Upon hearing that it was Ma Erlang who had instigated these thieves, the villagers immediately burst into an uproar.
"It's quite possible, haven't you noticed that no one from the Ma Family has shown up?" Some astute onlookers had already begun to take note.
"Boss, there's no use protecting Ma Erlang now. That guy has hurt us badly." someone bickered back. "Didn't you see him baiting us into the trap by claiming he was keeping watch outside? But when things go south, he slips away. Is this his idea of loyalty?" A dispute broke out among the thieves.
Lin Ziyin watched as they bickered amongst themselves. Excellent. Before the authorities even began their interrogation, these guys were already exposing themselves.
"What did Ma Erlang ask you to do?" Lin Ziyin asked.
This time, no one responded to her. Perhaps they felt she was just a woman, and did not give much importance to her.