Damn it! Let’s smash the darkness together!

Chapter 1478 - 213: All Under Heaven for the People, Invincible in the Town

The witch of Dianle Village died in a rather decent manner.

Compared to the Ning Xiang from Fire Accumulation Village who was "crushed into mud, turned to dust," at least the pig-headed witch whose name Xu Shu didn’t even know preserved her head relatively intact.

This beautiful head, dying with eyes open, along with the "clothed corpses" of several members of the White Lotus Sect, was tossed by Xu Shu to the entrance of the temple, thrown into the crowd of "devoutly worshiping" villagers.

"Ah, is this... the Holy Envoy of the White Lotus Sect?"

"And the witch’s head!"

"They’re all dead!"

"Who? Who killed them?"

"It’s over, it’s over, the White Lotus Sect won’t let us off if they find out..."

This bloody and bizarre scene left all the villagers outside the temple stupefied, shocked and terrified, starting to discuss in panic, feeling neither able to stay nor leave.

"Oh? It seems they were forced into this by violence... I was wondering where these fools came from, exchanging meals for pig food and still believing in the sect?"

Xu Shu originally intended to make a powerful impression and then quietly leave, calling it "handling things and walking away, concealing one’s accomplishments and name."

However, seeing the villagers’ reaction outside the temple, a thought dawned on him that perhaps this fame should not be concealed.

After a brief moment of thought, Xu Shu jumped down from the roof beam.

"Everyone, do not panic. The witch, I beheaded her! The Holy Envoy, I killed him!"

With a voice as loud as a bell, Xu Shu strode out of the temple with the grace of a dragon and the fierceness of a tiger.

Not far away, an elderly village head, obviously with high prestige, asked in surprise, "You... who are you?"

Xu Shu smiled slightly, came before the crowd, and clasped his fists high, "I am Liu Yuan, the newly appointed County Magistrate of Luling County!"

"What?"

"A new magistrate?"

"Our county has a new magistrate?"

"When did this happen?"

The villagers knelt on the ground, shivering while exchanging puzzled and confused glances.

Obviously, they were stuck in this small mountain village, cut off from news.

Xu Shu did not blame them and suddenly chanted:

"I heard that more than a decade ago, Luling County was prosperous, and the people were well-fed and well-dressed.

"But ever since the White Lotus Sect came, under the guise of exorcising demons, they took over the whole county, filling the temple with rotten wood as officials, beasts feasting in the court. People were no better than dogs, no better than pigs!

"The world has suffered from the White Lotus Sect for too long!

"Luling County has suffered from the White Lotus Sect for too long!

"Today, I will go and take their heads to repay the heavens and restore balance!"

Speaking with a dominant tone, he looked down the audience with a commanding gaze, ensuring his voice resounded in every ear present.

Yet, after listening to his speech, the confusion on the villagers’ faces only deepened.

What’s the new magistrate talking about?

What beast?

What balance?

It was clear that while Xu Shu’s words were forceful, the villagers, limited by their lack of understanding and communication barriers, didn’t fully grasp Xu Shu’s intentions.

This made Xu Shu somewhat embarrassed.

Here I am giving such a passionate speech, why can’t people appreciate it?

But fortunately, even though Tai Chu wasn’t there to translate this time, there was a "mechanical expert" next to him.

Xiao Ya, hiding in the back, although she didn’t join the fight earlier, clearly understood Xu Shu’s meaning.

’This little show-off~’

Xiao Ya couldn’t help but roll her eyes but still cooperatively took out a loudspeaker and explained for Xu Shu, "Everyone has suffered, County Magistrate Liu has decided to eliminate the White Lotus Sect and seek justice for everyone, quickly say thank you, County Magistrate Liu!"

"..."

The sweet-sounding voice echoed above, leaving the villagers stunned, looking around and seeking the source of the voice, rendering the scene instantly silent.

"Pff~" Xu Shu almost popped his eyes out.

Damn it, Ouyang Suxian!

Who taught you to translate it like that!

What do you mean by ’quickly say thank you, county magistrate’?

Don’t I, as a county magistrate, need face?

Xu Shu almost covered his face and left.

Yet at that moment, after a brief silence, the villagers suddenly burst into overwhelming cheers.

"Lord of Blue Sky!"

"Well done, well done!"

"With the magistrate’s arrival, Luling County is at peace!"

"With the magistrate’s arrival, the Lord of Blue Sky is here!"

As they shouted and cursed, bowing continuously, expressing their anger towards the White Lotus Sect and admiration for the magistrate, their spittle flooded the entire temple.

"..."

Xu Shu leaned back slightly, a bit pleased, but as he was pondering about not having a suitable gun to fire three shots to announce the "three things" he was going to do, he heard Xiao Ya’s whisper in his ear. (Note 1)

"Are you satisfied now, my Lord of Blue Sky, Brother Xu Shu? It’s almost time, we can leave!"

That intentionally teasing voice drilled into his ears, making Xu Shu shiver slightly.

Helpless, he swiftly slipped away.

With a whoosh, Xu Shu disappeared from the front of the crowd and quickly reached the mountainside where Xiao Ya was hiding.

Xiao Ya spread her hands in a helpless gesture, "Had enough fun, Brother Xu Shu?"

"Ahem... what fun? I have serious matters to attend to," Xu Shu replied earnestly, without a hint of blush or breathlessness.

Saying so, he remembered something and added, "By the way, check out this new Lotus Platform," and he handed over the newly acquired "Thunder" Lotus Platform to Xiao Ya.

Xiao Ya took it immediately, examined it for a moment, "It’s just like the Harmony Lotus and Fire Lotus, no mistake here."

"As long as there’s no mistake. Let’s go! Next stop, to the northern village!" Xu Shu said enthusiastically.