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Days passed in a cycle of pain and despair. I felt like a bird with broken wings, trapped in the luxurious cage known as Nine Nether Manor, unable to see any hope.
Until that day, a Mute Servant who was responsible for bringing me meals discreetly slipped me a tiny folded note while the guards were not paying attention. My heart raced as I calmly hid the note in my sleeve. Once the Mute Servant left and the guards relaxed their vigilance, I trembled as I unfolded the note.
Familiar handwriting came into view—it was Bai Jingshu!
“Xichen, my sister, seeing this letter is like meeting you in person. I know you are trapped, and I cannot eat or sleep in peace. The Ruthless Bandit is ruthless; please take care of yourself. I have joined forces with several elders and am working on a rescue plan. There will be action soon. If chaos erupts in the palace, make your way to the southeast dungeon entrance; I will be there to meet you. Remember to keep this secret and do not let the Ruthless Bandit notice. Your brother, Jing Shu.”
Master Brother! He hasn’t given up on me! He is still trying to save me!
A wave of immense joy and excitement flooded over me, and tears uncontrollably streamed down my face. This letter was like a beam of light suddenly illuminating the darkness, reigniting the flickering flame of hope within my heart.
I read the note several times, memorizing every word, then carefully turned it to ash using my weak spiritual power, leaving no trace behind. In the following days, I tried to act as usual while enduring Li Ye Jin's "training," but my heart was filled with anticipation and anxiety as I remained alert to any movements outside.
Perhaps it was psychological, but I felt that Li Ye Jin's gaze upon me seemed sharper than before, as if he could see through my innermost secrets. This made me even more cautious, afraid to show any signs of weakness.
Finally, one night about five days after receiving the secret message, an unexpected event occurred!
A piercing alarm shattered the tranquility of Nine Nether Manor, followed by the sounds of clashing weapons and spells! Someone had broken into Nine Nether Manor! Was it Master Brother and his team come to rescue me?
My heart raced uncontrollably, nearly leaping out of my chest. Just as I prepared to slip away as instructed in the letter, the door to my side hall was kicked open!
The intruders were not the "reinforcements" I had imagined but rather several masked figures in black clothing. Their cold and sinister aura targeted me directly, radiating murderous intent!
I was taken aback—who were these people? Not Master Brother’s allies? Did they want to kill me?
In a moment of crisis, a shadow darted like lightning in front of me. It was Li Ye Jin! He appeared out of nowhere, exuding an overwhelming aura of terror.
“How bold you are to attack my people on my territory,” he said coldly, devoid of any emotion. Yet his words—“my people”—made my heart tremble inexplicably.
The black-clad figures clearly did not expect Li Ye Jin to appear personally but did not retreat; they launched their attack fiercely. In an instant, the hall was filled with sword energy and surging demonic energy.
Li Ye Jin faced multiple opponents yet seemed at ease. He didn’t even draw his sword; with a casual wave of his sleeve, he effortlessly deflected their attacks. Amidst the chaos, he pulled me behind him protectively; his movements appeared casual but perfectly blocked a poisoned dart aimed at my back.
His back was mere inches from mine. I could distinctly feel his chilling aura and… a faintly unusual vibration.
Soon enough, all the black-clad assassins were defeated by Li Ye Jin; their bodies dissipated into black smoke. He looked at the remnants on the ground with deep eyes before turning to me and saying ambiguously, “It seems someone couldn’t wait any longer.”
Someone? Who did he mean? The one who sent these assassins? Was it Master Brother? No, Master Brother wanted to save me… But if not him, who else wanted my life?
Confused thoughts swirled in my mind. Had Li Ye Jin just saved me? Why? Hadn’t he always viewed me as nothing more than a Container he could torment at will?
I gazed into his unfathomable eyes and for the first time felt that this man was far more complex and dangerous than I had imagined.
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