Suddenly, the man in black turned his attention to me, and a gleaming, sharp knife lunged at me.

Startled, I froze on the spot. Ye Lisheng used his lightness skill to pounce on me and pull me into his arms.

No sooner said than done, Ling Ran threw the dagger in her hand.

A figure shielded Ye Lisheng. With a painful groan, he turned his head and saw that a sharp knife had pierced a woman's arm, blood gushing out.

Fortunately, Ling Ran deflected the knife slightly, otherwise it would have pierced her heart.

The woman's face was veiled, only her eyes were visible. When Ye Lisheng met her eyes, a warm feeling flowed into his heart.

His eyes flashed with a cold light as he looked at the men in black, and a chill could be felt for miles around.

"Take good care of the old lady, and I'll finish this quickly!"

"Watch out!" the old woman warned him from behind. He startled upon hearing this, then nodded to her.

With swift and ruthless strikes, I believe Ye Lisheng's strength far surpasses this.

"Auntie, are you alright?" I quickly bandaged her wound.

But she noticed that her gaze remained fixed on Ye Lisheng.

"You know him?" I asked, puzzled.

"No...I don't know her!" A flash of panic crossed her eyes, which only strengthened my suspicions.

"I have to go!" she said.

I couldn't let her leave before I figured things out, so I blocked her way.

"The prince is a grateful man. You saved him, and he will repay your kindness!"

The men in black were forced into a retreat, suffering heavy injuries and forced to back away in fear.

"I'm sparing your lives today so you can tell your master that Ye Lisheng is waiting for him at any time!"

Watching the wounded men in black flee, Ye Lisheng suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face growing increasingly pale.

"Ye Lisheng!"

"Your Highness!"

In his panic, he vaguely heard someone call out, "Ye'er!"