“There were some people dressed in white cloth who wandered around Liujia Village all day long. Behind them was a large mountain, and I don’t know what kind of animals were raised on it. Strange noises could be heard from time to time!”
Meng Anshi spoke in a shaky voice, saying that Liu Family Village had seemed strange at the time, but he hadn't thought much of it, which later left a hidden danger. Xie Yuancheng told him to catch his breath and go back to rest.
"We don't have many soldiers left to lead, so we'll have to ask the Earth God for help," the teacher said after a moment's thought, and Xie Yuancheng agreed.
It was rare for him to let me stay by the teacher's side and help him and Lingwu remove pests. After we went out, I saw him mounting his horse to leave, and I quickly went to stop him.
"Where are you going? Take me with you~" I didn't want him to leave. Xie Yuancheng, that scoundrel, I don't know what method he used, but he just wanted to see me.
"Ying'er~" Xie Yuancheng jumped off his horse, hugged me and kissed me: "I'll go ask the Earth God. They live very close by. You stay with your teacher and help him. Don't run around."
"Who is the Earth God?" This name sounded too strange. Xie Yuancheng just looked at me and smiled, then mounted his horse and rode away.
"That's too much! You always try to control me. Next time, I'll ride off in style and leave you watching!"
"Madam, stop complaining and come help!" Lin Chao called from the side, and I followed the teacher over.
The whole army got infected, and the teacher eventually removed the parasites from everyone, including me! I was really angry. I was wearing a chain on my wrist, which the shopkeeper's wife gave me.
"These people are so annoying! I'm going to get revenge!" I coughed a few times while hugging the blanket. Lingwu was leaning against a wooden stick, also very weak.
"Sister-in-law, you've done a great job this time. Let the Earth God and the others go and give us a good beating first. We'll drink the medicine to completely expel the parasites first."
His voice was so soft, and I felt uncomfortable all over. The teacher also had worms on him. He and Lin Chao went to brew some medicine, and after I drank it, I felt cold air coming out of my body.
“I remember now, when Anshi came back, they brought insects with them and happened to encounter a giant python and a messenger insect in the fire, and the insects were passed on to everyone.”
“My good disciple is still very clever. That little bastard Yuan Cheng actually said you were just a pretty face. We need to teach him a lesson when we get back.”
I was so embarrassed by the teacher's praise that I leaned against the ground and hugged my blanket to sleep. When I woke up, the blanket was covered with bugs, and the other soldiers started yelling too.
"Boom boom boom!" The teacher was beating the drum: "The fire is lit now. Everyone, take turns throwing your blankets into the fire to dry."
I was worried; it was already dawn and Xie Yuancheng still hadn't returned: "What about the bugs on his body?"
"Don't worry, sister-in-law. My senior brother is a shrewd man. He's even faster at eliminating pests. He's probably living a carefree life right now."
"I'm suffering here, while Xie Yuancheng dares to go off and live a carefree life. I'll show him what I'm capable of!"
"Ying'er!" Xie Yuancheng's voice came from behind. I ran over to check on him and was relieved to see that he was alright.
"I'll let you off this time since you're so weak!" He led me onto the stage, while Ling Wu laughed below.
I slapped my forehead. This young man is with Lu Fengjun now. He was probably tricked by Xie Yuancheng back then, which is why he's been subtly trying to upset me.
"Ying'er~ I didn't blame you, don't hit my head." Xie Yuancheng reached out and rubbed my head, and I pulled his hand to go up on stage.
"Everyone should go back and rest for a few days. Once you're better, we'll proceed according to the original plan."
"My lord!" The soldiers below were all pale-faced, but they still insisted on going: "We are all very strong, this is nothing to us!"
"Yes!" some people in the crowd began to echo. I really couldn't understand where Xie Yuancheng got so many loyal soldiers.
They must be resentful, Xie Yuancheng told them to calm down: "You've all followed me through thick and thin, I can't possibly disregard your safety."
You must stay alive so you can reunite with your families and then take revenge on those who wronged you!
"Yes!" The people below were trembling, but they remained kneeling.
Xie Yuancheng told me to go back with Ling Wu and Lin Chao, but I clung to his waist and wouldn't let go: "You scumbag!"
"Ying'er, don't wrong me. Look, they've all left. You're already weak, so let me and the teacher go."
"Hmph! When I get back, I'll just find a street, sit down, and flirt with every handsome man and woman who passes by!"
"You dare!" Xie Yuancheng's eyes widened. I snorted and let go, and he quickly pulled me closer: "Fine, I'll go, but don't regret it!"
"I won't regret it!" Hearing that we could go, I happily pulled him down the stairs. After a few steps, my legs were really trembling. I don't know what kind of insect this was.
The thought of having bugs on me makes me want to get my revenge! They're pests, and I have the chain on my wrist. If the shopkeeper's wife is right, I can become famous overnight!
"Haha." I laughed out loud, thinking of how Xie Yuancheng worshipped me.
"Ying'er~ You're dreaming. I'll always worship you." Xie Yuancheng carried me up, and I leaned against his back. He wasn't as strong as before, but he still insisted on carrying me down.
"Put me down, it's not like I can't walk~"
"Don't get off yet. We'll feel very uncomfortable once we get on the horse. Don't talk now, save your energy."
I hugged his shoulders tightly, and after we mounted the horse, I felt nauseous as soon as it started running. Xie Yuancheng looked unwell too; it was the first time I'd ever seen him like this, and it broke my heart.
The horse was slow, so I held the reins with him. No wonder he didn't want me to go; the journey was too arduous!
Fortunately, Liujia Village wasn't far. We walked slowly, but it still took us an hour. When we arrived, I dismounted and vomited. Xie Yuancheng wasn't very strong, so he leaned on me and handed me a handkerchief with trembling hands.
We're truly in dire straits now, supporting each other to move forward. The teacher isn't doing well either; I'm propping myself up, waiting to see them suffer!
When I got to the village entrance, I saw a few little beggars playing. The stench emanating from them made me vomit again.
"Haha~ They really came! Father and Mother, we can finally live a good life. I want to be the little prince."
"Mother, I want to be a little princess, no, I want to marry this man, he's so handsome!"
"Mother, I want to get married too!"
A woman with an unfriendly expression came out of the house. She sneered when she saw us. Several little girls surrounded her. She swung the stick in her hand, and the little girls immediately cried and screamed, crawling back to the village.
"Lord Anle, you've finally arrived~" Her voice was charming, but her appearance was truly unsightly and didn't match the description at all.
When I looked over, I saw her glaring at me fiercely, as if she wanted to peel my skin off. Xie Yuancheng gripped the Nine Profound Sword tightly and pulled me back.
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