Chapter Eleven: Gender Equality

In the darkness of night, three figures swiftly moved through the dense forest.

After an hour and a half of hurried travel, Jiang Li gradually came to a stop, his gaze fixed on a valley ahead.

“Young master, why are we coming here now? Shouldn’t we be going to find Qin Lang and the others to kick them when they’re down?” Chu Chunqiu whispered.

Jiang Li waved his hand. “No need. There are at least twenty natives here. They’re more than enough to deal with Qin Lang and his group.”

“As for us, even if we go to attack Qin Lang, we might not gain anything and could end up fighting those natives to the death. That’s unnecessary.”

“Wouldn’t it be more satisfying to sneak around here and jab those natives where it hurts?”

“Come on, let’s go out and see how many natives are still here.”

Cradling a wooden spear in his arms, Jiang Li and the other two cautiously approached the valley. Before long, they spotted several natives on patrol.

“Chu Chunqiu, take him down!” Jiang Li ordered without hesitation.

Ever since handing Chu Chunqiu the crossbow bolts, he had been meticulous about retrieving each one after use. Despite the passage of time, only a few bolts had suffered minor damage; all ten remained intact.

“Don’t worry, young master.” Chu Chunqiu raised the crossbow and aimed at one of the natives.

Beside him, Su Yang gripped his wooden spear tightly, eyes locked on another native.

“Fire!” Jiang Li commanded.

Without hesitation, the two launched their attacks. Chu Chunqiu’s bolt and Su Yang’s spear sliced through the night, striking two natives with unerring precision.

As soon as he threw his spear, Su Yang darted forward swiftly, using the cover of darkness to decisively bring down the last native.

“Don’t leave any gear behind. Grab as much as you can,” Jiang Li said, picking up the wooden spears used by the three natives and setting them aside.

Together, the three dragged the bodies into a shadowy corner.

With the three sentries at the valley entrance dealt with, they silently crept closer.

“Young master, looks like there are quite a few people here,” Su Yang murmured.

Jiang Li snorted dismissively. “There are many, but they’re all old, weak, or women and children. Do you really think they pose any threat to us?”

“But, young master, these are children and women... should we really move against them? Killing them wouldn’t be right,” Su Yang said awkwardly, scratching his head.

Whether wandering the martial world or fighting on the battlefield, it’s best to avoid killing women and children unless absolutely necessary. Doing otherwise invites disgrace and contempt.

Jiang Li sneered inwardly. If you were on Earth, you’d know exactly what online bullying is like.

“Su Yang, do you think men and women are equal in this world?”

Su Yang pondered carefully, then shook his head uncertainly. “According to books, men and women are both human and should be equal.”

“But growing up, I’ve found reality doesn’t quite match what’s written in books.”

Jiang Li nodded and continued, “So, which do you think is right—the books or society?”

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