The sound of clothes fluttering in the wind was very faint, but it pierced everyone's nerves, especially Pei Junwu, whose face grew paler and paler.
She couldn't help but reach out and hold his hand; no one can escape what they have to face.
Pei Junwu looked up at her with a complex light in his eyes, and Xiao Yuan smiled encouragingly at him. Yi Chunjun saw this, and although his lips pursed in displeasure, he remained silent.
This was indeed cruel to Pei Junwu.
A dark figure flew through the air, its movements graceful.
The one who arrived was none other than "Palace Master Mieling"!
Yi Chunjun let out a cold laugh through his nose; they were trying to frame him.
The "Palace Master of Extinction" remained atop the tree, not descending to the ground. Xiao Yuan stared at "him," perhaps afraid the height difference would be too great and people would notice.
Sometimes, being clever and overthinking can lead to foolish actions, like Xiao Juyuan impersonating the Palace Master of Mieling Palace. She certainly didn't know the Palace Master's secret! Bad luck is like this: every scheme seems perfect, but when it's executed in front of someone who knows the key, it can only result in utter defeat.
The situation was strange. The "Palace Master of Extinction" was looking at them from the tree, and they were all looking at "him" in return. No one spoke, and no one made a move.
The "Palace Master of Extinction" was clearly hesitant. She knew she had no chance of winning against Yi Chunjun and Pei Junwu, even though they had both expended a lot of their true energy for Li Yuan'er.
She suddenly stretched out her neck and let out a long howl, as if signaling to her accomplices, before turning and walking away.
Is it a bluff or a diversionary tactic?
"Go after them?" Yi Chunjun smiled. "I'd better go take a look."
He leaped after her, and Xiao Yuan felt a pang in his heart. His speed was much slower than before. Was it because saving her had depleted his true energy?
After a while, the "Palace Master of Extinction" returned. Not wanting to linger any longer, she immediately pounced, using the momentum of the attack. Her longsword, gleaming with cold light and imbued with intense hatred, pierced straight at Xiao Yuan.
Pei Junwu frowned deeply as he engaged her in a fierce struggle.
Xiao Yuan watched coldly. "Palace Master Mie Ling" didn't want to hurt him, and he also seemed unable to bring himself to strike hard. At this moment, their skills were evenly matched due to Pei Junwu's depletion of internal energy.
The Palace Master of Mieling Palace paused. If the fight continued like this, there would be no clear winner, and her martial arts routines would become more and more obvious. If it dragged on any longer, Yi Chunjun would return!
Her attacks were increasingly fierce, her longsword wielded with exquisite skill, even surprising Pei Junwu, who seemed not to have expected her to reach such a level. The "Palace Master of Extinction" became increasingly ruthless, targeting vital points with every move, and intensifying her attacks on his lower body. Pei Junwu's expression turned somewhat annoyed.
As she thrust her sword low, Pei Junwu snorted and tried to block it with his foot, intending to step on the blade. Unexpectedly, she raised her hand, and a powder with a strange fragrance spread out. Pei Junwu was startled and tried to hold his breath, but it was too late; his limbs were numb and he couldn't muster any strength.
Without further entanglement with him, the Palace Master of Mieling leaped onto the ground and pounced on Li Yuan'er under the tree.
Xiao Yuan stared blankly as she approached, utterly helpless! How could she possibly be a match for her now? She was even resorting to tactics like sprinkling muscle-softening powder; how could Xiao Yuan possibly dodge her attacks? This woman—there was truly nothing she wouldn't do.
In a flash, Yi Chunjun appeared as if descending from the sky, blocking Xiao Yuan's path. The Palace Master of Mieling Palace was startled, her eyes turning cold, and she thrust her sword forward. Yi Chunjun sneered, reaching for her sword with his hand, not forgetting to tease her: "Palace Master, you truly have impressive skills! Your moves even seem somewhat like those of fellow disciples."
For a moment, the "Palace Master of Extinction" was stunned, and Yi Chunjun seized the opportunity to grab the sword, snapping it in two and throwing it aside. Enraged, the "Palace Master of Extinction" threw away the broken sword and unleashed a full-force palm strike.
With a muffled thud, she actually slammed her hand heavily onto Yi Chunjun's chest. "Palace Master Mieling" was clearly very surprised and actually took three steps back.
"Yi Chunjun!" Xiao Yuan felt his blood freeze instantly. He collapsed limply!
Pei Junwu held his breath quickly, indicating that he was not deeply poisoned. In this emergency, he used all his strength to kick the broken sword beside his foot. The sword was fierce, and the "Palace Master of Extinction" dodged in panic. Although it did not pierce a vital spot, it was deeply embedded in his shoulder blade.
She glared at Pei Junwu resentfully before fleeing. Pei Junwu didn't chase after her; instead, he rushed forward to check on Yi Chunjun's injuries.
He turned around and saw Xiao Yuan's expression, and he was stunned.
She held Yi Chunjun in her arms, her face pressed lovingly against his forehead, and she actually smiled.
"Xiao Yuan!" Pei Junwu's heart ached, but he was also filled with fear. Her smile was too eerie!
"Junwu, he's dead." Xiaoyuan kissed Yi Chunjun's pale, bloodless face, then leaned her pretty face against his, still smiling. "How could this scoundrel possibly die? Aren't scoundrels supposed to live for a thousand years?" She seemed to find this statement amusing, giggling with a voice as beautiful as heavenly music.
“Xiao Yuan…” Pei Junwu’s heart was shattered by her smile.
"Junwu, I'm sorry." She held Yi Chunjun's corpse, tilting her head to look at him with a smile. "He's dead... I don't think I'll live either." She said helplessly. "The secret of the Xiao family's treasure is on me. Take it if you want."
"Xiao Yuan!" Pei Junwu's face turned deathly pale. What was she going to do?!
Reversing her own internal energy was the fastest way for her to die. The chaotic internal forces in her body collided with each other, causing her internal organs to shake violently and shift out of place.
A sweet taste rose in my throat, and a sense of relief filled my chest. A fine mist of blood filled my vision—it was beautiful…
I'm sorry, Dad. I'm sorry, Mom...
She had survived many times when she was about to die, but this time—it seemed she wouldn't make it!
The Xiao family's secrets, her responsibilities, Pei Junwu... She did have many things she couldn't let go of, but her heart had already been taken away by this cunning and vicious man in her arms. All she could think about was catching up with him as soon as possible, so that they wouldn't be separated again in the underworld!
"Xiao Yuan!"
"Xiao Yuan!"
Chapter 62 of "The Smiling Flower": Severing Tendons and Taking the Veins
She lay on a very comfortable bed, someone whispering beside her. She tried to open her eyes, but she had no strength at all.
"It's good that there's still hope, it's good that there's still hope..." Isn't that Yi Chunjun's voice? It's his voice, but not his tone. Why would he speak in such a disheveled and urgent tone?
She's dead too, isn't she? That's why I could hear his voice! It's good that we're still together!
"But can you really save her like this? Are you sure you can do it?" That voice—it sounds so familiar, who is it?