Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

After they had dealt with that group, the yamen runners in black robes approached the villagers from Shangqiao Village step by step with arrogant steps.

Upon seeing this, the people of Shangqiao Village stood up one after another to avoid being implicated innocently.

But before they could take a step to escape, a majestic and cold voice of a yamen runner suddenly sounded behind them: "Stop right there, no one is allowed to move!"

The voice carried an irresistible force, forcing the villagers to stop, turn around, and look at the yamen runners in official uniforms with stern expressions.

The bailiffs' eyes swept over everyone one by one, and finally locked onto Xiao Tingxuan's slightly heavy back, especially the bulging package behind him.

A stern-looking yamen runner shouted in a stern voice, "I suspect there are illegal items hidden in your package. Open it and let me check it immediately!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air around them seemed to freeze, and everyone's eyes instantly focused on Xiao Tingxuan and his package.

Xiao Tingxuan was full of doubts. He was just carrying the iron pots and a few simple bowls and dishes that he often used at home and was going to the town to repair them. How could he be suspicious?

But he did not argue. He just muttered to himself while obediently placing the package on his back gently on the ground and slowly lifting the curtain.

A large black pot showing signs of age, and a few pairs of worn-out bowls and chopsticks with slightly chipped edges.

In the sunlight, these everyday objects appear extremely ordinary and there is nothing unusual about them.

The messenger glanced at the big black pot and the bowls and chopsticks impatiently, frowned slightly, snorted in dissatisfaction, and waved his hand to signal Xiao Tingxuan to put them away quickly, as if he was disgusted that these common people's things had dirty his sight.

Seeing this, Xiao Tingxuan quickly packed up the package and put it on his shoulder again.

Just when everyone thought that this sudden disturbance was about to subside and was about to disperse, the policeman suddenly spoke again, with an inexplicable irritation in his voice: "Hey, you! What is that thing on your back? Take it out and let me see it!"

This time, his target turned to the taciturn Zhou Shuqiong.

Zhou Shuqiong pursed her lips, a hint of hesitation flashed across her eyes, but she still put down her small package as she was told and slowly untied the ropes.

The only things in the package were an old water bag for storing water and a few shriveled coarse grain cakes, which were essential items for a long journey.

The officers' scrutinizing gazes lingered on these simple supplies for a moment, still looking unhappy. They waved their hands lazily, seemingly dissatisfied with the harvest.

Just as Zhou Shuqiong was about to tie the package again and continue his journey, a sharp-eyed policeman suddenly discovered half a wild boar leg hidden in a corner of the package.

Although the wild boar leg had been cut in half, it was still shiny and oily, obviously a fresh prey. It was the trophy from Xiao Zhixue's hunting a few days ago. Because the quantity was large, they couldn't eat it all at once, so Zhou Shuqiong thought of carrying it with her in case of emergency.

As soon as the half-cut pork leg appeared, the officer's face was immediately filled with a cunning and greedy smile. He ordered Zhou Shuqiong in a tough tone: "Hand over this pork leg, otherwise, none of you will be able to leave here!"

Upon hearing this, the villagers hurriedly and nervously hugged their own packages, which might also be loaded with uneaten food, for fear that they would be the next to suffer.

Zhou Shuqiong was embarrassed, but he managed to force a bitter smile and pleaded, "Sir, we spent a lot of effort to hunt this wild boar meat. It is really necessary for our lives, and we must not give it up!"

After hearing this, the police officer frowned and looked extremely impatient: "Stop talking nonsense and hand it over quickly, otherwise, don't blame me for making you pay for it!"

Seeing this, the surrounding villagers stepped forward and wanted to protect this innocent family from being bullied. Unexpectedly, they were mercilessly beaten with whips in the hands of the police.

The villagers retreated back in pain, accompanied by painful groans of “Ouch!”

The policeman proudly snatched the pork leg from Zhou Shuqiong's hand and turned to show off to his companions: "See, we made a lot of money today. Let's have more food when we go back tonight!"

Just as he was about to leave the scene in a triumphant manner, a figure suddenly stood in front of him. It was Xiao Zhixue.

Xiao Zhixue recognized at a glance that the messenger was the arrogant customer she had met in the pharmacy before.

Unexpectedly, in such a short time, he actually gathered other policemen and came here to seek revenge.

The policeman also recognized Xiao Zhixue at a glance, and his face immediately showed contempt and disgust: "Get out of here, you stinky beggar, if you dare to get in the way again, I promise to make you regret living in this world!"

However, facing this naked threat, Xiao Zhixue not only did not get angry, but smiled even more brightly, and said sarcastically: "Your voice is quite loud. I'm afraid that even the emperor in the capital can hear your bold words now."

As soon as this joking remark was uttered, the surrounding villagers could no longer hold back and laughed out loud. Amid the "puff" sounds, the tense atmosphere was actually dissolved with a hint of relaxation.

They all knew that although Xiao Zhixue looked weak, she was actually very brave. She once took down seven ferocious wild boars with just her sword.

In her eyes, these aggressive policemen were nothing more than insignificant characters who could not withstand a single blow.

Xiao Zhixue's courage and bravery gave them hope amidst despair.

The policeman never expected that this seemingly weak girl would dare to humiliate him in public in this bustling market. He was so furious that he lost his usual composure.

He swung the thick whip in his hand violently, and with a whistling sound, he lashed towards Xiao Zhixue's slender figure.

There was a cry of surprise from the crowd, and the tense atmosphere froze in an instant.

The whip shadow came as fast as a snake. Just as Xiao Wei was extremely anxious and wanted to stretch out his arms to use his old body to block the attack, Xiao Zhixue turned around and had already taken the lead.

She clenched her right fist, gathered all her strength, and struck hard, hitting the policeman in the face.

Instantly, the policeman's nose seemed to be broken, blood gushed out like a fountain, and he felt a severe dizziness, and he was completely stunned.

The policeman's legs went weak and he staggered a few steps before he could no longer hold on. He fell heavily to the ground with a thud. He struggled for a long time in the dust and couldn't get up. All that was left was a pair of eyes twisted with pain and anger, staring at the girl who had humiliated him.

Just as the fat pig leg was about to fall to the dust, Xiao Zhixue was quick-witted and kicked the policeman's limp wrist with precision.

With a crisp "pop" sound, the pig leg flew out of his hand, as if pulled by an invisible hand, and fell steadily into Xiao Zhixue's hand.

"You want to steal the pork leg that our family depends on for survival? You evil dogs, I'm afraid you only have greed in your hearts, but you don't have the life to enjoy such ill-gotten gains!" Xiao Zhixue's words were loud and clear.