Blossom In Adversity - Vol. 2

C310. Sacrificing Lives to Protect Each Other.

Chapter 310: Sacrificing Lives to Protect Each Other

The Hua family had never lacked capable descendants, but this was the first time Hua Yizheng felt regretful that Zhi'er was not a son. Her meticulous thoughts, strong determination, and protective nature towards her family, whether in officialdom or in the private sector, would surely make the Hua family more secure.

Unspoken hope rested on her shoulders, but it was a pity she was a woman.

Watching his granddaughter gulp down a whole bowl of water, Hua Yizheng nodded to a few people to quickly set off. However, Zhi'er called a halt and called out, "Jia Yang."

Jia Yang entered as summoned.

"I need to borrow your token,"Hua Zhi said.

Without hesitation, Jia Yang took out the token of the Seventh Constellation Stars, and Hua Zhi handed it to Chen Shan. "If anyone stops you, show them this, and they'll help you find the person."

———TN: Jia Yang’s token bears the mark of the Seventh Constellation Stars, signifying his status as a member of the elusive and revered seventh cluster. Let’s not forget that the Seven Stars Bureau, in all its grandeur, is built upon the foundation of seven distinct clusters—first, second, third, and so on, right through to the illustrious seventh constellation.
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Hua Zhi was prepared to move heaven and earth to secure a guardian deity for the Hua family, stopping at nothing—even if it meant weaving a web of lies to get her way. Right now, she was practically itching to declare herself the head leader of the Seven Stars Bureau, ready to stake her claim and send a chilling warning to anyone foolish enough to threaten the Hua family!

Looking at the courtyard full of Hua family descendants, Hua Zhi wondered if she could disperse them, at least to avoid being targeted by enemies all at once. However, she couldn't bring danger to others' homes, and no one was willing to take in someone who could bring them dangers.

"Zhi'er, why don't you go rest in your father's room for a while?" Hua Pingyu suggested.

Hua Zhi shook her head, but before she could speak, Jia Yang shouted loudly, "Enemy attack!"

Hua Zhi stood up abruptly, with a dagger and hairpin already in her hands, as if her previous fatigue was just a facade. "Everyone, be careful."

After her warning, she was about to rush out, but Hua Pingyu stopped her. This proud man was now trembling, showing signs of weakness all over. "Take care of yourself, Zhi'er, you must stay alive!"

Tears welling up, Hua Zhi turned and hugged her father tightly before running out. Her life was actually quite good; at least for two lives, her father had loved her deeply, even though they were not good at expressing it.

The attackers this time came in greater numbers than before, and Jia Yang found himself utterly overwhelmed, backed into a corner at every turn, barely hanging on by a thread.

Hua Zhi dashed forward, her face twisted in a bitter smile that barely masked her frustration. Even with her stepping in, the odds were stacked against them, and survival seemed a fleeting dream.

What kind of lunatics would mobilize so many people just to snuff out a group of scholars? It was clear—they were hellbent on erasing the Hua family from existence.

If they couldn't live together, then they would die together!

In that instant, Hua Zhi burned like a wildfire, igniting with a ferocious energy that tore through her earlier weakness. Moments ago, she had seemed fragile, but now her attacks came down harder, faster, sharper—like a storm unleashed. Yet, against the relentless swarm of four, her two fists could only hold them off so long, step by step giving ground.