These people lured him here for no other reason than the treasures he carries. He has no enmity with them, yet because he possesses valuable items, their first thought was to kill him and seize them.
In truth, apart from the most downtrodden who cling to their inherent goodness and moral bottom lines, anyone with power in this world will stop at nothing to achieve their ends. Some officials commit murder and arson for their goals, never feeling a shred of guilt. In the world of martial artists, it is a matter of the strong preying on the weak; killing for loot is commonplace. In their eyes, only strength matters. As long as they are powerful enough, nothing can restrain them, and they can kill at will.
"An innocent man is in trouble only because he carries a precious jewel." This saying is absolutely correct. Ordinary people might be blameless, but if you possess a treasure and refuse to hand it over, that is your crime.
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