NCCnovel Chapter 12: Someone is behind this.
Chapter 12: Someone is behind this.
Afraid that Xia Mo would be upset, Xia's mother put down the broom and said softly, "Don't pay attention to those people, your family believes in you."
Xia Mo nodded obediently.
The divine consciousness of late summer once again enveloped the entire village.
She wanted to know the meaning behind Aunt Zhao and Aunt Liu's strange behavior.
Aunt Zhao and Aunt Liu deliberately stayed at the Xia family's house, pretending to persuade Xia's mother and Xia Mo. After they were hit a few times with a broom and left the Xia family's house...
Aunt Zhao was by the big tree near the village, a place where women liked to hang out, talking with her peers.
Aunt Zhao sighed, "I was just at the Xia family's house trying to persuade Momo and her sister-in-law to stop talking about it... Sigh..."
The three women who had been chatting under the tree glanced at Aunt Zhao, temporarily putting aside their previous conversation to listen to what she had to say.
Aunt Zhao said, "We've watched Yiyi grow up since she was little. She's so timid, how could she dare to do such a thing! They insist that Yiyi did it, and no matter how I try to persuade her, it's no use. Sigh, Momo, that child, she's gone astray... She actually made up such things to frame people! It's really..."
The three obedient women nodded, also feeling that Xia Mo was in the wrong.
but……
The three women are currently discussing...
"Do you think Chen Yongping's condition is any good?"
"I'm afraid it won't work, hehe..."
"Before, when I heard people say something like 'the chicken flies and the eggs break,' I thought it was some profound saying and didn't understand it. Now I understand, hahaha..."
"..."
Three married women, when no men or young girls were present, began to make lewd remarks.
Aunt Zhao paused, not bringing up the topic, but her attention was drawn to Chen Yongping in their conversation. She pricked up her ears and hurriedly asked, "What happened?"
The topic of late summer has been circulating in Anjia Village for more than half a month. Now there are some new developments, but it's just an old topic being rehashed, so it's not fresh anymore.
But Chen Yongping was a fresh topic, attracting more attention from the villagers.
When Aunt Zhao heard where Chen Yongping had fallen, her eyes widened, her mouth agape in disbelief.
Aunt Zhao's goal was to ruin Xia Mo's reputation, and Aunt Liu's goal was the same.
Their actions were instigated by someone behind the scenes.
That very night, the thug disappeared...
* * *
Early the next morning—
As soon as it was light, Xia Mo came out of her room and stood in the courtyard.
Xia Mo realized that her soul was too powerful and her body too fragile. Her immediate priority was to strengthen her body, so she got up early in the morning to do the most basic training, such as horse stance.
Practicing horse stance, combined with utilizing spiritual power, further enhances the body.
Only when her soul and body are completely in harmony can she officially begin cultivating immortal techniques.
"Little sister, what are you doing?"
Xia Mo had only been in a horse stance for a short while when her legs began to tremble like fallen leaves in the autumn wind, her face was flushed, and her forehead was covered in a thin layer of sweat.
"This is called horse stance, it can improve your health, but my health is too poor," Xia Mo replied, still having the energy to speak.
"Let's go together, big brother!"
"Second brother, come along too!"
Brother Xia and Brother Xia the Second were twins, and they immediately understood each other's thoughts.
They all want to become stronger so they can better protect their families!
Although I was physically tired at the end of summer, I was in a good mood.
About half an hour later, Xia Sange also woke up.
Xia Sange asked curiously, "Little sister, eldest brother, second brother, what are you doing?"
Xia Sange stood in front of Xia Mo, who was standing in a horse stance. He wanted to get an answer from his little sister, but the result was... Xia Mo met his gaze, and didn't even call him "Third Brother" anymore, remaining silent.
Xia Sange suddenly felt a pang of discomfort at being disliked by Xia Mo: "Little sister... do you not like your third brother anymore? You didn't even take your third brother with you."
By late summer, his forehead was already covered in sweat, his hair was soaked with sweat, and his two trembling legs shook like leaves being beaten by rain.
At this moment, Xia Mo was only holding on by sheer willpower; if she opened her mouth, she estimated she wouldn't be able to hold on and would collapse from exhaustion.
"They're practicing horse stance to exercise," Brother Xia said gently, glancing at Xia Mo.
Xia Mo kept her body tense, barely managing to stay upright.
"I'll join you too," Xia Sange wanted Xia Mo to see him more, so he started practicing horse stance in front of Xia Mo, imitating Xia Dage and the others, and then...
The lively Xia Sange fell to the ground with a thud, letting out a soft cry: "Ouch..."
Xia Mo tried her best to keep up the tension, but she couldn't hold it in anymore. She burst out laughing, and the strength she had been holding back dissipated. Exhausted, she collapsed to the ground.
Brother Xia and Brother Xia still had energy left, so they watched their lively younger brother and made their younger sister laugh, and the two of them couldn't help but laugh too.
Xia's father and mother also woke up. When they saw the four children, they were stunned for a moment, and then they smiled.
Xia's mother asked with a smile, "What are you four doing?"
Xia Sange immediately said, "Father, Mother, my eldest and second brothers are making fun of me!"
Xia Mo reached out and rubbed her sore calves. With her face flushed red, she grinned at Xia Sange, revealing her snow-white teeth.
Xia Sange then smiled sheepishly.
After a night, Xia's father and mother had recovered their mood.
The days of being a scoundrel are over. They still have eight acres of land, and as long as they work hard, their lives will only get better and better!
"Father, Mother, Master said that the air in the mountains is good for my cultivation," Xia Mo said, supporting herself on her knees as she stood up, her legs still trembling with soreness.
Xia's parents frowned; they were worried about letting their daughter go into the mountains.
“We won’t go deep into the mountains, we’ll stay on the outskirts,” Xia Mo immediately said.
“I’ll go with my little sister,” Xia Sange volunteered, raising both hands enthusiastically.
Xia's father, mother, eldest brother, and second brother were important laborers. After Xia Mo was born, they would take care of Xia Mo whenever they had time, and when they didn't have time, Xia's third brother would take care of her.
Xia's father and mother were still somewhat hesitant.
Brother Xia and Brother Xia were also worried.
"I'm sure I can protect my little sister!" Xia Sange declared loudly when his parents and brothers remained silent.
Xia Mo tugged at her mother's sleeve and pleaded, "Dad, Mom... I don't want to be sick anymore, I don't want to make you worry like before..."
Xia's father and mother were so charmed by their daughter's cuteness that their hearts almost melted. They nearly blurted out their agreement, but then they remembered the wild beasts lurking deep in the mountains and forcibly suppressed their desire to answer.
“Go in the morning and come back for lunch,” Xia Mo said again.
If I can get back for lunch, I won't be able to go deep into the mountains.
After exchanging glances, Xia's father and mother nodded.
As summer draws to a close, I'm greeted by the sweet smiles of my family.
The dark glint in Xia Mo's eyes flashed by so fast it was almost impossible to catch.
There are still 28 days until the Third Young Master Wei arrives in Anping County.
Without knowing what methods Ma Yiyi possessed, it would be unwise for her to rely solely on her current powerful soul and fragile body to confront and seek revenge.
She wants to become stronger!