Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 351 - 351 452 Can Only Jump Along the Pit_1

Chapter 351: Chapter 452: Can Only Jump Along the Pit_1 Chapter 351: Chapter 452: Can Only Jump Along the Pit_1 Yu Ze, however, showed no mercy as he swept his sleeve and flung He Suxue to the ground, coldly dismissing any hint of compassion, “Impossible.”

He had to survive, to significantly increase his chances of survival. Dragging He Suxue along as a hindrance would only lessen the possibility of breaking through the siege. Thinking of Muniang waiting for him to return home, Yu Ze’s chest tightened, and he clenched the arrow in his hand before resolutely walking away.

But then he heard He Suxue’s cold laugh, “You think you can get out of here on your own?”

Yu Ze’s figure suddenly froze.

“Do you know what poison you’re afflicted with? Gold Moon Flower. It’s true it takes ten days for the poison to act, and using your Inner Strength will hasten its onset. Do you think by rushing out, you can get help? Dream on! When you use your Inner Strength, not only will it speed up the poisoning, it will also weaken your martial arts. After three moves, you’ll be useless. Do you really believe you can break through the siege alone?” He Suxue’s tone carried a desperate pride; what she couldn’t have, no one else would even dream of obtaining!

Yu Ze’s fists inside his sleeves cracked with fury, clearly enraged.

Then He Suxue continued languidly, “Do you know why Nangong Qian is doing this to you? You don’t really think he wants to use you to blackmail the Emperor of the Daqian Dynasty, do you?”

“Speak,” Yu Ze’s voice seethed with murderous intent. He had thought of many possibilities, but none seemed to fit. Nangong Qian, the cunning fourth prince of Qilian Kingdom, was well-known for his schemes; he would never partake in such futile actions. So what could be driving him to go to such great lengths?

“For Qiao Muniang, your dear wife. That bitch seduced Nangong Qian herself, and now his sole objective is her!” He Suxue’s cruel laughter rose, “Do you think he’s delusional? But Yu Ze, have you considered? With Nangong Qian’s sly and shrewd nature, what can’t he get his hands on? Even with your woman, hasn’t he systematically trapped you?”

Yu Ze’s mind roared; he had imagined countless scenarios but never considered this one. Suddenly, he recalled the last time they were in the valley; when he struck Nangong Qian, the prince’s first action was to shield Muniang, embracing her to protect her. He had originally thought Nangong Qian was using Muniang as a threat, but now it seemed that Nangong Qian was protecting her at every turn to prevent her from getting hurt.

“Where is he now!”

“Him? Surely in Chatu Town, telling your delicate wife about how you left the military camp alone to save me. Qiao Muniang might not believe it, but he has countless ways to convince her. Every move Nangong Qian makes is calculated; he will make sure Qiao Muniang, that bitch, willingly leaves you!”

As He Suxue spoke, she quickly added, “Brother Yu, Qiao Muniang is nothing but a bitch who seduces men everywhere. Everything you’re going through is because of her. After all this, do you still think of such a woman? It chills me to the bone to think of it on your behalf!”

Yu Ze coldly replied, “Get lost! It’s not your place to speak of Muniang!” His blood was boiling with fury. Nangong Qian, quite the character, daring to set his sights on his wife. Cunning like a fox? Yu Ze sneered. He would show him what it meant to truly pay in blood!

He Suxue hastily said, “Brother Yu, Nangong Qian doesn’t want to kill you. If he does, Qiao Muniang’s heart will still be with you. What he wants is simply to make Qiao Muniang misunderstand you. Everything he’s done is to create a false impression of your feelings for me. Therefore, you must act accordingly. Only by taking me with you to break out of the siege will Nangong Qian’s men spare your life.”

Yu Ze’s lips pressed together slightly, clearly deep in thought.

Taking advantage of the moment, He Suxue urged, “Brother Yu, you and Muniang have such a strong bond. Just explain things afterward, and Muniang will definitely not leave you. Why continue to be so stubborn over this? Taking me with you is your only chance at survival; it’s mutually beneficial.”

Although he spoke thus, his heart sneered coldly. With each careful step, Nangong Qian naturally had his next move planned; the result he desired was to crumble Muniang’s heart piece by piece, wasn’t it?

Getting tangled with such a cunning person was truly a mistake.

Just like now, even if Yu Ze knew of Nangong Qian’s scheme, what good would it do? He had no choice but to walk right into the pitfall that had been set for him.

He Suxue’s heart was filled with seething hatred, and inexplicably, she felt a small surge of satisfaction. The man she couldn’t have, even if she had to destroy him, she wouldn’t let anyone else have him either!

In his life, Yu Ze detested being manipulated by others the most, but now he could only choose to be that puppet on strings. Although he was furious, he still had his wits about him. With such a strange poison, if he became incapacitated within three moves, he certainly wouldn’t have a chance to break out, seeing as he was surrounded three layers deep inside and out.

He thought of what Muniang had said to him before he left: “You must come back alive.”

Yu Ze’s heart tightened. He had to come back alive. In the past, he had nothing to worry about, but now, he so desperately wanted to survive, if only for her.

Yu Ze took out the sachet Muniang had embroidered for him from inside his shirt, kissed it gently on the lips, and his eyes immediately turned resolute. He carefully placed the sachet back over his chest and said coldly to He Suxue, “Let’s go!”

Although it was the expected response, hearing Yu Ze say it still thrilled He Suxue beyond measure. She couldn’t bear to stay a second longer in that hellish place.

Yu Ze, leading He Suxue, charged out of the encirclement. Just like she had said, it was easy. Yu Ze cautiously controlled his inner strength so as not to hasten the poison’s spread by exerting himself too much and managed to break out at last.

But by that time, the poison had spread throughout his body, turning every inch of his skin a ghastly purple, a truly horrifying sight. After they shook off the enemy with He Suxue’s help, Yu Ze’s willpower could no longer hold, and he collapsed straight to the ground.

He Suxue supported Yu Ze until they rejoined the main army, which temporarily took them out of immediate mortal danger. However, the poison in his body was a rare kind, difficult to treat with medicine. Regrettably, with the poison already spreading, he probably wouldn’t survive more than three days.

Muniang couldn’t truly find peace in her heart despite her disappointment, and she could not ignore his life or death. She had rushed to the border as soon as Nangong Qian told her the news the next day.

“My lord, Qiao Muniang has already hurried to the border. What are your orders now?”

Nangong Qian’s lips curled into a slight smile, “No rush, she will naturally come to find me. Dispatch someone to follow her along the way, to prevent any mishaps.”

“Yes,” the guard replied respectfully, yet ripples of thought stirred in his heart. This woman was so high in his lord’s considerations; it was unclear whether it was a blessing or a curse. Whatever his lord set his sights on, he never failed to acquire. If that woman knew what was good for her, fine, but if not, she was likely in for torment.