Chapter 91 - 91 You Should Kneel and Be Grateful
91 You Should Kneel and Be Grateful
There was a shortage of food everywhere now. These people did not have household registration so Wang Fengjing was certain that they would not be able to buy food in town.
The food stored in the other villages was not as much as theirs. If Village Chief Zhao went to another village, he would not be able to buy any food too.
Wang Fengjing felt that he had already sold it cheaply.
But with such a high price, it was obvious that he was trying to scam them.
Village Chief Zhao smiled and said, “It’s better to be close neighbors than distant relatives. Big Brother, this amount is really too high. Can’t it be cheaper?”
Wang Fengjing’s eldest son, Wang Qi, snorted. “Who’s a neighbor of you refugees? If you can’t hand over food next year, you’ll become a fallen citizen and only have a lowly status! If we’re willing to sell you food, you should kneel down and be grateful.”
Not only did Wang Fengjing not reprimand his son, but he also felt that what his son said made sense. He echoed, “We’re selling food to save your family and future descendants. Isn’t it worth it at triple the price?”
The more Wang Qi spoke, the more he went overboard. “Dad, I don’t think they can afford it at all. Don’t waste your time with these people. It’s simply unlucky.”
Village Chief Zhao’s expression changed.
They did not think much of people.
Village Chief Zhao clenched his fists angrily and wanted to argue with Wang Fengjing.
With a whoosh, Qingfeng drew her sword.
With a flash of sword light, Wang Qi’s hair was gone before anyone could blink.
Qingfeng quickly sheathed her sword. Wang Qi felt that the top of his head was airy. He touched it with his hand and immediately cried out in fear, “Dad! My hair is gone! It’s gone!” After saying that, he felt a chill down his spine. If Qingfeng had not been accurate just now, she would have cut off his hair or his head.
Wang Fengjing was furious that they dared to touch his son. “How dare you refugees hurt people in broad daylight? We’ll arrest you and report you to the authorities now!”
There were only a dozen or so people in Qingfeng’s group whereas this was the territory of Lintian Village. Wang Fengjing shouted, and the villagers immediately looked for people from all directions to tie Qingfeng and the others up.
Seeing that the villagers had picked up their hoes and sickles to deal with them, Village Chief Zhao was not worried that they could not defeat them. He was just worried that they had caused trouble as soon as they arrived.
Wang Qi covered the top of his head and stared at Qingfeng. He said hatefully, “I’m going to pluck the fur on your head one by one and make a broom with my own hands!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Qingfeng swept his leg over. The villagers’ eyes widened as Wang Qi flew out and was stuck in the ground.
When the villagers of Lintian Village met Qingfeng’s cold gaze, they immediately swallowed their saliva in fear.
These people had killed before, right?
Wang Fengjing had been the village chief for so many years, but he had never suffered such a huge loss. If he didn’t teach these refugees a lesson, wouldn’t they be riding on the heads of their village in the future and cause more trouble?
He helped his unconscious son up and shouted at the villagers, “What are you waiting for? These people have already come to our doorstep. Are we going to let them stay for the new year?! They’re just a group of refugees. They’ve only been here for less than a day and they already dare to use prohibited weapons to hurt people. Now, beat them to death. Even if they die, it’ll be considered letting them off easy.”
The refugees had to be beheaded for causing trouble. Qingfeng had even injured the village chief’s son. There was no way she could escape.
The villagers no longer had any worries. The moment they rushed forward, the dark guards attacked.
One of them slapped them and sent them flying with their hoes and sickles.
One by one, they fell to the ground, covering their burning faces with doubtful expressions.
How could someone knock them down with a slap?
There were so many villagers, but they could not deal with the dozen of them. Wang Fengjing’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be that they had encountered a spy!
‘Don’t tell me they want me and my son dead!’
At the thought of this, Wang Fengjing’s limbs trembled uncontrollably. He threatened with a trembling voice, “Get lost if you know what’s good for you. Otherwise, I’ll report you to the authorities for being spies!”
Village Chief Zhao’s heart skipped a beat. He knew people like Village Chief Wang too well. Even if he let him off now, he would still report them.
Qingfeng had been a commander for so many years. How could she be afraid of such a person?
As soon as Wang Fengjing finished speaking, she suddenly flew forward and grabbed Village Chief Wang, whose pupils had constricted.
Qingfeng’s cold eyes were just inches away, like a murderous ghost from hell. Wang Fengjing’s back was covered in cold sweat.
He regretted it immediately. “Don’t kill me,” he begged. “Don’t kill me! I’m not going. I really am not going!” But there was a flash of cunning in his eyes.
Qingfeng’s eyes darkened. She grabbed Wang Fengjing’s neck and lifted him up effortlessly. Wang Fengjing’s legs were suspended in the air as he struggled desperately. He could only whimper in fear as the villagers widened their eyes in fear.
Did she really dare to kill someone!
The suffocating feeling kept tightening. Just as Village Chief Wang thought that he was definitely going to die, Qingfeng let go and threw him lightly to the ground.
Village Chief Wang almost stepped into hell and suddenly he returned to life. Before he could be happy, he met Qingfeng’s meaningful gaze and immediately retreated in fear. Qingfeng was warning him that she could kill him at any time.
Village Chief Wang was completely terrified. If he reported them and the officials let Qingfeng escape, his family would definitely be wiped out.
Village Chief Wang revealed a timid expression. Qingfeng glanced at the surrounding villagers coldly. Everyone hurriedly turned their heads down, afraid that they would be targeted by Qingfeng.
Since he had already offended them, Village Chief Zhao looked at Village Chief Wang and showed him a number. He asked in a deep voice, “Brother, are you selling food at this amount of money?”
When Village Chief Wang saw the number that Village Chief Zhao had pointed out, he wanted to vomit blood. Just now, the price was 20% lower than the market price, but now, it was 40% lower.
However, Qingfeng looked at him coldly and he did not dare to refuse. He could only grit his teeth and say, “I’m selling! But we can only sell 250 kilograms of food. This is the most food our village can squeeze out.” He glanced at Qingfeng, afraid that she would not believe him, and said carefully, “Really, we really only have so much food left. If we give it all to you, our entire village will starve to death. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare to ask for three times the price.”
250 kilograms of food was not enough for all of them to eat their fill. Village Chief Zhao could not help but look disappointed.
He asked again, “Do the other villages have food?” It was indeed not easy for the villagers to have some food left all year round. He could tell that Village Chief Wang was not lying.
Village Chief Wang said, “The grain tax this year is high to begin with. It’s basically impossible for you to buy a lot of food.”
Village Chief Zhao had no choice but to say, “Then go and take out the 250 kilograms of food.” It was better to bring these grains back than returning with none.