Village Chief Shi still had some impression of Lan Yun. This guy was no good; it seemed he was trying to use them as scapegoats again.
"So it's him," Shi Dayong said dismissively. "That punk offended the Lord Prefect of Dao City because he lied. Why else do you think he's sprawled out over there?
"You guys are certainly kind-hearted, carrying him all this way without even knowing what kind of trash he is."
Wu Changping replied, "That's not what Brother Lan said. He claimed that some of your people had already found a water source but abandoned you because you're old, weak, sick, and disabled. Since they've treated you unjustly, there's no need for you to keep their secrets."
"Secrets?" Village Chief Shi scoffed. "We're just ordinary refugees. What secrets could we possibly have?
"Besides, we haven't hidden anything. The vanguard group already took a batch of refugees with them to find water. If you don't believe me, ask around. Anyone can tell you.
