Transmigrated as a Stepmother: Time to Bring the Family to Prosper!-Chapter 399: Easier for Me to Kill

At that moment, the Clan Leader counted the number of raised hands and, following the principle of the minority submitting to the majority, made a decision.

"Most people agree to follow Yao Niang to launch an assault on the wolf pack, so that’s settled!"

After the Clan Leader announced the decision, the dissenters in the village had no more objections and agreed to follow Qin Yao’s arrangements.

However, they requested that Qin Yao ensure everyone’s safety.

Qin Yao was at a loss for words.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to curse, and maintained a calm tone, saying:

"I cannot guarantee that; everything carries risks. I have done my best to arrange and deploy. If you fully follow the plan, then if anything happens, I will naturally take responsibility."

"But! If you do not fully comply and something happens, you will bear the consequences yourself!"

With these words, the villagers looked at each other in dismay. They had just vowed to follow as long as Qin Yao led, and now they changed their tune.

Trusting someone completely was somewhat difficult for them.

As the atmosphere became tense, Liu Ji coughed loudly twice, successfully drawing all eyes to him.

"Let me say something." Liu Ji braved the challenge and stood in the middle, uncharacteristically serious:

"It’s not that I’m favoring my wife, it’s just that you all are being ungrateful, and I can’t stand it!"

"Eliminating the wolf pack is a good thing that will solve the problem once and for all, letting everyone have a peaceful New Year without the worry of these vengeful beasts harming the village next year."

"My wife is willing to take the lead, not for herself, but for the safety of over two hundred people in our village, to let everyone have a secure New Year."

"Yet, some of you are too incompetent and afraid of those beasts. If you get bitten by wolves, you expect my wife to be responsible? Even I, Liu Ji, am not that shameless!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Seeing some clearly offended people about to lose their temper, Liu Ji quickly spoke up,

"If you’re cowardly, then forget it, disperse!"

"Everyone, close your gates tight, those wolves wouldn’t dare come to my house. If they do, I’ll kill them and put them in the pot as our New Year’s Eve dinner!"

"Isn’t that right, wife?" He turned to Qin Yao, his demeanor becoming exceptionally humble and polite.

Qin Yao frowned disdainfully, "Wolf meat isn’t tasty."

However, she still followed Liu Ji’s lead, making a gesture as if she was about to leave.

The Clan Leader was furious and shouted angrily, "Liu Laosan, what nonsense are you making, get back here!"

After scolding Liu Ji, the troublemaker, he turned to scold the villagers demanding others ensure their safety, cursing even more fiercely than Liu Ji.

"Eating and making trouble, it’s you who want to kill wolves, but you’re also scared of injury and death. Why not simply leave your gates open and let the wolves bite you all to death!"

The Village Chief, fearing the Clan Leader might burst with anger, quickly stepped in to calm the chaotic scene.

"Stop arguing! As agreed earlier, those who are brave, step forward. Yao Niang, lead them; any casualties are not your fault."

"Those who lack courage, each family pays one hundred coins to share among the Wolf Killing Team members, and don’t come and add to the chaos!"

"If you can’t pay, honestly contribute your manpower!"

"Terrified by a few beasts, get out of Liu Family Village, you embarrassing fools!"

After being berated by both the Clan Leader and the Village Chief, the villagers fell silent, and the temple, which was in chaos like a marketplace, finally quieted down.

Seeing the situation calm down, Liu Ji took advantage and again highlighted Qin Yao, acting smugly as if his wife disdained to fuss over petty things, and said authoritatively:

"Those not going, hand over the money!"

He took charge of this account, ensuring everything was clearly recorded.

The Village Chief rolled his eyes, "As if I’d trust you."

Pulling Liu Ji aside, he had Liu Qi come over to collect the money, to prevent Liu Ji from pocketing it all.

Qin Yao had already sat back down, uninterested in these petty skirmishes, contemplating how to wipe out the wolf pack completely.

Wolves are quite intelligent and very vindictive; if one is left alive, it could become a serious threat.

While Liu Ji and Liu Qi were still squabbling over who should collect the money, Qin Yao had already called Liu Fei over and instructed:

"Ride swiftly to Lower River Village and ask the Yang Family Brothers to help track the whereabouts of these beasts, ideally determining a count, so we don’t miss one or two later."

After explaining, she pointed to Liu Ji and Liu Qi, who had reached an agreement to collect money together, with one managing and the other recording,

"Withdraw 200 coins, and give them to the Yang Family Brothers. Remind them to stay safe, and report to me at the temple as soon as they have results."

Liu Fei nodded in understanding, asked Liu Ji for the money, and went to the stable to take a horse, immediately heading to Lower River Village.

After Qin Yao herself finished two cups of tea and looked over the ancestral tablets of the Liu Family, Liu Ji and Liu Qi finally finished the registration of funds and personnel.

Those not entering the mountains handed over the money and left.

Now, in the temple, only the Village Chief, Clan Leader, and the young men who decided to follow Qin Yao into the mountains to eliminate the wolf pack remained.

Liu Bai and Liu Zhong were prominently present; of course, family stands by family, and Liu Ji was also pressed by his two brothers to put his handprint on the Wolf Killing Team’s pledge.

Liu Ji: I’m really grateful to you guys!

Liu Dafu’s family didn’t send anyone, but they paid 500 cents, and at the moment were still in the temple, intending to see how Qin Yao planned the deployment.

"How much money was collected?" Qin Yao asked out of curiosity.

The account was recorded by Liu Ji, who reported: "In total, we collected two taels and five maces, two maces were just given to the Fourth, leaving two taels and three maces."

Qin Yao nodded, looked at the Clan Leader and Village Chief, both showing a trusting demeanor for her to make arrangements.

Qin Yao didn’t stand on ceremony and immediately began making arrangements.

"You twenty people, now go to the fields and bring the straw back. I’ll teach you how to weave simple armor to bind to your wrists and legs, to prevent being bitten while cornering the wolves."

Liu Ji, the number one lapdog, responded immediately, waving his hand: "Follow me! Get the straw!"

He actually appeared quite fitting; one might think he volunteered to join the Wolf Killing Team.

Liu Bai and Liu Zhong: Damn, this kid’s acting again!

While they went to fetch the straw, Qin Yao wasn’t idle either, heading to the back wall of the temple.

There’s a pile of firewood leaning against the wall, not sure which family left it there.

Qin Yao picked out 20 sturdy and long sticks and carried them back to the temple. When Liu Ji and the others returned, she distributed them.

"These are your weapons for defense. Your main task is to surround the wolf pack, not letting any wolf escape our encirclement."

Liu Ji draped himself lazily over his stick and curiously asked, "Wife, why do we need to surround the wolves?"

Qin Yao looked at him, a smile curling up at the corner of her lips, and in the sweetest tone, she uttered the most chilling words.

"So I can kill them easily."

Liu Ji: "..."

Everyone in the temple: "..."

The atmosphere in the temple paused awkwardly for a few seconds.

Unaware, Qin Yao picked up the straw that Liu Ji and others had brought back, and began weaving.

She first twisted it into thick ropes, then tied them to Liu Ji’s wrists, wrapping them layer by layer, enough for two layers, which was thick enough.

The others followed suit, arming themselves similarly.