The problem had become simple now.
The throat and heart were fatal spots.
Attacking these parts can cause multifold damage and directly cause death.
Without another word, Wang Jue took out three arrows and nocked them on his bow.
He aimed them at the throat of the bandit chief while saying, “Carl, give him a few stabs at the heart.”
Roving bandits committed all kinds of crimes. Setting fires, killing, and pillaging was a common occurrence. Wang Jue did not show the slightest mercy to these people, even if they were natives.
I’ll take your life while you’re down!
Wang Jue released a few arrows consecutively. After spending a lot of time with Quina these few days, he had picked up some archery skills.
Three short arrows flew through the air. At an extremely short distance, the short arrows erupted with great bursts of power.
Swish!
The sound of air breaking could be heard.
Three arrows were nailed to the bandit chief’s throat in succession. They split open a few centimeters downwards, firmly pinning the bandit chief to the ground.
[Health Points -100]
[Health Points -100]
[Health Points -100]
Three dark red damage values popped up.
At the same time, Carl slashed at the bandit chief’s chest.
[Health Points -100]
[Health Points -100]
[Health Points -100]
…
Three fatal damage values popped up.
The bandit chief let out a muffled groan in his sleep, and his life seized by the two of them.
He was the chief that had the most unjust death.
[System notification: You have killed the bandit chief, EXP +1000.]
“But compared to the other bandits, you are quite lucky.
“After all, it didn’t hurt.”
Wang Jue put away his bow and casually muttered.
Carl backed out of the tent. There were still a few tents outside. He was going to make sure there weren’t any roving bandits that they had missed out.
Only Quina and Wang Jue were left in the tent.
[There’s something inside the cabinet on the left. Look carefully.]
Wang Jue saw the hint and followed it to a desk.
There was indeed a cabinet beneath it, and it was even held together with an iron lock.
Wang Jue unsheathed out the Sword of Winter that could cut iron like mud.
He swung his sword.
Ding…
The lock snapped.
Wang Jue opened the cabinet.
[System notification: Saber Technique x1]
It was the chief’s Skill Book. Unfortunately, Wang Jue didn’t get to witness this technique being used.
[System notification: Bags of money: 3000 Gold Coins]
I’m rich.
[System notification: Letter x1]
This letter puzzled Wang Jue.
Why would the treasure chest of a bandit chief hold a letter?
Just as Wang Jue was about to read the letter, Carl’s voice sounded. “Overlord, we have new discoveries out here.”
Wang Jue stopped his act of checking the letter.
With a wave of his left hand, everything shrunk into light dots and entered the system backpack.
Wang Jue’s backpack now had 24 slots, and the Space Hide Backpack also had space for 24 units of items.
It was extremely convenient.
“What discoveries?” asked Wang Jue.
“My Lord, there are many people in these tents, they should be farmers captured by these bandits.”
Carl opened the tent, and the white cloth covering the entire tent slid down.
The scene inside appeared in plain sight.
Many people sensed Wang Jue’s surveying gaze, but none of them dared to look him in the eye.
Unkempt hair, tanned skin, and tattered clothes.
Their hands and feet were bound by hemp ropes, and they were tied to wooden pillars behind their back.
Their mouths were stuffed with pieces black soft cloth. When she saw everyone enter, they let out whimpers.
There was fear in their eyes.
Wang Jue swept his gaze across the group. There were seven to eight people of all ages and genders.
“Carl, untie them.”
Carl brandished his sword and cut the ropes binding these people.
After they were freed, the people pulled out the black cloth from their mouths and began to cough vigorously.
A few women could not help but sob, their bodies trembling.
Clearly, this group of people had surely suffered a great deal of torture from the bandits before this.
Wang Jue frowned as he looked at the chaotic scene.
Quina who had been silent all this time suddenly said, “You may need them in your territory, my Lord.
“They can help you mine and gather materials and you’ll provide them with food and shelter in exchange.
“Let them help you build your territory.”
Wang Jue nodded and did not speak.
A new territory required a large population.
Commoners were the cornerstone of a territory. Warriors were the swords used for expansion and shields to defend the territory.
A moment later.
Wang Jue said, “I am the Overlord of a nearby territory. Earlier, I led my subordinates to kill all the bandits outside.”
Wang Jue paused. After seeing that they had gradually calmed down, he continued, “I’ve rescued all of you. Now you’re free.
“If you wish to go home, you can go now. Don’t worry about the wild beasts. I can get my soldiers to escort you.”
Quina glanced at Wang Jue in surprise. This was not what she had anticipated.
The dozen people looked at one another, but no one spoke. For a moment, they were all silent.
It was unknown whether they could not believe if this was reality or a dream, or were in disbelief of Wang Jue’s words.
Suddenly, an older man in the middle dropped to his knees.
The few people beside him supported him as the old man said tearfully,
“Overlord, our village has been destroyed by these vile bandits. We have no home to return to.
“Overlord, I beg you to take us in!”
After he finished speaking, the younger people beside him couldn’t help but also kneel down and said, “We are all strong, Overlord. We can plow and work for you.
“We don’t want anything, we just want to be able to fill our stomachs.”
The group of pitiful people looked at him fearfully with pleading and hope in their eyes.
They were afraid that if Wang Jue was unwilling, they would end up wandering in the wilderness. What would happen to them, people who were unarmed and defenseless?
They didn’t dare imagine.
Wang Jue sighed inwardly. He admitted that he had thought of taking these people into his territory before, but he didn’t wish to force them.
So, he gave them the freedom to choose.
However, there was no such thing as true freedom in this world. Moreover, they were already homeless, so where could these people go?
Only by relying on the strong could one survive.
The law of the jungle was vividly displayed here.
“Very well. Since that’s the case, I’ll take you in.”
“From now on, Ancient City Wei will be your new home..”