The Qiu Family was furious, but they also knew that with Zhao Guihua’s protection, they really didn’t dare to do anything openly anymore.
Widow Qiu gave Zhao Guihua, the busybody, a vicious glare and then spat at Yunyi, muttering under her breath, "Just you wait."
Though her voice was low, Yunyi heard her clearly. Bring it on, she thought, not afraid in the least.
Geng Erhong hurried over. "Yunyi, Qiu Baolin was giving you some nasty looks just now. I bet he’ll definitely try to harm you. You must be very careful."
Thinking of the words she had overheard earlier, Yunyi patted her shoulder. "I know. But from now on, don’t go out in the village alone. Always have someone with you. You can’t be too careful."
Geng Erhong wasn’t stupid and understood what Yunyi meant. "Mhm, I’ll remember that. I’m off to work now."
Having said that, she turned and ran after the people from Zhiqing Point.
After Geng Erhong had left, Zhao Guihua came over to Yunyi and whispered, "Those Qiu Family people are no good. You’d better be extra careful in the future and not fall for their schemes."
Yet, not wanting to scare the young girl, she added, "But you shouldn’t be scared either. You’ve saved members of our Gong clan several times. The old clan leader said that the Gong clan will be your support in the village."
Yunyi was very touched. "Auntie, thank you for the warning, but I’m not that easy to mess with. If they dare plot against me again, don’t blame me for being ruthless."
That was what she said, but she really didn’t want to let them trouble her again. Only, she couldn’t just blurt out her thoughts recklessly.
Zhao Guihua was relieved to see Yunyi wasn’t scared. "Alright, as long as you’re aware. I’m off to work now."
Yunyi nodded. "Go on then. Thanks for worrying about me."
She watched Zhao Guihua reach the large willow tree. Then, with a disdainful glance at the squad leader standing on a rock assigning work, she turned back to the village clinic.
She moved the herbs that needed to be dried to the entrance and arranged those that needed processing together, took out Doctor Gong’s processing tools, and began to work busily.
Huo Jingrui had reported the local situation to his superiors overnight and requested that they dispatch relevant experts as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, their team re-entered the mountains based on the clues provided by Yunyi with one goal in mind—to capture the enemy agents hidden deep in the mountains before the experts arrived.
They had set off before dawn and had been marching for over five hours when Huo Jingrui raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop. "Take a rest right here. Eat your rations, then we’ll continue."
As he spoke, he took out the map he carried, staring at it intently for a long while before pointing to a spot. "Later, we’ll split into two teams. I’ll lead one team in from the east. Chen Sujun, you lead another team in from the west.
Remember, when you reach the interior, don’t cross the river ahead. See if we can encircle that enemy unit this time."
He also recalled Yunyi’s instructions: "And when you go further inside, be sure to watch out above your heads for poisonous snakes that blend in with the trees." ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by NoveI(F)ire.net
Everyone lowered their voices as much as possible, responding solemnly, "Yes."
Huo Jingrui, recalling what the young girl had said last night, was filled with confidence in completing the mission. He suddenly felt a surge of strength coursing through him.
Then thinking about the cave the girl had mentioned, he couldn’t help but hope that the experts dispatched by his superiors would arrive soon.
A quarter of an hour later, the team split into two groups and headed deeper into the mountains.