The night was deep, and the moonlight was obscured by thick clouds, making Xu Yuehuai's clenched fists appear particularly pale in the moonlight.
The man in black was mysterious and unpredictable; his appearance undoubtedly foreshadowed the coming bloodshed.
“I mean you no harm,” the man in black said slowly, his voice as cold as ice, devoid of any emotion. “However, I need you to come with me.”
Xu Yuehuai stared warily at the man in black; she naturally wouldn't easily trust a stranger of unknown origin. She took a step back, her tone sharp and cold: "Why should I go with you? And what right do you have to order me around?"
The man in black shook his head slightly, seemingly unsurprised by Xu Yuehuai's refusal. He slowly extended his hand, and a crystal-clear jade pendant suddenly appeared in his palm. The jade pendant emitted a faint light in the dim light, like a star, dazzling and mysterious.
"You should recognize this jade pendant, right?" the man in black asked with a hint of provocation.
Xu Yuehuai's gaze was instantly drawn to the jade pendant. To her surprise, she discovered that the pendant was exactly the same as the one she had worn before! A thought struck her: Could this man in black have some unknown connection with her?
However, just as she hesitated, the man in black suddenly moved, transforming into a shadow and rushing towards Xu Yuehuai. He stretched out his other hand, trying to grab Xu Yuehuai's arm.
Xu Yuehuai reacted extremely quickly, dodging the attack from the man in black with a flash of movement.
Why aren't you behaving yourself?
The man in black seemed to have been prepared; he moved again and launched another attack on Xu Yuehuai.
This time, Xu Yuehuai was unable to dodge. She felt an immense force come over her, and the man in black firmly gripped her. She struggled to break free, but the man in black was exceptionally strong, and she couldn't budge him an inch.
"Let me go!" Xu Yuehua shouted angrily, her voice filled with rage and resentment.
However, the man in black ignored him and dragged Xu Yuehuai out of the inn.
Xu Yuehuai was extremely anxious; she didn't want to be taken away by the men in black like this. However, she felt so powerless in the face of their strength.
"Release the princess at once!"
Just then, a figure suddenly rushed out of the inn.
It's the Ghost Doctor!
He brandished his longsword and launched a direct attack on the man in black. Seeing this, the man in black had no choice but to release Xu Yuehuai and turn to face the Ghost Doctor.
"Whoosh—" The longsword sliced through the air, making a sharp whistling sound.
The Ghost Doctor and the man in black exchanged dozens of blows in an instant, but the man in black seemed to be handling the situation with ease, maintaining the upper hand throughout. Although the Ghost Doctor fought back with all his might, he could not stop the man in black's advance.
The next instant, another figure rushed out.
It's Yan Qing!
He acted swiftly, joining forces with the Ghost Doctor. The two of them attacked the man in black together. Although the man in black was stronger than the two of them, he was gradually surrounded by their tight encirclement.
Xu Yuehuai took the opportunity to retreat to the side, feeling somewhat fortunate that the Ghost Doctor and Yan Qing had arrived in time, otherwise she might have really been captured by this man in black.
However, just as she breathed a sigh of relief, the man in black suddenly let out a cold laugh. He flashed away, dodging the attacks of the Ghost Doctor and Yan Qing, and charged at Xu Yuehuai again.
Xu Yuehuai was shocked to see this and quickly backed away.
However, the man in black was incredibly fast, and she had no time to dodge. Just when she thought she was about to fall into his hands, a whooshing sound suddenly rang out.
"Whoosh!"
A sword light flew from afar and struck the man in black directly in the back.
The man in black groaned, his body paused, and the next moment he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground dead!
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xu Yuehuai broke free from the black-clad man's restraints. Looking back, she saw a man dressed in white standing not far away. The man held a sharp blade, and his eyes were filled with a chilling coldness.
"Thank you for your help!" Xu Yuehuai said gratefully.
The man in white smiled and said, "No need to be so polite. I am Lu Li from the Tianxiang Pavilion branch, sent by the manager to protect the princess. I have long heard of the princess's illustrious reputation, and seeing it today, I can confirm that it is indeed well-deserved."
"So it's Brother Lu Li. Thank you for saving me," Xu Yuehuai said, cupping his hands in thanks.
Lu Li waved his hand and said, "It was nothing. But speaking of which, who exactly is this man in black? Why did he kidnap the princess?"
Xu Yuehuai shook her head and said, "I don't understand this either. This man in black has been following us, and it seems he has something he wants to do with us."
Lu Li pondered for a moment and said, "It seems that it is particularly dangerous for you, Your Highness, to be out here. Why don't you come back to the villa of Tianxiang Tower with me first? It's safer there."
Xu Yuehua nodded slightly, deciding to follow Lu Li to lay low for the time being. Thus, led by Lu Li, Xu Yuehua, the Ghost Doctor, and Yan Qing left the inn and headed towards the villa.
Along the way, they carefully avoided the soldiers at the city gate and successfully arrived at the foot of the mountain where the villa was located.
The villa is situated atop a precipitous mountain peak, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland.
Xu Yuehuai and the others followed Lu Li up the mountain and soon arrived at the gate of the villa.
There, a large number of guards had already gathered, holding long swords and standing solemnly.
Lu Li stepped forward and spoke a few words with the guards, then led Xu Yuehuai and the others into the courtyard.
The interior of the villa is elegantly laid out, with pavilions and towers arranged in a harmonious and orderly manner.
The Ghost Doctor, Yan Qing, and the others were arranged to rest in a spacious guest room. The room was exquisitely furnished, and the bed was soft and comfortable, making them feel very pleasant.
Xu Yuehuai was assigned to the master bedroom. She sat on the bed, but her heart was filled with unease.
She knew that the man in black would not give up easily. She pondered why the man in black was following her, her heart filled with doubt and unease.
Just then, Lu Li pushed open the door and entered. He placed a steaming plate of food on the table and said, "Please enjoy your meal, Your Highness. I have already sent people to gather information, and I believe we will have results soon."
Xu Yuehua nodded, gave Lu Li a grateful look, and then said, "Thank you very much, Brother Lu Li."
Lu Li smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. I will do my best to protect your safety."
A warm feeling welled up in Xu Yuehuai's heart. In this unfamiliar world, it was truly her good fortune to meet such a trustworthy person.
She decided to work even harder to improve her martial arts skills and enhance her strength in order to meet the challenges to come.
In the long days and nights that followed, Xu Yuehuai sat alone in his room, immersing himself in the practice of martial arts.
Her eyes were like the brightest star in the night sky, filled with determination and resolve, as if the chaos of the world could not shake her focus.
Outside the window, the bright moonlight shone through the cracks in the window, gently bathing her in a soft silver glow, making her look like a fairy from the moon palace descending to earth.
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