Asura Emperor Venerable-Chapter 1610: Standing Up for Others

The two people in the painting are Shi Hu and Xiao Qi.

However, the current Shi Hu and Xiao Qi have naturally disguised themselves, looking completely different from before.

The villagers shook their heads, they indeed hadn’t seen these two individuals.

"Have you not?" The leading knight rode out on his steed, while the other Black Guard Army members were dressed in full black, he was different; his attire was mostly black but had a circle of silver thread embroidered around his waist, neck, and cuffs, apparently to signify his status.

He gazed at the villagers fiercely: "Are you peasants trying to fool me?"

The villagers hurriedly shook their heads, claiming they wouldn’t dare.

"Hmph, I don’t believe you!" The leading knight said, "Go, search the place!"

"Yes!" Instantly, ten knights galloped out and began searching the village.

However, the women were well hidden and were not discovered by them.

The leading knight sneered, "Is this all the people your village has?"

"To answer the lord, yes, it’s just these people," the old village head said.

"Nonsense!" the leading knight immediately shouted, "There’s only a bunch of old women here. I’m curious, who gave birth to you kids? Don’t tell me these old women can still conceive!"

"Hahaha!" The other knights laughed heartily.

The leading knight looked at a little boy, suddenly reaching out and picking him up.

"Sir!" The villagers shouted, their faces full of panic.

"Where are the rest hiding? Bring them out!" The leading knight said fiercely, "Otherwise, I’ll deem you as harboring fugitives, kill you all, and set fire to your village!"

Seeing the people were both terrified and somewhat skeptical, he added, "What, think I won’t dare? Indeed, I wouldn’t have dared before, but this time is different. I’ve been ordered by a master to capture those two fugitives at any cost, any sacrifice!"

"So, what’s it if I kill you peasants?"

Upon hearing this, the villagers’ faces finally changed dramatically.

"Still not letting them come out?" The leading knight held the child high, threatening to slam him into the ground.

With his strength, if he were to smash the child like this, the boy would surely turn into a bloody pulp.

The villagers were in a dilemma; these Black Guard Army members, under the pretense of searching for fugitives, aimed to disgrace the village’s women. But if they didn’t bring them out, the child would surely be beaten to death.

What to do?

"Sir, please have mercy!" The old village head immediately knelt down, "Spare us! Show us mercy!"

With his kneeling, many others followed suit, pleading to the leading knight.

The leading knight was unmoved.

Did he really think he hadn’t heard there was a renowned beauty in this village?

And now, where is the beauty?

Only those women in their sixties and seventies?

He truly aimed to capture fugitives and also wanted to take the beauty back!

"I’ll count to three, if they’re not out by then, hmm hmm!" He waved the child in his hand, the threat clear.

"Father! Mother!" The child cried out in fear.

"One!" The leading knight began counting.

"Sir, spare us!"

"Sir, show mercy!"

The villagers wailed sorrowfully.

"Two!" The leading knight ignored them, continuing to count coldly.

"Three!"

"Stop!"

The leading knight was about to slam the boy down but stopped immediately upon hearing a loud rebuke.

Following the voice, his eyes lit up.

Such a beautiful girl!

In fact, Wen Qiu was not exceptionally beautiful, but as a girl growing up here, she possessed a simple purity not found in those noble town women. Also, the beautiful surroundings nurtured particularly radiant people, making him feel a heartbeat.

He casually threw the child aside, causing the boy to cry in pain but at least saving his life.

"Seize her!" The leading knight pointed at Wen Qiu, "I suspect she’s colluding with those two fugitives; bring her back for interrogation!"

"Yes!" The other knights responded, their faces also showing excitement.

The boss gets the meat, and they get the soup, though they must wait until he’s had his fill before taking over.

But there’s always something to enjoy.

Wen Qiu’s expression changed involuntarily. She stood out driven by righteous indignation and courage, but when truly facing these dozens of wolves, she was still filled with dread.

She’d heard before; falling into the Black Guard Army’s hands meant a fate worse than death!

She glanced towards Shi Hu’s direction, about to commit suicide.

Snap!

A whip lashed out and wrapped around her waist, pulling her up into the air, spinning her around, successfully stopping her from committing suicide.

"Brothers, let’s go!" The leading knight was quite pleased, deciding to enjoy this great meal first before coming back for further interrogation.

This time, with the imperial sword in hand, he could act as he pleased.

The superiors made it clear: those two fugitives must be found, no matter if everyone else had to be killed.

With that statement, what did he have to fear?

"Wait." Shi Hu sighed and stepped forward.

Xiao Qi’s hand moved, seeming to want to hold Shi Hu back, but ultimately it drew back.

Shi Hu was just that kind of person; otherwise, how could he have saved him at the time?

And even knowing the pursuer was an Immortal King, Shi Hu didn’t retreat, continuing to protect him.

That’s Shi Hu, as if born to protect the world.

"What, you want to be a hero saving beauty?" the leading knight mocked.

Shi Hu smiled faintly, "The person you’re looking for is right here!"

With a thought, his disguise vanished, revealing his true appearance.

The villagers were stunned, looking as if they’d seen a ghost.

How could someone change their appearance so drastically?

Isn’t that a ghost?

Only Wen Qiu’s eyes shone brightly.

Shi Hu stood up for her, even at the cost of exposing his identity, does he have feelings for her?

Previously, he didn’t accept her love, was it because he didn’t want to involve her?

The thoughts of a girl in love are complex, and she immediately overthought, filled with fantasies.

"Oh?" The leading knight laughed heartily upon seeing this, "I didn’t expect such a great merit would fall into my lap!"

He was too excited; the superiors promised a reward far beyond what he could imagine if he found the two fugitives!

Shi Hu was unmoved; he was a Nine Stars Jade Immortal, the small figure before him hadn’t even reached Immortal Level; what was he in front of him?

"Release them." he said calmly.

The leading knight sneered, "This woman knows you, she’s your accomplice, how could I release her? No, everyone here is guilty of harboring criminals! Men, kill them all!"

"Yes!" The other knights answered fiercely.

Killing was their favorite, especially killing those with no resistance, bringing a strong sense of conquest and a feeling of immense power.