Inside the imperial city, Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian anxiously awaited the arrival of the Ghost Doctor. They knew that only the Ghost Doctor could save Xiaolian's life. At the same time, they hoped to use this opportunity to uncover the truth and quickly find the mastermind behind their murder.
Xu Yuehuai also continued to have Yan Qing and others investigate the mysterious organization and try to bring them to justice as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Qi Zi'ang was also busy investigating the forces behind Minister Li and the Li family woman, hoping to find more clues.
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Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian sat inside the exquisite palace, keeping a close eye on the movements outside.
Although the palace was decorated in a magnificent manner, their mood was unusually heavy.
Xiaolian's health deteriorated rapidly, with toxins ravaging her body and causing her unbearable pain.
Xu Yuehuai was extremely anxious, knowing that time was running out for Xiaolian.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded outside the palace gates, followed by Yan Qing appearing in the doorway. He looked tense and slightly out of breath.
"Your Highness, there's news!" Yan Qing's voice was filled with excitement.
Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian immediately stood up, their faces showing anticipation.
"The Ghost Doctor has left the border town and is heading towards our Great Zhou Imperial City!" Yan Qing continued.
"That's great!" Xu Yuehuai excitedly grabbed Xiaolian's hand. "Xiaolian, you're saved!"
Xiao Lian also smiled with joy, her eyes sparkling with hope. She knew that as long as the Ghost Doctor could arrive, she would have a chance to escape the torment of the poison.
However, at that moment, a series of hurried footsteps and commotion suddenly arose outside the palace. Immediately afterwards, a group of masked men dressed in black stormed into the palace. Their gazes were cold and fierce; clearly, their intentions were hostile.
Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian were taken aback. They quickly stepped aside and watched the uninvited guests warily.
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the palace!" Xu Yuehuai shouted, her voice conveying authority and an inviolable spirit.
However, the men in black did not answer her question, but instead launched a direct attack on them. Their movements were unpredictable and swift, making them difficult to defend against.
Although Xu Yuehuai and Yan Qing were highly skilled in martial arts, they gradually felt the pressure of being surrounded by these men in black while protecting Xiao Lian. They constantly resisted the attacks, trying to find a breakthrough.
"Knock knock knock!"
Just then, hurried footsteps sounded outside the palace. Immediately afterward, Qi Zi'ang appeared at the doorway. Seeing the chaotic scene inside the palace, he immediately understood what had happened.
"Mother, sister-in-law, I'm here to help you!" Qi Zi'ang shouted, then joined the battle.
His martial arts skills were quite profound, and he quickly joined forces with Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian to resist the attack of the man in black.
However, these men in black seemed to be very powerful. They worked together seamlessly and attacked fiercely, making it difficult for the three of them.
"These people are after the Ghost Doctor!" Xu Yuehuai suddenly understood the black-clad men's purpose. "They want to stop the Ghost Doctor from coming to save Xiaolian!"
"We must protect the Ghost Doctor's safety!" Qi Zi'ang also realized the seriousness of the problem.
The group immediately changed tactics. Qi Zi'ang and Yan Qing were tasked with holding off the men in black, while Xu Yuehuai and Xiao Lian took the opportunity to leave the palace through the back door. They knew that the most important thing now was to ensure that the Ghost Doctor could safely reach the capital.
In another corner of the imperial city, the Ghost Doctor hurried along, his steps steady, but his inner anxiety surged like a tide.
The imperial city was deserted under the cover of night, the only sound the gentle breeze rustling through the leaves breaking the stillness. He kept urging himself on, hoping to reach Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian as soon as possible; their condition worried him greatly.
However, as the Ghost Doctor walked through a secluded alley, a sudden gust of cold wind blew by, carrying a chilling aura.
His heart tightened; he instinctively sensed danger. Immediately afterward, a group of men in black, like ghosts, surged in from all directions, surrounding them. Each of these men in black had cold eyes and moved with agility, clearly well-trained.
The Ghost Doctor took a deep breath, knowing he was in a predicament. However, he did not back down, but quickly drew a silver needle from his waist, preparing to deal with the men in black.
His silver needles gleamed coldly in the night, each swing accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.
However, despite the Ghost Doctor's best efforts, there were too many men in black, and his silver needles could not possibly be used to deal with all of them at the same time.
Gradually, his movements became slower, and he sustained more and more wounds. But he still gritted his teeth and persevered, refusing to give up.
Just then, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side and joined the battle.
That was Qi Guze!
His appearance immediately changed the course of the battle. He moved like the wind, his swordsmanship was sharp, and every swing of his sword carried the force of thunder. Although the man in black was well-trained, he was as fragile as paper under Qi Guze's sword.
The Ghost Doctor felt a sense of relief upon seeing Qi Guze's appearance. He knew that with Qi Guze's help, they might be able to escape the siege of these men in black. Therefore, he no longer held back and wielded his silver needles with even greater ferocity.
Qi Guze and the Ghost Doctor joined forces, unstoppable like tigers descending a mountain. Their attacks grew increasingly fierce, and the men in black began to retreat steadily.
However, these men in black didn't seem to have any intention of giving up easily; they began to use even more insidious methods. Some threw poison gas bombs in an attempt to confuse them; others secretly launched hidden weapons, trying to ambush them.
Upon seeing this, the Ghost Doctor and Qi Guze immediately became alert. They reminded each other to carefully avoid the poisonous fog and hidden weapons. At the same time, they intensified their attacks, trying to eliminate the men in black as quickly as possible.
After a fierce battle, the men in black were finally defeated. Seeing that the situation was not good, they scattered and fled.
Neither the Ghost Doctor nor Qi Guze gave chase. They knew that these men in black were merely pawns of the mastermind behind the scenes.
After the battle, both the Ghost Doctor and Qi Guze appeared exhausted. They sat on the ground, panting heavily.
The Ghost Doctor looked at Qi Guze gratefully and said, "Thank you for your help. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have had a hard time escaping the siege of these men in black."
Qi Guze smiled slightly and said, "No need to be polite. Since we are friends, we should help each other."
The Ghost Doctor nodded, his heart filled with gratitude. He knew that their safe escape was thanks to Qi Guze's timely appearance. This strengthened his resolve to reach Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian as soon as possible.
So he stood up and said to Qi Guze, "Let's go, we must get to the palace as soon as possible."
Qi Guze also stood up, dusted himself off, and said, "Okay, let's go together."
So, in the darkness, the two walked side by side, heading towards the direction where Xu Yuehuai and Xiaolian were. Their shadows stretched long and thin in the moonlight, as if foreshadowing that this adventure was far from over…
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