"Insolent fool! Do you know who we are? How dare you treat us like this, are you seeking death!" Luo Qian exclaimed, her willow-like eyebrows bristling.
"Heh heh heh, little girl, I know exactly who you are, which is why I told you not to meddle. It's a pity your team leader didn't listen to advice. Tsk tsk tsk, now you're implicated too!"
"We don't often see such a delicate young lady in this desolate and impoverished place. Once I catch you, I'll have my fun with you, and then we'll see if you still look down on me for being dirty!" Village Chief Chen said with a lecherous grin, his shifty eyes scanning Luo Qian's body without restraint.
Luo Qian was enraged, "You scoundrel! You think you can catch us?"
"Hmm, we are a bit short-handed!" Village Chief Chen nodded. "In that case, let's all go at them together!"
As soon as he finished speaking, dozens more people rushed in from outside the temple gate. The previously somewhat spacious dilapidated temple was instantly packed to the brim.
Seeing these people, Luo Qian's face instantly showed shock. This was the entire able-bodied male population of Bahu Pass Village, all mobilized. While these dozens of people weren't a large number, the thought of the entire village being under the sway of this criminal organization made Luo Qian's scalp tingle. Especially in the current situation, with Chen Xiao and Li Jianming being dead weight, if it were just her and Song Zijian, she wouldn't have feared them even if their numbers doubled.
She whispered, "Chen Xiao, when the fight starts, you and Mr. Li should hide. Find a chance and run!"
However, before Chen Xiao could reply, Village Chief Chen shouted, "Charge! Capture them all, don't let anyone escape! If necessary, eliminate them!"
Upon hearing the Village Chief's order, the dozens of people charged towards Song Zijian and the others like madmen. Li Jianming trembled with fear, hiding by the incense burner, not daring to move, like a quail. Song Zijian exchanged a look with Luo Qian and said, "Same as usual, the left side is yours, the right side is mine!"
"Understood!" Luo Qian nodded and then charged towards the mob.
Song Zijian and Luo Qian were members of the Exorcism Division, and they were quite capable. Chen Xiao noticed that although they were not Qi realm martial artists, their combat and fighting skills were extremely high. Song Zijian, in particular, could probably contend with a Qi realm martial artist if he fought with all his might. Seeing this, Chen Xiao did not intervene and stood aside to watch the spectacle.
Luo Qian, with her peripheral vision, noticed Chen Xiao standing calmly to the side and was furious. Didn't I tell you to find a chance to run? Why are you standing here watching the show? However, with the mob outnumbering her, she was barely coping and had no time to pay attention to Chen Xiao.
Luo Qian was starting to falter, but fortunately, Song Zijian was there. He was more than capable of handling the attackers on the right flank and could even spare a hand to help Luo Qian deal with a few. Thus, the situation soon became clear. Although the villagers of Bahu Pass had the absolute advantage in numbers, they were no match for Song Zijian and Luo Qian. The longer they fought, the more their morale dwindled.
Seeing this, Village Chief Chen gritted his teeth and roared, "All of you, fall back! Don't embarrass yourselves!"
The villagers obeyed and retreated.
"Hmph, old man, now you know how formidable I am! Why don't you quickly surrender!" Luo Qian said triumphantly.
Village Chief Chen, however, let out a chuckle. "Surrender? Little girl, did you really think we were serious just playing with you? You don't actually believe that with so many of us, we can't handle the two of you, do you?"
"Forget it, I'm done playing with you. I'm laying my cards on the table..." Halfway through his sentence, Village Chief Chen suddenly pulled out a gun from his怀, its dark muzzle aimed at Song Zijian and Luo Qian. At the same time, over a dozen villagers also pulled out guns, aiming them at the two.
Luo Qian was horrified. While she was skilled in combat, she was far from being unafraid of guns. Song Zijian's expression turned grim, and he said coldly, "You're illegally possessing firearms, Village Chief Chen. Do you know this will only add to your crimes!"
Although Song Zijian appeared calm on the surface, Village Chief Chen caught a hint of panic in his eyes, realizing the other party was not as composed as he seemed. He chuckled sinisterly, "Song, the crimes I've committed are already enough for a death sentence. What's one more crime? As long as I'm not caught, I can live a life of luxury!"
Seeing Village Chief Chen's arrogance, Luo Qian's teeth itched with anger. "You old scoundrel, I'll put you behind bars sooner or later!"
Hearing this, Village Chief Chen chuckled. "Little girl, you probably won't have the chance! And if you were with me, you probably wouldn't want to send me in anymore!"
Hearing the disgusting old man utter such lewd words, Luo Qian felt like her lungs would explode. "You old fool, you're dreaming! I'd rather die than let you succeed."
Village Chief Chen was extremely annoyed by the repeated insults of "old scoundrel." He gritted his teeth and commanded, "Damn it, you ungrateful brat! Capture them all!"
Several strong young villagers immediately approached with thick ropes used for slaughtering pigs, intending to tie them up like pigs.
However, just then, a calm and indifferent voice suddenly rang out.
"Is that all? Is the game over already?"
Accompanying this nonchalant voice, Chen Xiao slowly walked forward. Village Chief Chen frowned, unsure of what was happening.
"Kid, stop right there! If you take another step forward, I'll shoot!"
Luo Qian also shouted, "Chen Xiao, don't be reckless! Are you tired of living?"
But Chen Xiao acted as if he hadn't heard Luo Qian, continuing to walk forward, looking at Village Chief Chen with disdain, "Old man, shoot!"
Song Zijian's forehead was covered in black lines, and he said worriedly, "Has Chen Xiao gone crazy from fear and lost his mind?"
Luo Qian yelled desperately, "Chen Xiao, come back quickly! If anything happens to you, how will I explain it to Director Hao!"
Village Chief Chen's expression was unpredictable. He couldn't understand why this Chen, who was just a small doctor, dared to walk up to him like this. After all, one shot would end his life!
"Old man, you've had your fun, and I've had mine. Hurry up and shoot!" Chen Xiao stood in front of Village Chief Chen with his arms crossed, looking arrogant, very provocative, and very audacious!
"Damn it all, you little brat! Do you really think grandpa wouldn't dare?" Village Chief Chen gritted his teeth, a fierce look flashing in his eyes, and the next second, he pulled the trigger!
Bang—
The gunshot rang out...