novelhk Chapter 254: Exorcism
Chapter 254: Exorcism
Yuan Shang's body fell to the ground helplessly like a dead branch that had lost its support, his whole body shaking uncontrollably. He curled up into a ball, his eyes filled with fear, resentment, and despair. He stared fiercely at Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er, his eyes seemed to burst with anger that was enough to break his teeth.
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of chaotic but hurried footsteps coming from far away, accompanied by roars, as if a storm was coming.
Then, a large group of men with aggressive looks came rushing over, and the leader roared loudly: "Who dares to touch our boss? Come out and die!"
Upon seeing this, the onlookers immediately dispersed tactfully, fearing that this sudden disturbance would affect them. Each of their faces was filled with the alertness of avoiding disaster.
Yuan Shang lay on the cold ground, sweat streaming down his cheeks like a stream, soaking his clothes.
The sweat was not only the product of pain and fear, but more like a mark of shame.
Hearing the noise of his men approaching, a glimmer of hope inexplicably welled up in his heart, as if a drowning man had grasped the last straw.
He struggled to stretch out his finger, tremblingly pointing at Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er: "These are the two women. How dare they attack me! Catch them for me. I want to teach these two arrogant guys a lesson myself!"
Yuan Shang's men, each holding a stick and a dagger, rushed towards Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er, roaring like hungry wolves, trying to overwhelm them with their numerical advantage.
With the help of several of his men, Yuan Shang managed to stand up straight. Although his body was still shaky, the ferocity and desire for revenge on his face were clearly visible.
He looked forward to witnessing the moment when the two women were captured, and fantasized about being able to slowly and cruelly carry out his plan of revenge.
However, at this moment, Xiao Zhixue pulled out the whip from her waist like lightning, and with a flick of her wrist, the whip seemed to have life, drawing a graceful arc in the air and instantly hitting several of her men who were rushing in the front, throwing them far away like scarecrows.
Their clothes were thin, and the whip marks immediately turned bloody, with pain and astonishment frozen on their faces.
An Ying'er was not to be outdone. Her movements were swift and powerful, and her fists and feet came out at the same time. Every attack hit the target accurately and knocked her opponents to the ground one by one.
She quickly snatched the stick from a fallen man and swept it around with force. Immediately, several strong men were knocked down by this powerful force, and they rolled on the ground in pain, wailing.
Facing the fierce attack of Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er, the rest of the people were like facing two inviolable gods of war. They dared neither advance nor flee, only because Yuan Shang did not give the order to retreat.
Yuan Shang originally thought that victory was within his grasp thanks to his numerical advantage, but he did not expect that his subordinates, who usually acted arrogantly under his protection, were so vulnerable that they could not even subdue two seemingly weak foreign women.
He gnashed his teeth and shouted to his men around him almost frantically: "You bunch of rubbish, what are you doing standing there! Attack!"
At the same time, he glared at the men who were supposed to support him but hesitated to move forward, his eyes wide open, "Don't worry about me, all of you go ahead and make sure to catch them!"
Yuan Shang's men launched another attack, but they were still like moths to a flame. They were quickly subdued by Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er one by one. They cried out in pain one after another, and their previous arrogance was gone.
Looking at this scene, Yuan Shang felt an unprecedented sense of frustration.
These men who once fought alongside him and acted recklessly in Nanchong City, today became so embarrassed and humiliated in front of two foreign women.
Yuan Shang realized that if he continued like this, not only would he fail to save face, but he might even put himself in an even more dangerous situation.
So, he pointed at Xiao Zhixue and An Ying'er and shouted in a threatening tone: "Remember this, if you have the guts, don't leave Nanchong City! Let's go!"
Yuan Shang covered his injured wrist and fled the scene in a hurry with his equally injured subordinates.
An Ying'er was about to chase after him, but was calmly stopped by Xiao Zhixue.
"No need for that. Our goal is just to understand the situation and to return as soon as possible to reunite with other partners."
Although An Ying'er was reluctant when she heard this, she had to suppress the impulse in her heart and followed Xiao Zhixue's steps and walked in another direction.
The onlookers witnessed the whole incident and secretly felt fortunate. They had thought that the two brave women would be punished for provoking Yuan Shang, but they did not expect that not only did they escape safely, but they also humiliated Yuan Shang and his gang.
However, everyone was still a little worried about whether Yuan Shang and others would retaliate in secret.
An Ying'er and Xiao Zhixue leisurely shuttled through the bustling streets of Nanchong City. An Ying'er lightly waved the stick she had just taken from the enemy in her hand, and seemed quite satisfied with this simple weapon.
Compared with the flashing of swords and sabers, she prefers the directness and simplicity of sticks. This weapon is like wings in her hands. She can dodge flexibly and strike accurately, which is very suitable for teaching those villains a lesson.
As the two strolled through the streets, they were occasionally attracted by stalls selling all kinds of strange little items and stopped involuntarily.
Those small decorations with strange shapes can always easily catch their attention.
Xiao Zhixue picked up an exquisite little ornament and recognized at a glance that it was carefully carved from wild animal bones.
The surface of the bone ornaments is covered with complex and mysterious totems, exuding a unique charm.
The stall owner saw this and smiled, and introduced enthusiastically: "This customer has a good eye. This is made of authentic tiger bones. Wearing it can ward off evil and keep you safe."
Hearing this, Xiao Zhixue looked up and asked the price: "How much is this?"
The stall owner held up three fingers: "Not much, thirty cents each."
Xiao Zhixue thought the price was fair, and the bone ornament was indeed unique. Just as she was about to take out the silver from her bosom, a familiar cry for help suddenly came from a distance. The voice was full of helplessness and urgency: "Husband, this money is for Xiaojun's medical treatment, please let us go!"
Xiao Zhixue gently twisted her neck and turned her eyes to the side, where she saw a haggard woman clutching a man's sleeve tightly. Her eyes, filled with despair, seemed to be shouting silently, and her tears rolled down like a broken bead curtain, washing away the dust on her cheeks and leaving grooves.
The man, with a ferocious look on his face, ruthlessly raised his hand and slapped it hard on the woman's cheek. In an instant, a crisp and harsh sound echoed in the air, shaking the hearts of those around him.
"Bitch, don't get in the way here! I lost everything last night, and I have to win back the money today no matter what."