Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 121 Where Do We Come From?

Feeling my murderous gaze, Wu Quan trembled and quickly continued.

"However... however, I do know a place. There is an abandoned hut in the suburbs where the Mo Yue Sect has a branch."

"If you want to find out anything, perhaps you can go there and ask. That's all I know. Please, have mercy and spare my life!"

Huan Yuechu stared intently at him, carefully observing every subtle change in his expression, trying to determine whether what he said was true.

After a moment, she felt that Wu Quan didn't seem to be lying, so she slowly put the long sword back in her hand.

Seeing this, Wu Quan felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He quickly covered his neck with his hand and took several steps back, still feeling lingering fear.

Just a moment ago, he truly felt death approaching, and now his legs felt weak, and he could barely stand.

"I'll spare your dog's life for now, but go back and tell your so-called branch leader that this box is not something he can even dream of getting his hands on!"

"Otherwise, we'll make sure he regrets it!" Huan Yuechu warned sternly, holding her longsword.

Wu Quan didn't dare hesitate for a moment and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Then, he and his men fled in disgrace, like stray dogs.

The other people in the surrounding area witnessed this scene and couldn't help but applaud.

They felt deep respect for this brave, fearless, and highly skilled woman.

Then Huan Yuechu turned to the little girl and said, "The box is safe now, but you have to be careful in the future."

The little girl blinked her big, bright eyes and spoke in a childish, clear voice.

"Sisters, thank you so much today! If it weren't for your help, my little box would probably have been stolen by those bad guys!"

As she spoke, she tightly hugged the somewhat old but very precious box in her arms.

Huan Yuechu smiled and gently patted the little girl's head, responding tenderly.

"Don't mention it. It's getting late. You should hurry home, or your family will worry about you."

The little girl nodded obediently and replied, "Okay, sister." Then she continued.

"But sister, what exactly do you do? Will I ever have a chance to see you again?" After saying that, she looked at the four strangers in front of her—Huan Yuechu and the others—with anticipation.

Huan Yuechu pinched the little girl's cheek, a smile playing on her lips. "We'll meet again if we're meant to. Go home now!"

Then, Huan Yuechu watched the little girl walk away, and as she gazed at her retreating figure, the night in Wucheng became even more peaceful and beautiful.

On the long journey back to the inn, Xiao Bao curled up like a well-behaved kitten and quietly fell asleep in Xu Yan's warm and soft embrace.

Xu Yan held him carefully, afraid that she might wake the cute little guy if she was not careful.

They finally returned to the inn and tiptoed into their room.

Then, he gently placed Xiaobao on the bed, which was covered with thick blankets and was extremely soft and comfortable.

Xiao Bao moved slightly, adjusting to a more comfortable position.

He quietly closed his bright, star-like eyes and soon drifted into his sweet dream.

Standing by the bed, Huan Yuechu and Wen Xingyu gazed intently at Xiao Bao's peaceful and serene face until they were sure he had fallen into a deep sleep.

Afterwards, they all found a place to sit together and began to talk in hushed tones.

At this moment, the three looked at each other, and in the exchange of glances, they all saw the same doubt in each other's eyes—the question raised by the little girl today was like a lightning bolt that pierced the night sky, illuminating the depths of their hearts that they had always ignored.

Yes, who exactly are they? On this vast, mysterious continent, what stories are they enacting, and what roles do they play?

Perhaps, for a long time, they have been busy running around and making their way in the world, never stopping to calm down and seriously think about this seemingly simple yet profound question.

However, at this moment, this problem is like a seed buried deep in their hearts, suddenly taking root, sprouting, growing and spreading, making it impossible for them to continue to avoid it.

Despite being filled with confusion, the most urgent task at hand is to help Xiaobao find her long-lost mother.

Just as everyone was deep in thought, Wen Xingyu broke the silence first. She blinked her big, bright eyes and asked Huan Yuechu with a puzzled look on her face.

"Sister Yuechu, why can't we even remember where our home is?"

Xu Yan, who was standing to the side, nodded repeatedly, indicating that she felt the same way, and her doubts surged like a tidal wave.

Faced with their questions, Huan Yuechu frowned slightly and said thoughtfully.

"I suspect we've forgotten something important. Maybe it was a sudden change, or a deeply unforgettable experience... Anyway, everyone should think about it carefully tonight while you're resting; you might just recall some crucial clues."

After she finished speaking, her gaze swept across each person's face in turn, as if hoping to find a clue from their expressions.

After hearing Huan Yuechu's words, the two went back to their rooms to rest.

Huan Yuechu lay in bed, closing her eyes and trying hard to recall, but some blurry images kept flashing through her mind.

Suddenly, she vaguely saw a figure, a person dressed in a black robe, whose face was obscured, casting a spell on her.

She opened her eyes in shock, but could no longer recall any more memories.

Huan Yuechu decided to stop dwelling on this elusive dream and got up to find Wen Xingyu and Xu Yan.

They also looked distressed; it turned out they had dreamt of similar scenes.

Just as the three were about to sit down together again to discuss the next steps of their plan.

Suddenly, a noisy and chaotic sound came from outside the house.

The sound was like a surging wave, crashing against people's eardrums one after another.

Out of curiosity and vigilance, the three of them quickly got up, walked briskly to the door, and cautiously pushed it open a crack to peek out.

I don't know this, I was shocked when I saw it!

All that could be seen in the corridors and courtyards outside the house were mysterious figures dressed in black.

These men in black were agile and well-trained, and were carefully searching each room.

At this moment, a tall, stern-looking man stood at the front of the crowd and shouted loudly.

"The orders have been given: find the girl with the special box, and anyone connected to her! Don't let any clue slip by!"