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The night was gloomy and the evening breeze was gentle. In the deep of night, everything was immersed in a layer of darkness, a mixture of white and black.
A figure walked through the back alley of the Prime Minister's residence. Because it had just snowed and she was carrying heavy things, she walked very slowly and carefully, taking each step lightly. Her direction was towards the Heng Prince's residence at the east end of the city.
That's right, this person is Meng Wan.
Actually, she has always been very timid and afraid of walking alone at night. In the past, she rarely sneaked out late at night.
But now, many of the things she has to do require her to do them personally, and because they can't be done in the light of day, she can only act at night.
The wind howled, the fog was thick, and it was dark all around. Only the sound of dripping water from the eaves not far away could be heard, each drop falling on her heart.
She listened intently to the sounds around her, reassuring herself that nothing would happen. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere and blocked her path.
Danger (Part 2)
She listened intently to the sounds around her, reassuring herself that nothing would happen. Just then, a figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere and blocked her path.
"Brother, thank goodness we listened to you, we didn't go home empty-handed. It's so late, and sure enough, some clueless bastards still come to deliver silver to us. Hey, what are you carrying? Let me see it."
A rough, hoarse voice, sounding even more eerie in the quiet night, reached Meng Wan's ears, sending a chill down her spine.
It was definitely better to wait until daytime to take action. Even if it was difficult to escape the eyes of the people in the mansion, it was better than being robbed.
She clenched her fists, trying her best to appear calm. As the group of people drew closer, she instinctively tightened her grip on the cloth bag in her hand: "These things aren't worth much. If you want money, I'll give it to you."
As he spoke, he took out a few silver ingots from his pocket and threw them over.
Those people had already walked a short distance away. One of them reached out and took the silver, playing with it in his hand, but his gaze kept drifting towards Meng Wan.
"Brother, it's a young lady! Her voice is truly captivating."
The wild laughter made Meng Wan frown even more. Only when she got closer could she see the situation clearly. There were five people, all tall and strong, but they all looked messy.
Meng Wan took two steps back in disgust, raised her eyes, and looked at him coldly: "I've already given you the money, what else do you want?"
"Haha--" Those people also saw her appearance; her eyes were bright and her beauty was stunning. They were all practically drooling. One of them walked up to her, reached out and cupped her cheek, and said with a grin, "She's got the makings of a beauty. Since we've met, it must be fate. How about she come with our boss?"
That grinning face, with its mouthful of yellow teeth, was enough to make one want to vomit. Meng Wan shoved his hand aside and glared at him coldly: "Don't touch me!"
The bandit leader wasn't annoyed by her rebuke; instead, he moved even closer, saying, "You've got a fiery temper, I like it."
With that, he waved his hand and asked the others behind him, "Do you like it?"
A series of lewd laughs rang out, and Meng Wan clenched her fists incessantly, now truly panicking.
The pale moonlight fell, appearing even brighter against the backdrop of the snow-covered ground. She squinted, watching the approaching figure, and her heart sank to the bottom.
Am I destined to lose my virginity here today?
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The man suddenly stopped, standing a step away, unable to move an inch.
Meng Wan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly opened her eyes.
Moonlight poured down, and what came into view was a pair of clear, cold eyes, hidden in the flickering light, faintly emitting a chilling glow.
Meng Wan's eyes widened suddenly. It was him—the man who had been haunting her like a ghost!
I had never felt his appearance was so important before, but now I felt a sense of relief from the bottom of my heart. I hurriedly hid behind him, still holding the cloth bag tightly with both hands.
"Where did this blind fool come from, daring to ruin my good time? Believe me or not, I'll chop you in half with one stroke!" A Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The bandit leader was stunned for a moment, but when he saw that the other party was only one person, he immediately became arrogant again and shouted loudly at him.
A Savior Arrives (Part 1)
"Where did this blind fool come from, daring to ruin my good time? Believe me or not, I'll chop you in half with one stroke."
Suddenly, Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere. The bandit leader was stunned for a moment, but when he saw that the other party was only one person, he immediately became arrogant again and shouted loudly at him.
The man smiled slightly: "Alright, let's try it and see if your knife is faster or my poison needle is faster!" His voice was soft, but it carried a hint of coldness.
The bandit leader was intimidated and couldn't figure out his opponent's strength for a moment. However, he had been in the bandit business for many years and was not to be underestimated. Seeing that the other party was gentle and refined, he did not believe that he had any poison needles. He took him even less seriously and raised his hand, shouting to the group behind him: "Go! Kill the men, spare the women."
The bandits behind them had been eager to try, and upon hearing this, they immediately picked up their weapons and charged forward.
Meng Wan's heart suddenly jumped into her throat.
Previously, seeing this man move freely in and out of the Prime Minister's residence, it seemed he was quite skilled, and taking on one person at a time wouldn't be a problem. However, now that the other side outnumbers him, it's likely he'll suffer a loss.
However, just as she was lost in thought, she suddenly heard two 'whoosh' sounds, and the bandits who had been charging forward menacingly all fell to the ground, their speed astonishing.
Meng Wan stared in disbelief. She was right behind the man, and she had just seen him move his wrists twice, and all those people had fallen to the ground.
Could this be the legendary throwing dart? Or internal energy?
The bandit leader on the other side was also intimidated. He glanced at his brother lying on the ground groaning, and his smile had long since vanished.
Turns out we've encountered a master!
Having been in the underworld for so many years, I naturally know which kind of people you shouldn't offend.
He raised his hand, gesturing to the few remaining henchmen behind him, not forgetting to preserve some dignity: "You're lucky today, I'll spare you. Brothers, let's go!"
The moment the words left her mouth, the person vanished without a trace, leaving Meng Wan still reeling from the shock: "They just left like that?"
"Otherwise what?" The man behind her smirked, dusted off his hands, and had already walked up to her.