Chapter 374: Rescue Method

Ji Xiaoxi felt a surge of anger when she heard how the other party described Zu'an. However, she knew it was not the time to act on impulse, so she didn't scold them. Instead, she said coldly, "Why are you looking for a traitor from the Chu family at our Ji family's home?"

Chu Tiesheng gasped, speechless.

What this young girl said made so much sense that he was left speechless.

However, as someone who managed a large business and dealt with various shrewd individuals daily, he quickly recovered. "Miss, you might not know, but our Chu family's traitor is Zu'an. That heartless scoundrel drugged Lady Chu with the intent to assault her. Fortunately, he was discovered and fled in a panic, sustaining serious injuries."

"Since he is your classmate from the academy, we suspect he might have come here."

Zu'an was dumbfounded. He had been wondering what pretext these people would use to apprehend him, but he never expected such a vicious smear campaign.

Sensational gossip spreads incredibly fast; soon the entire city would know about this, and rumors would escalate, potentially leading to even more disgusting fabrications.

In that scenario, even if Qin Wanru woke up and identified them as the culprits, outsiders might suspect she was covering for her "lover." It was truly a vicious move, killing two birds with one stone!

Ji Xiaoxi also admired Chu Tiesheng's ability to twist facts. They were the ones who had done this to Qin Wanru, yet he blamed Zu'an. "He's not here. You should look elsewhere."

With that, she moved to close the main door.

Chu Tiesheng placed his hand on the door, stopping it. Ji Xiaoxi's expression immediately turned cold. "What do you think you're doing?"

Chu Tiesheng hesitated. He suspected Zu'an was inside, but he didn't want to offend Ji Xiaoxi too much.

Everyone in Brightmoon City knew Ji Xiaoxi was Ji Dengtu's sensitive spot. No one traveling the martial world wanted to provoke a divine physician, as no one knew when they might need his help.

Moreover, a rumor had circulated privately for years that the Divine Physician Ji also possessed unfathomable cultivation.

As he wavered, Hong Zhong spoke up, "Miss Ji, why hasn't your esteemed father come out to greet us after all this time?"

Ji Xiaoxi replied, "My father went out for a stroll in the city, but he'll be back soon."

Hiding in her boudoir, Zu'an listened intently to the commotion outside. Hearing her words, he couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation. *Can't this silly girl be less honest? She could have said her father was refining pills, drinking, or even looking at risqué books – anything but the truth.*

Sure enough, upon hearing that Ji Dengtu had left the city, Hong Zhong and Chu Tiesheng both visibly relaxed.

It was widely known that Ji Dengtu occasionally left the city to gather herbs and often wouldn't return for ten days to half a month.

Chu Tiesheng chuckled. "Miss Ji, I know you are kind-hearted and have always been on good terms with Zu'an. But you absolutely mustn't be deceived by him. You have no idea how evil his other side is."

"Enough!" Ji Xiaoxi's face turned pale. "I know the people around me best. I don't need anyone to teach me."

Hearing her say this, Chu Tiesheng became even more certain that Zu'an was hidden inside, so he winked at the guards beside him.

The guards understood and rushed inside.

Ji Xiaoxi, with her slender build, was no match for these wolf-like guards. Soon, a group of them streamed in.

Ji Xiaoxi was both angry and anxious. "What do you think you're doing? I was just sleeping, and you woke me up. Now you're trespassing! When did Brightmoon City become so lawless? My father won't let you get away with this!"

The others, hearing her mention Ji Dengtu, immediately felt a chill. They knew Ji Dengtu was not only skilled at healing but also at using poisons.

Even Chu Tiesheng began to hesitate.

Hong Zhong secretly scoffed. Chu Tiesheng was too indecisive to handle important matters. So he spoke up, "Miss Ji, you are naive and easily deceived by villains. You should know that today Zu'an not only intended to assault Lady Chu but also killed many maids and guards with extreme cruelty. Now that Miss Ji is home alone, it would be dangerous if that fellow sneaked in and suddenly attacked you when no one was around."

"I'm sure Divine Physician Ji would approve of our search to ensure your safety once he learns of this."

Chu Tiesheng secretly admired him. This old fox's words were a combination of deflection and attack, ensuring that even if Ji Dengtu found out later, he wouldn't be able to blame them; he might even thank them.

Ji Xiaoxi grew anxious. "I was just lying in bed. No suspicious person ran out to harm me. Only you did!"

Hong Zhong smiled faintly. "Miss Ji, you truly aren't good at lying. Your clothes are perfectly neat right now, and your hair isn't messy at all; you don't look like you just got out of bed. However, what you said did remind me: perhaps someone has already hidden in your room. It's only natural for us to help Divine Physician Ji look after his daughter."

After speaking, he winked, and the surrounding guards rushed towards her boudoir.

As guards from prominent families, they were quite familiar with courtyard layouts and could tell at a glance which room belonged to the master and which to the young lady.

Ji Xiaoxi leaped to the doorway, her feet barely touching the ground. She spread her arms like a mother hen protecting her chicks. "This is my room. You can only enter over my dead body."

As she spoke, she secretly calculated her poisons, wondering which one to use against so many people.

Just then, Hong Zhong flicked his finger, and a wisp of wind struck her. Ji Xiaoxi's body trembled, and she became completely immobilized.

He then said, "Miss Ji's reaction is unusual; she must be coerced by the villain and unable to speak the truth. We must help her even more."

The others, now without any reservations, moved directly to push open the door.

Ji Xiaoxi was so anxious that tears welled up, but unfortunately, she was utterly helpless at that moment.

Hidden inside the room, Zu'an was coiled and ready to spring like a leopard, preparing to rush out and fight them to the death.

Suddenly, screams echoed from outside the door, and several figures could vaguely be seen flying out.

A tall, graceful figure appeared at the doorway. Her hair was casually swept up with a single hairpin, revealing her fair, slender neck, which made her appear even more noble and elegant.

However, what was most striking about her were her long, shapely legs, clad in black stockings, radiating a captivating allure.

Yet, few dared to glance at them for too long now, because although these legs were beautiful, they were also extremely deadly.

The guards moments ago had been effortlessly kicked away by these very legs.

It was well known that the Chu family's guards were all elites, and those who came along this time were the cream of the crop, yet they had no resistance against these legs.

"Auntie!" Recognizing the woman beside her, Ji Xiaoxi was instantly filled with both surprise and joy.

Chu Tiesheng and Hong Zhong's expressions changed dramatically. "Principal Jiang..."

Jiang Luofu effortlessly unsealed Ji Xiaoxi's acupoints, then glared coldly at everyone. "Who gave you the audacity to bully my Xiaoxi!"

Chu Tiesheng hastily explained, "We came to pursue Zu'an..."

He then roughly repeated Hong Zhong's earlier explanation.

Jiang Luofu impatiently interrupted him. "When did the Ji family's affairs become your concern? I'm not interested in your Chu family's matters, but don't you dare cause trouble here at the Ji residence. Get out!"

As soon as her words fell, an imposing aura spread out.

The people in the courtyard quickly retreated. Even Hong Zhong and Chu Tiesheng couldn't withstand it and hastily backed out of the courtyard.

Jiang Luofu snorted coldly, flicked her sleeve, and the main door closed once more.

She then bothered no longer to look outside and simply pushed the door open, entering the room.

Zu'an cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Principal."

Jiang Luofu frowned slightly. "Why are you also on Xiaoxi's bed? What impropriety! Get down quickly."

Zu'an gave an awkward smile and quickly jumped down. Ji Xiaoxi's face beside him was as red as an apple.

Jiang Luofu sat on the edge of the bed to examine Qin Wanru's injuries. Zu'an quickly relayed Ji Dengtu's diagnosis.

Jiang Luofu hesitated for a moment. "Actually, I do know a method."