allonlinenovel Chapter 488: Citywide Manhunt
Chapter 488: Citywide Manhunt
"No, we can't keep waiting like this. We have to find a way to go out and scout out the situation," Fang Xiaoxiao said.
Li Wan'er was a little scared: "But what if we get found out?"
Fang Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth: "It's better than just waiting here."
So the three of them decided to sneak out and take a look under the cover of night.
They carefully opened the courtyard gate; all was quiet outside. They tiptoed down the alleyway when suddenly they heard footsteps.
The three quickly hid around a corner.
The footsteps grew closer, and their hearts leaped into their throats.
Several patrolling soldiers walked by, but thankfully they didn't notice them.
After the soldiers had gone some distance, they continued on their way.
When I got out onto the street, I found it much quieter than usual, with a tense atmosphere everywhere.
"What exactly is going on?" Hongxiu asked in a low voice.
Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head: "I don't know, but I have a feeling the situation isn't good."
Just then, a man who looked like a beggar walked over, gave Fang Xiaoxiao a wink, and then turned and walked into an alley.
Fang Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then followed.
Li Wan'er and Hongxiu tried to stop them, but Fang Xiaoxiao had already followed.
As we entered the alley, the beggar stopped and turned around.
"It's me," the beggar said in a low voice.
Fang Xiaoxiao was surprised to discover that this beggar was actually the mysterious person from before.
"Why are you dressed like this?" Fang Xiaoxiao asked.
The mysterious man said, "The situation has changed. People from Fuxiang Pavilion are searching for you everywhere, and they seem to be colluding with the government."
Fang Xiaoxiao's expression changed: "Then what should we do?"
The mysterious man pondered for a moment: "I have already arranged a route out of the city, and we will leave tonight."
Fang Xiaoxiao nodded: "Okay."
Back in the courtyard, Fang Xiaoxiao told Li Wan'er and Hongxiu what had happened.
As night fell, the mysterious man led them toward the city gate. However, just as they were about to reach the gate, a group of people suddenly appeared and blocked their way.
Each of these people looked exceptionally skilled. Upon seeing this, the mysterious man quickly stood in front of the three women and firmly stated, "If you're so capable, step over my body. Otherwise, I won't let you kidnap them!"
Fang Xiaoxiao and her two companions felt a surge of emotion as they looked at the unfamiliar, mysterious man. However, before the mysterious man could make a move, two tall and handsome men stepped out from the group of men in black. One was dressed in a dark blue robe, his eyes filled with joy, while the other wore a long black robe of silk and satin, and was extremely handsome, almost like a woman.
Fang Xiaoxiao recognized the two at a glance; they were Pei Yan and Ouyang Tuoba, whom she hadn't seen for many days!
"Pei Yan! Ouyang Tuoba!" Fang Xiaoxiao exclaimed in surprise.
Pei Yan quickly stepped forward, looked Fang Xiaoxiao up and down, and asked with concern, "Xiaoxiao, are you alright?"
Fang Xiaoxiao shook her head: "We're fine, thanks to this mysterious person's help."
Ouyang Tuoba also came over and said with a smile, "It's good that you're alright."
The mysterious man looked at Pei Yan and Ouyang Tuoba warily and asked, "Who are you people?"
Pei Yan cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for taking care of them. I am Pei Yan, this is Ouyang Tuoba, and we are Xiao Xiao's husband."
The mysterious man finally relaxed: "I see. Now that you're here, I'm relieved."
Fang Xiaoxiao asked curiously, "Pei Yan, what are you doing here?"
Pei Yan said, "After receiving your message, we rushed over as fast as we could."
Ouyang Tuoba continued, "We already know about what happened at Fuxiang Pavilion, and this time we must expose their crimes."
A resolute glint flashed in Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes: "Yes, we can't let them do evil again."
Just then, one of his men rushed over and whispered a few words in Pei Yan's ear.
Pei Yan's expression changed: "This is bad, Jin San Niang is leading her people this way."
Everyone suddenly became nervous.
Ouyang Tuoba said, "Don't panic, everyone. Let's find a place to hide first."
They found an abandoned house nearby and hid inside.
A short while later, Jin San Niang arrived at the place they had just been.
"Search carefully, you must find them!" Jin Sanniang shouted.
His men began searching everywhere.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others didn't dare to breathe loudly inside the room.
Suddenly, a mouse scurried out from the corner, making a "squeak" sound.
One of his men heard the noise and walked towards the house.
Jin Sanniang stood in the courtyard, instructing her subordinates to search for Fang Xiaoxiao and the others.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan began planning how to capture Jin Sanniang and her group in one fell swoop. They ultimately decided that Ouyang Tuoba, the best in light-footed martial arts, would take the Soft Bone Powder and leave.
A few minutes later, a loud shout came from outside the courtyard: "Jin San Niang, a piercing scream! Grab him!"
Immediately afterwards, Ouyang Tuoba's mocking voice rang out: "You'll never catch me in your lifetime!"
Jin Sanniang roared in exasperation, "Don't let him get away!"
His men chased after Ouyang Tuoba.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others inside the house were secretly delighted when they heard the commotion outside.
Pei Yan said, "While their attention is focused on Ouyang Tuoba, we should prepare to make our move."
Fang Xiaoxiao nodded: "Okay!"
They quietly opened the door and observed the situation outside.
Most of her men had been lured away by Ouyang Tuoba, leaving only Jin Sanniang and a few guards in the courtyard.
Fang Xiaoxiao said in a low voice, "Let's go around from the back and take care of those guards first."
The group carefully circled around to the back of the guard.
Pei Yan flashed forward and swiftly struck, knocking two of the guards unconscious.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the mysterious man were not to be outdone, and together they subdued the other guards.
Hearing the commotion, Jin San Niang turned around and saw Fang Xiaoxiao and the others; her expression turned extremely ugly.
"How dare you resist!" Jin Sanniang roared.
Fang Xiaoxiao stepped forward and said, "Jin Sanniang, your end has come!"
Jin Sanniang sneered: "You think you can deal with me with just a few of you?"
At this moment, Ouyang Tuoba shook off his pursuers and returned to the courtyard.
"Jin San Niang, today is your death day!" Ouyang Tuoba said.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Jin Sanniang wanted to escape.
Pei Yan leaped forward, blocking her path.
“You can’t escape!” Pei Yan said coldly.
Jin Sanniang gritted her teeth: "Don't be too smug!"
Just then, there was the sound of horse hooves in the distance.
Everyone was startled, wondering what unexpected events might unfold.
A troop of soldiers came galloping in, led by a majestic general.
"What happened?" the general asked loudly.
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly said, "General, Jin Sanniang has committed many evils, and we are about to bring her to justice."
The general looked at Jin Sanniang and said, "I have long heard of the illegal activities of Fuxiang Pavilion, and I will certainly investigate them thoroughly today!"
Jin Sanniang collapsed to the ground, knowing that she could no longer escape.
With the general's help, Fang Xiaoxiao and her companions finally captured Jin Sanniang and her gang.
However, the matter did not end there. They discovered that the forces behind Fuxiang Pavilion were complex and far more extensive than what they had seen.