s words a little. If it were just them few westerners, they wouldn't stand a chance of taking the spirit maiden from the King of Beijiang.If they stay any longer, the Northern Border King will surely...At this moment, images of Shuai Shuai's eyes, resembling those of a queen, flashed through my mind. His movements noticeably slowed.

Just as he was stunned, the lantern suddenly attacked him with a rush. He didn't notice and allowed the lantern to successfully spread its poison dust. To avoid inhaling it, he could only dodge first.

Ke Ming's light left swiftly after sprinkling the poison powder. When Yun Si finally recovered, Ke Ming was nowhere to be seen. Even if he chased now, he wouldn't catch up.

His profound eyes followed the departing figure of Ming Deng, then after a moment's contemplation, he turned and headed back to his estate.

……

Although An Xuetang went to bed early that night, she didn't sleep well at all.

Fuzzy and groggy, with a dull ache in my stomach. I woke up drenched in sweat.ppen to them.Thus, the soldiers of the manor didn't even need to make a move. The people below scrambled to leave, afraid that if they were late, they would lose their lives.Watching the crowd dispers...