Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 186: Snow Maiden Clan

Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Snow Maiden Clan

The village was vast, nestled in a basin and surrounded by high mountains on three sides.

There was much farmland in the village, and quite a few people working in the fields paused to curiously size up Gu Qingli and her companions.

As they entered the village, many onlookers came running out to watch.

"Ah, are those outsiders? Their clothes are so strange."

"Yeah, and is that woman injured? She’s being carried."

"Are all the women from outside so beautiful? Look at them, they’re all so pretty."

"Yeah, those two men are also very good-looking."

"Are they as beautiful as our former Saintess? I heard our Saintess used to be a great beauty."

"Shush, don’t mention the Saintess!"

Listening to the people picking them apart, Gu Qingli felt inwardly speechless.

Only now did she carefully observe these people: black hair, yellow skin—typical Eastern people from her past life.

Their appearances were no different from the people outside the village.

They all wore coarse linen clothes, mostly in their natural, undyed color.

However, the style of their clothes was peculiar, something she had never seen before, and she didn’t know which ethnic group they belonged to.

This village was also different from those outside; all the houses here were made of wood.

The roofs were covered with thatch, though some had tiles.

Passing by these wooden houses, she could smell a distinct fragrance emanating from the timber.

It was an aroma she had never encountered before, yet it was very pleasant—not too faint, not too strong, but perfectly balanced.

Gu Qingli furrowed her brows. Her hand tightened, and an object appeared in her grasp.

The five people who had initially been guiding them gradually peeled off, presumably returning to their homes.

Only the woman from earlier continued to lead them.

The village was vast, and it took half an hour of walking before they stopped in front of a large courtyard.

The courtyard was enclosed by a stone wall, preventing any view of the inside from the outside.

The woman dismounted, stepped forward, and knocked on the door. Shortly after, a man in his twenties opened it. He saw the woman, and behind her, several strangely dressed people.

Of course, in their eyes, Gu Qingli and her group’s attire was bizarre.

However, upon seeing Wuyou’s face, he was visibly startled, and a hint of excitement crossed his face.

He quickly bowed respectfully to the woman, saying, "Nanny Ah Li, please come in."

His gaze flickered for a moment.

Then, looking at Wuyou, he added, "Guests, please come in."

Wuyou frowned. She had noted the man’s expression. Although she didn’t sense any malice, a feeling of revulsion rose within her.

She merely gave him a slight nod and then followed the woman into the courtyard.

Once inside, it revealed a world of its own.

The courtyard was filled with flowers, blooming in a riot of colors. As soon as they entered, a wave of floral fragrance washed over them.

The moment Gu Qingli smelled the floral scent, she quickly covered her mouth.

"Wushuang, Wuxin, hold your breath and get out immediately!" Gu Qingli cried out urgently.

"BANG."

Just as Gu Qingli shouted, the main gate slammed shut. Someone had pulled it closed from the outside.

"CLAP, CLAP, CLAP..."

The young man from earlier stood among the flowers, grinning as he clapped his hands.

"’You’ve got some skill, to recognize poison by its scent. Indeed, you’re no ordinary people,’ the man said eerily."

"’Miss!’ Wuyou retreated to Gu Qingli’s side, looking at her anxiously. The fragrance of these flowers is poisonous! We have internal energy and can hold our breath, but Miss can’t, and she’s pregnant with a baby! This poison will affect the fetus!"

Gu Qingli had already swallowed a Detoxification Pill. When she smelled the fragrance from the wooden houses upon entering the village, she had already made preparations.

She shook her head at Wuyou. "Don’t worry, I’m fine. You all should quickly take a Detoxification Pill."

Wushuang nodded and quickly took out Detoxification Pills. She put one into Wuxin’s mouth and one into her own, then swallowed hers.

Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 18 also took Detoxification Pills at this time. Yun No. 20 guarded the rear, while Yun No. 18 leaped forward, drew his flexible sword, and pointed it at the man.

The woman and the horse had long since disappeared. Only the man remained, still smiling as he watched them scurry about.

He sneered inwardly. Every flower here carries a virulent poison; it’s not something any mere Detoxification Pill can counteract. Wasn’t that damned girl taken away? What’s she doing back now? It’s useless for her to return. The entire Snow Maiden Clan is under my control now. Coming back is just serving herself up on a platter. I didn’t manage to take her life back then, and now she’s delivered herself to my doorstep. Even the heavens are helping me eliminate this future threat!

"’Hmph! Overestimating your abilities. Do you really think your paltry Detoxification Pill can neutralize this poison? How laughable! Men!’ After speaking, the man shouted into the air. Instantly, four young women appeared as if from nowhere, standing in a row opposite Gu Qingli’s group."

"’Kill them,’ the man said lightly."

Upon hearing his order, the four young women immediately swung their swords and lunged at Yun No. 18.

At the same moment, Wushuang and Wuxin set Gu Qingli down. Wuxin stayed to guard her, while Wushuang, along with Wuyou, Yun No. 20, and Yun No. 18, rushed forward to engage the four women in battle.

Four against four, a perfect match.

In an instant, the entire courtyard was filled with darting figures and the clang of colliding weapons.

Before long, a woman’s cry of pain was heard.

Naturally, the voice did not belong to Wuyou or her companions, but to one of the four opposing women.

The broad smile on the man’s face suddenly stiffened. He wiped the smile away, his face turning grim, and his eyes, filled with venom, fixed on those locked in combat.

Soon after, another cry of pain rang out.

The man couldn’t bear it any longer. He threw a handful of powder into the air and then lunged at Wuxin.

Gu Qingli and Wuxin had been watching him intently. The moment they saw him scatter the poison powder, Gu Qingli immediately threw out a handful of antidote.

As the man lunged towards Wuxin, Wuxin shouted, "’Miss, be careful!’" then flew up to engage the man in battle.

Meanwhile, with a wave of Gu Qingli’s hand, Wuqing appeared by her side.

Wuqing’s injuries had already healed; Gu Qingli had requested she recuperate longer in the Space.

At critical moments, her own safety was paramount.

"’Miss.’ Finding herself outside, Wuqing immediately drew her flexible sword and stood protectively by Gu Qingli’s side."

"’Mm, quickly take this Detoxification Pill,’ Gu Qingli said, holding out a pill to Wuqing in her palm."

Wuqing took it, swallowed it, and then vigilantly scanned their surroundings.

Meanwhile, Wuyou and the other three had easily subdued the four women. They escorted their captives and flew back.

Wuxin’s fight with the man also didn’t last long. It ended when Wuxin placed her sword against his neck.

"Stop!" A woman’s voice called out.

Just then, the woman called Ah Li, who had guided them earlier, hurriedly came out, pushing another woman before her.

This newcomer glanced at the man held by Wuxin, her eyes filled with unconcealed worry.

Yet, she kept her expression composed.

Gu Qingli sneered inwardly. So, they only come out shouting ’stop’ when their own people are defeated.

Wuxin, however, did not withdraw her sword. Instead, she quickly tapped several points on the man’s body, sealing his internal energy and his ability to move. He was immobilized, able to do nothing but speak.