Chapter 90 The Past of Huilong Village
After saying this, the middle-aged man stared intently at Madam Ye, as if he was certain that she would agree.
The distant firelight was slowly approaching the cave. Madam Ye smiled and said, "It's just a living thing, what's so difficult about that?"
The middle-aged man gave a cold laugh and nodded. The two then whispered among themselves in the corner for a while, seemingly discussing something important. After a short while, the middle-aged man returned with Madam Ye. When he saw the bloodstains at Fan Xiaoxiao and the others' feet, he gave a half-smile and a snort.
"Hmph, you guys are quite bold. With bloodstains all the way, those beasts will be here soon. Remember what you said, we'll take care of the small fry. As for the important ones, you'd better leave me a breath."
After saying that, he limped into the cave, his figure soon disappearing into the darkness. The little mute stood in front of the cave, staring intently at Madam Ye without saying a word.
Just then, the middle-aged man's voice came from inside the cave.
"Xiaoyu, come in! Help Grandpa get some things." The little mute responded and turned to follow her inside.
Before long, the grandfather and grandson worked together to carry two large baskets of bamboo tubes out of the cave.
Fan Xiaoxiao curiously peered over and asked, "What is this?"
The middle-aged man wiped the sweat from his forehead and glanced at her: "Firecracker."
Firecrackers? Fan Xiaoxiao frowned. They must be the firecrackers over here.
"These are firecrackers that Grandpa improved; one can damage a small tree. When they arrive, we'll stand here, light the fuse on the bamboo tube, and throw it out. Remember, throw it towards where there are many people." Xiaoyu said this to Fan Xiaoxiao, as there were many bandits in Huilong Village. She was very worried about relying on the blind man alone.
Fan Xiaoxiao had no idea of Xiaoyu's worries. She was shocked by what Xiaoyu said. Wasn't this a small explosive device? That's incredible! My God, what's the point of fighting then! We've already won!
However, things weren't so rosy. Xiaoyu paused, then continued, "These firecrackers were made in time; they're made from the small firecrackers that big beast is getting married. Some might not make a sound. If you light one and it doesn't produce smoke, remember not to keep it with you. You must throw it. If you get hurt, we won't be responsible."
As expected! She knew it! Fan Xiaoxiao sighed and resignedly tied the old woman to the edge of the cave. As she passed Ye Niangzi, she glanced at her. After thinking for a moment, she finally spoke to her: "Thank you for saving me earlier."
Although this Boss Ye is ruthless, he has saved her twice after all. Once was for Ah Xiang and Ah Lan, and once was for Zong Yun Ti. In fact, if we add the time with Tie Ji, she already owes Boss Ye three life-saving favors.
Lady Ye tilted her head in her direction and said, "Three jars of wine."
"Huh?" Fan Xiaoxiao blinked, a little confused. Then she remembered that after selling this guy a hundred-tael silver note, she had mentioned that she could brew other fruit wines. She didn't expect that this guy had remembered.
Three cans of liquor? That's enough to buy her life three times over! ? ? Fan Xiaoxiao was speechless. She really didn't know if this big shot in front of her was truly addicted to alcohol or if her life was just too worthless? Or perhaps both?
Before she could think further, Madam Ye turned and left. With her back to Fan Xiaoxiao, she touched the wound on her shoulder. It was already aching; so much had happened today, the wound was probably reopened. She didn't have much medicine left in her pocket; it seemed she needed to find that guy as soon as possible.
A gentle night breeze blew, and the distant firelight was finally getting closer. Leading the group was naturally the chieftain of Huilong Village, whom Fan Xiaoxiao and the others had met not long ago. Behind him were many people, including Qin Gou Dan and the man with the mole.
They held torches, and the light cast shadows on their faces, making them look like ghostly soldiers just crawling out of hell. Under the cover of night, they appeared somewhat eerie.
The chieftain of Huilong Village had a gloomy face covered by a full beard, and his eyes were venomous and sinister. The torchlight cast an indistinct glow on his face. He glanced at the people in front of him and snorted.
"Hmph, I didn't expect that two women could cause such trouble. They actually survived the Cloud Ladder and even killed my good brother Iron Chicken."
He paused here, glancing again at the old woman at the very back and the severed head on the ground.
"In the end, you only managed to kill my brother by using Ah Zu as a shield. Ah Zu, you're so old. Why wasn't it you who died? You're just a woman anyway." The last sentence was spoken by the chief of Huilong Village to the old woman behind him. His words were cold, without a trace of a joke.
Fan Xiaoxiao frowned in disgust and glanced back at the old woman. Upon hearing this, the woman trembled violently. She shook her head slightly, her lips trembling as she stammered, "No...I, I didn't."
"You didn't! Then what are you doing now!" The chieftain of Huilong Village roared, and the old woman froze, seemingly unable to believe the meaning behind his words. She slightly raised her head and gave the chieftain of Huilong Village a deep look. Her voice was hoarse, and there seemed to be tears in her eyes.
"I...I am your great-grandmother! How could you..."
The chieftain of Huilong Village had no patience for the old woman. He frowned, took the bow and arrow from Qin Tiedan, drew the bow, and nocked the arrow. He seemed intent on killing the old woman himself! Fan Xiaoxiao was startled and instinctively pulled Ye Niangzi back.
"Sa"
The arrow left the bowstring and, unsurprisingly, pierced the old woman's heart.
"How...how could you..." The old woman looked down at her chest, which was bleeding profusely, in disbelief. Her voice trembled as she uttered these words before her body went limp and she breathed her last.
The chieftain of Huilong Village tossed the bow and arrow in his hand to Qin Gou Dan. Fan Xiaoxiao frowned as she looked at the scene before her, utterly shocked.
"Isn't she your great-grandmother...?"
The middle-aged man standing nearby heard her words and gave her a strange look. Only then did Fan Xiaoxiao realize that she had actually voiced the question that had been on her mind!
The chieftain of Huilong Village on the other side had obviously heard her words. He snorted coldly, showing no concern whatsoever about the matter.
"She's just a woman. Even if she gave birth to my father, she's still just a woman! If it weren't her, it would have been someone else. I'm only calling her 'Grandfather' out of respect. Don't think you're something special! Women are plentiful; if one dies, we can just go and snatch another. My brother died because she was in your hands!"
Hearing this absurd logic, Fan Xiaoxiao felt a twisting sensation in her stomach. A strange nausea welled up inside her, and her hand gripping Ye Niangzi's clothes tightened involuntarily. She muttered, "So disgusting..."
Fan Xiaoxiao's voice was very soft, and only Ye Niangzi beside her could hear it. Ye Niangzi's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she turned her face slightly towards Fan Xiaoxiao.
The chieftain of Huilong Village on the other side was still speaking: "Master Lu! I respect you because you are someone important! Since you have come here today, I will let bygones be bygones for the matter of you putting down the Cloud Ladder!"
After hearing what the chief of Huilong Village said, the middle-aged man called Master Lu sneered: "Tu Ban, I don't need your forgiveness! I've said it before, don't let me find out you have a chance to climb the Cloud Ladder alone, you're afraid."
Every time, I pulled Xiaoyu up with me, and I didn't lay a hand on her. But this time, it's a chance given by God! You've committed countless evils and deserve to die! Today, I will make you pay for my wife, children, and daughter-in-law with your life!
The chieftain of Huilong Village had a dark glint in his eyes, while Qin Tiegou beside him had a fierce expression.
"Chief! This old man doesn't know what's good for him! Fire the arrows!"
Fan Xiaoxiao's heart tightened. They were standing in an open area, and if the other side really fired arrows, they would become sitting ducks! She glanced at the expressions around her, and strangely enough, neither Master Lu, Xiaoyu, nor even Madam Ye showed any reaction to her words.
The chieftain on the other side spoke again, raising his hand and waving it to both sides.
"Chieftain!!!" Qin Tiedan was about to say something more, but only received a glare from Tu Ban. He gritted his teeth and retreated to the back. The people behind the chieftain automatically split into two groups, each holding a sharp weapon, which gleamed with a chilling light in the moonlight.
Tu Ban looked at the group of people in front of him and revealed a ferocious, bloodthirsty smile.
"Go, capture them alive."
(End of this chapter)
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