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Huang Ying's expression instantly turned cold as she looked at Xia Zhiheng: "You should rest too; your injuries haven't fully healed yet."
Although it was just a simple sentence, it was full of care.
Xia Zhiheng nodded, glanced at Wu Liuyin with her eyes closed, and slowly fell asleep.
Four figures quickly followed behind the carriage.
Along the way, Wu Liuyin woke up groggily once, intending to vent her anger at the raging fire outside. Although she was ruthless, she was still protective of her own. Anyone who belonged to her had to be protected. She treated people kindly, but she could also be ruthless when necessary. She could be as flexible as a pimp, and this was Wu Liuyin's unchanging way of dealing with people!
But Liehuo casually remarked that there was a lovesick girl in the carriage, and he didn't want to come in, so he had to keep going.
One sentence left Huang Ying staring at him wide-eyed, but she was helpless; when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.
In the afternoon, the group finally arrived in Yangcheng. As the border area between Shanghai and Beijing, Yangcheng was very luxurious, with shops everywhere and a constant flow of customers. Huang Ying knew the way, so she took a side road, which is why they arrived so quickly.
"We're here, we're here, everyone get out of the car." The car stopped in front of a restaurant that looked pretty good. They were going to have a good meal before continuing their journey, otherwise the stop-and-go travel would be too slow.
As Liehuo shouted, Wu Liuyin opened her eyes, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face. She slowly got off the carriage, her eyes filled with the languid look of someone just awakening, like a proud and alluring silver fox!
As soon as she stepped off the carriage, the blinding sunlight shone in, and Wu Liuyin reflexively squinted, instantly becoming more alert.
The restaurant, with its red paint and yellow tiles, is magnificent and clearly extraordinary. The three large characters on the signboard, "Zui Xian Lou" (Drunken Immortal Restaurant), are even more elegant and unrestrained. What a magnificent name, Zui Xian Lou!
Huang Ying helped the somewhat weak Xia Zhiheng down from the carriage.
The moment Wu Liuyin, Liehuo, Huang Ying, and Xia Zhiheng appeared at the entrance of the restaurant, they attracted a lot of attention.
A smug grin spread across his face, even his thick eyebrows seemed to ripple with a gentle smile, curved like a crescent moon in the night sky. His fair skin accentuated his pale pink lips, his handsome features were striking, his face perfectly shaped, and especially his dazzling, shiny hair added a touch of untamed arrogance to his mischievous grin. What an flamboyant man…
Beside the flamboyant man stood a woman in yellow, her clothes sparkling, her wide sleeves fluttering, her beautiful eyes clear as autumn water, her fair face as white as jade, her whole body radiating a faint glow—what a beautiful and charming woman!
Upon closer inspection, the man being supported by the playful woman was dressed in blue. Although his face was pale, it did not conceal his handsome features. His eyes were as cold as the moon, his eyebrows were raised, and his temperament was firm. He was a very dignified man, but unfortunately, he looked frail and weak.
Finally, there was the woman wearing a bamboo hat, who made people gasp in shock. Dressed in black with a black bamboo hat, her blue eyes shone brightly beneath the veil. Her aura was like that of a demon from hell, and the icy aura emanating from her body made people dare not approach her easily or have any intention of disrespecting her.
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☆、061
Upon entering the restaurant, one is greeted by its lavish decor, gold-painted walls, elegant ambiance, and excellent view, perfectly matching the grand atmosphere outside. Those who dine here are certainly not juniors!
Ignoring everyone's gaze, the four walked in and sat around an empty table. The noisy hall suddenly fell silent, and everyone's eyes immediately focused on the four of them.
"Waiter!" Liehuo called out, and an unnamed waiter ran over from behind the counter.
"What would you four like to eat?"
"We want five roast chickens, a bowl of clear soup noodles, and the rest you can order as you see fit, just enough to fill those two eyesores' stomachs," Liehuo said with a smile to the waiter, raising an eyebrow to signal the waiter to look at Huang Ying and Xia Zhiheng across the table.
He hadn't been happy since these two people inexplicably appeared that morning, especially Xia Zhiheng, who was a complete burden, and Huang Ying, that infatuated girl, whose gaze was practically electrifying him. He didn't know if they were friend or foe, but Wu Liuyin's casual trusting nature made Liehuo a little worried. She would save anyone and talk to anyone without asking any questions. What if she got tricked?!
Xia Zhiheng's expression was alright, but Huang Ying's lips twitched, and her hands clenched tightly together in her sleeves.
With a "smack," her slender hand slammed onto the table, making the lecherous men nearby feel a pang of sympathy—that was no small blow!
"Red-haired brat, let me tell you, we're not an eyesore, we're our comrades. Don't look down on us, or your eyes will be gouged out, hmph!" Huang Ying stood up and said fiercely.
Everyone was stunned; the little girl had transformed into a mature woman—so domineering…
"You little brat, I'm not buying your act. If you're so tough, come and gouge my eyes out! Tch, you haven't even grown your hair yet and you call yourself 'old lady.' Sigh, women and petty men are the hardest to deal with!" Lie Huo said provocatively, looking at the angry and indignant Huang Ying with a wicked grin.
"You..." Huang Ying pointed at the raging fire in a fit of rage, but she couldn't say a word. She never expected that the cute boy would turn into such a hateful and sharp-tongued person in an instant. It was beyond words.
The two men's actions startled Xiao Er for a moment before he immediately reacted, clearly showing they were worldly-wise people!
"Sit down," Wu Liuyin said personally. The two glared at each other, then sat down without saying another word.
"Waiter, three large bowls of clear soup noodles, a few side dishes, and five roast chickens. Go and prepare them quickly," Wu Liuyin said, squinting at the calm-looking waiter.
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☆、062
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Er wrung out the towel, and two crescent-shaped blades suddenly appeared, aimed straight at Wu Liuyin's neck.
With a loud 'bang,' the table shattered, and with a flick of her slender hand, the crescent blade came to rest against her neck.
"A trivial skill"
Wu Liuyin let out a cold shout, clenched her fist, and with a 'bang', the crescent blade instantly turned into powder and scattered in the wind.
Liehuo stepped forward and kicked the waiter in the back, causing the waiter to stumble forward a few steps and crash into a pillar.
Liehuo Wu and Liuyin stood back to back, both with bloodthirsty expressions, warily watching their surroundings.
Huang Ying, supporting the weakened Xia Zhiheng, had already retreated to the side.
"That's amazing..."
"Am I dreaming? This is amazing..."
"With just one move, he turned the iron sword into dust!"
"What a freakish person... When did the mainland produce so many masters..."
A collective sigh rippled through the crowd at this sudden turn of events.
The waiter turned around menacingly to look at the two men, then suddenly leaped down from the top of the restaurant. In an instant, there were forty or fifty men in black in the hall, making the bright hall seem somewhat crowded.
"Who are you? State your names!" Lie Huo shouted coldly, his whole body exuding a chilling aura. His menacing gaze swept over the people around him, like a great Buddha beside Wu Liuyin.
"We don't need to tell you who we are. Hmph, today is the day we, the empty gate, will spare your worthless lives!" The waiter's face was full of malice, and with a slanderous tone, everyone drew their swords and rushed towards Wu Liuyin and the other two.
"Remember to leave them alive," Wu Liuyin whispered. Liehuo nodded, and the two rushed forward.
"Whoosh...whoosh..."
A powerful fluctuation arose in the air within the hall, with dark figures weaving through it, demonstrating the considerable skill of the light craftsmen.
Wu Liuyin leaped forward, grabbing the charging black-clad man with one hand and executing an over-the-shoulder throw, slamming him heavily to the ground. Her delicate fist slammed down, striking the black-clad man's skull. The man on the ground snorted coldly, twitched a few times, and died. Turning around, she raised her powerful leg and kicked the black-clad man who lunged at her to ambush her.
With a "whoosh," the man in black flew towards the wall in an arc, making perfect contact with it. Blood drew a brilliant streak in the air, followed by a "bang..." as the entire wall was pierced through, revealing a large hole, causing the entire Drunken Immortal Pavilion to tremble.
Wu Liuyin's black clothes fluttered, her eyes filled with murderous intent, and her kicked foot was still hanging in the air.
"Impressive! No wonder she's the Third Princess Consort!" Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning upstairs exclaimed in unison. They had just wanted to step in to rescue her, but now it seemed unnecessary. Because they weren't needed at all; Wu Liuyin could handle it all by herself.
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☆、063 The Empty Gate Pursuit Order
After a while, the main hall of Zuixianlou was in a mess, with men in black everywhere.
Liehuo clapped his hands and chuckled obsequiously, "Trash."
In this battle, Wu Liuyin didn't use a single trace of spiritual power. Close combat was her forte. As a sniper, not only did she need good eyesight and concentration, but she also had to pass the test at the Beast Camp. The Beast Camp was a training base for the Marine Corps, where the top one hundred recruits were selected for training. Climbing volcanoes, swimming in the ocean, 10-kilometer obstacle courses, traversing swamps, surviving on deserted islands… the memories flashed before her eyes, and Wu Liuyin suddenly felt a pang of longing for that inhuman life! At least there, she had something to strive for!
Seeing that the only one still alive was the waiter from earlier, Wu Liuyin instantly appeared beside him, grabbed his collar, and demanded, "Speak, why did your sect put us to death?"
"I want you dead... I just want you dead, there's no reason why!" The waiter glanced at Wu Liuyin disdainfully and said.
"If you don't talk, I'll make you wish you were dead?" Wu Liuyin's eyes shone with a ghostly blue light, and her aura made the waiter tremble slightly.
What a terrifying woman!
"I'll talk... I'll talk. Two days ago, Kongmen received orders to hunt you two down and stop you from going to the Trial Valley. They used Kongmen's token, so our first team ambushed you in Yangcheng, the road to the Trial Valley, just waiting for you to arrive," the waiter said, trembling slightly, his pants soaked.
"Why? And how do you know our faces and whereabouts?"
“Spies have been reporting your whereabouts to us, and your faces are already on the wanted list of the Empty Gate, so so…” Before the waiter could finish speaking, a silver needle suddenly pierced his forehead, and he died instantly, his eyes wide open.
"Who...?" Liehuo flew after the direction where the silver needle appeared.
Wu Liuyin loosened her collar and looked at the chaotic hall. Who was chasing her like this? And what kind of organization was Kongmen?
"Kongmen is the number one assassin gang in Shanghai, the gang I used to serve," Xia Zhiheng suddenly spoke slowly from not far away. Today's battle made him realize that his choice was not wrong; Wu Liuyin's arrogance stemmed from her skill.
"Your old gang?"
"Yes, I am the number one assassin in Shanghai. Later, I failed to complete the mission personally assigned by the sect leader, Kong Lingjiu, and was expelled from the sect. There is an even larger force behind Kong Men, but no one except Kong Lingjiu knows about it. The fact that Kong Men can use the Kong Men token means that the force behind them has spoken. So, we won't have an easy time on the road ahead. If Kong Men uses the Kong Men token, all of the sect's tens of thousands of assassins will be mobilized at once, along with the six top assassins!" Xia Zhiheng explained.