Ning Nanxiao and Fei Qian exchanged a glance, and without asking any questions, they followed the old man to a thatched hut.
"This is my home, I live right next door. No matter what noise you hear, don't open the door or make any sound, understand?"
The old man looked around warily, then pushed the two of them into the house and brought over some food: "Have something to eat first."
"Thank you, sir."
After thanking the old man, Fei Qian watched him leave before closing the door and whispering, "Master, is there something strange here?"
Ning Nanxiao had sensed it while the old man was speaking, but there was nothing there. Therefore, it was not a ghost or god, but a human act.
"Just wait and see tonight."
Fei Qian said no more and took out his own rations: "Master, eat ours."
“There was no poison.” Ning Nanxiao picked up a steamed bun and started eating. “The light of merit here is very strong. The people in this village must have done a lot of good deeds.”
Ning Nanxiao said calmly, "Just wait."
Fei Qian responded, "Then, Master, I'll meditate first."
Ning Nanxiao nodded and closed his eyes.
Meanwhile, Bai Tuantuan was staying at the village chief's house. Seeing their nervous expressions, Bai Tuantuan couldn't help but say, "It's okay, don't be afraid, I'm very strong, I'll protect you."
Looking at Bai Tuantuan's adorable appearance, the village chief's daughter-in-law affectionately patted her little head: "Why did you come out alone? Aren't your family worried about you..."
"Why don't you stay in our village and keep Yaya and Xiaoshui company?"
Bai Tuantuan knew that the village chief's daughter-in-law was worried about her, so she quickly said, "Auntie, there's no need. I know the way home. I'll be fine."
"Grandpa Village Chief, don't worry, I..."
"Shh..." The village chief immediately made a shushing gesture.
The village chief's daughter-in-law quickly stopped the children from making any noise.
Bai Tuantuan frowned slightly, and soon heard footsteps; there were quite a few people...
Bai Tuantuan poked a hole in the window and squinted at the people outside. What else could they be but robbers dressed like that?
They went straight to the haystack in the middle, and after prying open the haystack with a knife, they found copper coins and silver coins inside.
No wonder!
Bai Tuantuan realized something was wrong. She had found a haystack when she came in, but the village chief had told her not to ask about it. It turned out it was prepared for these robbers.
Presumably, it's to avoid disaster by spending money.
Judging from the amount of silver inside, it must be the money of everyone in this village, since even copper coins are being used.
Clearly dissatisfied, the bandits frowned and roared, "Search!"
The village chief, his face ashen, rushed out, crying, "My lord, spare me! My lord, spare me!"
When Bai Tuantuan tried to follow them out, she was stopped by the village chief's son and daughter-in-law.
"You can't go out, you can't go out."
The village chief's daughter-in-law was clearly also afraid: "If it's a girl, no matter how old she is, she won't have a good ending."
Bai Tuantuan instantly understood. She looked at the village chief's daughter-in-law, then at the village chief kneeling on the ground kowtowing repeatedly, her brows furrowed tightly.
"My lord, this is all the silver we have! We hand it over every day, we really don't have this much! We have elderly parents and young children to support, please have mercy on us and spare us!"
"Get out of the way!" The bandit kicked the village chief away!
"father!"
The village chief's son rushed out and hugged the village chief tightly.
Blood was already seeping from the corner of the village chief's lips.
"Don't go out, I'll go check!" Bai Tuantuan instructed before running out, taking the village chief's pulse, and quickly putting a pill into his mouth.
"Uncle, please carry Grandpa inside to rest."
The village chief's son panicked: "Why are you out here? What are you doing out here?"
"Go in quickly! Hurry up!"
However, the robbers simply came over, pulled Bai Tuantuan up, and looked at her delicate face with lewd eyes: "What a pretty little girl, take her away!"
"No!" The village chief's son immediately stood up and pulled Bai Tuantuan behind him. "Sir, you can't! She's still a child!"
The village chief also stood up shakily: "We'll give you the money, we'll give you the money right now, please, don't take this child away..."
"Get lost!" the robber roared at the two men. "Don't force me to take action!"
The village chief and his son flinched, but still stood in front of Bai Tuantuan.
However, the robber waved to his men behind him, and they went straight forward and grabbed the village chief and his son.
The robber walked up to Bai Tuantuan and reached out to touch her cheek.
Just then, a pebble came flying at the robber, who instinctively pulled his hand back and looked at the newcomer warily.
Fei Qian quickly came to Bai Tuantuan's side and cupped his hands in greeting: "Miss Bai."
Bai Tuantuan's eyes lit up: "So it was you and Ning Nanxiao, the village chief who said that strangers had come again!"
Ning Nanxiao, dressed in purple, walked out. The two, who hadn't seen each other for many years, exchanged a glance and both saw amazement in each other's eyes.
Bai Tuantuan joked, "Long time no see!"
Ning Nanxiao's ears turned red, she coughed lightly, and said helplessly, "Why did you let him take advantage of you?"
"If Fei Qian hadn't intervened, I would have too!" Bai Tuantuan tilted her head and said with a smile.
Then he looked at the robber: "I'm not someone you can just get whatever you want!"
The robber burst into laughter: "Quite a haul today! And such a handsome man too! Alright, take him all!"
"Oh dear!" Bai Tuantuan looked at the robber with pity. "You're finished."
Before the robber could ask any questions, Fei Qian stepped forward and kicked the robber away!
Bai Tuantuan quickly led the village chief and his son away from the fighting area, and then said, "Don't worry, we're very strong."
The village chief was still somewhat taken aback, while his son cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for saving us, young lady, but they outnumber us and we're afraid..."
Bai Tuantuan looked at the group of bandits, then at Ning Nanxiao beside her: "Did you bring any men?"
Ning Nanxiao raised an eyebrow: "No."
"What a coincidence, me too."
Bai Tuantuan rolled up her sleeves: "Then I'll have to do it myself!"
So, the village chief and his son watched in astonishment as the small white body burst forth with tremendous energy!
I was completely stunned to see her take down a robber with a single punch!
"Have we met a benefactor?" the village chief couldn't help but exclaim.
The village chief's son was also very excited: "Yes, it must be a benefactor! Dad, we might be saved!"
The village chief opened his mouth, then closed it again, watching the battle intently, afraid that Bai Tuantuan and the others would be at a disadvantage.
Bai Tuantuan, Ning Nanxiao, and Fei Qian tied up the bandits.
"You dare lay a hand on me! Do you know who I am?" the robber roared. "I'm the magistrate's nephew! Are you out of your minds?!"
Bai Tuantuan raised an eyebrow and sneered, "No wonder you were so arrogant, so you have the backing of the government! Fine, then we'll send you to the county magistrate and see if he dares to protect you!"
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