The End Times as a Song

Chapter 41 Outsmarting

"Aran, don't be angry...! It was all my idea... I was just worried about your health! You can't see now, so even if you know Huan'er left Fangcao Village, what can you do? It's all in vain."

With a sudden burst of courage, Zheyi spoke his mind.

"If what you're saying is true, does that mean we should just let Huan'er do whatever she wants?"

"That's not it either...?"

In less than a quarter of an hour, Broken Wings was back to square one, losing all its former imposing manner. Broken Wings could only purse its lips and rub its hands together to ease the awkward atmosphere.

“Mother Ran, I originally wanted to tell you that Sister Huan’er left the village, but Uncle Zhe wouldn’t let me. At first, I didn’t know why. But now that I’ve heard what Uncle Zhe said, I think I can understand what he did…?”

At that moment, Xiong Xi couldn't wait to throw off the covers and pop out of bed to help Zheyi out of his predicament.

"Xiong Xi, you're here too...?"

Xiao Yuanran was curious about the sudden appearance of the bear.

"Mother Ran, the one hiding under the covers just now was me. I thought you knew it was me, and you didn't recognize me?"

Xiong Xi quickly stood up to explain.

"Go away, go away! What do you mean, 'take out'? Xiong Xi, you brat, what nonsense are you spouting? Don't take advantage of your mother."

When Zheyi heard Xiong Xi's rabid words, he became agitated and scolded Xiong Xi.

"Uncle Zhe, I didn't..."

Xiong Xi gave an awkward laugh to ease the tension.

"Xiong Xi, are you with them, making a fool of me?"

Xiao Yuanran asked Xiong Xi a question with a solemn expression and a meaningful look.

"No, I wouldn't dare, Mother Ran, you've misunderstood?"

Xiong Xi quickly waved his hand, explaining anxiously.

"Woman, please get my cane."

Xiao Yuanran grew anxious and gave an order to her mother-in-law.

"Aran...? Will you listen to me?"

Seeing that Xiao Yuanran was anxious, Zheyi immediately stepped forward to stop her.

"Ran Niang, what are you trying to do...?"

The old woman looked at Xiao Yuanran with great confusion.

"I need to find Huan'er...!"

Xiao Yuanran clenched her fists and shouted sharply.

"This is absolutely unacceptable...!"

The woman stepped forward to advise Xiao Yuanran.

Why not...?

Xiao Yuanran countered with a question to her mother-in-law.

"Can things be the same as before? Ran Niang, you have to listen to us this time. You can't see now, and you have trouble walking. How are you going to find Huan Yatou?"

Seeing Xiao Yuanran like this, her mother-in-law felt sorry for her and patiently explained.

"I don't care, I have to find Huan'er. As long as Huan'er isn't in the Fangcao Village barrier, my heart will be hanging in suspense, and I won't be able to have a moment's peace."

Xiao Yuanran looked dejected, her eyes were vacant, tears welled up in her eyes, she clutched her heart, her body trembling uncontrollably, almost unable to stand.

“Aran…”

"Go away, I'm fine..."

Zheyi rushed forward to help her. But she pushed him away and scolded him sharply. Zheyi lowered his head guiltily.

“But once you leave Fangcao Village, your own safety will be in question. How can we feel at ease letting you leave Fangcao Village?”

"Women, I know you're worried about me, but...!"

"Stop talking, Ran Niang. Since you know we're worried about you, why won't you listen to us?"

"Woman, you don't understand, I have my own unavoidable difficulties."

“What hardship could you possibly have that’s more important than your life? Ran, last time you went blind because of Huan’er. Are you going to leave the village again this time? Who knows what might happen? Please listen to us just this once, I’m begging you.”

“Yes, Ran’s mother, please promise us you’ll wait a few more days. Maybe Sister Huan’er will come back. If Sister Huan’er doesn’t come back, Xiong Xi will go with you to find her…”

"Xiong Xi, if you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all. If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all. What you say is half pleasant to hear and half unpleasant to hear..."

"Uncle Zhe, how should we say it? You know, we bear people are not good with words."

"Then don't speak. Nobody thinks you're mute."

"Alright, all of you, stop talking. My mind is made up. I absolutely cannot let anything happen to Huan'er while I'm in charge."

“Aran…”

“Ran’s mother…”

“Ran Niang…”

Upon hearing this, Zheyi panicked and stood up to stop Xiao Yuanran. Xiongxi also hurriedly got out of bed to stop Xiao Yuanran. The old woman also stepped forward to stop Xiao Yuanran. Xiao Yuanran waved her hand at them and sprinkled a handful of powder. Zheyi, Xiongxi, and the old woman all staggered and fell to the ground instantly.

“I’m sorry, I know you mean well, but I can’t abandon my Huan’er. Last time she almost lost her life. It’s the same this time. No matter what happens to her, I have to go find her and bring her back myself.”

After Xiao Yuanran finished speaking, she put her hands together in a gesture of orchid fingers, spun them quickly, and pushed them forward. Immediately, a cloud of yellowish-brown smoke appeared in front of her, and soon a cute ginseng spirit appeared.

"Xiao Yuanran, why did you summon me?"

"Zilian, take the Heart-Slaying Staff."

"Heart-Piercing Staff, what do you want to do? Your eyes look strange, what happened?"

"You're blind, you can't see, so you don't need to look anymore?"

"Who hurt you like this?"

"Stop talking, Zilian, come with me to find Huan'er?"

"What happened to Huan'er?"

"I don't know, but I have a bad feeling."

"Alright! I'll take you to find Huan'er right now."