novelraw Chapter 348 - 110: Intervention
Chapter 348 - 110: Intervention
Night
No stars, no moon.
The vast manor remained deathly silent.
Only at the core, a faint halo flickered.
"Tap... tap tap..."
The sound of footsteps approached from a distance, entering the main hall.
The newcomer had a Treasure Sword hanging by the waist and Armor on, long hair cascading down like a waterfall, held by a jade hairpin at the back, emanating a strong murderous aura from head to toe.
The blood-soaked Armor was even more terrifying to behold.
"Father!"
Chen Jiuniang clasped her fist in respect and bowed to the man in the center, speaking in a deep voice:
"Your daughter has repelled the enemy."
"Good!"
Father Chen looked at his daughter, his eyes complex:
"Well done, your mother is waiting for you in the back, go see her."
"Yes."
Chen Jiuniang acknowledged.
"Brother Chen." From the left side of the long table, a bald Great Han spoke slowly:
"This time, the Qian Family dispatched several experts, and there are more ambushes around. I’m afraid they won’t retreat easily; we must prepare early."
"...Indeed." Father Chen sighed softly:
"Brother Yang is right."
"However..."
"The foundation our Chen Family has built over generations, the hundred or so people above and below, and all the dependents, how can we just abandon them arbitrarily?"
"Even if we are willing, those outside... they must be willing too!"
"Brother Chen." A scholar in the room clasped his fists and said:
"As long as the green hills remain, there is no worry of lacking firewood. Since things have come to this point, please, Brother Chen, take your family and leave first. We will intercept here."
"Indeed!"
Someone shouted:
"Master, please leave quickly, we are willing to sacrifice!"
"Master, leave quickly, we are willing to sacrifice!"
"Master, leave quickly..."
Surrounding shouts like thunder moved Father Chen, forcing him to stand from his seat, clasping his hands, eyes tearful, he said:
"What virtue or ability does Chen possess to be fortunate enough to meet you all in this life, even if I die here, I can smile in the netherworld!"
"Master!"
"Brother Chen, you are mistaken!"
"Brother Chen, without you, how could we have today? Without your helping hand, we might have met our end many years ago."
The scholar said solemnly:
"Today is the day for us to sacrifice ourselves to repay Brother Chen’s kindness!"
"Precisely!"
The Great Han stood up:
"Brother Chen, do not hesitate!"
"Haha..." Father Chen glanced around, suddenly laughing out loud, his laughter thunderous, the sound carrying far:
"Who in the world could not die?"
"If death is inevitable, as long as there are no regrets in the heart, why fear?"
"With you by my side, why fear does Chen have?"
"At worst..."
"Fight to the death!"
......
Chen Jiuniang arrived at the back hall, hearing Father Chen’s passionate voice, her blood surged involuntarily, subconsciously gripping the handle of the Treasure Sword at her waist.
"Xiao Jiu."
At this moment, a beautiful woman in strong attire quickly approached, pulling her to the back:
"Come with me quickly, change your clothes."
"Mother." Chen Jiuniang followed hurriedly:
"What’s wrong?"
"The situation is dire, the Qian Family seems about to forcibly storm the manor, it won’t hold for long, you must leave first." Mrs. Chen spoke urgently:
"Don’t ask too much, time is pressing."
"But..." Chen Jiuniang looked panicked:
"What about you and Father?"
"Us?" Mrs. Chen shook her head, skillfully undoing her armor, and handed over a close-fitting Soft Armor:
"Wear it inside your clothes."
"Don’t mind us, later Uncle Zheng will accompany you through the secret passage to Green Willow Manor, there aren’t many Qian Family people there."
"No!" Chen Jiuniang’s movements of wearing clothes paused, shaking her head urgently:
"If you’re leaving, we leave together; if you and Father don’t go, I won’t go!"
"Nonsense!" Mrs. Chen turned around, eyes tearful, scolding angrily:
"Don’t you know, Sixth’s child has long escaped; your Thirteenth Sister also has a master protecting her, can likely escape this too."
"And Old Ninth..."
"What have they done for the Chen Family?"
"Absolutely nothing!"
Mrs. Chen grasped Chen Jiuniang, roaring softly:
"Now they’ve all escaped, why should... why should my daughter continue fighting, you must live and leave!"
"But..." Chen Jiuniang clenched her silver teeth:
"What about you and Father?"
"Us?" Mrs. Chen looked back at the front yard, smiled wryly, face full of sorrow:
"Don’t be deceived by these people’s loyal appearance, once your father and I disappear, this group will immediately flee."
"Xiao Jiu."
She touched Jiuniang’s long hair, whispering:
"Don’t worry about us, when things get chaotic and unnoticed, your father and I will take the secret path to meet you."
"Good child, obey."
"Mother!"
Chen Jiuniang felt her heart sour, eyes turning red, tears falling like rain.
"Hurry and leave!"
Mrs. Chen shook her head, quickly helping her daughter change clothes, pulling her towards the back door.
A person was already waiting there.
"Miss." Uncle Zheng stood behind a large fake rock, expressionlessly nodding as Mrs. Chen brought Chen Jiuniang over:
"Rest assured, I will certainly escort Jiuniang out of Zhaonan Prefecture alive."
"Old Zheng..." Mrs. Chen opened her mouth, lightly patting his shoulder:
"Thank you."
"Once there, let Xiao Yu cover for you, take Xiao Jiu away, don’t think about avenging the Chen Family, just live peacefully."
Uncle Zheng’s brows drooped slightly, silent.
He wasn’t good with words, and his Cultivation Technique was unique, making him like an emotionless Metal Puppet.
Even his temperament had become cold.
But no one would doubt his loyalty to the Chen Family.
Turning around, Uncle Zheng clutched the large stone with both hands, letting out a muffled grunt, muscles and tendons exerting, slowly lifting this massive rock.
The strength was incredible!
Actually.
Apart from the Flawless Martial Artist, perhaps only he in the Chen Family could lift this rock with brute force.
"Jiuniang!"
Mrs. Chen tightly held her daughter’s hand, though deeply reluctant, gently nudged her towards the exposed secret passage below: