“He was living a life worse than death every day. I threw him into a swarm of poisonous scorpions. There’s a kind of scorpion in Nanzhao that, while not fatal, is just as painful as being cut by a thin blade. He couldn’t move; even dying was difficult for him. I also had people whip him every day with whips soaked in salt water and chili water. There are many other punishments like this. Would you like to hear more?”
Upon hearing these words, Lin Xihe felt her blood surging, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.
"Oh, look at your temper. What's wrong, getting angry? Wasn't it you who wanted to ask me?"
"Mu Ruoyan! You are utterly despicable!"
"His attack on the northern border was driven to the brink by your endless provocations! As for your mother's death, if you truly want revenge, you should seek it out on the incompetent emperor who gave the orders behind the scenes, your father! Instead, you're blaming Gu Qinghuai, which is utterly absurd! You've completely chosen the wrong target for your revenge!"
Lin Xihe's chest heaved violently, his anger surging like magma, breaking free of the restraints in his throat and turning into a series of trembling roars.
"he?"
"He's nothing but a human pig, worse than a pig or a dog. Just mentioning him makes my mouth dirty."
When Mu Ruoyan mentioned her father, her eyes were full of disgust and disdain, as if she were talking about the most repulsive thing in the world.
As Mu Ruoyan spoke, she slowly reached out and forcefully pulled Lin Xihe's tightly clenched fist in front of her.
He seemed to feel sorry for her hurting herself like this, and with extremely careful movements, he pulled apart Lin Xihe's fingers one by one from her palm.
Then, he casually said, "I didn't originally plan to make a move against Gu Qinghuai so soon. Who would have thought that he would deliver himself to my doorstep? Even with his extraordinary abilities, he still ended up in Nanzhao."
"However, if I had known he would come in such a hurry, I would have prepared a 'grand gift' that he would never forget."
As Mu Ruoyan spoke, a bloodthirsty glint suddenly flashed in his eyes, and a cruel smile appeared on his face.
Mu Ruoyan may not know the reason why Gu Qinghuai came to Nanzhao, but Lin Xihe knows better than anyone else that Gu Qinghuai risked coming to Nanzhao this time entirely for her sake.
The thought of Gu Qinghuai being trapped in endless suffering and enduring inhuman torture made her heart feel like it was being pierced by countless sharp needles, and the pain spread throughout her body.
Tears welled up uncontrollably and rolled down her cheeks, leaving glistening streaks.
Lin Xihe broke free from Mu Ruoyan's hand and wiped away her tears with the back of her hand. She didn't want Mu Ruoyan to succeed and see her in so much pain.
However, looking at Lin Xihe's appearance, Mu Ruoyan felt a strange sense of irritation rising in her heart.
At this moment, Lin Xihe's hatred for Mu Ruoyan burned like a raging fire. She subconsciously touched the bracelet on her wrist, trying to find a sense of security or the courage to resist.
However, the moment she made that subtle movement, Mu Ruoyan's icy voice suddenly rang out: "This bracelet can't kill me."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xihe felt a sudden panic.
The bracelet looked unremarkable from the outside, and Mu Ruoyan noticed it even though I only touched it lightly.
It seems that he must have been suspicious of me since yesterday, but I was completely unaware of it. Today, I even tried to seduce him. Thinking about my behavior this morning, I just find it ridiculous.
Before the thought was even finished, Mu Ruoyan reached out and took off the bracelet that Lin Xihe had put on yesterday to guard against assassins.
"what you do?"
Lin Xihe heard a sharp "whoosh" sound as Mu Ruoyan forcefully launched the hidden dart from inside the bracelet, which instantly sank into the wooden planks of the carriage with a sharp momentum.
At this moment, a sharp metal tip was revealed where the bracelet had originally concealed the arrow, resembling the tip of a drawn sword.
"This design is ingenious, but do you think you have a chance of winning if you try to use it against me?" Mu Ruoyan's lips curled into a mocking smile.
After saying that, Mu Ruoyan took the bracelet in his hand and began to play with it casually. His eyes revealed a hint of amusement, as if he were playing an interesting game, and Lin Xihe was just a pawn in this game.
“I never intended to use it to kill you. I put this bracelet on yesterday to deal with the assassins,” Lin Xihe explained, suppressing the fear and anger surging within her.
"Yesterday might not have been about dealing with me, but what about just now? How about I give you a chance to try?" Mu Ruoyan sneered, then forcefully shoved the bracelet in Lin Xihe's hand.
"Try...try what?"
"Test your chances of winning when I'm in a state of confusion and infatuation."
Lin Xihe had just grasped the cold bracelet and hadn't even had time to react when she felt Mu Ruoyan's hand, like a cold snake, slowly caress her face.
Her body tensed instantly, as if she had been electrocuted, and she instinctively tried to avoid the sudden touch.
However, Mu Ruoyan's hand was pressed tightly against her face, making it impossible for her to break free.
Immediately afterwards, a warm breath wafted over her, and Mu Ruoyan's lips pressed against her neck, beginning to shower her with a series of delicate yet burning kisses.
"What are you doing? Let me go!"
Mu Ruoyan's lips lingered on Lin Xihe's neck, a mocking sneer escaping her lips: "If you won't let me touch you, how can I succumb to your charms? Isn't this what you wanted?"
He continued what he was doing as soon as he finished speaking.
Lin Xihe's heart was pounding wildly in her chest, and the bracelet in her hand trembled even more violently with her trembling hands, as if it would fall off at any moment.
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