Jingle bells
The sound of the chains striking Gu Liyan's heart made it pound uncontrollably for some reason.
Her hands and feet were bound with iron chains, she was dressed in a gray prison uniform and wore an iron mask. Looking into her eyes, those clear eyes made Gu Liyan's heart tremble again!
It was worry, it was infatuation, it was joy, it was excitement, and it was also a little regret.
Those human eyes left a deep impression on Gu Liyan at first glance, and at this moment, it felt as if a needle had pierced his heart, causing him unbearable pain!
Wearing only a thin prison uniform, An Qianbai couldn't help but tremble as she looked at Gu Liyan, not out of fear but out of excitement!
Gu Liyan stared at her for a long time before coming back to his senses. He suddenly remembered that there were prisoners in the Nine Springs Realm with the "Iron-Faced Crimes," and they were called "Iron-Faced Prisoners."
These people are prisoners, but they are not villains. They are simply prisoners who are universally hated in the underworld because of their extraordinary abilities. However, they refuse to bow down to the underworld. Their resistance often causes chaos in the underworld, so they are prisoners who are hated by everyone in the underworld!
Thinking of this, Gu Liyan frowned, looking at her with slight suspicion. She didn't seem to have any cultivation, unlike the person who claimed to possess extraordinary abilities. He asked in bewilderment:
"You, you are the Iron-Faced Prisoner?"
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's question, An Qianbai exclaimed with delight, "Ah..."
An Qianbai wanted to speak to him, but she hadn't expected that the stern face would tightly grip her throat, giving her no chance to speak. In an instant, her face flushed red beneath the mask, and she struggled to breathe.
Gu Liyan was taken aback and hurriedly stepped forward to check, speaking softly:
"The iron mask you're wearing has a restriction that prevents you from speaking. Now, relax slowly and don't think about anything; the restriction will be lifted immediately."
Hearing Gu Liyan's words, An Qianbai nodded obediently, then relaxed her body, and the feeling of suffocation gradually disappeared.
Gu Liyan's gaze softened as he looked into her eyes and smiled gently. "It's alright. It doesn't matter if we can't communicate. I should be able to understand what you mean."
Hearing Gu Liyan's words, An Qianbai's eyes reddened slightly. Even though Gu Liyan didn't know it was her, he was still so gentle with her.
An Qianbai smiled and nodded; just being by his side was enough for her...
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door again, and a few breaths later, the person who came in was Mo Han.
Seeing that Gu Liyan's face was pale but he still had the strength to get out of bed, she couldn't help but smile. "It seems that you have recovered to some extent. I was worried that you would not be able to take care of yourself, so I chose a maid for you."
Gu Liyan glared at Mo Han and said, "I'm perfectly fine. I'll recover on my own. I don't need anyone to take care of me!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Mo Han glanced at An Qianbai, who was startled and couldn't help but tremble all over. It was killing intent!
Gu Liyan's expression immediately changed. He naturally saw that Mo Han had murderous intent towards An Qianbai, and immediately stepped forward to block the way. "Senior brother!"
Mo Han was taken aback, then withdrew his killing intent and coldly snorted, "I am the Realm Lord, please be mindful of your status!"
Gu Liyan pursed her lips and said, "I know you still blame me. I don't beg for your forgiveness, but I hope you won't involve others in our feud. After all, she is innocent."
After speaking, Gu Liyan glanced at An Qianbai, feeling a pang of pity. An Qianbai looked at Gu Liyan, her heart warming, and her eyes welled up with tears. Gu Liyan's kindness and sense of justice were absolutely genuine.
"Hahaha! Really... Gu Liyan! Do you even know what mistake she made? Why are you defending her like this?" Mo Han laughed and pointed at An Qianbai behind Gu Liyan.
Seeing Mo Han's murderous gaze, An Qianbai instinctively hid behind Gu Liyan, her whole body trembling slightly.
Gu Liyan frowned slightly, feeling the trembling body behind him, but did not speak.
"Hmph, the woman behind you injured a Punisher of the Mo generation, rendering him a cripple!" Mo Han sneered. "In every life she lived, she hindered the development of the world she belonged to. And there's something else the Nine Springs Realm can't forgive her for..."
"Enough!" Gu Liyan interrupted Mo Han before he could speak again.
Mo Han looked at Gu Liyan with slight surprise.
“Lord of the Realm, since she is a prisoner, she has already submitted to the law. There is no reason to resort to vigilante justice, is there? The murderous intent you just revealed has violated the precepts. Please be more disciplined!” Gu Liyan said bluntly.
Hearing Gu Liyan's words, An Qianbai's eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected Gu Liyan to stand up for her...
"Hahaha!" Mo Han laughed until tears streamed down her face as she watched Gu Liyan seriously discussing the precepts with her. "Gu Liyan, you neglected your mission and were obsessed with beautiful women. You come back covered in injuries and you still want to talk to me about the precepts?"
"You're the one who needs to be self-disciplined! Not me!" Mo Han shouted angrily, and a murderous intent immediately spread towards Gu Liyan.
Feeling the chilling killing intent, Gu Liyan's expression changed, and with a "poof," he spat out a mouthful of black, stagnant blood.
An Qianbai trembled with fright and hurriedly supported Gu Liyan, "Ah...ah..."
She looked at Gu Liyan's pale face with heartache, wanting to ask about his injuries, but his cold and indifferent expression made her feel suffocated and unable to speak.
Gu Liyan, whom she held in her arms, coughed up black blood and collapsed weakly to the ground.
Mo Han trembled upon seeing this, a slight pang of pain shooting through her heart. She immediately turned her hands behind her back and coldly snorted at Gu Liyan:
"This is your punishment. Behave yourself and recover here. There are many more tasks waiting for you!"
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