Shangguan Lin and Yun Zhen stared at her, only reacting after a long moment. Shangguan Yao’s eyes, veiled in icy coldness, spoke in a deep voice.
“If it was deliberate, who is this person? Where are they hiding?”
“I’m afraid they are spies from the Xiliang army. They must be hiding within this pass.”
As the three were speaking, a faint rustling sound was heard. Several figures simultaneously leaped up, striking towards the source of the sound, but they missed. What did this imply?
They had Xiliang army personnel among them, and this person was incredibly skilled in martial arts.
Shangguan Lin and Yun Zhen’s expressions were solemn. Both looked at Yun Xiao, who spoke softly.
“Yes, that’s my estimation. This person is hidden among these patients.”
The night deepened. The faces of several people were etched with the coldness of the gaze. They had to apprehend this person. The thought of this individual hiding among the patients, knowing their current progress intimately, meant they must also know that Feng Guan had halted the spread of this plague.
This meant Feng Guan might be in danger tonight. Everyone considered this possibility.
Shangguan Lin immediately spoke in a deep voice, “Tonight, I will protect Feng Guan.”
When he spoke, everyone beside him was stunned. With so many people present, why would their Prince personally protect Feng Guan?
Mu Li and Qiao Chu immediately said respectfully, “Your Highness, we, your subordinates, will go and protect Young Master Feng.”
Yun Xiao calmly observed the people around her. She could see that they all genuinely did not want anything to happen to her. Even the disliked Shangguan Lin wouldn’t want her to be attacked by an assassin, after all, this plague had not yet been resolved.
“No need. I have my own subordinates. It’s late; you should all go and rest.”
After speaking, Yun Xiao turned to look at Liu Xing and Jing Yun, “Be careful tonight. That person’s martial arts are formidable. I fear they are not alone.”
Shangguan Lin and Yun Zhen exchanged a look and nodded at each other.
“Make arrangements immediately. Station guards everywhere, patrol diligently. Ensure those people are captured, and also ensure the safety of these patients. I fear those people might resort to desperate measures, and then it will be troublesome.”
Everyone dispersed. Yun Xiao, with her subordinates, headed towards the tents.
They had set up temporary tents, a distance away from the patients’ tents, to ensure they wouldn’t be infected.
The tents were not large, containing only a bed, a table, chairs, and a stand for a water basin, nothing else. Yun Xiao sat in a chair, raising her head to scan Liu Xing and Jing Yun, her gaze slightly dimmed.
“Be careful tonight. I fear the visitors are not friendly. The Xiliang people are not to be trifled with. Since they have infiltrated, they must be extremely capable, and there are quite a few of them.”
“Master, rest assured, we will protect you well.”
“You be careful, and please don’t get hurt,” Yun Xiao instructed with concern. She did not want them to get injured. They were her wings; her future flight would be impossible without them.
Liu Xing and Jing Yun retreated. Yun Xiao washed up and went to sleep, instructing Wan Wan to rest early as well. The several of them had indeed been very tired in recent days.
The night slowly deepened. Dark clouds obscured the moon, the stars vanished, and it began to blow. The wind grew stronger, shaking the leaves. The torches were long extinguished. A curved bolt of lightning flashed, striking the earth.
Torrential rain poured down from the sky, splashing countless droplets as it fell with a rustling sound.
Yun Xiao was abruptly woken, her eyes wide open in the dark tent. The wind blew through the seams, extinguishing the oil lamp.
This was destined to be a restless night.
But with such a commotion, why did Wan Wan not react at all? Yun Xiao reached out to push her, “Wan Wan, Wan Wan.”
But there was no response. Her heart pounding, she felt for her breathing. Her breaths were still there, indicating she had fainted. What was happening?
Her eyes widened as she scanned her surroundings. A familiar scent subtly reached her nostrils. He had arrived. Since he had found his way here, it seemed she knew it was him.
Ximen Yao’s image flashed in her mind. Her pupils suddenly turned cold, and she called out in a deep voice, “Come out. I know you are here.”
As soon as she spoke, a silver light flashed, and a sharp, piercing blade struck directly towards her. It wasn’t Mu Rong Chong, but an assassin intending to kill her.
Yun Xiao moved her body, about to evade, but a wave of silver light surged in the air, sweeping past. With a sudden surge, the person was flung away, falling heavily.
At this moment, shouts of fighting erupted outside the tent. Yun Xiao moved, ready to go out, when a white light flashed, and someone blocked her path, ordering imperiously, “Do not go out. It is very dangerous outside.”
Yun Xiao paid him no mind. Her heart was filled with concern for her father. If the Xiliang people couldn’t eliminate these patients, then taking a step back, they would definitely try to eliminate her father. Therefore, he was in extreme danger at this moment.
Even with Mu Qing and Mu Bai, those people had been hiding among the patients for some time, so they would be very familiar with them and would find ways.
Was her father in danger now?
Yun Xiao forcefully pushed the tall body blocking her way, but she had no internal energy. She knew how profound and unfathomable this man’s martial arts were. If he didn’t want her to leave, she couldn’t.
Yun Xiao suddenly raised her head, staring intently at those unfathomable eyes, and said faintly.
“Do me a favor. Ensure my father is safe, and any deceptions against me will be forgotten.”
Mu Rong Chong’s eyes were unfathomable, deep like the ocean, dark as the starless night sky, giving one a suffocating feeling.
Just as Yun Xiao thought he would refuse, he suddenly agreed. He extended his hand, pulled her into his embrace, and they soared into the air.
Yun Xiao struggled, “Go save my father, why are you taking me?”
“I’m worried about you.”
Outside the tent, thunder, rain, sounds of combat, and cries of agony mingled together.
Yun Xiao didn’t clearly hear what the man said. She looked up and saw sword light and shadows in the rain and mist.
Blood splashed out intermittently. The heavy rain washed away the thick bloodstains. The ground was smeared with red everywhere, a piercing sight.
Yun Xiao looked up and saw Liu Xing and Jing Yun, calling out in a deep voice, “Liu Xing, protect Wan Wan.”
If she wasn’t in the tent, and someone sneaked in and mistook the sleeping Wan Wan for herself, it would harm that girl.
Liu Xing and Jing Yun looked up and saw a flash of white light. They understood in their hearts that that person had arrived.
As long as he was here, their master would be safe. In recent days, they had somewhat realized that this person would not harm their master.
As Yun Xiao retracted her gaze, she saw Shangguan Lin and Yun Zhen. They were both leading their respective groups, fighting fiercely to protect the patients.
The people who appeared tonight were all exceptionally skilled and moved with neatness and order. It seemed to be an organized group. Their objective was undoubtedly to destroy Feng Ya Guan from within and seize the cities of Dong Qin.
It was just that they had been discovered, so the plan was implemented ahead of schedule.