ebookland Chapter 275 Mudik
Chapter 275 Mudik
Murong Ling'er looked at the tragic scene in front of her, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.
After killing the man, she waved her hand and a flame appeared out of thin air, instantly igniting the corpse on the ground.
A raging fire burned, devouring the bodies completely. Finally, she scattered all the ashes into the sea.
After a moment, the entire murder scene was as if nothing had ever happened, and there was no trace of anything.
Just after she finished doing all this, Murong Ling'er's keen hearing caught a sound of footsteps approaching from afar. She immediately used her lightness skills, flew up a tree, and cleverly hid her figure among the lush branches and leaves of the forest.
Soon, a young man came hurriedly.
This person was Mudik. He chased Murong Ling'er all the way and followed her trail into the mountains.
However, due to his limited physical strength, he still fell far behind in the end.
As soon as he stepped into the forest, Modik keenly smelled a strong smell of blood.
His face turned pale instantly, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart: "Could it be that they succeeded?"
Thinking of this, Modik's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and he hurriedly searched around in the woods.
He casually picked up a stout stick from the ground and carefully knocked on the dead branches and leaves. With every step he took, he felt uneasy, as if something terrible would suddenly jump out in the next second.
Murong Ling'er stood quietly like a ghost on the lush branches, her figure completely hidden by the branches and leaves. She looked down from above and watched Mudik's panicked movements in the forest with cold eyes, her lips tightly closed, not uttering a word.
Mudik was extremely anxious and ran around in the woods searching for the body, leaving no corner unsearched. However, apart from the lingering smell of blood, he didn't even see the shadow of a half-dead body.
He paused, and suddenly looked up at the turbulent sea below the cliff. A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, and he ran madly towards the edge of the cliff.
When he ran to the edge of the cliff and looked into the distance, he saw the boundless sea with surging waves. Even if a corpse was thrown into it, it would be like a drop of water in the sea and would disappear without a trace in an instant.
Mudik stood blankly on the edge of the cliff. The sea breeze blew past, making his clothes rustle. His eyes were filled with gloom. All his hopes were shattered in an instant, and his heart was gloomy.
"Are you looking for me?" A cold voice suddenly sounded from behind him. Mudik shuddered and turned abruptly. The moment he saw Murong Ling'er, his eyes suddenly widened, and a strong surprise burst out in his eyes, as if he had seen a loved one reunited after a long separation.
"You're not dead?" Mudik's voice trembled slightly with excitement. The person he thought was dead actually appeared before him unharmed. This huge contrast made him surprised and happy.
Murong Ling'er frowned slightly, her eyes filled with confusion. This person had been chasing her all the way, and every action indicated that he was coming for her, yet she had no impression of him at all. She had never seen such a person before.
Mudik completely ignored Murong Ling'er's doubts and spoke impatiently, "Do you know that those who came to kill you were top assassins sent by the He family? The He family has long been targeting the Chu family. They will not let go of anyone who has close ties to the Chu family, and their methods are extremely ruthless."
He spoke very quickly, as if afraid he wouldn't be able to finish his words in time. "The young master of the He family has secretly taken control of some of the forces on this island. The previous steward Mo was one of their people. He was bribed by them to do evil on the island and help them eliminate dissidents."
As Mudik spoke, he gestured excitedly and told Murong Ling'er all the evil deeds and conspiracies that he had secretly investigated and known about the Mu family over the years. He was deeply afraid that the Chu family would accidentally fall into the trap of the He family and be killed.
"Why are you telling me this? Who are you?" Murong Ling'er listened quietly, her expression calm, without the slightest ripple.
In fact, Chu Lingfeng had already revealed some of the things Mudik said to her before. Compared with these known information, she was more interested in the true identity of the mysterious man in front of her.
"I...I have an irreconcilable feud with the He family."
Mudik's eyes were evasive, not daring to look directly into Murong Ling'er's eyes. After hesitating for a moment, he stammered out these words.
Murong Ling'er looked at him deeply and did not ask any further questions. She knew in her heart that this man must have something to hide and pressing him would yield no results at this moment, so she did not delve into it any further.
"Let's go back quickly! I still have to chop down trees!" After saying that, Murong Ling'er turned around and disappeared into the dense woods after a few jumps. Her movements were clean and neat, without a trace of delay.
Mudik looked at her departing back, a strange light flashing in his eyes, which was the flame of revenge burning fiercely.
On this dark and gloomy East China Sea island, he endured humiliation and struggled to survive for so many years. At this moment, he vaguely felt that the opportunity for revenge he had been waiting for was finally coming.
At this time, on the beach, as Murong Ling'er went into the mountains and did not return for a long time, Huo Jianjie's heart was hanging high, as if it was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand.
He was restless, standing up every once in a while and looking towards the mountains and forests, his brows tightly furrowed into the shape of a "chuan" character, his eyes full of worry.
"Relax, Miss Murong is a skilled martial artist. Even if you encounter any danger, you will definitely be able to escape safely."
Chu Lingfeng sat aside with a calm expression. Although he did not say it too clearly, he and Huo Jianjie knew in their hearts that the He family had endured for so long and would definitely not give up this time and would definitely take action.
However, Chu Lingfeng had full confidence in Murong Ling'er's strength. The minions sent by the Mu family were no match for her at all. In his opinion, with Murong Ling'er's ability, there were very few people in the world who could compete with her.
Having said that, Huo Jianjie's heart was filled with worry like a surging tide that he couldn't suppress.
He paced back and forth under the awning, his brows twisted into a knot, his eyes looking anxiously towards the mountains and forests. He looked just like an old father anxiously waiting for his child to come home, his heart tightly gripped, as if it would shatter into pieces if anything went wrong.
Murong Chen standing by was also worried. The book that he usually couldn't put down became boring at this moment, and he couldn't read a single word.
The little one silently helped Huo Jianjie add fuel to the fire. Every time he added a handful of firewood, he would look towards the direction of the forest, his eyes full of concern and worry for his mother.
Time passed quietly, the sun gradually rose higher in the sky, and it was time to get off work, but there was still no sign of Murong Ling'er in the mountains and forests.
On the empty beach, there is only the sound of waves hitting the shore, as if adding a lonely background sound to this long wait.
"Why hasn't my mother come back yet?" Murong Chen muttered softly, his childish voice carrying a hint of grievance and uneasiness. He stood stubbornly where he was, refusing to leave first, his small body looking particularly frail under the scorching sun.
"Your mother may have gone deep into the mountains. The roads there are difficult to travel. It's probably difficult for her to come out in a short time. Let's go back and eat first. When she comes out, she will definitely come back to find you as soon as possible."
Chu Lingfeng walked forward and comforted Murong Chen softly. He knew Murong Chen's mood at the moment, but he also knew that waiting was not a solution.
After saying that, he took Murong Chen's hand without saying anything and took him to his residence.
Chu Lingfeng lives alone in a quiet courtyard, next door to Murong Ling'er's house. The location is very convenient. If Murong Ling'er returns, the two of them will know it first.