Chapter 5, The Most Lethal Form of Pretentiousness is the Invisible Kind

At this moment, the village is surprisingly quiet, with not a single person on the streets

A fierce beast just ran down from the mountain, intending to hunt the people of our village. Fortunately, Xiao Rou saw it and urged everyone to go help. We were unaware of this while working in the fields, until the fat girl from the Wang family came to tell us. Now, we are just about to rush over to assist.

However, several strong men did not back down, standing at the front of the crowd with their hoes, confronting the beasts.

He hurriedly wrapped himself tightly in the quilt, jumped out of bed, ran to the door, and quietly pulled open a small crack in the door.

The villagers who were persuading Xu Que were taken aback, turning their heads to look, their expressions changing dramatically.

After a moment of silence, a response from Xiao Rou finally came from outside the door: "... ... Wait a moment!"

From the gradually dispersing dust, a massive and pitch-black beast shadow surged forth, roaring as it charged towards them

Several strong men were taken aback and said, "Ah? Little kid, you still don't know what has happened?"

Immediately, he kicked the door open with one foot, his bare body wrapped in a tattered quilt as he walked out, one could hardly describe how sleazy it was

... ...

"Indeed, do not delay, hurry up. Little one, you go back to your room and lie down for now. Once we have dealt with that beast, our village will hold a feast tonight, and we will eat meat together"

Indeed! Didn't the doctor say the injury was severe? Quickly go back and lie down, do not involve yourself in this matter. The few of us can definitely drive that beast away.

However, this environment has its own unique charm. Although it may be somewhat backward, it excels in its closeness to nature, offering a tranquil and pleasant atmosphere, making it an excellent place for retirement

He furrowed his brows in confusion, just about to open the door and step outside to take a look

At this moment, Xiao Rou outside the door complained, yet she no longer dared to enter

Beast

Yes, yes, yes, quickly go back and lie down properly, don't catch a cold

Not good

Your injuries are still quite severe, and the doctor said you cannot stop taking the medication for a month. Why did you take the medication apart by yourself...

Xu Que stood in shock, regaining his composure as he glanced around. He quickly rushed towards a wooden cabinet.

Whoosh

Xu Que was suddenly taken aback and hurriedly asked, "Wait a moment, what exactly happened? Where is Xiao Rou?"

At the village entrance, dust was flying, and several burly men gathered were struck and sent flying. Within the dust, two faint glimmers of blood could be seen...

But since it is not cursing me, then who is the beast? ... Xiao Rou has not returned for such a long time, could it be that ...

The beast's physique is exceedingly large, resembling that of a black bull, both robust and fierce, with the head of a tiger. When it roars with its mouth wide open, its sharp teeth seem to glimmer with a cold light, instilling fear in those who behold it

Xu Que's eyes widened in shock, and he exclaimed, "What the hell, are they really calling someone to come and beat me up?"

Xu Que's speed was remarkably fast, and the tattered quilt on his body billowed in the wind. Coupled with the red fabric tied around his lower body, he resembled a beggar version of Superman

Swish

Suddenly, a muffled sound was heard

Indeed! You are injured, hurry back.

... ...

An elderly man, leaning on his cane, stepped out from the crowd and said earnestly: "Little one, we know you have a good heart, but with your frail body and your injuries, how can you possibly be a match for those beasts? Listen to me, do not be stubborn. Look, even Da Zhuang and the others are injured."

Before he could even open his mouth to curse, several strong men suddenly froze, looking at Xu Que with faces full of astonishment

"Hurry, don't let that beast harm the lives of our villagers," shouted a strong black man

... ...

It seems that the saying holds true, that the most lethal form of pretentiousness is the invisible kind

Suddenly, a series of dense footsteps echoed from not far away, raising clouds of dust from the ground

In an instant, the gazes of numerous villagers converged.

... ...

Xiao Rou was immediately confused, wasn't it said to be dozens of them

The villagers around, having reacted, exclaimed in surprise, as if they had already foreseen the impending bloody scene

What is going on? I thought you were going to hit me? Damn it, I thought it was aimed at me.

Randomly grabbing a piece of red cloth from inside, she wrapped it tightly between her legs, secured it firmly, then draped herself with a quilt and hurried towards the village entrance.

Roar

Xu Que hurriedly grabbed the patched quilt from the bed, wrapped it around himself, coughed lightly, and said: "Xiao Rou, I am fine, it is just some superficial injuries, nothing serious. Could you help me find a piece of clothing?"

From the situation outside the house, it is evident that he is currently in a poor small village, facing several similarly shabby and dilapidated huts. The street is covered with yellow sand and dirt, without any stone paving, making it easy to stir up dust.

Bang

Xu Que grimaced and sat back down on the bed, waiting for Xiao Rou to bring him the clothes. However, the strong smell of the medicine on his body was quite pungent, causing him to furrow his brows.

However, after waiting for a while, more than ten minutes passed, yet Xiao Rou still had not returned

It is strange, just a moment ago there seemed to be some activity. How is it that as soon as Xiao Rou leaves for a while, everyone disappears?

Xu Que quickly wrapped himself tighter in the blanket and added, "Let me do it!"

The roar of the beast seemed to carry a terrifying momentum that struck fear into the hearts of all, causing a brief pause in everyone's thoughts

In just a moment, Xu Que surpassed those villagers, flashing past them and startling several of them.

When did I ever show off

Soon, as we took a detour along a narrow path, a crowd came into view not far ahead. Men, women, and children were gathered at the village entrance, and from time to time, angry shouts and roars could be heard.

Ah... how did you come here?" A gasp suddenly arose from the crowd, and it was Xiao Rou.

Oh, little one, why have you gotten out of bed

As the gauze fell away, Xu Que's body was instantly bare, with only a layer of sticky ointment remaining on it

Anger is the roar of a person, while a growl resembles the roar of a fierce beast.

I am astonished, how can this little child run so fast? They do not seem like an injured person at all

A few people finished speaking and, filled with enthusiasm, shouldered their hoes and hurried towards the village entrance

Completed

At the front of the crowd, Xiao Rou suddenly turned pale, and in her pupils, a pair of sharp claws was rapidly enlarging

Xu Que immediately widened his eyes and said, "Elder, do not be deceived by my thin appearance! I have single-handedly fought against hundreds of wild beasts. If you don't believe me, you can ask Xiao Rou."

Xu Que could not help but feel a bit anxious. Could it be that Xiao Rou thought he was being lewd and went to call someone to capture him? Damn, this misunderstanding could be serious

Xu Que's gaze swept over the crowd, and not far away, a scene unfolded where several strong men were locked in a standoff with a wild beast

However, the villagers paid him no heed, resolutely blocking his way and refusing to let him pass to his death

Then several strong villagers were seen hurrying from the fields, holding various hoes and tools, quickly making their way over here

Xu Que's attempt to show off was thwarted as he was suddenly blocked by the crowd, obstructing his path. He anxiously exclaimed: "Esteemed villagers, there is no time to explain, let me deal with that beast first"

Xu Que saw this and immediately shouted loudly: "Let go of that beast!"

Xu Que's lips curled in disdain, daring to insult me as a beast? Seeking a beating

While racing forward, Xu Que suddenly heard the system's notification sound in his mind, leaving him momentarily stunned

Could it be a senior disciple from some martial arts sect

Xu Que was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained his composure. Was it an invisible display of superiority? It turned out that he had unknowingly put on a show in front of those villagers! Moreover, the rewards were unexpectedly generous, receiving five points of superiority value all at once

The other villagers also knew Xu Que, and their expressions changed dramatically as they anxiously shouted: "Little brother, you must return quickly, do not approach, it would be unfortunate if you were injured by the wild beasts again"

Bang

Then, the sound of her hurried departure was heard

Xu Que was too preoccupied to appreciate the beauty of the village, hiding behind the door and looking around, yet he could not see a single villager.

Xu Que wore a bewildered expression, standing with his mouth agape as several people led him into the room

In a critical moment, a figure darted through the crowd like a flash of lightning. He was wearing "red underwear," and his "cape" billowed in the wind as he gallantly rushed towards Xiao Rou

He decided to go and help, although he did not know what kind of beast it was. However, the fact that so many strong men were summoned to assist indicated that the beast was quite extraordinary

Ah?

Ding, congratulations to the host 'Xu Que' for successfully displaying an air of superiority, earning 5 points of superiority value

The powerful wind pressure swept away the dust, fierce and chilling as if it were the biting wind of winter, threatening to tear apart the delicate body of the young girl.

Moreover, Xiao Rou is also there, and I still have to make a trip myself. If circumstances permit, I might as well show off a bit and earn some prestige in the process

Xiao Rou, quickly get out of the way