"Who are you people? How dare you barge into Luo Family Manor?"
As soon as Xiaobai pushed open the gate of the Luo residence and Xiaobai and Li Yao stepped into the residence, many eyes were cast upon them.
Li Yao discovered that a large number of people had gathered in the courtyard.
However, these people were mostly elderly, gathered together, seemingly discussing something.
"So all the people from the village have come here!"
"No wonder we haven't seen a single person."
Xiao Bai was relieved at first, but then asked in confusion, "However, why are there only elderly people here, and no young people or children?"
"It seems something really big has happened in Luo Family Village!"
Li Yao whispered something to Xiao Bai, then ignored everyone's puzzled looks and walked directly into the courtyard.
"Who exactly are you people? What are your intentions in forcing your way into Luo Family Village?"
From the crowd emerged a sprightly middle-aged man, a hint of displeasure flashing across his face.
Judging from his attire, he must be a steward or similar figure in the household.
"My name is Li Yao. I have some business to discuss with your family head!"
Li Yao politely cupped his hands in greeting and directly stated his purpose.
However, he noticed that all the elderly people present suddenly changed their expressions, looking at each other with strange glances.
Therefore, the major event that occurred in Luojiazhuang is very likely related to the head of the Luo family.
"I'm sorry, gentlemen, our master is currently out on important business and is not at home. Please come again another day."
Seeing that Li Yao and Xiao Bai meant no harm, the butler offered an explanation.
However, his eyes flickered, as if he had something difficult to say.
This unusual expression naturally did not escape Li Yao's discerning eye.
Li Yao said calmly, "It doesn't matter that your patriarch is not here. You can take us to meet your second young lady."
The butler's face darkened, but he still managed to control his emotions and cupped his hands, saying, "I'm sorry, our second young lady is, after all, a woman, and it is inconvenient for her to receive guests!"
"Hmph, what if we insist on meeting!"
Unlike Li Yao, Xiao Bai had a mild temper. When the housekeeper refused repeatedly, she immediately snorted coldly.
"It seems you two are not here to pay a visit, but to cause trouble."
"In that case, don't blame me for being impolite!"
A sharp glint flashed in the butler's eyes. He flipped his hand and slapped Xiaobai with a powerful force.
I never expected that this butler was actually a martial arts expert!
However, the butler's meager skills were no match for Xiaobai's.
Xiao Bai crossed his arms, too lazy to even move his hands, yet his entire body was already exuding a powerful aura.
boom!
As soon as the butler rushed close to Xiaobai, he was thrown into the air by an invisible force and then fell heavily to the ground, leaving him dazed and confused.
Even the elderly people around were horrified by the immense force, and unable to withstand the pressure, they all fell to the ground.
"Husband, let's go inside!"
Xiao Bai glanced at Li Yao and said calmly.
"Xiaobai, you're too violent!"
Li Yao chuckled softly, then added, "But I like it!"
Ignoring the horrified looks of the others, the two walked straight inside.
Soon, the two arrived at the second courtyard.
They found some elderly people, many children playing, and some women and children in the courtyard.
Just then, another man dressed as a butler rushed over and said respectfully, "Gentlemen, our second young lady invites you in!"
"They've finally agreed to meet!"
Li Yao and Xiao Bai exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.
It seems that might makes right!
Led by the butler, Li Yao and Xiao Bai arrived at a hall.
The hall is very large and decorated in a grand and elegant manner, giving one the feeling of being treated with the utmost respect.
A woman dressed in purple was already seated in the hall.
She must be Luo Shuixiu.
Luo Shuixiu is extremely beautiful, no less so than Xiaobai.
Moreover, her attire exudes both sexiness and femininity, giving one a feeling of instant attraction at first glance.
However, both Li Yao and Xiao Bai had strange expressions on their faces.
They exchanged a glance, both seeing the other's confusion in their eyes.
Upon seeing Li Yao and Xiao Bai arrive, Luo Shuixiu stood up and gave a graceful bow, saying, "My steward was quite rude just now, I hope you two won't take it to heart."
Her voice was extremely soft, a softness that went straight to the bone.
"We were being presumptuous!"
Li Yao smiled slightly.
After exchanging a few polite words and introducing themselves, the two sides...
Luo Shuixiu then asked, "May I ask what brings you two here today?"
Instead of answering, Li Yao asked, "Miss Luo, has something happened to your elder brother?"
"Oh, why would Young Master Li ask that?"
Luo Shuixiu's expression was very calm.
However, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, which was fleeting but still caught by Li Yao.
"We arrived at Luojiazhuang, but there wasn't a soul in sight."
"However, after arriving at your residence, I found that there were many elderly, weak, women and children gathered there, but very few young people and middle-aged people."
"It is clear that something big has happened in your Luojiazhuang."
"And it just so happens that your patriarch is not in Luo Family Village."
"Therefore, this important matter can only be related to your head of the family."
"Miss Luo, am I right?"
Li Yao said calmly.
"Who exactly are you people?"
Luo Shuixiu's indifferent expression vanished, and her face grew increasingly serious.
As Li Yao said, her elder brother Luo Shanqing had indeed encountered a serious incident.
Ten days ago, her elder brother left Luojiazhuang to run errands.
Logically, this matter should only take four or five days to complete.
But to this day, her brother has still not returned.
So she sent out many people to find out where her brother was.
Unfortunately, no news has come back.
Until last night, after receiving a letter, she had no choice but to send out everyone she could in Luojiazhuang to search for her brother.
Originally, the Luo family village had kept the news of her brother's disappearance a secret, so it was impossible for outsiders to know.
Unexpectedly, Li Yao guessed the matter in one go.
Moreover, Li Yao and his companion appeared at this crucial moment.
This made her begin to suspect that her brother's disappearance was related to Li Yao and his companion.
Li Yao naturally noticed Luo Shuixiu's suspicion.
He ignored Luo Shuixiu's suspicions and said calmly, "Who we are is not important. What is important is that we are visiting Luo Family Village today to make a deal with you."
Chapter 477 The Cautious Miss Luo
"trade?"
"What kind of deal do you want to make with me?"
Luo Shuixiu looked at Li Yao and Xiaobai with a puzzled expression.
Yesterday, she received a strange letter saying that her brother, Luo Shanqing, had been captured by a group of bandits.
These bandits were remnants of Luo Shanqing's previous gangs that had swept across the desert.
The letter also claimed that if the Luo family did not send someone to rescue Luo Shanqing quickly, Luo Shanqing's life would soon be in danger.
The letter also mentioned the specific locations of these bandit strongholds.
However, the letter was unsigned, and Luo Shuixiu was unsure of the authenticity of its contents.
However, Luo Shuixiu and Luo Shanqing, who are siblings, have always had a very good relationship.
For Luo Shanqing's safety, Luo Shuixiu was willing to sacrifice everything, including his life.
Since learning of her brother's disappearance a few days ago, Luo Shuixiu has not slept soundly, sending people everywhere to search for her brother's whereabouts.
Unfortunately, there have been no leads whatsoever.
Now that a very important clue has finally been found, Luo Shuixiu will naturally not give up.