Chapter 322 - Old Man, Don’t Cause Trouble
The insect was about the length of a pinky finger and no thicker than a slender twig. Its underside was covered with countless fine, hair-like legs. Clutched between Xue Qiming’s fingers, it wriggled and twisted frantically, instinctively trying to gnaw into his palm. Xue Qiming’s thick and calloused skin rendered its efforts futile. It simply couldn’t break through his tough hide.
Grandfather Lan Zhuo’s face turned awkward, and he stammered, "T-This..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xue Qiming’s free hand rose high into the air and came crashing down.
Smack!
The sound of his palms colliding was like a sudden thunderclap. The force of the impact sent a gust of wind surging through the room, nearly making Grandfather Lan Zhuo squint in reflex.
When Grandfather Lan Zhuo looked again, Xue Qiming was grinning at him, holding out his hand. The worm in his palm now a mangled mess of blood and crushed flesh. "Old man, let’s talk this out properly. Don’t cause trouble."
Grandfather Lan Zhuo’s beard quivered in anger, but he had no ground to argue. In the end, he said nothing and silently led the way forward.
The three of them arrived at Grandfather Lan Zhuo’s bamboo house. As soon as they stepped inside, they found someone already waiting for them.
An elderly woman with a kind face sat in a wicker chair. She was plump, with gentle brows and warm eyes. Holding herself steady with a jade-green bamboo cane.
As the three entered, the elderly woman’s gaze fell on Xue Niang. She stood up with a warm smile and said, "Little Ling’er, do you still remember me?"
Xue Niang dashed forward and embraced the old woman, calling out in a crisp voice, "Grandma Xi!"
Grandfather Lan Zhuo nodded at Grandma Xi as a greeting. From his demeanor, it seemed he had already known she would be here, he had probably sent someone ahead to inform her.