Chapter 8

However, Ren Jiu-yi fell unusually silent. She pondered carefully; although Liu Hunshi was indeed a bit of a scoundrel, his father had invested well, hiring many renowned masters from the martial world to teach him since childhood. In terms of martial arts, Liu Hunshi could be considered one of the rare skilled practitioners in the Liang County area. Just now, Chu Kuang's punch seemed so easy to evade, yet Liu Hunshi did not move at all and ended up taking the hit.

Chu Kuang pushed the rescued woman towards Ren Jiu, turned sideways, and in two steps reached the old woman. He seized the old woman's accomplice, whose face immediately turned pale, and he attempted to flee. Chu Kuang grabbed his collar and effortlessly pulled him back, executing a shoulder throw, thus knocking out another with the most straightforward and simple technique

Chu Kuang furrowed his brows and remained still

Hey! What are you doing, kid!" Seeing Chu Kuang walk out, the person who had been idly standing behind Hunshi Liu stepped forward, extending his hand as if he were a lord, and said, "Aren't you busy, man? Looking for trouble, huh!"

Scholar Zhang pointed at Ren Jiu's face, astonished and speechless for quite a while: "You, you... you..."

At that time, when he was being robbed by Ren Jiu, he kept repeating these two sentences. From another perspective, Ren Jiu realized that what she did back then was somewhat inhumane, but she never robs married men! They were already paired up, yet she tore them apart; this scoundrel Liu is truly a hundred times more outrageous than her

Ren Jiu was the first to regain his senses, shouting in encouragement: "What a splendid technique of separating muscles and bones!"

Chu Kuang cast a glance at Ren Jiu. Seeing Zhang Xiucai staring at her foolishly while holding the money, she gritted her teeth and forcefully stuffed the money into Zhang Xiucai's pocket, saying, "Take it and use it!" Chu Kuang could tell that she was actually very reluctant to part with it

Ren Jiu also felt a surge of emotions. She had seven older sisters, some of whom married well while others did not, but they all managed to get by. Only her eldest sister married a man who frequently beat and scolded her. Every time she returned to her parental home, she bore some injuries, which pained their parents to see. However, the eldest sister was a resigned person, unwilling to let her parents intervene on her behalf. As a result, after giving birth to her second child, she became increasingly melancholic and fell ill during her confinement, ultimately passing away quietly.

With a dull thud, Liu, the troublemaker, was punched and sent flying a yard away, lying on his back on the ground, blood streaming from his nose, his toes twitching, and he fell silent.

Clearly, Chu Kuang did not care about such things as appearance, and still spoke in a serious and cold manner: "I will subdue it with violence"

Ren Jiu gazed at their figures from a distance, watching Zhang Tao carefully support his young wife. For some reason, he suddenly raised his voice and asked, "Hey! At that time, I was so eager for you! Do you hate me? Why would you rather die than marry into my family?"

While the two were conversing, the group led by the notorious Liu had already taken action. Two individuals approached and restrained Scholar Zhang, dragging him away. One person held the elderly woman, pressing her to the side, allowing her to struggle and cry out until her voice became hoarse. Liu himself stepped in and seized the young girl's hand.

He stood up, his gaze fixed on the two individuals who had captured Scholar Zhang.

"After all, I have also taken something from you, so you need not be polite with me."

Ren Jiu saw him so desperately protecting others, and it reminded her of the time when the scholar desperately protected himself in front of her, leading Ren Jiu to feel a moment of inappropriate sentimentality

Chu Kuang, with his other hand, inexplicably pulled a thin rope from somewhere, wrapping it around his forehead to secure the hat tightly on his head. Even at this moment, he did not forget Ren Jiu's admonition. However, Ren Jiu, who was gazing at him in a daze, had to admit that the style of tying the hat to his head was unimaginably ugly.

and so on

The old woman is wronged! The old woman cannot read a single character! How can she write a note for the young master? Moreover, my daughter is not of the Wang family! My daughter’s surname is Yang!

The person in front stumbled and took a long time to turn around, straightening his back and saying: "Chief, Zhang Tao is a poor scholar; he has nothing left but his integrity. Therefore, it was not hatred towards the chief, but rather a disdain for the methods of forceful plunder." He continued, "To become husband and wife is a matter of fate; a husband cannot be taken by force! I hope the chief will heed Zhang Tao's words. If the chief could show a bit of gentleness, the situation might be different."

Every time Ren Jiu thinks of her gentle elder sister, she feels a pang of heartache, and she harbors a deep-seated hatred for men who hit and scold women. Today, upon witnessing this scene, and associating it with her own memories, Ren Jiu suddenly felt a surge of anger and was about to roll up her sleeves and charge forward, when she suddenly heard a metallic scraping sound beside her.

Bang

She glanced to the side and found that Chu Kuang had already taken out that black, murky metallic weapon capable of "striking a cow across the mountain"

Liu Hunshe turned his head to glance at the man holding the document, kicked him, and said, "How are you handling this!" The man scratched his head, licked the pen, and immediately crossed out the character 'Wang' to replace it with 'Yang': "There, it's done. Don't waste any more time, hurry and follow our young master."

After rushing all the way to the desolate outskirts, Ren Jiu finally stopped, panting, once she confirmed that the other party would not catch up so quickly. Chu Kuang followed behind her, carrying one and holding another, yet he remained calm and composed. After putting the person down, amidst the old woman's endless gratitude, he interjected with a serious remark: "The system of your planet is lacking. Although I have saved you this time, I cannot continue to save you indefinitely. I hope you all will be patient. If one day the Alliance forces can land on this planet, we will certainly take care of the three of you. However, during this dark time, you must try to stay away from this place and cut off all communication with friends and family here to avoid being detected by others..."

Only then did the crowd come to their senses, and they began to echo Ren Jiu's words with loud praises. Hunshi Liu's face turned ashen: "What kind of person are you! How dare you ruin my..." Before he could finish his sentence, Chu Kuang stepped forward, moving slowly. His movements were not as graceful and agile as those legendary heroes described in tales; he simply raised his hand and swung his fist. The scales on his knuckles, which appeared quite hard, made contact with Hunshi Liu's cheekbone.

One can consume flesh and bones without making a sound

Ren Jiu touched his nose and said, "After seeing this situation today, I realize that I have wronged you in the past. However, rest assured, I will no longer cling to you. My current goal is him." Ren Jiu fished around in his pocket, took out his money pouch, opened it to take out some money, but after a moment's thought, he put the money back in and stuffed the entire pouch into Zhang Xiucai's hands, saying, "Take this and use it. Since you can't go home now, the expenses for your family of three on the road must be considerable. Consider this as my compensation to you."

And the group of people lying down... Ren Jiu raised an eyebrow and said, "Hey!"

After Ren Jiu, with a flushed face and a thick neck, finished arguing with the pharmacy owner, he contentedly took the refunded money along with a packet of spring medicine, reputed for its excellent efficacy, and walked out of the shop. Chu Kuang had long since disappeared. Ren Jiu turned around at the entrance and only then noticed the sound of a woman crying coming from around the street corner

She turned her head and caught sight of Chu Kuang, who was draped in a camel-colored cloak, on the outskirts of the crowd. Ren Jiu tucked the medicine away securely and ran a few steps forward, patting Chu Kuang on the shoulder: "Let's go, don't we still need to take a look around the county office?"

If the county magistrate were to find out that the person who turned his son into a pile of ashes was from her village, would they still be able to live peacefully in their mountain stronghold

In this brief moment, Ren Jiu finally caught his breath, pushed Chu Kuang aside, and explained under the bewildered gaze of the old woman: "What he means is, since we have already offended Liu the Worldly, his scoundrel of a father will definitely not let you off either. Therefore, do not go home; let us gather our things and set off now to live in another place. Do not waste time here."

Ren Jiu nodded: "In Zhi Liang County, one could say it this way, and moreover, this person." Ren Jiu pointed at Hunshi Liu, "He is the son of the county magistrate, and he has long been accustomed to forcibly seizing women from the people. If his father wanted to intervene, he would have done so long ago. How could he allow him to continue this behavior time and again?"

The young girl struggled incessantly, and Liu Huo, the troublemaker, struck her face with a slap, knocking her unconscious. Scholar Zhang gasped for a moment, then shouted even more hoarsely, "You are utterly inhumane! You have no regard for the law!" By the end, his voice had become somewhat off-key.

In fact, within this refined man resides a fierce beast

Chu Kuang estimated the time and said, "Everyone must travel day and night. We must set off immediately, and there can be no further delay"

Scholar Zhang cupped his fists and deeply bowed to Ren Jiu: "I am Zhang Tao, and I thank the village chief for your great kindness. If there is a chance to meet again in the future, I, Zhang Tao, will certainly repay your kindness with loyalty and gratitude!"

Ren Jiu followed his gaze and saw two groups of people in the center of the crowd, or rather, one group standing and another group lying down. The group standing was not unfamiliar to Ren Jiu; they were the sons of the county magistrate, known as the "Worldly Liu." He was a thin, monkey-like man with a wine nose, and he, along with his companions who indulged in food and drink, shook their legs and said: "Hurry up, let’s honor the bet! Let the young lady leave with our young master quickly, so we don’t stand here and become a laughingstock for the villagers!"

Chu Kuang did not even glance sideways, seizing the arm that was offered to him. With a sharp "crack," the once arrogant gentleman instantly turned into a pitiful figure, curling up on the ground and howling in pain. Everyone was stunned by Chu Kuang's move, even Zhang Xiucai forgot to continue lamenting the other party's outrageous behavior.

It is the bet you made! Ah! Look, this document is all here, you wrote it word by word yourself, willing to compensate with your own daughter, Wang!

First, protecting you is merely my obligation at this stage, do not overthink it. Second, Your Excellency previously mentioned that the government of your planet does not take care of matters, correct?

Ren Jiu smiled with the corners of his mouth

Chu Kuang carried the old woman on his back, lifted Zhang Xiucai with one hand, and exchanged a knowing glance with Ren Jiu. Understanding the cue, Ren Jiu hoisted the young woman onto his shoulder and ran towards the direction of the town exit

At this moment, Chu Kuang still cannot become a lone hero, because the opponent is simply too incompetent to pose any real challenge

Zhang Tao and his wife bowed to his mother-in-law and then turned to leave

This scholar is truly unfortunate. Before he got married, he was almost taken by a female bandit from the mountains, who had set her sights on him and nearly made him her captive husband. Fortunately, he managed to wear out her interest and was let go... The people nearby were discussing this, and Chu Kuang casually glanced at Ren Jiu, who touched his nose and felt somewhat astonished. "They have only been married for a few days, and his new wife has already caught the eye of the notorious Liu. What a family plagued by misfortune."

This blatant act of deception immediately caused an uproar among those present. The scholar was so enraged that he could hardly catch his breath, holding the young daughter of the Yang family, appearing as if he was ready to fight anyone.

Ren Jiu suddenly recalled that day when the light emitted from his black weapon turned the teapot and a wooden table on her desk to ashes. She briefly imagined the scene of this light striking a person, and immediately her body trembled. She hurriedly grasped his arm tightly and said, "This cannot be done! It is one thing to vent anger by beating someone, but taking a life is an entirely different matter!"

This weapon does not inflict significant damage on organic matter. After Chu Kuang finished speaking, he noticed that Ren Jiu was still shaking his head. He pondered for a moment and realized that it made sense; the inhabitants of this planet could even digest his identifier, so they might possess characteristics that set them apart from other humanoid beings. To be on the safe side, it was better not to use biometrically sensitive weapons. He put away the weapon and took out a pair of gloves from another pocket, putting them on. The knuckles were covered with dark, scaly armor. "Once the enemy falls, you assist the young woman, lead the way ahead, and find a quiet place with fewer people that is convenient for leaving the town. I will follow with the other two." He put away the weapon and took out a pair of gloves from another pocket, putting them on. The knuckles were covered with dark, scaly armor. "Once the enemy falls, you assist the young woman, lead the way ahead, and find a quiet place with fewer people that is convenient for leaving the town. I will follow with the other two."

Without waiting for him to act, the two of them disregarded their companion and shouted, "The rascals are causing trouble!" before running away

The young man lying on the ground is a delicate and refined youth, and in Zhiliang Town, few have escaped the influence of Ren Jiu. This young man is the scholar who was previously forced into marriage by Ren Jiu before the appearance of Chu Kuang. At that time, unable to endure the humiliation from Ren Jiu, he hung a white ribbon on the beam, declaring his intent to die rather than marry into her stronghold. Ren Jiu, left with no choice, had to give up, and it caused her considerable heartache. Unexpectedly, upon seeing him again today, this scholar still has a pale face, as if he is about to be driven to the brink of death.

Ren Jiu blinked, somewhat dazed. When he looked up, he saw Chu Kuang's solemn face beneath the hat: "Due to the chaotic system of your planet and the failure of justice, please forgive Senior Officer Chu Kuang of the Rising Sun Fleet for employing extraordinary combat measures."

The crowd applauded and cheered, as it seemed that Chu Kuang's clean and decisive punch had released a considerable amount of pent-up resentment within them

She turned her gaze to the scholar beside her and saw a middle-aged woman holding a beautiful young girl, both of them crying uncontrollably. The middle-aged woman lamented: "When did I, an old woman, ever gamble with you gentlemen! Even if I were to be confused, I would never be confused enough to sell my daughter! My daughter and Scholar Zhang are in love; they have already held a wedding ceremony a few days ago. How could I possibly sell her!"

You are utterly devoid of conscience! You have no regard for the law!" Scholar Zhang shouted these two phrases repeatedly.

Before Ren Jiu could finish speaking, Chu Kuang stepped forward slowly, making his way to the center of the crowd. His cloak billowed in the wind, giving Ren Jiu a sense of a lone hero in that moment

Ren Jiu cleared her throat and defended herself, saying, "Who hasn't loved a few scoundrels in their youth?" After pondering this, she felt it was not quite right and added, "Who hasn't been loved by a few scoundrels in their youth..." Chu Kuang glanced sideways, and Ren Jiu shrank her neck, saying, "Alright, I admit I may have gone a bit overboard before, but that was because I hadn't met you yet. Now that you are here, you will protect me, so I no longer have to compete for men like I used to!"

Ren Jiu thought that perhaps it was because scholars were generally a group of individuals with integrity but lacking in wealth, which made them somewhat more indignant