Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess

After pondering for a while with no result, Ran Qingchen simply decided not to think about it. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

The woman closed her beautiful eyes, immersing herself wholeheartedly in the warm spring water, relishing the rare sensation of comfort and ease, and throwing all disturbing thoughts out of her mind.

"Ran."

Qu Hongling’s body moved as agilely as a fish in the water, approaching the woman and saying with a smile, "How is it, Ran? I told you it would be comfortable."

"Just so-so."

Ran Qingchen responded stubbornly, but her face carried a hint of undeniable satisfaction, clearly contradicting her own words.

Qu Hongling’s gaze wandered over Ran Qingchen’s curvaceous figure.

First, she looked at the magnificent icebergs emerging from the water, then instinctively glanced at her own little bumps hidden beneath the water, and couldn’t help but mutter, "Why is there such a big difference?"

Then, curiously, she raised her head and asked, "Ran, aren’t you usually... um, aren’t you usually tired?"

Ran Qingchen followed her gaze and looked down, her cheeks slightly reddening, and coldly replied, "I’m not tired."

"Can I smell it?"

Qu Hongling’s thoughts jumped wildly, suddenly blurting out something that was completely baffling.

Ran Qingchen was stunned and then glared at the quirky young girl in front of her: "What’s there to smell?"

Qu Hongling chuckled, "Let me smell it on behalf of Jiang."

Ran Qingchen was both amused and exasperated upon hearing this.

The woman, both annoyed and amused, turned around and coldly said, "He’s not eligible."

Afraid that this girl might really persist on smelling it, Ran Qingchen prepared to get out of the water: "Alright, let’s find a way out. Aren’t you worried about Jiang Mo?"

"I’m not worried. Jiang is blessed with deep fortune, he’s definitely fine."

Qu Hongling saw the other about to get out, feeling a bit regretful, she pouted and muttered,

"Besides, even if we hurry, it won’t be of much help. I think this place will let us leave when it’s time, rushing to find an exit now might not necessarily lead anywhere. Plus... oh dear!"

Qu Hongling suddenly cried out in pain.

Ran Qingchen’s expression changed, and she quickly rushed to her side: "What’s wrong?"

But before Ran Qingchen could figure out what was happening, the girl who had previously shown a painful expression suddenly approached like an agile little fox.

Qu Hongling buried her delicate little face deep into Ran Qingchen’s bosom, sniffed vigorously, and then muffledly said:

"Ran, you smell so good!"

The sound, muffled from being buried, was somewhat indistinct, but carried a hint of triumphant glee.

Ran Qingchen realized, her cheeks flushed red, and she forcefully pushed the other away, with clear irritation in her eyes, she scolded: "What’s wrong with you?"

Triumphant with her trick, Qu Hongling raised her little head and laughed:

"Jiang is really lucky, in the future he’ll surely hold onto Ran and won’t let go."

Ran Qingchen saw this girl becoming more brazen, her brows furrowed: "Don’t mention Jiang Mo in front of me! I’ll say it again, I absolutely won’t be involved with him!"

While speaking, Ran Qingchen angrily slapped the water surface with her palm.

Splosh!

With a loud noise, water splashed everywhere, spreading like blooming white flowers, even the pebble at the pool bottom was jolted slightly by the impact.

The originally calm pool bottom began to show some eerie red algae with a sinister air.

Seeing the other truly angry, Qu Hongling immediately put away her mischievousness, her face full of obedient repentance: "I’m sorry, Ran, I was wrong."

Ran Qingchen coldly snorted, turned to get out.

"Oh dear!"

At the moment of turning, Qu Hongling cried out again.

Ran Qingchen furiously glared at the girl, scolding angrily: "You’re insatiable, aren’t you?"

However, as her gaze inadvertently cast toward the water, she was shocked to see strands of red algae in the water winding around Qu Hongling’s slender legs like lively snakes.

Simultaneously, the pebbles that were previously jolted by her palm slap now seemed to come alive, starting to rotate slowly.

With the pebble’s rotation, a deep whirlpool gradually appeared at the center of the pool, generating a powerful suction force.

Qu Hongling tried to struggle but couldn’t break free.

"Hong!"

Without a second thought, Ran Qingchen quickly extended her hand, tightly gripping Qu Hongling’s wrist, exerting all her strength trying to pull her out of the whirlpool.

However, the suction force generated by the whirlpool was just too strong.

Soon, the black vortex that originally surrounded Qu Hongling quickly spread in all directions, forming a massive black vortex in an instant.

Its suction force increased exponentially.

Under the effect of this powerful suction, Ran Qingchen felt his body lighten and was sucked into the vortex along with Qu Hongling.

——

On the other side, Jiang Shouzhong and his group were still hurrying on their way.

During their journey, they encountered several groups of bandits, but without needing Jiang Shouzhong to act personally, the accompanying Taoist and Monk easily dealt with the bandits.

During this time, they also let Little Jiangyi practice a bit, teaching a lesson to a few petty thieves.

As they approached Huye City, a raggedly dressed old man, looking panic-stricken, dashed out of the city, with several people tightly pursuing him.

The old man was clearly severely injured, his clothes stained with large patches of blood, seemingly unable to hold on for long.

Such Jianghu vendettas occurred almost every day, and everyone was used to it.

Jiang Shouzhong initially didn’t plan to intervene, but when he heard the words of one of the pursuers, he subconsciously stopped in his tracks.

"Yang Keyi, do you think you can escape? Hand over the Divine Pill obediently!"

Yang Keyi?

Jiang Shouzhong turned his head, his gaze locking onto the old man.

In an instant, his thoughts drifted back to a time when he was chatting with Miss Duo Ying of Danxia Peak. At that time, she had mentioned that her master was named Yang Keyi.

Is it the same person?

Jiang Shouzhong was somewhat unsure.

In theory, Duo Ying’s master should be hiding near Water Moon Manor to avoid pursuit from comrades and enemies. How could he end up here?

Jiang Shouzhong hesitated slightly in his heart but eventually decided to take action.

After all, he and Duo Ying were friends, and he had once promised the soul of the Second Elder to look after them.

At this moment, the old man, finally unable to sustain himself, collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The pursuing group quickly surrounded him upon seeing this.

Just as they were about to approach and capture him alive, a man with a full beard suddenly appeared in front of Yang Keyi.

"Who are you?"

The leading pursuer was startled for a moment and shouted harshly.

Jiang Shouzhong ignored him, bending down to gaze at the severely injured Yang Keyi and gently asked, "Are you from Danxia Peak?"

Yang Keyi did not respond, his eyes filled with wariness.

Jiang Shouzhong smiled slightly and said, "My name is Jiang Mo, a friend of Miss Duo Ying."

Hearing the name "Jiang Mo," Yang Keyi’s vigilant eyes instantly brightened, and a trace of surprise appeared on his face: "Are you the Jiang Gongzi that Ying’er mentioned?"

Jiang Shouzhong nodded with a smile.

The pursuers were infuriated by Jiang Shouzhong’s disregard for them and were about to rush forward.

However, suddenly, they saw a flying sword appear out of nowhere, suspended in midair.

The sudden sight shocked everyone, their pupils shrinking and mouths agape.

Before they could react, the flying sword zipped through like lightning, instantly taking their lives.

The Taoist and Monk, who intended to help Jiang Shouzhong, were frightened out of their wits.

"Flying sword?"

Monk muttered in a trembling voice, "This kid is actually a master from the Heaven Desolation Boundary?"

The Taoist was equally stupefied.

Jiang Shouzhong crouched down, attempting to heal Yang Keyi.

But when he placed his hand on Yang Keyi’s body, he found that his internal organs had suffered massive damage, almost devoid of life.

"Can’t be saved."

Yang Keyi’s breath was weak, each word accompanied by violent coughing, with blood gushing from his mouth.

He trembled as he slowly took out an exquisite small box from his bosom and handed it to Jiang Shouzhong with his last ounce of strength. His eyes showed a hint of reluctance and remorse as he murmured,

"Jiang Gongzi, the internal conflict within our Danxia Peak originated from a dispute over twenty years ago between the Sect Leader, the elder brother, and myself.

Perhaps, at that time, the Sect Leader and I should have heeded the elder brother’s advice and killed the baby girl..."