The Blessed Beauty Returns with a Dimension-Chapter 965 - 941: Calamity Strikes

Not only has Li Family Village had a bountiful harvest, but the surrounding dozen or so villages have all had a prosperous year.

Lin Family Village had an especially abundant harvest, naturally enough, Lin Family Village now seems wealthy and prosperous.

After selling the snowflake salt, Lin Dawang began to lose himself in his pride.

With over twenty thousand taels of silver in hand, he now possesses the secret recipe for making snowflake salt.

Lin Dawang immediately walks with an air of arrogance through the village.

Every household in Lin Family Village has built houses, blue brick and large tile homes, and many families have bought cows, with some busy preparing for weddings.

With silver in hand, of course, there are warm homes with wives and children.

Lin Family Village is bustling with activity, envied by many villagers around, becoming a place of envy for many neighbors.

The elders of Lin Family Village are somewhat worried, wondering if being so high-profile will invite some disaster?

Unfortunately, Lin Dawang is single-minded in his actions.

Never in this life has Lin Dawang been so impressive, not even seeing that with the introduction of the Wu family's chief steward, he can find a government official position in the prefectural city for his younger brother.

Their family is soon to become government officers; who dares to think of those connected to the government?

It is night.

Lin Dawang suddenly wakes up in the dead of night.

There's a rustling sound in the courtyard.

He hastily dons his clothes and takes out his large saber.

A masked thief is opening the main gate.

Lin Dawang shouts, "Thieves! Get up quickly!"

The elders and children in the house all awaken.

Unfortunately, the gate is already open, and five thieves wielding large sabers rush in and engage in battle with Lin Dawang. Lin Dawang finds it hard to counter four while fighting solo.

Especially against five people, he is outmatched, inevitably making errors, no matter how valiantly he fights.

Having gotten used to lax living in the past month, he hasn't practiced his fighting skills much during these days.

Moreover, picking up a large saber now makes him feel weak.

This past month, indulged in drinking and eating, lost in dreams, finally living a good life.

Lin Dawang thinks this is how a man should live, wishing he could become a rich landowner.

Drinking and eating all day, never thinking he'd have to fight others today.

Wielding a saber, though appearing fierce, he feels bitter inside, weak in the limbs.

Against five people, he cannot hold them back much.

As he sees three persons have rushed inside, he hears screams from inside, his heart trembles.

Careless, a thief slashes his belly, another pierces him in the chest, Lin Dawang falls to the ground.

Soon, the entire village is in chaos.

Many houses have started to catch fire, seemingly burned down.

People in the village are scattering in panic; finally, some strong men react, starting to organize resistance in groups.

Yet the thieves already have the upper hand, snatched food, seized silver, burned houses, and left boldly.

Villagers cry without tears.

The entire village is a sea of fire.

A group of thieves passes by Lin Family Village, hurried hoofbeats alert Da Niu on the Li Family Village wall on night watch, who quickly grabs a gong, sending clear sounds echoing far.

Li Family Village's households immediately rise, with young men grabbing weapons, crowding on the wall, watching as the dark masses of bandits gallop away.

Looking afar at the glow, Li Tieniu finds it hard to bear; clearly, it's the direction of Lin Family Village.

Lin Dawang doesn't get along with them.

Though Lin Dawang acts absolutely, the other villagers haven't done anything wrong.

For these kind folks, turning a blind eye and not helping seems unconscionable—just seeing the blaze makes it clear the bandits' target was Lin Family Village.

Now the bandits have gone far.

From the cries there, it's certain people have died; without aid, it's hard to overcome this hurdle in their hearts. If one day Li Family Village faced such trouble, wouldn't they too hope for aid?

Li Tieniu hesitates a moment before hurriedly asking Jiang Xiaoxiao.

Mr. Jiang leads here, furthermore Lin Dawang's past actions, if Mr. Jiang feels from the heart not to help Lin Dawang, it's understandable.

Li Tieniu had long decided in his mind, Mr. Jiang's words are law; if Mr. Jiang says not to aid, they surely won't show kindness.

"Mr. Jiang, should we go to help?"

Jiang Xiaoxiao glances toward Lin Family Village: "Everyone disperse now. Leave ten or so to keep watch on the wall, Brother Li, gather another ten or so, we'll go directly by carriage. The others may go back to rest or sleep, don't wander unnecessarily."

Li Tieniu immediately feels relieved; clearly, Mr. Jiang is a person of great kindness.

Even though Lin Dawang has acted so unconscionably, Mr. Jiang doesn't sever ties, instead leading them to see.

Jiang Xiaoxiao and them, about ten people, drive three carriages directly to Lin Family Village's entrance, seeing flames everywhere in the village, with villagers busy extinguishing fires and rescuing people amidst cries.

The arrival of three carriages shocks the villagers further, but recognizing Li Tieniu, many joyously call out, recalling how Li Tieniu brought Mr. Jiang to their village once, leading them onto a prosperous path.

Now, it's as if they've met a savior.

Li Tiezhu jumps down from the carriage, and Jiang Xiaoxiao surveys the surroundings.

Countless casualties, Jiang Xiaoxiao gestures for gathered villagers to quiet.

"What's best now is to carry the injured to the threshing floor; I know some medical skills and can provide basic aid. The rest should tackle fires or assess losses, while some go and fetch a doctor."

She had transferred all medical equipment and supplies to the Otherworld's space, establishing the most advanced hospital and equipment there.

Who would have thought today here, aside from a residual emergency medical kit, there's nothing left in the space, not even medicine.

Though Jiang Xiaoxiao can perform simple sutures and treatment, tasks like reducing inflammation, swelling, or stopping bleeding require the right doctor's prescription, and it's impossible for her to save everyone alone.

Lin Family Village people rejoice; hiring a doctor in these times is rare even in nearby towns.

One must go to the distant prefectural city for a doctor, but at this hour.

A round trip takes at least five to six hours, and whether the doctor is willing to come is another issue.

Now, with Mr. Jiang to save people, it's like hearing heavenly grace.

Li Tieniu and their dozen strong men join Lin Family Village's rescue efforts at once.

All injured are carried to the threshing floor, with Li Tiehua assisting Jiang Xiaoxiao in inspecting and treating them.