From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

Ahead, a lush green swamp stretched out before them, exuding a nauseating stench of decay.

"Holy crap! This is outrageous!" Jiang Ruiyuan couldn't help but swear. "We're already surrounded by wolves in front and tigers behind, and now we have a swamp. They're trying to kill us!"

Bi Yao secretly groaned. Time was of the essence, and if they lingered here too long, those scoundrels from the Jiang family would surely catch up again.

Looking around, there was no other way to go except for this stinking swamp.

"There's no other way but to bite the bullet and go for it." Bi Yao gritted her teeth, her eyes revealing a do-or-die determination.

Jiang Ruiyuan's eyes lit up, and a plan came to mind.

He quickly ran to the side, broke off a few thick branches, and tore off some tough vines, then deftly began to weave them together.

"Yaoyao, take this!" In no time, a simple long pole was made.

Jiang Ruiyuan handed the long pole to Bi Yao and explained, "You use this to scout ahead, and I'll cover your rear. We should be able to get through safely."

Bi Yao took the long pole and carefully stepped into the swamp.

“Left…a little more to the left…okay, now forward…” Jiang Ruiyuan directed from behind, and Bi Yao walked with extreme caution, as if she were walking on thin ice.

Bubbles occasionally rose from the swamp, making a gurgling sound that sent chills down one's spine.

This scene is even more thrilling than a horror movie!

"Phew..." Finally, both of them safely stepped onto solid ground.

"Finally, we've escaped!" Bi Yao breathed a long sigh of relief and slumped to the ground, feeling as if all her strength had been drained away.

The pursuers sent by the Jiang family arrived at the edge of the swamp, and looking at the foul-smelling mud in front of them, they all looked at each other in bewilderment.

The leader gritted his teeth: "Damn it! They got away!"

Meanwhile, Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan, who had just escaped death, were unaware that a new danger was quietly approaching...

"Wait..." Jiang Ruiyuan suddenly stopped and turned around sharply, his gaze fixed on the bushes not far away.

The bushes rustled, and several pairs of green eyes gleamed in the darkness...

“Yao Yao…” Jiang Ruiyuan’s voice trembled slightly, “Look…” Bi Yao followed his gaze, her pupils suddenly contracting…

Sharp fangs gleamed coldly in the moonlight...

In the bushes, several hungry wolves stared intently at the two with their green eyes, drool dripping from their mouths.

"I'll lead you guys! Is this some kind of survival game?!" Jiang Ruiyuan internally complained, but outwardly he pretended to be calm, protecting Bi Yao behind him, picking up a broken tree branch, and assuming a defensive stance.

Bi Yao was equally defiant, grabbing a stone and holding it in her hand, ready to throw it at any moment.

The atmosphere was tense, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder.

The wolf pack launched the first attack, and a large gray wolf pounced on Jiang Ruiyuan.

Jiang Ruiyuan reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a sidestep, and lashed the wolf's back hard with the branch in his hand.

"Awooo—" The gray wolf cried out in pain.

The other wolves swarmed in, and Jiang Ruiyuan struggled to defend himself against their attacks.

Bi Yao seized the opportunity and smashed the stone in her hand hard on the head of a wolf. The wolf howled and fell to the ground, twitching a few times before going still.

"Yao Yao, you're amazing!" Jiang Ruiyuan shouted, his morale soaring.

The two stood back to back, cooperating with each other to engage in a fierce battle with the wolf pack.

Branches swung wildly, stones flew everywhere, and the howls of wolves and the snapping of branches mingled together, creating a savage symphony.

Finally, after the two men put up a fierce fight, the wolf pack gradually retreated and fled into the depths of the forest with their tails between their legs.

"Phew... finally done..." Jiang Ruiyuan slumped to the ground, covered in injuries, his clothes torn in several places.

With a pained expression, Bi Yao took out the handkerchief she always carried and gently wiped his wound.

"Does it hurt?" "No, it's nothing, just a little injury." Jiang Ruiyuan smiled bravely, gazing tenderly at Bi Yao.

The surrounding area was a mess, with fallen trees, flattened grass, and the air filled with the smell of blood.

Jiang Ruiyuan held Bi Yao's hand, and a warm current flowed from his palm.

"Yaoyao, thank you." "Don't talk nonsense, we've been through thick and thin together." Bi Yao winked playfully.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

Suddenly, Jiang Ruiyuan's expression changed, and he stood up abruptly, pulling Bi Yao behind him.

"Shh...don't make a sound..." he whispered, his eyes warily fixed on the distance ahead...

"It seems... there's someone..." The two held their breath and cautiously walked towards the direction from which the sound came.

Pushing aside the dense bushes, they saw a path with a car parked on it...

car?

"What the heck? What's going on?" Jiang Ruiyuan couldn't help but exclaim. "Are there still people driving oxcarts these days? Did we time travel?"

An old man dressed in coarse cloth sat on the oxcart, leisurely smoking a pipe.

Upon seeing the two people who suddenly appeared, the old man paused for a moment, then grinned, revealing a set of yellow teeth: "You two young people, lost?"

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan exchanged a glance, both seeing hope in each other's eyes.

"Uncle, where are you going?" Bi Yao asked politely.

"Going to Qinghe Town," the old man pointed ahead. "Where are you going?"

“Let’s go to Qinghe Town too!” Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan answered in unison, their hearts filled with joy.

This is truly a case of "when one door closes, another opens"!

"That's perfect, come on in." The old man warmly invited them to get in the car.

The two climbed onto the oxcart, feeling as if they had boarded a fast train to a new life.

Having fled the Jiang family penniless and facing an uncertain future, they originally thought the days ahead would be incredibly difficult. Unexpectedly, things took a turn for the better, and they encountered kind-hearted people.

"Uncle, thank you so much!" Bi Yao said sincerely.

"Hey, it was nothing," the old man waved his hand. "Everyone has their difficulties when they're away from home."

The oxcart moved slowly as the sun set, turning the sky a golden-red hue.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan gazed into the distance, their hearts filled with hope.

They knew that escaping the Chiang family was only the first step, and many more challenges awaited them in the future.

But they are not afraid, because they know that as long as they support each other, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and create a bright future for themselves.

Upon arriving in Qinghe Town, the old man led them to an inn and generously gave them some loose silver.

"Young man, live your life well, you have a long road ahead of you." The old man patted Jiang Ruiyuan on the shoulder and said earnestly.

Watching the old man leave, Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan were filled with gratitude.

They knew that without the old man's help, they didn't know how much longer they would have to wander in the wild.

Holding several heavy copper coins in her hand, Bi Yao suddenly thought of her understanding of the hidden value of antique objects, and a bold idea emerged in her mind.

Perhaps she could try starting a small business?

The idea excited her, but she also knew that doing business was not easy. She lacked funds and experience, and she didn't know what difficulties she would encounter.

However, she was not afraid. She believed that as long as she was willing to work hard, she would definitely succeed.

“Ruiyuan, I think…” Bi Yao told Jiang Ruiyuan her thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruiyuan's eyes lit up, and he supported her without hesitation: "Yaoyao, I believe in you! Whatever you do, I will support you!"

The two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with anticipation for the future.

A new life, new challenges—they are ready.

And their story has only just begun...