“It seems I have to go myself,” Xu Yuehuai immediately stood up and turned to look at the Ghost Doctor. “Ghost Doctor, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you to come with me this time.”

The Ghost Doctor readily agreed, "Of course. Let's set off now." With that, he stood up and walked out of the courtyard with Xu Yuehuai.

As night fell, the two quickly left, leaving behind only moonlight on the ground and a sky full of stars.

Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor quietly arrived at the secluded blacksmith shop. They exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with vigilance and determination; they knew this journey would be fraught with unknowns and dangers.

I pushed the door open quietly, and a strong, suffocating smell of blood hit me.

Inside the blacksmith's shop, the flickering firelight illuminated the bloodstains and scattered corpses on the floor.

Xu Yuehuai's face turned pale instantly. She frowned and looked around at the corpses, trying to find a clue.

"Someone arrived here beforehand and killed all those people. Who was it?" Xu Yuehuai's voice was filled with anger and confusion.

The Ghost Doctor crouched down, carefully examining the wounds on the corpses, his brow furrowed. "We just received the news that these people are dead. The other side doesn't want us to know too much."

He looked up, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Could it be that someone inside killed him to cover it up?"

Xu Yuehuai shook her head. "If they were from within their ranks, they would have already moved them away. They wouldn't have killed them all."

She looked around and suddenly felt a chill. "It's too quiet here. We have to leave quickly."

No sooner had the words left her lips than a gust of cold wind blew in from the doorway, accompanied by a chilling voice, "Sister, how could you play hide-and-seek with me for so long? I've been looking for you for so long!"

Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor turned around at the same time, only to see a figure slowly walking in. The man was dressed in black, with a handsome face but a hint of sinister intent; it was Bei Ye. He smiled as he walked towards Xu Yuehuai, reaching out his arm to put it around her waist.

A hint of disgust flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes. She quickly dodged and said coldly, "It's you, you despicable person. Let go right now, or I'll chop your hand off."

Bei Ye seemed unfazed by her threat, maintaining his smile. "Sister, you're truly heartless. Didn't you say you'd stay by my side for a year? Are you trying to go back on your word?"

Xu Yuehuai sneered, "You're the one who lost me because you're incompetent. What more do you want from me?"

Bei Ye's expression darkened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "Come back with me."

Xu Yuehuai refused without hesitation, "No." She turned to the Ghost Doctor and prepared to leave.

However, Bei Ye had no intention of letting them go. He moved swiftly, appearing in front of Xu Yuehuai in an instant, and grabbed her wrist. "Sister, don't even think about escaping."

Xu Yuehuai struggled to break free, but Bei Ye's strength was surprisingly great.

She glared at him angrily, "Let me go!"

"If you want to take the princess away, you'll have to get past me first." Upon seeing this, the Ghost Doctor moved swiftly and rushed towards Bei Ye.

Bei Ye frowned coldly, "I haven't avenged the last time you ambushed me. Let's do it together this time."

The two instantly clashed, their punches fierce and powerful. Xu Yuehuai seized the opportunity to break free from Bei Ye's grasp and retreated to the side to watch the fight.

The fight between Bei Ye and the Ghost Doctor was exceptionally fierce; they exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. Although the Ghost Doctor possessed superb medical skills, his martial arts were inferior to Bei Ye's. Soon, he found himself locked in a bitter struggle.

Xu Yuehuai watched the two fight, her heart filled with anxiety. She knew that if the Ghost Doctor lost, there would be no turning back between her and Bei Ye. She moved swiftly, rushing towards the center of their battle.

"Take this!" Xu Yuehua shouted, swinging her long sword straight at Bei Ye's chest.

Bei Ye dodged the attack with a swift movement. But he also took the opportunity to release the Ghost Doctor and turn to attack Xu Yuehuai.

Taking advantage of the situation, the Ghost Doctor severely injured Bei Ye, then grabbed Xu Yuehuai and shouted, "Run!"

The two of them flashed away and used their light-footed skills to leave the blacksmith shop.

Bei Ye clutched his wound, watching the two figures disappear into the night sky. A flicker of resentment and anger flashed in his eyes. "Sister, I will come looking for you again." His voice echoed in the night air, lingering for a long time.

Xu Yuehuai and the Ghost Doctor escaped from the blacksmith shop, but their hearts were unusually heavy.

Xu Yuehuai knew that Bei Ye would never give up easily. She took a deep breath and said to the Ghost Doctor, "We need to find a safe place to hide quickly."

The Ghost Doctor nodded. "Alright, let's go now."

The two immediately quickened their pace, their figures disappearing into the darkness.

However, what they didn't know was that this turmoil was only the beginning...

Deep in the alley, it was exceptionally quiet.

"He shouldn't be able to catch up." The Ghost Doctor's voice was low and firm, as if he were encouraging himself.

Xu Yuehuai did not turn around, but simply nodded slightly to indicate that she understood.

"Go back to Tianxiang Tower first and tell everyone to be careful." Xu Yuehuai's voice echoed in the quiet night, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The Ghost Doctor hesitated for a moment before asking, "What about you? Aren't you coming back with me?"

Xu Yuehuai stopped and turned to face the Ghost Doctor. "Bai Yu is secretly protecting me now, I'll be fine." Her words exuded confidence, as if everything was under her control.

The Ghost Doctor gave him a deep look, then said, "Then let us know you're safe when you get back."

Xu Yuehua nodded, acknowledging his agreement. The two then parted ways and walked in different directions.

The alleyway fell silent again, with only the sound of the wind rustling through the leaves echoing in the air.

However, just as Xu Yuehuai was about to walk out of the alley, a hunched figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

She looked up and saw that it was the old woman from the village she had been before.

The old woman's face was filled with anxiety, her eyes pleading: "Young Master Xu, something terrible has happened in the village! Everyone's fallen ill, it's terribly bad. I came out to find a doctor, and when I saw you, I followed you here. Can you please help the people in our village?"

Xu Yuehuai felt a surge of anger when she recalled the villagers' slander and rejection of her. However, when she saw the old woman's anxious and earnest eyes, her anger vanished instantly.

"You slandered me last time, so why are you asking me for help this time?"

Upon hearing this, the old woman burst into tears: "I'm so sorry, we were forced into it. We didn't know who had harmed the village, so we could only vent our anger on you. Now we know we were wrong, please have mercy on us." Her words were full of remorse and pleading.

Xu Yuehuai said helplessly, "I can help you, but you must tell me the whole story and not hide it from me anymore."