“You all seem like you want to say something. What is it?” After finishing training, Zhuo Yi wiped the sweat from his body. Seeing everyone staring at him with hesitant expressions, he couldn’t help frowning.
“Second Brother, have you heard about what people are saying about Sister-in-law?” Lin Ruiyang finally asked after hesitating for a long time.
“Xiaoxiao? What happened to Xiaoxiao?” Zhuo Yi genuinely had no idea.
“Well, people outside are saying Sister-in-law is a…” Lin Ruiyang glanced at Zhuo Yi.
“Saying what about Xiaoxiao?” Zhuo Yi frowned and looked at him unhappily. “If you have something to say, just say it.”
“They’re saying Sister-in-law is a trash spiritual power user, and that the things she makes are about the same as children’s toys.”
A trash spiritual power user.
The moment Zhuo Yi heard those words, his entire aura turned cold.
Lin Ruiyang’s heart skipped a beat.
“Who said that?” Zhuo Yi’s dark eyes carried overwhelming pressure.
“Uh… everyone outside is spreading it,” Lin Ruiyang replied cautiously.
“What people outside say is their business. What does it have to do with you?” Zhuo Yi reprimanded him coldly.
“And when something like this happens, why are you telling me instead of finding the people spreading the rumors?”
Lin Ruiyang and the others were left speechless.
However, they became certain of one thing:
Their second brother cared a lot about that woman.
…
“Oh right, Second Brother. The weather looks good tomorrow. Do you want to go fishing at Black Wind Ice River?” One of them quickly changed the subject.
“I have things to do tomorrow, so I won’t be going.” Zhuo Yi shook his head. “There’s a meeting and next month’s plans need to be finalized.”
Still, if he wasn’t going, maybe Xiaoxiao would want to. She had been here for nearly half a month and hadn’t gone out once.
Staying at home all day wasn’t good for anyone.
“Fishing on the ice river? Can I come too?” Huang Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up when she heard them talking.
“Of course. You know Ruiyang and the others. They’re going to Black Wind Ice River tomorrow. It’s safe there, and you can get out for some fresh air.”
“That’s great! I’ll go!” Huang Xiaoxiao immediately agreed.
…
“How come I run into you everywhere? Why are you following us?” Zhuo Wenxuan looked at Huang Xiaoxiao with obvious displeasure.
“I’m here to catch fish.”
“You? Catch fish?” Zhuo Wenxuan rolled her eyes. “You’re a useless person. What fish could you possibly catch? With those toy weapons of yours?”
“They’re not toys. They’re very powerful,” Huang Xiaoxiao emphasized seriously.
“Heh, that’s hilarious.” Zhuo Wenxuan laughed. She was so annoyed by Huang Xiaoxiao’s shameless lies that she almost wanted to hit her.
Even Lin Ruiyang and the others looked unconvinced.
Fine. Believe it or not.
You’ll find out how amazing I am soon enough.
Just don’t come begging me later.
Huang Xiaoxiao silently waited to see them embarrass themselves.
…
Black Wind Ice River wasn’t far away. It only took an hour by hovercar.
“Useless girl, watch carefully and learn what real strength looks like.” Zhuo Wenxuan stepped onto the frozen river.
The river wasn’t very wide, and the surface was covered by a thick layer of ice.
Walking on it felt completely safe.
It was just a little slippery.
Before she could steady herself, she slipped and fell flat on the ice, sliding quite a distance away.
“Idiot. Can’t even stand properly,” Zhuo Wenxuan cursed.
Wrapped in layers of thick clothing, Huang Xiaoxiao looked like a clumsy bear. She rolled around several times before finally managing to get up.
I shouldn’t have worn this much.
She made a mental note to remember that next time.
“Haha! Mom, look! That big sister is so clumsy!” A little boy couldn’t help laughing.
“Shh! Don’t say things like that. That’s rude.” The woman covered her son’s mouth and apologetically glanced at Huang Xiaoxiao.
Huang Xiaoxiao waved her hand to show she didn’t mind.
It’s not like you’re the only one making fun of me.
There were a lot of people on the ice.
Everyone was using weapons to smash the frozen surface.
To catch fish beneath the ice, they first had to break a hole through it.
But that required a lot of effort.
Out of all these people, only one or two had managed it successfully.
Huang Xiaoxiao wobbled her way toward her group.
“Brother Ruiyang, use this.” Zhuo Wenxuan handed him two explosive beads.
“Okay.” Lin Ruiyang accepted them and found a thinner section of ice. He slammed one bead down with all his strength.
BOOM!
A loud explosion echoed across the river, sending ice fragments flying everywhere.
Everyone immediately looked over.
“Look! They’re using explosive beads over there!”
Someone shouted in surprise.
“Did it break through?” Huang Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
“With me handling it, how could it possibly not—”
“It didn’t break through.” Lin Ruiyang stared at the ice.
Only a small crater had appeared.
So that’s all you’re capable of?
Huang Xiaoxiao pouted.
She thought he was stronger than that.
“It’s fine. Keep going. I have plenty more explosive beads,” Zhuo Wenxuan said, her expression darkening.
Lin Ruiyang nodded.
The recent drop in temperature had made the ice much thicker than usual.
A few more attempts should do it.
Huang Xiaoxiao found a place to sit and watch.
However…
After five or six more explosions, the ice still hadn’t broken.
“It should be close. Two more should do it.” Lin Ruiyang examined the damaged ice.
Huang Xiaoxiao lost interest.
You said that a while ago too.
She pulled out one of her own explosive beads from her storage space.
I wonder how strong it is.
Her eyes scanned the area.
She needed somewhere without people nearby.
“There!”
About twenty meters away was an empty spot.
Everyone’s attention was focused on Zhuo Wenxuan’s group.
No one noticed Huang Xiaoxiao.
She waddled over awkwardly.
After moving about ten meters away, she decided the distance was enough.
She tossed the explosive bead forward.
Pop.
A muffled sound echoed across the ice.
“Huh? Why was there no explosion? Did it fail?”
Tilting her head, Huang Xiaoxiao stared at the spot.
She waited for a long time.
Nothing happened.
Thank goodness I didn’t tell anyone. If people found out it didn’t work, I’d be laughed at to death.
Just as she was preparing to try again—
Crack… crack…
A faint sound entered her ears.
It sounded like ice breaking.
Huang Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up.
She immediately ran forward.
Unfortunately, she slipped.
Whoosh!
Like a skater, she slid rapidly across the ice.
CRACK!
The ice split apart.
Huang Xiaoxiao came to a stop right at the edge of the crack.
She was only a step away from falling into the freezing water.
Her face turned pale with fear.
If she had fallen in, she would have lost half her life.
But when she looked at the huge hole in the ice, she couldn’t help feeling proud.
Who said my explosive beads were toys?
“Lin Ruiyang! Lin Ruiyang! Come over here!” Huang Xiaoxiao shouted triumphantly.