Chapter 5: Mu Chenfeng vs. Di Shangmo

Lying under the bed, she sighed helplessly. The bed above her was still creaking incessantly. The intense movements and exaggerated cries left her completely speechless. However, having run all day, sleepiness washed over her, and she drifted off to sleep right there under the bed...

At midnight, when the night was at its deepest and quietest, the two people on the bed had finally fallen asleep, panting with exhaustion. Under the bed, Tang Xin opened her eyes, a faint smile curling the corners of her lips.

It was well past midnight, the time when people were in their deepest slumber. Even if that youth were still guarding outside, he would surely be unable to resist the drowsiness by now. This was the perfect opportunity for her to slip away.

She crawled out from under the bed, and seeing the two on the bed sleeping like dead pigs, she immediately opened the window and climbed out.

Mu Chenfeng, who had been guarding the perimeter without leaving, saw the dirty figure climb out of the window. He let out a cold snort and began walking toward her. This brothel was the only place in the vicinity to hide; she was quite clever to have snuck in and hidden for the night. If he hadn't been keeping watch, she really would have escaped.

"Phew! Finally got rid of that persistent guy."

She whispered to herself, slowly climbing down. Seeing that she was nearly at the ground, she let go and jumped. But the moment her feet touched the ground, she felt a gust of wind from a palm strike heading her way. The aura of danger hit her, causing her to instinctively roll aside.

Turning back, she saw a cold, stern youth standing in the moonlight. His temples were sharp as if cut by a knife, his brows were like ink paintings, and his exceptionally beautiful phoenix eyes were half-closed, emitting sparks of cold light. The soft moonlight spilled over him, making him look like a god. He was so handsome that even she, having seen countless beautiful men, felt stunned. For a moment, she stared at him, entranced, until the killing intent carried by those icy phoenix eyes fixed on her snapped her back to reality.

She had thought some handsome man had appeared, but it was that persistent, cold-faced youth again! She cursed under her breath, "Bastard! Are you trying to murder me?" As soon as the words left her lips, she took off, her feet moving as if they had wings.

Seeing her trying to escape again, Mu Chenfeng’s handsome face darkened. He flew toward her, his large hand reaching out like a claw. Just as he touched her tattered collar, she slipped away like an eel. He narrowed his long, slender phoenix eyes, a dangerous light flashing within them.

Tang Xin retreated rapidly and turned back to shout, "Stop! Don't come any closer, or I won't be polite!" Damn it, if she weren't completely empty-handed, she wouldn't be forced into this corner! No, she had to find time to forge a set of silver needles for self-defense.

"Not polite to me? Just you?"

His deep gaze swept over her with cold disdain, and he said contemptuously, "Ten of you wouldn't be a match for me!" With that, he flew forward, intent on capturing her.

"Again? Don't you know that a gentleman uses his words, not his fists?" She glared at him in exasperation and said, "Can't I just run? If you're capable, come and catch me! If you can catch me, that's your skill!" Hmph! She didn't believe he could catch her!

But the moment she moved, her collar was grabbed, and she was hoisted into the air. For a moment, she felt like dying.

Is this youth even human? Who has movement techniques that fast?

"Run? Weren't you very good at running?" Mu Chenfeng held her by the collar, leaving her dangling in mid-air with her feet off the ground. Looking at her dirty face, his handsome face was terrifyingly dark.

"Ah!"

Suddenly, she let out a piercing scream. Taking advantage of his momentary shock, she pressed her hands hard against the acupoints on his wrist.

Mu Chenfeng felt his wrist go numb, followed by a piercing pain. He involuntarily loosened his grip, and the little brat slipped from his hands, quickly retreating several meters away. Watching her escape his grasp once again, his cold, piercing gaze swept over her like thousand-year-old ice, chilling her to the bone and making her shiver.

"Hand it over!" His cold voice carried a heart-trembling killing intent as he stared at the dirty little thing in the night.

"I say, isn't there just a lousy prescription in that pouch of yours? Is it really worth chasing me like this?" She patted her chest, exhaled, and watched him warily.

"Hand it over!"

Seeing his killing intent growing stronger, she felt a sense of dread. She stepped back, spread her hands, and said helplessly, "It's gone."

"Gone?"

"Yeah! You're really too poor. I thought I'd borrow some silver from you, but there was only a lousy prescription inside. I didn't think it was useful, so I just tossed it into the river."

"A lousy prescription? And you threw it away?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Chenfeng’s killing intent erupted. His hand brushed his waist, and with a *swish*, a sharp, cold sword appeared, emitting a bloodthirsty glow in the night.

"Since it's gone, pay with your life!"

Seeing this, Tang Xin watched him vigilantly and tried to persuade him, "Don't scare me with that sword; killing people isn't fun." Damn! She forgot this wasn't the law-abiding society of the 21st century. If he really killed her, who would find the murderer for a beggar like her?

"Fun?" Mu Chenfeng swept a cold glance at her, his voice chilling to the bone. "Do you think I'm playing with you? Do you know how important that prescription is to me? And you threw it away?" He flicked his wrist, and a sharp sword arc slashed toward Tang Xin.

"Whoosh!"

The killing intent rushed toward her, and the sound of the sword energy brushed past her. She felt a sting on her face and felt something sliding down. Reaching up to touch it, she found warm blood flowing down her cheek. Her heart skipped a beat.

This guy is actually serious!

Anger flared in her chest. Damn it! How dare he hurt her! She hated pain the most and never let herself get hurt. Not only did this body already have several whip marks, but now this murderous youth had cut her face. She was absolutely furious!

Even if it was wrong of her to take his pouch, he didn't have to be so ruthless! If she had her silver needles now, she would definitely give him a taste of his own medicine!

"Die!"

As soon as the cold voice fell, his figure darted out like a ghost. The sword in his hand swept out waves of sharp energy. Tang Xin had no choice but to dodge everywhere, shouting, "Bastard! Stop it!"

Listening to the blade whistling past her, like a whirlwind sweeping the ground, she saw sword marks appearing on the ground after the wind passed, which made her heart jump with fear.

Do all the people in this place have such good skills? He was forcing her to jump around in panic. Although her life was hanging by a thread, she still had to admire the youth's beautiful swordsmanship.

"Brother, making things difficult for a child is truly not the act of a gentleman."

A gentle voice rang out in the night. Tang Xin felt a blue figure flash before her, and a youth in blue blocked her path. She was stunned as she looked at the suddenly appearing youth.

The youth wore a blue brocade robe, a jade belt around his waist, a fan tucked into his sash, and white silk boots on his feet. He had an extraordinary air, looking like a refined young nobleman. It was easy to guess he came from an impressive background.

She had always been a loner, and rarely did anyone stand in front of her. Since this youth didn't know her but was willing to intervene, her favor for him increased significantly. Someone without ability wouldn't dare meddle in this, so he must be able to hold his own against the cold youth. She quickly stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve.

"Handsome, dashing, and extraordinary kind hero, please save me! This person wants to kill me!" She used him as a shield, hiding behind him to avoid the cold youth's icy gaze.

Di Shangmo lowered his head slightly, looking in surprise at the little girl hiding behind him, and suddenly chuckled, "Hehe, little sister, you are truly interesting."