However, at that moment, an innocent child hurried past and was unfortunately noticed by the challengers from the Underworld Kingdom.
A fierce glint flashed in the challenger's eyes as he raised his weapon high, ready to strike at the innocent life.
Upon seeing this, Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened, and she rushed forward without hesitation, using her own body to tightly protect the child.
"Don't hurt him!" Xu Yuehua shouted, her voice filled with determination and resolve.
She held the child tightly, as if she wanted to pour all her life force into him to build an unbreakable barrier for him.
The challenger from the Dark Moon Kingdom slammed his weapon into Xu Yuehuai's back, and she immediately felt a sharp pain, like an electric shock, spread throughout her body.
However, she gritted her teeth and didn't utter a single groan. She endured all the pain with her own body, just to protect that innocent child.
"Ah! Mother, where are you! Blood! So much blood! Waaaaah!"
The child was unharmed in Xu Yuehuai's arms, but Xu Yuehuai was pale with pain, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of her mouth. However, she did not collapse; instead, she used all her strength to push the child away, keeping him safe from danger.
"Run! Go find your parents!" Xu Yuehuai said breathlessly, her voice weak but firm.
The child immediately ran out and rushed towards the crowd, where a woman hugged him tightly. The woman immediately bowed to Xu Yuehuai and thanked her.
The child is now safe, but Xu Yuehuai is seriously injured, and the challengers from the Dark Moon Kingdom are still planning to harm her.
At this moment, Qi Guze's anxious shouts came from the second floor: "A-Yue!" He leaped down like a tiger and charged towards the challenger from the Underworld Moon Kingdom.
"How dare you hurt my wife!" Qi Guze roared, his voice shaking the entire space. He grabbed the challenger by the collar, slammed him to the ground with force.
The challenger from the Dark Moon Kingdom struggled to his feet, his eyes gleaming with resentment. He charged at Xu Yuehuai again, preparing to launch a new attack.
However, Qi Guze would no longer give him a chance. He pounded his fists on the challenger, each punch containing boundless power and rage.
"Today, I will never let you go!" Qi Guze's voice boomed like thunder in the challenger's ears.
"Bang!"
The challenger eventually collapsed to the ground, unable to resist.
Looking at the scene before her, Xu Yuehuai felt a little touched. She knew that Qi Guze would always protect her when she was in danger, so she didn't need to be afraid of those dangers.
"Ah Yue, how are you?" Qi Guze rushed forward anxiously and hugged her tightly.
"I'm fine, just a minor injury," Xu Yuehuai comforted him with a smile. Although her voice was weak, her almond-shaped eyes shone even brighter, filled with the man who loved her so deeply.
"Mother, Mother, what happened to you? Why are you hurt?"
"Mother, you must be in a lot of pain, right?"
"Grandma, if I had been by your side just now, this would never have happened. Please take me with you from now on."
Tie Chunsheng, Qi Ziang, and Qi Zixin also rushed over to check on Xu Yuehuai's injuries, their faces filled with worry and concern.
"It's okay, it's okay. I'll be more careful in the future. This has nothing to do with you. You're still children. Just take care of yourselves."
However, with Xu Yuehuai's reassurance, they gradually relaxed.
With Qi Guze's help, Xu Yuehuai slowly stood up. Although her face was pale, her eyes revealed resilience and unyielding spirit. She looked up at the burly man from the Mingyue Kingdom lying on the ground, and a strange doubt welled up in her heart.
"Aze, I feel like something's off about him," Xu Yuehuai said softly to Qi Guze.
Upon hearing this, Qi Guze immediately looked at the burly man with alarm. His face was bluish-purple, and his lips were trembling slightly, as if he were enduring great pain.
"Could he have been poisoned?" Xu Yuehuai was startled and quickly stepped forward to check. She gently lifted the big man's eyelids and saw that his pupils were already dilated, clearly a sign that he had been poisoned for a long time.
"Quickly, take him to the private room," Xu Yuehuai ordered. She knew that this place was crowded and unsuitable for handling such an emergency.
With the help of the waiters, the burly man was quickly carried into a secluded private room. After calming the surrounding crowd, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze rushed into the room together.
"Ah Yue, do you know how to detoxify?" Qi Guze asked anxiously.
Xu Yuehuai shook her head. Although she was skilled in cooking and medicine, she was helpless against this sudden and deadly poison. She knew that this poison was beyond the capabilities of ordinary doctors.
"We need to find a way to get the Ghost Doctor here," Xu Yuehuai said in a deep voice.
Qi Guze nodded and immediately sent someone to the Regent's Palace to invite the Ghost Doctor.
Soon, the Ghost Doctor was dragged over by his guards. He was disheveled, clearly having been summoned in an emergency. However, when he saw the burly man's symptoms, he couldn't help but frown.
"This poison... is extremely potent!" the Ghost Doctor murmured. "Judging from these symptoms, it should be 'Netherworld Powder,' a unique poison of the Nether Moon Kingdom. There is no antidote for this poison; once it takes effect, there is no cure."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze's expressions turned solemn. They knew that "Netherworld Powder" was a secret poison concocted by the royal family of the Dark Moon Kingdom, specifically used to execute serious criminals. They never expected it to appear here today.
The Ghost Doctor's words were like a cold sword, piercing straight to the heart. Xu Yuehuai frowned deeply; she knew this meant the burly man from the Underworld Moon Kingdom was beyond saving. However, the Ghost Doctor's next words gave her a glimmer of hope.
"Although there is no cure for this poison, I can make his passing less painful," the Ghost Doctor said softly, his eyes filled with awe and helplessness towards life.
Xu Yuehuai nodded, signaling the Ghost Doctor to proceed. She understood that this was the last vestige of dignity for the Han Dynasty, and the last bit of mercy she could offer.
The burly man seemed to regain consciousness after being gently touched by the silver needles. He slightly opened his eyes, looked at Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze in front of him, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.
"Please...please, Your Highness...kill me." The burly man's voice was weak and trembling, but every word was filled with determination.
Xu Yuehua felt a pang of pain in her heart; she knew the despair and helplessness behind this request. Nevertheless, she nodded, signaling the Ghost Doctor to proceed.
The silver needle fell again, and a relieved smile appeared on the big man's face. He closed his eyes, as if all the pain had dissipated with that one needle.
Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze stood silently to the side until the great man's aura completely disappeared. They knew that this opponent who had once challenged them had left this world forever.
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