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"You're ruthless."
Upon hearing this, Rong Li raised an eyebrow, lifting Xia Muxin's chin with one hand. His face twisted suddenly as he spoke in a sinister tone:
"Ruthless? Hmph, compared to Shen Muhan, that's nothing. He not only killed his own sister but also had the heart to wipe out the entire family of the woman he loves. Xia Muxin, do you want to go back and take a look? See your family's corpses? Tsk tsk tsk, what a tragic sight that would be."
Xia Muxin scoffed and then spat directly in Rong Li's face. Suddenly calm, she said:
"Rong Li, you seem to be quite the handsome figure and even a Third Prince. Do I have any enmity with you?"
Shen Muhan killing his own sister? That was the biggest joke ever. Perhaps it was the deepest pain in his heart, something no one would expect him to share with her. Therefore, he was trying to scare her like a child. As for killing her family, that was even more impossible.
Rong Li's gaze froze as he wiped the spit off his face. Looking at Xia Muxin, he spoke in a sinister tone:
"No, but in the Azure Sky Six Kingdoms, there are Five Nations wanting to eliminate Shen Muhan's brothers. Would I be an exception?"
"Hmph, they are just defeated generals under him, filled with envy and hatred? Fine then, go back to your mother's womb and see if you can turn the tables in this world. But I don't see much hope for you. With such a narrow mind, it's no wonder you don't have your father's support or your brothers' respect. Someone like you would be better off dead; you're just wasting the country's resources."
Everyone can talk big; she hadn't expected Rong Li to be such a sinister person. He had clearly been watching her for quite some time, knowing about her repeated involvement with explosives. It seemed this was tied to the Zhao Family as well. Suddenly, a possibility flashed through her mind, and she exclaimed:
"You are colluding with Ming Lie."
Shen Muhan had once hinted that only Ming Lie had the ability to contend with him in this world. The dark energy she sensed earlier felt familiar; just moments ago, her mind had been clouded by Shen Muhan's ruthlessness, but now it became clearer. The one fighting against Shen Muhan was undoubtedly Ming Lie.
"Since ancient times, victors are kings while losers are bandits. Shen Muhan has made too many enemies; even if he were to be shattered today, it would be his own doing. Don't you know that half a month ago, the Northern Desert and Yu Nan joined forces to attack Celestial Glass? In just the past four days, Celestial Glass has already lost four cities?"
As soon as Rong Li finished speaking, Xia Muxin's mind raced with recent events. Shen Muhan had been frequently coming home late or not at all, sometimes disappearing for days. Now that he was just an ordinary citizen, he couldn't participate in the battle; he must have been strategizing for the warriors instead. However, this news hadn't reached Zhushan County, indicating that someone was deliberately suppressing it. Meanwhile, the Zhao Family Brothers had been active in Zhushan during this time. Suddenly, she turned to Ouyang Xuan, her eyes clouded with frost as she spoke painfully:
"You are deceiving me too."
Ouyang Xuan was taken aback and quickly shook his head like a rattle drum, denying it vehemently:
"No, Miss Muxin, I am not lying to you."
Xia Muxin let out a cold laugh. At this moment, even if he insisted he wasn't lying, she wouldn't believe him because no one was worthy of her trust anymore.
"Is the Zhao Family plotting to usurp the throne and change the entire Celestial Glass?"
As her thoughts became clearer, Xia Muxin grew more aggressive and coldly questioned.
"Women should not be too clever," came a sudden voice.
Before she could react, a large hand struck her neck. As darkness enveloped her vision, she faintly heard someone whisper an apology...
"You handle them; the rest come with me."
On Ming Yi's side, both parties were locked in fierce combat as night fell and visibility diminished. It was difficult to determine a victor at this moment. Remembering Shen Muhan's instructions and worrying about Xia Muxin's safety, Ming Yi commanded in a low voice.
Compared to sheer power, Shen Muhan might be more adept at warfare. Being a fellow disciple of Ming Lie, his training methods for his subordinates were somewhat similar; however, Ming Lie's tactics were notably more sinister. Thus, while the Phantoms employed ruthless strategies, Ming Yi and his team relied on solid skills and tactics. The two sides could be described as soft and hard—equally matched in their confrontation.
Understanding the situation, Ming Yi led six others away swiftly.
"Deputy Ming, what is that?"
Ming Yi was a renowned vice commander on the battlefield, his tactics second only to Shen Muhan. Everyone admired him, and in private, they all referred to him as "the Vice Commander." At that moment, the seven of them hurried down the mountain, and suddenly, one person pointed at a vague shadow at a fork in the road.
"Everyone be careful; there might be a trap."
Ming Yi looked in that direction and could vaguely see a figure lying in the mud, with long hair sprawled on the ground. Although her face was obscured, her body shape suggested she was a woman. The sight of her attire made Ming Yi's heart race, but he still spoke cautiously.
As they approached the figure, they could see her clothing clearly. Ming Yi sheathed his sword and leaped forward, reaching out with his long arm to lift her away from the ground. Just as he did so, countless arrows suddenly shot toward them from all directions. The group quickly deflected the arrows, but one brother was caught off guard and was struck in the arm.
"This arrow is poisoned. If you get hit, don't use your internal energy for an hour."
Ming Yi crouched down to pick up one of the arrows and sniffed it. He then took out a pill and tossed it to his injured brother while instructing him. When he saw Xia Muxin covered in wounds, he felt a moment of daze before immediately checking her injuries and staunching the bleeding. Only then did he carry her away.
The injured brother took the pill and, with the help of two others, made his way down the mountain.
The journey was surprisingly calm; Phantoms did not pursue them, which only heightened everyone's vigilance.
Once they reached the foot of the mountain, they headed straight for the county office.
"Is this Miss Muxin?"
Xiao Yan had been waiting outside the Yamen for quite some time. Ming Yi and his group had already signaled their arrival. Upon seeing them approach, Xiao Yan's gaze lingered on the injured brother for a moment before shifting to Xia Muxin, who was covered in blood.
"Yes, let's have Uncle Fu take a look at her first."
Ming Yi had been puzzled along the way, but upon examining Xia Muxin closely, he couldn't discern anything unusual. Regardless of whether she was genuine or not, she was the most important person to their leader. He couldn't afford to hesitate; she needed to be saved.
Soon after, Uncle Fu, the doctor at the county office, examined Xia Muxin. She had been poisoned, but the poison had been neutralized. However, she had numerous external injuries, some of which were life-threatening. Fortunately, Ming Yi and his team had discovered her in time and managed to stop her bleeding; otherwise, even the Great Immortal would not have been able to save her.
Xia Muxin's injuries were so severe that she nearly lost her life, which made everyone believe in her even more.
In the dead of night, Shen Muhan returned, covered in wounds. If it weren't for his last ounce of strength, he would have collapsed on the way back. Instantly, the entire county office was thrown into chaos, with people coming and going, and even Sister Tang was summoned.
This night would surely be restless.
His first words upon returning were: "How is Muxin?"
After Ming Yi answered him earnestly, he closed his eyes and fainted.
*
Three days later, Xia Muxin woke up. Her head felt heavy, as if it had been submerged in water; everything was a blur. Her body felt stiff and bound, and she was in considerable pain.
Her surroundings were unfamiliar, and beside her bed stood two young girls with delicate features, standing like poles.
"Who are you? Where is this?"
She moved her fingers slightly, dazed, and a faint sound escaped her lips.
The maids Auspicious and Auspicious had stayed awake all night, keeping watch without showing any signs of fatigue; their eyes remained clear and their expressions normal.
At that moment, upon hearing her faint voice, they rushed forward. When they saw her slightly open her eyes, Auspicious quickly ran outside while Auspicious used a cotton swab to feed her water.
Xia Muxin's name was well-known; the sisters held her in great admiration. Moreover, the cotton swab they were using was provided by their master.
And their master was undoubtedly Shen Muhan.
Moments later, Xiao Yan and Ming Yi arrived, followed by Uncle Fu, who came to check her pulse.
"Miss, you truly are a person of great significance to Wang Dafu. The residual poison has been completely eliminated. A few deeper wounds only require some care, and in a few months, you will recover. However, for these months, avoid getting out of bed and strenuous activities to prevent any aftereffects."
Uncle Fu stroked his white beard, tucking the blanket around her. He glanced at Xiao Yan and Ming Yi, speaking in an enigmatic tone.
Xiao Yan had shed his usual carefree demeanor, his face solemn. When he met Uncle Fu's gaze, his eyes dimmed slightly, and he instructed Auspicious and Propitious to take good care of her before preparing to leave.
"Who... are you..."
Just as he turned around, a faint voice like a whisper came from the bedside. Being martial artists, they heard it clearly.
Xiao Yan and Ming Yi exchanged a complex glance, and Ming Yi stepped forward, teasingly yet respectfully saying, "The master’s master; you mean the most important person to our boss."
At that moment, Xia Muxin opened her watery eyes in a daze. Her gaze was clear yet pure to the point of being hard to look at directly. After a while, she hesitantly asked, "Who is your boss?"
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