My whole family time-traveled! I became a god during my exile in a famine.

Chapter 97 Flower of Evil

Xin Nian pressed down on the little brat's head and glanced at Wang Da Po Niang, who was baring her teeth and claws as if she wanted to tear someone apart.

Their gaze slowly fell on Old Village Chief Huang.

"Many people in Xiaoling Village were killed by swords and knives." Xin Nian's voice was cold, and her words were clear and unambiguous. "A bunch of country bumpkins who shout and yell in the village. It's not that I look down on you. If you said you were carrying hoes and wooden sticks, I could believe you a little. But swords and knives? Ha."

Although she wasn't from ancient times, she had some common sense knowledge.

Unless the Emperor of the Great Xia is an idiot, he will definitely strictly control weapons and knives.

The civilians were definitely prohibited from possessing weapons such as knives, spears, halberds, bows, and cannons. These weapons were generally reserved for military use and were manufactured by the Central Arsenal.

Of course, there may be some illegal transactions in the underground black market, and such private transactions are bound to be difficult to eradicate.

But those who can buy weapons on the black market are usually either rich or powerful; ordinary villagers probably wouldn't have the means to do so.

Nine times out of ten, those chivalrous heroes in TV dramas who wander aimlessly through the streets with swords are complete nonsense.

The truth is that people in ancient times were generally not allowed to carry weapons. Even if they were allowed to carry them, they had to have a "license"—at least an official position.

Unless the Great Xia government's control gradually weakens, civilians will also be able to achieve freedom of arms.

Otherwise, gatherings like the Beggars' Sect or Jianghu conferences are generally considered illegal assemblies, and the imperial court will not allow you to conduct your activities smoothly in prefectures, counties, and towns.

Unless you're working in some remote, snow-covered mountain area, it probably doesn't have the capacity to cover that far...

Xin Nian is now very curious: how did Commander Wang know that normal order wouldn't return after only a few days of this polar night?
He decided to massacre and rob a village on a whim; wasn't he afraid that his entire clan would be wiped out by the imperial court?

She released her grip, allowing the puppet to drag the babbling Wang Da Po Niang and her son away for disposal.

A terrible scream came from afar.

Old Village Chief Huang's whole body trembled like a sieve, and he knelt on the ground, shaking uncontrollably.

"Old man, let's both be dignified. You, stop leaving things unsaid; it's exhausting to listen to. I won't hit you. Explain yourself clearly, and I'll send you off with dignity. Isn't that better?"

The old man was so frightened that he kowtowed repeatedly, his voice trembling, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, spare my life!"

"Pfft..." Han Zhao couldn't help but laugh and quickly turned his back.

Xin Nian stared coldly at the old man, "Who is your king? Hurry up and explain instead of rambling on."

"Girl, spare my life!" Old Village Chief Huang kowtowed repeatedly. "A few days before the earthquake, six travelers came to the village, saying they were traveling together and passing through this place."

"During the earthquake, two villagers died while they were rescuing them, and two others were slightly injured."

Xin Nian raised an eyebrow.

"Then, among them, a girl suddenly, suddenly possessed divine power."

Old Village Chief Huang began to stammer and speak incoherently, "Well, well, clear water will come out of your hands."

"Oh~" Xin Nian nodded, drawing out the last syllable. "And then?"

"Commander Wang said that the girl would definitely be useful in the future. The earthquake leveled the mountains and rivers, and many springs on the mountain disappeared inexplicably. I... we have no choice but to ask that fairy girl to give us water to drink."

Xin Nian nodded with a smile, then turned to the side and crossed her left leg. "So you killed the others and imprisoned this girl, is that right?"

"Impressive skills." To be able to imprison a superhuman, impressive. Xin Nian clapped her hands lightly, a look of delight on her face.

Old Village Chief Huang trembled and hurriedly waved his hands, "No, it has nothing to do with us. It was all Commander Wang's order."

"Did you get any water?"

The old man fell silent.

Xin Nian chuckled at him, "So, all those knives and swords?"

"Two of the men among them have some martial arts skills, and their packs contained several swords and knives." "That's impressive." Xin Nian nodded with a smile. "Where exactly is your little outpost? Hmm?"

“Everything you said before is true, girl. The King and the Commander-in-Chief are on the mountain... They've set up several sheds along the hunters' huts.”

Xin Nian looked at the old village chief and smiled, "You're not lying to me, are you?"

"No, no, absolutely not."

Xin Nian smiled and smoothed out the wrinkles on the old man's collar.

The slightly cool touch of the disposable rubber gloves gave the old man goosebumps all over his body.

"Don't be so stupid next time," Xin Nian whispered with a laugh in his ear. "There's an art to playing the victim, you know?"

"Also, when you're trying to scam someone, it's best to keep your heart rate steady and avoid any eye contact with others. All this flirting and subtle exchanges will make it obvious to everyone, you know?"

The old man swallowed hard.

"It is understandable that you would submit to evil forces in order to save your lives."

"Yes, yes, that's right." Village Chief Huang nodded hurriedly. "If you spare our lives, young lady, we will leave immediately and never, ever appear before you again."

Xin Nian stared at him and smiled, a smile that sent chills down the spines of everyone in Huang Village, causing them to shrink back in fear.

"You can't be that naive, can you?" Xin Nian laughed uncontrollably. "I'll let you go, and then go back and inform them."

Old Village Chief Huang's pupils contracted, "Absolutely not, absolutely not, that girl, absolutely..."

"Don't talk to me about absolutes." Xin Nian waved her index finger. "In this world, only the dead can say the word 'absolute.'"

The villagers of Huangcun screamed in terror and struggled violently, shouting, "Are you crazy? We're just pitiful people, we haven't done anything to you! Besides, we've told you everything, and you still won't let us go..."

"Da Long, slap him in the mouth. He's so long-winded."

"Yes." Luan Dalong immediately rolled up his sleeves and rushed forward, slapping the villager of Huangcun hard, knocking out his teeth.

“Tell him.”

"What a joke! You all came here to harm our girl, how could you be allowed to go back? You failed to harm her because our girl has great abilities, not because you were kind-hearted."

“That’s right, if you’re weak, don’t blame us girls for being too strong.” The guy with the accent nodded in agreement.

Luan Dalong straightened his back and spoke righteously, "Just like back then, we had the audacity to try to recruit the young lady and her people. Wasn't the price we paid to be taken in by her?"

Everyone:...

Your last sentence is really funny.

After reflecting on his actions, Luan Dalong felt a sense of lingering fear.

Oh dear, thankfully they were following Mr. Yan's orders and only intended to recruit the criminals from Longhu Village and other outlaw groups, not to actually harm them.

Otherwise... the grass on the grave would probably be several meters high by now.

Xin Nian smiled and nodded, "That's very well said."

The next second, she waved her hand dismissively, as if swatting a fly, and said, "Take care of everything."

The village chief of Huangcun led the wailing, but Xiaojia and the others dragged him aside and chopped vegetables in his hands until he fell silent...

The other convicts huddled obediently at the back, not daring to utter a sound.

"You two continue to rest here." Xin Nian got up, walked to her brother's side, and took his arm.

All eyes turned to her hands.