Chapter 238: Are All Little Girls’ Mouths That Tough?
Maybe Su Xiaoxiao didn’t quite understand what was going on in that moment and that’s why she froze, doing nothing. So, Yun Zhonghe immediately ordered Xue Yunjian to turn back.
Hence, Xue Yunjian, who had Su Xinghe slung over her shoulder, suddenly stood before Su Xiaoxiao, only a few steps apart.
“Hey? What are you doing back here?!”
Su Xiaoxiao was thrown into a panic.
After all, she was still a socially anxious teenager, especially when a creepy-looking criminal was suddenly fixated on her. How could she not feel uneasy?
Never been in such a situation before, her anxiety made the scene a bit surreal.
“Arrrgh! Now that you’ve seen me, you’re a goner!”
Xue Yunjian lowered her voice, snarling at Su Xiaoxiao with an angry rasp.
At that moment, Su Xiaoxiao finally noticed that the person Xue Yunjian was carrying was Su Xinghe!
With an abrupt dizziness and a wide-eyed stare, Su Xiaoxiao felt a wave of strange, hormone-like emotions.
Her eyes turned serious.
“Put this girl down! Who are you?! What’s your plan?!”
With a sarcastic chuckle, Xue Yunjian replied, “Do you really think anyone would honestly answer you?”
Then, Xue Yunjian tossed Su Xinghe towards Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao, about to charge forward recklessly, suddenly stopped, steadying herself as she caught Su Xinghe just as she dropped.
As Su Xiaoxiao caught Su Xinghe, Xue Yunjian’s punch came crashing down.
“Ow!”
Though Xue Yunjian controlled the force well, the immense power still made Su Xiaoxiao stagger. Almost, she would have tumbled over with Su Xinghe in her arms.
Even though Su Xiaoxiao’s physical strength was exceptional, she was no match for Xue Yunjian, a genuine magical treasure and a spirit blade. The cost was huge for Xue Yunjian to attack, drawing on Yun Zhonghe’s spiritual energy substantially, similar to releasing a major skill.
Yun Zhonghe preferred not to waste his energy, preferring to act himself whenever possible. Yet, for dramatic effect, Xue Yunjian needed to show off a bit too—making the rescue more thrilling.
Su Xinghe lay unconscious in Su Xiaoxiao’s arms, eyes tightly shut.
Unable to know what happened to Su Xinghe, Su Xiaoxiao was determined to protect her sister from any oddball who wanted to kidnap her. She’d fight till the end!
“What a sharp lookout! No wonder the Xuantian Sect has so many talents; even an outer gate disciple can be so daring. Impressive.”
Xue Yunjian stared at Su Xiaoxiao’s fierce gaze, admitting her appreciation in a gruff voice.
“But let’s not forget, you’re just a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage. You really think your weak level can stop me?”
Spiritual energy surged, indicating a powerful follow-up attack was brewing.
The pressure on Su Xiaoxiao was overwhelming, making her feel like she’s under a boulder. There was a vast gap in their strength; directly confronting Snow Cloud Sword meant certain d*ath.
But she couldn’t retreat!
“No way are you taking her!”
Eyes glinting with determination, Su Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and held firm.
“Sis…?”
Su Xinghe slowly opened her eyes, mumbling weakly…
Roots of spirit exploded! Life force gushed!
Instantly, Su Xiaoxiao felt a surge of life energy, like a gust of wind swirling around her. Her jade-like armor shone brightly, emitting a green glow that wrapped around her body like a divine armor. It made her feel like she had unlimited power!
Never felt so energized! This was her mission, her destiny!
She stood in the open!
When Xue Yunjian saw the amazing change in Su Xiaoxiao, surprise flickered in her eyes before settling back into calm.
Su Xiaoxiao aimed to save not just Su Xinghe, but also some part of herself deep within.
This resolve made Xue Yunjian pause; spiritual strength could bring out forces beyond one’s current capabilities. But Su Xiaoxiao was just trying to earn some extra cash, not ready to go all-out.
Just then, something stirred nearby, giving Xue Yunjian a cue to play along:
“It looks like someone’s coming to help; little one, you’re saved. The child is yours.”
Swiftly dispersing her spiritual aura, she vanished into the forest, leaving faint impressions of her presence.
“Huh?”
Su Xiaoxiao didn’t expect the kidnapper to just leave like that.
Seconds later, Yun Zhonghe rushed in with Xue Yunjian at his side.
“Cloud Brother!”
Su Xiaoxiao was relieved to see Yun Zhonghe, visibly relaxing.
“Little, are you okay? I saw some strange person earlier.”
“Cloud Brother, they ran off already.”
“Oh…what’s in your arms, Xiao…?”
Yun Zhonghe shifted focus, clearing his throat.
Su Xiaoxiao tried to explain the ordeal but noticed Su Xinghe waking up.
Those blue eyes blinked in confusion before bursting into joy, almost leaping into Su Xiaoxiao’s arms—but then they hardened, her eyes turning sharp.
Quickly stepping back, Su Xinghe distanced herself from Su Xiaoxiao.
Seeing them estranged, Su Xiaoxiao felt a pang of sadness.
“Chenchen…”
Calling her by her nickname tenderly, she reached out hesitantly.
“Don’t come near me!”
The childish yet stern voice echoed, flames surging from Su Xinghe, clearly defensive.
Surprised, Su Xiaoxiao stumbled back but before she could speak, Su Xinghe interrupted:
“Su Xiaoxiao, are you in cahoots with those bandits trying to pull off a hero rescue drama? Hoping I’ll thank you and drop my plans to banish you from the Su family?”
Eyes narrowed, Su Xinghe showed surprising perceptiveness, catching Yun Zhonghe off guard too.
Teeth gritted, pain flashed through her eyes. Despite this, she kept up the harsh tone.
“No, I wouldn’t…”
Su Xiaoxiao pleaded, hoping she’d believe it, but Su Xinghe’s skepticism was unyielding.
“You knew I was taken away, yet did nothing.”
Chill in her voice, Su Xiaoxiao froze.
Throughout, Su Xinghe had remained conscious.
Desperate, Su Xiaoxiao thought of explaining herself but Su Xinghe wouldn’t accept any excuse.
“That oddly dressed person knocked me out and brought me right to you, even glancing back after a quick route.”
“Clearly strong, yet didn’t fight us.”
“Kidnapping me should’ve been easy, yet they abandoned me so quickly?”
“Su Xiaoxiao, you must’ve cooked up some scheme to keep me in the Su family, right?”
Close to truth, Su Xinghe’s deductions amazed everyone—and worried Yun Zhonghe.
This girl had intuition akin to Mu Jixue’s.
But Mu Jixue was innate, while Su Xinghe had forged hers in the crucible of hardship.
