The sky over the rivers and lakes is very clear

Chapter 283

Feng Xuese paused for a moment, smiled slightly, and said, "Grey Grey, are you going to listen to me or not?"

"This..." Nonsense! Of course I won't listen! Would I listen if you told me to die? Zhu Huihui was too embarrassed to say it directly, and said rather "cunningly," "We'll see!"

“I told you before, if—cough, if you take someone’s chicken and their dog bites you, what will you do?”

"Then I'll—" Zhu Huihui suddenly realized, that's it! The hero was implying that she should ignore everything else and escape alone, using the light-foot technique he and her mother had taught her!

She glanced at the doorway, pondering whether Yu Xiaoyao would try to catch her if she escaped like this, or ignore her and stay to deal with everyone.

If Yu Xiaoyao were to try and capture him, he certainly wouldn't be able to escape. Since that's the case, the hero still let her go, anticipating that Yu Xiaoyao wouldn't pay him any attention. But how could he leave the hero here while he cursed her? How could he let Yu Xiaoyao blind him in front of him?

Zhu Huihui thought for a while, then finally shook her head: "Great hero, she can heal your eyes—"

Feng Xuese smiled wryly: "Silly child, Senior Yu and Madam Wan are different."

Madam Wan's hands are only for healing the sick and saving lives, never for killing, while this little demon Yu always wants to take lives, yet there's never been any word of her saving anyone!

A murderous glint flashed in Yu Xiaoyao's eyes as she coldly asked, "How am I any different from her?"

Feng Xuese smiled slightly: "Although Senior and Madam Wan have very different temperaments and methods, they are both respected by us younger generations of the martial arts world! Madam Wan is compassionate and saves countless lives. Everyone in the martial arts world admires her. Back then, in the battle on Giant Whale Island in the East China Sea, Senior Yu braved the waves to come from the west, risking his life to turn the tide and poison the Japanese thieves, making China proud overseas. He is truly a model of the martial arts world and an example for younger generations!"

This was probably the only good thing Yu Xiaoyao had ever done in her life. Hearing him mention it, a proud look appeared on her face, but she still said coldly, "Do you think I'll let you go just because you say that?"

Feng Xue smiled and said, "I dare not! This junior has always admired Senior Yu, and I am truly honored to have the opportunity to see your true face today!"

Zhu Huihui knew that Feng Xuese never liked to talk much, but now he was talking nonstop. She was taken aback and realized that he was trying to distract Yu Xiaoyao. She immediately cooperated and asked, "Great hero, were you very powerful back then?" She was intentionally flattering Yu Xiaoyao and hoped that if she flattered him, he would be lenient and heal the great hero's eyes!

Feng Xue Se said, "Fifteen years ago, Japanese pirates invaded China. Heroes of the Chinese martial arts world stopped the enemy on Giant Whale Island in the East China Sea. However, the pirates were cunning and lured our people into an ambush. Caught off guard, our Chinese heroes suffered heavy casualties. At that time, our reinforcements were blocked at sea and could not provide support. The enemy on the island was powerful, and our numbers dwindled. The survivors were all seriously wounded. It seemed they were about to perish on the isolated island and sacrifice themselves for their country. At the critical moment, Senior Yu, in a small boat, broke through the pirates' defenses alone, stormed into the island, killed all the pirates, and saved everyone. However, he himself was knocked into the sea by the pirate leader..."

Zhu Huihui looked at Yu Xiaoyao with admiration: "So you're such an amazing person!"

She was utterly puzzled. This Yu Xiaoyao was clearly not a bad person, so why did her master and mistress hate her so much when they mentioned her? They even said that she was very similar to her, and therefore disliked her as well? Right, was she really that similar to Yu Xiaoyao? She opened her eyes wide and looked her up and down, but couldn't find the slightest resemblance to her.

"Due to the bloody battle on the island, the blood in the sea attracted countless sharks. After Senior Fish was seriously injured and fell into the sea, everyone thought she had been killed... But heaven has eyes, Senior Fish is still alive, what a blessing!"

Yu Xiaoyao snorted coldly: "A mere few hundred sharks. What can they do to me? Of course I'm still alive—but whether my survival is a blessing or a curse for some people is another matter!"

Zhu Huihui immediately replied, "Of course it's 'fortunate,' need I say more!"

Yu Xiaoyao narrowed her bright eyes slightly: "Are you trying to curry favor with me so that I can treat this young man's eyes?"

Zhu Huihui chuckled, "Senior is wise, you guessed it!" But in his heart, he thought, "It seems I still need to practice my flattery skills. I'm being so obvious that people can tell right away!"

Yu Xiaoyao, with her hands behind her back, paced back and forth in the room a couple of times: "If you want me to heal his eyes, it's not impossible—"

Zhu Huihui was very familiar with this way of speaking and knew that the other person was going to continue, so she immediately added, "But—"

Yu Xiaoyao held the silver needle and said calmly, "But what I want, I always get!" A bitter feeling suddenly welled up inside her. In truth, she had never gained anything in this world, especially that person's heart…

A wicked glint flashed in her beautiful eyes: "If I want a pair of eyes, I'll take a knife—young man, choose one of these two maids to keep!"

Before Feng Xuese could speak, Zhu Huihui interjected, "Senior, this is not fair! The hero is very stubborn. If you let him choose, he will most likely choose to give you his own eyes!"

Yu Xiaoyao sneered, "Then I'll let you choose!" She pointed at Mr. Chen and Mrs. Wan and said, "These two, go and pluck one of my eyes off me!" With a flick of her finger, a flash of silver light appeared. Zhu Huihui shrank back in fright, reached out and touched her hair, finding a silver needle stuck in it.

To save the hero, one must stab the eyes of the gentleman and his wife—should I go?

The silver needles were very light, yet they felt as heavy as a thousand pounds in her hands.

Although the hero always lectured and frightened her, threatening to chop off her head and limbs at the drop of a hat, his eyes were always warm when he had a stern face. He was the best person in the world to her, and if she could regain her sight and see Ah Nuannuan's gaze again, she would be willing to give anything in exchange.

Her gaze fell on Mr. Chen and Mrs. Wan. Although they had wronged and misunderstood her before, they had also saved her life.

Thinking back to the time she spent with Mr. Chen and Mrs. Wan, accompanying Mrs. Wan to villages and households every day to practice medicine, and fishing with Mr. Chen in their spare time... those days were the most peaceful and warmest days of her life. She was even happier than when she was with her mother.

Would she really want to hurt the eyes of people like that?

Mrs. Wan and Mr. Chen looked at her apologetically, seemingly feeling sorry for misunderstanding her earlier.

Looking into those gentle and kind eyes, Zhu Huihui suddenly felt a pang of sadness. For some reason, a thought suddenly came to her mind: if anyone wanted to harm Mr. and Mrs., she would rather give up her own life to protect them!

She tossed the silver needle away, shaking her head and saying, "I don't want it!"

Yu Xiaoyao's expression turned fierce: "You don't want it? Why don't you want it?"

"The gentleman and lady are good people!"

For some reason, these words struck a nerve with Yu Xiaoyao, who immediately flew into a rage: "Are they good people, and I'm a bad person?" She slapped Zhu Huihui across the cheek.

Zhu Huihui instinctively ducked her head to avoid the attack. Yu Xiaoyao retaliated with a backhand flick, her palm sweeping back. Zhu Huihui immediately covered her head with both hands, her movements incredibly practiced, as if she had dodged a thousand times before, but she still couldn't dodge. Yu Xiaoyao flicked the numb tendon in her elbow with her fingertip, and Zhu Huihui's arm went limp, falling to her side. Thus, Yu Xiaoyao's palm struck her squarely across the face with a loud "smack."

The slap was crisp and loud. Zhu Huihui pressed one hand to her cheek, staring blankly at Yu Xiaoyao, pointing a finger at her, her voice trembling: "You...you..."

Yu Xiaoyao cursed, "What do you mean, 'what do you mean, 'good-for-nothing'!" Suddenly, the hem of her skirt fluttered slightly.

Zhu Huihui was already on guard and immediately jumped up, but she still couldn't dodge the unexpected kick. With a "bang," she was kicked in the butt by Yu Xiaoyao and fell to the ground.

She rolled twice on the ground, then immediately got up, her rosy little face turning frighteningly pale: "You...you...you hit me..." She clenched her fists and was about to pounce on him.

Maple Snow shouted, "Grey Grey! Step back!"

"I won't back down!" Zhu Huihui was furious. "She...she..."

Mr. Chen said, "Grey Grey! Don't be impulsive! Miss Fish won't hit you hard!"

He could see it clearly: Yu Xiaoyao had obviously held back against Zhu Huihui; although she had been slapped, the sound was frightening, but her skin hadn't even turned red. But she hit Chen Muwan much harder; two slaps left her snow-white cheeks puffed up like buns…

Mr. Chen was quite puzzled. Zhu Huihui did not seem to recognize Yu Xiaoyao. However, given Yu Xiaoyao's ruthless nature, she would not easily let go of those who defied her. Why was she so lenient towards this child?