Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family - Chapter 280: Action One
Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Action One
Xiao Yunjing decided to explore again that night and make plans once everything was clear. This matter couldn’t be rushed, and they couldn’t risk alerting their enemies.
“Yes, so both of you must be cautious during the investigation. After all, Red Leaf Villa belongs to a martial arts sect, and there must be trap mechanisms and the like.”
No matter how skilled Xiao Yunjing was in martial arts, he was not omnipotent. If he encountered traps he couldn’t break, there was nothing he could do but wait for death.
Gu Qingli was worried about this more than anything else.
Poisons and curses no longer posed a significant threat to them.
Xiao Yunjing nodded solemnly. He knew that apart from his martial arts, he had little else he excelled in.
“Go to sleep quickly. You need to be well-rested to work,” Gu Qingli said, pushing him into bed. She then climbed in herself and curled up in Xiao Yunjing’s arms to sleep.
Xiao Yunjing affectionately kissed her lips and closed his eyes, drifting off to sleep.
After that, it took Xiao Yunjing and Yun No. 20 seven days to thoroughly survey Red Leaf Villa. During these days, Gu Qingli, Wuyou, and Wuqing were in the Space, preparing meals for the people in the tunnels outside. Gu Qingli thought that since the weather was so cold, they should at least have hot meals. The water for cooking and drinking was all spiritual spring water.
After nearly ten days of this, the skills of the Secret Sect members had all improved to varying degrees. They were overjoyed; with delicious meals that also enhanced their abilities, such days couldn’t be better.
“Li’er, we will take action tonight. We’re going to a place with traps. Are you scared?” Xiao Yunjing asked helplessly.
They had investigated every part of Red Leaf Villa. Truly worthy of being the top villa in the martial arts world, it had more than a hundred locations with arrays, mechanisms, and hidden stakes.
The most dangerous place was Qingchen’s courtyard, where a moment of carelessness could lead to being trapped and killed.
So, Li’er had to go with him.
He had no choice. He didn’t want Li’er to join him in such a risky endeavor, but they needed the help of Li’er’s Space for that particular location.
“Silly, I’m not afraid of anything as long as you’re here. Besides, I came precisely because I was worried about you facing danger,” Gu Qingli said, hugging Xiao Yunjing’s waist with both hands and speaking softly. Under her gentle exterior beat the heart of a strong woman.
She knew, without him saying, that the place they were going to must be Qingchen’s residence. She wanted to go there even more, suspecting it held many valuable things she intended to take.
Xiao Yunjing’s heart softened completely. He could find no words to express his love and gratitude – only a deep, loving kiss.
That night, the two of them took Wuqing out of the Space, leaving Wuyou alone to look after the children.
Wuqing’s martial arts skills were higher than Wuyou’s and far superior to those of the more than one hundred Secret Sect members, making her a great help.
After coming out, Xiao Yunjing quickly laid out the plan: Yun No. 20 would lead one team, Yun No. 4 would lead another, and Wuqing would follow Yun No. 4’s team to provide support. This arrangement would minimize any casualties.
Xiao Yunjing didn’t want to lose even a single member of the Secret Sect.
With no one else to watch the three little ones in the Space, they had no choice but to leave Wuyou behind.
“Now, let’s move! Remember, safety first, mission second,” Xiao Yunjing emphasized again.
“Yes, my lord. Don’t worry,” Yun No. 4 said. “I brought these men here, and I’ll take them all back safely. I won’t let any of my brothers lose their lives.” They were all brothers who had grown up together; no one would abandon another.
“Alright, move out.” With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yunjing sent Yun No. 20 and Yun No. 4 off with their respective teams, disappearing into the night.
Once they had left, Xiao Yunjing picked up Gu Qingli and raced towards a large mansion at the center of the villa.
The mansion was grand, surrounded by lanterns that illuminated it as brightly as day, making the red bricks and green tiles clearly visible.
It was obvious that someone had been sweeping the snow during the day.
Xiao Yunjing observed from the darkness for a moment before flying towards the backyard.
Although it seemed deserted, there were no fewer than ten people hidden in the shadows, showing the importance of this courtyard.
Circling to the back, Xiao Yunjing sensed that there were just as many people hidden there. He gently put Gu Qingli down, took a medicine pouch from his bag, and used his internal energy to disperse the powder.
Once the surrounding area was devoid of any discernible presence, he swiftly carried Gu Qingli into the courtyard like an arrow loosed from a bow, landing steadily on a large tree.
He then used his internal energy to send more medicinal powder out again.
After a while, Xiao Yunjing whispered, “Li’er, there are traps and arrays below. When I say ’enter,’ we’ll enter the Space.”
Gu Qingli nodded.
Xiao Yunjing aimed for a specific spot and jumped down. As soon as he landed, he urgently said, “Enter.”
Gu Qingli had been watching Xiao Yunjing intently. When she heard his command, she immediately brought him into the Space.
The moment they entered the Space, she heard, SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!
“So many arrows,” Gu Qingli said, letting out a breath after they were safely inside.
“Mm, there are many such places,” Xiao Yunjing agreed.
“Is Qingchen’s lair made of gold? He has so many traps and mechanisms in his own home. How insecure is he?”
“It’s unclear whether it’s made of gold or not. From what we’ve learned, his stepmother paralyzed him when he was around ten years old, so he is indeed insecure.”
“Ah, so it was his stepmother’s doing.” When she had treated Qingchen’s leg, she had figured out it was man-made, but she hadn’t expected it to be his stepmother’s handiwork.
Why didn’t she just kill him directly? It would have saved us so much trouble, Gu Qingli cursed internally.
“We should go out now,” Xiao Yunjing said, patting her.
“Okay.”
When they came out, they saw the ground beneath them was covered in a layer of arrows. Gu Qingli stored them all in the Space, just like she had in the tomb under the Icefield; Xiao Yunjing would be able to use these arrows in the future.
After collecting the arrows, Xiao Yunjing picked her up and flashed to another spot, and they entered the Space once more.
When they re-emerged, the ground was littered with poisonous insects and snakes. Gu Qingli sprinkled some medicinal powder, and all the venomous creatures died instantly.
Next was a poison miasma zone, then an array zone, a net trap zone… It took a great deal of effort for the two of them to pass through these areas and finally arrive at the housing area.
Xiao Yunjing employed the same method to spread medicinal powder in all directions. When the surroundings were clear of any life, they pushed open the main gate and entered a primary courtyard.
The courtyard was brightly lit and serene, with a very simple layout.
Although it was simple, the materials used were far from ordinary – the house’s pillars, doors, and windows were all made of golden nanmu.
“Wow… this is what you call wealthy!” Gu Qingli exclaimed, surveying the area while storing everything she could in the Space.
If only I could take the pillars, doors, and windows, I would tear them down and take them with me, she thought.
They found the study. Needless to say, none of the antiques, calligraphy, or paintings inside escaped Gu Qingli’s grasp.
“Yunjing, see if there’s a secret chamber or something here,” Gu Qingli said, tugging at Xiao Yunjing, who was still examining their surroundings. She had finished collecting the items in the room.
She recalled Dean Lin’s study, where she had found a secret chamber and made a fortune.
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