“What is going on?” someone in the crowd asked.
“I don’t know.
It’s the war drum!
We must gather at the Magistrate Office at once!” another person shouted before turning around and running.
“Why are you running?” someone asked from the crowd.
“It’s the war drum!
We must gather at the Magistrate Office!” the running man shouted back.
“Hey, but you’re running in the opposite direction!” someone yelled.
“I know!
I must visit the Night Rose Brothel.
I have to gather everyone!” the man replied before continuing to run.
Soon, nearly half the city had gathered near the Magistrate Office.
The sudden commotion had drawn people from all directions, and the area outside the office quickly became crowded.
“Brat, what are you doing?” Magistrate Ling asked, standing in front of all the people who had rushed toward the Magistrate Office.
“Magistrate Ling, I know you have to endure this, but how can we stand by and watch you suffer?
I am loyal to the king, so I must expose these rebels!” Jiang WuShang said in a sorrowful voice.
However, inwardly, Jiang WuShang was thinking differently.
‘Let’s see how you get out of this.
You wanted my money, but now you have to pay first.’ “What?
Someone is rebelling?
Who are they?
How come I didn’t get the news first?” Magistrate Ling asked in confusion.
“These two are the rebels.
Who else could they be?” Jiang WuShang said, pointing toward the two thugs.
“No, they are not!
Boy, do you know what crime you are committing by pinning false charges on someone?” Magistrate Ling shouted.
“I know you have your own problems, and they are threatening you.
But don’t worry, Magistrate Ling.
We will take care of this.
You don’t have to fear them.
Look, everyone is here to support you!” Jiang WuShang said as he turned toward the crowd.
“What?
Those two are threatening Magistrate Ling?
And I thought Magistrate Ling was corrupted,” someone in the crowd said.
“We will take care of these two, Magistrate Ling.
You don’t have to fear them!” another person shouted.
“What are you all saying?
They are not rebels!
These two are my sworn brothers!” Magistrate Ling exclaimed.
“I know, Magistrate Ling.
You have your own problems.
Don’t worry.
We know what those two did and the stain they left on your life.
We will wash it away for you,” Jiang WuShang said in a worried voice.
“Brat, don’t cause trouble!” Magistrate Ling shouted angrily.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points -10 ———————————– ‘Finally, I gained points.
Looks like I have to push him harder to earn more,’ Jiang WuShang thought.
“Magistrate Ling, do I really have to tell them about everything?
If you tell them yourself, it will be less shameful,” Jiang WuShang said.
“What are you going to tell them?
They already know these two are my sworn brothers!” Magistrate Ling replied.
“You don’t have to lie, Magistrate Ling.
We will save you.
We have all seen how hard you worked to hide that shameful thing,” Jiang WuShang said.
“I’m not lying, brat!
Get the hell out of here!” Magistrate Ling shouted.
“Boy, tell us the truth.
We will help Magistrate Ling,” someone in the crowd said.
Hearing this, Magistrate Ling roared, “Don’t listen to his nonsense!
How can you trust his words?” ————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points — 5 ———————————– “Magistrate Ling, don’t say anything.
Let me tell the truth.
I can’t bear to see you wronged,” Jiang WuShang said.
“Brat, don’t cause trouble!” Magistrate Ling shouted in frustration.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points 0 ———————————– “Boy, tell us!
We will listen to you,” someone in the crowd said.
“Yes!” “Yes, boy!
Tell us!” the crowd shouted together.
“I’m ashamed to tell you this, and Magistrate Ling is even more ashamed.
How can I say the truth that can free Magistrate Ling from all this suffering?” Jiang WuShang asked in a sorrowful voice.
“Brat, enough!
One more word and I will kill you!” Magistrate Ling threatened.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points 5 ———————————– “Look!
He is so ashamed that he won’t even let me speak.
He even said that if I tell you the truth, he will kill me,” Jiang WuShang said.
“Boy, just tell us!
No one will touch you!” everyone in the crowd shouted.
“My heart is bleeding.
Those two committed a great sin.
As an outsider, I am in such pain.
Just think about Magistrate Ling—how much he must be suffering,” Jiang WuShang said, tears appearing in his eyes.
Seeing Jiang WuShang’s tears, everyone began speaking sympathetically.
“Boy, let us share your burden.
If we can help you, we will not back down!” the crowd declared.
“Boy, stop!” Magistrate Ling shouted angrily.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points 10 ———————————– “Look!
He is stopping me from telling the truth.
I know Magistrate Ling’s heart is bleeding, but if we hide this any longer, who knows what those two will do?” Jiang WuShang said.
“Boy, just tell us!” everyone in the crowd shouted.
“If you are all supporting me, then I will tell you the truth.
Do you know about Senior Ling’s marriage?” Jiang WuShang asked.
“Brat, don’t sprout nonsense!
When did my father get married again?” Magistrate Ling asked angrily.
“I know.” “I know too.” “Yes, I heard about this.
He is ninety years old, but he still married an eighteen-year-old girl.” The moment those words were spoken, the crowd erupted into discussion.
“What?
My father is married, and I don’t know about it?
And he married an eighteen-year-old?
How come I don’t know about this?” Magistrate Ling asked in confusion.
“I know this is embarrassing, but at this point, you don’t have to hide it.
We all know about Senior Ling’s marriage,” Jiang WuShang said while looking directly at Magistrate Ling.
“You brat!” Magistrate Ling shouted, his eyes turning red with anger.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points — 15 ———————————– “And now, in front of everyone, I will tell you the truth.
Do you know these two thugs?” Jiang WuShang asked, pointing toward the two men.
“I know them.
He is Wu Nan,” someone in the crowd said.
“I know him too.
He is the sworn brother of Magistrate Ling,” another person added.
“But not anymore.
Now, he is Magistrate Ling’s stepfather because he kidnapped Senior Ling’s wife and slept with her.
What a sin—to sleep with your sworn brother’s stepmother!” Jiang WuShang said in a sorrowful voice.
“What?
He became my stepfather?
How dare you!
How can you do this?
Is this what our brotherly bond means?” Magistrate Ling shouted while looking at Wu Nan.
“Look!
Magistrate Ling finally admitted it!” someone in the crowd shouted.
“What are you saying, brother?
We are on the same side!” Wu Nan said anxiously.
“Oh, he is telling lies so convincingly that even I almost believed him.
Boy, stop your nonsense!” Magistrate Ling shouted.
“Boy, do you have proof that these two kidnapped Senior Ling’s wife?” someone in the crowd asked.
“If you don’t believe me, ask Senior Ling’s wife to come out.
Then we will know the truth,” Jiang WuShang said while looking at Magistrate Ling.
“What?
No!
I don’t have a stepmother, so how can I ask her to come out?” Magistrate Ling replied.
“I know that she is no longer pure and that you have a new stepfather, but you can’t let these two thugs run wild, right?
We have to take revenge for your stepmother!” Jiang WuShang said.
“You…
You shut up!” Magistrate Ling shouted.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points — 20 ———————————– “So this is true?
They kidnapped her?
Poor Magistrate Ling,” someone in the crowd said.
“Yeah!
What a poor soul.
First, he got a younger stepmother, and now his sworn brother has become his stepfather.” “Everyone, catch these two bastards and execute them!
Take revenge for Magistrate Ling!” Jiang WuShang shouted.
“Yes!
Everyone, catch these two bastards and execute them!” someone in the crowd repeated.
“Yes, brothers!
Let’s go!” Soon, everyone agreed and rushed toward Wu Nan and his brother to catch them.
“Brother, don’t listen to his lies!
I didn’t do anything!
This is all a lie!
That brat lied to you!
Please let me go!
I will not bully anyone!” Wu Nan cried desperately.
“He is not lying!
A man can lie, but his eyes can’t.
He cried for Magistrate Ling.
How could he lie to us?
We can hear his heart, and his heart is crying!” someone in the crowd declared.
“What are you doing?
Don’t catch them!
They didn’t do anything!” Magistrate Ling roared.
“Don’t worry, Magistrate.
We will get justice for you,” Jiang WuShang said calmly.
Soon, everyone surrounded Wu Nan and his brother and dragged them toward the Magistrate Execution Ground.
The two men were forced to kneel before the angry crowd.
“Brother Ling, save us, please!
We did everything you told us to do!” Wu Nan cried.
“What are you saying?
Magistrate Ling ordered you to commit such a sin?
How could he order you to sleep with his own stepmother?
Tell me, everyone—could anyone really do such a thing?” Jiang WuShang asked.
————-System ————— Host has gained 5 points Total Points — 25 ———————————– “How can anyone order someone to sleep with his own stepmother?
It is a great sin!” someone in the crowd shouted.
“Execute them!” Soon, the crowd surged forward.
One after another, people kicked and punched Wu Nan and his brother.
The two men were beaten to death before they could escape.
Seeing their condition, Magistrate Ling coughed violently.
A mouthful of blood escaped his mouth, and his body began to weaken.
His vision blurred as he slowly started to lose consciousness.
Jiang WuShang stepped closer to him.
“Listen carefully.
Do not cross me.
Even if you are a Magistrate, you will suffer the same fate as those two,” Jiang WuShang whispered.
Magistrate Ling could barely remain conscious.
His eyes closed, and his body collapsed.
Jiang WuShang looked at the unconscious Magistrate Ling for a moment before turning around and leaving the scene.
**Ding!** ————-System ————— Host has gained a total of 25 points Reached Level 1 ———————————– **Ding!** ————-System ————— Host, please collect your reward.
Earth-Rank Talent Root 1 Qi Cauldron 1 Qi Gathering Peak Guard Shadow ———————————– “Nice!
Nice!
Hahaha!” Jiang WuShang laughed.
“System, you are my Godfather!
With this Earth-Rank Talent Root, I can finally start my cultivation!” he said with a wide smile.
and things are only going to get crazier from here!
What do you think of the emotion-farming mechanics so far?