NFBE Chapter 46 A Different Kind of Revenge
Chapter 46 A Different Kind of Revenge
Ye Qingchen rushed back to the inn, anxious to see Xiaoyue'er as soon as possible. Without lingering, she hurriedly went to the pastry shop and picked out some snacks suitable for children.
When she returned to the inn, Gu Changfeng was intently reviewing the information they had gathered about Xiaoyue'er. Perhaps the matter had angered him too much; his already thin face now appeared even more pale, with veins faintly visible, as if he was unable to quell his anger.
Ye Qingchen gently knocked on the door and entered the room. Seeing Gu Changfeng's appearance, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache. She said softly, "Changfeng, you've had a hard time. What's wrong that makes you so angry?"
Gu Changfeng raised his head, glanced at Ye Qingchen, and forced a smile: "It's nothing, Madam. I was just thinking how could they do this in broad daylight." He then handed Ye Qingchen the sheet of paper filled with messages. Ye Qingchen was furious upon reading it. This seemingly bustling and prosperous Jin City hid too much filth and scum! They forced respectable women into slavery and prostitution, and trafficked people's children everywhere.
Gu Changfeng said, "I'm going to make them wipe out these people's hideout!" Ye Qingchen nodded and placed the pastries on the table: "These are pastries I just bought. Have some first. We can't use the government's influence to deal with Xiaoyue'er's matter."
Gu Changfeng picked up a pastry, put it in his mouth, and frowned slightly. "This pastry is too sweet. I prefer something lighter." Ye Qingchen smiled. "I know you like lighter flavors, but these pastries were bought especially for Xiaoyue'er. I hope she'll like them." Hearing this, a hint of tenderness flashed in Gu Changfeng's eyes. "Xiaoyue'er will definitely like them. By the way, without using the official's power, what do we do?"
Ye Qingchen blinked her bright, mischievous eyes, a slight smile playing on her lips, and said to Gu Changfeng with a grin, "Hehe, it's just the two of us here, how about it? Let's play a super exciting game today!" As she spoke, she magically produced an exquisite crossbow from behind her back and handed it to Gu Changfeng, enthusiastically introducing it: "Look at this crossbow, isn't it super cool? It's really amazing! Each of us gets 50 bolts! Later, we'll use this together to wipe out all those guys! Haha!"
Immediately afterwards, as if she had planned it all along, Ye Qingchen pulled out two sets of black night clothes from somewhere, proudly shook them, and said with a smile, "Look, this is what I prepared carefully in advance! Wearing these will make it much easier for us to move around!" After saying that, she threw one of the sets to Gu Changfeng.
Then, Ye Qingchen leaned closer to Gu Changfeng and lowered his voice mysteriously, continuing, "Isn't there a famous sect in the martial arts world called Red Leaf Pavilion? I've heard they often uphold justice and rob the rich to help the poor! I specifically investigated their style and habits beforehand, so as long as we fabricate some things according to their usual practices, we can definitely complete the mission without anyone noticing! Then, let's see who dares to underestimate us!"
As they spoke, the two quickly changed into black night clothes and leaped out of the window with the lightness of ghosts. The night was as dark as ink, so thick it seemed impossible to see through, but Jincheng was a bustling city of extravagance and debauchery, with brightly lit streets. If one did not walk on the rooftops, one would surely be exposed by the bright lights.
So, the two of them nimbly leaped onto the rooftop, their toes lightly touching the tiles on the ridge, making a soft sound. Like elves in the night, they moved swiftly and silently, and soon arrived above the brothel.
Through the dim moonlight and the light shining from inside the house, one could vaguely see a drunken man making merry. Ye Qingchen couldn't help but glance at him a few more times out of curiosity. Just then, Gu Changfeng, quick as a flash, reached out and covered Ye Qingchen's eyes with his palm, and whispered a scolding, "Don't look! These are bad habits, don't follow them and learn bad things!" Although his tone was stern, it contained a hint of concern.
Ye Qingchen thought to herself, "Hmph! What's a little thing like this to a modern 22nd-century person like me?" However, she wouldn't say these words aloud so easily. Her gaze sharpened as she stared intently at the menacing thugs at the door. A slight smile played on her lips as she winked at Gu Changfeng beside her, implying, "Leave this group to me." Gu Changfeng nodded knowingly, indicating he would find other thugs.
Now, looking at the arrows again, they were completely unmarked, bearing only small iron tips. This simple construction was not only easy to make but also inexpensive, so they had no worries about arrow consumption. As for the crossbow, it was Ye Qingchen's unique skill; no one else could replicate it. Compared to the one she had given to Uncle Gu, this crossbow was clearly lighter and more agile, making it incredibly easy to carry.
Ye Qingchen's eyes sharpened, and with a flick of his arm, the bowstring taut instantly, and six arrows shot out like lightning! The power of each arrow was like a thunderbolt, carrying boundless killing intent and precision. The six arrows seemed to have eyes, flying straight towards the enemy's vital points. Several muffled thuds were heard as each arrow accurately struck its target; those struck didn't even have time to utter a scream before collapsing to the ground.
Before the enemies could recover from their shock, Ye Qingchen drew her bow again, unleashing another volley of arrows. This time, she was faster and more accurate. The second and third waves of thugs who had just charged forward had no chance to dodge and could only watch helplessly as they were pierced by the merciless arrows, falling one after another into pools of blood.
Meanwhile, the battle on Gu Changfeng's side was also incredibly fierce. He moved with the agility of a cheetah, his longsword flashing with impenetrable speed, each strike imbued with powerful internal energy, easily felling any approaching thugs. In the blink of an eye, dozens of thugs had perished under his sword. The remaining thugs, seeing the situation was dire, began to feel fear and gradually retreated. But Gu Changfeng wouldn't give them a chance to escape. With a swift movement, he pounced like a ghost, his sword flashing, leaving a trail of blood. In the blink of an eye, the once numerous thugs were reduced to few, and the entire brothel was filled with a thick, pungent stench of blood.
Just at this critical moment, the madam, her fat body swaying, approached with a fawning expression. Ye Qingchen's eyes flashed with a cold light. He quickly pulled a delicate voice changer from his pocket, placed it to his lips, and said in a low voice, "Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor! You heartless scoundrels dare to disregard human life and force innocent women into prostitution! Such heinous acts are intolerable and deserve death!" Before he finished speaking, Ye Qingchen suddenly channeled his profound inner strength, and a powerful suction force erupted.
The madam suddenly felt lightness in her body, and her entire body involuntarily flew up, heading straight towards Ye Qingchen. Terrified, she struggled desperately, but to no avail. At the same time, she felt as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping her neck, tightening its grip until she could barely breathe. In just a few moments, the madam's face turned blood red, her eyes bulged, and her tongue lolled out.
However, just as the madam was about to suffocate, Ye Qingchen suddenly withdrew his inner force. Losing her support, the madam fell heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string, making a dull thud. Due to the immense impact, the madam died instantly, her blood splattering everywhere and staining the surrounding ground red.
After dealing with the madam, Ye Qingchen didn't stop there. He looked around, and those who had initially held onto hope were now pale with fear, trembling uncontrollably. Ye Qingchen spoke again, "Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt its debtor. The others are not entirely without fault, but I will show them leniency today and give them a chance to reform. If they dare to commit such evil deeds again in the future, I will not let them off easily!" With that, he flashed away like lightning, disappearing from everyone's sight in the blink of an eye.