"Hmph! Passing by? You old geezer, do you take us for blind? This man's sword is still pointed at my subordinate!" the leading man in black robes said, pointing at Yin Chen.
"Have you said enough? Didn't your parents teach you about respecting the old and caring for the young?" Leng Ruo Li looked at the man in black with a chilling gaze. Her face was ashen, and her voice was so cold it seemed to exude wisps of frost.
Fortunately, she had been cautious and had Yin Chen hide in the shadows to observe this old man, otherwise, he would have lost his life by now.
However, as soon as Leng Ruo Li spoke, the man in black robes noticed her presence.
He glanced sideways, seeing Leng Ruo Li standing beside Jun Mo Han and behind Yin Chen, and his eyes widened.
Good heavens!
This young lady is too beautiful!
If he could capture her, enjoy her first, and then present her to his lecherous boss, he would surely receive a great reward. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?
Heh heh...
Just thinking about it made him happy.
"Oh my, little girl, you were right after all. My parents really never taught me about respecting the old and caring for the young. How about you stay and keep me company, teach me yourself? If I'm pleased, I might just let this old man and the men beside you go. What do you say?"
The man in black robes squinted his rat-like eyes and stared intently at Leng Ruo Li, taunting her with a wicked grin.
Jun Mo Han, standing by, saw those scumbags staring at his consort like wolves. Fury surged in his heart.
He channeled internal force into his palm behind his back, drawing a stone to his hand. Then, with a forceful flick, he sent it flying towards the man in black robes.
The man in black robes and his close subordinates were immediately struck in the eyes by the stone Jun Mo Han had thrown. Their eyes went blind on the spot.
"Ah..."
"It hurts so much!"
"Ah... my eyes are blind!"
Instantly, a piercing shriek echoed in everyone's ears.
The subordinates who were not hit saw their leader being bullied. They immediately drew their swords, roared, and charged at Jun Mo Han and Leng Ruo Li, intending to kill them all.
Although their martial arts were not top-tier, they believed their numerical superiority was more than enough to deal with Leng Ruo Li and the other five.
"Yin Chen, you four protect the old man. It's been a while since your master and I have sparred. Leave these people to me and your master to hone our skills."
After speaking, Leng Ruo Li flashed a charming smile, winked at Jun Mo Han, took out two daggers, grasped one in each hand, and rushed towards the enemies, slaughtering them.
Jun Mo Han, drawing his soft sword, ran in the opposite direction of Leng Ruo Li, engaging the enemies behind them. After a few exchanges, these people were mostly wiped out by Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han. However, Leng Ruo Li left the man in black robes, whom Jun Mo Han had blinded, to fend for himself.
The little old man selling jade fainted on the spot, witnessing such a bloody scene before his eyes.
But at this moment, someone secretly informed the authorities about what had happened in the alley. Just as Leng Ruo Li and her companions were about to leave, they were surrounded by the officials.
"Who are you people, daring to kill in broad daylight?" the county magistrate of this small town roared at Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han.
Upon hearing this, Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han cast cold glances at the plump man in official attire of the Nan Dynasty.
Leng Ruo Li couldn't be bothered to speak to such a person. She immediately took out the jade pendant that King Ji had given her from her sleeve and presented it to the county magistrate.
Seeing the jade pendant, the county magistrate's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected these people to know King Ji. Then, the county magistrate regained his composure and said with a smile, "So it's King Ji's people conducting business. This humble official has offended you."
After speaking, he immediately ordered his soldiers to clear a path for Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han.
Subsequently, Leng Ruo Li walked to the unconscious old man and pressed his upper lip firmly. The old man immediately woke up. Glancing at the surrounding officers, he jolted to his feet.
"Old sir, you're alright now. Let's leave here quickly," Leng Ruo Li said with a shallow smile.
The strong smell of blood here made her feel nauseous. Although, as a doctor, she was accustomed to such bloody scenes, this blood was from the scum they had just killed, and she found it offensive.
The old man nodded vigorously upon hearing her words.
He stooped, picked up his two baskets, and continued walking deeper into the alley. Leng Ruo Li and her companions also followed the old man in the same direction, until they were far from the scene of the fight.
The county magistrate watched the receding figures of Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han, a slight smile playing on his lips, his face sullen and showing a trace of disdain.
As they walked into another alley, the old man suddenly turned around and sighed at Leng Ruo Li and Jun Mo Han, "Young lady and young sirs, I know you are good people, but you have provoked that person today. He will not let you go. You should leave Jade Stone Town immediately."
"Old sir, you don't need to worry about our safety. We are not easily provoked," Leng Ruo Li said with a smile.
"Alas, you don't know. The Magistrate He who surrounded us just now is in league with my wicked disciple. Although he didn't dare to touch you then, he will inform my wicked disciple shortly, and then my wicked disciple will surely send people to kill you," the old man said earnestly.
"Old sir, who exactly is your disciple? From your tone, he must be a thoroughly wicked person," Leng Ruo Li asked, puzzled.
"Alas, this is a long story. Since you are unwilling to leave, you can stay at my home tonight. If that scoundrel sends people to kill you, we'll see if this old man can save your lives with our past master-disciple bond," the old man said, stooping and speaking with great worry.
Upon hearing the old man's words, the group was unconcerned. That person dared to kill even himself, how could he possibly care about their master-disciple relationship?
However, Leng Ruo Li and the others were touched by the old man's words. At least they knew that the person they had saved was kind-hearted.
Thereafter, they all followed the old man to his home.
The old man's home was a small courtyard composed of three separate small houses. His home was some distance from the street, and the courtyard was surrounded by two layers of bamboo fences, as if he lived a reclusive life.