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Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before nodding, "Alright, once Xiao Gongzi returns, we will set off immediately."
"There’s one more thing," Lu Ming hesitated for a moment before speaking up. "That Xiao Gongzi... you’d best be cautious."
"Why do you say that?" Nangong Shuang frowned.
"I found out that the Xiao Family is connected to the massacre of the Nangong Family," Lu Ming said seriously. "The official responsible for overseeing the execution was a trusted subordinate promoted by the Xiao Family. Although I can’t be sure if this Xiao Gongzi is aware of it, I still want to remind you to be on guard against any deceit."
Nangong Shuang's heart sank; this aligned with her previous suspicions. The Xiao Family was indeed involved in the massacre of the Nangong Family, but whether Xiao Zhongyan had participated was still uncertain.
"Thank you for the warning; I will keep it in mind," she replied calmly, though her heart was tumultuous.
Just then, Xiao Zhongyan rushed back, looking tense. "Not good! The Shadow Pavilion's people have surrounded this place! We need to leave immediately!"
Before he finished speaking, a sudden uproar erupted outside the camp. Dozens of figures in black rushed in from all directions, swords flashing and murderous intent palpable!
"Protect the goods!" Lu Tong shouted as he led the guards to confront the attackers.
"Follow me!" Lu Ming grabbed Nangong Shuang and urged her, "We’ll take the back mountain path; it will help us avoid the main force."
Nangong Shuang glanced back at the fighting crowd and saw Xiao Zhongyan fiercely battling, his movements agile and his swordplay exquisite.
"Xiao Gongzi!" she called out loudly.
Hearing her voice, Xiao Zhongyan turned back, swiftly dispatching a black-clad assailant before leaping to Nangong Shuang's side. "Hurry!"
The three quickly retreated from the battlefield, racing along the back mountain path. The sounds of battle faded behind them, but they did not dare let their guard down as they plunged deeper into the mountains.
Along the way, Xiao Zhongyan occasionally looked back to check if anyone was pursuing them, his expression grave.
"Lu brother, how did you know about this path?" he asked casually.
Lu Ming replied without hesitation, "I’ve been traveling with merchant caravans for years and am familiar with these mountain roads. This path was made by hunters and is rarely known."
Xiao Zhongyan nodded thoughtfully and did not press further.
After running for about half an hour, they reached a platform on the mountainside. Ahead lay a steep path, with a bottomless cliff on one side.
"Up ahead is Mei Ying Villa," Lu Ming pointed toward a lush area of forest in the distance. "If we pass through that grove, we’ll see the villa."
Nangong Shuang focused her gaze and could vaguely make out the outline of ancient buildings within the trees; it must be Mei Ying Villa.
"Let’s take a short break before continuing," Lu Ming suggested.
The three rested briefly on the platform, each lost in their own thoughts. Nangong Shuang contemplated a series of issues regarding Feng Yu Pavilion, Shadow Pavilion, and the imperial edict, feeling increasingly perplexed.
Xiao Zhongyan remained vigilant, his eyes glinting with caution as he surveyed the surroundings.
“Brother Lu,” he suddenly spoke, “I’ve heard that Mei Ying Villa has been uninhabited for many years. Do you know anything about it?”
Lu Ming paused for a moment, then regained his composure. “I know a little. It was originally a retreat for a wealthy merchant, but for some unknown reason, it fell into disrepair. There are legends that the villa is haunted, and the locals avoid it.”
Xiao Zhongyan nodded. “I see. But I wonder why the medical texts that Nangong Shuang is looking for would be in such a place.”
Lu Ming turned to Nangong Shuang, waiting for her explanation.
Nangong Shuang pondered for a moment before replying, “My father was on good terms with the owner of the villa and had entrusted some valuable medical texts there. Before he passed away, he instructed me to retrieve them.”
Amidst the lies mingled with truth, even Nangong Shuang herself could not discern which words were real and which were false.
Lu Ming seemed to be deep in thought, just about to speak when suddenly a flurry of hurried footsteps and shouts echoed from down the mountain!
“Not good, someone is coming after us!” Xiao Zhongyan said alertly as he drew his sword.
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