This is the first time the book is making a push for the charts. With so many talented new books this time, whether or not Wu Lian can achieve a good ranking depends entirely on the support of all the readers. I earnestly request the recommendation votes from everyone~~~
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The young disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion suddenly stepped out of the crowd, circling around the two big men several times. His expression was rather cynical, and his eyes gradually became mocking.
Seeing the newcomer's ill intentions, the two big men frowned deeply. The one with the ringed eyes glared and shouted angrily, "You little brat, circling around like this, you've made my head spin. What do you want?"
The young man chuckled, standing in front of the two and giving a deep look at the one who was "poisoned." He said, "Your face is pale and green. It looks like you're quite poisoned."
"Exactly." The big man supporting the other one took the opportunity to add, "If not for this, why would my brother and I risk our lives to come here instead of seeking medical help? We came here to expose this black-hearted boss so that the neighbors would know his true face and not buy rice from him anymore."
Boss He's face turned pale, completely unsure of the two men's intentions. If they were here to extort money, he could understand, but this fabricated accusation was truly confusing and hard to see through.
While deep in thought, Yang Kai asked softly from the side, "Uncle He, have you offended anyone recently?"
Boss He thought hard and said with a mournful face, "No."
"Then perhaps your rice shop is blocking someone's business?" Despite his young age, Yang Kai had seen many deceptions in the world. A thought crossed his mind, and he came up with this possibility.
"Small business, how could it block anyone's business?" Boss He shook his head repeatedly.
This was strange! Yang Kai narrowed his eyes and looked around the scene, pondering the possibilities but still couldn't quite figure it out.
In the middle of the scene, after asking a question, the young man from Lingxiao Pavilion suddenly sneered and shouted at the pale-faced man, "Watch out!"
As he shouted, he used a move called "Black Tiger Heart Snatch," aiming straight for the heart of the poisoned man.
To everyone's surprise, the man, who had been groaning and looking weak since he appeared, as if one foot was already in the grave, suddenly jumped back nimbly when the punch came, displaying a grace that was both still and swift.
With this movement, the pale green color on his face instantly disappeared, turning rosy.
The crowd gasped in shock, clearly stunned by this sudden change.
"You're poisoned," the young man from Lingxiao Pavilion said sarcastically, looking at the two big men, "Yet you still have such agility. I'm truly impressed."
The two big men, their scheme exposed, turned pale and green, as if they were really poisoned.
The crowd also hissed, not fools, they could see through the truth. These two men, for some unknown reason, had come to falsely accuse He's Rice Shop, but were exposed by this young man from Lingxiao Pavilion.
For a moment, the scene was filled with disdain for the two men and praise for the young man from Lingxiao Pavilion. The young man, already likable, had now solidified his reputation as a young hero.
Yang Kai had a vague understanding. This was a double act, a performance of chivalry, helping the weak and punishing the strong, and then seeking gratitude! If he hadn't seen them together in the alley earlier, he might have been deceived too.
But why did they go through all this trouble?
The two big men couldn't pretend anymore, glaring fiercely at the young man from Lingxiao Pavilion, they said, "Who are you, little brat? Why are you meddling in my brother's affairs?"
The young man from Lingxiao Pavilion, with a graceful demeanor, said proudly, "I am Su Mu, a disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion!"
Hearing "Lingxiao Pavilion," one of the big men looked quite wary and said with a strained face, "So you're a disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion. No wonder you look like a dragon among men. Today, my brother and I admit defeat. I'll remember you, little brat. We'll meet again someday!"
This speech sounded rehearsed, making Yang Kai want to laugh.
Su Mu sneered, "Goodbye, I won't see you off!"
At this point, if nothing changed, the two big men would likely leave, and Su Mu would receive praise from the crowd, especially from Boss He.
But Yang Kai didn't want Boss He to be kept in the dark. Before the two men could leave, he quickly shouted, "We can't let them go. These scoundrels are despicable, falsely accusing a good merchant. Today it's He's Rice Shop, but if we don't teach them a lesson, tomorrow it could be Liu's Clothing Store or Jiang's General Store."
Most of the onlookers were shop owners from the surrounding area. Initially just watching the spectacle, they now felt a jolt in their hearts. They thought, "That's right, how can we let these despicable scoundrels leave so easily? If we let them go today, they might come to my shop tomorrow, causing me to lose money and reputation. There won't be anyone to help me like Boss He."
With this thought, the people who were about to clear the way immediately stood firm, all looking at the two big men with unfriendly expressions.
Yang Kai clearly saw a hint of shock and panic in Su Mu's eyes. At that moment, Su Mu also looked at him, and their eyes met. Su Mu quickly composed himself.
Yang Kai smiled at him and urged, "Brother, as the saying goes, 'A good deed should be done to the end, and a Buddha should be sent to the west.' Why don't we work together to take these two scoundrels down?"
Seeing Yang Kai's thin and seemingly weak figure, and hearing him call him "brother," Su Mu was annoyed. "Who is your brother?"
Yang Kai said, "I am also a disciple of Lingxiao Pavilion, and I've been in the sect for more than three years."
Su Mu was speechless; this was indeed his senior brother.
"Enough talk," Yang Kai stepped forward, speaking with righteous indignation, "We who walk the martial path must uphold the spirit of chivalry. It is our duty to act justly. Brother, you can't let your junior brother take all the credit. Today, let's work together to take down these despicable scoundrels and give Boss He justice, and restore the clear skies of Wu Mei Town."
His words earned a loud cheer from the crowd. Su Mu was in a bind, feeling dragged into a mess by this unfamiliar senior brother, and now he couldn't back out.
The two big men were also looking at them. Su Mu glanced at them, feeling a bit guilty.
"Brother, let's go!" Yang Kai grabbed Su Mu's shoulder and charged forward.
What kind of situation is this! Su Mu was on the verge of tears, wondering where this senior brother had come from, ruining his big plan! But since he had come this far, Su Mu had no choice. As he charged at the two big men, he signaled them to stay calm and that he would find a way to let them go.
The two big men nodded slightly, and Yang Kai saw everything, confirming his suspicions.
Boss He, worried about Yang Kai, also picked up a weight and charged over, shouting, "Neighbors, old and young, don't just watch! Come and help these two young brothers!"
Inspired by Boss He, the shop assistants from the rice shop also charged over, shouting their loyalty, each holding an empty sack. One of them had been kicked by one of the big men earlier and was now seeking revenge.
With Boss He leading the way, the onlookers also joined in, swarming over. For a moment, the front of He's Rice Shop was bustling with people.
The two big men, who had not been too concerned at first, were now terrified, their faces pale. They only managed to say, "Don't hit the face!" before crouching down and covering their heads.