jdhmnovel Chapter 146 Battle Against Bandits 3
Chapter 146 Battle Against Bandits 3
The small stag king raised its head high and let out a long cry that shook the heavens.
The sound was like the booming of a great bell, carrying an innate majesty, spreading in all directions.
Wherever the sound waves reached, the air seemed to be vibrated and distorted.
The sudden sound struck the bandits like a heavy hammer blow.
The bandits felt a sharp pain in their eardrums, as if countless steel needles were piercing them.
Their heads felt like they'd been hit hard with a sledgehammer, buzzing and seeing stars. They couldn't stand steadily and instinctively covered their ears, groaning in pain.
"What the hell is that sound? It's like my head is going to explode!"
A burly bandit with a face full of scars was writhing on the ground in agony, his voice trembling with sobs, which sounded particularly jarring in the chaotic scene.
The other bandits weren't much better off; some of them covered their heads with their hands and shook themselves violently, as if trying to shake the annoying sound out of their heads.
Some collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, their faces filled with terror and despair.
Meanwhile, a small divine deer, about the size of a rabbit, radiating a soft glow, was nimbly hopping and leaping among the bandits.
Each of its leaps is like drawing a mysterious arc in the air.
Wherever it passed, the bandits were as if they had been frozen in place, their bodies instantly stiffening and unable to move.
They could only stare wide-eyed at the little divine deer, their faces filled with terror and despair.
At this moment, their bodies were out of control, and when they tried to call for help, they found that their throats were blocked and they could not make a sound.
One of the cowardly bandits' legs buckled, and he knelt down on the ground with a thud.
His face was as pale as paper, and tears and snot streamed down his face uncontrollably.
He pleaded tearfully, "Spare me! I'll never be a bandit again! I have an eighty-year-old mother at home. If she knew I had done such a heinous thing, she would be heartbroken."
As he spoke, he kept kowtowing, and his forehead quickly became red and swollen.
"I was just an honest, simple farmer. They tricked me into coming here, saying that if I robbed a heist, I could live a life of luxury and never have to worry about food or clothing for the rest of my life. I never imagined I would end up like this. I truly regret my actions!"
Another bandit joined in the lamentation, his voice filled with deep regret and helplessness.
Seeing this, the other bandits followed suit, crying and begging for mercy. In an instant, the bandit group was in complete chaos, with cries and pleas for mercy rising and falling.
Hua Yeman stood aside, quietly watching the chaotic and comical scene before her, and shook her head helplessly.
A hint of coldness and determination flashed in her eyes as she thought to herself: It seems I must thoroughly rectify these unhealthy practices today.
Let them know that this is not a place where they can act recklessly. Under the clear sky, how can these petty scoundrels be allowed to run rampant?
The group quickly sat down together and began questioning the bandits about their origins.
The bandits trembled with fear, like startled birds, and under the stern gaze of the crowd, they timidly revealed the truth.
It turned out that they were bandits from several nearby mountains who made a living by robbing passing merchants.
They would ambush caravans in the mountains and forests, and swarm them to rob them of their valuables, using extremely cruel methods.
Recently, they heard of the name of an elder of an evil sect, and tempted by the prospect of gain, they did not hesitate to pledge allegiance to him, hoping to gain his protection and support.
But when the bandits pressed for details about this evil sect, they looked hesitant.
They said they didn't know the name of the sect, they couldn't quite remember what the elder looked like, and they couldn't even describe his approximate location.
Because after they left that place, they could no longer remember the way back, as if some kind of mysterious spell had erased their memories.
They only vaguely remembered that there was such a powerful sect that was their backing, and that they could turn to it for help when they encountered danger.
Upon hearing this, everyone felt a surge of anger.
This evil sect elder dared to harbor these bandits, who committed evil deeds and disturbed the peace of the world; his crimes are truly unforgivable.
They must be brought to justice in order to restore peace to the world.
After saying that, she gathered with the others and began to discuss how to deal with the bandits.
For a time, everyone was talking at once, and the discussion was very lively.
Some people, filled with righteous indignation, advocated that the bandits be executed on the spot to prevent future troubles.
They believed that these bandits had committed numerous evils and their hands were stained with the blood of innocent people, and that keeping them alive would only bring trouble sooner or later.
If they are not killed, it will be difficult to appease public anger and give an explanation to those who have been harmed by them.
Others, however, are more rational and believe that the matter should be handed over to the government so that they can be punished according to the law.
After all, the government has a well-established judicial system. Only through formal legal procedures can these bandits be punished as they deserve, and the fairness and authority of the law be demonstrated.
Moreover, handing the bandits over to the government could avoid unnecessary trouble and prevent dissatisfaction from other forces.
After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, the group decided to hand the bandits over to the local government so that they could receive the punishment they deserved.
Therefore, Hua Yeman and others killed those bandits who had committed numerous evils and crimes on the spot as a warning to others.
Those bandits who committed minor crimes and showed remorse were escorted to the local government.
After learning the whole story, the government officials highly praised the heroic actions of Huayeman and his group.
They praised the people of Huayeman as embodiments of justice, who made a great contribution to maintaining peace and tranquility in the region.
To express their gratitude, the government also gave her a generous reward.
From then on, Hua Yeman and his companions became heroes in people's hearts.
Their names were widely circulated in the streets and alleys, becoming a popular topic of conversation.
The children passed on their stories by word of mouth, and every child admired them greatly, dreaming that one day they too could be as chivalrous as them.
The elderly people also praised them highly, expressing their gratitude that there were finally righteous people in the world who could punish these evildoers.
Whenever people mention Huayeman and his friends, their eyes are filled with admiration and gratitude.
After the crisis, the village returned to its former peace and tranquility.
The villagers can now work in the fields with peace of mind, the children can play and laugh in the streets, and the elderly can chat leisurely under the trees.
The whole village was filled with laughter and joy, as if the previous crisis had never happened.
But Hua Yeman and the others knew that as long as that evil sect elder was still around, there would be no peaceful days in the world.
They secretly vowed to find this evil sect, uproot it, eliminate this evil force, and restore peace and prosperity to the world.
On this day, Huaye Man, Dugu Lin, the Wolf King, and their other companions sat together in a quiet courtyard.
The stone table in the courtyard was filled with teacups, but no one was in the mood to drink tea.
Everyone's face seemed shrouded in a thick gloom, filled with solemnity. The atmosphere was so oppressive that it felt as if the air itself had solidified, making it hard to breathe.