That day, Qingfeng City descended into complete chaos. The people Chen Ming had sent out could not gather any reliable information. All they knew was that the streets were a mess—some people were planning to flee, while others were preparing to fish in troubled waters.
Every household had its doors tightly shut. Anyone who could avoid going out did so.
That afternoon, a group of neighbors came knocking on the Chen Estate's gate, asking to see Chen Ming.
Once they met him, an elderly man at the head of the group said, "Young Master Chen the Second, the world is in such turmoil now, and everyone is terrified. We have been neighbors for so many years—you cannot stand by and watch us die. We would like to ask you to step forward, organize some people, and patrol the streets to guard against petty villains."
Chen Ming immediately stated, "It is naturally my duty to do so."
So, together with the old man, he went door to door, gathering everyone who lived on the street. After some discussion, each household contributed one able-bodied man.
Thirty-two households meant thirty-two men.
Chen Ming gathered them together and gave them some basic training.
He simplified three saber forms and taught them to the group. Those without sabers made do with clubs and staffs.
He personally demonstrated the moves, then had them attack him one by one in turn.
"When enemies meet on a narrow road, the brave prevail. If you truly have to fight, you must not cower. Whoever fears death less is more likely to survive... Show me your spirit. Imagine that the person standing before you is the enemy who murdered your father!"
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"The force is too weak."
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