Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 183 - 185: Mountain Bandits Spotted_1

Chapter 183: Chapter 185: Mountain Bandits Spotted_1

A cloud of terror quickly engulfed the town of Qing Shui.

Because of the warfare in the north, the south also experienced heavy taxation, which caused many who were unable to eat to become mountain bandits. These mountain bandits claimed the mountains as their territory. Besides robbing passing merchants and convoys, some even set their sights on the villagers.

The villagers had no power to resist. They had some surplus food, chickens, and ducks at home, and the lustful bandits even took the village ladies away.

For a time, great fear struck the people’s hearts.

One night, the village head woke everyone abruptly, saying he had important matters to discuss.

When the villagers gathered, the village head addressed the crowd in the dark: "Everyone knows that since the beginning of last year, public notices have been issued in town advising everyone to be cautious when leaving their homes because mountain bandits growing rampant. And recently, there are more and more bandits. Have anyone heard of what happened in Da Lian village?"

The villagers denied hearing any news.

The village head said, "Da Lian village was robbed by mountain bandits last night. Five villagers were killed, over ten were seriously injured, and over twenty were slightly injured. Also, they kidnapped two girls up into the mountains, the same twin sisters who sang mountain songs last year!"

"What?" The crowd instantly began to murmur.

Qing Shui town had always been peaceful, but now two people had been killed and girls kidnapped. Fear grew within everyone present. Parents held their children tighter, and ladies were warned not to step out alone.

The village head said, "Starting now, every family will send two strong men to take turns guarding the two entrances to the village. If there’s any news, inform everyone immediately!"

Someone below questioned, "What after we inform? Even if the whole village unites, I doubt we can defeat the mountain bandits. I heard they all have long knives."

"Well...We’ll discuss that later. Let’s arrange the guard duty roster first."

...

When the village head had finally set up the duty roster, it was already midnight.

But he kept Nan Feng behind.

"Village Head, what is the meaning of asking me to stay back?" asked Nan Feng.

He chuckled, "Just now, some people were asking; if the mountain bandits come, they all have long knives and all of them are trained, we are just common villagers, how can we resist them?"

"So?" Nan Feng asked.

"So...I thought I’d discuss it with you. You are quite clever, help me figure out a plan. I’ve heard you’re good at hunting and building hunting devices, so dealing with mountain bandits...you should be capable, right? Defeating the mountain bandits is the goal."

Nan Feng shook her head: "Village Head, you’re overestimating me. How could a frail woman like me deal with mountain bandits? So, I cannot accept your mission. What if I accept and the mountain bandits are not defeated, won’t I then become responsible for the lives of the entire village? I am not capable of that."

"You won’t be held responsible. How can we hold you responsible? If you can fight the mountain bandits, we will only be grateful."

"Then why was Wild Brother driven away? It clearly wasn’t his fault," Nan Feng was still resentful about this.

"Feng..."

"Village Head, you stop right there, I, Nan Feng, am just not capable enough."

Nan Feng turned and left after she finished speaking.

...

The next day.

Nan Feng was about to go into the mountains with her hunting tools again, but was stopped by Nan Quanyou. No matter what, Nan Quanyou did not allow her to go, fearing she might run into mountain bandits.

"Dad, I’m really not afraid of mountain bandits. Don’t you believe me? Why don’t I show you how my hunting tools work?" Without waiting for Nan Quanyou’s agreement, Nan Feng started to take down the hunting tools from her shoulder.