Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 707 - 708: So That’s How It Is (Part 3)

It seemed like just a blink of an eye; as Tong Quanzi sensed the impending danger and everyone rushed forward, that Gu King soared like a winged bird, agilely leaping into the air, swiftly crossing above everyone’s heads, and darting towards Xiqiu across the wide courtyard.

Bihuai closed her eyes and moved forward a step, guarding Chunliu and Xiqiu behind her.

This all happened in an instant; Tong Quanzi already flipped and tightened his knife stance to chase after the Gu King, while the brothers continued attacking the Third Madam, engaging in a fierce battle exchanging moves within the courtyard.

Xiqiu stared unblinkingly at the Gu King, raising her hand to push Bihuai and Chunliu aside when Min was also startled awake, and he opened his eyes to see Xiqiu.

"Mother!"

Xiqiu felt a sense of despair; she had heard the word ’mother’ for so long, but she hadn’t heard her child call her ’mom’...

In the blink of an eye, everyone’s thoughts turned several times.

The Gu King was close at hand, leaving no time or possibility for any other reactions.

Bihuai closed her eyes, awaiting the final moment of her life, tears already streaming from the corners of her eyes.

She knew from the day she was sold by human traffickers that she would die somewhere, following the madam for these years was her good fortune, allowing her to live a few years longer, a profit she made, even if she died she would regret nothing.

Even the last words were thought out, regretting only the lack of time for a final farewell to everyone!

At this moment, a spark of fire suddenly shot across the sky above the dim courtyard, swooping in from outside, swirling through the air with blinding speed, creating a whirlwind that made everyone stop in astonishment and unconsciously look towards that spark of fire, the speed so fast it was in the blink of an eye.

Bang!

The spark of fire charged fiercely, brushing past Bihuai and knocking into the Gu King’s chest, skimming over Bihuai’s button and flying back out!

The Third Madam let out a cry and halted, her back struck by an unknown blade, blood flowed like a pillar...

Tong Quanzi’s steps froze on the stairs.

Xiqiu’s eyes quietly fixed on that spark, which expanded bit by bit, rapidly burning and embedding into the bedroom’s window.

The flames leaped, emitting twisting, screeching cries.

It was only at this moment that everyone realized the spark was a flaming arrow, swiftly piercing the Gu King, nailing it to the window frame and igniting rapidly.

A pungent stench spread throughout the courtyard.

Bihuai’s knees buckled, collapsing to the ground, forgetting even to cry, while Min whimpered in shock.

"No!" The Third Madam finally reacted, disregarding her injury and pushing past everyone towards the window. Her Gu King couldn’t be burned to death, but the fire and stench told her she was mistaken, the flames engulfing the Gu King completely.

She tried to move, but Tong Quanzi would not allow her closer to Xiqiu, swiftly intercepting the Third Madam, looking towards his fellow disciples, everyone swarmed over, encircling the Third Madam.

The Third Madam’s eyes bulged with fury as she roared, "Get out!"

No one listened to her; Xiqiu had already reacted, first looking towards the courtyard’s entrance.

In the darkness, Fourth Master Xiao in a scarlet morning robe, strode out from the corridor, his gaze unwavering with no shred of warmth, striding tiger-like into the courtyard, his eyes first falling on Xiqiu, their gazes meeting, and Xiqiu’s anxious heart relaxed, her eyes reddening, "Fourth Master!"

As if a savior had arrived, everyone’s confidence surged in the courtyard.

Fourth Master Xiao cast a glance at Xiqiu, his gaze shifting to her bright red wounded arm, his eyes narrowing with a sudden hint of killing intent, he turned his gaze towards the Third Madam, his voice icy as if from eternal frost, "Capture her!"

At his command, not only Tong Quanzi and his few associates, but even the guards who had entered with Fourth Master Xiao swarmed over, making it impossible for the Third Madam to break through, even if she had three heads and six arms, besides she was already injured, and soon her arms were grabbed and tied behind her back; the Third Madam glared viciously at Fourth Master Xiao, "If you dare do anything to me, my father will tear you limb from limb!"

"Whatever!" Fourth Master Xiao didn’t spare her a glance, casually responded and took big strides up the steps towards Xiqiu, looking down at her, his voice gentle, "Are you hurt?"

Xiqiu exhausted and terrified from the night, her taut nerves relaxed and tears fell in grievance, shaking her head, "I’m fine!" She said, looking at Fourth Master Xiao, "Is Fourth Master okay?"

"I’m fine." Fourth Master Xiao supported her, "Let me help you inside to rest!" Saying this, he wrapped his arm around Xiqiu and led her into the room, Xiqiu glanced back at the Third Madam, concern in her eyes, "Third Sis-in-law?"

Fourth Master Xiao opened the door, as they stepped inside, he replied, "They know what to do."

What to do? Naturally, she would be taken to the government office, although the Miaojiang conflict had yet to cease, the Third Madam still had her uses.

Xiqiu didn’t ask further, allowing Fourth Master Xiao to assist her into the room, in the courtyard, people extinguished the fire on the window sill, Chunliu covered her nose and glanced at the Gu King, seeing only a charred pile resembling bamboo strips, a few maggot-like things squirming on the ground, a guard poured beef tallow over them, throwing a torch on top...

The stench was a hundred times worse than before.

Chunliu covered her mouth and retreated several steps, collapsed to the side and vomited, then thought of Min and hurriedly carried her out of the courtyard.

The Third Madam was restrained and gagged, half-dragged out of the courtyard door.

Tong Quanzi and his associates stood in the courtyard, wiped their sweat still somewhat frightened, no matter how formidable the adversary, they’d never felt fear, but such things were indeed too sinister; even thinking back now they were still scared repeatedly.

Xiqiu sat down in a chair, only then feeling the soreness in her legs and knees, Fourth Master Xiao had Bihuai bring hot water to personally clean her wounds, Xiqiu endured the pain, watching Fourth Master Xiao and asked, "I sent Nanny Cen to the Marquis Mansion to inquire, the mansion door was shut tight, is mother, elder sister-in-law, and second brother alright?"

Fourth Master Xiao didn’t speak immediately, focused and finished the task at hand, then fetched medicine for her wound, "It might sting a bit..." Waiting for Xiqiu to nod, he carefully applied the medicine, Xiqiu’s brow knotted with the pain.

"There, there." Like coaxing a child, Fourth Master Xiao held her gently, patting gently before wrapping her wound with familiar ease, Xiqiu couldn’t help recalling the time when Xiao Yanzheng had bitten her finger, it was also him who bandaged it...

After all was done, he washed his hands and sat opposite Xiqiu, slowly stating, "Mother and eldest brother have not been found, elder sister-in-law is fine."

Xiqiu listened stunned, asked, "How could they be missing? Where could Third Brother have hidden them?" Fourth Master Xiao lifted Xiqiu’s legs onto his lap, massaging her sore knees, answering slowly, "They weren’t in the mansion when I arrived, tonight has been too urgent and too much, we’ll have to wait till dawn to find them."