The boss smirked and said, "If you're really not afraid of death, step forward." With that, the boss pulled the trigger, shooting the old man dead.
The shocking example sent everyone into retreat as they watched the old man's body hit the ground, his head pierced by the bullet, frozen in the terror of his final moments. The courage that had taken so much effort to muster vanished instantly.
"Well, who's next to try?" Old Five sneered smugly, accompanied by Old Three's cold laughter.
The crowd silently seethed with anger but dared not speak up, swallowing their grievances and suppressing their fury.
Gu Fan clenched his fists, wanting to act, but found he lacked the courage.
"Alright, we're going on patrol. Stay here and don't wander off," the boss ordered before leading the way out.
Old Five and Old Four, guns in hand, kept their weapons trained on the group, ensuring no one followed.
