Chapter 5, The Malice of Human Hearts

After tying the bag's opening tightly with a rope, I stood up and staggered out.

Chen Mo extended his hand twice before finally grasping the money pouch. At this moment, his consciousness had become clear, but in order to confuse the other party, he still pretended to be on the verge of fainting. Silently, he opened the pouch and confirmed that it was filled with five-zhu coins, strung together with hemp rope. As for the quantity, he no longer cared to count.

Chen Mo glanced at the water bowl, then looked at the attendant and the direction in which the man had left. Although he did not understand why the other party wanted to harm him, he could no longer afford to think about that. After silently pleading for help in his heart, he trembled as he reached out to take the money pouch

Uncle Wang looked at the man and, noticing his hesitant expression, already understood, as Chen Mo had said, that there was an issue with the water. He frowned and asked, "Do you want to see an official"

"Why do you ask this?" Uncle Wang looked at Chen Mo with a puzzled expression

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang frowned and cast a more fierce glance at the attendant

The sudden voice that appeared in his mind startled Chen Mo. He felt somewhat dazed, and at the moment he called out, he had already realized that it was the voice of that mysterious entity in his mind. However, since he had encountered this mysterious presence, it had only spoken three sentences in total, so Chen Mo was momentarily unable to react.

Chen Mo was somewhat confused; from Uncle Wang's words, it seemed as though the authorities were in cahoots with them. Being young, he could not comprehend these principles and, for a moment, did not know how to express himself. He could only silently follow Uncle Wang as they continued walking forward. However, it seemed quite unfortunate, as he either slipped inexplicably or was bumped into by passersby who were not paying attention.

"Uncle Wang?" Outside the door, Chen Mo suddenly bumped into a broad chest, and before he could react, he was rebounded back and sat down on the ground. Looking up, it was indeed Uncle Wang, and he couldn't help but feel relieved. At that moment, Uncle Wang's fierce and intimidating face seemed much more amiable.

The person just now was rendered motionless by a mere glare from you. Chen Mo recalled how Uncle Wang had simply shot a glance at that attendant, and the attendant had become too afraid to move, feeling somewhat envious.

Who

"What evidence is there?" The man felt somewhat uneasy under Uncle Wang's gaze, and feeling insecure, he wanted to retreat. However, he saw the man from before come out, looking at Chen Mo with a smile and saying, "Young man, there are some things that cannot be said carelessly; otherwise, if it reaches the authorities..."

The man ultimately did not pursue the matter, and the number of onlookers continued to grow; it seems that not wanting to escalate the situation was perhaps the most important reason.

Chen Mo recounted the matter of Liu Lao introducing him to come here to sell grain.

For the first time in his life, Chen Mo intuitively experienced the hardships and dangers of this world. Although Old Liu appeared kind-hearted and the man did not seem like a bad person, they engaged in such heinous activities. In contrast, Uncle Wang, who looked fierce and intimidating, turned out to be a rare good person

Chen Mo listened with some confusion and asked, "Uncle Wang, why do they want to harm me?"

"Then can you teach me?" Chen Mo asked

Isn't the government supposed to act on behalf of the people? Chen Mo found it somewhat perplexing; if they do not represent the common folk, what difference does it make whether they exist or not

The attendant hesitated somewhat; Uncle Wang was a renowned hunter in the surrounding ten miles, having hunted fierce tigers. With his robust physique and a face that exuded ferocity, a single glare from him at this moment emanated a menacing aura that would make an ordinary person weak in the knees. How could the attendant dare to approach any further

Thank you, Uncle Wang! Chen Mo still has some psychological shadows regarding the previous events. At this moment, hearing that Uncle Wang is willing to accompany him, he immediately feels much more at ease

Good! Chen Mo followed Uncle Wang happily as the two walked towards the market

"You are quite filial, my child," Uncle Wang said with a smile. "Isn't the village head saying that you still want a dog? Just so happens that the things you mentioned are all at the market. I will take you there, and Zheng the butcher is also over there."

As soon as Chen Mo thought of this, he felt a sense of fear, and then he stumbled and fell.

Why not report to the authorities? Chen Mo felt somewhat indignant. He thought that if it were not for the mysterious presence in his mind helping him, and if Uncle Wang had not happened to come by, he might have been sold off to a faraway place, leaving his mother all alone and helpless. If he were truly lost, how would his mother survive?

"What happened?" That fellow came over carrying a money bag, looking at Chen Mo with a grin.

"This is their territory; it has really escalated, and neither of us may benefit from it," Uncle Wang sighed and said, "What happened? Were you not supposed to go to the grain market? Why did you come here?"

"I am just a hunter, what do I know about martial arts?" Uncle Wang shook his head, then glanced at Chen Mo a few times, pondering: "If you want to learn, I can teach you, but you must be able to endure hardship"

Uncle Wang, why..." Chen Mo felt a bit indignant in his heart

Chen Mo wanted to say something else, but he was pulled away by Uncle Wang

I am not afraid of hardship!" Chen Mo declared with his chest held high

If it were useful, they would not be so rampant! Uncle Wang reached out to pull him up, shaking his head and sighing.

It's nothing! Chen Mo shook his head, his consciousness somewhat hazy, and even the figure in front of him appeared to be double vision; that bowl of water is problematic

I want to buy a few chicks to raise some chickens at home, and then..." Chen Mo thought for a moment and said: "Buy some meat, mother hasn't eaten meat in a long time.

"What do you want to teach?" Uncle Wang looked at Chen Mo with a puzzled expression

"Uncle Wang, are you very impressive?" Chen Mo suddenly asked while walking down the street

This little child stole money! The fellow's eyes darted around, and he exclaimed.

The man paused slightly upon hearing this

"Hey, kid!" The guy smiled and took a couple of steps forward, wanting to catch Chen Mo, but he saw Chen Mo suddenly dart out as if nothing had happened.

"Little clever one!" The man looked at Chen Mo and shook his head, saying: "Please send my regards to Old Liu."

In the future, selling grain will suffice by going to the grain market. The world is difficult; although the prices at the grain market are low, at least there won't be such dangers. The county town is not like the countryside; the people here are complex, and moreover, the authorities do not manage affairs well these days. Uncle Wang took Chen Mo directly to the Brocade Embroidery Workshop. After exchanging a piece of embroidery for five hundred coins, he began to head back, speaking to Chen Mo while unconsciously distancing himself from him. Ever since this child came out, he seems to have become quite unfortunate.

Uncle Wang nodded, frowned as he looked at the attendant who had chased after him, tightened his grip on the stick in his hand, and glared, saying: "What do you want?"

Martial arts. Chen Mo has been contemplating what to learn these days. He was somewhat confused before, but now he has made up his mind. He must learn some martial arts to avoid being bullied by those wicked people in the future and to protect his mother.

"I only took two sips of that bowl of water, you drink the rest!" Chen Mo said through gritted teeth as he looked at the man, who had a seemingly kind appearance but such malicious thoughts.

The man glanced at the crowd that was gradually gathering around to watch the excitement, and with an unchanging smile on his face, said: "Forget it, it's just a small matter, let's consider it making a friend."

The fellow was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained his composure and took off in pursuit.

"Nonsense, that was earned from selling rice. You all put something in the water, trying to harm me!" At this moment, Chen Mo felt a surge of courage with Uncle Wang by his side, and his voice became much rougher.

After a moment of silence, Uncle Wang said: "Some bargains are not worth touching; that Liu Lao is in cahoots with them"

Thank you, Uncle Wang! Chen Mo was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly bowed to Uncle Wang, but was stopped by him.

"It is not to harm you, but to knock you unconscious and sell you elsewhere." Uncle Wang sighed and said, "If you happen to meet a buyer, that would be fortunate; if you cannot be sold, these people will break your legs, forcing you to beg on the streets to help them make money"

Here you go! The fellow deliberately handed the money bag askew

Let's discuss it again when we return

"In principle, this is how it is, but sometimes the affairs of the world cannot be explained by reason." Wang Shu said with a smile, patting Chen Mo's head, "You wouldn't understand these things if I told you, so just take your time to experience them yourself. Now that you have the money, what do you want to do?"

That was originally mine!" Chen Mo gritted his teeth and said

He has a guilty conscience; such people are bullies who fear the strong. As long as you are more assertive than him, anyone can intimidate him. Uncle Wang said nonchalantly

Uncle Wang nodded, knowing that this child had grown up under their watch. From a young age, he had shown a resilient character, more understanding than other children. This was something he did not worry about. He then nodded and said, "I usually go hunting, but when I return and have some free time, I will teach you."