Xu lunged into the air and headed towards the inner courtyard lake.
However, as soon as his body left the ground by a meter, he suddenly plummeted, crashing heavily onto the ground. He couldn't mobilize the inner energy within his body and felt extremely weak all over.
"Ah, save me, save me!"
Fire and water show no mercy, nor do they show any pity towards people. As Xu could not move, the fire quickly spread. A renowned first-rate master in the martial world writhed in agony, begging for mercy under the engulfing flames. In a moment, the pleas grew fainter, until finally, there was silence.
This sudden turn of events struck fear into everyone's hearts.
After using her ability, Nan Shiying's temples protested, feeling as if a Nezha was wreaking havoc inside her brain, causing her immense pain.
Fortunately, the pain came and went quickly, dissipating within moments.
Hmm, using her ability to burn people was still a bit strenuous. It seemed she needed more practice!
Wen Renfeng looked at her slightly frail retreating figure, feeling a chill blow down from his skull, making him feel utterly disheartened.
Why was she even more ferocious than a few days ago?
He couldn't afford to offend her, couldn't afford to offend her!
Those who had witnessed Nan Shiying's ferocity recalled the scene from that time, their faces turning paler. They were not particularly surprised, having already witnessed her methods. However, those who were unaware almost had their eyeballs pop out.
What kind of martial art was this?
What kind of technique was this?
She killed a first-rate master with just a snap of her fingers?
Were they watching a magic show?
As the flames gradually subsided, there was no sign of Xu on the ground, only a pile of human-shaped ashes and some scattered bone fragments.
Nan Shiying was a little stunned. No wonder she felt a bit drained just from burning someone; the temperature must have been at least eight hundred, if not a thousand degrees!
Looking at the Mad Saber Xu, who was almost burned to ashes, everyone's gaze towards Nan Shiying was filled with terror.
Even Wang Yining and Mei Sha suddenly stopped and retreated.
Mei Sha never imagined that this frail, scholarly-looking individual could be so terrifying. Even if their Ghost Fiend Gate's gate master were to personally arrive, they might not gain any advantage against this person.
When did such a master appear in this martial world?
Wait… wait… could she be the one who killed the楼主 of Ten Thousand Grottoes and Chi Zu?
Not only Mei Sha, but many others present had the same thought.
"Ghost Fiend Gate, Mei Sha? It's true that seeing is believing!"
Nan Shiying stepped over the pile of ashes, looked up at her, and said, "I heard you kidnapped Feng Quan. Tell me, can your life and Chi Sha's lives be exchanged for Feng Quan's life?"
"Chi Sha, retreat!"
Upon hearing Nan Shiying mention Feng Quan, Mei Sha's internal alarm bells went off.
The fact that the Ghost Fiend Gate had kidnapped Feng Quan was unknown to people in the martial world; only those in the imperial court knew about it. Although Mei Sha didn't know who this person was or her identity, judging by her displayed skills and imposing aura, she was no ordinary nobody.
This matter today might be ill-advised, so Mei Sha decisively issued a warning and turned to flee without a moment's hesitation.
A figure suddenly appeared behind Mei Sha. The sword's shadow was like lightning. A white light flashed before Mei Sha's eyes. As the light fell, she felt a pain in her neck.
"Leave a live one!"
As Nan Shiying's voice fell, the sword edge, which was about to sever Mei Sha's neck, suddenly retracted and then gently rested on Mei Sha's shoulder. Only then did everyone clearly see the figure of the person who had suddenly appeared and subdued the enemy with one move.
Mei Sha's expression changed drastically. She raised her hand to touch the bleeding wound. If that young man hadn't spoken so quickly, she would have already been dead.
Who were these people?
Mei Sha was profoundly shocked, but her gaze towards Ying Yi seemed to flow with a springlike tenderness.
Ghost Fiend Gate's Mei Sha, skilled in enchantment!
She could charm hearts and stir desires.
The sword in Ying Yi's hand suddenly pressed against her chin. His voice was like ice, cold and fierce, "I cannot disobey the young master's orders. I will not kill you, but I will disfigure your face."
Mei Sha's pupils constricted. Why did this man not fall under her spell immediately? Was his heart as hard as iron, or had her powers waned in her fear?
"One, two…"
Seeing that her charm had no effect, Ying Yi didn't waste further words with her and issued an ultimatum.
Mei Sha quickly averted her gaze, withdrew her seductive demeanor, and hid her alluring bone structure.
The sounds of fighting in the inner courtyard gradually came to an end. Ying Wu and Ying Liu, one on each side, escorted a man to the front courtyard.
Two of the ten Fiends of the Ghost Fiend Gate.
Mei Sha and Chi Sha were apprehended in public.
"Young Master, my relatives…"
Hui Jingxian's voice trembled, fearing to hear unfortunate news.
Nan Shiying glanced at Ying Wu. Ying Wu said, "Master Hui, please do not worry. Although the庄主's relatives were poisoned, it was not a swiftly fatal poison. It is likely that Chi Sha intended to force you to commit suicide by using your relatives. As for the assembled members of the manor, over a dozen of them have defected and have been executed by us. The rest have also been poisoned with the same substance."
Hearing that his relatives were not killed, Hui Jingxian's heart, which had been in his throat, first relaxed. Then, upon hearing they were poisoned, his newly relaxed heart clenched again.
"The antidote, since Chi Sha administered the poison, the antidote must be on him." Hui Jingxian spoke as he stepped forward to search. After taking a step, he stopped, turned to look at Nan Shiying, not daring to overstep, "Young Master…"
"There is no antidote!"
Chi Sha let out a cold laugh. "Hui Jingxian, they are all destined to die."
"If you are sensible and release me and Mei Sha, I might, out of great mercy, administer the antidote to them. Otherwise…"
"Pfft~"
Before Chi Sha could finish speaking, Xiao Man couldn't help but burst into laughter. She looked up at Nan Shiying, tears streaming from her eyes as she laughed, "Brother, listen, this is the funniest joke I've ever heard in my life. Someone actually said this in front of you, hahahaha, it's killing me, it's really killing me. I really want to hear what kind of miraculous poison he gave to the members of Ju De Manor to dare utter such boastful words, to threaten people, hahahaha. He's speaking to Master Hui openly, but actually threatening you. How is it so funny? This joke is enough for me to laugh for a year, hahaha, no one can resolve it, hahaha!"
Xiao Man clutched her stomach, laughing until her sides ached.
The onlookers watched Xiao Man, who was laughing uncontrollably, exchange glances with each other. They were all utterly bewildered. What was so funny about Chi Sha's words?
Not only Xiao Man, but Ying Wu and Ying Liu also chuckled.
"Young Master?" Hui Jingxian understood. This meant that the poison his relatives and the manor members had contracted could be resolved by the Young Master?
When Xiao Man had finished laughing, she stood up straight, tilted her head back, and asked Chi Sha, "Do you know who my brother is?"