Over at the iron smelting area, a rudimentary earthen furnace has already been constructed. The iron produced is stronger and more ductile, but it's still not ideal.On the construction site of the hou..."Zila!"
With a light tearing sound, the boy's clothes were ripped open, revealing his flesh.
The boy's face turned pale with fright.
"No! "
You bunch of animals!
"If you have the guts, kill me! If you have the guts, kill me!"
"To bully a child What kind of pathetic creatures are you!!"
The old man's face was covered in tears as he rushed towards us desperately.
A bandit stepped forward and easily kicked him to the ground.
All the surrounding villagers clenched their fists.
They were angry, yet fearful, watching the black tiger's dagger in his hand getting closer and closer to the boy's chest. Many people closed their eyes and shed tears.
"Where does Yang Lin live"
A dagger was pressed against the boy's chest!
The black tiger's face, twisted with rage and fury, was a terrifying sight.
He had never encountered such people, and couldn't understand why they were willing to give up their lives to protect another.
But this feeling made him feel very uncomfortable, and even when facing that innocent yet defiant little face, he felt a bit...
A little scared
Unknowingly, Hei Hu's breathing grew heavy and labored. His agitation made him want to kill every single person in the village immediately!
"Speak!"
"Say!!"
The black tiger's frenzied roar was like that of a madman.
Even the bandits were terrified by Black Tiger's rage.
"Ahhhh!"
Just as the Black Tiger raised his sword…
Suddenly, a voice rang out from the crowd.
"I am Yang Lin!"
The black tiger was taken aback.
The bandits were stunned.
The villagers were also taken aback.
Because the villagers discovered that it wasn't Yang Lin who was shouting, but Zhou Lao Liu.
Zhou Lao Liu squeezed out of the crowd and patted his chest, saying: "I'm Yang Lin, let them go!"
The villagers watched Zhou Lao Liu walk out in surprise. Suddenly, someone shouted, "I am Yang Lin!"
Immediately, the sound, rising and falling in waves, echoed everywhere.
"I am Yang Lin!"
"I am Yang Lin!"
"I am Yang Lin!"
More and more people are angrily walking out of the crowd.
Black Tiger sheathed his blade, looking in astonishment at these simple villagers.
The bandits were dumbfounded. They had never encountered such a thing.
I am Yang Lin!!
Although the voices were not in perfect harmony, they were loud and powerful, echoing throughout the entire village.
The villagers who had closed their doors around them, hearing this sound, all felt a fire burning in their hearts. They wanted to rush out and fight those bandits to the death!
Upon arriving at the scene, Yang Lin was also shocked by what he saw.
Listening to those soaring and impassioned voices, Yang Lin's eyes gradually became moist.
He didn't think he had done anything remarkable, and his help was merely a helping hand within his capabilities.
...and even took advantage of their innocence and kindness...
That's just it, what they got in return was their own lives, guarding him!
Yang Lin clenched his fists and walked forward.
"I am Yang Lin!"
"Here I am!"
The voice wasn't very loud, but because it came from outside the crowd, it still caught the bandits' attention. "Tiger Brother, look!"
There was a reminder from the bandits.
That's when Black Tiger noticed the young man walking towards them from outside the crowd.
In his twenties, he was thin and dressed in coarse cloth. He didn't seem particularly remarkable in any way.
The only difference was her pair of obsidian eyes, which seemed brighter and more profound than anyone else's.
At this time, the villagers also noticed Yang Lin's figure, and the scene instantly fell silent.
Everyone stared at him in astonishment, shaking their heads constantly, their eyes telling him: Get out of here!!
"Are you Yang Lin"
The black tiger strode forward, its murderous gaze sweeping over the young man before it.
"That's right." Yang Lin answered frankly.
Since you have come for me, let them go.
"If you want money, I'll take you to get some!"
He stood alone, yet he seemed to have thousands of soldiers behind him, his presence was awe-inspiring.
Yang Lin finished speaking and looked at the surrounding villagers, but was surprised to find Liu Qiaoyun among them
The Black Tiger coldly said, "Dare you talk to me about conditions Are you not afraid I'll kill you right now"
"I dare you!"
"You..."
The black tiger glared, instinctively tightening his grip on the hilt of his blade.
Yang Lin sneered: “What, did I say something wrong If I’m not mistaken, the people you sent here want to get the medicine formula from me. They need a living Yang Lin, not a corpse!”
"Yang Lin, while alive, is useful to them. When dead, he's worthless."
Yang Lin said, as if mocking himself.
He was about to speak when Yang Lin continued, "As for the formula, it is extremely complex, requiring dozens of herbs and a complicated process to refine. The formula is recorded on a wooden box, which is in my house. If you want it, come with me to get it."
Yang Lin said, and regardless of whether the black tiger agreed or not, he turned his head and walked back.
Yang Lin came with calmness, and left with even more calmness. The bandits were dumbfounded by his shopping-like composure.
They just don't know that Yang Lin is terrified right now. If he hears any movement behind him, he'll run for his life!
Anyway, his purpose was to lure the bandits away. How he did it wasn't important.
"Tiger brother, this kid isn't up to something, is he"
"What are you afraid of There are so many of us, we're not afraid of him."
"Tiger Brother, should we follow them"
The bandits looked towards the black tiger.
"Boy!"
The Black Tiger roared, "You have fifteen minutes to bring me that box! We'll be waiting here for you! If you don't return in fifteen minutes, I'll start killing people!"
"Remember, their lives are in your hands. If you don't come back, you'll have killed them!"
The black tiger's blade pointed at the little boy, shouting loudly.
Yang Lin's heart skipped a beat.
He hadn't expected these bandits to be more cautious than he had imagined.
If that's the case, the plan has to change!
"Wait for me!"
Yang Lin shouted without turning back.
Back home, call out the women in hiding and tell them the current situation.
"Plan changed!"
The bandits are near Zhao Qing's house at the east end of the village, a total of sixteen people. They captured the road construction team and the guard team. We will attack them there in a while.
"My lady, you take Eldest Sister, Second Sister, Little Seven, Little Eight, and Little Nine. Go around from the front road and hide on the left side."
"Third Sister, you lead Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister, and Sixth Sister around from behind and hide on the right side."
"On my mark, we attack! First, shoot those on horseback, then charge in as quickly as possible and finish them off!"
"Be sure to be careful not to harm civilians."
"
Time waits for no one, act immediately!
"
Li Yuxiang hurriedly asked, "What about you"
"Me"
Yang Lin bitterly said: “They are all coming for me, of course I have to draw their fire!”oluntarily, with a thud, he fell to his knees."Yang Lin, please! "“I’ve lost, completely defeated! From now on, there's only you, Yang Lin, in Caoshan Village. There is no more Liu Youcai! Please, beg...