"Who are you?" Li Xi hadn't expected to run into men in black while out for a run. Well, at least she could test the results of her intensive training over the past few months.
"I didn't expect you to be so lucky. You survived being poisoned and falling off a cliff." The leader of the men in black saw Li Xi and thought he was seeing things. The Venerable One had sent him to kidnap someone and take him back.
“I’m lucky to be alive, you don’t need to worry about me. How dare you show up again, you traitor? Should I call you Uncle Zhao?” Li Xi said, stretching his limbs. He never expected to see Uncle Zhao again.
"After all, I've taken care of you for many years, so I'm a little reluctant to kill you," the man in black sneered.
"Then let him die. Today it's either you or me who lives." Li Xi said nonchalantly, she would only regret it if she didn't kill him.
"Then don't blame me for being impolite." The man in black drew his long sword and charged towards Li Xi.
Li Xi moved swiftly, dodging his attack, and then quickly counterattacked, throwing a punch at his vital point. Her movements were fluid and rapid, and she was hitting Zhao Bo with all her might.
He watched Li Xi's battle with astonishment in his eyes. He hadn't expected that this person would not only survive but also become so unfathomably powerful.
However, Li Xi did not stop; she continued to attack.
Although Zhao Bo was a veteran of countless battles, he was still caught off guard by Li Xi's attack.
He could only retreat repeatedly, trying his best to dodge. Li Xi's eyes were filled with determination; she had no intention of letting Uncle Zhao go.
She moved like the wind, attacking relentlessly, leaving Uncle Zhao powerless to fight back. Li Xi was no longer the naive person she once was.
She has grown into a true martial artist, possessing great strength and determination.
He felt a surge of fear, but also immense shock.
This person was so powerful that even he felt somewhat inferior.
However, Li Xi did not stop. She continued her attack, each punch and kick carrying boundless killing intent. Uncle Zhao could only retreat repeatedly, trying his best to dodge.
Even Li Yi, hiding behind, was stunned by this scene. He hadn't expected his sister to be so powerful, leaving Uncle Zhao completely helpless.
He also hated his own weakness; his sister had nearly died twice. If only he knew martial arts, he could protect her.
Uncle Zhao finally understood that he could no longer underestimate Li Xi. He had to go all out, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
So he began to fight back. His swordsmanship was ruthless, carrying a sharp killing intent as he attacked Li Xi.
However, Li Xi did not back down. She moved like the wind, dodging Zhao Bo's attack, and then swiftly counterattacked. Her fists and feet were like iron, carrying boundless killing intent, leaving Zhao Bo nowhere to escape.
The surrounding air seemed to tremble from the force of their punches and kicks.
In the end, Li Xi punched Zhao Bo in the chest.
Uncle Zhao was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall before falling heavily to the ground, unable to move.
He stared wide-eyed at Li Xi, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"You're not Li Xi, who are you?" She couldn't possibly have such power; that punch almost shattered his meridians.
"As for me, I am a demon from hell. The King of Hell said that I still have a great grudge to settle and a lot of resentment. So He sent me back."
Li Xi acupunctured his pressure points, preventing him from escaping. She knocked the man unconscious with a single palm strike; this man was full of secrets.
Unfortunately, Xiao Ge was still on the estate, so he was left to do some farm work there to toughen him up. Li Xi had no choice but to accept his fate and take on the old man.
"Xiao Yi, follow me."
"Sister, when did you become so amazing?" Li Yi's eyes were full of stars; he admired her immensely.
"I've been following my master outside for months, it's not just for fun, do you want to learn?" Li Xi felt it would be good to know some martial arts. Just like Tian Tian, who has recently become obsessed with martial arts, neglecting to eat and sleep, even more diligent than Li Xi.
Only after watching Xiao Yi enter Tingfeng Courtyard did she feel relieved enough to carry Uncle Zhao to the Hidden Sect's stronghold.
"Hey, Xiaoxi, why are you carrying such a big package so late at night?" Chu Ran couldn't see what she was carrying from a distance.
"Look who this is." Li Xi threw the person on the ground.
"Oh, it's an old man. Who is this?" Chu Ran, sitting at the head of the table with his legs crossed, looked utterly bored.
Li Xi had him tied to a stool and gave him a lavish treatment—water torture.
"This is the butler who stabbed me in the back and kicked me down the mountain last year, and also stole my family heirloom."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ran immediately perked up.
"I'll interrogate him. Wow, you finally caught him."
"Sigh, he delivered himself right to my door." Li Xi had already searched him thoroughly, but found no token of her affection. Although she had expected this.
Zhao Bo was still unconscious, and Li Xi's palm strike made his injuries even worse.
"Xiaoxi, come take a look. This person is wearing a human skin mask." Chu Ran exclaimed that the mask was extremely well made.
Li Xi took the mask, touched it carefully for a while, and then quickly threw it away.
"This mask is made from the skin of a real person. My God, this is so cruel and inhumane." Li Xi felt a chill run down her spine.
"What? I've heard that this mysterious cult has members who paint human skin masks. It seems the rumors are true. This kind of cult must be eradicated."
After saying this, Chu Ran fell silent, as if she was thinking of something unpleasant.
"Give him a few days of muscle relaxant powder and interrogate him thoroughly. He's incredibly capable to have hidden his identity for five or six years without leaving a trace."
Li Xi gave Chu Ran a few instructions and then went home, explaining that her family would worry if she didn't come home late.
When Li Yi returned to Tingfeng Courtyard, he told everyone about Li Xi's attack. They were all terrified, but fortunately, she was highly skilled in martial arts, which prevented the attacker from succeeding.
Knowing she had something to do, they all went about their own business without worry.
Ling'er went to the kitchen and made a bowl of beef noodles with extra toppings. Xi'er always craves a late-night snack after using up all her energy.
"Ling'er, Ling'er, I'm back! What's good to eat?" Li Xi felt relieved to see Ling'er busy in the kitchen.
"Xi'er, you're back? Go wash your hands, I made beef noodles." This was one of her favorite things.
The two arrived at the old lady's room, where Meng Zhelan was taking her pulse.
After a long while, she finally finished packing her medicine kit. Seeing the two of them, she exclaimed with delight.
"Xi'er, Ling'er, what brings you here? Li Yi said you were attacked."
"It's nothing, a piece of cake. Hmm? How is the old lady recovering? I haven't seen her leave the house." The old lady that Li Xi carried back looked a little pale, but she seemed to be in good spirits now.
"Sir, if you haven't found your family yet, please stay here in peace."
“Yes, sir, we’ve had someone ask around. We’ll let you know as soon as we have any news,” Ling’er chimed in.
The old lady sat at the table, elegantly sipping her minced meat porridge. "Thank you for taking me in. I don't know what's wrong with my head, but it gives me a terrible headache whenever I think about the past."
"Perhaps there's still some blood clot in your brain," Meng Zhelan replied.
Emperor Jingyuan, who was in the palace, only then learned that the Empress Dowager had disappeared, and he was furious.
"Send people to search immediately! What are you doing? With so many people, how could the Empress Dowager have disappeared? And what about the Emperor Emeritus? He's nowhere to be found either!"
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