Rebirth of the Innkeeper's Wife: She's Not to Be Messed With

Chapter 163 Stepping into the Mysterious Mountain

The official was so frightened that he turned pale and nodded repeatedly, indicating that he would never dare to aid and abet evil again.

Seeing that the official had already yielded, Huan Yuechu let out a disdainful snort and then released her grip on the other party's collar.

With a flick of her arm, she slammed the official onto the cold, hard ground as if discarding a worthless object.

After doing all this, Huan Yuechu turned and left without looking back.

She was followed closely by a large group of companions, and the group hurried along, soon disappearing into the deep, dark lair of the Moyue Sect.

The officials' subordinates who remained rushed forward and hurriedly helped the disheveled officials up from the ground.

One of his men cautiously approached the official and asked in a low voice with concern, "Sir, are you alright?"

However, the response was a roar full of resentment and anger: "You're being held hostage and threatened like this, do you think you'll be alright?"

The subordinate shrank back, hesitated for a moment, then mustered his courage and asked softly, "Sir, should we continue chasing them?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he was met with an enraged roar from the official.

"Of course we have to chase them! What are you all standing here like idiots for? Get the chase on your way!"

Faced with the official's rage, the subordinate was somewhat at a loss, but still managed to stammer out something.

"But...you were the one who agreed to their conditions just now, sir..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt the official's sharp, knife-like gaze and immediately fell silent in fear.

"Enough with the nonsense! There are no buts! These audacious individuals dare to openly defy the imperial court's authority; they are utterly lawless! Issue an arrest warrant immediately and bring these criminals to justice, or don't blame me for interrogating you!"

The official was so angry that his face turned red, veins bulging on his forehead, and he pointed at his subordinate and shouted at him.

Seeing this, his subordinates dared not say another word and could only nod in agreement.

Then he hurriedly led the others and rushed after Huan Yuechu and the others in the direction they had left.

Just as everyone was finally stepping out of the heavy gate of the Moyue Sect, a deafening cheer suddenly came from afar.

The cheers were like a surging torrent, instantly overwhelming everyone present and causing them to stop in their tracks and look at each other in disbelief.

As it turned out, the news spread like wildfire, and the villagers in the nearby villages who knew about it were overjoyed and rushed over from all directions.

They gathered together with great joy and excitement, welcoming these triumphant heroes in the most enthusiastic way.

Everyone's face was beaming with a radiant smile of relief, a joy born from hardship and rebirth.

At the same time, it also revealed a deep sense of relief and satisfaction that justice was finally served.

After everything related to the Moyue Cult was handled in an orderly manner, Huan Yuechu was preparing to say goodbye to the hospitable villagers.

At this moment, the old village chief, with his gray hair and wrinkled face, walked forward shakily, gently took Huan Yuechu's sleeve, and led her to a less crowded place.

Then, lowering his voice and speaking cautiously, he said, "My dear girl, please be very careful on your journey!"

Upon hearing this, Huan Yuechu felt a sense of doubt welling up inside her, and she looked at the village chief with a puzzled expression.

"Village chief, why did you suddenly say such a thing?"

The village chief pondered for a moment before slowly beginning to explain.

"Alas, young lady, you are unaware that there are wanted posters for you all plastered all over the city."

Upon hearing this, Huan Yuechu was as shocked as if struck by lightning, and for a moment she was speechless, not knowing how to respond.

Immediately afterwards, a nameless rage surged into her heart. She gritted her teeth in anger, her hair stood on end, and she shouted indignantly.

"What a despicable official! How dare he frame us like this! I hope I never run into him again, or I'll make him pay..."

Before she could finish speaking, the village chief quickly gestured for her to be quiet and nervously advised her.

"Young lady, please be careful with your words! Don't let a moment of impulsiveness bring you more trouble."

Huan Yuechu calmed down a little and realized that she had indeed lost her composure.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger, then clasped her hands in a gesture of respect to the village chief and said gratefully.

"Thank you for your kind reminder, Village Chief. I will remember it. Since that's the case, we have important matters to attend to, so we can't stay any longer. We'll take our leave now." With that, she turned and hurriedly left with her companions, their figures gradually disappearing at the end of the road in the distance.

Huan Yuechu's face was calm and her posture upright. She turned around and slowly glanced at the group of companions who had followed her for a long time.

Then, she nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and then took firm and powerful steps, leading everyone to continue along the winding road.

Their destination was a mountain shrouded in mystery—Mystery Mountain.

At this moment, Xu Yan was staring intently at Huan Yuechu's back as she walked ahead.

Sunlight shone on Huan Yuechu, as if draping her in a golden glow, making her look like a sacred and inviolable deity.

Xu Yan felt an overwhelming sense of trust and reliance.

From the very first time they met, Huan Yuechu displayed extraordinary wisdom, formidable strength, and an admirable leadership quality.

No matter how difficult or dangerous the situation, Huan Yuechu is always able to calmly deal with it and turn danger into safety.

The group traveled at breakneck speed, enduring countless hardships, and finally arrived at the foot of the mysterious mountain.

The mountain soars into the clouds, its summit shrouded in layers of mist, making it difficult to see its entirety.

From a distance, the entire mountain peak seems to blend into the sky, giving people a sense of remoteness and mystery.

Huan Yuechu raised her head, her gaze fixed on the faintly visible mountain peak.

Her eyes revealed unwavering determination and resolve, as if she were prepared to face any hardship or obstacle.

"Everyone must be careful. This place may look calm on the surface, but in reality, it may be hiding countless dangers and traps."

Huan Yuechu lowered her voice and whispered instructions to her companions behind her.

Before the words were even finished, the group carefully stepped into the mountains.

However, the moment they entered the forest, the trees that had been standing quietly around them suddenly seemed to awaken and began to shake violently.

Immediately afterwards, the thick branches stretched out towards the crowd like flexible arms.

"Oh no! Everyone, gather together!" Su Jinyan shouted immediately upon seeing this.