Chapter 503: Surrounded
Ye Wanxi and the others followed behind these young people, listening to their mutterings. At first, they didn't pay much attention, but the more they listened, the more something seemed off.
“Who can argue with that? I had planned to buy some delicious food that doesn’t keep well and bring it back for my mother and Alan when I was coming back. But coming back early has completely disrupted my plans.”
The young man who spoke sounded to be only in his early twenties. He looked around and then asked his companion mysteriously, "Do you know why the young clan leader was in such a hurry to come back early?"
"Why?"
"Is it because of that girl from the Tao family?"
"Isn't that the Tao family's daughter... the girl the young clan leader often keeps by his side? What happened to her?"
"It's said that she got lost while out with her grandfather, and then she started talking to someone outside."
"What? Aren't she and the young clan leader a couple? How come she's seeing another man while out and about? Isn't this cheating on our young clan leader?"
"Shh, keep your voice down! Are you out of your mind? If the young clan leader hears you, he'll twist your head off!"
There were quite a few people in their group on this return journey, and Ye Wanxi and her group were at the very back, about ten meters away from the people leading the group.
Perhaps that's why the two people walking in front of them didn't lower their voices much when they started talking, and Ye Wanxi and the others overheard them.
Young clan leader? Tao family's daughter? Ye Wanxi and the others' ears perked up immediately.
Upon hearing the next few sentences, Shi Yuyan was completely stunned.
"He's having an affair outside," isn't that him? But what about this young clan leader? His wife had a boyfriend before him? And he, this wandering rogue, has ended up being a mistress without even knowing it?
Regardless of how frustrated Shi Yuyan was, the conversation between the two people in front of her continued.
"I don't know the specifics, but I overheard someone mention it at lunch. Apparently, after that girl returned to the clan with her grandfather, the clan chief found out that she was seeing other men. He was furious and locked her up, and she hasn't been released yet."
Shi Yuyan was stunned. He only knew that Tao Wan and her grandson might have returned to their clan, but he didn't know that they would be punished after returning.
He couldn't care less about the unresolved issues of his ex-girlfriend's past relationship and was about to ask when his brother grabbed him and stopped him.
Shi Lang shook his head at him with a warning. They had gone to great lengths to infiltrate this group, and if they jumped out now, all their previous efforts would be wasted.
Shi Yuyan was naturally aware of this as well, and gritted her teeth.
"Sigh, do you think the clan chief wouldn't be angry? He's always wanted that girl from the Tao family to be his daughter-in-law, and the young clan chief likes that girl so much..."
"That's why they say you don't know how lucky you are! Our young clan leader is so handsome, with such a great physique and looks, he's top-notch in every way. Countless girls in the clan secretly admire him, but she's blinded by some pretty boy outside, and she's even forgotten the clan rules. The clan doesn't allow marriage with outsiders, she's breaking the law knowingly, who else should be punished if not her?"
"Do you think the young clan leader is in such a hurry to go back because he's going to confront someone or to rescue someone?"
"Nine times out of ten, they're going back to rescue people. Alas, poor young clan leader, how could he have run into something like this?"
Shi Yuyan, who was listening from behind, gritted his teeth and turned pale.
Even if your young clan leader is tall, handsome, and popular, he's still not bad, okay? How can you call him a pretty boy? Is there such a handsome and rich pretty boy as him?
Compared to his indignation, Ye Wanxi was more concerned about another remark he made.
Is it really true that they don't even allow intermarriage with outsiders? That's quite an act of seclusion.
But if that's the case, things might not be easy to handle.
Everyone had their own thoughts, but none of them dared to make any rash moves.
With the full moon high in the sky, the group walked through the woods and arrived at the foot of a mountain.
At the foot of this mountain stands a stone gate with the three large characters "Miao Village" written on it, and above that is a long, endless staircase.
There were quite a few streetlights hanging on both sides of the steps, making it quite bright, so they wouldn't have to walk in the dark.
Upon seeing the stone gate, Ye Wanxi and the others clearly saw the people in front of them breathe a sigh of relief and reveal joyful smiles as if they had arrived home.
Just as I was about to follow them, a small accident occurred.
The rustling sounds were exceptionally clear in the quiet night, so familiar they sent chills down one's spine.
Feng Tianyu and the others immediately noticed the anomaly and quickly stepped forward to block the only girl in the group, protecting her firmly.
At the same time, those walking in front heard the noise and instinctively stopped and turned around.
Soon, all sorts of poisonous insects emerged from the dense jungle, forming a circle that surrounded Ye Wanxi and the others.
Although they were just surrounding them without attacking, their posture was still quite frightening.
Protected by the crowd, Ye Wanxi looked at the various poisonous insects surrounding her, then glanced at the crowd outside the circle of insects, and suddenly realized: "Wasn't this where your people gave themselves away earlier?"
The young Taoist priest frowned, puzzled: "What exactly is the problem?" Why are the locals fine, but they are stopped by these insects when it comes to them!
"smell."
"What?"
Feng Tianyu stared at the poisonous insects not far from his feet, his expression slightly cold: "The taste is different."
Seeing that everyone was still confused, Ye Wanxi explained, "They must be carrying something that would allow these poisonous insects to recognize them and pass through."
Shi Lang immediately understood: "We were stopped because we didn't have this on us?"
"Um."
Just as they finished speaking, a person came down from the top, carrying a small lamp for lighting.
As he came down, the crowd spontaneously made way for him.
Before long, the person arrived in front of them, and everyone was able to see what he looked like.
He was a young man in his early twenties, with dark skin. He was at least 1.8 meters tall, with a tall and strong build, sharp eyebrows, and fierce eyes. He had a serious face and looked quite intimidating.
"Could this person be the... young clan leader they were just talking about?"
As soon as the young Taoist priest said this, almost everyone's eyes were focused on Shi Yuyan.
Shi Yuyan trembled in fright: "Why are you all looking at me?"
Ye Wanxi sighed, "This young clan leader is indeed both tough and handsome, the kind of person who makes people feel especially safe. You've lost."
Ye Wanxi spoke sincerely, completely ignoring the sudden sharpening in her senior brother's eyes.
Shi Yuyan was stunned for a moment, then almost exploded on the spot: "What do you mean I lost? I didn't lose! He's just a bit bigger and looks fierce, but who knows if he's all bark and no bite? If he's so tough, let's fight later, and we'll see who comes out on top!"
(End of this chapter)
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