The moment this thought surfaced, Ye Tingyan's face turned ashen.
"Feng Wuxi, you dare to scheme against this prince!"
"Your Second Highness is being too harsh. I'm merely reciprocating your hospitality."
Compared to what he had done to Feng Yue Li, this was insignificant.
"Hmph!"
A fleeting look of malice crossed Ye Tingyan's face as he waved his hand, "Release the arrows!"
Arrows flashed with a cold gleam, raining down from the sky. Everyone drew their weapons to defend themselves, and Feng Yin Wan also took out silver needles.
Amidst the volley of arrows, Feng Wuxi and Yu Che exchanged a look. Then, using their internal energy, they repelled the arrows and swiftly attacked Ye Tingyan.
"Stop him for me!"
Besides the archers, Ye Tingyan was also accompanied by guards. Although Feng Wuxi was skilled in martial arts, fighting against a group of them prevented him from getting close to Ye Tingyan.
"Act!"
This command was directed at Yu Che.
Earlier, when he made his move, a faint green luminescence had already gathered at Yu Che's fingertips. Now, upon hearing the command, he murmured a few incantations. The蛊 worms that Feng Yin Wan had seen earlier immediately flew out of the fish basket at his waist.
"You actually hired a Gu master!"
Ye Tingyan knew how troublesome Gu worms were. He snatched a bow from a guard, nocked an arrow, and shot it towards Yu Che.
Yu Che was still gathering energy, and Feng Yin Wan was not far from him. Seeing this, she immediately called out a warning.
"Be careful!"
The arrow tore through the air with a whistling sound, aimed directly at Yu Che's forehead.
Feng Yin Wan's eyes narrowed. Just as she was about to shoot her silver needles, the Gu worms rapidly coiled into a ball in mid-air, precisely blocking the arrow before instantly devouring it into ash.
Feng Yin Wan watched, secretly astonished.
Did these Gu worms possess such great power?
His arrow unsuccessful, Ye Tingyan's brow furrowed tightly. He immediately shot several more arrows, all of which were blocked by the Gu worms.
Seeing that he could do nothing to them, Ye Tingyan retreated into the ranks of his men.
"Fetch a fire starter and burn these insects to death for me!"
They absolutely could not let them get close!
The speed at which his subordinates retrieved the fire starter was clearly slower than the speed at which the Gu worms were flying.
Seeing that they could no longer resist, and the guards fighting Feng Wuxi were also on the verge of defeat, Ye Tingyan's eyes hardened. He moved with incredible speed, unseen by everyone, and attacked Feng Yin Wan.
"Careful!"
The moment Feng Wuxi's voice rang out, Ye Tingyan was already upon her.
Feng Yin Wan was prepared. Silver needles shot out from her fingertips, one after another, all striking Ye Tingyan's vital pressure points.
This time, he had walked right into a trap!
The last time he saw her was in Jiangzhou. She looked frail, not like someone who practiced martial arts.
Caught off guard by this turn of events, Ye Tingyan's body stiffened. In the next instant, his right hand shot up again, precisely gripping Feng Yin Wan's throat.
"Jiang Wan!"
The situation had changed too suddenly. Feng Yin Wan's beautiful eyes widened in surprise, but she caught a glimpse of a dark silver glint from his collar.
He was wearing a protective heart armor!
Ye Tingyan keenly noticed her look of surprise.
"Didn't expect this, did you? Hmph, no matter how sharp your silver needles are, they can't penetrate this secret silver woven soft heart armor!"
The force of the needles was largely absorbed, and they hadn't even grazed his skin.
Tightening his grip on her throat, Ye Tingyan looked around and declared with pride.
"Don't move, all of you."
At the same time, Feng Wuxi broke through the guards' obstruction. Before he could advance, Ye Tingyan's hand on Feng Yin Wan's neck tightened again.
"I told you all not to move!"
He applied real force, and even through his mask, Feng Yin Wan's pale face was visible.
Seeing this, Feng Wuxi's eyes darkened, and he immediately stopped.
"Tell your men to stop!"
The fighting was still ongoing. Ye Tingyan's archers had already been routed. Compared to the experts from Wuxi Pavilion, they were completely outmatched in close combat.
Seeing Feng Wuxi's delay in calling a halt, he increased the force of his grip.
"Hurry!"
Feng Wuxi pursed his lips and said with a grim expression.
"Stop."
The commotion around them instantly ceased. However, Ye Tingyan remained displeased.
"And him, recall the Gu worms. Don't try to play tricks on me!"
Behind him, Yu Che was stealthily approaching, controlling a Gu worm. Unexpectedly, as soon as it got close, it was cut down by Ye Tingyan's sleeve knife. He had no choice but to stop his actions.
Ye Tingyan scanned his surroundings warily and then spoke again.
"Have your men prepare swift horses to escort me out of the manor. No one is allowed to follow secretly, or I will kill her immediately!"
The area outside the manor was already surrounded by the elite cavalry. If he wanted to escape, he could only rely on Feng Yin Wan as a hostage.
To his surprise, Feng Wuxi replied calmly.
"Lir's condition has already improved. Does the Second Prince believe this Lord would still care about the life of a divine physician?"
"Divine physician?"
Ye Tingyan snorted coldly. "Is Pavilion Master Feng taking me for a fool?"
With a sharp flick of his sleeve knife, Feng Yin Wan's mask fell off.
Ye Tingyan glanced at it, his expression of triumph growing even more pronounced.
"It's just as I suspected!"
"I've long had my suspicions! Both divine physicians, both skilled in acupuncture, the timing of Jiang Wan's appearance and Feng Yin Wan's disappearance is too coincidental!"
"Am I correct, Princess Mo?"