However, the man sneered and said contemptuously, "Don't think that just because you're the Regent's wife I won't dare touch you. In this place, I am the law!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than he brazenly reached out and began to tear at Xu Yuehuai's clothes.
Xu Yuehua struggled desperately, but her body was too weak to resist. Her heart was filled with despair and fear, not knowing what kind of humiliation and torture she would suffer.
"Whoosh—!"
Just then, a sharp sword light suddenly pierced through the air, aiming straight for the man's vital points.
The man was startled and quickly released Xu Yuehuai, swinging his sword to defend himself.
A familiar figure appeared at the cave entrance—it was Qi Guze. He held a long sword, his gaze fixed coldly on the man, as if he wanted to pierce him through.
"Release A-Yue!" Qi Guze said in a deep voice, his tone revealing an undeniable firmness.
The man sneered and said, "Do you think you can save her? In this place, no one can save her!" With that, he swung his sword at Qi Guze.
The two immediately engaged in battle, their swords flashing and their sword energy crisscrossing.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xu Yuehuai struggled to her feet. Although she had lost her internal energy, her body's instincts remained. She picked up a stone and hurled it at the man.
The man was unable to dodge in time and was hit in the back by the stone. He groaned in pain, and his movements immediately became sluggish.
The moonlight, like water, quietly reflected on the resolute tip of Qi Guze's sword, and a poignant flower of blood bloomed instantly on the man's chest. He collapsed, his former arrogance and unruliness vanishing into nothingness under the stain of blood.
"Aze—!"
Xu Yuehuai exclaimed and rushed to Qi Guze's side, hugging him tightly as if trying to keep all her fear and unease out of her body.
The two embraced and fled the gloomy cave, stepping into the bustling capital city.
As the night fell, their figures gradually disappeared into the distance, leaving behind only a mixture of silence and bloodshed.
The next day, inside the palace, in the magnificent hall, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze gave Qi Hanlin a detailed account of their encounter.
On the dragon throne, Qi Hanlin's eyes widened in fury. He slammed his palm on the dragon table, causing the entire hall to tremble. He ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, vowing to find the mastermind behind it and seek justice for the Ghost Doctor's family.
During the in-depth investigation, a shocking truth gradually surfaced—it turned out that all of this was the work of the powerful minister and the leader of the evil cult, Poison Prince Murong Jin.
Murong Jin, the leader of a cult that stirred up countless bloody storms in the martial arts world, actually colluded with court officials, ruthlessly harming innocent people for personal gain. Their ambition and cruelty are chilling.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze sat facing each other in the secret room, the flickering candlelight illuminating their resolute and angry faces.
"Those powerful people actually colluded with cults and framed loyal officials for their own selfish desires. It's outrageous!" Xu Yuehuai said angrily.
Qi Guze clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination: "We must bring these scoundrels to justice and restore fairness to the world."
Having reached an agreement, the two led a group of experts on their journey to the cult's headquarters the following day. The mountain path was rugged and covered with thorns, but their steps were firm and powerful.
After overcoming numerous obstacles, they finally set foot in the towering black hall atop the mountain, the headquarters of the cult. The hall resembled a colossal demonic abyss, exuding an eerie and chilling aura, as if it were about to devour all living beings.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, a resolute glint in their eyes. They led the group, took a deep breath, and then resolutely rushed into the main hall.
"Be careful!" Qi Guze warned in a low voice, gripping his long sword tightly, ready to deal with any potential dangers.
Inside the main hall, the dim lighting barely illuminated the surroundings, and an indescribable sense of oppression permeated the air. Cult members, weapons in hand, stared fiercely at them.
"Kill!" Xu Yuehuai gave the order, and the crowd immediately engaged in fierce combat. Swords flashed, fists flew, and the hall was filled with the sounds of weapons clashing.
Xu Yuehuai was agile and wielded a sharp sword, each strike aimed directly at the enemy's vitals. With unwavering determination, she fearlessly charged to the front, engaging in a life-or-death struggle with the cult members.
Qi Guze led the others to split up and engage in a chaotic battle with the cult members. He sometimes wielded his sword to kill enemies, and sometimes used his lightness skill to dodge attacks, showing that he was in complete control.
After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the cult members one by one. The main hall was in a mess, with fallen cult members scattered all over the floor.
Xu Yuehuai, panting, sheathed her sword, turned to look at Qi Guze, her eyes filled with determination: "Let's go find Murong Jin!"
They overcame numerous obstacles and finally arrived at the depths of the main hall. There, Murong Jin sat cross-legged, a strange smile on his face.
"You've finally arrived." Murong Jin slowly stood up, waved his hands, and a strong wind suddenly arose in the hall, with sand and stones flying everywhere.
"Murong Jin, your end has come!" Xu Yuehuai roared, his figure rushing towards Murong Jin like an arrow.
Murong Jin sneered and swung his palm to meet Xu Yuehuai's attack. The palm wind was as sharp as a knife. Xu Yuehuai's body froze for a moment, but then he forcefully broke through the palm wind and thrust his sword at Murong Jin.
Qi Guze also joined the battle, fighting alongside Xu Yuehuai. They cooperated seamlessly, one attacking and the other defending, forcing Murong Jin to retreat step by step.
After a fierce battle, Xu Yuehuai finally found Murong Jin's weakness and plunged his sword into his chest. Murong Jin's eyes widened, and he fell to the ground in disbelief.
"Finally, we've dealt with this demon!" Xu Yuehuai breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Qi Guze with eyes full of exhaustion but also a hint of victory.
They then captured Murong Jin and took him back to the secret chamber for interrogation. In the dim light, Murong Jin's face was pale and contorted, and his eyes flashed with resentment.
“Tell me, why are you doing this?” Xu Yuehuai asked coldly.
Murong Jin sneered and slowly said, "All of this is because of that powerful minister of your Great Zhou Kingdom. He secretly poisoned me, making me look like this..."
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze exchanged a glance, a cold glint in their eyes. They knew this matter was far from simple and required a thorough investigation to uncover the minister's crimes.
During the interrogation, they also discovered that Murong Jin not only colluded with court officials but also secretly controlled some martial arts forces, attempting to overthrow the world. His ambition was astonishing.
"We must report this matter to His Majesty!" Xu Yuehuai said solemnly.
Qi Guze nodded in agreement: "That's right, we can't let this villain continue to do evil."
They decided to report this secret to Qi Hanlin, so that he would know the true face of this villain. Upon learning the truth, Qi Hanlin was furious and ordered the arrest of the minister, who, along with Murong Jin, was beheaded as a warning to others.
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