During the fierce fight with the man in black, Xiao Yichen inadvertently caught a glimpse of Lin Wan'er out of the corner of his eye. That one glance made his heart clench, as if gripped tightly by an invisible hand. Lin Wan'er's terrified face, panicked eyes, and helpless posture pierced his heart like a sharp sword.

In that split second, Xiao Yichen's thoughts raced like a runaway horse. He knew full well that Lin Wan'er was completely defenseless, like a lamb to the slaughter before these vicious men in black. And he was her only hope at that moment. This thought burned like a raging fire in his chest, dispelling the fatigue and pain from the battle.

The sword in his hand seemed to sense its master's urgency, swinging even more swiftly. Each swing created a sharp whistling sound, the blade cutting through the air, precisely deflecting wave after wave of attacks from the man in black. His eyes grew increasingly sharp, a gaze honed on the battlefield, chilling to the bone, seemingly able to pierce through any obstacle and reach the target.

The men in black noticed Xiao Yichen's change and intensified their attack, trying to find an opening while he was distracted. Amidst the flashing blades, Xiao Yichen's figure moved like a ghost, every movement brimming with power and skill. But his gaze kept drifting towards Lin Wan'er's direction.

Lin Wan'er was now cornered against the wall by two men in black. Her back pressed against the cold wall, her eyes filled with despair. The two men in black wore ferocious smiles as they approached her step by step, the long knives in their hands gleaming coldly in the dim light.

"Little girl, today is your death day." One of the men in black said viciously, his voice filled with cruelty.

Lin Wan'er closed her eyes tightly, unable to imagine what would happen next. Memories of her encounter with Xiao Yichen flashed through her mind; those warm moments were like guiding lights in the darkness, bringing her a sliver of comfort. She silently prayed that Xiao Yichen would be safe, even if it meant facing misfortune herself.

Just as the man in black raised his longsword to strike Lin Wan'er, Xiao Yichen unleashed astonishing power. With a roar, his longsword surged forth like a dragon emerging from the sea, instantly repelling several of the men in black around him. His gaze was fixed on Lin Wan'er, and he dashed towards her with incredible speed.

"Don't hurt her!" Xiao Yichen's roar echoed in the air, deafening like thunder. The anger and determination contained in his voice made everyone present tremble.

Seeing this, the leader of the men in black realized Xiao Yichen's goal and immediately ordered his men to intercept him. A group of men in black surged towards Xiao Yichen like a tide, trying to prevent him from rescuing Lin Wan'er.

A resolute glint flashed in Xiao Yichen's eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, he charged directly into the group of men in black. His swordsmanship was as fast as lightning, each move aimed directly at the enemy's vitals. Although the men in black outnumbered him, they were somewhat unable to withstand Xiao Yichen's reckless fighting style.

Blood splattered in the air, staining the ground crimson. Xiao Yichen was also wounded in several places, but he seemed to feel no pain, his mind focused on only one thought—protecting Lin Wan'er.

Under Xiao Yichen's relentless assault, the men in black gradually began to show weaknesses. Seizing the opportunity, he leaped over the encirclement of the men in black and charged towards Lin Wan'er.

At that moment, the two men in black raised their long knives and slashed down at Lin Wan'er. Lin Wan'er could feel the aura of death rushing towards her; her body trembled slightly as she awaited her fate.

Just as the longsword was about to strike Lin Wan'er, Xiao Yichen arrived like a god descending to earth. With all his might, he hurled his longsword at one of the men in black. The sword traced a graceful arc through the air, whistling as it pierced the man's back. The man screamed and collapsed to the ground.

The other man in black was startled by the sudden turn of events, his movements momentarily halting. Xiao Yichen seized the opportunity to rush forward, kicking his wrist and sending the long sword flying. Then, with a swift backhand motion, Xiao Yichen subdued the man in black to the ground.

Lin Wan'er opened her eyes and saw Xiao Yichen standing in front of her. Tears welled up in her eyes immediately. "General..." Her voice choked with emotion, filled with the joy and gratitude of surviving a calamity.

Xiao Yichen held Lin Wan'er tightly in his arms, feeling her trembling body. "Don't be afraid, Wan'er, I'm here," he whispered comfortingly, his voice gentle yet firm. His voice seemed to possess a magical power, gradually calming Lin Wan'er's panicked heart.

However, the crisis was far from over. The leader of the men in black, enraged that Xiao Yichen had once again thwarted their plans, flew into a rage. He personally led the remaining men in black to surround Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er.

"Xiao Yichen, you have ruined my plans time and time again. Today, you will all die!" the leader of the men in black roared, his eyes flashing with madness.

Xiao Yichen released Lin Wan'er and shielded her behind him. He picked up a long knife from the ground and stared coldly at the leader of the men in black. "Hmph, if you want our lives, let's see if you have the ability."

The leader of the men in black raised his weapon and charged towards Xiao Yichen. The two instantly clashed, their swords flashing and their blades clashing, each impact producing a deafening sound.

Although Xiao Yichen had just survived a fierce battle and was seriously injured, his momentum remained undiminished. He and the leader of the men in black exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. Every move was full of power and skill, as both searched for the other's weakness.

Lin Wan'er watched nervously from the sidelines, her heart rising and falling with the battle between the two. She knew she couldn't continue to be a burden to Xiao Yichen; she had to find a way to help him. Her eyes searched her surroundings, hoping to find something she could use.

Suddenly, she saw a wooden barrel not far away. She ran over and found it was full of water. An idea struck her, and she forcefully pushed the barrel towards the fighting men in black. The barrel rolled on the ground, heading towards the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black was locked in a fierce battle with Xiao Yichen, oblivious to the wooden barrel behind him. The barrel struck his leg, causing him to stumble and lean forward. Xiao Yichen seized the opportunity, slashing at the leader of the men in black with his blade. The leader of the men in black hurriedly dodged, but was still slashed on the arm.

"Damn it!" the leader of the men in black roared, his eyes growing even more ferocious. Ignoring his injured arm, he attacked Xiao Yichen once more.

Xiao Yichen knew he couldn't continue this entanglement with the leader of the men in black; he had to end the battle as soon as possible. He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and then engaged in an even more intense duel with the leader of the men in black.

The battle between the two reached a fever pitch, the surrounding air seemingly ignited by their fight. The other men in black wanted to help, but fearing they might accidentally injure their leader, they could only watch anxiously from the sidelines.

In a fierce clash, both Xiao Yichen and the leader of the men in black were thrown from their hands. The two instantly grappled, attacking each other with fists and knees. Xiao Yichen's stamina was dwindling, but with unwavering willpower, he tenaciously held onto the leader of the men in black.

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er was extremely anxious. She searched again for a way to help Xiao Yichen. She saw some scattered pebbles on the ground, ran over, picked them up, and threw them at the leader of the men in black. The pebbles landed on the leader of the men in black, and although they did not cause much damage, they distracted him.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yichen used all his skills. He punched the leader of the men in black in the face, followed by a kick that knocked him to the ground. He quickly picked up a weapon from the ground and held it to the leader's neck.

"Stop it, all of you!" Xiao Yichen shouted.

Seeing that their leader had been subdued, the men in black dared not make any rash moves.

The leader of the men in black looked at Xiao Yichen, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes. "Xiao Yichen, don't be too happy yet. Our people won't let you go."

Xiao Yichen looked at him coldly, "Hmph, bring on whatever schemes you have, I, Xiao Yichen, am not afraid of you."

At this moment, the guards from the general's mansion also arrived. They all breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that the general had subdued the leader of the men in black.

"General, are you alright?" a guard asked.

Xiao Yichen nodded. "I'm fine. Take these men in black away and keep a close watch on them."

The guards obeyed and took the men in black away.

Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at Lin Wan'er, his eyes softening. "Wan'er, are you alright? Are you hurt?" he asked with concern.

Lin Wan'er shook her head. "I'm fine, General. You're injured. We need to find a doctor right away."

Xiao Yichen smiled slightly, "This little injury is nothing, as long as you are safe."

Surrounded by a crowd, Xiao Yichen and Lin Wan'er returned to the General's Mansion. Throughout the journey, Xiao Yichen's gaze never left Lin Wan'er, his eyes filled with love and tenderness. He knew that after this life-or-death ordeal, Lin Wan'er held an even more important place in his heart.

Back at the General's Mansion, the doctor immediately treated Xiao Yichen's wounds. Lin Wan'er stood by his side, her eyes filled with worry. She looked at the wounds on Xiao Yichen's body and felt extremely distressed.

"General, please don't take such risks again," Lin Wan'er said softly.

"More men in black are coming!" Lin Wan'er shouted loudly.

Xiao Yichen's gaze was piercing; in that instant, his world seemed to consist only of Lin Wan'er's precarious figure. The attacks from the surrounding black-clad men, like a dark cloud, became negligible background in the face of his unwavering resolve. Without the slightest hesitation, the power within him seemed to ignite instantly, surging and flowing through his limbs and bones.

He suddenly roared, his voice booming like a great bell, reverberating through the air and momentarily stunning the surrounding men in black. His longsword seemed to come alive, wielding itself with dazzling speed. The blade gleamed coldly in the sunlight, each swing unleashing a sharp, sweeping aura of sword energy towards the men in black. They felt an overwhelming force bearing down on them, and their grip on their weapons faltered.

Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Yichen took a step forward, his figure flashing like lightning. His movements were swift and fluid, like a cheetah darting through the forest. He first sidestepped, skillfully dodging a sword thrust from the man in black on his left, then swung his sword backhand, striking the wrist of the man in black on his right. With a clang, the weapon fell to the ground. Then, he leaped into the air, using the shoulders of a man in black beside him for leverage, soaring high above the heads of several men in black ahead.

In mid-air, he adjusted his stance, his gaze fixed on Lin Wan'er. Lin Wan'er was cornered by the men in black, her face ashen, her eyes filled with fear and despair. The men in black were grinning maliciously, raising their weapons, preparing for a final attack.

"Wan'er, don't be afraid!" Xiao Yichen shouted, his voice carrying far and wide, as if giving Lin Wan'er a shot of adrenaline.

Upon hearing Xiao Yichen's voice, Lin Wan'er's eyes flashed with surprise and hope. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xiao Yichen descending from mid-air like a god. In that instant, a strange power surged within her, and her previously panicked heart calmed down somewhat.

As Xiao Yichen landed, he stood precisely between Lin Wan'er and the man in black. He was like a solid wall, separating the danger from Lin Wan'er. The long sword in his hand was steadily pointed at the man in black, his eyes filled with a warning.

"If you dare to touch a single hair on her head, I will make sure you die a horrible death!" Xiao Yichen's voice was deep and authoritative, and the murderous intent in his words made the men in black shiver.

The men in black exchanged glances. Although they were somewhat wary of Xiao Yichen, seeing him alone gave them an opportunity. One of them sneered and said, "Xiao Yichen, you can't even protect yourself, yet you want to protect this little girl? You'll all die here today!"

With that, the man in black waved his hand, and the others attacked Xiao Yichen together. Their weapons were a variety of things, including long swords, short swords, and chains, and they attacked Xiao Yichen from all directions.

Xiao Yichen, however, remained fearless. He stood firm, his eyes fixed on the enemy's movements. As the man in black approached, he took a step forward and charged forward to meet him. His swordsmanship was exquisite, each move embodying the skills honed on the battlefield over many years. His longsword moved like a serpent among the man in black's weapons, sometimes parrying, sometimes counterattacking.

He first used his sword to block the slash from the longsword on the left, then with a flick of his wrist, the longsword slid down the blade of the longsword and thrust directly at the arm of the man in black wielding the sword. The man in black cried out in pain and quickly retreated. At the same time, a short sword came thrusting from the right, but Xiao Yichen dodged to the side, avoiding this fatal blow, and simultaneously kicked the man in black wielding the short sword in the chest, sending him flying.

The men in black wielding chains attempted to bind Xiao Yichen. They swung the chains, making a loud whooshing sound, as they tried to entangle him. Xiao Yichen seized the opportunity, leaping high into the air to dodge the chains. In mid-air, he swung his longsword downwards, severing a chain, before landing steadily on the ground.

Lin Wan'er watched all this nervously from behind, her heart pounding with every move Xiao Yichen made. Seeing him face so many enemies alone to protect her filled her with both gratitude and worry. She knew she couldn't just stand there waiting; she had to do something for Xiao Yichen.

She looked around and spotted a wooden stick in a corner. She quickly ran over, picked up the stick, and struck the back of a man in black who was attacking Xiao Yichen. The man in black was focused on fighting Xiao Yichen and hadn't been paying attention to Lin Wan'er's attack. After being hit by the stick, he fell forward to the ground.

"Hmph, little girl, you dare to cause trouble!" Upon seeing this, another man in black turned around and pounced on Lin Wan'er.

Xiao Yichen was shocked to see this. Ignoring the enemy in front of him, he turned and ran towards Lin Wan'er. He swept past like a gust of wind, instantly arriving in front of Lin Wan'er and blocking the attack from the man in black.

"Your opponent is me!" Xiao Yichen roared, thrusting his longsword at the man in black, who hastily raised his blade to parry. The two clashed again, Xiao Yichen's attacks becoming even more ferocious, each move fueled by rage. He knew that these men in black dared to harm Lin Wan'er, and he would not let them get away with it.

In the midst of the fierce battle, Xiao Yichen discovered that the men in black seemed to have developed new tactics. They began to coordinate with each other, some responsible for attacking and others for disrupting, trying to create an opening for Xiao Yichen. But Xiao Yichen was a seasoned veteran, and he quickly saw through the men in black's scheme.

He deliberately created a small opening to lure the men in black into a trap. Sure enough, one of the men in black saw an opportunity and attacked Xiao Yichen's opening. A slight smile played on Xiao Yichen's lips. Just as the man in black was about to strike, he suddenly changed his move, dodging the attack with a sidestep while simultaneously thrusting his longsword at the man in black. The man in black, unable to dodge in time, was pierced in the abdomen by the sword, screamed in pain, and collapsed to the ground.

Seeing their companion injured, the other men in black panicked. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiao Yichen launched an even fiercer attack. He moved with impunity, his longsword weaving through the men in black, each swing injuring one of them.

Just as Xiao Yichen was gaining the upper hand, the leader of the men in black appeared. He was furious to see his men being driven back by Xiao Yichen.

"Xiao Yichen, stop being so arrogant!" the leader of the men in black shouted, and then joined the battle.

The leader of the men in black was highly skilled in martial arts, and his appearance instantly heightened the tension. He wielded a massive battle axe and swung it down at Xiao Yichen. The axe carried immense power, each swing producing a whistling sound.

Xiao Yichen sensed the power of the leader of the men in black and dared not be careless. He concentrated, confronting the leader. When the battle axe came crashing down, he used all his strength to raise his longsword to block it. With a loud clang, both of them were forced back several steps.

"General!" Lin Wan'er exclaimed, looking at Xiao Yichen with concern.

Xiao Yichen steadied himself, nodded to Lin Wan'er to reassure her, and then charged at the leader of the men in black again. The two exchanged blows, their weapons clashing, sparks flying.

The black-clad leader's battle axe was incredibly powerful, but Xiao Yichen's swordsmanship was agile and unpredictable. He skillfully dodged the leader's attacks and looked for an opportunity to counterattack. In a fierce clash, Xiao Yichen noticed that the black-clad leader's lower body was somewhat unsteady. He seized the moment, slid forward, and thrust his longsword towards the leader's leg.

The leader of the men in black sensed the danger and quickly leaped up to avoid Xiao Yichen's attack. However, he staggered when he landed. Taking advantage of the situation, Xiao Yichen launched a series of attacks, his longsword raining down on the leader of the men in black. The leader of the men in black was struggling to cope and several wounds appeared on his body.

"Damn it, you brat!" the leader of the men in black roared, his eyes growing even more ferocious. He brandished his battle axe and charged at Xiao Yichen recklessly, completely disregarding his own injuries.

Xiao Yichen knew that the leader of the men in black was going all out. He also mustered all his strength and engaged in a fierce battle with the leader. The fight between the two reached a fever pitch; the surrounding air seemed to be ignited by their battle, with waves of heat rolling in.

During the battle, Xiao Yichen suddenly thought of a plan. He deliberately created an opening, letting the leader of the men in black's battle axe swing towards his shoulder. The leader of the men in black thought that Xiao Yichen was finally unable to withstand the attack, and he was overjoyed, so he swung the battle axe down with all his might.

Just as the battle axe was about to strike Xiao Yichen's shoulder, he dodged to the side, avoiding a fatal blow. The battle axe cut a deep wound on his shoulder, but he endured the pain without flinching. Before the leader of the men in black could retract his battle axe, he took a step forward and thrust his longsword towards the leader's chest.

The leader of the men in black stared in horror, trying to dodge, but it was too late. Xiao Yichen's longsword pierced straight into his chest, and blood gushed out. The battle axe fell from the leader's hand, and he slowly collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with resentment.

Upon seeing their leader killed, the other men in black panicked. They scattered and fled, abandoning the fight. Xiao Yichen did not pursue them; instead, he turned and walked towards Lin Wan'er.

"Wan'er, are you alright?" Xiao Yichen asked, his voice weak from exhaustion and pain.

Seeing Xiao Yichen covered in blood and wounds, Lin Wan'er burst into tears. "General, you are so badly injured." She ran over and supported Xiao Yichen.

Xiao Yichen smiled slightly, "I'm fine, as long as you're safe."

At this moment, the guards of the general's mansion heard the commotion and rushed over. They were very anxious when they saw that the general was injured.

"General, we'll take you back to your residence for treatment," a guard said.

Xiao Yichen nodded and, with the help of the guards, returned to the General's Mansion with Lin Wan'er.

Upon returning to the General's Mansion, the doctor immediately began treating Xiao Yichen's wounds. Lin Wan'er stood by his side, her eyes filled with worry. As she watched the doctor tend to Xiao Yichen's wounds, she silently prayed for his speedy recovery.

During the treatment, Xiao Yichen alternated between unconsciousness and lucidity. Lin Wan'er held his hand tightly the entire time, as if she could transfer her strength to him that way. She knew that this experience made her cherish the time she spent with Xiao Yichen even more, and she secretly vowed to protect this hard-won relationship.

After the doctor's careful treatment, Xiao Yichen's condition finally stabilized. Lin Wan'er breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Xiao Yichen's sleeping face and gently stroked his cheek.

"General, you must get better soon," Lin Wan'er said softly.

The leader of the men in black, his eyes filled with murderous intent, his gaze sharp and cold as if it were tangible, pierced directly at Lin Wan'er. His weapon whistled through the air as he slashed down at her, the speed and power of the attack seemingly tearing the air apart. Lin Wan'er's eyes widened; she could clearly see the patterns on the weapon. The aura of death enveloped her like a surging tide, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

In that critical moment, Lin Wan'er's mind went blank, her body seemingly nailed to the spot, unable to react. Her senses became unusually acute, and everything around her seemed to slow down. She could hear her own heart pounding, the sound booming in her ears like thunder, like the drumbeats of a life countdown.

The leader of the men in black smirked, a cruel smile playing on his lips. He seemed to already see Lin Wan'er being cut down by his weapon. That smile was so grotesque in Lin Wan'er's eyes, like a demon from hell reaping her young and fragile life.

Just as the leader of the men in black's weapon was inches from Lin Wan'er, a figure rushed over like lightning. It was Xiao Yichen, his eyes burning with a furious fire that could reduce any enemy to ashes. He used all his strength to race towards Lin Wan'er, his speed so fast that his figure became somewhat blurry.

As Xiao Yichen ran, he felt his heart pounding in his chest. His gaze was fixed on Lin Wan'er and the leader of the men in black, and he had only one thought in his mind: he had to save Wan'er! His legs were like tireless wheels of fire, each step covering a huge distance and creating a gust of wind.

At the last moment, Xiao Yichen arrived at Lin Wan'er's side like a god descending from heaven. Without the slightest hesitation, he stretched out his arm, his longsword meeting the black-clad leader's weapon. A deafening clang rang out, the sound of metal clashing was deafening, sparks flying everywhere. The intense impact made Xiao Yichen's arm go numb, but he gritted his teeth and held firm against the black-clad leader's attack.

Lin Wan'er was jolted back to her senses by the sudden loud noise and impact. She looked at Xiao Yichen, who was so close to her, her eyes filled with fear and emotion. Her body trembled slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes. "General... General..." Her voice was choked with sobs, as if she had just walked through the gates of hell.

Xiao Yichen turned his head and looked at Lin Wan'er, his eyes filled with tenderness and concern. "Wan'er, don't be afraid, I'm here." His voice was a little hoarse, but it was extremely firm, as if he had given Lin Wan'er a reassurance.

The leader of the men in black was furious when he saw Xiao Yichen ruin his plans again. "Xiao Yichen, you always ruin my plans. None of you will escape today!" He increased the pressure in his hands, trying to suppress Xiao Yichen.

Xiao Yichen sensed the black-clad leader's power and knew he couldn't back down. He took a deep breath, channeling his inner strength into his arms, and began a contest of power with the black-clad leader. Sweat beaded on his forehead, streaming down his cheeks, but his eyes remained as firm as a rock.

The two were locked in a stalemate, the surrounding air seemingly distorted by their combined force. A sinister glint flashed in the black-clad leader's eyes. He suddenly changed tactics, sliding his weapon downwards to slash at Xiao Yichen's leg. Xiao Yichen, however, was prepared. He leaped into the air, dodging the insidious attack.

In mid-air, Xiao Yichen adjusted his stance and kicked out at the leader of the men in black. The leader of the men in black hurriedly blocked with his weapon, but was still forced back several steps by the force of Xiao Yichen's kick.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Yichen pulled Lin Wan'er back a short distance, creating some space between himself and the leader of the men in black. He shielded Lin Wan'er behind him, watching the leader of the men in black warily.

"Are you alright?" Xiao Yichen asked Lin Wan'er softly.

Lin Wan'er shook her head. "General, I'm fine. Please be careful." Although her voice was still trembling slightly, she had regained some composure.

After regaining his footing, the leader of the men in black charged at Xiao Yichen again. His attacks were even more ferocious, each move carrying a deadly intent. Xiao Yichen was not to be outdone; he wielded his longsword and engaged the leader of the men in black in a fierce battle.

Swords clashed, sparks flashing between them. Xiao Yichen's swordsmanship was fierce, each swing carrying immense force, but the leader of the men in black was no pushover either; his attacks were ruthless and cunning, nearly breaking through Xiao Yichen's defenses several times.

During one exchange, the leader of the men in black's weapon grazed Xiao Yichen's shoulder, leaving a shallow wound. Blood seeped out, staining Xiao Yichen's clothes red, but he seemed not to feel the pain and continued fighting the leader of the men in black.

Seeing Xiao Yichen injured, Lin Wan'er was frantic with worry. She looked around, hoping to find something to help him. Suddenly, she spotted a large rock not far away and rushed over, intending to lift it to attack the leader of the men in black.

However, the stone was too heavy. Lin Wan'er used all her strength, but could only make it sway slightly. She was extremely anxious, tears welling up in her eyes. "What should I do? I can't let the general fight alone," she thought anxiously.

Just then, the guards from the general's mansion heard the commotion and rushed over. They saw the general engaged in fierce combat with the leader of the men in black and immediately joined the battle.

"Protect the general!" the guards shouted, rushing towards the leader of the men in black.

The leader of the men in black frowned upon seeing the suddenly appearing guards, but he did not back down. He brandished his weapon and engaged the guards in battle. Although the guards outnumbered him, their leader was highly skilled in martial arts, and they were unable to subdue him for a time.

Xiao Yichen breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the guards arrive. He knew this was an opportunity. He winked at Lin Wan'er, then rushed towards the back of the leader of the men in black.

Lin Wan'er understood Xiao Yichen's meaning, and she cheered him on from the sidelines, "General, go for it!"

Taking advantage of the moment when the leader of the men in black was entangled with his guards, Xiao Yichen quietly circled around to his back. He raised his longsword and thrust it towards the leader's back. Sensing the danger behind him, the leader of the men in black turned sharply and blocked Xiao Yichen's attack with his weapon.

"Hmph, trying to ambush me?" The leader of the men in black sneered.

Xiao Yichen remained silent, engaging the leader of the men in black in battle once more. Their fight intensified, leaving the surrounding guards somewhat unable to intervene. They could only watch warily from the sidelines, waiting for their chance.

During the battle, Xiao Yichen noticed that the leader of the men in black was moving somewhat slowly. He knew that the leader's stamina was beginning to wane after a long fight. He seized the opportunity and increased the speed of his attacks.

His swordsmanship flowed like clouds and water, one move after another, giving the leader of the men in black no chance to breathe. The leader of the men in black gradually began to struggle, and several more wounds appeared on his body, with blood flowing continuously.

"Damn it..." the leader of the men in black said through gritted teeth, his eyes filled with resentment.

Just as Xiao Yichen was about to deliver the fatal blow to the leader of the men in black, the leader suddenly pulled a small black ball from his pocket and threw it to the ground. Upon landing, the ball immediately emitted a plume of black smoke. The smoke quickly spread, enveloping everyone nearby.

"Everyone be careful!" Xiao Yichen shouted, holding his breath as he ran towards Lin Wan'er.

The guards covered their mouths and noses, warily watching their surroundings. Through the smoke, they heard the laughter of the leader of the men in black, "Xiao Yichen, you're lucky this time. We'll meet again."

When the smoke cleared, the leader of the men in black had vanished. Xiao Yichen frowned; he knew that letting the leader escape this time would likely cause more trouble in the future.

"General, are you alright?" a guard asked.

Xiao Yichen shook his head. "I'm fine. Go check if there are any other unusual situations in the manor and strengthen security."

"Yes, General!" The guards obeyed and left.

Xiao Yichen walked to Lin Wan'er's side and looked at her. "Wan'er, are you hurt?"

Lin Wan'er threw herself into Xiao Yichen's arms. "General, I'm alright. That was really close." Her body was still trembling slightly, clearly frightened by the dangerous scene just now.

Xiao Yichen gently stroked Lin Wan'er's hair, "It's alright, Wan'er, it's all over." His heart was filled with the relief of surviving a disaster, and he cherished the time he spent with Lin Wan'er even more.