novelhk Chapter 359: Never Give Up Until the Goal is Achieved
Chapter 359: Never Give Up Until the Goal is Achieved
Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan exchanged a glance, a resolute look in their eyes, and remained silent, as if waiting for the calm before a storm.
Seeing that the two of them were completely unmoved, without the slightest fear or timidity, the big man couldn't help but find the two little guys quite amusing.
His unrestrained laughter once again boomed through the temple like rolling thunder, "Hahahaha, you two little devils are truly hilarious!"
After laughing, he swung his thick arm violently, making a whooshing sound, and said loudly, "You two little brats, don't worry. We just happened to be passing by this dilapidated temple to take shelter from the rain, and we have absolutely no intention of harming you."
Fang Xiaoxiao, however, remained completely unconcerned. Her delicate chin was slightly raised, like a proud little peacock, and she said in a clear and loud voice without any fear, "Hmph, we're not afraid at all!"
Immediately afterwards, her bright, large eyes met the burly man's gaze without flinching, and she poured out the reasons why they had each appeared there.
"To be honest, we were chased all the way by the men sent by that heartless monk, and we were in a terrible state, so we fled here in a panic."
As Fang Xiaoxiao read this, her delicate face flushed red with anger, her eyebrows furrowed tightly, and she bit her lower lip lightly. "That monk is simply a demon, ruthless and vicious, determined to kill us no matter what."
Pei Yan nodded repeatedly, echoing, "Yes, that monk was utterly lawless and committed all sorts of evil deeds. His men were like vicious wolves, relentlessly pursuing us. If we hadn't been lucky, we would probably have been their victims long ago."
Upon hearing this, the burly man's brows furrowed tightly, like two angry dragons.
His large, bell-like eyes widened as he angrily exclaimed, "This wicked monk has always been notorious for his evil deeds, but I never expected him to be so arrogant, domineering, and lawless now!"
The burly man then turned to Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan with a serious expression and said, "To be honest, we are brave soldiers stationed outside the city. We risked our lives to sneak into this dangerous Dounan County to capture that wicked monk Hua and bring him to justice, so as to uphold the law and restore peace and tranquility to the people."
His booming voice echoed through the temple, as if carrying immense power. Every word resonated deeply, and his gaze was as firm as a rock, burning with a fierce flame of justice that made people afraid to look directly at him.
Upon hearing the words "armory," Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up like stars in the night sky, and she immediately exclaimed, "Oh, what a coincidence! I've already sent people to reclaim the armory."
Her tone was light and confident, full of unquestionable certainty, as if the matter was already settled.
Upon hearing this, the burly man, who had previously held some admiration and optimism for Fang Xiaoxiao, immediately turned pale.
His thick eyebrows, which were originally as smooth as swords, were tightly furrowed together, like two towering and precipitous mountain peaks, so gloomy that they seemed to drip water.
The slight gentleness that had been in his eyes vanished instantly, replaced by deep suspicion and disdain.
"Hmph! You ignorant and arrogant little girl, don't spout nonsense here. Aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?"
The burly man's voice boomed like thunder within the temple, filled with deafening anger and disbelief: "You think a frail little girl like you can send people to reclaim the armory? That's utterly delusional and absurd!"
Fang Xiaoxiao remained unmoved by the big man's doubts and dissatisfaction. She proudly straightened her slender yet resilient back, looked directly into the big man's oppressive eyes without flinching, and said clearly, word by word, "Believe it or not, everything I said is true, without the slightest falsehood."
Just as the group was engaged in a heated exchange, the already howling and menacing wind suddenly seemed to be pushed by an invisible giant hand, becoming even more rampant and raging.
The wind howled like a million ferocious beasts roaring and howling in unison, shaking the temple so violently that it seemed as if it would collapse at any moment.
Immediately afterwards, the torrential rain poured down without warning, its force like a celestial river bursting its banks. Countless thick rain columns slammed fiercely into the ground with the force of thunder, producing deafening, crackling sounds, as if they wanted to smash everything in the world to pieces.
The sudden onslaught of wind and rain instantly made the situation extremely urgent, leaving no room for hesitation. They had to immediately shut their mouths and frantically search for a safe place to temporarily shelter from the wind and rain.
Fang Xiaoxiao followed closely behind Pei Yan. Amidst the chaos, the two hurriedly ran towards a dilapidated corner of a wall and then plopped down on the ground.
As soon as she sat down, Fang Xiaoxiao, like a magician with superb skills, quickly took out the food she had carefully prepared in advance from her bosom.
The pieces of jerky were glistening with oil and exuded a rich, mouthwatering aroma; the white steamed buns were plump and steaming hot, as if they had just come out of the steamer.
Her sudden action was like a bomb dropped into a calm lake, instantly causing the soldiers disguised as farmers to stare wide-eyed, their throats feeling as if they were being squeezed by an invisible hand, their saliva flowing uncontrollably.
You have to understand, for these soldiers who have been through so much in the military camp, it's already a blessing if they can have a simple meal that barely fills their stomachs in that harsh environment. How could they dare to dream of tasting delicacies like dried meat?
At this moment, a group of people's eyes gleamed with a sinister, wolf-like green light. Their gazes were glued to Fang Xiaoxiao, unable to look away, staring intently. They looked like a pack of wolves that had been starving for a long time, who had suddenly spotted a plump lamb and wanted to pounce on it and devour it immediately.
Just then, outside the door that was swaying precariously in the gale and creaking mournfully, a terrifying scream, like the howl of a vengeful ghost, suddenly rang out without warning.
The sound was so sharp and piercing, like a sharp icicle piercing straight into everyone's eardrums, that it instantly tore apart the already somewhat oppressive and dull atmosphere inside the temple.