Chapter 202 2 vs 1 Chips
Chapter 202 2 vs 1 Chips
Upon seeing the manifestation of the mystical technique, some members of the five major gangs immediately showed expressions of fear.
They still remembered the shock brought by that powerful force last time.
Many people were so frightened that they turned and ran away, scattering in all directions.
"Run! This is terrible!"
Someone cried out in terror, and in the blink of an eye, most of the people had disappeared.
However, the leaders of the five major gangs—Ying San Niang, Huo Leng Xiong, and others—remained standing in place.
Although they were pale, they were clearly prepared for battle.
"Hmph, do you think you can scare us like this?"
Ying San Niang said through gritted teeth, though her voice trembled slightly.
Huo Lengxiong also forced himself to remain calm:
"We will not back down!"
Qiu Ziyue closed her eyes, concentrating intently on controlling the power of the mystical arts.
Suddenly, Qiu Ziyue stopped abruptly.
Just as people were wondering why the flute music had suddenly stopped, Qiu Ziyue smiled and said to Liu Xu:
"Liu Xu, come here for a moment."
Qiu Ziyue called softly.
Liu Xu quickly walked to Qiu Ziyue's side, her eyes filled with concern:
"Sister, is there anything I can help you with?"
Qiu Ziyue nodded and said gently:
“It’s a bit noisy outside, and I don’t want the children to be disturbed. Go find some cotton balls and gently plug their ears.”
Liu Xu immediately understood, gently took Jing Yun from Qi Yuxuan's arms, and carefully held her.
Then, she turned and went inside, finding several soft balls of cotton.
"Little ones, I'm going to show you a little magic trick."
Liu Xu smiled and said to Minglan and Jingyun.
Her movements were gentle and skillful as she carefully placed the cotton balls into the ears of the two children.
Minglan and Jingyun didn't seem scared at all; on the contrary, they found it novel and interesting, and giggled.
Liu Xu continued to gently coax them, making sure they felt comfortable and at ease.
Qi Yuxuan watched all this with gratitude in his heart.
He gently held Minglan in his arms, stroked the child's hair, and whispered words of comfort to him.
"Alright, the noise outside shouldn't bother you anymore."
The members of the five major gangs felt instantly mocked upon seeing this scene, and their old faces were somewhat embarrassed.
"Qiu Ziyue, what do you mean? Are you just messing with us for fun?" Ying San Niang said angrily.
"Go! What are we waiting for?"
Huo Lengxiong waved his hand, and together they attacked Qiu Ziyue.
Qiu Ziyue calmly started playing her jade flute again, and instantly a powerful gust of air blocked the attack of the leaders of the five gangs.
Immediately afterwards, a beam of intense light burst forth from the jade flute, shooting straight into the sky.
A moment later, a huge energy wave swept over, knocking Ying San Niang, Huo Leng Xiong, and the others back.
They fell heavily to the ground, their faces filled with terror.
"This is a lesson for you. If you dare to cause trouble again next time, it won't be so easy."
Qiu Ziyue opened her eyes and coldly looked at the people lying on the ground.
Ying San Niang and Huo Leng Xiong exchanged a glance, clearly realizing their mistake.
They knew they were incredibly lucky to have survived this time.
"We... understand."
Ying San Niang managed to squeeze out a sentence, her tone filled with awe.
Huo Lengxiong nodded and stood up sheepishly.
"We concede defeat today, and hope you will show mercy."
Qiu Ziyue smiled contemptuously: "I hope you will remember today's lesson, or you will bear the consequences."
Seeing that Qiu Ziyue had no intention of continuing the attack, Ying Sanniang, Huo Lengxiong, and the others quickly left, not daring to linger for even a moment.
With the departure of the five major gangs, the tense atmosphere in the courtyard dissipated.
Qiu Ziyue put away her jade flute and turned to look at her family and guests.
Just then, a dark shadow flashed by, and a moment later, Liu Xu exclaimed in surprise:
"Jingyun"!
Upon closer inspection, everyone saw a man in black standing opposite them, holding little Jingyun in his arms.
Qiu Ziyue was shocked and said:
"Who are you? Give Jingyun back to me!"
Qi Yuxuan was extremely anxious:
"Give Jingyun back to us immediately, or we'll tear you to pieces."
The atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly became tense again, and everyone held their breath.
The man in black slowly removed his hood, revealing a sinister yet familiar face—it was Blood Shadow.
"Qiu Ziyue, my master only wants one thing from you. If you hand it over, he will return the child to you."
Blood Shadow's voice was deep and cold, like a whisper from hell.
Qiu Ziyue's heart tightened, her gaze fixed intently on the blood-red shadow:
"Who is your master? What do you want to take from me?"
Her heart was filled with doubt and unease.
I don't understand why someone would suddenly take my child away, and I don't understand what the other person wants.
As they were talking, a strange laugh suddenly came from the sky, an ethereal yet chilling laugh:
"Hahaha……"
Everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to the sky.
A dark shadow hovered in the night sky, gradually revealing a human shape.
The man was wearing a long black robe and still had his hood up, his face hidden in the shadows.
Only a pair of eyes emitting a red glow were clearly visible.
"Welcome to this trade, Qiu Ziyue."
The voice carried an indescribable sinister charm.
"Who I am is not important; what matters is the Tao family jade plaque in your hand."
Qiu Ziyue's heart skipped a beat; she immediately understood the other party's purpose:
"You want the Tao family jade pendant?"
"Yes."
The mysterious man sneered.
"As long as you hand it over, your child will return to you safely."
Qiu Ziyue's gaze became even more resolute:
"The Tao family jade plaque is not something that can be traded casually. It is a force that protects peace and must not fall into the hands of wicked people like you!"
Qi Yuxuan also stepped forward and held Qiu Ziyue's hand tightly:
"We will not yield to your threats, no matter the cost."
Qiu Tianya and the others also gathered around, standing firmly behind Qiu Ziyue to show their support.
With Qiu Tianya and the others' strength, they wouldn't take the man in black seriously at all.
However, at this moment, the man in black had an extra bargaining chip in his hand: Jing Yun.
Therefore, everyone could only wait and see, preparing to launch a counterattack when the opportunity presented itself.
Seeing Qiu Ziyue's resolute attitude, a hint of anger flashed in the man's eyes:
"Are you really not going to consider it? If you refuse, the consequences could be severe."
Qiu Ziyue did not back down:
"I am fully prepared, and I will protect my children and family no matter what difficulties I face."
The mysterious man seemed unsurprised by Qiu Ziyue's answer and slowly landed on the ground.
"How about this, let's make another deal? I'll give you a gift, plus your child as a wager, and we'll exchange them, how about that?"
"What did you say"?
Qiu Ziyue stared at those beautiful, willow-leaf-shaped eyes.
The man in black waved his hand, and two more men in black walked over, carrying a bloodied person.
Upon closer inspection, everyone realized it was Huang Chao.
Huang Chao was exhausted from the ordeal.
"Zhu Laosan, what's the difference between you and me? Aren't we also doing some beastly things for the sake of treasure?"
Huang Chao cursed angrily, his voice barely audible.
“I am different from you. You are a hero at the end of his road, while I am rising to prominence. And I will not be as stupid as you.”
After the man in black finished speaking, he slowly removed his mask, revealing a cold and ruthless face.
"Zhu Wen".
Qiu Tianya shouted.
Zhu Wen had participated in a peasant uprising, and the imperial court later offered a reward for his capture.
Qiu Tianya knew Zhu Wen because he had posted wanted posters.
"Yes, it is me."
"Today, I'm betting your child's and Huang Chao's lives on a two-for-one exchange for the Tao family's jade pendant. Is that too much to ask?"
Zhu Wen added.
"Don't even think about it," Qiu Ziyue replied.
"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Zhu Wen stretched out his hand, and a black energy wave instantly attacked Qiu Ziyue and the others.
Qiu Ziyue quickly raised the jade flute.
As he chanted an incantation, a beam of light shot out from the jade flute, colliding with the black energy wave and producing a deafening roar.
"It seems we have no choice but to use even greater power."
To be continued in the next chapter!
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