The punishment was carried out on the spot.
Although it was painful to be beaten and unpleasant to have one's ear cut, it was better than being killed by the Second Master who would burn bridges after crossing the river.
After receiving their punishment, these people gave a cold glance at the Second Master, covered their ears, and were escorted away.
As for the Second Master, even if he had the most power and people under his command in the village now, having violated the village rules, the other Chiefs wouldn't let him off easily.
He didn't dare to openly fall out with the Chiefs either. The rules were set by the Big Master, and going against the village rules would mean rebellion.
The Second Master hadn't fully controlled the village yet. When the Chiefs wanted to punish him for his management failures, he was resentful but didn't dare to voice it.
