章節 211: Chapter 211: Cold and Hungry

The Old Residence

Thinking of her two little grandchildren's plight, Madam Xie felt terribly upset. After a hasty wash following dinner, she retired to her room to rest along with Chuner.

Big Bull and Xuexue were left practicing martial arts in the courtyard.

Ever since Big Bull came to their home, Xuexue, paving the way for her future revenge, did not fear hardship. Every night, in the deep silence, she would have him teach her martial arts to enhance her own strength.

As she was energetically training in the courtyard, a rustling sound from outside the door caught her attention.

"Big Bull," Xuexue pursed her lips at him and glanced toward the door.

Big Bull got the hint and with a swift leap, he was out of the courtyard, standing by the door. He yelled at several shadowy figures, "Who's there, skulking around?!"

"It's... it's... us," came the trembling reply, clearly someone who had been freezing in the cold wind for too long, their speech somewhat slurred.