Chapter 1120: True Retribution

At this moment, a ball of fire landed on the old woman’s leg. Fool’s Mother seemed not to have heard what the old lady said earlier and picked up a hoe to hit the fireball.

The Fire Phoenix twisted its agile body, soaring above the hoe, while the hoe struck the old woman’s leg firmly. The old woman screamed in pain, clutching her leg, howling again; Fool’s Mother indeed hit her leg.

Indeed, this is retribution.

Gu Qiaoqiao curled her lips slightly; Xiao Wen’s move was truly impressive.

At this moment, Ling Nan had already walked behind Fool’s Mother, extended his hand, and gently grabbed Fool’s Mother, then threw him towards the east wall. Fool’s Mother saw stars, and Ling Nan picked him up again and threw him against the west wall, repeating this about ten times until Fool’s Mother lay on the ground motionless.

Hearing the screams, villagers rushed over and saw Fool’s Mother howling like a slaughtered pig, clutching her leg, and Fool’s Mother lying motionless on the ground.

Gu Qiaoqiao walked to the woman’s side and whispered in her ear, "Hold on for three more days, and you’ll be home."

The woman’s emaciated hands clenched tightly, but her eyes burst with hopeful light.

When the villagers saw the flame-like Phoenix, they understood that the deity was angered.

The deity sent the Fire Phoenix to deal with the most vicious Fool’s Mother.

At this moment, the village chief also arrived.

He looked at the chaos surrounding Fool’s Mother’s family and at the woman bound by chains; his face darkened completely.

The young man beside him said, "You, quickly, open the chains on that woman’s feet."

The young man rushed forward, looked down, and then said, "Village chief, this is locked with a padlock; it can’t be opened without a key."

The village chief’s forehead veins throbbed as he angrily said, "If you can’t open it, use the hoe to smash it."

At this point, Fool’s Mother finally woke up from the pain, saw everything before her, and shouted loudly, "Whoever dares to open those chains, I’ll fight with my life, and I’ll make sure they meet a terrible end."

Everyone in the village knew Fool’s Mother’s fighting spirit, so the young man was scared and jumped back a few steps after hearing her words.

The village chief, brimming with anger, pointed at Fool’s Mother and said, "Your evil deeds have angered the heavens, bringing this thunderous punishment upon you, yet you still refuse to repent. Release her now; she’s not an animal, she’s a person, your bride purchased with money, you can’t treat her like this."

"A bride bought with money is my family, I can do whatever I want, even if you are the village chief, you have no right to meddle in my family’s affairs," Fool’s Mother shouted loudly.

The village chief’s face flushed, his hand trembling as he pointed at Fool’s Mother and said, "I have no right? I am the village chief, how can I not have the right to meddle in your family’s matters?"

Fool’s Mother sat up from the ground, clenched her teeth, glanced at her right leg, then looked at the unconscious Fool, her face turned gloomy as she coldly said, "Your family’s matters, don’t think I don’t know; if you provoke me, everyone will meet a terrible end."

"You..."

The village chief’s eyes widened as he pointed at the old lady, yet still swallowed back his words.

Other elderly villagers also fell silent.

The old lady smiled triumphantly, pointing at the village chief, "Hurry up and ask Doctor Wang to see my son’s condition and my leg."

Villagers looked at each other, every family likely had some disgraceful matters; they never thought the old lady would use this to blackmail.

They say if a citizen doesn’t raise an issue, an official won’t investigate, but if contrary occurs, it will be thoroughly investigated, and none of them would escape.

Hence, no one pretended to be righteously indignant criticizing Fool’s Mother anymore, instead they quickly lifted Fool from the ground.

The barefoot doctor of the village rushed over with a medicine box on his back.

After examination, he said there was nothing serious, Fool most likely fainted, and he would recover upon waking. Regarding Fool’s Mother’s leg, it needed a few days of bed rest; he left some herbs and departed.

Soon, these people dispersed while the village chief stood at Fool’s Mother’s house gate, gazing towards the village, for some reason he had an ominous premonition. He felt the seemingly peaceful and conflict-free life here might soon end; he didn’t know where this premonition stemmed from.

But the premonition was very strong, and he was currently somewhat overwhelmed; nearly every household’s facade in the village was shattered, coupled with the injuries of the shrine and the Fool’s Mother duo, it was enough to keep him busy.

This was a critical season for weeding in the fields.

He had always effortlessly controlled this village, but couldn’t understand why he now felt increasingly out of control.

Upon recalling Fool’s Mother’s words, his face grew even darker.

That old woman’s mind was full of schemes and at times she acted recklessly; if something ever happened, she would surely be the first to expose the villagers, so he should find a way to silence that old woman.

Meanwhile, Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen hurriedly led Ling Nan towards the cave, packed up the items there, and carried them on their backs.

Gu Qiaoqiao thought for a moment, reinforcing the barrier here again; she didn’t want others to know someone had lived here for the time being.

Thereafter, the three hastened down the mountain non-stop.

Gu Qiaoqiao, carrying a backpack, stood on the highest peak and looked back towards Cliff Village.

It was particularly quiet there now, and after the thunderstorm, those people would probably be uneasy for some time.

Gu Qiaoqiao curled her lips slightly, quickening her pace.

Not only the Cliff Village matter, but also Liang Yan’s letter needed to be swiftly delivered to Director Li as she mentioned.

Since she promised Liang Yan to personally hand over to Director Li, she was determined to do it.

Thinking about it, Gu Qiaoqiao took a deep breath; if Master Fong knew Liang Yan’s true identity, what would his reaction be?

Perhaps more worried and pained, or maybe proud and admirable of Liang Yan.

This way, the three reached the county town at the fastest pace.

There were no familiar people in the county, but Xiao Wen acted swiftly, renting a small car heading towards the provincial capital. This small car was recently purchased by the CEO of a local company.

Xiao Wen took a liking to it; with a few words, the general manager cheerfully rented the small car to Xiao Wen, along with his driver.

The small car was comfortable and fast, reaching the provincial capital at dawn the next day.