Everyone present was stunned into silence at the scene before their eyes.
Many people in Zhuxi Village had witnessed the power of Taoqibao, but this was the first time they had seen the white geese raised by Cheng Xiaofan snatch people into mid-air like heavenly eagles.
The bald Li, in particular, trembled uncontrollably, thinking to himself that his visit to Zhuxi Village today was a sure path to death!
What had he encountered?
This dog!
And these geese!
Had they all become spirits?
"Taoqibao, tell those geese to come down!"
Hearing the calls for help from the air, Cheng Xiaofan worried that if a goose tired and loosened its grip, someone might fall and turn into a pulp.
He didn't want to cause a death in the village.
Moreover, today was a joyous occasion for the Feng family father and son and the Zhao family couple, so nothing unpleasant should happen to spoil the mood.
"Woof woof!"
Upon hearing his master's words, Taoqibao immediately barked twice towards the sky.
When the ten white geese heard their leader's command, they slowly descended.
Those crooked, misshapen figures, upon being placed on the ground, collapsed as if drained, too weak to even get up.
"Bald Li, is it?"
Cheng Xiaofan approached Bald Li, his voice cold, "A wedding is being celebrated here, and you brought a group of people to cause trouble, smashing a table and ruining a whole banquet. Tell me, how should this be handled?"
"I'll pay, I'll pay!"
At this moment, Bald Li knew he had to submit.
He realized he had encountered a formidable person in Zhuxi Village and that if he didn't back down, those geese alone could prevent him from leaving the village.
"How will you pay?" Cheng Xiaofan asked coldly.
Bald Li said, "I'll pay with money, I'll pay with money!"
Cheng Xiaofan shook his head and said coldly, "I don't want your money. Whichever hand you used to smash the table, you will break that hand!"
"Ah, can't we do something else?" Bald Li was stunned and terrified.
Miao Xiuhua, standing nearby, quickly said, "Xiaofan, he has already apologized, let him go. Don't push him too hard!"
Cheng Xiaofan said, "Mom, there's no need to be soft-hearted with scum like this. People like him probably bully others all the time!"
"If I hadn't been here today, who knows what he might have done!"
He immediately shouted at Taoqibao, "Taoqibao, break his right arm!"
"Woof woof!"
Master, you finally understand! This dog master has long disliked Bald Li and was just about to break his arm.
Should I bite off his arm or use my iron head skill?
Never mind, biting would make this dog master seem too rough and cruel. It's better to use the most elegant method, a gentle strike with my iron head!
Bang!
Taoqibao rushed forward and head-butted.
"Ah—"
Bald Li was sent flying more than ten meters by Taoqibao's charge, letting out a soul-piercing scream before losing consciousness.
Cheng Xiaofan admitted that Taoqibao's strike was indeed gentle.
If it had been more forceful, Bald Li would have likely been reduced to a pile of meat scraps.
"You all get out of Zhuxi Village immediately!"
Cheng Xiaofan pointed at the group and yelled, "Don't let me see you here again!"
Will there be a next time?
Each of them swore in their hearts that if they ever passed by Zhuxi Village again, they would take a detour.
The incident that occurred in Zhuxi Village today had left an indelible shadow on their hearts for a lifetime!
Heeding Cheng Xiaofan's words, they, carrying the one-armed and still unconscious Bald Li, fled in utter disarray.
His arm, broken by Taoqibao, was likely ruined for life!
Alas, Bald Li, what a fool to form a wedding-crashing team!
More importantly, when coming to Zhuxi Village to crash a wedding, didn't he inquire if there was an unprovocable figure named Cheng Xiaofan in this village?
Could ignoring me like thin air lead to a good end?
Stupid, simply brainless!
Watching their retreating backs, Cheng Xiaofan couldn't help but shake his head, filled with emotion.
"Come, come, everyone be seated. Let's drink this wedding wine heartily!"
Cheng Xiaofan sat down at a table and laughed, "We should thank Bald Li just now for coming to liven things up!"
Outside, the damaged table and overturned dishes were quickly cleared, a new table was set, and the banquet was prepared.
The feast continued until past three in the afternoon.
Village banquets were always this casual, lasting as long as one wished, with no one hurrying diners.
More food and drink were added when needed.
The cooks were all villagers, and they enjoyed a drink themselves, eating as they cooked.
There was still plenty of meat left from the wild boar Cheng Xiaofan had sent.
However, Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling had already excused themselves from the banquet.
Bai Yiling did not go home directly but accompanied Cheng Xiaofan to the back mountain.
She loved sitting on the pavilion in the back mountain, quietly admiring the surrounding scenery.
Upon reaching the pavilion, Cheng Xiaofan boiled some water and brewed two cups of Golden Tea, one for Bai Yiling and one for himself. A fresh and unique fragrance soon filled the room.
After taking a sip of tea, Cheng Xiaofan called Dao Dahai.
"Director Dao, you can report Guo Huai's case now."
Cheng Xiaofan said, "However, it's best not to inform Zhao Cheng's family about his death!"
Dao Dahai asked curiously, "Xiaofan, why is that?"
Cheng Xiaofan sighed, "Do you know? Zhao Cheng's mother lost her sight from excessive grief when her husband passed away. This morning, I just managed to cure her eyes."
"If she were to learn that her son was murdered, she might not be able to bear the shock, and her eyes would become blind again. Even a divine being descending from heaven couldn't cure her then!"
Dao Dahai exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this, "Xiaofan, you're amazing! You can even cure blindness?"
Cheng Xiaofan laughed, "I'm not that capable. Zhao Cheng's mother's blindness was a special case, and I happened to cure it. I can't cure everyone's blindness!"
Dao Dahai said, "I understand, I understand!"
"As for Zhao Cheng's death, I will do as you say and not inform his mother!"
In Cheng Xiaofan's view, his actions might be unfair to the deceased Zhao Cheng, but the living needed to go on living!
He believed that if Zhao Cheng's spirit was in heaven, he would forgive him for doing this.
After putting away his phone, Bai Yiling asked curiously, "What happened? Was Zhao Cheng's death also related to Guo Huai?"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded, "Yes. After interrogation by the police, Guo Huai confessed that he had killed Zhao Cheng several years ago!"
He briefly recounted the events of Guo Huai killing Zhao Cheng to Bai Yiling.
Naturally, Cheng Xiaofan had already sensed that Guo Huai had a life on his conscience when he interacted with him yesterday, so he omitted that detail.
Early this morning, he had also sent a text message to Dao Dahai, asking him not to involve him when reporting the case to higher authorities.
Some things were best kept low-key.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to enjoy his leisure time farming at home and would be pulled out to participate in case-solving work all day.