PFC Chapter 113 I'll eat them all for you
Chapter 113 I'll eat them all for you
Shen Qingyao stared wide-eyed at Si Jingnian in disbelief.
She never expected that Si Jingnian, who was usually gentle and never argued with anyone, would say such strong words at this moment.
Si Jingnian's sudden voice startled her, leaving her frozen in place, her heart filled with surprise.
Standing to the side, Ruan Hongshuang had a gossipy look on her face. She gently nudged Shen Qingyao with her arm, her eyes revealing an undisguised teasing tone.
"Oh dear, look! Our junior brother-in-law is angry! He's standing up for you!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingyao rolled her eyes at Ruan Hongshuang, but ultimately did not refute it.
After all, her mind was entirely focused on Si Jingnian at the moment, and she had no time to pay attention to Ruan Hongshuang's teasing.
On the other side, those who were originally so aggressive now dared not utter a single word in response to Si Jingnian's rebuke.
They all hung their heads, their faces full of guilt, like children who had done something wrong, not daring to utter a sound.
Secretary Chen glanced at Si Jingnian several times, trying to find a suitable opportunity to strike up a conversation with him in order to defuse the awkward situation.
However, no matter how hard he tried, Si Jingnian seemed to completely ignore his existence and did not give him any chance to speak.
Gradually, Secretary Chen finally understood the reason. It seemed that he had spoken at the wrong time and had just touched the sore spot of the young marshal's wife, making her unhappy.
To his utter surprise, Si Jingnian cared so much about his wife that he was willing to turn against everyone present for her sake.
Just then, a childish voice suddenly rang out:
"Mother, are they bullying you? Should I eat them all for you?"
Long Jiaojiao asked with utmost seriousness, without a trace of joking. Shen Qingyao had no doubt that if she nodded, Long Jiaojiao would reveal its true form and devour everyone.
"Jiaojiao, we need to make this clear first. Once we get out of here, you absolutely cannot go around eating people, understand?"
Shen Qingyao looked at the cute yet slightly mischievous little guy in front of her with a serious expression, feeling genuinely worried.
After all, if you take someone like this, who could cause trouble at any moment, who knows what kind of chaos they might create.
Long Jiaojiao blinked her big, bright eyes and pouted slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with Shen Qingyao's request.
"Okay~ But I've been starving for over a thousand years, and my stomach has been growling for a long time."
Although she verbally agreed, her reluctant expression clearly showed that she still preferred to forage for food freely.
Shen Qingyao naturally understood Long Jiaojiao's thoughts and quickly comforted her:
"Don't worry, once we get out, I promise I'll find you lots and lots of delicious food. You'll be full and won't go hungry."
Upon hearing this, Long Jiaojiao's previously dull eyes instantly lit up, a bright smile bloomed on her face, and a clear, melodious laugh rang out, as pleasant as a silver bell.
However, at this moment, no one else present could laugh.
On the one hand, they had just been severely reprimanded by Si Jingnian, and their mood was already very low.
On the other hand, everyone knows that in such a dangerous place, no one can predict when they will be able to leave alive, or even if they will die at any moment.
Therefore, when they saw Long Jiaojiao's innocent smile, everyone felt only bitterness and helplessness.
Shen Qingyao gently stroked Long Jiaojiao's soft hair, her eyes filled with doting affection.
Long Jiaojiao nestled beside Shen Qingyao like a docile kitten, enjoying the special care that belonged only to her.
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After a period of rest, everyone felt that their energy had been almost fully restored, so the team set off again, heading towards the mysterious and profound main tomb chamber.
However, unlike before, this time both the graceful Shen Qingyao and the heroic Ruan Hongshuang stood steadily at the back of the crowd, showing no sign of offering help or exerting any effort.
They watched others work quietly, like bystanders.
Secretary Chen, who had been keeping a close eye on the team's situation, first turned his gaze to Shen Qingyao, and then to Si Jingnian.
His eyes revealed a hint of helplessness and worry, but in the end he let out a long sigh and did not say what he wanted to say.
Shen Qingyao and the others seemed oblivious to Secretary Chen's hesitant manner, continuing to enjoy the rare peace and quiet.
After all, it's better to avoid trouble. As long as it doesn't affect their mission, everything else can be put aside for the time being.
As the procession moved slowly forward, they finally entered a tomb chamber that was not too large.
The tomb chamber appeared somewhat eerie, containing a stone coffin that looked quite ancient, surrounded by many meticulously carved stone soldiers.
These stone soldiers are so lifelike, as if they might come to life at any moment, adding a strange atmosphere to the entire tomb.
As soon as they stepped into the tomb chamber, Shen Qingyao and Ruan Hongshuang immediately became alert.
With their keen senses, they detected a faint, ethereal aura permeating the air.
Therefore, the two dared not be negligent in the slightest, and quickly drew out their respective weapons from their waists, paying close attention to any potential dangers around them.
At this moment, Shen Qingyao's soul is not very stable. If she were to be attacked by evil spirits at this critical juncture, she would be very likely to be taken advantage of due to her own weaknesses, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
Therefore, she must be extremely vigilant in dealing with the current situation.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Secretary Chen, completely unaware of the impending danger, eagerly pulled a notebook and a pen from his pocket as soon as he stepped into the tomb chamber.
His eyes were sharp as he quickly scanned his surroundings, his pen moving rapidly in his hand.
Sometimes he would jot down key information in his notebook, and other times he would stop to carefully examine the exquisite carvings on the stone walls.
"Look! This tomb undoubtedly belongs to a magnificent general. Behold these lifelike and imposing stone-carved soldiers; they must be the loyal guardians protecting the spirit of this general!"
Secretary Chen couldn't help but sigh, his voice filled with admiration for the wisdom and skills of the ancients.
Unable to contain his excitement, Secretary Chen said excitedly:
"Haha, perseverance pays off! After walking for so long, we've finally found a tomb chamber with a coffin. We must be close to the main burial chamber by now!"
At that moment, the gloom that had been hanging over his heart vanished without a trace, replaced by a heart full of anticipation and joy.
Shen Qingyao, standing to the side, merely glanced at him indifferently, secretly feeling utterly speechless.
She pursed her lips slightly, secretly wondering what could be so important that it would make Si Jingnian and Secretary Chen disregard everything, even their own safety, to venture into this perilous place to find it.
Thinking of this, Shen Qingyao's gaze involuntarily shifted to Si Jingnian, who remained on high alert.
Seemingly noticing Shen Qingyao's gaze, Si Jingnian turned his head and asked softly:
"Ayao, what's wrong? Did you discover something?"