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Yin Luo turned around, her expression calm. "It seems that Eleventh Master knows Jin Wang quite well?"
Mu Li curled one side of his lips, revealing a smile as gentle as a spring breeze. "That's because we were both abandoned people. It's just a pity that my medical skills cannot heal his face. For twenty years, that incident has remained a nightmare in his heart, impossible to shake off."
Yin Luo's gaze fell on the man who faced over a hundred people with ease and composure. The corners of her lips subtly curved up as she said, "He treats me well, so I will naturally not let him down."
Mu Li glanced at her but did not feel reassured by her words. Instead, a look of concern appeared on his face. He stared at Yin Luo for a long time before suddenly saying, "Third Brother protects you; I will naturally not harm you. But if one day you hurt Third Brother, I will not let you go!"
Upon hearing this, Yin Luo turned back to look at him and smiled. "Alright."
The black outer robe covered half of her face, making her eyes appear even brighter. "If that day comes, I welcome Eleventh Master’s guidance."
This woman seemed like a puzzle, exuding mystery everywhere.
Clearly, her identity was established and her background was clear, yet it felt impossible to grasp her true nature; one could never guess what she was thinking deep down or whether she was an enemy or a friend. Mu Li lowered his gaze and looked at Mu Changqing in the center of the scene, his expression serious.
The men in black gradually fell into a disadvantage. Seeing that his subordinates were no match for the enemy, the Leader immediately shouted "retreat" and left first.
All the men in black withdrew, and the forest quickly returned to its original tranquility.
Mu Changqing returned to the tree and picked up Yin Luo, examining her closely. "Are you hurt anywhere else?"
Yin Luo shook her head, her gaze falling on his right shoulder where there was a cut. Although it wasn't deep, the bloodstains were clearly visible.
Mu Li stepped forward from behind Yin Luo, tore off a piece of his clothing, and approached Mu Changqing to bandage him before saying, "It's not suitable to stay here for long. The longer we delay, the more disadvantageous it will be for us. We need to leave as soon as possible."
Mu Changqing glanced at the corpses around him and nodded, saying, "There are many people in the forest; it’s likely that there are far more than just these hundred or so. We need to quicken our pace!"
Mu Li nodded in agreement, and the two exchanged a glance. Mu Li took the lead up the mountain, while Mu Changqing walked over to Yin Luo, removed his outer robe, and gently arranged her long hair. He pulled a jade hairpin from his own head and simply styled Yin Luo's hair into a bun, securing it with the pin.
Yin Luo lowered her gaze, allowing him to tenderly finish these tasks. She then smiled and said, "I didn't expect the prince to have such skills!"
His movements were practiced, clearly not the first time he had handled a woman's long hair.
Mu Changqing smirked slightly and replied, "I learned when I was young."
He then squatted down in front of Yin Luo, signaling for her to climb on. Once she was on his back, he stood up steadily and began to ascend the mountain.
Yin Luo tightened her grip around his neck, gazing at his masked profile. Suddenly, she leaned close to his ear and asked, "Prince, why did you let me live for three days back then?"
Mu Changqing paused for a moment; memories of their first meeting flashed through his mind. Who knows? Perhaps it was her beauty, her fierceness, or maybe her fearlessness? All he knew was that when he saw those eyes, he suddenly wanted to keep her alive and didn’t want her to die.
"You are the princess of the Moon Cherry Dynasty. Killing you would bring no benefit to me in terms of subjugating the Moon Cherry Dynasty."
So that was it.
Yin Luo lowered her gaze again and asked, "How did those other women die? Did you really kill them?"
Mu Changqing remained silent for a long time before she finally heard his voice—gruff yet tinged with a hint of melancholy—saying, "They were scared to death by my face."
Yin Luo's gaze fell on his face as she softly asked, "Is the prince's face really that frightening?"
Mu Changqing paused for a moment, slightly tilting his head and forcing out a desolate smile. "Yes, it's very frightening, so I hope you will never have to see it."
He lifted his foot again, and Yin Luo's gaze fell on his long eyebrows that slanted into his temples, silently pondering.
How terrifying could it be to scare someone to death?
She did not speak again, simply resting quietly against his shoulder. Exhausted, she gradually fell asleep.
Her entire body leaned against his back. Mu Changqing noticed she had fallen asleep, and a gentle expression flowed from his eyes as he continued to ascend the mountain, moving much more softly.
As they were about to reach the summit, a sharp ringing sound suddenly echoed through the forest.
It was as if the bells all over the mountain had come to life, resonating throughout the area.
Yin Luo was startled awake and looked around. "What’s happening?"
Mu Changqing set her down and raised his gaze to survey the surroundings. Suddenly, rustling sounds emerged from the thicket again, followed by countless dark shadows trembling.
"Not good! Get down!"
He shouted suddenly, pressing Yin Luo down. Mu Li, who was beside them, also lowered himself. They saw numerous arrows suddenly slicing through the air, each embedding itself into the ground.
To avoid the rain of arrows, Mu Changqing held Yin Luo tightly and both of them fell down the mountain together. Mu Li called out, "Third Brother!" and followed closely behind.
The mountain path was steep, and their descent was rapid. Mu Changqing wrapped her entirely in his embrace; Yin Luo was protected between his chest and arms. Amidst the chaos, she distinctly felt him suffer several heavy blows to his body. After an unknown amount of time tumbling downwards, they finally rolled toward a large tree.
Mu Changqing's gaze darkened as he suddenly drew out a dagger. As the two bodies drew closer, he thrust the dagger into a tree, which cushioned their fall. However, because of this, Mu Changqing's entire back slammed against the large tree. Yin Luo clearly heard a muffled sound, and then the man shielding her beneath him changed expression, blood visibly seeping from the corner of his lips. Yin Luo's eyes widened as she hurriedly helped him up, asking, "Are you okay?"
Mu Changqing took a deep breath and shook his head, forcing a smile. "I'm... fine..."
As if to verify how serious his injury was, he immediately began to cough after speaking. He raised his hand to cover his mouth, and when he lowered it, Yin Luo clearly saw the bright red blood in his palm.
Mu Li came down from above and, upon seeing Mu Changqing injured, his gaze turned cold. He said to Yin Luo, "You take Third Brother to find a safe place to hide. I'll hold off the remaining attackers."
"Aren't you coming with us?" Yin Luo asked in surprise.
Mu Li glanced at Mu Changqing and replied, "If I go with you three, none of us will be safe. Only by drawing them away can you and Third Brother find temporary refuge."
"No need. Eleven, you leave with Luoluo."
Mu Changqing struggled to stand up but clearly could not bear the weight of his injuries and began to cough again. Seeing this, Mu Li directly pulled out the dagger from the tree and said, "Once I draw them away, escaping won't be a problem. But Third Brother's serious injuries make it difficult."
He looked at Yin Luo and said, "Sister Three, I leave Third Brother in your care. Please do your best to protect Third Brother Zhao Qian. If anything happens to him, not only will Exiled Nation fall into chaos, but Xiyu will also seize the opportunity to invade Exiled Nation. At that time, it will be a catastrophe for the people and the nation!"
His eyes were like an ocean beside them, deeply staring at Yin Luo. She understood his meaning and lifted her chin confidently. "Don't worry; I'll take care of him."
Mu Li relaxed slightly and then rushed up the mountain without waiting for Mu Changqing to say more.
"Eleven!" Mu Changqing shouted desperately but could not stop him. Yin Luo's gaze sharpened as she supported Mu Changqing down the mountain. "Don't let Mu Li's sacrifice be in vain."
The two quickly made their way down the mountain path. As they passed a steep trail, they suddenly spotted a hidden opening. Yin Luo's eyes lit up as she helped Mu Changqing towards it. "Let's hide there for now."
The two of them entered the cave together, which was indeed an excellent hiding place. The cave was not only large but also had many small chambers, allowing them to conceal themselves effectively. Even if someone came looking for them, they could cleverly use the terrain to eliminate one or two intruders without being detected.
Yin Luo chose the most inconspicuous chamber and helped Mu Changqing inside.
She had sustained quite a few injuries as well, but they were mostly superficial and not serious.
Yin Luo gathered some broken branches and started a fire before moving closer to Mu Changqing, who was struggling in pain. "Let me take a look at your wounds," she said.
Mu Changqing glanced at her, his eyes deep and inscrutable. "Leaving at this moment is the most appropriate choice."
Yin Luo frowned, directly reaching out to untie his clothing.
Mu Changqing relaxed slightly, but then he inhaled sharply as he looked at Yin Luo.
In her hand, Yin Luo held a sharp, elongated stone, its tip covered in blood. Mu Changqing recognized immediately that the intense pain he felt earlier was caused by this stone piercing into his body!
However, Yin Luo's technique was ruthless; without saying a word, she pulled the stone out and tossed it to the ground. She then took a small flask of alcohol from her bag, took a sip, and sprayed it all over Mu Changqing's wound. He shuddered in pain, but Yin Luo didn't give him any time to react. She immediately sprinkled some healing powder on the wound, causing him to gasp in agony.
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