Koi Fubao: Being loved by everyone on the road to escape from famine

Xiao Zhixue raised her eyebrows slightly, with a smile on her lips: "This snake gall is a magical treasure among medicines, and it is prepared for your stubborn illness. The power it contains may be the key to curing your illness."

The moment he learned the truth, Xiao Tingrui felt an indescribable warmth in his heart.

It turns out that Xiao Zhixue, the seemingly weak sister, is so thoughtful and considerate. Not only did she perceive the urgency of her brother's illness, she also silently prepared everything.

This made Xiao Tingrui firmly believe that his physical condition was about to take a turn for the better.

The medicinal soup was carefully brewed after several hours. Although it was missing two key medicinal ingredients due to material shortages, it still exuded a refreshing herbal aroma, which was enough to temporarily soothe Xiao Tingrui's long-standing illness.

Xiao Zhixue gently handed a carefully selected snake gall to Xiao Tingrui's mouth.

After her brother swallowed the snake gall, she carefully poured the liquid medicine into a plain porcelain bowl and said softly, "Brother, this bowl of medicine will be a little bitter, but for the sake of your health, we must persevere."

Xiao Tingrui drank it all in one gulp without hesitation. Although the medicine was bitter, it seemed to carry the sweetness of the future.

The effect of the medicine took effect quickly, and Xiao Tingrui felt as if his whole body was drenched by drizzle. Sweat oozed out of his pores like spring water. After a while, his thin clothes were soaked by sweat and stuck to his body, bringing waves of sticky discomfort.

However, as clothes were scarce at home, he had to suppress his discomfort so as not to worry his family.

Xiao Zhixue took her brother's pulse again, her fingertips gently resting on his wrist, her brows slightly furrowed.

The pulse showed that the dampness and coldness were slowly receding, but the two missing herbs were like the last obstacle before victory, which significantly limited the speed of recovery.

What is even more worrying is that there seems to be a hidden disease in my brother's body. If we want to cure it completely, it will probably take a long time and unremitting efforts.

With a determined light flashing in her eyes, she comforted him softly, "Brother, your illness has lasted too long. It is impossible to recover overnight. But please believe me, I will do my best. No matter how long it takes, I will definitely cure your illness completely."

Xiao Tingrui looked at his grown-up sister, his heart full of gratitude and trust, and nodded heavily: "Brother has confidence in you. You have come this far all these years, so what's the harm in waiting a little longer?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue smiled gently and then turned to her father Xiao Wei, holding a sharp knife and a package containing clean water and blood-stained clothes.

Xiao Wei looked at his daughter's back: "Sanya, where are you going?"

Xiao Zhixue raised her hand and pointed, her eyes piercing the roof: "Dad, I'm going to the river to get some clean water and wash off the bloody clothes. You take this knife, in case those evil people come to cause trouble again, you can protect your family."

Thinking of the clear stream she met on the road, Xiao Zhixue had already made a plan in her mind to take the opportunity to wash away those disturbing blood stains.

Xiao Wei clenched the knife in his hand, feeling uneasy: "I'd better go with you. I'm really worried about you being alone."

Xiao Zhixue knew the bond between family members, but she didn't want them to take risks for her, so she declined and said, "Dad, you stay at home and take care of mom and brothers. I will be back soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Zhixue started walking towards the river without any hesitation, leaving behind only a strong and independent back.

Xiao Wei looked at his daughter's receding back, feeling mixed emotions, but he finally decided to stay.

And all of this has not escaped a pair of eyes hidden in the dark, watching everything.

That person was a spy under Gao Qiang.

Seeing Xiao Zhixue leaving home alone, he immediately rushed back to the mayor's residence like a cheetah to report the news.

Upon hearing the news, Gao Qiang's lips curled up into a cruel smile, a smile that did not reach his eyes, but was filled with the pleasure of calculation and revenge.

"You, go immediately, capture those guys who escaped and lock them up in jail.

I want to let that girl know what happens if she disobeys me!"

His orders were cold and merciless, foreshadowing the coming storm.

Although he had no way to deal with the clever and cunning Xiao Zhixue, it was easy for him to deal with the simple and harmless villagers in Shangqiao Village.

In his calculations, with just a slight pinch, these innocent people would become pawns for him to force Xiao Zhixue to submit.

Gao Qiang was secretly proud of his own plan, with a cruel smile on his face. He immediately gave orders and his men moved swiftly towards Shangqiao Village.

At the same time, Xiao Zhixue and Xiao Tingxuan, a brother and sister, were standing beside a gurgling stream.

Xiao Zhixue held the empty water bag in her hand and gently drew the source of life from the clear river. She also cleverly mixed in a few drops of precious spiritual spring water without anyone noticing.

Xiao Tingxuan seemed anxious. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's and he kept scanning the surroundings, fearing that the officers who followed him like a shadow would suddenly appear and destroy this rare tranquility.

The water bag gradually swelled up. Xiao Zhixue took out a piece of clothing stained with blood from her arms. She touched the water surface with her fingertips, and the clothing gradually became clean again as she rubbed it.

After cleaning, Xiao Zhixue straightened her back and said, "Let's go back."

Xiao Tingxuan nodded silently, followed his sister's footsteps, and set out on the journey home.

However, when the two returned to their simple shelter, they were greeted by silence and emptiness. The villagers of Shangqiao Village had disappeared, and only a few scattered objects remained, silently telling the story that had just happened.

Xiao Tingxuan's eyes wandered around the empty surroundings, and he felt uneasy and confused: "Dad, Mom and Big Brother, where are they? Why didn't they wait for us to leave together?"

At this moment, Xiao Zhixue's eyes fell on the pile of packages on the ground and the sharp sickle. These familiar objects undoubtedly belonged to their family.

After opening the package, half a pig's leg was lying quietly inside. The presence of this food made Xiao Zhixue understand something instantly.

Zhou Shuqiong is attentive and persistent, and will never throw away this hard-earned food for no reason.

Holding these objects that symbolize home, Xiao Zhixue's heart sank. Her eyes gradually turned cold, and a layer of gloom covered her face. "It's obvious that the officers took the villagers away while we were away."

When Xiao Tingxuan heard this, his heart seemed to be hit by a heavy hammer, and a feeling of powerlessness surged in his heart.

"I'm going to save them right away!" He was so anxious that he almost rushed out to look for them.

Xiao Zhixue grabbed his arm in time and said, "Don't be impulsive, brother. If we go find them now, those officers will never admit it easily. We have to find another way."

Xiao Tingxuan was at a loss: "What should I do? My parents and my eldest brother are in their hands, how can they let any of them go easily?"