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Lin Ning and Hu Xueyan were secretly alarmed; their current situation was extremely unfavorable. If they did not find a way to break free, the consequences would be dire. At that moment, Lin Ning had already put his own life aside, only concerned for Hu Xueyan's safety. Suddenly, he remembered the black gold short knife hidden in his clothes. Made of pure gold, it would not be affected by magnets. Lin Ning quickly pulled out the black gold short knife and threw it to Hu Xueyan, shouting, " Xue Yin's sister, catch the knife!" Hu Xueyan extended her left hand and caught the black gold short knife steadily. Though short, the knife was incredibly sharp, with lethal force within a meter of its blade, forcing the Princess of Yue Ming County and her companions into a flurry of activity, hesitant to approach her too closely. Meanwhile, Lin Ning found himself in grave danger, forced into a defensive position against the rapid attacks of four opponents.
Xue Biao's golden knife slashed across Lin Ning's chest; he barely managed to dodge in time, hearing a "swish" as his long robe was cut open. Yang Yan let out a sinister laugh and seized the opportunity to stab Lin Ning in the chest with his large knife. Just as the blade was about to pierce Lin Ning's heart, a long sword suddenly intercepted Yang Yan's strike. Everyone turned to see that it was the Princess of Yue Ming County who had leaped up to block Yang Yan's deadly blow aimed at Lin Ning.
The Princess shouted angrily, "Yang Yan, you promised me not to kill Lin Ning! Are your words just empty promises?" Yang Yan replied, "Princess of the County, if I do not kill him today, he will come back to kill me tomorrow. I cannot keep my promise." The Princess was furious and gritted her teeth as she said, "You dare! If you touch a hair on Lin Ning's head, I will have you torn apart!"
As the two were locked in a standoff, Lin Ning took a quick step forward towards Xue Biao. He reached out with his left hand to grab Xue Biao's left arm. Xue Biao swung his knife to block but did not expect that Lin Ning’s action was merely a feint. Seizing the opportunity, Lin Ning grabbed Xue Biao's right wrist and squeezed hard. Xue Biao felt an unbearable pain as if his wrist would break. His golden knife slipped from his hand and fell into Lin Ning’s grasp. Lin Ning sheathed the Sunlight Blade at his waist and used the golden knife to counter the four attackers.
Without the help of magnetic nets, the four could only fight Lin Ning to a standstill. Now that Xue Biao had lost his weapon, their earlier confidence vanished. As Lin Ning gradually gained the upper hand in combat against them, he realized that their numbers posed a significant threat; prolonged fighting would surely disadvantage both him and Hu Xueyan. They needed to find a way to break free.
Just then, they heard a long neigh from Sweat Blood Horse. After its cry faded away, Sweat Blood Horse charged into their encirclement. Lin Ning felt a surge of joy; he waved his golden knife to fend off the four attackers and then sprang onto the horse’s back with agility like a swallow. He called out to Hu Xueyan, "Sister, quickly get on!" He reached out with his left hand and gently pulled her onto the horse.
Sweat Blood Horse was remarkably intelligent and fast; before anyone could react, it dashed towards the fishing net. Hu Xueyan swung the black gold short knife left and right, slicing through the net into pieces. In an instant, Sweat Blood Horse carried them along the winding stone path and leaped out of Liu Family Castle’s gates.
With incredible speed, Sweat Blood Horse galloped away without losing momentum despite carrying two people on its back. In no time at all, Liu Family Castle vanished from their sight. After riding for over twenty miles, they knew that their enemies' horses could not match Sweat Blood Horse’s speed and would likely not pursue them any further. They dismounted.
Lin Ning said to Hu Xueyan, "We cannot just leave like this. If I go away now, Xue Biao will likely take this chance to forcibly marry Miss Liu again. I dread what despicable means Yang Yan might use against Liu Family’s father and sons." Hu Xueyan replied, "But they are numerous; if we rashly return like this, we have no chance of victory." Lin Ning nodded in agreement. "Indeed, this matter requires careful planning."
As he turned back to glance at Liu Family Castle’s direction, he suddenly noticed red lights flashing above it amidst thick smoke; flames shot up into the sky illuminating half of it. Lin Ning exclaimed in alarm, "This is bad! Liu Family Castle is on fire!" Hu Xueyan angrily said, "These villains must have seen us escape from Liu Family Castle; knowing they cannot catch us now resorted to such treacherous tactics to lure us back."
Lin Ning anxiously stated, "Regardless of anything else, we must return immediately! If we delay any longer, I fear for Liu Family’s safety." Sweat Blood Horse quickly carried them back towards Liu Family Castle. Despite its incredible speed, fire spread rapidly fueled by wind; by now Liu Family Castle was engulfed in flames. Yuxuexuanlang was being consumed by roaring fire as servants frantically tried to extinguish it with wooden buckets filled with water—yet these efforts seemed futile against such fierce flames!
Hu Xueyan's suspicions were confirmed; it turned out Yang Yan had seen Lin Ning and Hu Xueyan escape on Sweat Blood Horse and realized ordinary horses could not catch up with them. Thus he devised this plan of setting fire to Liu Family Castle as bait for them to return.
Liu Huazhong watched helplessly as centuries-old family heritage threatened destruction; he pounded his chest in despair while weeping bitterly! When Yang Yan saw that Lin Ning and Hu Xueyan had indeed returned to Liu Family Castle again, he felt an overwhelming joy surge within him as he thought: "Lin Ning! This time I will ensure you do not leave alive—your grave shall be here within Liu Family Castle!"
Chen Zhaohui remarked mockingly: "Kid! We Dunhuang Double Slayers admire your courage and audacity; but do you think you and this delicate girl can withstand hundreds of us? You might as well surrender!" Xiao Tianquan added: "Boss! Why bother talking so much? Since they willingly returned here to die—let’s grant them their wish!" Hao Ge chimed in: "Are you reluctant to part with beautiful Miss Liu?"
As they taunted Lin Ning one after another, he retorted angrily: "You are truly despicable! A fine garden like Liu Family Castle has been utterly destroyed by your hands!" Xue Biao sneered: "What other options did we have? We feared you wouldn’t return!"
Fuming at their words, Lin Ning shouted: "I had no intention of being enemies with any of you! Do not blame me for being merciless now that you have committed such heinous acts!" With that declaration came swift action; wielding the golden blade snatched from Xue Biao alongside his black gold short knife—he charged toward the magnetic fishing net ahead.
The black gold short knife was its nemesis; as it shattered through the netting countless magnets scattered chaotically around them—no longer able to attract Lin Ning or Hu Xueyan’s weapons! With their spirits lifted after breaking through this barrier—Lin Ning unleashed his razor-sharp Sunlight Blade which forced four formidable opponents into retreat.
Seeing things turn against him,Xue Biao called upon disciples from Mantis Gate for an all-out assault on Lin Ning—but anyone who encountered his blade either fell or sustained injuries—within moments over ten men lay wounded on the ground!
Suddenly someone shouted loudly: "Oh no! The Lord Liu has rushed into the flames!" Liu Hongyuan and Liu Mengyuan cried out desperately: "No! Father! You can’t go in there—it’s too dangerous! Come back!" Yet Liu Huazhong had already dashed into the inferno—his voice echoed through thick smoke: "I’m going for your mother’s keepsakes."
However after fifteen minutes passed without any sign of him returning—Liu Hongyuan and Liu Mengyuan grew frantic; fearing for their father’s safety—Liu Hongyuan disregarded everyone’s warnings and plunged into fiery depths himself! The flames engulfed him instantly.
Liu Mengyuan felt her heart bleed watching her family perish one after another; she cried out loud: "Father! Brother! If you both are gone—I don’t want to live alone anymore!" With that declaration she too rushed into flames.
Witnessing this tragic scene unfold before them—the crowd felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow as this family flew into fire like moths drawn toward light.
The Princess of Yue Ming County turned towards Xue Biao saying: "Your bride has jumped into fire—aren’t you going to save her?"
Xue Biao scoffed disdainfully: "What can I do? Even if I went in there—I’d surely meet my end too! Who wants someone so foolish?"
Everyone shuddered at his callousness while Lin Ning realized they must find a way to rescue those trapped inside or else Liu Family’s father and sons would surely perish!
At that moment Sweat Blood Horse let out another long neigh—Lin Ning suddenly recalled how when riding through Liu Family Castle earlier—the stable area was enclosed with iron sheets! An idea sparked within him!
He leaped onto Sweat Blood Horse directing it toward stables where he swiftly cut off a piece of iron sheet over two yards long using his black gold short knife before also grabbing a rectangular wooden plank from inside.
After gathering these items swiftly—Lin Ning mounted back onto horse returning swiftly towards where everyone stood waiting anxiously!
Using black gold short knife he punctured several small holes along both sides of iron sheet then rolled it up forming a cylinder before securing it together using wire threaded through two holes finally attaching wooden board inside cylinder!
The entire process completed seamlessly within less than a minute—Lin Ning hurled cylindrical iron sheet into flames then jumped inside standing securely atop wooden board within!
The iron sheet would shield him from flames—but since heat would soon make it unbearable inside—he placed wooden board underneath for insulation against scorching temperatures!
Everyone finally understood what he intended—and silently praised him for such brilliant ingenuity!
As cylindrical iron sheet landed amidst raging inferno—Lin Ning tore off part of sleeve blocking mouth & nose against smoke inhalation while searching through fiery chaos!
First discovering charred remains belonging once to Liu Huazhong followed shortly thereafter by finding lifeless body belonging Liu Hongyuan—but still no sign whatsoever indicating whereabouts of Liu Mengyuan!
Anxiousness surged within him knowing every passing second increased danger for her life—suddenly spotting her pinned beneath wooden plank!
Without hesitation he pushed aside debris lifting her up discovering she had succumbed unconscious due smoke inhalation!
With no time left for second thoughts—he quickly hoisted her onto back placing both deceased bodies atop wooden board then kicked iron sheet upward launching himself back onto platform just as cylinder soared skyward escaping fiery depths below!
Seeing Lin Ning emerge unscathed from inferno brought immense relief flooding through Hu Xueyan’s heart; she hurriedly laid Liu Mengyuan down upon grass offering her water until eventually after some time she stirred awake only upon seeing father & brother lifeless forms did she burst forth sobbing uncontrollably!
In one night she lost closest kin alongside home itself—a pain far beyond what ordinary souls could bear; neither Lin Ning nor Hu Xueyan knew how best comfort her during such grief-stricken moment.
Filled with rage—Lin Ning confronted Yang Yan declaring: "Yang Yan—you truly lack humanity—not only have you caused death among Master & Master’s Wife—but also led directly towards demise facing Liu Family father & sons today I shall make sure blood debts are repaid!"
As soon as words escaped lips—the Sunlight Blade already swung downwards targeting Yang Yan who attempted retreating backward—but found himself encircled by blade’s radiance unable escape fate awaiting him instead receiving full brunt impact from attack causing clang sound echoing throughout air!
Yang Yan felt sharp pain coursing through right arm dropping steel blade held tightly moments ago while Zhao Qing rushed forward supporting him immediately thereafter.
Xue Biao realized they’d lost formidable ally now facing greater difficulty defeating determined foe before them so stealthily circled around behind preparing strike aimed directly at unsuspecting target unaware danger approaching until—
"Brother Ning! Watch out!" cried out Hu Xueyan warning him just in time allowing quick reflexes kick backward striking directly against chest sending opponent hurtling backward crashing straight into raging inferno ahead!
With broken ribs unable move further screams echoed hauntingly amidst chaos surrounding scene until silence fell upon aftermath revealing grim fate met by once proud warrior consumed entirely by flames leaving nothing behind but ashes…
Dunhuang Double Slayers stood aghast witnessing transformation taking place before eyes realizing how rapidly skills honed over years allowed young man rise above expectations surpassing limits previously thought impossible achieving victory against formidable foes mere moments later leaving behind stunned expressions etched forever upon faces surrounding battlefield…
Chen Zhaohui exchanged glances signaling Xiao Tianquan who promptly bolted away sprinting forth escaping while Yang Yan cursed silently feeling betrayed knowing today marked end ambitions held dear slipping away forever unless acted swiftly fleeing alongside Zhao Qing down stone path leading southward…
Just when thoughts crossed mind pursuing enemies further ahead—a gentle voice broke through reverie calling softly urging focus elsewhere instead directing attention toward grieving figure seated upon ground clutching tightly bodies belonging once beloved kin…
Liu Mengyuan sat despondently sobbing uncontrollably holding tightly onto lifeless forms belonging once vibrant father & brother while both Lin Ning & Hu Xueyan observed helplessly feeling immense sorrow swell within hearts witnessing such profound loss unfold before them…
"Miss Liu," spoke softly yet firmly addressing her directly attempting offer solace amidst turmoil surrounding them all adding gently yet firmly “Death cannot be undone—you must find strength carry onward honoring memories cherished instead.”
Finally pausing briefly wiping tears away gazing blankly toward direction where former home stood now reduced ruins—a flicker hope ignited deep within soul realizing perhaps future still held promise despite overwhelming darkness looming overhead…
After raging inferno subsided leaving devastation behind remnants scattered across landscape revealing nothing but ashes remaining where once stood proud structure housing memories shared between families intertwined throughout generations past…
Servants fled
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