The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 3: Exchanging tokens at the bottom of the valley

At this moment, Qi Yuxuan saw Ling'er's terrified expression and followed her gaze, discovering the caterpillar.

Qi Yuxuan smiled slightly, stepped forward, and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

He gently reached out and carefully caught the caterpillar.

His movements were very practiced, as if he was already used to handling these kinds of small creatures.

Seeing his calm demeanor, Ling'er's fear lessened slightly.

“This little thing won’t hurt you,” Qi Yuxuan said gently.

The two children spent a happy time chatting and laughing.

However, the calm did not last long.

Experts from various sects eventually tracked them down to this place.

After finding food, Han Yue'e headed towards the cave.

As she approached, she found that people from the five major sects were already blocking the entrance to the cave, and her face grew paler and paler.

Han Yue'e then saw that even more people were approaching the cave entrance, and the situation was extremely critical.

She looked around, despair washing over her. She knew that if the two children fell into their hands, the consequences would be dire.

After a fierce internal struggle, she made a painful decision.

She ran out of the bushes and said, "We're here!" The people heard the sound and looked in the direction of the sound.

Upon seeing Han Yue'e, they said, "Go after her."

Han Yue'e led the pursuers to the edge of the cliff.

Seeing this desperate situation, Han Yue'e had no choice but to shout, "Ling'er, remember that your mother loves you, live on..."

Then, she leaned back and jumped off the cliff.

Ling'er cried. She wanted to wail loudly, but Qi Yuxuan held her tightly and covered her mouth with his small hand to stop her from crying loudly, worried that the pursuers outside would hear.

Ling'er's heart was breaking. She knew that from this moment on, she had lost the person who loved her most, and from now on she would have to face the many storms of the world alone.

Under the vast twilight, Qi Yuxuan led young Ling'er through the winding mountain forest, with heavy shadows relentlessly pursuing them from behind.

Qi Yuxuan was only ten years old, but his eyes already held a composure and determination beyond his years, a desire for survival and a steadfast commitment to responsibility.

Ling'er, a seven or eight-year-old girl, had clear eyes filled with fear and unease, yet also revealed her trust in the older brother in front of her.

"Ling'er, don't be afraid, we'll be alright." Qi Yuxuan's voice was firm as he tried to comfort the girl beside him. His hands, though small, gave Ling'er immense courage and warmth.

Tao Ling'er cried softly for a long time until she heard the valley quiet down, then she and Qi Yuxuan walked out of the cave.

Ling'er couldn't believe that her mother had left her.

On the cliff, the morning mist in the forest was like a veil, concealing Tao Ling'er and Qi Yuxuan's anxious steps.

They carefully made their way down the steep cliff face, their only thought being to find their mother who had fallen off the cliff.

Tears mingled with sweat, blurring their vision, but the fire in their hearts never went out.

Finally, from the mist at the bottom of the valley, a faint call came—it was Han Yue'e's voice, weak yet full of resilience.

The two rushed over and found her lying in a pile of rocks, covered in wounds, yet still managing to keep her eyes open.

Han Yue looked at the children's arrival, a look of unbelievable surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Mother!" Tao Ling'er and Qi Yuxuan both burst into tears and knelt down beside Han Yue'e.

It turns out that Han Yue'e fell off the cliff and tripped over a pine tree, which saved her life.

Ling'er and Qi Yuxuan quickly used their clothes to bandage Han Yue'e's wounds. Although their method was clumsy, every bit of effort they put in was a testament to their desire to live.

Han Yue'e forced a smile and stroked their cheeks with trembling hands.

Qi Yuxuan and Ling'er tied tree branches and ropes together to form a raft-like stretcher, and placed Han Yue'e on it.

The two children pulled each other forward with their tender shoulders, each step embodying an indomitable will.

A few days later, Qi Yuxuan's servants found them. Faced with the pressure and responsibility of his family, Qi Yuxuan had to make a choice. He went home with the servants, leaving only Uncle Liu to take care of him and his daughter.

As they parted, Qi Yuxuan took out a yellowed sheet music from his pocket and gently placed it in Tao Ling'er's hand.

"Ling'er, this is a gift I can give you. In the future, whether I am by your side or not, I hope this sheet music can accompany you and bring you comfort."

Ling'er took it, tears welling up in her eyes. A gentle breeze stirred her silky long hair, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on her.

Qi Yuxuan stood opposite her, their eyes meeting in the air, as if trying to etch each other's figures deep into their hearts.

"Brother Xuan, let's not separate, okay?" Ling'er said softly, her voice trembling slightly.

She slowly took out an exquisite jade pendant from her sleeve. The jade pendant was as smooth as water, with a powerful "Tao" character carved on the front and intricate musical note patterns engraved on the back, indicating that its owner was a musician who was proficient in music.

"This jade plaque has been passed down through generations of my Tao family. It has witnessed the glory and desolation of countless musicians." She gently stroked the jade plaque, as if telling an ancient story.

"Today I entrust it to you, hoping it will bring you some comfort when you are lonely, and that it will always be with you."

Qi Yuxuan took the heavy jade pendant and felt not only the coolness of the jade, but also the warmth and reluctance from Ling'er's fingertips.

He held it tightly, as if he could grasp the warmth that was about to slip away.

Tao Ling'er turned her head slightly to prevent Qi Yuxuan from seeing the tears that were about to fall from the corners of her eyes. "We use the jade pendant and the musical score as a token. If one day we are destined to meet again, it will be the best witness."

Qi Yuxuan stretched out his tender yet manly arms and hugged Tao Ling'er tightly, as if he could hold onto this precious moment.

Tao Ling'er gently patted her back, her heart filled with mixed feelings. There was the bitterness of parting, the promise she made to Wei Na, and endless reluctance to let go.

"Take care of yourself, we will meet again."

After speaking, tears streamed down his face. He gently kissed Tao Ling'er's forehead, turned around, and started walking home, disappearing into the distance.

Tao Ling'er clutched the sheet music tightly, gazing in the direction where Qi Yuxuan had disappeared, tears staining her clothes, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She continued on with her mother and Uncle Liu, their fates seemingly as unpredictable and arduous as the rugged mountain path.

The continuous travel over the past few days had left Tao Ling'er and Han Yue'e exhausted. Tao Ling'er's feet were covered in blisters, and Han Yue'e's face was unusually pale due to hunger and fatigue.

Just as they were in despair, a bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky, followed by a torrential downpour, as if even the heavens were weeping for their plight.

Suddenly, a wolf howl rang out.

"Oh no, the wolves are coming! We need to hide!" Uncle Liu shouted.

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To be continued in the next chapter!