Chapter 262: Fools who refuse to listen to reason.
In response to the chief's words, the rest of the villagers began to find their own voices, though their gratitude was heavily tinged with the terror of their surroundings.
A chorus of shaky thanks and whispered well-wishes began to rise from the crowd, with several mothers clutching their children and bowing their heads toward Su Ping as if he were a deity descended from the heavens.
Su Ping listened to the outpouring of praise in absolute silence for a short while, his expression unreadable behind the shifting shadows of his mask.
Eventually, he raised a hand, gesturing for them to turn silent, which they did, returning the square to its previous state of oppressive quiet.
"Your words have been heard, and your gratitude is noted," Su Ping said lightly, his tone devoid of any genuine warmth or comfort.
