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The words of the Xiang Clan Leader undoubtedly struck the villagers present like a thunderclap, and the few men who had been the most agitated just moments ago now showed panic on their faces.
"Folks, don't... don't listen to his nonsense!" one of the men stammered in a frightened tone as soon as he began to speak.
The other few men, meanwhile, quietly slipped back into the crowd, an action that to the onlookers undoubtedly seemed guilty.
The Xiang Clan Leader, naturally noticing their attempt to flee, urgently said to Hu Zhikun, "Lord Hu, they incited the villagers to cause trouble; we can't let them get away!"
Hu Zhikun's expression darkened and he ordered several government constables, "Bring them back!"