Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2218: Chapter 2217: I’ll Let You Go Right Now

”He is Xu Yi, a member of the Quanrong Clan, and he himself claims to be the cousin of the Quanrong Clan Leader. Since he recognized my mother, he also recognized me.” Fo Lanying’s voice sounded eerie.

”Because Zhou Shixuan and the Quanrong Clan have colluded, the Quanrong Clan Leader arranged for Xu Yi to assist Zhou Shixuan. He said that he met my mother when he and the Quanrong Clan Leader were young, and both pursued her at the same time, but my mother liked the Quanrong Clan Leader. They once hid their identities and apprenticed externally; he was my mother’s senior for a while.”

When mentioning her mother’s romances, Fo Lanying seemed very unnatural, finishing with a terse few sentences.

”I don’t like owing favors. He captured me without hurting me a bit and has been taking care of me diligently. I really don’t want to see him die here; let’s just count it as returning the favor.”

Si Yihuan held her hand and said, ”Thank you so much this time; you’ve helped me a lot.”

”It’s just repaying the favor to your family; it’s settled now.” She replied very straightforwardly.

Bai Ruozhu found the change in Fo Lanying’s personality quite refreshing, easily evoking goodwill.

The next day, Fo Lanying felt much better, and everyone sped up their journey. After two more days, they finally met up with Gao Zhou and the others.

”You finally made it! Help me think about what to do next!” A man without his outer garment greeted them eagerly, appearing very familiar—none other than Zhou Shixuan, whom they had captured as a hostage.

He was currently playing chess with Tang Feng, looking quite anxious from losing, and was probably wagering his clothing.

”He’s too good at chess. If I lose again, I’ll have to take off my underpants. There are ladies here, right? You wouldn’t want to see my flabby body, would you?” Zhou Shixuan grumbled.

Bai Ruozhu couldn’t help but laugh, ”The heir is quite self-aware.”

”Yes, I’m fat, so what? I’m not a pretty boy concerned with body image. Are you going to help or not?” Zhou Shixuan stomped his foot anxiously.

”Looks like you’re getting along quite well with everyone.” Bai Zepei said as he walked over.

Zhou Shixuan scratched his head, ”They are your friends, so it’s easy to strike up a conversation.”

”Why don’t you resent me for not killing Zhou Shibin?” Bai Zepei raised an eyebrow.

Zhou Shixuan glared at him angrily, ”What good would hating do? You guys captured me; am I supposed to fight you all? I don’t want to die.”

Jiang Yichun whispered to Bai Ruozhu, ”Zhou Shibin said his brother is a bum; I reckon he might not be able to beat his brother.”

Bai Ruozhu nodded, ”I can’t tell who is stronger, but Zhou Shixuan seems to be living more freely.”

”That’s because Zhou Shibin suffered a lot from you.” Jiang Yichun chimed in, smiling with a hint of indulgence.

Bai Ruozhu puckered her lips, ”I only made him suffer temporarily; his real misfortune lies in his own position and ambition. Never mind, let’s not talk about him, his stench always comes to mind.”

Especially considering her past life as a dentist, she could hardly stand people not brushing their teeth, let alone someone like Zhou Shibin who hadn’t brushed in ages, reeking when he opened his mouth.

Far away in Wangxiang City, nursing injuries, Zhou Shibin sneezed several times and muttered, ”Is someone cursing me?”

If he knew Bai Ruozhu’s current thoughts, he would definitely cry, ”This isn’t fair; you guys pointed my acupoint, preventing me from brushing my teeth and bathing. I’m the real victim!”

Bai Zepei had already reached Zhou Shixuan, stepping in to direct a move for him.

He just didn’t want Zhou Shixuan to undress, so as not to offend his sister’s and wife’s eyes.

Tang Feng saw the move and looked at him with some surprise, thinking to himself how brilliant it was, a move of survival from the brink.

Zhou Shixuan was delighted that Bai Zepei helped him in chess, his eyes squinting in cheer, though when he saw Bai Zepei’s attention on the chessboard, a glint of cold light flickered in his eyes.

Suddenly, he turned around sharply, his thick hand reaching for Bai Zepei’s neck, ”No one move! I don’t want to hurt him; just let me go and that’s it!”

Bai Zepei’s eyes flashed mockingly, ”Think you can handle me?”

”Don’t move, otherwise my strength is enough to break your neck.” Zhou Shixuan suddenly felt panicked.

Bai Ruozhu appeared relaxed, knowing her older brother was a member of Jiuli Weitang; if he was afraid of someone like Zhou Shixuan, he might as well go home and train for a few more years before coming out again.

The last time her brother was captured, it was mainly because of a spy in their midst, with the barrier being sabotaged and under attack from many enemies; he prioritized protecting Si Yihuan to escape.

If Zhou Shixuan could handle him now, he was too naïve!

”Alright, go on then.” Bai Ruozhu said with a smile.

Zhou Shixuan froze, uncertain of such easy release—could there be a trick? Now he felt unsure.

”I’ll take him along and leave. You stay put till I’m far; I’ll let him go naturally.”

”You can leave by yourself now; no one will stop you. My word is guaranteed, but if you have to take me with you, don’t blame me for being unkind.” Bai Zepei’s voice rang.

Zhou Shixuan was nervous, trying to tighten his grip on Bai Zepei to silence him, but found his hand trembling, unable to exert any force.

”Aren’t you leaving? Stop getting in the way.” Si Yihuan looked displeasedly at his hand clutching Bai Zepei’s neck.

”...”

Bai Zepei smiled at Si Yihuan; she understood his meaning and employed her recently practiced divine sense attack method. Suddenly, Zhou Shixuan screamed in pain, clutching his head, releasing his hold on Bai Zepei.

”Second sister-in-law is amazing.” Bai Ruozhu praised with a smile.

Si Yihuan smiled modestly, ”I still have a long way to go; that can only deal with someone like him.”

Zhou Shixuan’s headache subsided quickly, and hearing Si Yihuan’s words enraged him to kill—a match for someone like him? Wasn’t his martial arts decent?

”Alright, we’re leaving soon; can’t be bothered taking such a burden with us; you better hurry up and scram.” Bai Ruozhu told Zhou Shixuan.

He tried to use Bai Zepei as leverage but failed; they hadn’t retaliated, just let him go—Zhou Shixuan felt increasingly uneasy and began to sob.

”Are you going to kill me? Please don’t kill me; I’ll give you whatever you want; I don’t want to die!”

Bai Ruozhu’s mouth twitched; his subordinates couldn’t use inner strength for a month, so Bai Ruozhu’s group wasn’t worried about them chasing after, making it unnecessary to keep him as a hostage. But this guy feared death to such an extent; he certainly didn’t disappoint the name ”bum.”

Bai Ruozhu deeply felt she had misjudged this one, looking at it wrong.

”Enough, let’s go; he can choose to leave or not.” Jiang Yichun disliked seeing men sobbing, saying impatiently.