Seeing Mr. Jing hesitate, Jing Shu added, "Think about Mom. What would happen if she were kidnapped? And think about whether these people might seek revenge on us after they've fled."
The era of peace had passed. Laws wouldn't be in effect again until at least the next round of reforms. During this half-year devoid of humanity, killing was not a crime.
Mr. Jing then resolutely took the knife and nodded heavily, his teeth clenched.
With one strike, he ended the life of the pinned man. Killing someone himself didn't seem so bad, he thought. Strangely, his body began producing adrenaline; his body temperature rose, his heart rate accelerated, and he even felt a bit excited!
Those groaning on the ground, witnessing this, began to plead for mercy. "Don't kill me! I just came out to borrow some food because my family has none left!"
"I've been hungry for two days! Please, give me something to eat!"
