what else could this brat do?
Lu Baohong stood in the darkness, rubbing his chin, his sinister eyes fixed on Xie Jiang, "Xie, haven't you forgotten something? You're not here in Yongfeng Village as a guest. You and Young Master Xu are still in my hands. You're merely bargaining chips in my possession."
"As bargaining chips still held by me, where you should be, who you can and cannot see, must all be decided by me."
"Considering how cooperative Young Master Xu has been, I've already given you enough respect. But you should also know your place. If you continue to push your luck and act out of line, don't blame me for resorting to other means."
What was injuring his two dead soldiers? Ten, twenty, a hundred? Could Xie be able to handle them all?
Lu Baohong couldn't help but suspect that Xie Jiang intended to use the East Village's influence against him, so he issued a warning.
Lu Baohong remained vigilant against Xie Jiang's ulterior motives, but he didn't feel much fear.
Second Master Luo let them into the village because he wanted to use their strength.
Without their help, it was unknown how long it would take for Second Master Luo to overthrow the寨主 Luo Lu and seize power himself.
It was even uncertain who would overthrow whom in the end.
Second Master Luo couldn't wait any longer.
What benefits could Luo Lu gain by joining forces with Xie Jiang and Xu Hengyan? Xu Hengyan was an official. Would Luo Lu dare to let an official into Yongfeng Village? Moreover, Xu Hengyan was a general who had previously suppressed bandits. Would Luo Lu dare to play with a tiger?
However, no matter what, it was always right to guard against people like Xie Jiang.
In the darkness surrounding the small courtyard, Lu family's dead soldiers were already in position.
Xiaohu and Dongzi seemed to sense something, and they became uneasy after hearing Lu Baohong's words.
Luo Shou, holding his saber, pointed at Lu Baohong across the low wall, "Lu Baohong, what are you trying to do? Who are you trying to scare! Don't blame me for using other means, what means do you have?"
"He's trying to scare me, wanting to tie me and Xu Hengyan up, and give us some softening powder. Oh, it's so terrifying." Xie Jiang quickly covered her chest.
Luo Shou's hackles were already raised, but with her incredibly fake interjection, he couldn't even lift the saber pointing at Lu Baohong.
What was this supposed to be, fear?
Could fear expressed with words be considered fear?
No wonder Young Master Xu stood at the door and couldn't be bothered to speak.
"Lu Baohong has caused such a big commotion, it's scared my courage almost to pieces. Then I won't listen to any more stories. You three, go back to your own homes. I'll come find you tomorrow."
Xie Jiang waved goodbye to Luo Shou and his two companions.
"..." Luo Shou was full of questions, looking at Xie Jiang in confusion. Was she just leaving?
Xie Jiang waved, "Go on, go on."
No need to cause trouble late at night. She'd just kill them later.
"Let's go."
Luo Shou beckoned to Dongzi and Xiaohu, and the three of them swaggered out. As they passed by Lu Baohong, all three of them spat on the ground.
Lu Baohong had already reached the corner and was about to descend the dirt slope back to the courtyard where he was staying when he saw Luo Shou, who had just walked away, suddenly run back.
What did this brat want to do now? Was there no end to it!
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Luo Shou didn't enter the courtyard, but leaned on the low wall and waved into the small courtyard, "Young Master Xie, Young Master Xie."
Xie Jiang walked over a few steps, "What is it?"
Luo Shou looked at her with his dark eyes, "My Qingqing has been sick for some time. Uncle Zhang has examined her and given her medicine, but she's been getting better and worse. Her little face has become so thin, there's no flesh on it. If Young Master Xie has time one day, could you take a look at my Qingqing?"
Luo Shou suddenly remembered that Young Master Xie's medical skills seemed very good, so he specifically ran back to ask.
Xie Jiang said, "Who is Qingqing?"