The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 229 - 228 The So-called Sniper Rifle

Chapter 229: Chapter 228 The So-called Sniper Rifle

Not long after the spacecraft entered the low-speed zone, the large screen began to flash red, signaling a danger warning.

Magnetic fields appeared ahead and Qu Tong was intercepted by a team from the military.

A soldier stepped forward to explain that they were from the Sixth Army Corps, and there had been a robbery ahead; they were now carrying out a capture mission.

There was a natural mound in the area where they were located, which was conveniently being used by the people of the Sixth Army Corps.

Recognized by Zhao Qian, Qu Tong was called to the front.

It was only then that Qu Tong could see the situation ahead clearly: a gang of more than fifty people had intercepted a spaceship.

Being hijacked through interstellar space had become too frequent, how come Si Yuting was everywhere catching Star Thieves, yet they never seemed to run out?

An exclamation drew Qu Tong’s attention.

About a dozen Star Thieves were looting valuables. The sleazy-looking minor leader rudely ripped off a woman’s veil next to him, breaking a few strands of her brown hair in the process and causing the woman to scream instinctively.

The originally disgusted and fierce expression on the face of the Star Thief instantly changed to lasciviousness, as he leered, "Yo, why hide such a beauty like this?"

"Haha, today’s not a loss at all; I’ve found such a stunner," the minor leader laughed as he reached out to pinch the woman’s chin. The woman defiantly turned her head aside, hiding the disdain in her eyes, and said weakly, "Take all the money, please just let me go."

"What’s with the airs at this time? Just follow me willingly, and I guarantee you’ll live a comfortable life every day," he offered vulgarly.

"No! Get away from me!" the woman avoided the minor leader’s groping hands in panic, her lovely peach-blossom eyes clouding with mist, making her even more pitiable.

Qu Tong frowned and asked Zhao Qian who was beside her, "Where are your people?"

Zhao Qian turned his head away from the scope of his sniper rifle and reassured her, "Miss Jun Li, don’t worry, the commander and the others are about to take action."

He then pointed out the positions of their hidden personnel, prone and concealed by the terrain with several mounds and thickets, "Those are our men."

Qu Tong said nothing more.

Rong Yueqing, for resisting, was slapped across the face, immediately leaving a red mark with large tears silently rolling down her cheeks. This, however, only seemed to excite the minor leader more, who then grabbed Rong Yueqing’s arm, eager to take liberties with her.

A young man nearby couldn’t stand by and tried to help but was kicked in the stomach, clutching his belly in pain.

Qu Tong’s eyes narrowed, her gaze ice cold as she watched the minor leader’s every move, a hint of green quietly winding around her fingertips.

Just as the minor leader was about to kiss her again, the battle broke out.

"It’s an ambush!"

The Star Thief Leader’s companion shouted, immediately drawing their weapons in defense.

However, the few weapons they had were wrested from their control in the next second, sent flying into the air and landing in an empty space nearby.

Qu Tong raised an eyebrow, recognizing the Psychokinesis Ability.

Zhao Qian also opened fire in support. However, there were only three sniper rifles, and their bullets could penetrate the Spirit Power Barrier.

Pistols, with their short range, were useless here.

Zhao Qian aimed at the Star Thief who had previously shouted but missed, inadvertently exposing their position.

The fighting on the other side was fierce. Though the military had more people, they also had to assign forces to protect the innocent passengers.

Zhao Qian took a second shot, still missing the alert minor leader.

Unable to restrain herself, Qu Tong blurted out, "Are you up to this or not?"

"Haha, it’s too far," Zhao Qian admitted sheepishly.

Moreover, it was too chaotic; he was afraid of hitting the innocent.

"Let me do it," Qu Tong said coldly.

Zhao Qian was somewhat surprised, "Miss Jun Li, you can use a sniper rifle too?"

"I have some experience," she replied.

Since he couldn’t hit the target himself, Zhao Qian simply handed the rifle to Qu Tong.

Qu Tong adopted the proper stance as she gripped the rifle and took careful aim through the scope.

It was a while before she pulled the trigger, and the bullet whizzed out, precisely and accurately targeting the private parts of the sleazy little leader who was harassing Rong Yueqing first.

Zhao Qian and the others: "!!!"

The expressions of the soldiers nearby were also a mix of gratification and hard-pressed amusement.

Qu Tong showed no expression as she prepared to stand up and return the rifle to Zhao Qian.

But then about a dozen Star Thieves were already heading this way.

"I’ll go deal with them, Miss Jun Li, you stay here to support the captain and the others," Zhao Qian instructed, then led his men over the small hill to deal with the ones that slipped through the net.

Qu Tong had no choice but to continue acting as a sniper.

Half of the Star Thieves there had already been captured, and the passengers had been moved out of the battle zone.

The Star Thief Leader had some skill, seemingly an SS-rank expert, and was evenly matched with Feng Lin.

Sand and stones flew as spiritual powers collided; no one else dared to approach and help, for in a battle between experts, getting too close without paying attention could result in accidental injury.

Qu Tong turned the muzzle towards Feng Lin’s side, aiming for a long time without being able to take the shot.

Zhao Qian had already dealt with the Star Thieves and returned.

Seeing Qu Tong aiming at the captain’s direction, he did not disturb her.

Finally seizing the opportunity, Qu Tong aimed for the head of the Star Thief Leader, anticipating his position and quickly pulling the trigger with sharp eyes and quick hands.

But at that moment, Feng Lin did something unexpected.

The Star Thief Leader changed position to avoid Feng Lin’s attack.

The bullet continued on its original trajectory, an empty shot... No! It hit!

The Star Thief Leader grunted, clutching at his groin, a grimace of pain on his face.

Feng Lin immediately used handcuffs equipped with a Strong Magnetic Controller to subdue the person.

Standing up, across the vast distance, his gaze met Qu Tong’s.

Zhao Qian picked up his dropped jaw, copying the gesture from television dramas and said with a fist salute, "This sniping skill is something you truly mastered; I, Zhao, am impressed!"

In that admiration, there was a touch of shock.

Qu Tong stood up and touched her nose, unsure of how to explain.

Looking at the faces trying to stifle laughter, Qu Tong simply turned cold and walked away from behind the small hill.

The members of the Sixth Army Corps were busy disarming the magnetic field area to restore passage.

Qu Tong then went into the crowd to help Rong Yueqing, who was a bit weak on her feet.

Seeing Qu Tong, Rong Yueqing’s eyes welled up with tears again, "Your... Thank you, Miss Jun Li."

Rong Yueqing just began to speak and, noticing Qu Tong’s silvery white hair, timely changed her address.

Qu Tong helped Rong Yueqing to the side, took a square wooden box out of a Space Button for her to sit on, then took some ice out of the Space Button’s fridge to apply on her face.

Rong Yueqing felt a bit dejected, but the sleazy little leader had been dealt with on the spot for resisting fiercely, leaving her with no chance for revenge.

Gently applying ice to Rong Yueqing’s face, Qu Tong asked, "Where’s your brother? Why did he let you take the spaceship alone?"

Rong Yueqing felt somewhat self-blaming, "It’s not my brother’s fault, it was I who wanted to experience the difference between the Canaan Empire’s civilian spaceships and those of our own Empire; my brother should be behind, he just replied to my message."

Having said that, she still made sure to give Qu Tong a tender, grateful smile, "I’m fine, your rescue was timely, and I wasn’t hurt."

Qu Tong looked at the large red mark on Rong Yueqing’s delicate face, thinking how anyone could bring themselves to harm such a beauty, that sleazy leader really deserved to die!

No, even death was too good for him.

While talking, a grey aircraft landed not too far away.

The person who came out from the spaceship exuded an air of sullenness; it was Rong Chengjue.