Chapter 467
Chapter 467 Buried
Qin Xian'er had unconditional trust in him. Though she didn't understand his intentions when he spoke, she didn't hesitate for even a moment. Swiftly grabbing the arms of the two women beside her, she burst forward like a swallow skimming the water, a flash of light and a streak of fire followed.
Before the trio could even steady themselves, a tremendous explosion erupted behind them. Broken bricks and shards of tiles flew toward them like a swarm of locusts. The deafening roar seemed like it would burst their eardrums.
"Bad man—"
"Mother—"
Ignoring the flying debris, they hastily turned around to witness a heart-wrenching scene. Explosions echoed one after another, and the spot where Lin San and Madam Xiao stood appeared to be the epicenter. Fragments of brick filled the sky, clouds of smoke billowed up, and the intense heat scorched their faces as if they were leaning into a furnace.
Amid the noise, flames erupted everywhere. The wooden lantern holder had been close to the Xiao family's cloth storage, and beyond the courtyard wall was a four-story tavern. With a thunderous "boom," surrounding buildings were leveled, shaking the tavern to its foundation. It began to collapse, bricks and beams hurtling through the air. Thick smoke and dust filled the sky, making it impossible to see anyone within a several dozen-foot radius, let alone find Madam Xiao and Lin Wanrong.
"Husband—" Qin Xian'er's eyes were bloodshot as she dashed toward the epicenter of the explosion.
Another round of "booms" resonated as the hidden explosives within the lanterns ignited. A massive shockwave rolled through, enveloping Qin Xian'er. A stifled cry escaped her lips as if she'd been struck in the chest. Blood trickled down from the corner of her mouth, and her petite body was hurled back through the air.