HLnovel Chapter 260 Losing control
Chapter 260 Losing control
Liu Yin's joy turned into tears of excitement. She bent down and kissed Xiaojun's cheek. That gentle gesture contained infinite longing for the future.
"Hurry up and thank the two aunts. From now on, my mother and I will never have to worry again."
"Thank you, aunts."
Xiaojun's innocent voice was filled with sincere gratitude.
An Ying'er rubbed Xiaojun's head lovingly, and the three of them continued to walk through the bustling city. Although there were occasional unfriendly glances cast at Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er, this did not reduce their determination to move forward.
Facing the xenophobic atmosphere, Xiao Zhixue was dismissive. In the face of adversity, her resilience was stimulated. "The more you exclude me, the more warmth and hope I will bring. Anyone who provokes me will regret it!"
Xiao Zhixue was not familiar with the terrain of Nanchong City, so she asked Liu Yin, "Do you know where there is a vacant room where we can stay temporarily?"
Liu Yin thought for a moment, "There are several houses that are vacant, but they belong to Yuan Shang's sphere of influence. The original owners of those houses were expelled by Yuan Shang's men, and now they occupy them, neither living there nor allowing others to use them."
Xiao Zhixue raised her eyebrows, thinking back to the bully she had taught a lesson to.
She wanted to meet Yuan Shang again because he occupied the house and didn't allow anyone else to stay.
"Take me to see it."
Hearing this, Liu Yin hurriedly shook her head to stop him, "Sister Xiao, this is really not possible. Yuan Shang has committed many evil deeds in Nanchong City, and even the government is helpless against him."
Has Xiao Zhixue ever been afraid of the so-called territory?
She doesn't even take the bandits in Longgou Village seriously, so what are a few bullies?
"I heard that there is an unwritten rule in Nanchong City that as long as you don't kill anyone, other evil deeds will be turned a blind eye?"
Xiao Zhixue's words made Liu Yin stunned for a moment, then she suddenly realized and said in a hurry: "Sister Xiao, you don't know that Yuan Shang has a close relationship with the city lord. He relied on his power to do whatever he wanted and offended Yuan Shang. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the city lord to pass it."
Xiao Zhixue was caught off guard. It turned out that there was such a city lord in Nanchong City. No wonder Yuan Shang was able to get away with it.
But her top priority now is to settle her family and fellow villagers.
As for the city lord, Xiao Zhixue already had a plan in mind that was enough to prevent the other party from moving easily.
"We'll discuss those things later. Take me to see those empty houses first."
Seeing that she couldn't change Xiao Zhixue's mind, Liu Yin had no choice but to lead them forward, but her heart was like a thousand rabbits beating non-stop.
She was afraid that Xiao Zhixue's actions would lead to revenge from Yuan Shang, and would then implicate her and her son.
An Ying'er saw Liu Yin's worry and stepped forward to comfort her, "Don't worry, Sister Zhixue and I will be fine."
After some twists and turns, Liu Yin finally led the two to the vicinity of Yuan Shang Shengyuan Mansion.
She pointed to the magnificent mansion in front of her, "That's Yuan Shang's territory. The empty houses I mentioned are hidden behind Shengyuan Mansion. It is said that several wealthy families lived there before, until Yuan Shang came, and everything changed."
Xiao Zhixue looked ahead and it seemed that the properties were indeed spacious enough to accommodate her clansmen and fellow villagers.
In front of Yuan Shang's residence, several guards were on full alert.
Xiao Zhixue waved her nimble hands and two black towels appeared like magic. She gave one to An Ying'er and the other was for herself.
She told Liu Yin and Xiao Jun to find a hidden place and wait, just in case.
Although she was full of worries, Liu Yin had no choice but to do as she was told, hugging Xiaojun tightly and hiding under the shade of a tree.
Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er, wearing veils, exchanged a firm look with each other, and strode towards Shengyuan Mansion with big strides.
An Ying'er tightly grasped the wooden stick in her hand, while Xiao Zhixue drew the whip from her waist and prepared for battle.
Seeing this, the gatekeepers immediately became alert, drew their knives, and shouted, "Where did you come from? How dare you be so presumptuous in front of Shengyuan Mansion!"
Xiao Zhixue's eyes were sharp, and without the slightest hesitation, the long whip in her hand lashed out like a snake out of a cave, swiftly and accurately at the person who had spoken rudely.
The tip of the whip cut through the air, bringing up a sharp whistling sound. In an instant, a bright red blood mark appeared on the cheek of the person who shouted. The pain made his facial features twisted and he gasped.
When the people around witnessed this scene, they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts, but because of their face and loyalty, they still gritted their teeth and rushed towards Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er like a tide.
However, their courage seemed so pale and powerless in front of Xiao Zhixue and the others.
After only a few rounds, the dull sounds of broken bones and bodies falling to the ground were heard in the courtyard. The originally arrogant crowd now all lay on the cold ground, groaning in pain.
This sudden battle disturbed the tranquility of the courtyard. The chaotic footsteps and panicked cries for help intertwined together, quickly attracting the attention of the outside world.
But those curious people who wanted to go out to see what was going on were swung away by Xiao Zhixue's whip like a tornado before they could even step out of the door. Their figures drew a desperate arc in the air, and they fell heavily outside with shrill screams.
The noise in the courtyard soon attracted more people's attention, and the crowd swarmed over like a swarm of angry hornets, intending to subdue the two invaders.
Upon hearing the news, Yuan Shang was furious. He clenched his severed hand, which was tightly bandaged due to his injury, into a fist, as if he wanted to condense all his anger and unwillingness into this strength.
He cursed viciously, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, and the flame of revenge burned in his eyes.
As he strode out of the room, Yuan Shang's brows furrowed even deeper. The screams coming from the front yard were like needles, making him even more irritated.
He immediately mobilized more men and issued a cruel order to leave no one alive, with unquestionable determination in his voice.
Faced with the new challenge, Xiao Zhixue seemed calm. She gently took out a small bottle of medicine powder from the space ring, shook her wrist lightly, and the green powder drifted in the wind, like the pollen of death, falling silently into the respiratory tracts of those who rushed up.
Yuan Shang's men were ignorant and reckless, and they fell into the trap.
Soon, they fell to the ground in agony one by one. Their internal organs seemed to be burned by the fire of hell. The pain made them twist into a ball and wail continuously.
Although Xiao Zhixue has means, she is not bloodthirsty. Her purpose is only to warn rather than to exterminate.
Therefore, although the poison she administered was not fatal, it was enough to cause unbearable pain, which served as a guarantee that she would not be held accountable.
When Yuan Shang realized that none of the people he sent out survived, the shock and anger in his heart intertwined together, like a huge wave in a strong wind, and he was almost out of control.
He led the remaining men and rushed to the front yard in quick steps, but the scene before him was like a bolt from the blue.
Their own territory and their own people were all lying on the ground at this moment. Each of them was enduring severe pain, with blood foaming in their mouths, and they were on the verge of life and death.
In addition to being shocked, Yuan Shang's anger burned to the extreme. He roared and vowed to tear these two seemingly ordinary women into pieces.