Feng Pozi sent someone to quickly fetch Cheng Rushan and also asked someone to call Yan Runzhi.

Nearby, some elderly women who were cooking at home heard the commotion and came over to see.

Cheng Yunzhi and Yan Runzhi rushed over upon receiving the news.

Yan Runzhi wanted to have one of the elderly women help carry Jiang Lin back home.

However, Jiang Lin was too scared and heavy, almost like someone who was drunk and couldn’t control their body.

Cheng Yunzhi couldn’t help due to his bad leg, so he hurried to the brigade to borrow a unicycle.

“Whose dog is that? I’ve never seen it before,” an elderly woman asked.

Yan Runzhi sat on the ground, holding Jiang Lin and crying in distress, “Who can afford to keep such a fierce dog? In our brigade, we only keep two local dogs to guard the gate. Ordinary dogs don’t chase and bite people.”

Feng Pozi’s grandson Xiao Qizi shouted, “It’s Six Fingers’!”

“Six Fingers? Is it his dog?” Da Bao asked.

Xiao Qizi explained, “He brought it here the day before yesterday.”

Xiao Bao had been gently kissing Jiang Lin’s cold cheek all this time, sobbing, “It almost bit me, but bit Mom.”

Da Bao went to pick up the large stick nearby, his eyes red with anger. “I’m going to kill that bad dog!”

At that moment, Cheng Rushan sprinted back.

He was in a vest and shorts, carrying his outer garment, with sweat streaming down his cheeks.

He kneeled down, wrapped Jiang Lin in his outer garment, holding her tightly in his arms.

Feeling her cold skin, he gently and firmly held her chin, staring into her eyes. “Linlin, don’t be afraid.”

Her eyes were vacant, showing no response, but her teeth were clenched tightly, and her body was trembling.

Cheng Rushan felt not only heartache but also a sense of unease, yet he firmly rejected any random thoughts, forcing himself to focus on the present moment.

“Dongsheng, quickly carry Bao’er’s mother back home. I’ve already gone to find the barefoot doctor,” they couldn’t help but call out, even though they knew the barefoot doctor wouldn’t be of much use.

Cheng Rushan, however, didn’t rush to leave.

Instead, he placed his warm palms on her back, gently massaging and rubbing several acupoints on her back until her cold spine felt slightly warmed.

Feng Pozi briefly recounted what had happened.

Cheng Rushan kissed Jiang Lin’s cool cheek and whispered softly near her ear, “Jiang Lin, I’m taking you home.”

He knelt straight, intending to lift Jiang Lin up, when suddenly Wensheng sprinted over, followed closely by Jiang Xinglei and Shang Zonghui.

“Mom—” Wensheng saw Jiang Lin limp in Cheng Rushan’s arms, her arms dangling weakly, her cheeks pale, and her body still trembling slightly.

His mind exploded in an instant, his eyes instantly turning red.

With a roar, he swung his fist towards Cheng Rushan, “Dare to touch my mom, I’ll kill you!”

Jiang Xinglei hurriedly restrained him. “You’ve got the wrong person!”

Wensheng was stronger than him and immediately pushed him to the ground, aiming his fist at Cheng Rushan.

Cheng Rushan raised his hand to catch Wensheng’s fierce fist, skillfully bending down to dissipate its force.

He stared into Wensheng’s eyes, “Wensheng?”

Wensheng looked down at Jiang Lin anxiously, urgently calling out to her, “Mom, mom, don’t die—”

Cheng Rushan breathed a sigh of relief and gently transferred Jiang Lin into his arms. “Take your mom back home.”

Wensheng immediately held Jiang Lin tightly, while Cheng Rushan gripped his shoulder. “Your mom was scared by the dog. I’m going to deal with the dog now. You take your mom home.”

Wensheng looked at him, hesitated for a moment, then nodded firmly. “Make sure you kill it.”

Jiang Xinglei anxiously rushed over to look at Jiang Lin. “Sis, sis, wake up quickly!”

Wensheng, annoyed by his brother’s fussing, pushed him away. “Stop bothering her!”

Holding Jiang Lin, he walked away, while Cheng Rushan asked Yan Runzhi to take Da Bao and Xiao Bao home to wait.

He comforted them, “Don’t worry, with me here, Mom will be fine. She just needs to rest.”

Da Bao’s eyes were blazing. “Dad, I’m going with you!”

Xiao Bao said, “I’ll stay home with Mom. You must avenge Mom!”

Cheng Rushan nodded. “Of course. You both go home and stay with Mom.”

He stood up, took his coat from Shang Zonghui, and said to Jiang Xinglei and Shang Zonghui, “Go find that beast.”

“Rushan, Xiao Qizi said it’s from Cheng Fuwan’s family. Normal households can’t afford to keep such a dog. It looks more like a wolf,” Feng Pozi informed Cheng Rushan.

“Thank you, Granny,” Cheng Rushan replied.

Feng Pozi waved her hand hastily. “No need to thank me. Our son and daughter-in-law are earning money at the brick kiln.”

Cheng Rushan headed towards Cheng Fuwan’s house.

Based on the descriptions from Feng Pozi and the children, Cheng Rushan concluded that this wasn’t an ordinary dog.

Ordinary villagers couldn’t afford or even obtain such a breed.

These dogs were usually owned by the military, police, or affluent families.

As far as he knew, neither Cheng Fugui nor Cheng Fuwan had ever owned such a powerful wolf-dog before.

These dogs were fiercely loyal and not something ordinary people would casually keep, especially as adults, due to their aggressiveness and potential for trouble.

Therefore, Cheng Rushan immediately realized that things were not as simple as they seemed.

Cheng Rushan originally thought he would have to exert some effort to find this dog. If it caused trouble, his family would surely hide it away.

Unexpectedly, the dog was right underneath Cheng Fuwan’s courtyard gate, gnawing on a pig’s trotter.

Cheng Rushan eyed it for a moment.

It was indeed a vicious dog, looking ferocious and hateful as it tore at the meat.

The vicious dog was chewing on the bone when suddenly it sensed danger approaching.

It jumped up in a flash, growling lowly, and snarling at Cheng Rushan, fierce and terrifying.

It stared fixedly at Cheng Rushan, ready to attack at any moment.

With its size, it could easily overpower and bite the throat of a grown man.

Jiang Xinglei and Shang Zonghui were behind with sticks.

Jiang Xinglei raised his stick, ready to strike the dog.

Cheng Rushan grabbed his shoulder and pushed him away. “You guys wait outside.”

Instead of retreating, Cheng Rushan advanced towards the vicious dog with large strides.

“Roar!” The vicious dog, seeing him dare to provoke, pushed off the ground with all four feet, suddenly lunging and tearing towards Cheng Rushan’s lower leg.

Wild animals always assess their opponent’s strength.

Seeing the towering figure before it, the dog decided not to leap for the throat but instead crouched to attack its lower body.

No human flesh can withstand a wolf dog’s sharp teeth.

One bite would cause profuse bleeding, tearing off a large piece of flesh!

Unexpectedly, the man in front suddenly leapt into the air.

His hands quickly found purchase on the brick wall above the door frame, and 070agilely dodged its attack.

The vicious dog growled and snarled below, unable to reach Cheng Rushan.

“What’s wrong, Black Panther?” Cheng Xinda ran out from the house.

Hearing his voice, the vicious dog barked wildly, alerting its master to the danger.

Cheng Rushan heard someone coming out and immediately leapt down, aiming a kick at the dog.

Cheng Xinda roared angrily, “Stop it, don’t hit my Black Panther!”

The vicious dog snarled, lowering its front paws, viciously aiming to bite Cheng Rushan’s descending foot.

Cheng Rushan’s kick wasn’t aimed directly at it but passed over its side, avoiding its sharp teeth.

At the same time, he swiftly swung his hand, hitting the vicious dog hard with a piece of tile behind its ear.

“Awr!” The dog yelped in pain and rolled on the ground.

Cheng Xinda shouted, “Black Panther!”

He rushed towards Cheng Rushan.

Cheng Rushan pushed him away and delivered a heavy kick to the dog’s chest.

With a loud thud, the kick sent the vicious dog flying, crashing against the wall of the courtyard.

It let out a piercing cry and began convulsing.

Cheng Xinda screamed in horror, “Ah, you’re killing it, you’re killing it!”

He threw himself over his dog, “You tyrant, you’ve killed it!”

This dog was raised by his grandfather.

Since it was a puppy, it had been particularly close to him.

He often stayed at his grandfather’s house just for this dog, even sharing his own meat with it.

And it always obeyed him!

The old lady and the children rushed out of the house, “What’s happening? What’s happening?”

Cheng Rushan’s face was cold and devoid of emotion.

His gaze towards them was as ruthless and indifferent as the dog’s look towards people.

He stared at Cheng Xinda, “Is this your dog?”

Cheng Xinda cried out the dog’s name in anguish, seeing its painful state like a death in the family.

He glared fiercely at Cheng Rushan, “Yes, it’s mine! You killed it, I hate you!”

Cheng Rushan asked coldly, “Did you let it out to attack my wife?”

Cheng Fuwan’s mother trembled as she approached, pointing at Cheng Rushan, “You, you scoundrel, what are you doing?”

Cheng Xinda accused angrily, “Black Panther accidentally broke free and ran out. It didn’t bite anyone at all. Why did you kill it? How could you be so cruel!”

Cheng Rushan asked icily, “How did you let it chase after my wife then?”

Cheng Fuwan’s mother scolded, “You scoundrel, what are you saying? Who would let their own dog bite someone? This is our in-law’s dog, it doesn’t even know your wife, why would it bite her? Could it be your kids were teasing the dog…”

“You shut up!” Cheng Rushan glared at her.

Cheng Fuwan’s mother trembled with anger, “You, you… you’re like a tyrant.”

She asked why the children hadn’t gone to find Cheng Fuwan and Ma Kaihua yet.

The children said they had already gone to call them.

Jiang Xinglei, Shang Zonghui, along with Jiang Lin and the old woman and children who were with her, also came over, all saying that the dog had chased after Jiang Lin and the kids, trying to bite them.

Little Qi said, “It was like it went crazy, howling and almost biting them.”

Cheng Fuwan’s mother became instantly agitated, “If it didn’t bite, then why did it come so aggressively to our door? How could you be so cruel?”

Feeling she was right, that the dog hadn’t bitten anyone yet was beaten to death, she cried and lamented, “Heaven above, what kind of world is this? Coming to our house in broad daylight to kill!”

Mrs. Feng couldn’t hold back and retorted, “Back then, your dog went around looting and biting, why don’t you talk about that?”

Cheng Fuwan’s mother insisted, “Dogs in the village roam around all day, they don’t really bite people, they’re just playing with the kids.

Even if they do bite, it’s not intentional. A bit of burnt dog hair is enough to treat it. Why did they come to kill my dog? How can I explain this to my in-laws?”

She shouted at the top of her lungs, convinced that her dog had broken free from its chain and ran out, scaring Jiang Lin and the children who ran away. “Once you ran, the dog naturally chased you. Why did you run? It wouldn’t have chased you if you hadn’t! It was just playing with you!”