"Nonsense!"
The person throwing cold water was immediately interrupted.
"Hmph, what does the old cynic know!" Someone beside refuted, "Dealing with jackals, are we supposed to talk about righteousness? Have the pirates ever spoken of harmony to our people of the Divine State? Young Hero Li is merely using their own method against them! It's satisfying!"
"Right! Refreshing!"
A bare-chested dockworker suddenly slammed the table, causing the teacups to jump around wildly. His eyes were bloodshot, and his voice hoarse, "Deserved! Retribution! The pirates slaughtered my father and brothers along the southeastern coast, violated my sisters, even spared not the babes suckling! Let's make them taste it today!"
"Young Hero Li did well! Relieved the anger! Damn, really relieved the anger!" He shouted, yet murky tears rolled down the corner of his eye. All around, there was an uproar of praise.
...
The sound of horse hooves, crushing the snow on the street.
