Chi!

Du Chen opened the sack and sure enough, a purple-red-haired head peeked out from the pile of cotton.

He removed the sack completely, and a young girl fell softly into his arms.

With just a glance at the rescued girl, Du Chen couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

What is natural beauty? What is a calamity to men?

She is like this!

She was young, but already showed the potential to be a beauty that could topple nations. She wore a white dress, untouched by makeup, yet her face radiated beauty, with porcelain-like skin and an ethereal presence. Her body leaned against Du Chen's shoulder, slender and delicate, exuding a faint scent of violets that was intoxicating.

Taking another look, her purple-red long hair and beautiful face stirred a strong criminal impulse even in Du Chen.

After saving her, she must not fall in love with him at first sight like Avril, otherwise it would be really hard to resist!

Avril could only be considered a beauty. This girl, on the other hand, seemed more like a fairy.

Suppressing his pounding heart, Du Chen shouted, "Everyone has seen it. You all work at the pier, have seen the world, and are knowledgeable. Do I need to explain what this old man is doing?"

"No need!"

Someone in the crowd shouted, followed by a flurry of discussions.

"This shameless old man, dressed as a priest, trafficking women. He should be sent to the stake!"

"No, we should flay him alive and hang him out to dry! Such a delicate young girl almost fell into his hands."

"Haha, look at this old scoundrel's appearance. Even if he managed to capture this young lady, who knows if he can do it anymore!"

...

"You... ignorant brat, you ruined my plans!"

The old Charlatan sighed to the sky, pointing at Du Chen, too angry to speak.

"Oh, I see. You mean I shouldn't have saved this young lady?" Du Chen sarcastically mocked, "Considering you're already in your sixties or seventies, why are you still doing such things? Have you forgotten the teachings of the Holy Church? Well, big brother, support her."

Du Chen handed the girl over to Steve.

"Everyone, let's all witness the shamelessness of this old man!"

As he spoke, he shook his head in regret.

The crowd's sarcastic remarks, along with Du Chen's cutting insults, made the old Charlatan clutch his chest, his goatee trembling uncontrollably.

"You... you..."

"What's wrong with me? People shouldn't be shameless to the extent that you are, right?" Du Chen pointed at him, lecturing him, "I once heard a saying, sexuality is dangerous. This young lady is indeed beautiful, but you're already at this age and still engaging in such dirty and despicable actions. Aren't you afraid of the punishment from the Holy Church? Besides, look at your old body..."

Du Chen scolded him for more than a minute, leaving the old Charlatan speechless, his face turning pale with anger as he stared at Du Chen.

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Suddenly, his body trembled and a flush of red appeared on his pale face. Then, with a "pu" sound,

He vomited blood from being scolded by Du Chen!

"Well, this young master has a sharp tongue, actually making him feel so ashamed that he vomits blood!" someone exclaimed loudly, but it sounded more like cheering.

The old Charlatan was almost without self-esteem.

Alas, he never expected that his whole life of righteousness would lead to being accused of trafficking women today. How could he be said to have vomited blood from being scolded? Clearly, it was due to emotional excitement and a recurrence of his injuries that he vomited blood!

If he wasn't severely injured and weak, this, this bastard wouldn't dare to be so aggressive!

Forget it, the important thing is to focus on the bigger picture and not argue with him!

At this moment, the soldiers inside the city gate noticed the commotion on the drawbridge. A group of soldiers rushed out, about twenty or so people. They entered the crowd and raised a circle of spears to form a blockade. The leader, who looked like a general, shouted, "What's going on? It's against the Imperial law to loiter in front of the Antwerp port gate!"

Du Chen smilingly explained the situation, then pointed at the onlookers and said, "Everyone present can testify. Please let the warriors handle this impartially!"

The leader glanced at the old Charlatan, as well as the unconscious girl being supported by Steve.

There was no need for more evidence. It would be strange if this old man didn't have any problems based on common sense.

The leader nodded, unsheathed his sword, and said, "Everyone, this person is trafficking women and must be impersonating a priest. His crimes are grave! Please make way and let us take him to the Holy Church's tribunal!"

After speaking, he held the sword in his left hand, pounded his chest with his right fist, and saluted Du Chen, "Young master, please come with us to the tribunal as a witness!"

"Alright, I'm willing to assist!" Du Chen smiled.

As the soldiers approached, the old Charlatan sighed and threw an iron plaque from his sleeve, hitting the leader's chest. His breathing was uneven as he said, "Take, take me and this girl to see your city lord!"

The leader caught the iron plaque and looked at it. "Clang," his sword fell to the ground.

"You, you are..."

"Shut up, don't mention my name!"

He had already embarrassed, if his name was revealed, wouldn't it spread his reputation as a 'Abduction and trafficking of women'!?

The general was clever and hurriedly said, "Guys, escort this young lady and take the old man to meet the city lord!"

The soldiers rushed forward, snatching the girl from Steve's hands, and then hurriedly escorted the old Charlatan into the city. However, the general stayed behind.

Seeing all this, Du Chen's heart sank, and the two brothers exchanged a glance. He murmured, "Big brother, trouble is coming!"

Steve also wore a wry smile, "Something's not right. He walks with an air of arrogance, not like a fighter god. And his attire is too ordinary, not like someone important!" He pondered for a moment, then suddenly laughed, patting Du Chen's shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, this is the land of the Lanning Empire. Who are we? Why should we be afraid of him?"

Hearing Steve's words, Du Chen also chuckled at himself. He was no longer a thief, but a noble of the empire, a baron. In secret, he also held a position in the Law Enforcement Temple, and behind him, there was a flaying fighter god comparable to the Pope!

With that in mind, what is there to fear?

At this moment, the remaining general called out to them, "Young masters, you both seem to be nobles, and you haven't done anything wrong. Our brothers dare not trouble you. Please leave quickly to avoid any trouble from the old man who just left."

The onlookers were all seasoned merchants who traveled outside all year round. They saw that something was amiss and dispersed, especially those who had echoed Du Chen's insults towards the old Charlatan, they ran even faster.

The Saint Kain family's convoy approached slowly from behind.

Du Chen pointed to the mercenary group behind him and smiled, "This brave warrior, I am baron Francis of the Saint Kain family. We are here this time to assist His Majesty and the Holy Church in disaster relief, and we also need to report to the Fighter God Academy. How about it, would you like to leave?"

Steve also said, "Have you heard of the Saint Kain family? Don't worry, who was that old guy just now?"

The general's expression was strange. He first knelt down and saluted, then smiled and said, "So you are the descendants of Saint Hui Xigulu. We have been blind and treated the two divine descendants poorly! However, it is still best for you to leave Antwerp Port first!"

"What? Does that person dare to threaten the Saint Kain family?" Steve was a bit displeased and angrily asked, "Who is he?"

"Ah, young masters, just now you saved someone innocently. The old man cannot blame you, and he wouldn't easily provoke the Saint Kain family. But, you are students of the Fighter God Academy!"

He bowed deeply to Du Chen, his expression on his face seeming to cry and smile, "Lord baron Francis, you haven't even enrolled yet, and you've already made your principal vomit blood..."