Who are you?
David, felt a jolt in his heart as he looked at the person in front of him. He subconsciously took a few steps back and stared at the Daoist priest with a wary expression.
This person is dangerous!
This was David's first impression. Although the other person was only wearing a simple martial arts uniform, his deep eyes seemed to see right through him, which made David feel uneasy.
"Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"
Seeing his wary expression, a hint of sadness appeared in Zhang Bao's eyes. He sighed and said, "My name is Zhang Bao, and I am just an ordinary Daoist priest. Why must you keep me at arm's length?"
Ordinary Daoist priest?
Upon hearing this, David couldn't help but scoff and sneer, "Do you think I'm a fool?"
What a joke! I'm not some newbie; I'm part of the intelligence organization of the Frostwest Kingdom. How could I not recognize the clothes the other person is wearing?
This is the attire of the Way of Great Peace, the national religion of the Great Liang Nation. It is not something that ordinary people can wear. Only Way of Great Peace priests with records can wear it, which means that this person must be from the Great Liang Dynasty.
Such a person claims to be an ordinary Daoist priest; isn't he just treating himself like a fool?
In an instant, his vigilance reached its highest level. He turned to leave immediately; if he didn't leave now, when would he? He didn't want to be caught by the people of Great Liang; the consequences would be unimaginable.
Snap!
He had just taken a step when a powerful hand pressed down on his shoulder, instantly immobilizing him.
Hiss!
David was momentarily unable to break free and couldn't help but turn his head to look at the owner of the hand. It was none other than the handsome Daoist priest from before. This man had a harmless smile on his face, yet he had rendered David immobile with just one hand.
He couldn't help but gasp, almost unable to believe his eyes. How could a Daoist priest be so powerful?
He couldn't help but exclaim, "Who are you? How could you possibly be a Daoist priest? Aren't Daoist priests supposed to be weak and helpless?"
The intelligence reports say that Daoist priests are all charlatans, completely powerless.
This person in front of me has such incredible strength; there's definitely something wrong with this. It can't be that powerful.
"You're too attached to appearances!"
Zhang Bao looked at him with a smile, but his smile gradually turned sinister. He sneered, "It is true that I am a Daoist priest, but if you think that Daoist priests are weak, then you are very wrong."
"I kindly tried to enlighten you, but you wouldn't listen. So, I'll have to resort to some methods to make you feel right at home."
ah?
David was completely bewildered and was about to ask what "conversion" meant when he suddenly felt a gust of wind and then saw a fist the size of a sandbag come into view. His pupils shrank in surprise.
Clang!
Before he could react, he was hit squarely in the face, his vision blurred and his head spun.
He was dumbfounded. This was supposed to be salvation?
This is clearly assault!
Realizing what had happened, he was furious. He had actually been beaten by a skinny Daoist priest; it was an utter disgrace.
He roared and was about to retaliate.
But the next moment, he suddenly trembled all over. He was actually lifted up by Zhang Bao's single hand. David's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. What kind of Daoist priest was this? He was so strong.
Bang!
Another punch landed, David saw stars again, this time turning his eyes into panda eyes.
Immediately following, a barrage of fists rained down, and all that could be felt was darkness before my eyes. After the beating, my panda eyes instantly swelled up several times over.
David was completely stunned, staring blankly ahead, muttering, "How is this possible? I was actually bullied by a Daoist priest..."
"This..."
The surrounding villagers were also dumbfounded, never expecting that this Daoist priest from the East would be so ruthless, and that he seemed far too skilled at beating people.
Seeing David's bruised and swollen face, the people quickly distanced themselves from David, fearing that they might also be punched by this madman, which would be even more unjust than the Dou E.
Seeing that the people had noticed him, David couldn't help but plead for help, "Waaaaah... waaaah..."
Unfortunately, his mouth was swollen from being hit, and his voice became strange. For a moment, the surrounding people couldn't understand him and just stared at him blankly.
Bang!
Zhang Bao knocked him unconscious with a punch, then explained to the surrounding crowd, "Please don't misunderstand, I am Zhang Bao of the Way of Great Peace, responsible for maintaining world peace."
This man is a follower of the traitorous emperor Ashina Tiandu. He harbors evil intentions and plans to massacre the people and frame Great Liang.
After I discovered him, he actually tried to resist, which is why I had to stop him.
Way of Great Peace?
Upon hearing these three words, everyone's eyes lit up.
Recently, I've heard about the Way of Great Peace in many places. They say that joining the Way of Great Peace will bring you eternal peace and a happy life.
This proposal was like a godsend to the people of Frostwest, who had been embroiled in war for so long, and their gazes toward Zhang Bao instantly became much more friendly.
Compared to the righteous Zhang Bao, and then looking at the pig-headed David, everyone had already made up their minds.
"Master, is this person truly from Ashina Tiandu?" someone couldn't help but ask doubtfully.
"Good,!"
Zhang Bao nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice, "I was traveling in Frostwest when I overheard this conspiracy, so I came to stop it."
If you don't believe me, search him. There should be a token; after all, they need to communicate with each other!
He picked up David and tossed him to the people, as if to say, "I have a clear conscience."
The people were immediately more convinced and began to examine David closely. They found not only royal tokens from the Frostwest but also an order from Bill IV on his person.
By massacring ordinary civilians and framing Great Liang, the people will attack the Great Liang army, causing both sides to suffer heavy losses. Ashina Tiandu will then launch a counterattack.
"What?! Slaughtering us is one thing, but they're actually trying to make us and Great Liang losses? They're sending us to our deaths!"
"That bastard wants to make a comeback? He's dreaming! I absolutely won't allow it."
"That bastard Ashina Tiandu is a complete beast! He abandoned us, and now he's using us as pawns! Is he even human?"
Upon seeing the contents of the note, the people at the front were filled with rage, their heads practically steaming, and they wished they could tear Ashina Tiandu to pieces.
This bastard is plotting something, making us unarmed civilians fight against Great Liang. This is utterly inhuman.
Without weapons, what's the point of fighting? It's just suicide.
At this moment, someone recognized David and roared, "I know this scoundrel! He's that runaway emperor's lackey! He bullied me before, and now he actually wants to kill us!"