Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2243: Chapter 2242: Infighting

Near the Fire-Thunder Formation campsite, Fo Lanying walked angrily forward, completely unaware of a man relieving himself by the roadside. The man turned suddenly and bumped into her.

”Are you blind?” Fo Lanying was already irritated, and her temper flared.

The man hurriedly pulled up his pants, and Fo Lanying widened her eyes. What was this situation?

The corner of her eye caught sight of the wet spot under a nearby tree, and she instantly understood what was happening.

Was he peeing there, and she just charged right in front of him? How awkward was that? But in broad daylight, couldn’t this man find a more discreet place?

Thinking of this, Fo Lanying became even more annoyed. ”Who are you? Why are you wandering around here?”

The man glared back angrily but, upon seeing Fo Lanying’s face, his expression instantly changed.

”Oh, it’s the Shadow Princess; I was being disrespectful, please forgive me.” The man clasped his fists and bowed.

It’s said that one shouldn’t strike a smiling person. Fo Lanying hesitated for a moment, then recognized him. Wasn’t this one of the generals guarding the formation? Seemed like his name was Yuan Licheng!

”Shadow Princess, why are you here? Is there something happening?” Yuan Licheng looked at Fo Lanying’s face, his eyes revealing eagerness. Moments ago, Fo Lanying had bumped into his embrace, and though it was just a fleeting moment, the feeling of having a beauty in his arms was wonderful, making him want to embrace her again.

Fo Lanying, having passed the Enlightenment Tablet’s test, had a much stronger Divine Sense than most, easily noticing Yuan Licheng’s change in emotion and the brightness in his eyes as he looked at her.

She felt somewhat nauseated because he had just been peeing and pulling up his pants nearby. However, in just a second, she suppressed the disgust in her heart. He was one of the formation’s guardians; perhaps he knew of any loopholes in the Array that could be useful?

Unable to make progress with You Meng, she had to find another path.

”It’s nothing. I’m an outsider after all, not really happy being here.” Fo Lanying showed a pitiful expression, her eyes slightly reddening.

”What happened? Did someone bully you? If they’re disrespectful to you, I’ll teach them a lesson!” Seeing Fo Lanying like this, Yuan Licheng immediately felt protective.

Fo Lanying didn’t mention that You Meng didn’t believe her, just shook her head and said, ”It’s nothing, you go ahead, don’t delay your duties.”

”No rush, I’m on break now, would you like something to eat?” Yuan Licheng looked eagerly at Fo Lanying.

”Hmm.”

Yuan Licheng immediately went to catch some game, returned, lit a fire, and started preparing roast meat for Fo Lanying.

After the meal, Fo Lanying and Yuan Licheng became acquainted. With her making efforts to improve his impression of her, by the end of the meal, Yuan Licheng’s gaze was even more eager.

...

Three days later, Bai Ruozhu and the others welcomed back several Jiuli who managed to return. Bai Ruozhu still insisted they were not in a hurry to break the Fire-Thunder Formation, but some were already losing patience.

”If you’re afraid of death, then don’t go. You’re not a Jiuli anyway, so of course, you’re not in a hurry. Our relatives are stuck in the clan; how can we not be anxious?” A woman named Zhu Ning, who had come back later, shouted.

Bai Ruozhu glared coldly, ”Where were you when I was risking my life against the Quanrong Clan? What right do you have to criticize me? You can say I’m not a Jiuli, but who says my relatives aren’t in the Jiuli Clan? My parents, grandmother, aunt, and two sons are in there. If I’m not anxious, why am I staying here?”

”What are you anxious about? It’s been days, and you keep saying ’wait, wait, wait,’ but no one knows what we’re waiting for! Who knows if you’ve made a deal with the Quanrong Clan? Maybe your family is the spies within the clan!” Zhu Ning loudly criticized.

With a crisp sound, Bi Tao slapped Zhu Ning hard across the face.

”Shut up, are you a mad dog? If you’re angry, direct it at the Quanrong. How many Quanrong have you killed? What contributions have you made? What gives you the right to speak about Ruozhu? I even suspect you’re the spy!” Bi Tao’s lips trembled with anger.

”You dare hit me?” Zhu Ning shrieked, throwing two Mechanical Puppets out, while Bi Tao was not to be outdone and prepared to release her Mechanical Puppet.

Fen Jizhi suddenly rushed between them, sharply reprimanding, ”Stop it, if you can’t get along, then leave. What time is it to be causing internal strife!”

Though his words seemed directed at both, he was actually scolding Zhu Ning. Zhu Ning’s face turned red and white in anger, stamping her feet. ”Are you all crazy? Listening to an outsider, do we in the Wei Hall have no strategy?”

Xiu Shao’s face darkened, ”It’s not your place to comment on the affairs of Wei Hall.”

Zhu Ning’s face became even uglier, seeing no one come to her aid, ”Fine, then I’ll go. I’ll find my own way to save them!”

She collected her Mechanical Puppets and turned to leave.

”Zhu Ning, you can’t just wander off alone!” someone called out, but Zhu Ning paid no heed and ran even faster.

Fen Jizhi looked at Bai Ruozhu and said, ”Don’t take it to heart.”

”It’s alright, I can’t be bothered with it,” Bai Ruozhu replied calmly.

”Jizhi, is it okay for Zhu Ning to just leave like that? Should we not look for her?” someone asked worriedly.

Fen Jizhi frowned, ”Everyone should focus on their own tasks, and try not to scatter.”

Meanwhile, Zhu Ning moved quickly and was soon close to the Fire-Thunder Formation. Suddenly feeling nervous, she stopped in her tracks.

She looked around, pondering how to break the Fire-Thunder Formation, when a shadow flashed by. Before she could react, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted.

An elderly woman emerged, kicked her, then let out a few sinister laughs, using her only remaining arm to drag Zhu Ning deeper into the forest.

...

Bai Ruozhu and Jiang Yichun took the opportunity to return to the Space, played with Little Dengdeng for a while, and after coaxing him to sleep, they became worried again.

”I’m really worried about my parents,” Bai Ruozhu said. ”But there’s nothing I can do. Without a safe plan, I don’t want everyone to take unnecessary risks.”

Jiang Yichun held her in his arms, gently stroking her hair, ”Don’t worry, they are safe for now.”

This was why Bai Ruozhu still managed to stay calm.

”The matter of breaking the formation is being studied by the Wei Hall. Don’t pressure yourself too much,” Jiang Yichun reassured.

Bai Ruozhu nodded. She understood the logic, but with her family and kids in the Jiuli Clan, she couldn’t fully calm down.

At this time, in the Jiuli Clan Assembly Hall, Clan Leader Su and several elders were discussing how to handle the current crisis.

”When the Heavenly Fire attacked, I saw Fen Jizhi and their group. Fortunately, the children got out safely,” the Third Elder remarked with emotion.

”We must quickly organize. Once they break the formation, we must immediately go out and support them,” Clan Leader Su said.