The Gusu Mistake - Chapter 53

The Jiang family traveled to the Han family at top speed, arriving in two days.

Yuan ruo’s idea was that since it was already confirmed that Jiang Ting and Wu Yunfei had conspired in Han Ming’s death, there was no need to beat around the bush. She would go directly back to the Han family, explain the situation to Han Qing, and then unite with him to attack the Wu family. However, she didn’t expect that plans would always fall short of reality. When they arrived at the Han family, things there had already changed.

“Yuan ruo!” On the roof of the Han family’s house, as Yuan ruo was about to move, Jiang Yilan grabbed her and pulled her away. After they reached a hidden spot, she let go of her and said, “You always tell me not to be impulsive, but why are you so restless today?”

Bang! Yuan ruo punched a nearby tree. “It’s my fault for coming back late!”

“If you had come back earlier, you might not have had a chance to save your parents!” Jiang Yilan held Yuan ruo’s red fist, only letting go after making sure the skin wasn’t broken. “This Wu Yunfei came prepared. If you were here, you would probably be imprisoned by now!”

Phew… Yuan ruo took a deep breath. “I wonder how my parents are doing!”

“We just listened, and they’re still alive!” Jiang Yilan said. “Fortunately, we noticed something was off early. If we had gone in directly, we wouldn’t have the time to think through a plan right now!”

“My mind is in a mess right now, and I don’t know what to do!” Yuan ruo closed her eyes and held her forehead. “Yilan, please help me think of something!”

Jiang Yilan looked in the direction of the Han family, thinking for a moment. “If you really think about it, that Wu Yunfei isn’t that powerful. If we charge in, we don’t need to be afraid of him!”

Yuan ruo said anxiously, “But what if he uses my parents as a threat?”

“That…” Jiang Yilan was at a loss for words.

Yuan ruo said, “We have to find a way to get them out first!”

Jiang Yilan was silent for a moment, then said, “Maybe we can ask my elder brother for help!”

“Your elder brother?” Yuan ruo was confused. “What can he do?”

“That ice toad…”

“Jiang Yuan, you beast, come out here!” Although Jiang Ze’s aptitude was average, he was still a man with a strong voice. He shouted at the Han family’s entrance, startling Wu Yunfei without needing anyone to announce him.

“Jiang Ze? You’re not dead yet, and you dare to come here?” Wu Yunfei looked at Jiang Ze with a sneer. “Have you grown tired of living?”

“This is a personal grudge between Jiang Yuan and me. There’s no need for anyone else to interfere!” Jiang Ze showed no hostility toward Wu Yunfei and was single-mindedly focused on finding Jiang Yuan. This reduced the murderous intent in Wu Yunfei’s eyes and replaced it with a hint of amusement.

“What do you want with Jiang Yuan?”

Jiang Ze shouted, “He killed my father and all the elders of the Jiang family. Of course, I’m here to take revenge on him!”

“Oh?” The amusement on Wu Yunfei’s face grew more intense. “Are you saying that Jiang Yuan killed your whole family?”

“Yes!” Jiang Ze was filled with righteous indignation, all directed at Jiang Yuan. “I know he’s here. If you hand him over, I will reward you handsomely!”

Wu Yunfei said meaningfully, “What kind of reward do you have?”

Jiang Ze paused. “An ice toad!”

“What?” Wu Yunfei was immediately intrigued. “Are you talking about the legendary ice toad that can cure all kinds of poison? You have one?”

“Yes!” Jiang Ze said. “As long as you hand over Jiang Yuan, the ice toad in my possession is yours!”

Wu Yunfei narrowed his eyes and watched Jiang Ze for a moment. “How do you prove that you have an ice toad?”

“I wouldn’t carry such a treasure with me!” Jiang Ze said. “You hand over Jiang Yuan, and I’ll take you to get it right now!”

Wu Yunfei was genuinely interested. An ice toad was a treasure that no one would refuse. Compared to the ice toad, Jiang Yuan was nothing, so he gave an order. “Go, bring Jiang Yuan out!”

Wu Yunfei’s henchmen rushed into the Han family, and soon, several people dragged out a struggling Jiang Yuan.

“Jiang Yuan, you murderer, you really are here!” Jiang Ze wanted to attack Jiang Yuan the moment he saw him but was stopped by Wu Yunfei.

“Where is the ice toad?”

Jiang Ze had no choice but to stop and ask Wu Yunfei, “I’ll take you to get the ice toad, and you hand Jiang Yuan over to me for punishment!”

“Young Master Wu, you can’t do this!” Jiang Yuan shouted when he heard that he was going to be handed over.

“Shut up!” Wu Yunfei slapped Jiang Yuan across the face, silencing him. He then said to Jiang Ze, “The man is right here. As long as you hand over the ice toad, the man is yours to deal with!”

“Alright, I’ll take you to get it now!” Jiang Ze turned around. “Follow me!”

On the other side, while Wu Yunfei was following Jiang Ze, Yuan ruo and Jiang Yilan had already snuck into the Han family. After some effort, they finally found Han Qing and his wife.

“Dad, Mom!” Jiang Yilan stood guard at the door while Yuan ruo entered the room. She saw that the old couple was unconscious, but Han Ming was still awake.

“Yan’er, you’ve come to save us?” Han Ming was so excited to see Yuan ruo that he tried to stand up but stumbled and fell.

Yuan ruo quickly helped Han Ming up. “Second Brother, what happened?”

Han Ming said weakly, “Dad, Mom, and I have all been poisoned by Wu Yunfei’s (gu). We can’t move. Dad and Mom are already unconscious, and I’m afraid they won’t last long!”

“Gu…” Yuanruo quickly turned back, only to see Jiang Yilan already by her side, examining Han Qing and his wife.

“Miss Jiang!” Han Ming was very happy to see Jiang Yilan again, but Jiang Yilan paid him no mind. After examining Han Qing and his wife, she said, “An ice toad is the best cure for the gu they’ve been infected with!”

Yuanruo frowned. “But the ice toad is with your elder brother!”

“So we have to quickly settle them down and go meet up with my elder brother!” Jiang Yilan said. “My elder brother won’t last long!”

Yuan ruo looked at Han Ming. “Second Brother, can you walk?”

Han Ming moved his legs. “Slowly, I think I can!”

“Then let’s go!”

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