[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-abandoned-woman-busy-farming":3,"chapter-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-785":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Abandoned Woman Busy Farming",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},538050,790,"Chapter 785 - 785 787 The sword is lost, the person falls","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-785",785,"\u003Cp>Chapter 785: Chapter 787: The sword is lost, the person falls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chapter 785: Chapter 787: The sword is lost, the person falls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the afternoon of the second day, Bai Ruozhu bid farewell to Elder Xuan Jizi and the leader of the Huashan Sect, declaring her intention to return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, her haste to leave was an attempt to avoid the members of the Bihai Sect, particularly since she found Chu Hai to be a troubling individual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xuan Jizi, understanding her intentions, along with Xiaosi, quietly escorted them down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a saying that descending the mountain is more difficult than ascending due to the steep, dangerous inclines that demand constant vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for the elite dark guards, such a task was hardly challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, Bai Ruozhu and her group depart the mountain considerably faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, they return to the Sword Washing Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple on guard duty had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu gathered from the conversation between this disciple and Elder Xuan Jizi that the guards at the Sword Washing Pool were on rotation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any intruder is noticed, the disciple would signal their comrades at the mountain gate who would then dispatch interceptors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was rumored that Huashan Sect’s sword formation was formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite their disciples individually being no match for Jianqi, once assembled in a formation, they represented a significant headache for the likes of Bai Ruozhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone at the Sword Washing Pool reclaimed their swords except Jianqi who, after a lengthy search, furrowed his brows in concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing his distress, Bai Ruozhu asked, “What’s wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t find your sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pallid-faced, Jianqi responded, “My Black Gold Sword is missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sword was left to me by my late master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has a unique sentimental value.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loss of a favorite weapon would upset anyone, let alone a cherished heirloom passed down by a deceased master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some view their weapons as extensions of their lives, treasures not to be coveted by another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu remembered that there were two guards securing the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She anxiously questioned them, with one saying, “I never left this spot, except for when we rotated shifts at night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other guard corroborated the first’s statement, adding that he didn’t notice anything suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu turned to Elder Xuan Jizi with the question: “Elder, has anything like this ever happened at your sect’s Sword Washing Pool before?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xuan Jizi, unable to mask his discomfort, was at a loss for how he should explain to Bai Ruozhu that a treasured sword was lost under his watch, just when the Huashan Sect owed her a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never before,” Xuan Jizi declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing well that her dark guards would not steal Jianqi’s Black Gold Sword nor lie about it, Bai Ruozhu’s suspicion turned towards Concealed Clumsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu suggested, “The other day, Concealed Clumsy was guarding the Sword Washing Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe, Elder, you can question him about it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll have someone call him over,” admitted Elder Xuan Jizi, visibly embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jianqi stepped forward, his face an icy mask, “No need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll go to him myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You all stay here and protect the young lady.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Bai Ruozhu opened her mouth to object, she ultimately said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The theft of a swordsman’s weapon was a tremendous disgrace, even if the sword wasn’t on their person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation was tantamount to inciting anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be like if Bai Ruozhu’s acupuncture needles were stolen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a crime would ignite her anger as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bearing in mind that this was the sword bequeathed to Jianqi by his late master added a further dimension to the outrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concerned that Jianqi may instigate a confrontation with the Huashan Sect members, Bai Ruozhu decided to return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Xuan Jizi noticed her apprehension and reassured, “Let me take a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll definitely help Jianqi find his treasured sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We are in your debt, Elder,” Bai Ruozhu respectfully said, bowing to Elder Xuan Jizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaosi, reluctant to part with Bai Ruozhu, offered to stay with her for a while longer and return to the mountain later in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everyone had left, Bai Ruozhu and Xiaosi sat near the Sword Washing Pool for a chat about the situation at the Huashan Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Sect leader is proficient in sword techniques, and the Huashan sword technique is indeed formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My master has deep inner strength and is proficient in palm blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Kongzi is adept at using a sword, while Xuan Miaozi excels in Array formations,” Xiaosi shared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, Xuan Miaozi’s disciple has also learned array techniques?” Bai Ruozhu asked, her eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaosi nodded, “Yes, along with sword techniques and inner strength training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mostly, it’s about learning more needle techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have also learned some basic array knowledge from Xuan Miaozi.” Feeling a bit embarrassed, he added, “It’s all very basic knowledge though.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu quickly got Xiaosi to his feet, saying, “Let’s take a stroll around and see if you can spot any traces of an array set up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you suspect Concealed Clumsy?” understood Xiaosi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s look around first,” Bai Ruozhu replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two began to wander around the Sword Washing Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the pool, they didn’t notice anything unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Bai Ruozhu was about to expand the search perimeter after almost half an hour of looking, Xiaosi cried out, “Look over there!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed towards the spot, with Bai Ruozhu anxiously following behind, and the dark guards, fearing any danger, close on her heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?” Bai Ruozhu noticed a small amount of light-yellow powder on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s sulfur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s used in setting up arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister, indeed, as you guessed, someone set up an array here, and it can’t have been long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the wind and rain would have swept away the powder by now,” exclaimed an excited Xiaosi, pleased at having been of help and putting to good use his recent knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this doesn’t prove that Concealed Clumsy set up the array, or that he set it up to steal Jianqi’s Black Gold Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You said Xuan Miaozi could possibly detect this, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she the type to play favorites?” Bai Ruozhu inquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaosi wasn’t sure what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t been at Mount Hua for very long and had only had a few interactions with Xuan Miaozi, so he couldn’t fully judge her character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu felt she was being too demanding of Xiaosi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she stood up from the ground, intending to head up the mountain to find Xuan Miaozi, she suddenly felt dizzy and fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss!” Muyu and Chenfeng immediately rushed towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muyu caught Bai Ruozhu but recoiled in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Chenfeng, quick to react, caught Bai Ruozhu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated, he glared at Muyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all these years, Muyu was still overly skittish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sis, what’s wrong?” A distressed Xiaosi asked loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruozhu’s head was spinning, her eyelids growing heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to tell Xiaosi not to worry, that she had just been poisoned, but her mouth wouldn’t open and soon after, she lost consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this array poisonous?” Chenfeng asked Xiaosi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiaosi, in panic, replied, “It shouldn’t be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t poisoned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s the Bihai Sect acting sneaky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s go, we need to rejoin Jianqi on the mountain and pressure the Bihai Sect to hand over the antidote,” declared Muyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chenfeng held an unconscious Bai Ruozhu, it felt akin to holding an ember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too wished to fling her away, much like Muyu, but with everyone watching, if he dared so much as dropped his mistress to the ground, he was a goner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chenfeng was silently praying, hoping their master wouldn’t hold it against him for gripping his mistress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his defense, the mere mention of ‘mistress’ somehow makes him profoundly uneasy…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group returned to the mountain, but they didn’t come across Jianqi on the way up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like Jianqi was delayed by something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the story wasn’t finished in time for the sixth update, author Mouka decided to forego sleep and post another update.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you can’t wait, check in tomorrow morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This chapter is part of the backlog, still owing 24 chapters…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, can you guess how Bai Ruozhu got poisoned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think nobody will see this one coming, hahaha.\u003C\u002Fp>",1371,"2026-05-30T14:09:11.592Z","2026-06-01T04:31:25.023Z",1,"novelbin.me","504e7285c6797d5cf0f7a0e8272e46ccefb3575bcc96d0581c650d4b534fcdb3","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-786","abandoned-woman-busy-farming-chapter-784",2707,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fabandoned-woman-busy-farming-cover.jpg"]