#296 - Chapter 296 Su Min's Visit Part 2

At that moment, Su Min seemed like a different person. The usual gentleness and tenderness in her eyes were gone, replaced by determination and resolve. Facing those irrational survivors who were trying to hurt her and her brother, she didn't hesitate to draw her weapon, using her Bone Refinement initial stage strength to defend their path to survival.

Each swing of her weapon was accompanied by a shout from the depths of Su Min's heart. She wasn't just fighting; she was fighting for survival, fighting for her brother's life. Her strength and determination made those survivors terrified, gradually losing the courage to continue attacking.

When the battle ended and everything returned to calm, Su Min found herself in tears. Her face was covered in blood, both from her enemies and from herself.

Looking at the dozen or so corpses lying on the ground, tears and blood mingled together, running down her cheeks and leaving behind shocking traces.

She had personally ended the lives of more than a dozen refugees, a fact that weighed on her heart like a boulder, making it hard for her to breathe. She was in pain, self-reproachful, and even began to doubt whether her choices were correct.

But amidst this pain and self-reproach, she realized even more clearly that she couldn't stop.

Her brother's life was hanging by a thread, and she had to find Cheng Feng and get the Black Jade Regenerative Balm from him, which was her brother's only hope.

For this hope, she was willing to endure all the pain and torment.

Su Min took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart. She slowly wiped away the tears on her face, carefully put away her weapon, and her eyes became firm and cold again.

At this moment, Su Min was no longer the eldest young lady of the Su family who could hide under the family's protection, but a warrior who had to fight for survival and the safety of her loved ones.

With this realization, she turned to look at her brother, Su Qiang, who was sitting in the carriage. Su Qiang's eyes were filled with complex emotions, including heartache, gratification, and a sigh at his sister's growth.

Along the way, his sister had endured too much pressure and pain, but she had never complained. She had always been steadfastly walking in front, holding up a sky for him.

"Sister, you've grown up," Su Qiang said softly, his voice a little choked up. He reached out his hand, wanting to stroke his sister's head, but he was afraid of getting her dirty.

Su Min smiled slightly, a bitter smile, but more of it was strength. "Brother, we will definitely find the Black Jade Regenerative Balm. No matter how difficult the road ahead, I will protect you until you recover," she said firmly and powerfully, as if making an unshakable vow to herself and her brother.

Su Qiang nodded, his eyes slightly red. "I believe you, sister. Let's work hard together, and we will definitely get through this difficult time."

After some tidying up, the siblings once again embarked on their journey to Qingxi County.

The outline of Qingxi County gradually became clear in the distance. Although this city had also been affected by the disaster, it was obviously more prosperous and orderly compared to what they had seen along the way.

Driving the carriage, Su Min looked at the city, and the fatigue in her heart seemed to dissipate by more than half in an instant. The corners of her mouth finally curled up in a long-lost smile.

"Brother, we're here," she said, her voice filled with excitement and relief, as if all her efforts and persistence had been rewarded at this moment.

Hearing this, Su Qiang in the carriage also tried to sit up straight, although his seriously injured body made him feel pain, his eyes were also shining with hope.

"Yes, we're finally here," Su Qiang's voice was weak but full of determination. This city may be the starting point for their siblings' rebirth.

Su Min gripped the reins tightly, looking ahead with firm eyes, and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

Next, all she had to do was find Cheng Feng, agree to his conditions, and she could get the precious Black Jade Regenerative Balm.

Just think of it as being bitten by a dog. Afterwards, she would commit suicide to end it all. She only hoped that her brother could live peacefully.

Cheng Feng was the only hope they had grasped in despair. No matter what the cost, she had to find him.

Just as Su Min was confidently driving the carriage towards the gate of Qingxi County, a sudden voice interrupted her thoughts.

A guard stood in the middle of the road, waving to signal her to stop, with an impatient and official attitude on his face.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop for a moment. You have to pay an entrance fee for your carriage to enter," the guard's voice echoed on the empty road, breaking the surrounding silence.

Hearing this, Su Min frowned slightly. Half a year ago, she was still the eldest young lady of the Su family. When had she ever talked to a gatekeeper?

Looking at the other soldiers at the gate, she had to stop the carriage and take out a few copper coins from her pocket.

"This big brother, we are here to find someone. This is the entrance fee, please accept it." Su Min tried to make her tone sound peaceful and polite, while not forgetting to observe the surrounding environment to ensure that she did not miss any potential dangers.

The guard took the copper coins and glanced at Su Min and Su Qiang, seemingly curious about their situation, but he didn't say much. After simply confirming that the entrance fee was correct, he waved to signal that they could pass.

"Go in, pay attention to the rules of the city, and don't cause trouble," the guard's voice had a warning tone.

Su Min nodded to express her thanks, and then drove the carriage forward.

After a journey of running around and hardships, Su Min was no longer the eldest young lady of the Su family who was new to the world and didn't know much about it. Her body and mind had been tempered in countless life-and-death tests, and each fight made her more tenacious.

From the initial discomfort and struggle when facing killing, to now being able to act decisively, Su Min's mind had undergone earth-shattering changes.

She had learned how to stay calm in chaos and how to find life in desperation. This growth was not only an improvement in strength, but also a transformation of the soul.

The family's martial arts, Phantom Step and Five Elements Annihilation Swordplay, had been given new life in her hands. In the process of fighting with people, she constantly explored and practiced, gradually mastering the essence of these two martial arts.

Her steps became lighter and lighter, as elusive as a ghost; her swordsmanship also became more and more fierce, each strike containing destructive power.

Now, Su Min was able to achieve the greatest victory at the smallest cost. In a life-and-death fight, any hesitation or delay could bring fatal consequences.

She had long learned to solve problems in the most concise and direct way. If she could kill someone with the first move, she would never use the second move. This decisiveness and ruthlessness were the key to the siblings reaching Qingxi County.

Along the way, Su Min had experienced countless unbearable things about people's hearts.

She had been deceived and taken detours,

Some people even wanted to eat their siblings' meat,

She was almost tricked into drinking well water laced with sleeping pills.

All kinds of people, deceit and betrayal.

Su Min, who was able to escape, was like a different person.