Chapter 200: Chapter 199: Forcing Their Way In
Kun Lun ignored the cleft-lip youth’s shouting and reached out his large hand, intending to push him aside. The cleft-lip youth turned on his heel, causing Kun Lun’s push to miss, and then followed through by pulling on Kun Lun’s arm, making him stagger. Fortunately, Kun Lun’s innate divine power allowed him to barely stabilize himself.
The onlookers were all stunned. What background did this cleft-lip youth have to be able to withstand Kun Lun?
To know Kun Lun was a towering figure over two meters tall, his strength growing by the day due to his good diet. In contrast, the cleft-lip youth was at most 1.7 meters, appearing slender and weak. Standing together, it was like a dwarf beside the Green Giant, an unexpected deadlock.
Xiao Yan felt an incredulous sensation within. How could an ugly little servant be so formidable?
The cleft-lip youth did not engage Kun Lun directly but repeatedly attacked him from unexpected angles. In pure strength, he could not match Kun Lun, but his movements were far more superior, several times over—it was clear to any observer that he had Qinggong training.
Xiao Chong exchanged a glance with Shu Qi, who immediately stepped forward to join the fray, quickly putting the cleft-lip youth at a disadvantage. Then, at a whistle from the youth, several Heavenly Defects and Earthly Defects servants rushed in from the courtyard.
The cleft-lip youth said to the crowd, "This group of people is so rude, trying to break in, everybody stop them."
Just as a great brawl was about to erupt, Xiao Yan hurriedly said, "Don’t misunderstand, where is your young mistress? We have business with her."
A white-eyed, bearded man coldly snorted, "The courtyard where our young mistress lives is not somewhere you can come as you please. Misunderstanding? Misunderstanding what? You’re already here fighting, less talk, watch my fist!"
The bearded man seemed like a blind man with rolled-back eyes, yet moved seamlessly, showing no signs of blindness.
Xiao Ce whispered to Xiao Chong, "That bearded man’s skill in locating by sound is impressive, something that can’t be achieved without over ten years of practice."
Xiao Chong looked at Xiao Yan, "Are the servants under the lady of Bamboo Garden all this skilled? Does Uncle know what’s going on?"
Cold sweat broke out on Xiao Yan’s forehead, "I do not know. Miss Xiao either behaves very distantly, usually staying behind closed doors."
"The young mistress must be inside. Last time, she said Xiao Yixun poisoned her." Hua Nong shouted, trying to rush in but unable to find a gap to pass through.
The group was blocking the courtyard entrance, making it impossible for others to enter. Yun Shang, initially three parts suspicious, was now wholly anxious, her face showing complete concern.
Among the group were only Kun Lun and Shu Qi capable of fighting; the other weaker servants of the Xiao Family didn’t dare to come forward, lingering outside, pretending to integrate into the fight.
Xiao Chong stepped forward, but Xiao Ce quickly stopped him, "Zifang, a gentleman does not risk himself unnecessarily."
Hong Yan anxiously looked inside, "Miss Xiao is acting unusually. If she indeed abducted the young mistress, it’s certainly not good."
Yun Shang looked at her, "Hong Yan, do you know something?"
Hong Yan was about to speak when Xiao Yan interrupted her, only to order the servants, "Stop fighting, we came just to ask if the Village Lady of Le’an has been here?"
Yet no one paid attention, the clash between the groups continued unabated. The commotion drew others from the estate, even Xiao’s mother was heading over.
Hong Yan stamped her foot, "This Miss Xiao is definitely suspicious, otherwise, why react so strongly? Moreover, she is one to exact revenge. A few months ago at the Lingyin Temple, some rogue merely insulted her and her servant crippled him on the spot—she’s very ruthless."
Hua Nong added, "Last time, the young mistress was mysteriously poisoned at the Lingyin Temple, suspecting it had something to do with Miss Xiao, but she refused to confront the young mistress, and finally she gave up. Could it be that Miss Xiao holds a grudge due to the young mistress previously yelling at her courtyard door?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chong wasted no more time, leaping over everyone’s heads, rushing towards the inner rooms.
To Xiao Chong, this was extremely impolite, but that he did so proved his patience had run out.
Xiao Ce, seeing Xiao Chong ignore his advice, had no choice but to follow. However, his Qinggong was not as skilled as Xiao Chong’s; unable to leap over people’s heads, he quickly opened his Iron Folding Fan to push his way through the crowd.
Since the master was determined to force his way in, as a member of staff, he had no choice but to accompany the gentleman to the end.
In front of the house still stood a group of Heavenly Defects and Earthly Defects slaves. Though they each had flaws, their skills were quite good.
But Xiao Chong and Xiao Ce clearly possessed superior skills, quickly knocking down all the blocking servants, they pushed the door open and walked into the house.
The main hall was empty. Xiao Chong scanned it, moving step by step towards the room on the left.
Inside the room, the mute girl and the Witch had long heard the commotion outside, but without orders from their master, they dared not act rashly, remaining cautious around their unpredictable young master. Compared to the uproar outside, the room’s quiet was unsettling.
At five, Xiao Yixun was far more unreasonable than his sixteen-year-old self.
"It’s so noisy outside, go out and tell them to be quiet, mother is resting!" Xiao Yixun frowned and finally spoke.
"Yes!" The Witch responded, and along with the mute girl, they saluted before attempting to leave the room.
At that moment, an unlatched door was suddenly flung open with great force, revealing a handsome man against the backlight. The mute girl and the Witch were startled, not expecting someone to break in so quickly; the next instant, they reached out to stop him, but Xiao Ce had already opened and closed his Iron Folding Fan, engaging them in a fight immediately.
Within a few exchanges, Xiao Ce felt a chill run down his spine as he noticed strange insects crawling out of the old Witch’s body. If not for his quick movements, the insects would have crawled on him.
Even as the fight outside continued, Xiao Yixun didn’t glance their way; her body was curled under the bed, her head resting on her arm against the bed’s edge, holding Lin Wanwan’s hand as if Lin Wanwan was her entire world.
When Xiao Chong entered, he immediately took in the room’s situation. Seeing Lin Wanwan lying lifelessly on the bed, he frowned and said coldly, "What have you done to her?"
He did not rush forward, as Xiao Yixun’s hand was holding a shard of broken porcelain.
Xiao Yixun ignored Xiao Chong’s words, turning her head away, continuing to gaze at Lin Wanwan as if nothing else in the world existed.