The Village Chief and the others couldn't help but worry. The villagers had received many benefits from Qin Sang by now, and not a single one of them felt at ease.
"Nothing bad will happen, will it? If a fight really breaks out in the courtyard, how could Da Zhuangs Mother be a match for Butcher Hu?"
"Village Chief, you have to think of something quickly. We can't let an outsider act so overbearingly in our village."
"Everyone, be quiet. Otherwise, if it's too noisy, we won't be able to hear if something goes wrong with Da Zhuangs Mother inside."
With that one sentence from Eldest Sister-in-law Tian, everyone immediately fell silent. Dozens of people waited outside the courtyard, craning their necks to listen for any movement inside.
At the same time, Er Fu and the others stood at the entrance of Osmanthus's house, peering anxiously through the crack in the door at the situation in the house opposite.
Tian Erfu was so anxious she burst into tears, but she didn't dare to cry out loud, fearing that if something happened to Mother, she might as well just die.
Si Jin tightly gripped her sister's hand.
"Second Sister, Mother is very capable. She'll definitely have a way to deal with him."
Eldest Girl nodded. "Eldest Paternal Aunt, don't be afraid. My Father, Third Uncle, Village Chief Grandpa, and the other Uncles are all outside. If he dares to lay a hand on Grandma, they won't let him get away with it."
Eldest Brothers Wife's heart was also in her throat.
"Why isn't there any sound at all? Maybe I should go out and take a look; you guys stay hidden."
Third Brothers Wife pulled her back.
"Eldest Sister-in-law, don't go and make things worse. If something really happens, you won't be able to help anyway. It's best if we stay hidden here and don't cause trouble for Mother-in-law."
"Besides, I think Mother-in-law intentionally lured Butcher Hu into the courtyard. Otherwise, why couldn't they talk in front of the villagers? Mother-in-law must be prepared. Everyone, stay calm and don't hold her back."
The few of them felt a bit more confident about Qin Sang's safety, but they still watched the opposite courtyard with concern.
Before even a cup of tea's time had passed, Tian Dazhuang and Tian Sangui were so anxious they were about to rush in. Tian Yougen and Hunter Xu stopped them.
"Don't be impulsive. Your Mother is very smart. If she can't win the fight, she'll definitely call us for help."
The two of them still couldn't help but worry. Qin Sang was now the backbone of the family; nothing could happen to her.
Tian Wenmo looked up and said,
"Big Brother, lift me up. I'll climb the wall."
Tian Dazhuang's eyes lit up. Just as he was about to move, he heard Butcher Hu's miserable howl from inside.
"Ah... Widow Tian, what are you doing?"
Everyone was startled and trembled in place.
"What happened?"
Everyone had this doubt in their hearts, but no one could answer it.
Hunter Xu analyzed,
"It seems Da Zhuangs Mother has a way to deal with that butcher; otherwise, it would be Da Zhuangs Mother screaming."
Everyone nodded one after another. After feeling relieved, they became curious.
"Is Da Zhuangs Mother really that capable?"
"That Butcher Hu stands there like a wall, thick-skinned and tough. How could Da Zhuangs Mother beat him?"
"You forgot, Da Zhuangs Mother knows medical skills."
At this reminder, everyone came to a sudden realization and became even more curious.
In the courtyard, Butcher Hu looked ahead in terror. He was now tied to a stool, with Qin Sang standing behind him.
He didn't know why he was tied up. He only remembered that after he stepped into the courtyard, Widow Tian bolted the door, turned around, and said to him:
"Sit down. Let's have a proper talk about how much money it will take to settle this matter."
Knowing there was money to be had, Butcher Hu was naturally happy and headed toward the house. However, before he could take more than two steps, his whole body stiffened, and he fell straight to the ground. When he woke up again, his hands and feet were tied to the two legs of a long bench.
Now he couldn't move at all. Before he could even speak, he felt a cold sensation on his lower back. That strange, unfamiliar feeling of being struck by lightning and having electricity surge through his body made him scream out in fear.
Qin Sang squatted behind the long bench. Tying this fellow up just now had taken quite a bit of effort, and she was drenched in sweat.
"Don't be afraid. I know a bit of medicine. I saw that your forehead is dark, meaning your life is nearing its end, so I'm specially giving you some effective treatment. Don't you feel refreshed all over?"
The more nonchalantly Qin Sang spoke, the more terrified Butcher Hu became.
He didn't understand how Qin Sang had made such a large man like him collapse instantly.
Nor did he know what technique Qin Sang had used to make him feel that sensation of being struck by lightning.
"Widow Tian, let me go right now! What do you plan to do? Weren't we going to talk about money? Let me go!"
As soon as Butcher Hu finished speaking, Qin Sang moved the hand holding the Electric Baton and pressed it against his waist, turning on the switch.
"Behave, or I'll make you wish you were dead."
Butcher Hu's eyes widened, and his bound body shook uncontrollably, nearly bouncing off the ground.
Qin Sang controlled the timing, turning off the power to the Electric Baton before he could pass out.
"Well? Still want money?"
Butcher Hu, who was drained of strength after being electrocuted, almost burst into tears. Just now, he felt like he had seen his ancestors.
"No... I don't want it anymore... Widow Tian, I beg you... I was wrong... I was wrong..."
Qin Sang wouldn't accept his apology. Although she would be hiding in the mountains in three days and Butcher Hu wouldn't be able to find her even if he wanted to cause trouble, Er Fu had been bullied so badly by him and suffered so much. This anger couldn't be appeased by a simple, light apology.
Since he had come, she would beat him into submission once and for all, just to vent the resentment in her heart.
Thinking of the scars on Er Fu's body, Qin Sang pressed the Electric Baton against Butcher Hu's waist once more.
"Ugh... mm... lululu..."
Butcher Hu's tongue twisted from the electricity. In just a few breaths, he felt as if he had already stepped onto the Bridge of Helplessness.
"Village... Chief... save me... Widow Tian... I was wrong, boohoo..."
Butcher Hu wailed for help toward the courtyard gate. After he finished a sentence and caught his breath, recovering slightly, Qin Sang pulled out the Divorce Papers Xiao Wu had written and placed them in front of him.
"The Divorce Papers. Will you sign them or not?"
"I'll sign... sign... sign, I'll sign..."
Qin Sang cut his finger, pressed his fingerprint onto it, and then tucked it away.
"I've... signed... can you... let... me go?"
Qin Sang snorted coldly, and the Electric Baton came down once more.
"In your dreams."
Butcher Hu shrieked and wailed from the electricity, his vision flashing black and white.
"He-he-he... help..."
The shrill, helpless howls made the people outside the courtyard shiver.
What kind of methods was Da Zhuangs Mother using?
Qin Sang repeated this four or five times. The butcher, who had been an intimidating presence before entering the door, was now slumped on the ground like a dead dog.
The ropes binding him were loosened, but Butcher Hu couldn't stand up. He could only use all his strength to crawl toward the courtyard gate.
Every time he moved, Qin Sang would zap him, and his whole body would stiffen.
The 1.89-meter-tall man crawled helplessly, leaving a long trail of wetness beneath him.
A foul smell of urine wafted out, and Qin Sang covered her nose and mouth in disgust.
This fellow actually wet himself out of fear.
Hmph.
Seeing him crawl to the door, Qin Sang put the Electric Baton into the Mall Warehouse and watched patiently as Butcher Hu unbolted the door and tumbled out of the courtyard.
Outside the courtyard, everyone cried out and hurriedly moved out of the way.
Everyone's eyes fell in astonishment on the wretched, barely human-looking Butcher Hu.
Where was that cold-blooded demon who had gone in earlier?
This was it?
Before everyone could figure out what was going on, they saw Qin Sang appear at the courtyard gate.
Although she was wearing coarse linen clothes, she was clean and refreshed, not a single hair out of place, and her expression was as natural as if nothing had happened.
How on earth did Da Zhuangs Mother turn Butcher Hu into this?
She's just too amazing.
The villagers looked at Qin Sang with both curiosity and admiration. Qin Sang didn't mind and said loudly:
"Er Fu, you can come over now."