Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 706 - 707: So That’s How It Is (2)

Nanny Cen came forward: "Madam, are you alright?" As she spoke, she saw the wound on Xiqiu’s arm and her eyes reddened immediately: "What a vicious woman." She rolled up her sleeves and waved her hand: "Let’s all go in, there’s no need to fear her with so many of us!"

The maids seemed invigorated and lifted their tools, ready to rush inside.

Sounds of fighting echoed from the room.

Xiqiu shook her head and said, "Stay outside, don’t go in." She then looked towards Tianjing behind her and said to Nanny Cen, "Find two people to clean his wound." It was impossible to summon the Imperial Physician at this moment; they would have to make do without knowing how severe the injury was.

Under the dim light of the corridor, Tianjing’s face was pale, swaying unsteadily.

Nanny Cen then noticed Tianjing and also saw Xing lying motionless on Tianjing’s body, her expression changed dramatically: "Someone, come quickly!" She said, supporting the finally swooning Tianjing, while several maids dropped what they held and clumsily helped Tianjing and unstrapped Xing from his back, holding him in their arms.

Xiqiu saw Xing’s pale face, a surge of fear struck her heart, she approached and caressed Xing, "Xing, Xing!" She called his name twice but got no response.

"Quick, help them to a room." The external wounds hurt but weren’t significantly harmful; Xing, however, was different. He was so young, and his health had always been poor; if any shock occurred... she dared not think further.

Hearing this, Nanny Cen led the crowd, supporting, carrying Tianjing and Xing into the side room.

Chunliu and Bihuai ran over, each supporting Xiqiu on one side. Xiqiu furrowed her brows and said, "Don’t worry about my injury, let’s move aside." With that, she walked to the other end of the corridor, and Chunliu spoke frantically, "Can Third Young Master handle Third Madam?"

Xiqiu knew that Tong Quanzi was quite skilled in martial arts, with his senior brothers to assist, but she didn’t know about Third Madam’s capabilities. She hoped no one would get injured.

As she pondered, she shook her head and looked at Bihuai: "What’s the situation in the yard, is it effective?"

Hearing this, Bihuai nodded, replying with a light tone, "Yes, Third Young Master followed Madam’s instructions and has already captured two inside the urn. Seventh Young Master and the mansion guards are keeping watch now."

Xiqiu had no time to relax when she thought of the Gu King lingering on the windowsill; her gaze fell on the windowsill and realized that the Gu King had disappeared without her knowing.

Her heart leaped into her throat; if the Gu King had entered and jumped out to attack, Tong Quanzi and the others would be in danger.

Just then, the door to the Warm Pavilion was kicked open from inside, and Third Madam leaped out agilely, flipped in mid-air, and landed lightly in the yard. As soon as she landed, she looked at Xiqiu and smirked across the yard: "You have quite a lot of experts beside you, little sister-in-law!" Her tone remained dismissive, and with that, she flipped her hands, and Xiqiu saw something finger-length like a bamboo flute in her palm. With a smile in her eyes, she placed it on her lips and sounded it.

The sound was crisp, melodious, and pleasant but aimed to frighten everyone present.

Even without Xiqiu needing to think, Tong Quanzi, who followed out, understood Third Madam’s purpose.

Xiqiu’s face changed drastically.

The sound soared high, and Third Madam, full of pride, looked around and then fixed her gaze on Xiqiu: "Did you think you could subdue me this way?" Even in Miaojiang, no one dared to challenge her tribe. Over the years, she and Third Master had been on countless battlefields, always victorious, and among all the Gu worms, hers were the most dominant, obedient, and agile. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

There was no other reason; while others only dug holes in cold places and buried porcelain urns for cultivation, she handpicked every Gu worm using virgins for cultivation, as women were the best yin and cold grounds, thus her Gu worms were the fiercest, most bloodthirsty, and the best of the best!

The flute sound ceased, and the yard plunged into dead silence; everyone halted, dared not move, and listened for any sound from the yard.

Third Madam was quite satisfied with everyone’s reaction.

Time slowly passed, and Xiqiu only saw the Gu King crawl out, perch on Third Madam’s shoulder, head upright, staring at Xiqiu as if she were a delectable feast, waiting for its master’s command to indulge itself.

The Gu King differed from other Gu worms; an ordinary Gu worm lacked discernment, could only attack by sensing blood scent and responding to the flute sound, but the Gu King operated under its master’s command, selectively... Xiqiu was pregnant, and the nutrients for the fetus were one of the best breeding materials.

Time passed, Chunliu’s body felt stiff and sore, yet the yard remained silent, without a hint of movement. Tong Quanzi glanced at his senior brothers beside him, ready for battle.

Third Madam looked puzzled, the command had been given for so long but unlike before, all the Gu worms did not comply and gather. She looked around, the yard was still eerily quiet.

At that moment, cries of surprise rose from the garden in the yard.

Others might not understand, but Tong Quanzi knew well that this indicated the guards had caught the Gu worms.

His eyes brightened, and he looked toward Xiqiu—could it be that Sixth Sister’s method worked, and all the Gu worms were caught?

Filled with expectation, he didn’t want to wait any longer, brandished his curved knife, and said to Third Madam: "Vicious woman, prepare to die!" With that, he leaped down the steps and attacked Third Madam, his senior brothers following the same move, leaping down as well!

Third Madam’s face showed panic; in a moment of fluster, she raised the bamboo flute to her lips again, and played another note.

The Gu King on her shoulder seemed stimulated; its slender body stood upright like a bamboo shoot on Third Madam’s shoulder, eyes fixed on Xiqiu, ready to pounce the next second.

Xiqiu took a nervous step back.

Tong Quanzi understood her intent, sweeping his knife toward the Gu King.

His senior brothers closed in, surrounding Third Madam.

At this moment, Third Madam smirked and leaped lightly to evade Tong Quanzi’s attack: "Wait!" Tong Quanzi gestured for the others to halt, himself in an attack stance, refraining from further action.

Third Madam laughed, looking toward Xiqiu, "I really underestimated you, to have even captured my Gu worms..." Although she laughed as she spoke, every word was squeezed through gritted teeth.

Xiqiu remained silent, knowing Third Madam was bound to make a desperate move next.

Chunliu and Bihuai shielded Xiqiu behind them.

Third Madam shook her head mockingly, "What use is protection, you’ll soon know its power!"

With thoughts racing, another note sounded from the flute.