Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2239: Chapter 2238: Fire Attack Method

Nightfall descended, and the streets of Duanyang City saw fewer and fewer pedestrians. Every household lit candles, and in a secluded corner, someone received a secret order and quickly shed their outer garment, revealing the distinctive attire of the Quanrong Clan.

Simultaneously, the Quanrong infiltrators within this city set into motion, heading stealthily towards the inn where Bai Ruozhu and the others were staying.

Meanwhile, You Meng remained at the Fire-Thunder Formation, coldly smirking at the moon, ”Tonight is bound to be a bloodstained night.”

Not far behind him, Fo Lanying frowned tightly, deeply anxious at the moment, contemplating how to escape to Duanyang City to deliver a message.

”What? Are you worried?” You Meng suddenly turned to look at her and asked.

Fo Lanying quickly concealed her emotions, saying, ”With the way they treated me, what is there to worry about? It’s just a shame I promised my mother to avenge my brother, yet I can’t personally kill that Jiang Yichun.”

You Meng laughed heartily, ”You are my blood. It’s normal for the Jiuli Clan to hate you, but I truly loved your mother. If I hadn’t been severely injured in an assassination years ago, your mother wouldn’t have mistakenly thought I was dead, enduring humiliation to return to Jiuli, just hoping to leave a legacy for me.”

Thinking of Du Fei, You Meng’s expression softened, ”I wonder how your mother is now. We must rescue her this time.”

”And what after rescuing her? Don’t you already have a wife? What will become of my mother?” Fo Lanying said bluntly.

You Meng wasn’t angry, and stroked her head, ”You’re just like your mother, with a fiery temper at such a young age. Rest assured, though I can only make her my concubine, I will never mistreat her.”

Fo Lanying sneered, ”The Jiuli Clan does not acknowledge concubines. My foster father never married another woman.”

”How can that foolish simpleton compare to me? I’m a person destined for great things; these matters cannot affect the grand scheme. Ying’er, be sensible and don’t anger your father.” You Meng’s tone became more severe.

Fo Lanying bowed her head, ”Yes, Father, your daughter will not bring it up again.”

Seeing her like this, You Meng felt satisfied but also realized she had been mistreated over the years. After some thought, he said, ”Send someone to accompany you to Duanyang City. If you wish to kill Jiang Yichun personally, let them capture him alive for you. Don’t let him die too easily; your brother’s revenge must be fulfilled!”

”Yes, I’ve noted it, Father!” Fo Lanying suppressed her excitement, knowing she could finally contribute; even if she couldn’t prevent the Quanrong Clan’s attack, at least she could help in some way.

Soon, Fo Lanying instructed someone to escort her to Duanyang City, where the Quanrong Clan had begun attacking the inn.

”Princess, we’ve fallen into a trap. Jiang Yichun and the others aren’t at the inn!” A subordinate hurriedly reported.

”What? They’re not at the inn?” Fo Lanying was elated; her worries were unfounded. Bai Ruozhu is so clever, especially with Wei Hall’s people assisting, how could they be ambushed?

The subordinate thought she was angry and swiftly said, ”Others are searching throughout the city. Duanyang City is only so big; we’ll definitely find them!”

”Good, good.” Fo Lanying felt worried again; she couldn’t find Bai Ruozhu, so how could she help? If they were found, wouldn’t they be in danger nevertheless?

Unknown to her, at that moment, Bai Ruozhu and his group were quickly deploying mechanical tools and other offensive equipment at the edge of the Fire-Thunder Formation.

”Master, indeed, the Quanrong Clan attacked the inn and is now searching citywide, declaring they will track us all down,” Jianqi appeared and reported quietly.

Bai Ruozhu laughed, ”No need for them to track us; aren’t we showing up ourselves?”

Xiu Shao chuckled, giving her a thumbs-up, ”You played this move well. Who would’ve thought you truly led them to Duanyang City, but our target isn’t them.”

”Whether or not today is successful, let’s first test our fire attack plan,” Bai Ruozhu said.

Fen Jizhi nodded to everyone, ”The Mechanists are ready; release the kerosene!”

The clicking sounds echoed as the prepared mechanical tools were activated, armed with kerosene explosives.

”Ignite!” Fen Jizhi commanded again, and one by one the kerosene bombs were lit, ”Fire!”

Bai Ruozhu felt a slight warmth on her cheeks from the flames, attesting to the intensity of the kerosene bombs.

Burning kerosene bombs shot out, with each machine targeting different positions; the bombs didn’t explode on impact but quickly ignited on the ground.

Given the grass and wood here, dried leaves and branches easily caught fire.

The Jiuli Clan mechanists, extraordinary as they were, had no difficulty creating such launching devices, not even needing to invest much effort; they could discard them once used without hesitation.

Bi Tao and other mechanists operated the mechanical triggers, while others assisted with ignition. Due to the formidable fire from the kerosene bombs, Bi Tao’s hair became singed and curled from the flames, but she paid no mind, focusing on controlling the mechanism to launch the bombs continuously.

Bai Ruozhu was cautious too, scattering drug powder into the air, but the weather was unpredictable, and the wind blew toward the northwest, dispersing most of the powder.

Soon, the fire-blazing kerosene bombs triggered explosions within the Fire-Thunder Formation, followed by second and third explosive sounds...

”Damn, it’s the Jiuli Clan! Kill those little ants!” exclaimed You Meng, who was shaken by the explosions and furiously shouted.

”Yes, the subordinates accept the order.”

”Yes, the elderly will go shortly.”

The speakers were an elderly man and woman from the Quanrong Clan who had met Bai Ruozhu’s group before; their figures flashed and appeared several meters away, exhibiting impressive agility and martial skills!

”Wei Hall personnel, prepare to form a formation; someone’s coming,” Bai Ruozhu instructed, sensing the formidable aura approaching. As she spoke, two gray dots expanded rapidly, entering her view.

”Achun, it’s those two experts,” Bai Ruozhu said.

Jiang Yichun smirked, ”Last time we thought they were ordinary people; this time we won’t let them off easily. I’ll take on the old man; you handle the old woman, how about it?”

”Sure, I was just hoping to compare poison skills with her,” Bai Ruozhu chuckled, noting that the old man seemed to have rid himself of Xiaomao’s poison.

Though she’d only used a little poison via Xiaomao to incapacitate them, ordinary people couldn’t dispel Xiaomao’s poisonous insect poison, so she looked forward to contesting with the old woman.

Fen Jizhi watched the two, resigned, ”You can have your fun fight; we’re just miserably playing with fire until our skin peels.”

”Protect them well. If the opponents are too powerful, we’ll retreat as planned.” Bai Ruozhu suddenly stated seriously.