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

The fire spread rapidly, and soon the backyard of the ruined temple was surrounded by raging flames. Black smoke billowed straight into the sky. The scene was both shocking and awe-inspiring.

The villagers were attracted by the sudden fire and gathered together, with solemnity and seriousness written on everyone's face.

Although they didn't know who the people who were burned were, the villagers hated them from the threats they posed to the village.

Zhou Shuqiong, Xiao Tingrui and Xiao Tingxuan also slowly walked out of the meditation room, and watched the raging flames devouring everything mercilessly, and they couldn't help but feel a little scared.

If Xiao Zhixue and Fan Yanmu had not returned in time, the outcome of this life-and-death battle would probably have been different. Thinking of this, the three of them couldn't help but feel deeply grateful and fortunate.

Several ragged villagers huddled in a dark and damp corner, holding their bleeding wounds tightly, and uttered low and painful groans.

The air was filled with an oppressive smell mixed with dust and blood.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhixue frowned slightly, and quickly quickened her pace, approaching them gently and quickly.

Her eyes swept across every face twisted in pain, and her delicate fingers touched the wounds, some deep and some shallow, examining them with professional and gentle movements, confirming that although the injuries were serious, there was no immediate threat to life.

She turned around and was about to leave, already having made up her mind.

I decided to find some rags to clean up the scattered ashes, maybe they will come in handy someday in the future.

The wind outside the temple gently blows through the broken window frames, seeming to whisper anxiety and expectation.

At the same time, the figures of Guo Jia and her two siblings were trembling slightly on the other side. Any slight sound was enough to frighten these children.

When they looked towards the person who came with trembling eyes and found it was Xiao Zhixue, their tightly hugged hands gradually relaxed, as if they had found a safe haven.

Xiao Zhixue comforted them with warm words and gentle smiles, and the light gradually returned to the children's eyes, but the tranquility was soon broken.

A burst of hurried and powerful footsteps came from afar, and several officials in official uniforms rushed into the dilapidated temple like a storm.

The leading officer had a dignified face and sharp eyes. After looking around, he couldn't help but frowned, full of suspicion about the sudden thick smoke, "Why is there such thick smoke here? Is there something wrong going on?"

Just as he was about to step into the backyard to find out what was going on, Xiao Zhixue moved slightly and stood in front of him just right.

Although her movements were gentle, they revealed an unquestionable determination.

The officers all looked solemn and cast sharp eyes at Xiao Zhixue, questioning her intention to stop them and whether there was really a fire in the backyard.

Xiao Zhixue had mixed feelings. Faced with this team of subordinates who might have been deceived by the fake mayor, she weighed the pros and cons again and again, and finally chose to conceal and procrastinate temporarily, defusing the impending conflict with a seemingly reasonable excuse.

"You guys misunderstood. These are just some useless things. We are clearing out the old stuff. It's not a fire."

Her smile was warm and genuine, trying to calm their suspicions.

However, the officers obviously did not buy it and pushed her, insisting on going to the backyard to witness it with their own eyes.

Xiao Zhixue followed them, praying in her heart that the traces left by the fire that had just been extinguished would be enough to conceal their presence.

Stepping into the backyard, everyone saw the devastation and ashes everywhere, and the already tense atmosphere became even more solemn.

The leading officer had a sullen face and questioned the villagers in a stern tone about their reckless behavior, a stark contrast to the amiable man he had been the night before.

The villagers were trembling with fear and dared not look up for fear of causing greater trouble.

At this time, Yu Fugui, who was seriously injured in the Zen room and had not yet recovered, barely stood up because of the noise outside. He tried to catch some news from the outside world through the gap in the tightly closed window, but to no avail.

His heart was filled with bitterness and despair, and he longed for someone to discover his plight and expose the conspiracy.

However, thinking of the officials who had not looked for him in recent days, he felt completely forgotten and betrayed, which made him feel so heartbroken that he struggled to sit up from the bed.

Seeing this, Xiao Wei hurriedly extended a helping hand, his concern evident in his words.

"Mayor, you are still in very weak condition. You can't hold on any longer."

As soon as Xiao Wei finished speaking, the noise outside the door became clearer, and it seemed that footsteps were approaching here.

Xiao Zhixue knew that the situation was urgent and there was no time to hesitate. She held the whip tightly in her hand, ready to defend her father from any unexpected events at any time.

The moment the door of the Zen room was pushed open, the air in the room seemed to freeze.

Several officers walked in, and the moment they saw Yu Fugui, they were all shocked.

Among them, the officer Liu Yu was the first to react. With a stern expression, he strode forward, his hand quietly touching the hilt of the knife at his waist.

However, Xiao Wei stood in front of Yu Fugui without hesitation, and his determination was moving.

"Back off!"

Liu Yu warned sternly and drew his sword.

In a flash, a whip cut through the air sharply and hit Liu Yu's back of the hand accurately. With a crisp "snap", the knife slipped from his hand and Liu Yu's facial features were distorted in pain.

The remaining officers were all shocked when they saw this. They drew their swords and turned their angry eyes to the mysterious whip holder...

Xiao Zhixue stood beside the bed, her face as cold as ice, her eyes sharp, like the sharpest blade in winter, piercing straight at the people who gathered around her.

Her voice was cold and firm, and every word was sonorous: "If anyone dares to hurt my father, don't blame me for being merciless with the long whip in my hand."

Liu Yu was stunned for a moment. He never expected that such a seemingly weak woman would dare to issue such a stern warning to him, an official.

He was filled with shame and anger, and tried to grab the blade beside him. However, before his fingertips touched the cold handle, a whip shadow flashed in the air, forcing him to withdraw his hand quickly. He glared at Xiao Zhixue with a sharp gaze, "You, where are you from? How dare you attack a government official? Are you tired of living?"

Several burly men dressed in official uniforms approached quickly and heavily, with fierceness flashing in their eyes, like hungry wolves staring at their prey, their greed and cruelty were almost beyond words.

Seeing this, Xiao Wei became increasingly panicked. He was about to step forward and stand in front of his daughter, but was stopped nimbly by Xiao Zhixue.

"Dad, let me handle this, you retreat to a safe place first."

There was unquestionable determination in Xiao Zhixue's voice. She didn't want her father to be in any danger. Facing these ordinary petty officials, she believed that she was capable enough to deal with them.

Xiao Wei's face was filled with worry and reluctance. He stared at his daughter and said, "I won't leave. I want to stay here and protect my daughter."

However, the officers obviously did not give the father and daughter more time to have a warm exchange. They drew out the long swords at their sides, and with a flash of cold light, they pounced towards the two of them.