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The man in black glanced at Xiao Zhongyan and sneered, "Young Master of the Xiao Family, you'd better not interfere. My target is this woman, and it has nothing to do with you."
Xiao Zhongyan replied coldly, "She is a guest of my Xiao Mansion. If you wish to harm her, you are declaring war on the Xiao Family!"
Seeing that Xiao Zhongyan was determined to protect her, the man in black let out a chilling laugh. "In that case, don’t blame me for being rude!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he moved like a shadow, attacking Xiao Zhongyan with lightning speed! The short blade glinted in the moonlight as it aimed directly for Xiao Zhongyan's throat.
Xiao Zhongyan, skilled in swordplay, quickly blocked the attack, and the two were instantly locked in combat. Amidst the clash of sword and blade, Nangong Shuang observed that the man in black was indeed formidable; his strikes were vicious and aimed at vital points. Although Xiao Zhongyan was not weak, he was clearly at a disadvantage, and after several exchanges, he found himself in a perilous situation.
Nangong Shuang could not stand by idly. She took out a pouch of Mihun San from her fragrance pouch, waiting for the right moment to strike. However, the man in black seemed to sense her intentions and deliberately maneuvered the battle away from her reach, preventing her from assisting.
As Xiao Zhongyan struggled more fiercely, Nangong Shuang quickly devised a plan. She removed the Meihua Jade Hairpin gifted by Madam Xiao from her hair and gathered her strength in her hand. Using the Nangong Family's secret technique, Nail Point Technique, she calculated the angle and waited for the perfect opportunity.
"Be careful!" Nangong Shuang suddenly shouted to draw the man's attention. At the same time, she flicked her wrist, sending the Meihua Jade Hairpin flying like a dart toward the man’s neck!
Hearing her shout, the man turned his head but it was too late to evade. The Meihua Jade Hairpin struck his acupoint accurately, causing his entire body to go numb and his movements to slow down. Seizing this opportunity, Xiao Zhongyan's sword flashed and cut through the man's arm.
"You... you actually know the Nangong Family's acupoint techniques!" The man in black looked at Nangong Shuang incredulously, shock evident in his eyes.
Nangong Shuang did not respond. Taking advantage of his impaired movement, she quickly stepped forward and scattered Mihun San towards his face. The man tried to hold his breath but it was too late; he had already inhaled some of the powder and felt dizzy immediately.
"Run!" Xiao Zhongyan grabbed Nangong Shuang's hand and dashed toward the back door.
Though injured and hindered in movement, the man in black was unwilling to let his prey escape. Gritting his teeth against the pain from his acupoint being struck, he pulled out a hidden weapon from his bosom and aimed it at Nangong Shuang's back before throwing it with all his might!
"Watch out behind you!" Xiao Zhongyan sensed danger and pushed Nangong Shuang aside just as he was grazed by the hidden weapon on his arm, blood immediately staining his white robe.
"Young Master Xiao!" Nangong Shuang exclaimed in shock, feeling both grateful and guilty.
"It's nothing; just a surface wound," Xiao Zhongyan gritted his teeth and said. "Hurry!"
Taking advantage of the man's temporary incapacitation, they swiftly exited through the back door and vanished into the night.
Behind them, the clamor of Xiao Mansion faded away as they ran along a secluded alley. Once they confirmed they were not being pursued, they stopped to rest beneath an old locust tree.
"Young Master Xiao, let me see your wound," Nangong Shuang said with concern as she examined his arm.
There was a three-inch-long cut on his left arm; though not deep, it bled profusely. What worried Nangong Shuang even more was that the edges of the wound had an unnatural bluish-black hue—clearly indicating poison!
"The hidden weapon is poisoned!" Nangong Shuang quickly retrieved an Antidote Pill from her fragrance pouch. "Quickly take this!"
Without hesitation, Xiao Zhongyan swallowed the pill. Nangong Shuang then tore off a piece of cloth to bandage his wound.
"Thank you for saving my life," Xiao Zhongyan said weakly with a smile. "If it weren't for your help tonight, I would likely have met my end."
Nangong Shuang shook her head. "I have caused trouble for you, my lord. That man in black was clearly after me, yet you took the blow for me."
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