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

Yu Fugui took the medicine bottle, and the rich herbal aroma filled his nose, mixed with the unique sweetness of the spiritual liquid. Gratitude surged in his heart, and he tilted his head back, and all the medicine flowed into his stomach.

The medicine not only had a unique taste, but also had an immediate effect. Not long after, he felt that the abdominal pain that had been tormenting him was greatly alleviated.

He looked at Xiao Zhixue, his eyes full of sincerity: "Miss, thank you for saving my life. Even if I, Yu Fugui, become a livestock in my next life, I will remember this kindness in my heart and swear to repay you."

The words express the cherishment of life and the endless promise for the future.

Yu Fugui's brows once again showed deep worry, and his eyes revealed a sadness that was difficult to conceal: "But in order to save me, you have unfortunately made an irreconcilable feud with Xuan Yu Tang. They are definitely not good people, and they will definitely not let you go. For the safety of you and your friend, the best choice is to leave Sanma Town, this troubled place, as soon as possible."

Looking at Yu Fugui's expression full of worry for others, Xiao Zhixue felt a complex emotion surge in her heart.

Compared to the selfish and self-serving mayor of Jinguan Town, Yu Fugui's selflessness and integrity are like a clear stream, which makes her deeply admire him.

She couldn't help but wonder what the reason was that made the powerful elder of Xuanyu Hall take such a strong interest in the daughter of such an ordinary town mayor.

"Mayor Yu, can you tell me more about Xuan Yu Tang? When did they start to occupy Sanma Town? And why did they take such a special interest in your daughter?"

Xiao Zhixue's voice was soft yet firm, as if she had decided to delve deeper into the mystery.

Yu Fugui coughed a few times, his throat trembling slightly, and slowly unfolded a bitter past: "They have been rooted in Sanma Town for more than three years. During this period, our Yu family has suffered from bullying. My beloved wife was ultimately unable to escape their clutches and died unjustly. And my daughter was favored by the elder of the branch hall and was to be taken in as the 32nd concubine. Now, I am imprisoned and unable to move, and my daughter is missing. The anxiety and pain in my heart are really indescribable..."

Before he finished speaking, tears welled up in the corners of Yu Fugui's eyes, and the crystal tears slowly slid down his weather-beaten face.

Although his body was rescued, the mental burden left him without the strength to even stand up, let alone rescue his beloved daughter himself.

Xiao Zhixue secretly learned through various channels that Xuan Yutang's influence was like a huge net, densely covering the entire land of Xiliang Kingdom.

In order to rescue Yu Fugui, she has unknowingly formed an inexplicable feud with this powerful force.

Even if they could leave Sanma Town successfully, the shadow of Xuan Yu Hall might still follow them like a ghost, threatening every moment of peace.

Now that she was already stuck in the quagmire, Xiao Zhixue decided not to escape anymore but to face it head-on.

She not only wanted to uncover the ugly truth beneath Xuan Yu Tang's seemingly glamorous exterior, but she also wanted to expose the shameful crimes behind this organization, the atrocities against innocent people, and the attempt to kidnap Fan Yanmu through conspiracy and trickery, so that more people could see their true colors.

A sense of determination quietly rose in Xiao Zhixue's heart. She was no longer willing to just passively wait for the arrangements of fate.

So, she made a promise to Yu Fugui: "Please rest and recuperate here. I will try my best to find a way to save your daughter."

Hearing this, a flash of excitement crossed Yu Fugui's face. He almost struggled to stand up to express his gratitude, but Xiao Zhixue gently held him down, signaling him to rest assured.

"You are still very weak, so don't rush into anything. The most important thing right now is to recover your strength. I will arrange for someone to take care of you. As for the rest, leave it to me."

There was an unquestionable firmness in Xiao Zhixue's words, which made Yu Fugui feel warm in his heart.

He never dreamed that at the most desperate moment of his life, two complete strangers would be willing to lend a helping hand, especially this seemingly weak but actually strong woman, who took the initiative to take on the important responsibility of saving his daughter.

Yu Fugui's eyes became moist again, his gratitude was beyond words, and he secretly vowed in his heart that when he recovered, he would repay Xiao Zhixue for saving his life and helping her.

After giving the instructions, Xiao Zhixue quietly opened the door of the Zen room and stepped into the dim corridor.

Fan Yanmu, who was waiting outside, saw Xiao Zhixue and a rare hint of tenderness appeared on his face, which was always extremely calm.

"How is he?" There was concern in Fan Yanmu's voice.

Xiao Zhixue turned around and gently closed the door of the meditation room. She said in a calm but firm voice, "He is no longer seriously injured. He just needs to rest for a few days. However, regarding his daughter being abducted by Xuan Yu Tang, I plan to rescue her."

Upon hearing this, Fan Yanmu's eyes became calm, and it was obvious that he was quickly weighing everything in his mind.

After a moment, his eyes revealed firm determination, as if he had made some important decision.

"Xuan Yu Tang's goal is to target me, so I will go there and take on this unknown challenge with you."

After careful discussion, the two agreed to take action in the dead of night.

They returned to the solemn and peaceful Buddhist temple. Xiao Zhixue immediately gave detailed arrangements to Xiao Wei and his two brothers, asking them to take turns staying by Yu Fugui's side to ensure that the unfortunate mayor would be properly taken care of.

At the same time, Xiao Zhixue bravely exposed Yu Fugui's tragic experience of being imprisoned in a dark room in front of a gathering of villagers, and her words revealed her indignation and worry that were difficult to conceal.

However, she cleverly chose to remain silent about the internal details and complex background of Xuan Yu Hall, retaining information that could have caused greater panic.

When the villagers heard the news, they became emotional and expressed indignation.

"Who on earth dared to do such a murder to the well-loved mayor of Sanma Town?"

An old man clenched his fists, anger flashing in his eyes.

"It is really heartbreaking that the mayor has suffered such a disaster. Fortunately, we, the outsiders, are temporarily staying here and can give him some assistance. Otherwise, I can't imagine how much suffering he would have to endure."

A middle-aged woman said regretfully, with tears in her eyes.

"If it was a family member who had been missing for such a long time, how anxious would you be?"

Another young villager sighed, his face full of sympathy for Yu Fugui's family.

After hearing this, Xiao Zhixue's relatives also looked heavy-hearted, and couldn't help but feel sad for Yu Fugui's situation.

Xiao Wei and his two brothers set off immediately and quickly went to the Zen room, warming the exhausted Yu Fugui with their meticulous care.