Chapter 533: The Child Was Taken Away

Originally, when A Yao brought the child over, Ying didn't want Qinghuan to rescue that child; it was a Beast Taming Tribe matter and had nothing to do with him, but now he thinks rescuing the child was truly good.

It not only resolved the issue between them and the Beast Taming Tribe, but now they also have an extra ally; if the Baiqi Tribe really comes to confront them, he will also have help.

And it also means neither side will be attacked.

Nan Qinghuan, seeing that he had come around, was also pleased. "Ying, the matter is settled now; we must now protect this hard‑won peace. I see A Le likes this place a lot—if she can stay here to study, that would be fine."

To be honest, she also likes the child a lot; if she can stay, that would be good too.

Study?

Yes, A Le went to the School today. She saw many children her age studying, she's looking forward to it and wants to stay here.

"But Qinghuan, she's from the Beast Taming Tribe. Even if we're willing to let her stay, will Tu agree? He might think we have ulterior motives."

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan also thought the matter might be impossible; the child wants to study here, but Tu's approval is needed.

"We have no say in this; leave it to the father and daughter. Let's go home and check on the child; I miss the child."

The Beast Taming Tribe incident turned out to be a blunder; they no longer have to worry about being attacked, and the people of the two places have formed an alliance, so there's nothing else to fear.

Ying is now worried about the Baiqi Tribe; he thinks that after sending Tu away, he will consult Rongdi and Yao on how to resist the Baiqi Tribe's assault.

The Baiqi Tribe possesses the strongest weapon above Jiuzhou, a thing called a spear‑sword; they are also skilled in mounted archery, so they have many places to prepare.

Regardless, we must keep this place safe; only then can we protect the common people here and safeguard their shared homeland.

When Nan Qinghuan brought Ying home, the old ancestor hurried over from not far away, "Ying, something's wrong."

Seeing the old ancestor out of breath, Ying suddenly realized the seriousness; he stepped forward and grabbed the elder's hand, "What's wrong? Take your time."

"The child is missing."

"What?"

Upon hearing that the child was missing, Nan Qinghuan and Ying hurried toward the place where the old ancestor lived. On the way, Nan Qinghuan was nearly in tears; learning the child had been taken, she could barely keep her footing. Fortunately Ying kept supporting her, otherwise… she didn't know what she would have done!

Soon, the couple arrived at the house where A Mu and the old ancestor lived; it was their new home. Seeing the chaotic battle marks on the floor and A Mu lying unconscious on a wooden bed…

Nan Qinghuan's tears instantly welled up.

"A Mu, A Mu…"

This day was supposed to be a happy one; the Beast Taming Tribe had sent an Olive Branch to propose an alliance, but in the evening, Nan Qinghuan's two children were taken, and A Mu fell into a coma.

When the news spread, everyone who cared for them came.

Yao, Li Xiang, Rongdi, and Youchao Xuan and their group all arrived, wanting to see what had happened—how could the child disappear? "Qinghuan…"

Axi, carrying a child, also came to see her; Nan Qinghuan pretended to be strong, sitting on the bedside, while Ying went out with others to look for the child. At that moment, she really wanted to break down and cry.

Since the child was born, she has had little time to care for them; now the child has been taken, and A Mu was attacked on the head and fell into a coma.

That's terrible.

Though her heart aches, she knows crying won't help; she must be strong and find the child.

Axi, carrying a child, came to see her; Nan Qinghuan looked up at Axi's child, missing her own child even more.

Because of the Small Town's affairs, she isn't a suitable mother.

"I'm fine, don't worry; Ying will bring the child back."

"Qinghuan, don't be like that, just cry out. I know you're very sad; just let yourself cry."

Axi knew she was very upset, but if Nan Qinghuan didn't cry, Axi feared something would happen to her.

Nan Qinghuan wiped a tear away and gave a bitter smile, "Silly girl, what's the use of crying? The child won't come back anyway; I believe my child hasn't gone far."

"Qinghuan…"

Li Xiang slipped in, seeing her distressed, hurried forward and gave her a hug. At that moment, Nan Qinghuan felt she might break down, yet she still didn't want her senior brother to worry.

"Senior brother, I'm fine, don't worry."

Li Xiang knew she was putting on a brave front; having grown up together, they wouldn't forget any of her feelings.

"Don't worry, Ying has already gone to look for the child; he'll definitely return."

"Mm."

"Qinghuan, it's okay."

Outside, Jiguang also came to comfort her; for the first time Jiguang didn't joke, "Your man is so capable, he'll bring the child back. Don't worry."

Seeing everyone comforting her moved Nan Qinghuan's heart, but she was still anxious, anxious about the child's situation.

"Don't act like that, I'm fine. I'm waiting for A Mu to wake up; maybe there'll be a clue."

Hearing her, Jiguang hurried to check on A Mu; she saw a hole in A Mu's head and asked, "Elder, what exactly happened?"

The elder had already explained many times: she went out to farm and returned to find her daughter lying on the ground, the two children missing. She was terrified, then went looking for Ying and his wife; it's that simple.

In that short sentence she repeated many times, the more she spoke the harder she cried; Jiguang, seeing this, didn't press further.

"Elder, please stop crying; the child will return."

"My Mengmeng and Beibei are so cute, so small—who would take the child away? Who?"

Hearing this, Rongdi could no longer stand; he strode forward, looking at Nan Qinghuan's distressed expression, his heart feeling as if cut by a knife.

"Qinghuan, don't you find this strange?"

Nan Qinghuan was startled, not knowing what he meant; she looked up and met his gaze, "What's strange?"

Rongdi snorted, "Yesterday the child was fine, but today the child was taken. No outsiders came to the Small Town; if there were any, it could only be them."

With those words, everyone realized who he was referring to!

It was Tu and his group.

"It must have been them; their so‑called peace‑seeking was just to take your child and use the child to threaten you. I'll go capture Tu and his daughter right now."

Leaving those words, Rongdi turned to leave; he was impatient and couldn't wait. He didn't want to see Ying anxious and worried about the child's safety; in his view, the child had been taken by them.

This debt must be settled with them!

"Stop, Rongdi, you can't go."