The village chief and two others halted at a distance when they saw those guards.
Liu Dafu tentatively tried to speak, but the four guards immediately put their hands on their swords, scaring Liu Dafu back to the elderly couple's side. He was startled and thought, these gate gods are truly terrifying!
Fortunately, Liu Ji noticed in time and quickly ran out to explain that the teacher didn't like seeing strangers, asking them to leave, thereby avoiding a conflict.
If Liu Ji had been the one to say such words, Liu Dafu would have sneered at him.
But upon hearing that the honored guest disliked seeing strangers, they left immediately.
Before leaving, Liu Dafu remembered how Liu Ji addressed the honored guest, his eyes widened in disbelief as he scrutinized Liu Ji up and down, "San, you're now a disciple of the honored guest?"
Liu Ji crossed his arms and raised his chin, "Not much of a talent, but I've just apprenticed under the teacher and met Junior Brother."
