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The leader's deep laughter rang out again, and he stepped out from the shadows: "If A'Luo doesn't make the first move, the two of you will fight until dawn over this seventh person. How will we make our way then?"

Yun Ran had been standing in the center of the circle, silently watching the group of guards deal with each other while chatting and laughing. When she saw the leader finally appear, she stared intently at him.

This person looked very young, with handsome features and slanted eyes. Although there was still a smile in his eyes, he exuded a gloomy aura that made people feel intimidated.

Seeing his deep, probing gaze, which was also looking at her, Yun Ran was slightly startled and lowered her eyes.

The young man with the scar on his face stopped complaining when the leader spoke. He turned to Yun Ran, smiled at her, and asked, "How should I address this beauty?"

Seeing that he was covered in blood but still had a calm and friendly expression on his face, Yun Ran became even more nervous and whispered, "Yun Ran."

The young man glanced at the leader and said, "Does the man surnamed Yun... have any connection with Yun Jiutian, the lord of the Yun family fortress?"

Yun Ran hesitated for a moment, but seeing the chief's ambiguous smile and sharp eyes, waiting for her answer, she instinctively felt she shouldn't lie, so she answered truthfully, "Yun Jiutian is indeed my father."

The young man nodded and said to the chief, "The Yun family has offended the imperial court recently, no wonder she's being hunted down by the Dragon Guard. Chief, should we let her go or not?"

Yun Ran's heart tightened, and she couldn't help but look up at the leader. Seeing that he looked thoughtful, a smile slowly appeared on his lips, and he nodded slightly.

The young man smiled and said, "Miss Yun, we still have a long way to go, so we'll have to take our leave now."

Yun Ran finally felt relieved. She lowered her head and said softly to the leader, "I will never reveal a word about what happened today." After saying that, she nodded to the others and turned to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

Suddenly, the chief of the gang said slowly from behind, "Wait a minute."

Yun Ran's body trembled, her steps faltered, and cold sweat broke out on her palms. She quietly reached out and pressed down on the soft sword that she had already sheathed at her waist, and slowly turned around.

The leader smiled slightly at her and said casually, "I suddenly remembered that I need someone's help with something. I wonder if Miss Yun would be willing to lend us a hand?"

Yun Ran lowered her eyelashes, sighed inwardly, and could only say in a low voice, "You all have saved my life. If there is anything I can do to help you, I am willing to do my best."

☆ Bounty Mission

Yun Ran used all her lightness skill to follow behind these unidentified strangers, her heart filled with trepidation.

Seeing how well these people cooperated and how swift and skillful their killing methods were, she already had some suspicions. When she saw the woman named A Luo take out poison powder to dissolve the corpse, it further confirmed her suspicions.

She just didn't understand why the leader didn't kill her to silence her, but instead took her with him on the journey. She didn't believe that she could really help them with her limited abilities.

Of the four, the young man with the scar on his face was the most active. After running for a while, he heard Yun Ran's breathing become increasingly rapid behind him, so he laughed and said, "Everyone, slow down, the little girl can't keep up."

A'Luo said coldly, "If we're any slower, we won't reach Wuzhou before dawn."

Yun Ran had just finished a fierce battle and was quite exhausted. These people were all excellent in agility, and it was indeed a bit tiring for her to keep up with them. However, she had been taught by her father and brothers since childhood that she should never fall behind others. When she heard the contempt in A Luo's words, she said softly, "It's alright, I can keep up."

After walking for a while, Yun Ran's back gradually became sweaty, and her legs felt a little unsteady, but she still didn't utter a sound, gritting her teeth and pushing forward. The young man turned around and glanced at her, smiled, and was about to speak when he saw the leader slow down, fall slightly behind, and gently support Yun Ran's elbow, walking alongside her.

Yun Ran felt a surge of energy flow from her elbow to her dantian, instantly replenishing her vital energy and giving her strength to run. She turned to look at the leader and whispered, "Thank you."

The leader looked straight ahead, a slight smile playing on his lips, and asked, "Your kung fu is quite good. Who taught you?"

Yun Ran choked. The chief glanced at her and sneered, "If you don't want to answer, you don't have to."

Yun Ran gave him an apologetic smile, but sighed inwardly.

She also really wanted to know who that mysterious man with a cold expression and a lonely back was, and why he had taught her martial arts.

As dawn approached, the group reached the outskirts of Wuzhou. The leader laughed and said, "We've finally arrived. Let's rest for a while and go into the city when it's light."

The group found a place to sit by the roadside. To avoid suspicion, Yun Ran deliberately sat far away from them and didn't listen to their conversation. However, she saw the young man with the scar on his face walk over with a grin, sit down next to her, and say, "I was in a hurry to get on the road earlier and didn't have time to tell you. My name is Xie Feng." He pointed to his black-clad companion and A Luo: "Shen Ye, A Luo."

Shen Ye nodded slightly to Yun Ran. A Luo raised her chin, glanced at her, and then turned to talk to the leader, seemingly disdainful of her.

Although Yun Ran had been pampered and flattered since childhood, she had experienced the coldness of human relationships in the month since the incident at Yun Family Fort. At the moment, she just smiled faintly and did not care.

Xie Feng pointed to the leader, hesitated slightly, and said, "Our leader's surname is Qi."

The leader smiled slightly, got up and walked over, sat down next to the two, and said, "Since Miss Yun is willing to help, she is one of us. I am Qi Mo."

Yun Ran was startled, but remained calm on the surface and nodded, saying, "Chief Qi."

Qi Mo looked at Yun Ran and smiled, "Miss Yun is a smart woman. She must have guessed some of our origins beforehand. Surely she doesn't really know nothing about me?"

Yun Ran lowered her eyelashes and slowly said, "Master Qi is famous in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, how could Yun Ran not know him?"

The Absolute Killing Sect is a notorious assassin organization feared by people in the martial arts world. Its leader is the smiling man before us, Qi Mo.

Yun Ran had heard the name Qi Mo mentioned many times when she was in Yun Family Fortress. Her father had even paid a large sum of money to him to eliminate several troublesome individuals. But in the past, this name meant nothing to her; it was merely a legendary figure. The Third Miss Yun would never have imagined that she would one day be involved with this infamous assassin leader.

Yun Ran paused, then continued in a low voice, "But I know my skills are meager. I wonder what kind of help Chief Qi would like me to provide?"

Qi Mo smiled upon hearing this and slowly said, "Since Miss Yun knows my identity, it shouldn't be hard for her to guess that the reason we rushed to Wuzhou overnight was to take on a business deal."

Su Yunjin, aged forty-two, is the current head of the Kongtong Sect. He is cautious and suspicious, and always has several experts accompanying him wherever he goes. He is on good terms with Lord Qin of Wuzhou Prefecture.

Yun Ran pondered for a moment, still somewhat hesitant: "With the methods of your Absolute Killing Sect, killing him shouldn't be difficult?"

Xie Feng chimed in, “Lord Qin has sent his personal guards to follow Sect Leader Su day and night. Things have been quite tense lately, and we don’t want to have a direct confrontation with the government. We originally planned to send A’Luo in disguise, but now that we’ve met you, it’s even more suitable.”

Yun Ran gave a soft "Oh?" Qi Mo smiled slightly and looked at her, saying, "This man is lustful, especially fond of young girls."

Yun Ran's expression changed slightly. Xie Feng smiled and said, "A Luo is beautiful, but she has too much killing intent. I'm afraid she can't disguise herself well. You have martial arts skills, but you look young and gentle. You are the best candidate for this matter."

Qi Mo said, "Su Yunjin is worth a fortune. After the matter is accomplished, Miss Yun will receive a reward of one hundred gold pieces."

Yun Ran's heart stirred. In the past, a hundred gold coins would have been nothing to her, but now that she was on the run alone, having some money to keep her safe was necessary.

Seeing the four people beside her looking at her with flickering eyes, all waiting for her answer, she slowly raised her head and said to Qi Mo, "Yun Ran is willing to give it a try. However, after it is done, I must leave immediately. Will Chief Qi allow me to leave?"

Qi Mo smiled and said calmly, "Of course. After the money is exchanged, I guarantee that Miss Yun can leave safely at any time."

The Absolute Kill Sect always keeps its promises, and Yun Ran was immediately reassured upon hearing his promise.

Qi Mo seemed to remember something else and added with a smile, "By the way, the gold-inlaid jade belt that Su Yunjin is wearing is quite a treasure. Please take it from me, Miss Yun. I can exchange it for twenty gold coins in addition to the thank-you gift."

Yun Ran nodded in agreement, but then heard A Luo coldly ask from the side, "Are you a virgin?"

Yun Ran was stunned. Even though she was usually calm and composed, she couldn't help but blush when asked about this in front of three men.

Xie Feng chuckled and said, "So shy, that must be it."

A Luo remained expressionless and coldly continued, "Since that's the case, there's no need for additional drugs to disguise it; just apply the cinnabar to her."

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Zuiyufang was one of the most prosperous brothels in Wuzhou. Famous figures and poets passing through Wuzhou would flock there, and Su Yunjin, the leader of the Kongtong Sect, was no exception. However, compared to ordinary customers, this leader Su had a larger entourage and was more discerning in his tastes.

Madam Xu led Ranyun through a long corridor filled with government guards to the door of the room where Master Su was resting. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief: if it weren't for this coincidence that someone had sold this girl in this morning, she really wouldn't have been able to find a decent virgin in her Drunken Jade Pavilion to serve Master Su.

Xu's mother gently knocked on the door. Yun Ran stood to the side with her head down, feeling a little nervous, but her face became increasingly wooden.

Qi Mo's smiling voice seemed to ring in my ears: "After getting close to Su Yunjin, seize the opportunity to injure him with golden needles. The medicinal power on the golden needles is enough to kill him in an instant. After you succeed, Xie Feng will be there to help you. This matter is extremely simple, there is no need to worry."

The moment the door opened, Yun Ran thought to herself in a daze: This Chief Qi doesn't seem as ruthless and heartless as the legends say.

Su Yunjin was over forty, but he was very well-preserved, with a tall and straight figure and a dashing demeanor. At first glance, he looked like a handsome scholar in his thirties. When he saw the two enter, he looked at Yunran carefully for a few moments, smiled with satisfaction, and then looked at Xu Mama.

Madam Xu smiled, turned around, and lifted Yun Ran's left sleeve, revealing a section of her jade-like arm with a touch of scarlet that looked exceptionally beautiful. Su Yunjin's heart stirred, and then he heard Madam Xu say with a smile, "This Miss Ranyun is only fourteen years old and still a virgin. You should treat her with care, sir."

Su Yunjin smiled slightly and said to her, "Go outside and collect your reward."

Madam Xu acknowledged and withdrew, gently closing the door with a joyful expression. She felt a light tap on her shoulder, and when she turned around, a guard slipped a gold leaf into her hand.

Madam Xu was both surprised and delighted. She heard the guard say in a deep voice, "Master Su's reward money is more than enough to buy this little girl. If you see anything you shouldn't see later, remember to keep your mouth shut."

Inside the room, Su Yunjin smiled as she leisurely observed the girl named Ranyun before her. Ranyun had already grown up, her figure adorned with sheer gauze and a smoky pink bodice that subtly revealed her graceful curves. Yet, she possessed such an obedient and charming appearance that she was truly a rare beauty.

Yun Ran felt uneasy under his gaze, but fortunately, Su Yunjin favored virgins, so she didn't need to act like a courtesan to please him. Qi Mo had said that the more inexperienced and naive a girl was, the more this Sect Leader Su would like her.

Su Yunjin waited for a while and saw Ran Yun's long eyelashes drooping, a blush appearing on her pale face, looking pitiful and helpless. She chuckled and said, "Look up."

Ran Yun trembled slightly, glanced at him timidly, then blushed and lowered her head again as if frightened.

Su Yunjin suddenly felt a heat in her lower abdomen, and could no longer restrain herself. She called out in a hoarse voice, "Come here."

Yun Ran lowered her head and stepped forward, her eyes immediately catching sight of the gold-inlaid jade belt around his waist. The jade pieces were lustrous, and the gold ornaments were exquisite, clearly the work of a master craftsman. It was no wonder that Qi Mo was willing to offer twenty taels of gold.

She reached out to untie her jade belt, but heard Su Yunjin laugh and say, "I'll do it myself."

Seeing Su Yunjin personally untie the jade belt and place it by the bedside, Yunran bit her lip and stepped forward to remove his outer robe. Her heart pounded even harder. The golden needle was hidden in her hair. Once she circled behind Su Yunjin, she could easily steal it with a single touch...

Yun Ran held the outer robe she had taken off and slowly moved behind Su Yunjin. She secretly touched his hair bun with one hand. Suddenly, she heard him laugh and turn around.

Yun Ran calmly lowered her hand, and Su Yunjin quickly removed his inner garment, revealing a muscular physique. He grinned mischievously at her and said, "Let's play a fun game."

Xie Feng, dressed in servant's clothes, had his facial scars covered by A Luo with medicine powder. He stood quietly outside the corridor, waiting for his chance.

He did quite like that girl named Yun Ran, but unfortunately...

The leader forgot to tell her that Su Yunjin's external martial arts skills were already at their peak. Not to mention a golden needle, even ordinary swords and knives could hardly harm him.

The golden needles were naturally not poisoned, but Su Yunjin was indeed lustful. Upon seeing a young girl as beautiful as Yun Ran, he would surely go mad and defile her. He would then seize the opportunity to make his move when Yun Ran was out of his mind.

Xie Feng touched the short sword in his arms that could cut through iron like mud, smiled, and flew up to the top of the corridor.

☆、Dealing with a tiger for its skin

Seeing Su Yunjin approaching with a wicked grin, shirtless, Yun Ran's expression changed slightly. She clenched her fists, ready to attack, but when she caught a glimpse of his well-defined muscles, she was startled and changed her mind. She bit her lip and took a few steps back.

Su Yunjin smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, be a good boy and I will take good care of you."

Yun Ran took two steps back, then suddenly felt her leg stumble; she had stumbled to the edge of the bed. Su Yunjin rushed forward, reached out and caught her, saying with a smile, "Be careful, don't fall."

Yun Ran felt his arms were like iron hoops holding her tightly in his embrace, and all she could touch were his rock-solid muscles. In an instant, countless thoughts raced through her mind. Su Yunjin chuckled and pulled her down onto the bed, reaching out to pull off her gauze dress.

Yun Ran's face was pale. Her gaze fell on the gold and jade belt by the bed. She let out a soft "Eh" and said in a sweet voice, "Master's belt... Ran Yun just saw a guest carrying the exact same one."

Upon hearing this, Su Yunjin paused, her face immediately darkening. She sat up and asked, "What kind of guest? Where did you meet them?"

Yun Ran's face showed fear, and she said timidly, "It was right outside this corridor, there was a very dignified-looking old man. Ran Yun noticed that the belt in his hand was exquisite and luxurious, so she took another look. She thought she even heard him laugh and say something like 'switching the dragon for the phoenix'..."

Su Yunjin's expression changed, and she immediately got out of bed and grabbed the gold-inlaid jade belt from the bedside.

Yun Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief and slowly sat up from the bed. She saw Su Yunjin reach out and gently press one side of the jade belt, and then gently flick the gold ornament on the other side. With a soft clang, she felt a chill in the room. Purple light flickered before her eyes, and a soft sword as thin as a cicada's wing popped out and landed on the sandalwood table beside the bed, instantly slicing off a corner of the table.

Although Yun Ran suspected that there must be some mystery in the jade belt, she never expected that it would contain such a precious sword. She was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed and immediately came up with a plan.