Abandoned Woman Busy Farming

Chapter 2315: Chapter 2314: Tu City

The chieftain of the Yueqiu Tribe stared fixedly at Fang Qing, unable to look away. Soon, he angrily asked, ”Who wounded him like this? Who?”

Ma Tongfang’s expression remained unchanged as he said, ”It’s good he’s still alive; otherwise, could you have restrained him? If he escapes again, don’t come looking for me.”

Although the chieftain of Yueqiu Tribe felt reluctant upon hearing this, he still acquiesced to Ma Tongfang’s words. After all, he struggled to confine Fang Qing, having let him escape twice.

Ma Qing was covered in blood, filthy all over, looking extremely miserable. Bai Ruozhu couldn’t see his face clearly, but felt he was not quite the same as the Fang Qing she had seen before. Could this be an imposter?

She quickly dismissed this thought; if it were fake, how could the Luo Family not notice? Especially since the Luo Family was so close to him.

”Alright, what has the chieftain decided? Will you surrender?” Ma Tongfang asked.

”Chieftain, you must not! What will happen to the people after the surrender of Xunyang City? And will the revenge for the slain leader go unanswered?” the Iron Cavalry Deputy Team asked anxiously.

The chieftain appeared conflicted, but soon his expression turned resolute, showing he had made up his mind.

”Fine, I agree with you, hand over Aqing to me, and I will immediately withdraw the troops and sign the cession treaty,” the chieftain proclaimed loudly.

”Chieftain!” The Iron Cavalry Deputy Team was so furious that green veins popped out on his forehead, his fists were clenched and creaked, as if he was about to punch the chieftain at any moment.

”Grab Zhongxin; he’s going to attack the chieftain!” someone called out. The Iron Cavalry Deputy Team had no time to argue further before his own people bound him up.

”Foolish ruler! How can you face the chieftains of past generations? How can you face the people of Yueqiu Tribe? How can you face the slain leader? The leader will certainly hold you accountable!” Zhongxin shouted angrily, struggling hard, but ultimately failing to break free, and was securely tied up and dragged back to the city.

The Luo Family looked at the chieftain with a face full of disgust. She opened her mouth but remained silent in the end; now only the chieftain could save Aqing, and as long as Aqing could live, it was better than falling into Ma Tongfang’s hands.

”Achun, do you feel sleepy? Hold me tight!” Bai Ruozhu felt a wave of drowsiness come over her again, hurriedly grasped Jiang Yichun’s neck tightly, fearing that when she woke again, she would be in a different place, afraid they would be separated again.

Jiang Yichun hurriedly hugged her back, holding tightly, as if he wanted to absorb her into his body.

However, when Bai Ruozhu opened her eyes again, she was still alone, and Achun was nowhere to be seen!

She looked around urgently, and realized she was in an alley in Xunyang City, not far from the main street, a place she had passed while searching for the Luo Family’s residence.

She turned around and around, not seeing any sign of Achun.

She lowered her voice and called out a few times, but received no response.

She scratched her head, messing up her hair bun in frustration, unable to figure out what was going on.

Suddenly, a cry for help came from nearby, and Bai Ruozhu followed the sound, seeing from afar that soldiers of the Danliang were waving knives at ordinary people dressed in civilian clothing, cutting them down when they caught up, then searching them for valuables.

”This must be Yueqiu Tribe ceding Xunyang City to Danliang, with Ma Tongfang leading the city-wide massacre?” Bai Ruozhu felt furious; having seized the city, why continue killing?”

”There’s no challenge in killing these people, it’s like slicing watermelons with one strike.” One soldier muttered to his companion.

”What do you know? We won too easily this time. Ma Xianfeng isn’t satisfied with the military merits. Now killing one counts as a head, and they’ll report how the people of Yueqiu Tribe in the city were fierce and resisted desperately.” Another older soldier explained.

”Really? Then let’s hurry and grab the advantages before they do!” The soldier exclaimed excitedly, raising his knife and rushing at the civilians by the roadside, while others grabbed women and pulled them into adjacent alleyways, soon followed by agonized screams from the alley...

Bai Ruozhu wanted to rush forward and kill these scoundrels, but reason quickly overcame impulse; this happened over twenty years ago, and nothing she did could change the fate of these innocent people.

All she could do was ensure that Ma Tongfang would one day receive his due punishment!

Suddenly, the surroundings lit up, as if an extremely bright light was shining in, and everything transformed into nothingness.

Bai Ruozhu instinctively closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she found herself back in the problematic alley from before, standing next to Jiang Yichun, along with a dazed Qiu Zhi.

”It’s dawn,” Bai Ruozhu murmured, soon spotting Yizi not far away, and hurriedly pulled Jiang Yichun over.

”Master, I can’t find Jianqi!” Yizi was so anxious she was on the verge of tears.

At this moment, someone jumped down from a nearby rooftop; wasn’t that Jianqi?

”Jianqi! I’m so glad you’re okay!” Yizi joyfully rushed into Jianqi’s arms, making Bai Ruozhu almost laugh out loud. She hurriedly tugged Jiang Yichun and turned away, not wanting to be a third wheel.

”It’s inconvenient to talk here; let’s return to the Inn.” Qiu Zhi’s voice sounded dissonant.

Yizi realized this, jumping away like a little rabbit, ”Yes, yes, let’s head back.”

Jianqi’s cold expression blushed, acknowledging with a nod.

Bai Ruozhu glared at Qiu Zhiyi fiercely, ”Back to the Inn!”

Qiu Zhiyi looked confused, quickly glancing at Jiang Yichun, who also glared at him harshly. Feeling awkward, Qiu Zhiyi rubbed his nose, wondering what mistake he made. Did he steal the Master’s spotlight? But the Master wasn’t usually petty.

Qiu Zhiyi was frustrated; he wanted to perform well but ended up without the chance, even receiving a fierce glare from the Master. What was going on?

Poor little Daoist, having ventured down from Mount Longhu too seldom, was completely ignorant of human affairs.

The group walked out, and soon the street was bustling with people. Qiu Zhiyi kept exclaiming in wonder, unaware of what he discovered.

Back in the Inn room, Bai Ruozhu glared at him and said, ”You exclaimed the whole way; I don’t know how many relatives you acknowledged!”

Qiu Zhiyi was momentarily stunned, then realized Bai Ruozhu was mocking him for sounding like calling ”Aunt.”

”No, Master, it’s just that so many people on the street seemed odd, especially the neighbors around the Luo Family.” Qiu Zhiyi hurriedly explained.

Bai Ruozhu glared at him again, ”Don’t tell me you think they’re all demons; you people from Mount Longhu, how do your eyes function, seeing everyone as demons while only you are human?”

Qiu Zhiyi’s mouth twitched slightly, feeling that the Master was in a particularly bad mood today, with an exceptionally large temper.

Jiang Yichun tugged Bai Ruozhu’s hand, trying to help calm her down. Bai Ruozhu took a deep breath, realizing she was indeed over-emotional.