"Help, help!"
"Please, I have children at home, I can't go to the mountain stronghold with you!"
"My lord, please spare my life, I have elders at home who need care, and besides, I am old and my beauty has faded, please let me go..."
A group of women wailed, for this departure meant eternal separation.
Many women in the village had already heard that these bandits were not human. They called the women "wives of the stronghold," but in reality, they became tools for these scoundrels to vent their frustrations.
The most tragic were those who died on the very first day!
Those who lasted a bit longer might survive for a month or two, but very few managed to stay alive within the stronghold.
Moreover, these fellows were cruel and bloodthirsty, and every village woman was terrified of them!
What a pity!
The men present dared not speak. After all, these bandits were ferocious and would kill without hesitation at the slightest disagreement. For them, speaking was out of the question; even daring to pass gas might put their lives at risk.
However!
Just then, an old man in the crowd spoke up!
"Hmph! You juniors, if the army of my Xue clan were to arrive, the crimes you have committed today would be enough to send you to the eighteenth level of hell! If you know what's good for you, release these young girls now, and consider it a small accumulation of good karma!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in unison!
After all, these fierce bandits would kill at the drop of a hat. Yet, this old man dared to speak in such a manner, causing everyone to instinctively take a step back.
Indeed!
The one-eyed bandit chief let out a cold snort, "Old man, you dare claim to be from the Xue clan? You wouldn't have said anything if you hadn't, but now that you have, I'll kill you first. To tell you the truth, the Xue clan has already been annihilated. If you still wish to live, you have no choice but to obey our lord and do whatever he commands. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed without mercy!"
As he spoke, the one-eyed bandit chief immediately swung his saber towards the old man!
After all, the old man was the only one daring to speak. If he were killed, the people present would be nothing more than lambs to the slaughter.
However, just as the saber was about to strike, a man standing beside the old man easily caught it. This man had a dark complexion, clearly a farmer, but his appearance was rugged and possessed a wild handsomeness!
With a chuckle, Su Han said, "Brother, I just want to ask you, what exactly is this Xue clan? Tell me about it first!"
The one-eyed bandit chief's expression immediately changed, and he roared, "Damn it! You're looking for death, daring to block my saber! I'll kill you!"
Shaking his head.
Su Han had intended to inquire about the matter, but finding the one-eyed bandit chief uncooperative, he exerted a little force and killed him with a palm strike.
*Puff!*
The one-eyed bandit chief instantly spewed a mist of blood. Before he could react, a hidden force transmitted from the saber handle directly shattered his internal organs!
He immediately fell from his wolf mount, dead.
"Ah! This..."
"Third Brother! Wake up..."
Several fierce bandits were shocked to see this. The one-eyed bandit chief was dead.
The mountain bandits present, who were usually cunning, were now terrified and immediately fled.
However, Su Han gave them no chance at all!
"Since you've come, don't even think about leaving!"
As he spoke, Su Han reached out his hand and clenched it tightly. Instantly, it was as if a thousand pounds of force pressed down on the few people in front of him, causing them to fall to the ground with a boom, their deaths identical to that of the third brother!
*Hiss!*
This scene instantly made the surrounding village women's eyes light up. Compared to the useless men in the village, Su Han's incredible strength, coupled with his imposing physique and firm muscles, made him a veritable harvester for them.
They all knelt down to thank Su Han. Among them, a few pretty ones directly invited Su Han home for a meal.
Su Han, however, simply smiled faintly, saying it was just a casual act!
It took less than a minute to eliminate these fierce bandits, and anyone could tell that Su Han was a significant figure.
The old man from the Xue clan beside him was even more excited!
He repeatedly thanked Su Han!
At this moment, Su Han no longer feigned modesty and continued to ask the old man, "Old sir, I actually wanted to know what happened to the Xue clan. That fellow didn't tell me, so I wanted to ask you..."
"This... it's a long story!"
"It's alright, I have plenty of time."
"Then, why don't you come back with me, young friend, and I'll tell you slowly!"
Su Han nodded and, amidst the cheers of the villagers, returned to the village like a hero. Although the village had just been ravaged by the bandits, many households still had rice and grain in their cellars. Especially for hosting a distinguished guest like Su Han, everyone pooled their resources, not holding back.
Among them, several young girls took the initiative to serve as drinking companions, all in the hope of making Su Han stay!
If such a powerful figure as Su Han could remain in the village, it would be a blessing for everyone, as supporting Su Han would be much easier than supporting those bandits.
"Mr. Su, I'll toast you!"
"Mr. Su, does that mean you were also a member of the Xue clan before?"
"Mr. Su, I'll drink this first!"
Several women surrounded Su Han, but Su Han was not interested in flirting at the moment. He was solely focused on listening to the old man's narration.
"Alas... actually, this all started three months ago. Back then, the Xue clan was still a respectable clan in this area. But then, for some reason, a fellow named Su Gege arrived. Yes, he shares your surname. He's called Su Gege, and you are Su Yeye, ah..."
"Hmm?"
"What? Could it be, young friend, that you know this Su Gege?"
Su Han shook his head, indicating that he had no connection with Su Gege.
"I am me, and Su Gege is Su Gege. I, Su Yeye, have never met this fellow!"
"That's good! If you ask me, the Xue clan shouldn't have taken him in in the first place. You don't know, but after this Su Gege arrived, he caused a great earthquake in the Spirit Realm. Not only the two princesses of the Xue clan, but also the Ye clan! Alas, I heard the princesses were also deeply involved!"
"Hmm? What does this have to do with me... ah, with Su Gege?"
The old man sighed and said meaningfully, "Because someone in the Spirit Realm wants to apprehend him. Hey, the higher-ups have issued a bounty. Anyone with information about Su Gege can claim a huge reward!"