Chapter 656 469: Surprised or Not, Expect the Unexpected (Part 2)

"Do it!"

Two soldiers grabbed their tools and placed them on a large rock.

Using the wooden shaft of their spears in place of the plank from the Punishment Hall, they began to hit, one stroke after another.

As the saying goes, expertise lies in specialization.

In some aspects, these soldiers fall far behind compared to the governmental officers from the Government Office.

Even a fool could see that these people were merely going through the motions while hitting, not actually using force.

"I say, County Magistrate, why does it seem like your subordinates don't quite listen to you?" Xiaolang sneered.

At the same time, he pressed the knife downward.

The sharp blade cut the skin, and a few drops of blood flowed immediately.

"You scoundrels dare to rebel as well? When you're told to hit, is this how you hit? If you dare to act against orders again, I will remove your positions!"

His voice was sharp like an eunuch, due to extreme fear.

Captain Han clenched his fists, his eyes red: "Did you not hear the County Magistrate's orders? Stop fooling around and hit again, heavily."

The injured soldier panicked instantly: "Sir, you don't... ah!"

Before he could finish his sentence, the plank landed heavily on his backside.

This time, they didn't hold back; the power in the wooden shaft of the spear rendered the soldier unable to make any sound other than a scream.

Bang!

The second stroke followed closely, accompanied by the sound like a pig being slaughtered.

Soon, the soldier could no longer even scream.

Lying on the rock, he was almost lifeless.

Though they seemed badly beaten, in reality, these people were going easy.

Although each stroke was delivered with full force.

They hadn't used Spiritual Qi.

Xiaolang was well aware of their small tricks but didn't take them too seriously.

"He...hero." The County Magistrate cautiously smiled: "The soldiers who bullied the people have been severely punished by me."

"Rest assured, after this lesson, I guarantee they won't dare to repeat such actions."

The County Magistrate pledged solemnly, swearing an oath that should he break his promise, his family would join him in the grave.

Xiaolang slowly lowered his knife: "It seems I misjudged the County Magistrate."

"No worries, hero, you're just concerned for the people, a momentary impulse." The County Magistrate comforted, though he was close to hating Xiaolang internally.

"Since it's like this..." Xiaolang seemed a bit regretful and finally removed the knife from the County Magistrate's neck.

The County Magistrate dared not move, only watched the knife with his peripheral vision, relaxing slightly as its distance from his throat increased.

Meanwhile, Captain Han's hand was already on his sword hilt, ready to act as soon as the County Magistrate was safe.

This person in front of him had killed several County Magistrates; even if he hadn't harmed his own, he couldn't let him go.

Captain Han had resolved to capture him alive if possible, and if not, to kill him on the spot.

Just as Xiaolang completely removed the knife and the County Magistrate was about to be rescued.

Xiaolang suddenly stabbed the County Magistrate in the lower back with a dagger.

The blade pierced through the County Magistrate's waist, traversing his entire abdomen.

"Sorry, County Magistrate, I can't judge your crimes. But after you enter the Underworld, you can see for yourself; I'll send the verdict down to you."

The County Magistrate clutched his wound, incredulous as he looked at the smiling young man.

He never expected the boy to strike so unexpectedly.

And with such ruthless and unhesitating cruelty.

"You... you..." The County Magistrate struggled to speak, seemingly wanting to ask the youth why he killed him.

Hadn't he helped punish the "bad guys" who bullied the common people?

Xiaolang sneered contemptuously: "I say, County Magistrate, do you take me for a clueless child?"

"You forced these people to mine without consideration for their lives."

"Since the discovery of this Fire Rock Ore two months ago, there have been seventeen mining accidents, with twenty-six people killed, thirteen exhausted to death, five beaten to death by you."

"Did you think no one knew about these things?"

It was only then that the County Magistrate realized that the young man before him appeared young but was actually a cunning and hungry wolf.

He had been completely fooled by this boy.

"Kill him!" With his last breath before dying, the County Magistrate ordered Captain Han and others.

Captain Han wished he could tear Xiaolang apart.

Not only had he forced him to punish his subordinates in public,

but he had also killed the County Magistrate right in front of him.

For this alone, he feared he would never have any chance of promotion in his life.

"Little bastard, today even if you grow wings, you won't escape. I'll carve you up alive!"

Xiaolang merely sneered: "You idiots, you're all so stupid."

"The reason I was here saying all that nonsense was, of course, to buy time."

In the next moment, countless enemies suddenly charged out of the jungle.

These people, dressed in a motley assortment, wielded various weapons.

Rather than an army, they looked like a group of temporarily assembled farmers.

Captain Han's face turned green; so many people were hidden in the forest, yet they hadn't detected them.

As Captain Han and his men stood horrified, Xiaolang suddenly made a move.

His dagger flashed across Captain Han's neck like lightning, and this capable captain didn't even have time to block before he was decapitated.

The remaining soldiers were overwhelmed by the peasant army, soon disappearing without a trace.

When the battle ended, only the soldier whipped unconscious was left breathing.

Xiaolang called over a man who looked like a farmer and pointed to the soldier: "The man who killed your wife is here, I leave him to you to deal with!"

Then he turned and jumped onto a large stone.

"Fathers, brothers, don't be afraid. I am the commander of the Dragon Talisman Army, you can call me Xiaolang. We Dragon Talisman Army are here to rescue you."

As soon as this name was announced, the miners erupted into excitement.

"Dragon Talisman Army, they truly are the Dragon Talisman Army."

"The Dragon Talisman Army that stands up for ordinary people has come here!"

"Commander, I want to join the Dragon Talisman Army!"

Recently, Xiaolang's Dragon Talisman Army had achieved a lot.

Not only punishing corrupt officials but also helping countless ordinary people.

There was welcoming but also resistance.

For this, Xiaolang was well prepared: "Our Dragon Talisman Army always welcomes all oppressed poor people to join."

"Those willing to join are welcome; you can sign up at our recruitment center later, as long as you meet the requirements."

"Those unwilling to join can leave freely; we Dragon Talisman Army will not stop you."

"Our goal is to protect the people, so we would never force anyone to do anything, please rest assured."

In the crowd, a middle-aged man lovingly watched Xiaolang adeptly handle affairs.

In just a few months, the boy had transformed from one who fought over food with stray dogs to the leader of a Rebel Army.

While organizing the Rebel Army's resistance against tyranny, dealing with various complex matters, his cultivation also advanced rapidly.

He was now at the Peak of Foundation Establishment and could soon break through to the Crystal Stage.

Seeing him, the middle-aged man always thought of his son.

Though that little bastard wasn't as extraordinarily talented as Xiaolang, if he had grown up smoothly, he would be about Xiaolang's age now?

"Master, what are you thinking?" Xiaolang asked the middle-aged man, puzzled.

The middle-aged man snapped back to reality, forcing a smile: "I must be going."