With her two lotus-root-like arms blocking Wu Jianfeng's swinging sword, Xi Xizhi shouted with difficulty, "Uncle, hurry and go find An Honghan! Get reinforcements!"
Lynn's heart skipped a beat. Compared to Xi Xizhi, a mere child, he probably couldn't even match one move from Wu Jianfeng.
Lin En stamped his feet anxiously, hating his own powerlessness. He took a step, wanting to run to Liuyun Palace, but seeing Xi Xizhi struggling alone, Lin En hesitated.
As if to reassure Lin En, Xi Xizhi added, "I can handle it!"
"But if you don't go soon, I won't be able to hold on!"
Xi Xizhi's brows furrowed in worry, and her arms ached so much she could barely lift them.
Wu Jianfeng never expected that the little girl whom An Honghan had raised as a precious treasure could actually hold him off for so long.
He had always thought that Xi Xizhi was just a cute-looking girl who was completely helpless.
But at this moment, I realized that I had underestimated her.
Lynn sighed and ran back while calling out, "Little ancestor, you must hold on! If anything happens to you, our family won't be any better off!"
It's not just him; many people in the entire palace will likely be targeted by His Majesty's wrath.
Lynn knew that with Miss Xi's personality, she definitely wouldn't want to see innocent people get involved, so she said this now to give her the pressure and motivation to persevere.
How could Xi Xizhi not appreciate this kindness? However, forced to fight by Wu Jianfeng, Xi Xizhi couldn't utter a single word. She could only nod with difficulty to Lin En, indicating that he understood.
Lynn didn't dare to waste a moment and ran with all his might.
Seeing Lin En trying to run away, Wu Jianfeng slapped Xi Xizhi aside and swung his sword at Lin En, intending to kill him with one blow.
Xi Xizhi's eyes widened in displeasure at his use of a deadly move. Seeing that Lin En had already run far away, she no longer held back and unleashed a powerful spiritual force that broke through the enemy's defenses like bamboo, forcefully deflecting Wu Jianfeng's sword back.
The sword clattered to the ground...
Wu Jianfeng stared in shock as the sword Mingming had swung out veered in mid-air and bounced to the ground.
“Demon… Demonic magic!” Wu Jianfeng couldn’t think of any other explanation. His gaze towards Xi Xizhi became complicated, as if he were seeing her for the first time. His eyes looked as if he had seen a monster.
Xi Xizhi bared her teeth at him, "You're the one using sorcery! She's a cultivator! She uses immortal techniques! Immortal techniques!"
The situation was too urgent, and Xi Xizhi did not control the output of her spiritual power well. The spiritual power she could use was reduced by more than half. A layer of cold sweat seeped out of her forehead, and her face turned a little pale.
Wu Jianfeng was only stunned for a moment. He noticed that her complexion was not good, and then realized that she must have used up a lot of energy just now. If he didn't subdue her now, he would be even more helpless against her after she recovered her strength. In a flash, Wu Jianfeng's face was filled with murderous intent again. "I don't care if you are a demon or a human. Tonight, you can only come with me!"
He hadn't forgotten his promise to the Fourteenth Princess. Rather than killing Xi Xizhi directly, he wanted to see... what would happen to His Majesty after he found out that this girl had betrayed him.
He never forgot... how His Majesty had driven him to the point of being banished from his home and subjected to the scorn of others! Nor did he forget... that all His Majesty had done was simply to avenge a certain little ferret!
If... if it weren't for Feng Yun Diao, his elder brother would still be alive, and his powerful backer wouldn't have collapsed.
Everything, everything, was because of that mink.
He had intended to capture the Phoenix Cloud Sable and skin it alive to vent his hatred, but so much time had passed and there was still no trace of the Phoenix Cloud Sable. Instead, this girl had taken the place of the little sable and gained the Emperor's unparalleled favor.
Clenching his fists, Wu Jianfeng chuckled coldly. Since he couldn't find that mink, he'd just use the person in front of him instead...
In any case, this person is also cherished by His Majesty.
His cold laugh sent a chill down Xi Xizhi's spine.
The prolonged fight left her weak and powerless. Xi Xizhi gritted her teeth, unwilling to fall into his hands.
No matter what, she was determined to fight with all her might, even if it meant using up her last bit of spiritual power!
"Wind, come!" Xi Xizhi formed a hand seal.
The sound of the wind gradually rose, and the surrounding trees rustled and whispered.
Centered on Xi Xizhi, wisps of wind surged in all directions.
Wu Jianfeng stared wide-eyed at the scene and gritted his teeth, cursing, "As expected, you're a demon! No wonder His Majesty dotes on you so much; it must be because you used sorcery."
He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the sand blown up by the wind, squatted down in a horse stance to steady himself and avoid being blown away by the wind, while he kept cursing intermittently.
What Xi Xizhi hated most in her life was being looked at by others as if they were monsters.
Superficial people, don't you know that spirits and monsters can also cultivate immortality?
If she were truly a demon, how could she possibly stay by An Honghan's side?
As her spiritual power dissipated, Xi Xizhi's face grew increasingly pale.
The wind that rushed out suddenly condensed into blades in the air, more than a dozen of them.
Wu Jianfeng stared wide-eyed in shock; it was the first time he had ever seen something beyond human imagination.
Those wind blades were just like real blades; they were so sharp that they could undoubtedly cut through iron like mud.
Realizing the strength of a certain child, Wu Jianfeng no longer dared to underestimate him and became extremely alert.
He was going all out tonight. If he couldn't win over Xi Xizhi, he would risk his life and still not get the result he wanted.
Looking at the child's increasingly pale and weak face, Wu Jianfeng's lips curled into a sinister sneer, guessing that she was probably just putting on a brave face!
As long as I can withstand the attacks of these wind blades, Xi Xizhi will definitely not be able to escape!
Thinking of this, Wu Jianfeng cheered up.
We absolutely must kidnap Xi Xizhi before Lynn brings reinforcements!
That way, even if His Majesty arrives, he will still have hostages. If there is spare time, he will have time to finish his business and escape.
The gale gradually subsided, and wisps of wind seeped into the wind blades, adding power to them.
Xi Xizhi controlled the spiritual power and guided the wind to control the blade.
She knew... if the wind blade attack failed, she would be doomed by Wu Jianfeng tonight.
Having barely escaped death by lightning, she wasn't ready to live any longer. No matter what, she couldn't let Wu Jianfeng succeed.
But that's secondary. What Xi Xizhi is most worried about is that they might be planning something against An Honghan behind his back.
Two delicate pink arms gradually rose, Xi Xizhi's lips were bitten until they turned white, and her raised arms were trembling slightly, as if using this spell was extremely difficult.
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