readsfreenovel Chapter 553 They wouldn't drag Bai Yue down with them in a double suicide pact, would they?
Chapter 553 They wouldn't drag Bai Yue down with them in a double suicide pact, would they?
Yuwen Cheng, who had been punched, grimaced and rubbed his arm, but still tried to argue.
"Senior Sister, please calm down! Please calm down! Doctor Lu is here to keep an eye on things... Doctor Lu is a steady and respectful person. With him here, he can definitely keep an eye on A-Yi and prevent him from doing anything reckless..."
"steady?"
Before he could finish speaking, Fu Xiuyu, who was standing to the side, crossed his arms and sneered, his tone full of sarcasm.
"My junior brother, he might have been considered a proper and upright gentleman before, but ever since he met Xiaoyue, I think the little bit of Confucian classics and medical principles in his head has been completely eaten away by dogs..."
"You brat, how dare you talk to your junior brother like that!"
Before Fu Xiuyu could finish speaking, Fu Wenzhu smacked him on the back of the head.
"Grandpa, I didn't say anything wrong!"
The other person rubbed the spot where they had been hit and spoke reproachfully.
"Now, in front of Xiaoyue, he's no different from that kid Ayi. You still expect him to stop him? It's good enough if he doesn't join in the fun!"
Yuwen Cheng was rendered speechless by Fu Xiuyu's retort, his face turning red and white in turns. He had no choice but to bring out another "protection," his voice becoming even weaker.
“That… Ling Xuzi, and his brother, they rushed after them to find them just now. Didn’t they keep saying they were Xiaoyue’s servants? Shouldn’t they be able to protect Xiaoyue and prevent Ayi and Lu Wangyou from being too presumptuous?”
Upon hearing this, Yaksha finally couldn't help but shake his head, then slowly opened his mouth, pouring even more cold water on the situation.
"Brother Yuwen, you're too superficial in your judgment of people. In my opinion, those two lads are the most dangerous!"
She paused, glanced at everyone, and continued.
"Don't be fooled by their seemingly respectful and submissive demeanor. When they stare at Xiaoyue, their eyes are practically gleaming with greed!"
As soon as Yaksha finished speaking, Rakshasa nodded as well.
"I don't think they're going to protect anyone at all; they're clearly going to join the 'battle'! They might just turn into two starving wolf cubs in a minute, determined to devour Little Yue'er, bones and scraps!"
The courtyard fell silent instantly upon hearing this.
Yuwen Xiao was so angry that his chest heaved, and he raised his hand to hit Yuwen Cheng again.
"Honestly, you were right there, why didn't you stop them? Now look what's happened, a pack of hungry wolves surrounding Xiaoyue, who knows what kind of trouble they're going to cause!"
Yuwen Cheng was so frightened that he quickly backed away, repeatedly begging for mercy.
"Senior sister, don't hit them! Don't hit them! This isn't entirely my fault! Besides, Xiaoyue is very capable; maybe she can turn the tables and deal with them?"
"tidy?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but sigh. Given Bai Yue's soft-hearted nature, she might easily be fooled by those wolf cubs.
Just then, Mo Qingyan suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a touch of calm authority.
"The most urgent task is to find them and make sure they are safe and sound. We can deal with other things later."
"it is good!"
Upon hearing this, everyone agreed that it made sense, and they immediately split up to search for Bai Yue and the others inside and outside the inn.
However, they searched almost the entire inn and even the surrounding streets and alleys, but they couldn't find a trace of the five people.
When everyone returned to the courtyard, the flickering candlelight in the lanterns illuminated the anxious expressions on everyone's faces.
Yuwen Ze grabbed Yuwen Xiao's sleeve and whispered in her ear.
"Mother, do you think... what if A-Yi tries to take those two down with him? They're his own brothers, what if..."
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Yuwen Xiao immediately interrupted his son, his brows furrowing even more.
"Isn't Xiaoyue with them? She always knows what she's doing and will never let them do something so ridiculous as to kill each other!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Yuwen Cheng, who was standing next to her, turned pale and muttered to himself.
"What if they go crazy and drag Xiaoyue down with them in a suicide pact? Now, the three brothers, plus Xiaoyue, wouldn't that make them all together..."
"You shut up right now!"
Yuwen Xiao was furious upon hearing this, and without saying a word, he turned around and slapped Yuwen Cheng.
"Can't you see everyone's anxious? Can't you say something auspicious?"
While this family was making a scene, everyone else present was just as uneasy as they were.
Everyone was on tenterhooks, fearing that the jealous boys might cause too much trouble and lead to some irreparable accident.
It wasn't until noon the next day, when sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows, that Bai Yue's figure finally appeared slowly at the entrance of the courtyard from the previous day.
"Godmother!"
As soon as Yuwen Tianle, who was waiting in the courtyard, saw her, his eyes lit up instantly, and like a happy little bird, he immediately rushed over.
But the next moment, Yuwen Yi stepped in front of Bai Yue and picked him up.
"You brat, how old are you and still need to be carried! Can't you see your godmother is tired?"
As Yuwen Yi said this, a hint of tension was hidden in his eyes, and his gaze unconsciously swept over Bai Yue.
"Silly uncle, I'm only 5 years old, I'm still a little kid!"
Yuwen Tianle pouted in dissatisfaction, patted Yuwen Yi's shoulder with her small hand, and looked at the broken skin on the corner of his mouth. She couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"Silly uncle, how did you get your mouth injured? Hey, why are those uncles injured on their faces too!"
As he spoke, he pointed with his little finger at Ling Xuzi and Hua Mu'an, who were not far away.
Hua Mu'an had a noticeable bruise at the corner of his eye, as if he had been punched, and Ling Xuzi had a shallow bruise on his chin, as if he had been bitten.
Only Lu Wangyou remained unchanged, except for the fine blood vessels in her eyes, indicating that she had not slept all night.
"Aren't we having a martial arts competition?"
Yuwen Yi's eyes flickered for a moment, then he straightened his neck, looked at the two men, and snorted coldly, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance.
"It's a pity that we fought to a draw. We'll have to fight again next time to find out who's better!"
Ling Xuzi and Hua Mu'an remained silent, simply watching Yuwen Yi calmly. The hostility from yesterday was gone from their eyes; instead, after last night's competition, they felt an inexplicable sense of closeness to the young man before them.
"Grandpas, grandmas, uncles, and aunts, my godmother and the others are back!"
At this moment, Yuwen Tianle turned his head and shouted loudly at the courtyard behind him, his voice carrying a strong penetrating force.
Yuwen Xiao and Mo Qingyan, who were just about to mobilize their respective manor's manpower to expand the search area, rushed out immediately upon hearing this, their faces full of surprise.
"Oh my god, Xiaoyue, you're finally back!"
Mo Qingyan and Yuwen Xiao quickly walked over, grabbed Bai Yue's hand, their voices filled with lingering fear.
"Where did you go yesterday? Why are you only coming back now? We thought something had happened to you!"
The crowd that followed also gathered around, their eyes all fixed on Bai Yue and the others, clearly waiting for a reasonable explanation.
Bai Yue opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but her throat moved without making a sound immediately.
Seeing this, Lu Wangyou stepped forward at the right moment, with his usual gentle smile on his face, and calmly explained.
"Please don't worry, everyone. It's our fault for making you all anxious. The reason for this is that yesterday, Master Yuwen, Lingxuzi, and Hua Mu'an suddenly decided to have a martial arts match. However, they were afraid that fighting in the inn would hurt innocent people and damage their property, so they went to a secluded place in the nearby mountains to have their match."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Xuzi also spoke up.
"Master Yuwen's martial arts are superb. My brother and I fought him for hundreds of rounds and were evenly matched. In addition, the moonlight was dim and it was inconvenient to travel, so we rested in the mountains for a night."