Everyone in the martial arts world knows that Feng Zhan is a notorious womanizer, but he also possesses exceptional swordsmanship, capable of killing in the blink of an eye. His attacks are so fast they are like phantoms, earning him the nickname "Shadow Blade." Judging from the situation, this woman has offended him; no wonder she was utterly defeated.
He got off the train. He was a clean person by nature, and the smell of blood and the filthy woman had soiled the carriage, making him unable to stay for even a moment longer.
"Go, throw that woman down." He commanded without any emotion, then slowly walked forward.
His men kindly brought him their own horse, but Qi ignored them, for he never rode on a horse that someone else had ridden.
"Wait."
Just as Feng Zhan and his group were looking on with delight as they waited for the woman to be thrown off the carriage, an extremely beautiful young woman got off the carriage in front and blocked Qi's way.
She turned around and craned her neck to look into his carriage, her delicate brows furrowing as she said unhappily, "Qi, how can you treat a woman so rudely?"
"Because she's not a good woman!" Qi stated his point simply and concisely. Anyone associated with Feng Zhan was hardly a respectable woman; you could tell just from her clothes and appearance. Besides, he had absolutely no reason to offend Shadow Blade for such a lowly woman.
"No, there's no way you can just stand by and watch someone die. You have to help her," Shu Yao said, hands on her hips, brooking no refusal. She knew Qi was right, but she could never bring herself to put a little rabbit into the mouth of a big bad wolf. As for whether the girl would change her ways after being rescued, that was none of her concern.
Seeing Shu Yao's stubborn yet vibrant face, Qi could only sigh in surrender and turn to his subordinates, saying, "Close the door and let's go."
Shu Yao immediately flashed a bright smile, a rare sight these past few days, and pulled Qi back to her carriage.
The four assassins remounted, and the group continued forward. Qi, who seemed to be ignoring everything, noticed the sinister glint in Feng Zhan's eyes and became wary.
As the number one assassin gang, the "Netherworld Slaughter Gang" held a pivotal position in the martial arts world and wielded immense power. Coupled with Feng Zhan's own considerable reputation within the community, he dared not openly provoke them and could only swallow his anger in front of everyone. However, such petty individuals were known for their underhanded tactics, making them easy to catch off guard.
But since he was an assassin himself, he was also adept at using underhanded tactics, so he didn't take it to heart.
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"Hmm, she's got the makings of a beauty." Shu Yao glanced at the woman on the bed. Although she herself was not bad-looking, upon closer inspection, this woman's beauty was indeed more distinctive. However, her clothing and appearance were a bit "unrestrained," giving her an impression of being somewhat improper.
"Find a good doctor and try your best to cure her," Shu Yao said to the butler beside her. A person's nature, whether good or bad, upright or immoral, cannot be judged by their appearance. Even if you spend several years with someone, you may not be able to truly understand their essence, just like Huo Jingsha. Therefore, she did not want to judge people by their appearance. Since she had already reached out to save her, she should see it through to the end. If she were to be brought back and then die, it would not sound good if word got out.
"Yes, I will immediately send someone to fetch the best doctor in the city," the steward replied respectfully, but his eyes kept drifting uncontrollably toward the chest of the unconscious woman.
"Pah! Men are all the same." Shu Yao cursed inwardly, then looked at the butler with displeasure. "This is someone the vice leader rescued. You can decide what to do with him yourself." With that, she turned and left.
The butler couldn't help but shiver a few times.
Upon hearing that the woman was rescued by the deputy gang leader, it was clear that he had taken a liking to her. The butler's mind raced, and he dared not look at her any longer. He quickly followed her away, for angering a top assassin was no laughing matter.
Shu Yao walked to the courtyard gate and saw Qi standing there with his hands behind his back. She asked in surprise, "What are you doing standing here?"
"Waiting for you." Qi replied calmly, his voice as expressionless as his face, making it almost impossible for anyone to fathom his thoughts. Fear arises from the unknown, which is why he became a figure feared by everyone in the organization and even in the martial arts world.
"Wait for me? Why don't you go in and see that girl while you're at it?" As soon as Shu Yao said this, she immediately felt that it was a redundant question. Qi was aloof and seemed to never be alone with any woman except for her. Moreover, given that woman's current attire, it was indeed inappropriate for a man to visit her in the inner room.
As expected, Qi looked at her, uttered only one word, "dirty," and then turned and walked towards the courtyard where she lived.
Shu Yao shook her head as she watched his retreating figure. He was so rude! With his stubborn temper, he'd probably never find a wife. Any woman who stayed with him would be frozen to death; he was like a heartless ice pop. It seemed he was destined to be alone forever.
After dinner, Shu Yao went to the guest room. The woman in yellow had already woken up and was sitting up with the help of her maid. Her thick, curly hair was draped over her shoulders, covering most of her body. Even so, her beautiful figure could easily make men stare and their blood boil.
The maidservant bowed slightly and left as she entered. The woman turned around, revealing a refined and alluring face. Upon seeing Shu Yao, she was visibly taken aback, but then offered a friendly smile and gently inquired, "Did you save me, young lady?"
"Are you feeling better?" Shu Yao poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.
She thanked him and accepted the gift, saying, "I am much better now. Thank you for saving me, young lady. I am the fourth child in my family, so my name is Si Qiao. May I ask how you should address me?"
She seemed both surprised and happy by Shu Yao's kindness.
"My name is Shu Yao. Please stay here and recover from your injuries. There's no need to rush to leave. Also, once you've recovered, don't provoke people like Feng Zhan again. He doesn't have a good reputation in the martial arts world. As a girl, you could easily suffer a great loss if you're not careful."
Upon hearing this, Si Qiao was deeply moved. Since being expelled from her clan, she had been wandering alone, silently enduring all the bitterness, sourness, spiciness, and sweetness. Today, she was fortunate enough to be rescued by this beautiful older sister, who gave her the care she had not experienced for a long time. How could she not be moved?
"I...I understand, thank you, sister," Si Qiao tilted her head back and took a sip of water, using it to wipe the tears from her eyes.
Shu Yao nodded and stood up from the stool beside the bed. "Lie down and rest well. Remember to take your medicine on time. Also, it was the owner of this house who saved you, not me."
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