Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 172: The Incident Occurs Suddenly

Chapter 172: Chapter 172: The Incident Occurs Suddenly

Wuqing and her three companions coldly watched as Xiao Yunjing was pushed to the ground. He wore a look of utter shock, as did Xi Chenqing, who was trying to help him up.

Wuqing simply waved her hand in the air and departed to follow Gu Qingli.

Seeing Wuqing’s gesture, Yun No. 18 and Yun No. 20 leaped to the ground. They seized Xiao Yunjing and flew off, much to Xi Chenqing’s astonishment.

Wuqing glanced back at this scene and gave a haughty snort.

How dare he have designs on the Young Master and even make the Young Miss sad? If the Young Miss doesn’t say anything, does he think I won’t cause some trouble?

"You’re impressive!" Wuyou praised.

"Hmph! Of course. How dare they bully our Young Miss."

Gu Qingli was riding Da Bai when she spotted Mr. Xiao and his group rushing towards them.

"Third’s wife, where is Third?" Mr. Xiao asked anxiously as soon as he arrived.

He had heard that the people from the Secret Sect had found Xiao Yunjing, so he had hurriedly brought men to search.

"Sir, the Young Master is here." Just then, Yun No. 18 and Yun No. 20 arrived with Xiao Yunjing.

"Third!" Mr. Xiao immediately rushed over.

"Dad, why have you come too?" Xiao Yunjing asked Mr. Xiao, his gaze fixed on Gu Qingli’s retreating figure, a glimmer of hope in his eyes that Li’er might glance back at him.

He didn’t know why, but he just couldn’t bring himself to say harsh words to Xi Chenqing. He really hoped Li’er could understand him.

"To find you. Since we’ve found you, let’s go quickly. Soon..."

Mr. Xiao hadn’t finished speaking when he saw Xi Chenqing chasing after them. From her attire, he could tell she was from the Baiyue Clan. He immediately tensed, on alert.

Xiao Yunjing turned his head, saw it was Xi Chenqing, then quickly turned back to the wary Mr. Xiao. "Dad, don’t worry. She’s the one who saved me."

Mr. Xiao looked at Xiao Yunjing, then back at Gu Qingli, who was watching the scene from atop Da Bai as if it were a play. He instantly understood and said in a deep voice, "Let’s get out of here first."

Xiao Yunjing deflated. Dad’s always like this, not even a word of thanks. He had to turn back and explain to Xi Chenqing, "Miss Xi, my dad is just like that. You should... go back. I’ll find a chance to visit you in the future."

Xi Chenqing shook her head adamantly.

Seeing this, Mr. Xiao’s eyes darkened. He didn’t know the specifics of what had transpired. However, just by looking at Third, Third’s wife, and this woman named Xi Chenqing, he knew that Xi Chenqing had taken a fancy to Third.

Third still doesn’t know how to refuse, attracting this troublesome romantic entanglement. This Xi Chenqing clearly isn’t easy to deal with; she’s too cunning and unpredictable. He wouldn’t say he was a perfect judge of character, but he was rarely mistaken about whether someone was honest and down-to-earth. No wonder Third’s wife is angry.

He sighed and urged everyone to leave the place quickly.

SWISH SWISH SWISH...

Just as everyone was preparing to leave, a volley of arrows shot towards them.

Everyone immediately leaped into the air, slashing away the incoming projectiles.

"Trying to leave? Too late!" a man roared, flying towards them.

Everyone looked. In moments, at least a few hundred men holding bows and arrows had surrounded them.

"Father, don’t!" Xi Chenqing cried out, rushing forward to shield Xiao Yunjing.

"Qing’er, what are you doing here? Did that brat threaten you?" Xi Chentian was shocked. He hadn’t expected his daughter to be among this group. And behind her was the very man their clan was searching for.

He raised his hand, signaling his men not to shoot. He needed to get his daughter back first.

They had already discussed it: everyone in the clan who could fight would be mobilized, men and women alike. The women in their clan were no pushovers, but due to long years of peace, none had ever been on a battlefield. This time was different. With so many experts present, their only chance was to overwhelm the enemy with numbers.

Xi Chenqing looked back at Xiao Yunjing, then shook her head at her father. "No, Father. I came with Brother Yunjing willingly."

Gu Qingli also glanced at Xi Chenqing. The way she said that, anyone could see they sounded like a couple. These words would probably infuriate the Clan Patriarch even more. They killed so many of our people, and now his daughter has been lured away by one of them! TSK TSK TSK... This young girl may be young, but she’s quite scheming. She probably wants everyone except Xiao Yunjing to die by her clan’s arrows.

Even Xiao Yunjing detected the undertones in her words.

Before he could speak, Xi Chentian, upon hearing his daughter, flew into a rage.

"Archers, fire! Kill these bastards!" he commanded.

Just as the situation reached a critical point, a dozen members of the Baiyue Clan suddenly appeared before Gu Qingli—the very same ones who had intercepted her and her servants earlier.

Gu Qingli had originally released them, but now she had no choice but to use them as hostages.

With hundreds of people shooting at them simultaneously, it would be a miracle if they weren’t riddled like beehives. She had no choice but to reveal her Space in front of these people again.

"Stop!" Xi Chentian roared again, glaring at Gu Qingli, wishing he could kill her with his eyes. The people who had appeared out of thin air were none other than Third Elder and his group.

At the same time, Gu Qingli’s move had stunned them all.

"What do you want?" It was the Poison Elder who stepped forward to ask Gu Qingli. He could vaguely tell that among this group, this woman who knew no martial arts was the one calling the shots.

Gu Qingli said, "You know perfectly well, yet you still ask. Let us go, and we will release your people."

She gave a signal, and the Secret Sect members present immediately seized one of the Baiyue Clan members. The others who weren’t holding hostages stood guard with their swords drawn.

The Poison Elder smiled wickedly. "I’m afraid that’s not up to you."

PFFT!

His words had barely faded when Wuqing, standing before Gu Qingli, suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and collapsed.

"Wuqing!"

It happened so fast that Gu Qingli’s heart clenched. She quickly dismounted.

Wuyou had already caught Wuqing and was checking her pulse.

"Young Miss... PFFT!" Wuyou didn’t even manage to cry out "Young Miss!" before she also spat out a mouthful of blood, all of it splattering onto Wuqing.

"Wuyou..."

PFFT PFFT PFFT...

Suddenly, everyone on their side, except for Gu Qingli and Xi Chenqing, collapsed, spitting blood and falling unconscious.

Even Da Bai was not spared.

Gu Qingli stood dumbfounded, utterly at a loss, her entire body trembling.

"HAHAHA... So many top-quality vessels! I don’t want that woman; you can have her," the Poison Elder cackled, waving his hand for his men to come forward and retrieve the fallen.

Xi Chentian glanced at the Poison Elder, grateful he hadn’t failed at this crucial moment. Otherwise, with those dozen or so clansmen as hostages, he would have been spitting blood from fury today.

But just as they approached the people on the ground, those individuals strangely vanished.

However, the fallen members of the Baiyue Clan were still there.

Of course, Xi Chenqing was also still standing there. But now, she stood in a daze, her sweet face etched with fear. She had been terrified when she saw Xiao Yunjing also spit blood and faint.