Ji Youzhi was slightly panicked. As a Divine Hunter, so matters, once thought through deeply, could truly send shivers down one’s spine.
"When have I ever joked with you?" Huo Xing’Er asked.
Ji Youzhi shook his head. "You never have. But, Second Sister-in-law, how did you co to know about this?"
"You better not ask. Also, it’s highly likely that these children are being kept in a philanthropist’s Mansion near Baiyun Town. We need to investigate this quickly; otherwise, if they move the children again, it’d be even harder for us to find them."
"A philanthropist? Does Second Sister-in-law know who this person might be?"
"In the eyes of the common folk, philanthropists are those who accumulate virtuous deeds through good acts. There’s a well-known one in Baiyun Town called Hu Dashan, and a famous one in Nanyang Town called Xu Dashan. There are also other landlords and gentry known by this epithet. So, to be honest, I’m not entirely sure."
"We can rule out Baiyun Town. Those people were heading south, so I’m guessing this so-called philanthropist is probably in Nanyang Town. Second Sister-in-law, look after Suisui at the Inn while I personally lead a team to Nanyang Town."
"Go on then! Be careful. Rember, unless it’s absolutely necessary, don’t put yourself in danger."
Ji Youzhi nodded. "Understood, Second Sister-in-law." He was about to set out.
But just as his foot crossed the threshold, Xiaosuisui skillfully wrapped her arms around his thigh.
"Suisui, be good. Uncle Qi has sothing very important to do and can’t take you."
"Uncle Qi is going to Feifei! Suisui wants to Feifei too. Uncle Qi is going to save Brother Yanchen and Fu Xian. Suisui wants to save Brother Yanchen and Fu Xian too."
Xiaosuisui hugged Ji Youzhi’s thigh tighter than ever before. She had a feeling that if she didn’t hold on tightly, Uncle Qi would definitely leave without her.
"Second Sister-in-law, can you take her?" Ji Youzhi looked pleadingly at Huo Xing’Er.
Seeing Xiaosuisui’s stubbornness, Huo Xing’Er said with a helpless sigh, "This girl is so stubborn. Let’s bring her along!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Youzhi sighed inwardly. He bent over, picked up Xiaosuisui, and carried her as he went to notify Captain Wang and the others that they were preparing to depart.
"So soon? The n just managed to get so rest." Captain Wang hesitated; his n had been investigating and surveying the entire day and were exhausted.
"Choose a few with better stamina to go!" These local constables are simply too unskilled.
Before they set out, Huo Xing’Er went to Bright Moon Pavilion again to relay the news back to the Ji Family.
...
When the Ji Family received the news, Zhu Xiuxiu was in the bamboo grove practicing her martial arts.
Ji Youbo pushed Ji Youyuan to the entrance of the grove. They watched her movents from a distance before stopping.
"Has Third Sister-in-law... broken through her bottleneck?"
Ji Youbo looked at Zhu Xiuxiu with confusion. That’s not possible! Ordinarily, Zhu Xiuxiu’s talent was limited; she was capable of fending off three or five ruffians or handling four or six shrews. But if she were to seriously spar against a Martial Artist with so actual Power, her only advantage would be her speed.
"Indeed, it is rather strange." Ji Youyuan was also puzzled. "Could she have had so fortuitous encounter these past few days?"
Ji Youbo shook his head. "That’s highly unlikely. Third Sister-in-law has been taking care of Suisui all these days; she wouldn’t have had the chance for such an encounter."
"What are you two talking about?" While Ji Youyuan and Ji Youbo were speaking, Zhu Xiuxiu finished her martial arts practice and walked over.
"Congratulations, Third Sister-in-law," Ji Youyuan said, being the first to congratulate her.
Zhu Xiuxiu’s face was filled with excitent, her mouth curving into a wide, unrestrained grin. "Elder Brother, do you know? I thought I would always be stuck at my current level, that I wasn’t really cut out for martial arts. But guess what? I actually broke through, just like that!"
Ji Youyuan nodded; he was also happy for Zhu Xiuxiu’s progress. "Your breakthrough must be due to so fortuitous encounter. Did you perhaps receive guidance from so reclusive expert?"
Zhu Xiuxiu was taken aback by his question and blinked. "Elder Brother, what kind of reclusive expert could be more skilled than you, Second Sister-in-law, or Fourth Brother? If even you can’t guide , who else could?"
Ji Youyuan and Ji Youbo exchanged baffled glances.
"Then tell us, how exactly did you manage to break through?"
Seeing the eager curiosity on Ji Youyuan and Ji Youbo’s faces, Zhu Xiuxiu couldn’t help but smile. "If I said that the reason I was able to break through and make so progress in the Martial Dao is because of Suisui... would you believe ?"
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