The man fainted on the spot.
At this moment, everyone was shocked.
Even Qing Mu Ye, who was usually composed in the face of danger, looked at Xiao Cheng with deep surprise.
Although loving someone was selfish and did not allow others to covet them, he saw and was shocked by Xiao Cheng's protection of Meng Jing Wei.
Back then, at the West Mountain Villa, when Meng Jing Wei was being pursued by Antina, it was Xiao Cheng who stood in front of Meng Jing Wei and saved her life.
Qing Mu Ye kept this debt in mind.
Being someone who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment, he also knew that he owed Tang Si a favor.
"Come, send Ling Chuan for medical treatment. You, secure the scene!"
He Ka Yan Yi, being as intelligent as he was, naturally knew that He Ka Ling Chuan had eaten something he shouldn't have, causing his current reaction.
He shifted his body, glancing at the people present, "Everyone, today's matter is very strange. No one is allowed to leave until it is investigated and clarified."
"How dare you lay a hand on my fifth brother. Investigate, investigate thoroughly!" He Ka Lian Nuo scolded, then pointed at Qing Mu Ye, "You, how dare you lay hands on a prince of the Hidden Tribe, lock him up!"
She did not mention Xiao Cheng, but specifically targeted Qing Mu Ye.
This was likely because Qing Mu Ye had previously rebuffed her.
"Is Young Master Lian Nuo abusing her authority?"
Meng Jing Wei stepped in front of Qing Mu Ye, "Or can your Hidden Tribe royalty cover the sky with one hand?" She pointed at He Ka Ling Chuan, who was being helped up by soldiers, "In full view of everyone, he, He Ka Ling Chuan, attempted to violate me. He is my bodyguard, and it was within his duty."
She was still dizzy, but to force herself to stay conscious, she clenched her hands at her sides. The nails of her left hand dug into her palm, and the pain kept her mind clear.
The only thing she couldn't control was the weakness that pervaded her body.
"Even if he made the first move, it wasn't for a mere bodyguard to act!"
"Heh, absurd." Meng Jing Wei sneered, "Or should he have insulted me before being dealt with? Then you should be glad for He Ka Ling Chuan, if my bodyguard hadn't beaten him, he would have reported to the netherworld by now."
"Enough," He Ka Yan Yi raised his hand to stop them. "Come, escort them to the palace to rest, and find someone to inspect the scene."
Thus, the group was taken into the palace and each assigned a room to rest.
Perhaps to prevent the mastermind from colluding, each person was assigned a room and guarded by someone.
He Ka Yan Yi promised that they would be released before midnight.
Meng Jing Wei was worried about Qing Mu Ye, but Qing Mu Ye shook his head at her, signaling her not to worry, so she couldn't say anything more.
Little did she know, as soon as Qing Mu Ye parted ways with Meng Jing Wei, he was directly taken away and brought to a side hall.
The Hidden Tribe's royal palace was grand and magnificent, and the side halls were equally luxurious and ostentatious, resplendent with riches.
Qing Mu Ye was led into a side hall by two soldiers. He stood in the side hall, and after a moment, He Ka Lian Nuo appeared.
He Ka Lian Nuo held a snakeskin whip in her right hand, gently tapping it in her left palm as she walked towards Qing Mu Ye, circling him and appraising him.
Crack!
She suddenly flicked the whip, and the whip sliced through the air, emitting a piercing sound.
"Who exactly are you?" she asked.
Qing Mu Ye lazily raised his eyelids, glanced at He Ka Lian Nuo, "Your lady's bodyguard."
His calm answer revealed nothing.
Yet, it was precisely that composure that further piqued He Ka Lian Nuo's curiosity.
She gripped the whip in her hand, moved to face Qing Mu Ye, and used the whip to lift his chin. "You probably don't know what I'm best at, do you?"
A confident smile spread across her exotic face. "I am best at disguise."