In the night, Fourth Elder Zhao looked at the surging tide of people. His eyes flashed with a mixture of excitement and fear.
He was excited because tonight, he was going to complete another brilliant plan of using someone else to do his dirty work.
The ignorant commoners in front of him only needed some instigation and small profits to turn from numb and timid cowards into fearless jackals and wolves. They were crueler and fiercer than anyone else.
They were strange. When they were alone, they were meek, they were timid, they were timid, they were cowardly, and they would bear it in silence as long as they were not driven to a dead end. They would pay large sums of rent honestly as long as they could support their families, and endure the exploitation of the magistrate and the squire.
However, they were not purely harmless cattle and sheep. In order to compete for water, two villages would always fight and kill each other. Perhaps one of the honest men had once used a hoe to open a few people's skulls. However, it was also this group of people who were so fierce and fierce when fighting with the neighboring villages, but when they saw the landlord or the government, they would kneel more humbly than anyone else.
Were they brave?
In fact, they were brave, but there was only one point.
Did they have evil in their hearts?
Yes, the vast majority of the weak had evil in their hearts. The reason they did not do evil was not because of the moral constraints in their hearts, but because they did not have the ability to bear the consequences.
Their courage was so small that it would only explode when they had no other way out and could no longer live. As a result, they were usually unable to vent the evil that had accumulated in their hearts for a long time.
However, if a group of such people gathered together, then miraculously, their courage would increase exponentially. Being coerced by many people like themselves, the timid farmers would become bloodthirsty jackals and do things that they normally would not dare to do. This was because the gathering effect would also magnify the evil in their hearts, giving them the strength and courage to vent their evil.
Since ancient times, this kind of thing was not rare.
From bandits to rebels, they were all a group of people who had once been lowly. They were madly venting the malice that had accumulated in their hearts for a long time. They robbed and killed the gentry of large families, even besieging cities and seizing lands. They even shook the imperial power. They were once arrogant, but in the end, they were defeated … This was the beauty of power. Everyone who had tasted it would betray their original intentions and become the people that they had once hated and envied.
Looking at those excited and dissatisfied faces, Old Man Zhao sneered inside, 'Motley crowd, lowly commoners. Because of this, you will always be ruled, used, played, and controlled. You will never be successful. You will always be the cattle and sheep that feed the superiors. Those who rule this world and you will always be superiors like us...'
Suddenly, a low chuckle came from beside him. Hearing this voice, the complacency and contempt in Fourth Master Zhao's eyes disappeared, and his entire body shivered.
The person beside him was the source of his fear and uneasiness. He was a very dangerous person. If there were people in this world that were feared by the elites of society like him, then the person beside him was obviously one of them.
As stupid as a lowly commoner, as lowly as a lowly commoner, as suspicious as a lowly commoner, and as short-sighted as a lowly commoner. But such people could also enjoy extravagant clothing and food, and even sit on equal footing with the noble superiors like himself. They ruled the world together and stood high above the clouds. The reason for all of this was because they were born with a body of martial arts. They refined Qi into spirit and had great strength that surpassed ordinary people. They had the power to cause blood to splatter in five steps because they were martial artists.
Even if they were illiterate, even if they were vulgar and stupid, even if they were ugly, as long as they were martial artists, as long as they were strong enough, nothing would be a problem.
This … this was simply too unfair.
At this time, Old Man Zhao had to complain about the unfairness of the heavens and his own limited aptitude. But even if he was dissatisfied, he still had to put on a smile and bow his head to the evil forces.
The reason was also very simple. The person beside him was not only a martial artist, but also a madman and an assassin. Such a person was like a mad dog. If he could not provoke him, then he would not provoke him.
The Five Savages Society was an assassin organization that ran amok in the Sui Zhou area. It was incomparably mysterious and its methods were astonishing. Very few people knew that their old nest was hidden in a small village around Lu Town.
The person beside him was a member of the Five Savages Society. This evening, Old Man Zhao and Master He were shocked to learn that Zhou Xun had betrayed them. They came to ask for an explanation, but not only were they rebuffed, they were also chased up and beaten. Thus, Old Man Zhao became bold and directly found an assassin from the Five Savages Society. He must make that bastard surnamed Zhou bleed within five steps.
This assassin had a tall stature and was wearing a short black costume. There were four flags on his back, and he held a long spear in his hand. His long beard fluttered in the wind, and his attire was clearly that of an archer from the stage. He turned his head to look at Fourth Elder Zhao and coldly laughed twice. He wore an ape mask on his face, and it was painted with a grimace and an angry glare. Coupled with his cold laughter, it added a few points of strangeness.
The people of the Five Savages Society were all demons with mental problems. They had abilities and strange temperaments. They were extremely difficult to deal with.
Even the lofty and proud Old Man Zhao squeezed out a bit of a smile: "Mister Ape …"
"My surname is not Ape. Don't be so sour. What mister or mister? I'm not fucking old, nor am I a demon. You old thing look like you're about to have half your body in the ground. You're definitely older than me. Naturally, I'm your mister."
That martial artist's temper seemed to be very bad. He spoke like a string of cannons: "Just call me Iron Head Ape!"
However, his movements were very friendly. He reached out and patted Old Man Zhao's shoulder. His tone became kind: "Do you know why I laughed just now?
It's because I admire you.
It seems like we're all people of the same path. Moreover, your realm seems to be a bit higher … Do you know why? "
Old Man Zhao's heart was filled with disgust when this masked madman patted his shoulder. However, he did not dare to become hostile. He only forced a smile and said: "Please tell me."
"I won't hide it from you. Our Five Savages Society has five brothers and sisters. Each of us has our own abilities …" Iron Head Ape said with a smile, "Like me, I can control apes and demons. My younger brother, Tiger Rakshasa, can control lions, tigers, leopards, and so on. The other brothers and sisters also have their own abilities to control insects and beasts. However, compared to your methods, they are a bit lacking."
Old Man Zhao said blankly: "Where did this come from?
I don't know the art of controlling beasts. "
Iron Head Ape chuckled and pointed at the turbulent flow of people heading towards San Wei Study. The torches lit up the night sky of Lu Town. He slowly said: "The insects and beasts we control are only muddle-headed creatures that have yet to develop spiritual intelligence. You old masters, however, can control living people like animals. Moreover, you don't use force or whips. You only use schemes and money. I'm afraid these people would never think that they are only your chess pieces. This method is really amazing …"
Old Man Zhao's expression changed. He said lightly: "You must be joking."
"Joking?
I never tell jokes in my life. "
The old iron-headed ape drew back his hand and said coldly, "Humans are no different from beasts. These people who have been living in ignorance their whole lives are like the lowest members of the herd of beasts. The government controls them with whips and sabers; you control them with land and stratagems, forcing them to farm, work, mine, build, fight for you, and even satisfy all your wishes. You are also controlled by people who are more powerful than you through the methods that you've used, such as force or intelligence. The one who stands at the highest point of this huge herd of beasts is the emperor in the capital. He controls all of you with sabers, swords, and brains. The truth of the world and the rules of the imperial court are actually no different from those of wild beasts. What you've done is actually no different from that of beasts. Don't feel proud of yourself."
Don't be complacent. "Old Man Zhao's expression changed abruptly. He was almost angry, but he finally restrained himself. Such a lunatic was not worth provoking. He would be at a disadvantage if he fought with him.
Iron Head Ape saw the change in his expression and nodded: "Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages. Bowing to the strong is also the nature of animals."
Zhao Si said coldly: "Is this the reason why you call yourself Old Ape?"
Iron Head Ape clapped his hands and laughed: "In the human world, I am also an animal. In the mountains, I am also an animal. Why not be a free animal?
In the mountains, I am my monkey king. Isn't that wonderful? "
Old Man Zhao snorted and tried to restrain his disgust. He said coldly: "Don't talk about your strength of character and principles of living in seclusion in the mountains. This is only a transaction. I will pay and you will do it. The opponent is not weak. It can even be said that he has some skills. Are you confident?
If you make a mistake, you won't be able to become the monkey king anymore. "
"Master, you don't need to worry. The Five Savages Association has never failed."
Iron Head Ape said slowly, "When we make a move, we always have double insurance. This time, I am in the open and my brother, Tiger Rakshasa, is in the dark. If both of us can't deal with him, you can rest assured. Since the Five Savages Association has taken the money, they will keep their word and do it well. At that time, there will naturally be people who can deal with him."
Old Master Zhao nodded, and his expression became a little better. "Tonight, I've created an excellent opportunity for you … These untouchables have already been incited to attack San Wei Study. We've arranged people in the crowd, and when the time comes, they'll make a ruckus and throw something to ignite the fire. When the time comes, he'll become the public enemy of Lu Town and be the target of public criticism. No matter if he retaliates angrily or escapes in a panic, his mind will definitely be in a mess. When the time comes, it'll be the best time for you to take action … If you can get rid of him tonight, it'll be the best!"
"That's why I said that you are ruthless."
Iron Head Ape said with emotion, "Not to mention other things, even the one surnamed Zhou will not be able to deal with this obstacle. As a person who calls himself a hero, do you want to make a move on these unarmed and innocent people in front of you?
In this world, evil people have more means than good people. They have no scruples. How can good people win … "