Rescuing people was simple, just a matter of a few words.
Actually, they didn't really want a fight to the death; they just wanted to get control over the troublemakers. Once Lin Chuan, the ringleader, arrived, they were happy to release the captives, after securing a few promises.
Those villagers who had been detained were also released, and Gou Dan, despite being injured, was still as sly as ever.
"Master," Gou Dan chuckled.
"You all right, kid?" Lin Chuan patted Gou Dan's buzzcut.
"I'm fine." Gou Dan touched his arm and said, "It's just a bit swollen, nothing else."
"That's good," Lin Chuan nodded in response.
Once Gou Dan and the others were rescued, the villagers of Dragon Spring Village followed Zhao Zhonghai back to Dragon Spring Village.
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