The woman took a deep breath, her eyes turning sinister: "It seems I'll have to take action myself."

As soon as she finished speaking, her body began to twist, and her appearance gradually changed until she became an ordinary woman who looked weak and delicate with pretty features. She was unremarkable and it was hard to connect her with the aloof and exotic woman from before.

Meanwhile, business in the town is booming.

Shen Qingtang not only opened a shop, but also hired the townspeople to help cultivate the improved saline-alkali land. She even opened a small workshop to make novelties such as soap and glass.

His business grew bigger and bigger, and he became a well-known "boss" in town.

Pei Wuwang secretly helped her manage her network and handle troubles. The two worked together seamlessly, and their relationship grew stronger.

That day, Shen Qingtang was doing accounts in the shop when Pei Nian'an was playing with a small toy in the open space in front of the shop.

He was only three years old, a tiny, adorable little dumpling who wobbled as he ran.

Suddenly, Lu Jiaojiao walked out of the alley next door. She looked at Pei Nian'an with resentment in her eyes.

Her leg, which had been injured by Shen Qingtang, hadn't fully healed yet, and now seeing Pei Nian'an looking carefree, her anger surged instantly.

She quietly walked behind Pei Nian'an, raised her hand, and wanted to slap this "little bastard".

Although Pei Nian'an is young.

But their reaction was very quick.

He seemed to sense the movement behind him and suddenly turned around. A small toy gun appeared in his hand, which Shen Qingtang had made for him.

Although it's a toy, it's filled with special rubber bullets that will hurt if you get hit.

Before Lu Jiaojiao's hand could fall, Pei Nian'an had already pulled the trigger. With a "thud," the rubber bullet struck Lu Jiaojiao's still-healing leg precisely.

"Ah!" Lu Jiaojiao let out a heart-wrenching scream, her legs went weak, and she fell heavily to the ground. Her already not-yet-fully-healed wounds were struck again.

She trembled all over from the pain, tears welling up instantly, and she kept cursing, "You little bastard! I'll kill you! I'll kill you!"

Pei Nian'an wasn't afraid at all. Holding his toy gun, he frowned and said in a childish voice, "You're not allowed to insult me! And you're not allowed to bully Auntie! If you bully us again, I'll hit you again!"

Hearing the commotion, the surrounding people gathered around. They saw that it was Lu Jiaojiao causing trouble again.

Even after being hit by Pei Nian'an, people couldn't help but gossip: "That Lu Jiaojiao deserves it! She was injured by Shen Qingtang last time, and now she wants to bully a child again. She never learns her lesson!" "Pei Nian'an is such a brave child! No wonder she was raised by Shen Qingtang!"

Hearing the commotion outside, Shen Qingtang quickly ran out of the shop.

Seeing Lu Jiaojiao writhing on the ground in pain and Pei Nian'an looking wary.

She immediately understood what had happened. She walked to Pei Nian'an's side and patted his head: "Nian'an, don't be afraid, Auntie is here."

Then he looked coldly at Lu Jiaojiao: "Lu Jiaojiao, you still dare to cause trouble? It seems that the lesson last time was not profound enough."

Lu Jiaojiao was shot in the leg by Pei Nian'an. After screaming in pain, everyone thought she would be in excruciating pain.

The expected excruciating pain didn't last long. She looked down and saw that the bleeding wound was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, quickly returning to normal without leaving a single scar.

This scene stunned everyone, especially Shen Qingtang, whose pupils suddenly contracted.

His eyes were filled with disbelief and deep fear. How could Lu Jiaojiao have such a bizarre recovery ability? This is definitely not normal!

Lu Jiaojiao felt the change in her leg, was stunned at first, and then a smug smile appeared on her face.

She raised her head and looked at Shen Qingtang defiantly: "See? Shen Qingtang! This is retribution! I am the chosen one, protected by the heavens! No matter how powerful you are, you can't defeat the heavens!"