I Can See All The Bosses' Drops-Chapter 874 - 848: Why Did You Help Me?
"Tam Village initially was just a small village with less than a hundred households."
"The people who lived here at first mainly lived by hunting and farming."
"Although they weren't wealthy back then, life was manageable, and everyone was quite satisfied."
"Over nearly a century of development, Tam Village grew from dozens of households to several hundred."
"Both the size of the village and the living conditions have greatly improved."
"But ever since the sudden arrival of the Jia Family over ten years ago, the original peace of this small village has been completely disrupted."
"It was later said that the Jia Family was originally one of the prominent families of a small city."
"It was only because they offended some people that they were compelled to move here."
"When they first arrived, they got along fairly well with the villagers."
"But as time passed, the family finally revealed their true nature."
"They seized women, grabbed good land, and enforced high protection fees, committing all sorts of wicked deeds, which led to complaints and miseries throughout the village."
"However, among the Jia Family members, there is a noble Fifth Transformation Dharma Venerable holding fort."
"No matter how much we ordinary people feel upset, what can we do?"
In a very crude house, an old man was expressing his grievances with a look of despair.
The old man's long sigh that followed was full of despair about life and helplessness towards the current situation.
Sitting on either side of him were Zhang Xinying and Lin Yi.
On the simple wooden table in front of the two, there were two bamboo cups filled with clear water.
At this moment, Lin Yi nonchalantly picked up the bamboo cup and drank it down in one gulp.
This drink made Lin Yi's eyes light up:
"Great water!"
Feeling the sweet entrance, Lin Yi suddenly recalled an advertisement from a water factory in reality; this water is truly a gift from nature!
Beside him, Zhang Xinying, seeing this, also picked up the bamboo cup, and the old man immediately showed a hesitant expression.
Zhang Xinying was somewhat puzzled:
"May I drink this?"
The old man showed an awkward expression and said:
"You are a noble Mage and the Commander of Nova City."
"I was just worried you might not be used to this plain water I drew from the well."
Hearing this, Zhang Xinying couldn't help but smile.
She then, like Lin Yi, raised her head and finished the water in the bamboo cup in one go.
After drinking, Zhang Xinying also showed a surprised expression and said:
"Such sweet water."
She then handed back the bamboo cup with an apologetic smile and said:
"Grandpa, may I have another cup, please?"
The old man saw Zhang Xinying's genuine expression, and a thin mist arose in his eyes, but he quickly wiped it away with his dark, skinny arm and then said excitedly:
"Of course, of course!"
"I'll pour it for you right away."
Seeing the old man bring a bamboo jug made from a thicker bamboo segment, Zhang Xinying quickly stepped forward and said:
"Let me do it. Thank you, Grandpa."
The old man, looking flustered, said: 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
"You are a noble Mage. I am just an ordinary person. How can I bear that title?"
"Please call me Old Xu."
Seeing the fleeting hint of fear in the old man's eyes, Lin Yi quickly interjected before Zhang Xinying could speak:
"Let's call him Grandpa Xu, it's more affectionate."
The old man nodded repeatedly upon hearing this:
"That's fine. That's fine."
Zhang Xinying then stopped insisting.
She cast a surprising glance at Lin Yi, who wore a 'sly' expression beside her, and then continued to ask the old man:
"Alright, I'll call you Grandpa Xu then."
At this point, Zhang Xinying quickly motioned for the old man to sit down, then continued asking:
"With the Jia Family being so ruthless, isn't there anyone to restrain them?"
The old man gazed at the sweet-looking girl in front of him and then said with a bitter smile:
"Haven't you come to us for that, Commander?"
"Uh~"
It was only then that Zhang Xinying remembered her identity.
According to the identity given by the Guardian, Zhang Xinying and the other four were sent from Nova City to address the problems in Tam Village.
Only now did Zhang Xinying suddenly realize: 'Could this trial's task be related to the Jia Family?'
At this moment, the old man suddenly stood up, which Zhang Xinying did not notice at first.
But as he walked towards Zhang Xinying and looked about to kneel before her, she quickly stood up in shock and said:
"Grandpa, what are you doing?"
The old man, sobbing, said:
"Commander, you must stand up for us!"
Zhang Xinying, holding the old man's arms with urgency, said:
"Please stand up first."
"I can't bear you kneeling!"
Lin Yi quickly came over to help the old man up and said:
"Rest assured, Grandpa Xu."
"Commander looks so kind-hearted. She will definitely help us solve the problem."
Saying this, Lin Yi gave Zhang Xinying a meaningful look and said:
"Right, Commander?"
At this point, Zhang Xinying couldn't care about much else and just nodded repeatedly, saying:
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"I will definitely find a way to deal with the Jia Family."
Upon receiving Zhang Xinying's affirmation, the old man finally relented and, with Lin Yi's assistance, returned to his seat.
Seeing the old man's eyes reddened, he nodded repeatedly towards Zhang Xinying, saying:
"Thank you, Commander."
"If I could witness the Jia Family being rightfully punished in my lifetime."
"I could die content."
"Phew, phew, phew~"
Zhang Xinying spat three times and said:
"Rest assured, I will find a way to make the Jia Family pay for their actions."
Recalling her previous encounters on the street, Zhang Xinying found she had no reluctance in saying these words.
After comforting the old man, Zhang Xinying followed Lin Yi out of the humble house.
Walking down the street, Zhang Xinying suddenly asked the disheveled man beside her:
"Who are you? Why are you helping me?"
Zhang Xinying's sudden question startled Lin Yi.
At first, Lin Yi thought Zhang Xinying had recognized him.
But upon seeing her expression, he realized this wasn't the case, and he secretly sighed in relief.
Fortunately, this transformation was realistic enough to pass for the real thing, even changing his eye color from black to brown.
Additionally, Lin Yi deliberately hid his usual habits, so it's understandable that Zhang Xinying didn't recognize him.
In response to Zhang Xinying's sudden question, Lin Yi then looked at the weathered faces on the street and replied:
"I'm not helping you; I'm helping them."
Zhang Xinying followed Lin Yi's gaze, looking at the honest faces on the street.
At this moment, Lin Yi spoke again:
"Just like that coachman who was killed earlier."
"Have you ever thought about it?"
"If you hadn't killed him, the next to die could have been that plump aunt, or more innocent lives."
At this point, Zhang Xinying's heart felt a subtle touch, yet Lin Yi continued:
"Sometimes, if killing one person can save more lives."
"At that moment, you are the hero in people's hearts, not a despised murderer."
"The standard of good and evil isn't determined by your actions, but whether your actions receive the approval of the majority."
At this moment, Lin Yi pulled out the badge from his chest and said:
"Do you want it?"
