allonlinenovel Chapter 404: I Really Didn't Steal
Chapter 404: I Really Didn't Steal
Fang Xiaoxiao gently patted the shoulder of the second daughter of the Wang family and asked tenderly, "Second sister, tell your older sister what exactly happened?"
Wang's second daughter wept uncontrollably, tears streaming down her face like a broken string of pearls. Her body trembled with fear and grievance. She sobbed, "I...I really didn't steal it..." Fang Xiaoxin tenderly embraced her, gently comforting her, "Second sister, don't cry. I believe you. It definitely wasn't you." As she spoke, her eyes revealed determination and trust, and she gently patted Wang's second daughter's back.
The eldest daughter of the Wang family stood to the side with her arms crossed, a sneer playing on her lips, her eyes full of mockery and suspicion. She said in a sarcastic tone, "If it's not her, then it must be you, humph! Look at her, Fang Xiaoxiao is always sneaking out at night, she's definitely up to no good!" The other women nodded in agreement, whispering among themselves, their eyes filled with suspicion towards Fang Xiaoxiao.
Just then, several bald monks stormed in menacingly. They wore monk's robes, but their faces were full of fleshy muscles, and their eyes revealed ferocity and greed. The leader was a fat, round-bellied monk, resembling a Maitreya Buddha, yet his face showed no trace of compassion. After hearing the eldest daughter of the Wang family's story, his gaze fell on Fang Xiaoxiao, and his eyes immediately lit up, like a hungry wolf spotting its prey. He revealed a look of astonishment and greed, secretly marveling at her breathtaking beauty, a trickle of saliva unconsciously drooling from the corner of his mouth.
The bald monk who was leading the group shouted at the top of his lungs, "Take Fang Xiaoxiao away for investigation!" His voice was as loud as a bell, making people's ears ring.
Wang's second daughter knelt down with a thud, pleading, "Master, she is innocent! Please, spare her!" Her forehead slammed heavily against the ground, making a "thud" sound, and soon became red and swollen.
The bald monk remained unmoved, shoved aside the second daughter of the Wang family, and said viciously, "Pleading is useless, take them all with you!"
Wang's eldest daughter stood aside, a cold smile on her lips, observing everything with indifference. She showed no intention of helping, but secretly rejoiced, thinking that she could finally get rid of Fang Xiaoxiao, this thorn in her side.
And so, Wang's second daughter and Fang Xiaoxiao were forcibly dragged away. Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes revealed anger and defiance. She gritted her teeth and secretly vowed to find a way to expose the evil deeds of these bald monks and rescue these poor women.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Wang's second daughter were taken to the front of the pagoda temple. The place was gloomy and terrifying, filled with a putrid stench that made one want to vomit. The walls of the pagoda temple were covered with cobwebs, and some dilapidated Buddha statues were placed in the corners. The faces of the Buddha statues were covered with dust and looked utterly broken.
The bald monks shoved them inside without any pity. Fang Xiaoxiao gasped as soon as she stepped into the pagoda temple. Inside, there were many iron cages resembling dog cages, each containing numerous wounded women. These women were barely clothed, covered in wounds, their faces haggard, their eyes filled with endless fear and despair. Some huddled in corners, weeping silently; others stared blankly ahead, their eyes vacant, as if they had lost all hope for life.
The bald monk said smugly, "See? If you don't behave, you'll be locked in a cage and taught a lesson!" A ferocious smile appeared on his face, and his eyes revealed cruelty and tyranny.
Fang Xiaoxiao glared angrily and shouted, "You beasts, how could you do such a heinous thing? You will surely be punished!" Her voice echoed in the temple, filled with anger and a sense of justice.
Just then, flames suddenly shot into the sky outside the pagoda temple—a fire had broken out! The bald monks were terrified and rushed out cursing as they tried to put out the fire.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Pei Yan appeared at the pagoda temple. He moved with agility, silently approaching Fang Xiaoxiao like a ghost. Upon seeing Pei Yan, Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up with surprise. She immediately said, "Rescue the woman in the iron cage first!" Pei Yan nodded and immediately joined Fang Xiaoxiao in the rescue.
However, at this moment, two bald monks barged in. Pei Yan's eyes narrowed, and with lightning speed, he pulled out a hidden weapon from his robes and threw it at the two bald monks. With two "whoosh" sounds, the hidden weapon accurately struck the bald monks' vital points, and they instantly fell to the ground dead, blood gushing from their wounds and staining the ground red.
The second daughter of the Wang family was terrified by this sudden scene. Her face was ashen, her eyes wide open, and her body seemed frozen in place, unable to move. She muttered to herself, "Dead...dead..."
Fang Xiaoxiao quickly took out a calming pill from her pocket and put it into the mouth of Wang's second daughter, saying, "Don't be afraid, hurry up and save them!" Her eyes revealed anxiety and concern. Only then did Wang's second daughter regain her composure and join Fang Xiaoxiao in saving the person.
Pei Yan stood firm, blocking the gate and preventing the other bald monks from entering. His eyes shone with determination and resolve, and he gripped a long sword tightly in his hand, its blade gleaming coldly. More and more bald monks gathered outside, frantically pounding on the gate and shouting, "Open the gate!" Pei Yan felt he was about to collapse; large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and slid down his cheeks, but he gritted his teeth and held his ground.
Just then, the sounds of fierce fighting erupted outside the temple gate. Shouts and screams mingled together, echoing through the night sky.
A moment later, the intense noise outside abruptly ceased, and an eerie silence fell. Then, He Jinnian's steady, powerful voice and Long Jinyan's slightly excited shout rang out: "They're here!"
Pei Yan didn't dare hesitate for a moment and quickly opened the door. Fang Xiaoxiao was first hit on the face by the cool breeze rushing in from outside, then her gaze swept over the corpses scattered on the ground outside. The stench of blood assaulted her nostrils, and she couldn't help but frown slightly, her stomach churning. She suppressed her discomfort and shifted her gaze to He Jinnian and the rows of imposing soldiers behind him.
He Jinnian strode forward, looking slightly tired but unable to hide his relief, and said, "The mastermind has been killed, and this nightmare is finally over."
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lower lip, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes. Before leaving, she specifically instructed He Jinnian: "Arrest the village chief of Wangjiagou, and don't let any of them escape!"
After the matter was over, Fang Xiaoxiao rushed back to the Lingxi Pavilion outside Kyoto City.
Fang Xiaoxiao had just returned to the Lingxi Pavilion outside the capital city and hadn't even caught her breath when she saw Princess Li Wan'er walk in with her eyes red and swollen from crying.