As the first rays of sunlight shone into the window of Dingxian Residence, Mu Qiuyao was already placed in a bathtub as tall as a person.
The bathtub was filled with heat and steam, completely enveloping Mu Qiuyao's exquisite figure.
After a night of internal energy transfer, Mu Qiuyao was finally snatched back from the brink of death by Shen Zhao.
What we need to do now is to use the medicinal liquid to nourish her meridians and slowly wait for her to wake up.
At this moment, Shen Zhao was almost completely exhausted, slumped in a grand chair like a husky.
He, who never smoked, shakily pulled a cigarette from his pocket and weakly put it in his mouth.
The moment he pulled out the flint and steel, his hand trembled and he dropped it to the ground.
"Hoo-hoo—"
Shen Zhao let out a long breath, looked at Mu Qiuyao who was shrouded in water mist, and couldn't help but shake his head.
In fact, he could sense when Mu Qiuyao took him away from Shenshui Pavilion.
At that time, five of his six senses were locked down, and only his hearing was not yet closed off. He could hear all the news from the outside world, but he could not move at all.
He will only wake up if he suffers a severe blow, or he may have to wait another seven days.
This was a plan he devised with the group of old men before he faked his death, a scheme to lure the snake out of its hole.
If the Nine Nether Emperor cultivators come to my door, just wake me up and then wipe them all out.
The acting had to be convincing, but the only thing they overlooked was the unexpected turn of events involving Mu Qiuyao.
Otherwise, Mu Qiuyao wouldn't have ended up like this.
Shen Zhao never expected that Mu Qiuyao would love him so madly that she would be willing to die for him and even wanted the entire city of Chang'an to be her tomb.
What merit do I possess to deserve such favor from so many proud women?
"Silly girl, why bother..."
Shen Zhao wanted to get up, but her body had already reached its limit, and she uncontrollably sat back down in the chair as soon as she got up.
Since we can't move, we might as well stay still for now and quietly wait for her to wake up.
With the deaths of Cang Shen and Yuan Huo, Jiu You's power in Chang'an has basically collapsed. Now, all that needs to be done is to clean up the mess.
These are more than enough for Liang Hao and his team to handle.
Just as Shen Zhao was about to close his eyes and rest, his ears perked up on their own, and he keenly heard hurried footsteps approaching outside Dingxian Residence.
He decisively pulled down the square bamboo curtain that he had prepared beforehand, completely obscuring Mu Qiuyao's figure.
"It's time to deal with these ants."
Shen Zhao struggled to stand up, glanced at the flint and steel on the ground, and bent down to pick it up.
"Depend on!"
Only after making three or four feints with his bare hands did he finally take the flint and steel back into his hand.
"Damn it, I've never felt this weak in ten lifetimes combined."
With a self-deprecating laugh, Shen Zhao forcefully dragged the armchair open the door and sat down in front of the room to prevent anyone from disturbing Mu Qiuyao.
Swish, swish, swish—
After a dozen or so attempts, he finally lit the cotton on the flint and steel. Then he glanced at the gate of the Dingxian Residence courtyard, took a deep breath, and tried to cheer himself up.
Bang--
When the door was kicked open, Shen Zhao calmly lit the cigarette he had in his mouth.
Take a deep breath, then hold it between your fingers and exhale slowly.
The group that broke in was a pale-faced, panicked remnant of the Nine Netherworld forces.
The zombie-like guy at the head of the group pondered for a moment and said, "Quickly close the door. Don't let those three lunatics find us."
The courtyard gate was immediately secured by this group of Nine Nether Karami.
It was only then that they realized there was a guy sitting in front of the door in the courtyard, looking at them with disdain.
For a moment, time seemed to stand still. The two stared at each other like statues, silence hanging between them like a heavy curtain, without the slightest movement.
The cigarette in Shen Zhao's hand danced between his fingers like a solitary dancer, yet not a single puff was inhaled.
After a standoff that lasted about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the zombie-faced man asked sternly, "Who are you?"
"Ha, shouldn't I be the one asking you that question?"
Shen Zhao calmly replied with a question.
"This is my home. What are you bunch of inhuman freaks doing barging in here?"
"Your home?"
The zombie-faced leader was furious: "What nonsense are you talking about? When did this Dingxian Residence become yours?"
Who exactly are you? Why are you here? Are you with those three guys outside?
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhao remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "It seems you have walked right into our trap, huh?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was terrified.
Two more Karami immediately turned around and tried to open the courtyard gate to escape.
"Don't panic!"
The zombie-faced creature instinctively sensed something was wrong and became suspicious when it saw that Shen Zhao remained seated the entire time.
"Since you're in cahoots with those three outside, why haven't you made a move yet?"
Shen Zhao smiled and said, "I have a hobby: I enjoy the thrill of toying with my prey. Anyway, I'm bored, so you prey can keep me company while I play."
Upon hearing this, one of the young Karami couldn't hold back any longer and roared, "Kid, what are you pretending for? Watch me chop you in half with one stroke!"
After saying that, he raised a ghost-headed sword and roared as he slashed at Shen Zhao.
But just as he ran five steps ahead of Shen Zhao, Shen Zhao flicked his finger.
The flint and steel blade shot out rapidly.
In an instant, it pierced through the little Karami's forehead, killing him instantly.
"ah?"
Upon witnessing this scene, the Nine Nether Karami were filled with terror, and their eyes were filled with apprehension as they looked at Shen Zhao.
"Who, who exactly are you?"
The leader, a zombie-faced man, questioned in a trembling voice.
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