After all, the facial nerves are relatively rich, and getting an arrow in the face is not the same as getting one in the arms or legs. The former will mostly hurt enough to lose combat effectiveness on the spot, becoming a burden on the battlefield, and some might even panic and run around, becoming a source of chaos. The latter, however, is not a big deal; you can break off the arrow and keep fighting bravely.
Now the five-man team of Pan, Wan, Piao, and Stone Bodhisattva only exposed their arms and legs, with all vital areas well protected. As soon as they entered the village, they shouted at the nearest large thatched house, asking everyone inside to come out and gather at the village entrance. If there was no response, they would break in as ordered and help them "move" personally.
