Li Ying and Scorpion Heart, Chapter Twelve: Assassination

"Master Qi, it's an honor to have you grace us with my presence today!" Luo Jingwen greeted Ren Dongjie and Qi Nanzhi with a smile, politely leading them into the hall.

Two tables of food and drink were already neatly set, and the guests and hosts were sitting at the tables drinking tea and chatting. This kind of occasion should have been lively, but everyone seemed preoccupied, exchanging only perfunctory words, creating a rather oppressive atmosphere.

As soon as Ren Dongjie entered, Fang Wanping's eyes lit up, giving him a flirtatious wink without any attempt at concealment. Her bright eyes seemed to be magnetically drawn to him; if they weren't in front of everyone, she might have immediately jumped into his arms, clinging to his neck and acting coquettishly!

Ren Dongjie chuckled, about to speak, when he suddenly noticed a young woman sitting in the corner, wearing a pale yellow blouse, her charming face subtly radiating spring—it was Li Yan, whom he had lost contact with a few days ago!

He was startled, his eyes lighting up with surprise. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Li Yan, where have you been? I've been thinking about you constantly..." As he spoke, he reached for her hand, wanting to pull her into his arms and cherish her.

Li Yan's cheeks flushed, and she instinctively shrank back, whispering, "Young Master Ren, hello! This...this is my husband..."

Ren Dongjie was taken aback, only then noticing the distinguished-looking middle-aged man standing beside her. He wore a simple, clean long robe, his appearance was impeccably groomed, and he wore a kind and approachable smile, yet his eyes held a righteous and awe-inspiring air. His mind raced, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "You're Wei Tianying... Master Wei?"

The middle-aged man stepped forward and said humbly, "I dare not accept such praise! I am indeed Wei Tianying. My wife told me that she was fortunate enough to receive your care recently, which prevented her from suffering so much hardship on the martial world! I am deeply grateful for your kindness!" He then bowed deeply to him.

Ren Dongjie hurriedly returned the bow, his face flushing. Two months ago, he had an unexpected encounter with Li Yan and learned that she had run away from home after arguing with her husband. He then volunteered to accompany her on her journey through the martial world. He found Li Yan to be beautiful and charming with a curvaceous figure, and, driven by lust, he pursued and seduced her relentlessly, eventually managing to get her into bed. However, he wasn't shameless enough to be completely brazen, and seeing Wei Tianying sincerely thank him, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Sitting at the other end, Tang Gang suddenly said coldly, "Young Master Ren's ability to take care of women is known throughout the martial arts world! How meticulous and gentle he is! He almost wants to take on the responsibilities of a husband as well! Entrusting your wife to him is indeed an extremely clever idea!"

Wei Tianying's expression changed slightly, then he smiled faintly, "Young Master Tang is really joking! A few days ago, someone falsely claimed that the Shenfeng Gang had kidnapped my wife, but in fact, she had already been escorted back to my side by Brother Fu. What was the purpose of this person spreading false information? Was it just to play a prank?"

Luo Jingwen waved his hand and said, "These things can be discussed later! You are all prominent figures in the martial arts world. Since you have come to our gang as guests, you should naturally eat and drink your fill first. Now that everyone has arrived, please take your seats!" The feasting

and drinking began! At first, everyone remembered that the solemn memorial ceremony was tomorrow night, and there were several women sitting next to them, so they all restrained themselves from being presumptuous. But after a few rounds of hot wine, everyone gradually shed their usual masks, their words and actions becoming somewhat unrestrained.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, two alluring women dressed in sheer gauze arrived gracefully, smiling and serving wine and food to everyone. Clad in red and green, their fragrance wafting through the air, their breasts and buttocks seemingly intentionally brushing against the men's arms and shoulders, teasing their primal instincts, creating an atmosphere of boundless springtime. However, if anyone couldn't control their lust and reached out to grab their curvaceous bodies, they would playfully flirt and run away, their expressions mischievous and adorable.

"Huh? What are you doing here..." Ren Dongjie looked at them more and more, finding them increasingly familiar. After a long while, he suddenly remembered that these two women were the courtesans who had ambushed him at the "Fengyue Xiaozhu" that day; one of them had even tightly gripped his penis, almost causing him to be severely injured by Zuo Leidong's sword.

"Hehe, I thought Young Master Ren was so busy that he had forgotten about us sisters!" The woman in the light red dress smiled and said, "I wonder when Young Master Ren will be able to find some time to visit us again?"

Ren Dongjie coughed and said with a wry smile, "Well? I'm afraid... I'm afraid I won't be able to find the time recently."

Another woman in the light green dress said with a coquettish laugh, "There are so many beautiful women in the main camp, Young Master Ren must be extremely busy, hehe... But you must take care of your health, if you get too tired, I'll be very worried."

Ren Dongjie stammered awkwardly, he dared not look at Fang Wanping and Li Yan's expressions, nor did he dare to meet their gazes. All he could do now was stuff his mouth with food and wine.

"Young Master Ren has no time, so how about I, Young Master Qi, keep you company?" Qi Nanzhi suddenly raised his wine cup and smiled at the two courtesans. "My body is even stronger than his; I can't break down no matter how much I exert myself. Would you two ladies be interested in giving it a try?"

The woman in red giggled and said charmingly, "If Hero Qi would do us the honor, that would be wonderful. We sisters will do our best to make sure you have a great time! We only hope that when you leave 'The Pavilion of Love and Lust,' you will still be as strong and vigorous as ever!"

Qi Nanzhi laughed loudly, "The ancients would risk their lives to accompany a gentleman; I, Qi Nanzhi, would risk my life to accompany a beauty! In truth, life is so short; as long as one can have a night of pleasure ..." "Even if I die a emaciated death the next day, it'll be more than enough!" He paused, then added, "May I ask your names?"

The woman in green's bright eyes already showed appreciation, and she smiled sweetly, "Her name is Wei Hong, and mine is Yi Cui! Our names are rather common, I hope you'll forgive us, Master Qi!"

Qi Nanzhi clapped his hands, "Good! Good names!" He tapped his chopsticks on the table and, oblivious to everyone else, began to sing loudly: "With Wei Hong and Yi Cui, let's indulge in romance and live a life of pleasure! Youth is fleeting, why exchange fleeting fame for quiet drinking and singing!"

His singing wasn't melodious at all, but it was filled with a sense of vicissitude and sorrow, as if telling of the loneliness and feelings deep within his heart. As a wandering knight-errant, he could drink heartily, fight heartily, and indulge in sensual pleasures, but his youthful years and passionate heart were slowly slipping away in these boring days. Did he truly feel happy? Was he truly "fulfilled"?

Wei Tianying had been listening quietly, but then sighed and said, "When you're in the martial world, you're inevitably burdened by fleeting fame! Who in this world can truly be so carefree as to easily give up the reputation they've worked so hard to earn?"

Ren Dongjie smiled slightly, about to smooth things over, when a servant-looking boy suddenly entered. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, the boy deftly slipped a neatly folded square box into Ren Dongjie's hand and then quietly withdrew.

A thought struck Ren Dongjie, and he secretly opened the box. On it was painted an antique-style pavilion, with scattered raindrops drifting beside it.

"Listening to the Rain Pavilion! This is clearly Listening to the Rain Pavilion!" Ren Dongjie pondered for a moment, then pushed his cup away, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and laughed heartily, "Gentlemen, I'm not a good drinker, so I'll take my leave now! Please forgive me!" Without waiting for the guests to stop him, he hurriedly left.

Wei Tianying stared at his retreating figure, and said in surprise, "I've always heard that Young Master Ren has an excellent capacity for alcohol, how come he's drunk so quickly today?"

Qi Nanzhi laughed and said, "It's not the wine that makes people drunk, it's the person who makes them drunk, it's the beauty that makes people bewitched! He's not really drunk, he's just looking for an excuse to have fun... Come on, let's ignore him and drink to our hearts' content!"

The banquet lasted for a full hour before it ended. After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, the guests burped and picked their toothpicks before returning to their rooms to rest.

Qi Nanzhi, his face flushed, grabbed the slender hands of Wei Hong and Yi Cui in each hand, and slurred, "You two little...little girls, you said you were going to...you were going to make me unable to get out of bed, what? Now...are you scared? Don't...dare to come..."

Wei Hong and Yi Cui giggled in unison, "Who's scared? You're the one who's too scared to come! Come on, let's go try it out at our place right now..."

Qi Nanzhi chuckled, pinched their cheeks, and said, "Fine...let's go! Let's see...who's lying on the ground begging for mercy in the end..."

Wei Hong, with her seductive charm... Swaying her hips, she sweetly said, "With your skills, Master Qi, we'll be the ones begging for mercy! Please, show some mercy then..."

Before Qi Nanzhi could answer, Yi Cui suddenly reached between his legs and grabbed him, laughing lewdly, "Oh dear, Master Qi is so impatient! You want it already..."

Qi Nanzhi, fueled by alcohol, could no longer control himself. He stretched out his arms and suddenly grabbed the two women like an eagle catching chicks, strode into an empty room, roughly threw them onto the soft bed, and then pounced on them 　　like a hungry tiger.

********** ... 　　Seeing Ren Dongjie enter, a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face. She stood up and curtsied, saying, "Young Master Ren, you've finally arrived! I've been looking for this opportunity to see you for many days!" 　　Ren Dongjie's heart warmed, and he couldn't help but say, "Madam Ling, I've also been anticipating this meeting for many days. Ever since I had the honor of witnessing your unparalleled beauty last time, I've been unable to forget you and couldn't control my feelings. I wish I could be by your side day and night!" 　　Madam Ling smiled faintly and said softly, "What good is it to be with a woman like me whose youth has faded? I'm afraid you'll become like my husband, losing interest in everything within a few years..." 　　"How can you say that your youth has faded, Madam, you are so radiant?" Ren Dongjie's eyes widened as 　　he said seriously, "Judging from your temperament and appearance, Madam still looks like a newlywed. Judging from your figure and posture alone, Madam is like a young girl who has just come of age!" Madam Ling's pretty face turned crimson instantly, not only from his words but also from the intense gaze in his eyes. She suddenly realized that his gaze was fixed on her high, firm breasts, and that unrestrained and burning gaze seemed to penetrate her clothes and see directly into her naked, exquisite body. 　　"Young Master Ren!" She glared at him with a hint of anger, her tone slightly reproachful. "This lowly concubine has a husband. How...how could you say such frivolous things to me?" 　　"A few words like that are considered frivolous?" Ren Dongjie blinked, then chuckled. "If Madam knew what I was thinking, she would probably berate me mercilessly!" 　　Madam Ling's face flushed even more. She spat lightly, biting her lip and whispering, "What good things can you men possibly be thinking? You don't need to say it; I can guess it!" 　　Seeing this usually elegant and graceful beauty suddenly become shy, her expression revealing the alluring charm of a mature young woman, Ren Dongjie's lust was aroused. He couldn't help but lean forward, grab her soft, boneless hand, and kiss it loudly. 　　"Ah..." Madam Ling was caught off guard, suddenly taken advantage of. She felt her hand being held tightly by him, and being rubbed against his warm, moist lips. She was both ashamed and anxious, her mind a jumble of confusion, and she couldn't help but cry out. 　　Ren Dongjie laughed heartily, and with a slight twist of his wrist, easily pulled Madam Ling into his arms. He lowered his head, carefully admiring this exceptionally beautiful woman. At this moment, the two were so close that he could clearly see the smooth, jade-like skin on her pretty face, and he could directly smell her fragrant breath, as sweet as orchids and musk. 　　"You... what do you want to do?" Although Madam Ling was still trying to maintain her composure, her voice was already trembling slightly, and her beautiful eyes revealed a look of panic. The masculine scent, mixed with the smell of alcohol and sweat, rushed into her nostrils, making her heart pound like a deer's, and her legs so weak that she could hardly stand, as if she might collapse into his arms at any moment. 　　“I don’t want to think about anything…” Ren Dongjie slowly cupped her rosy cheeks, his lips lightly nibbling at her delicate, rounded earlobe, and whispered, “Look, the sunshine is so bright, the spring breeze so gentle, a wandering vagabond suddenly has the chance to embrace a woman he’s long admired! What do you think he’d want to do?” 　　“You’re quite frank!” Madam Ling desperately hardened her face, struggling to resist the increasingly intense tingling pleasure on her earlobe, and coldly said, “You really are exactly as the legend says, a shameless lecher who doesn’t hide his lustful instincts!” 　　Ren Dongjie’s lips suddenly left her pretty face, his gaze fixed intently on her angry eyes, and he said seriously, “Isn’t it better to be frank? Does Madam want me to be like others, secretly plotting to make you my mortal enemy while pretending to be a hypocrite in front of you?” 　　He laughed heartily. "If that's the case," he said confidently. "Madam could easily entrust her fate to you gentlemen. Why go to such lengths to summon me?" 　　Madam Ling's delicate body trembled, as if struck in a vital spot, revealing a vulnerable expression. She murmured, "So... Young Master Ren has already guessed why I summoned you..." 　　Ren Dongjie said leisurely, "Of course. If I hadn't guessed that Madam must have a favor to ask of me, how could I dare to be so presumptuous?" As he spoke, he reached out and wrapped his arm around her perfectly proportioned waist. 　　Unexpectedly, Madam Ling neither resisted nor rebuked him. She remained silent, her face flushed, for a long while before whispering, "Young Master Ren, I've been very uneasy. I have a feeling that great danger will occur during tomorrow night's memorial ceremony. Will you... will you really protect me every step of the way?" 　　Ren Dongjie smiled, slowly tightening his arms around her, and said resolutely, "As long as I, Ren, am alive, I will never allow the murderer to harm a single hair on your head!" 　　Madam Ling sighed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her heart. She frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood on tiptoe, gently pressing her firm, rounded breasts against Ren Dongjie's arm, and mustered her courage to say, "Young Master Ren, I need you to exert so much effort and risk your life to protect me. But... but I really can't afford a large reward. If... if you really like me, then take me as payment..." 　　As soon as she finished speaking, her body suddenly became burning hot, and her entire voluptuous figure began to tremble uncontrollably. In that instant, the long-suppressed desire of a mature and beautiful woman erupted, as if a sharp knife had completely pierced through her reserved and noble shell. 　　How many men in the world could resist such temptation? Ren Dongjie, his passion burning, picked up Madam Ling and strode towards the soft couch… 　　Suddenly, shouts and curses echoed from downstairs, and a rough, boisterous voice came up: “Is that brat surnamed Ren up there… Get out of the way… I need to keep an eye on this lecherous wolf…” 　　It was Lu Dahong’s voice! It sounded like he was with a lot of people, and they were about to break into the top floor! 　　Madam Ling’s face paled, and she struggled to get down from the floor, trembling as she said, “Young Master Ren, you… you… you hurry…” 　　“Don’t worry! I won’t make things difficult for you, Madam!” Ren Dongjie kissed her cherry lips and chuckled softly, “I can collect this payment later, but you will have to repay me with interest then, do you agree?”

Madam Ling was already completely flustered and could only nod noncommittally. Ren Dongjie was secretly amused, made a face, and used his lightness skill to quietly slip out of another window.

************

After leaving Tingyu Tower, Ren Dongjie returned to his room and had a good sleep. He hadn't forgotten that Ling Shaoyun had invited him to meet at "Green Jade Hall" at midnight. Without proper rest, dealing with this passionate young woman would be harder than climbing to heaven!

When he woke up, the sky outside the window was full of stars, and it looked like midnight was approaching. So our self-proclaimed playboy casually straightened his clothes and walked confidently towards his destination.

"Green Jade Hall" was located in the southwest corner of the main altar, surrounded by flowers of all kinds and tall, vigorous ancient pines. What a delightful sight it would be to undress a girl in such a place, gently breaking the seal of her virginity!

Ren Dongjie smiled involuntarily at the thought. He quickened his pace and soon arrived at his destination. The first thing he saw was a vast expanse of chrysanthemums swaying gently in the autumn breeze.

On this moonless night, the colors of the flowers were indistinct. But who could resist the intoxicating fragrance wafting through the air?

Ren Dongjie was already intoxicated, especially when he saw the beautiful figure sitting among the flowers; he almost collapsed to the ground.

What a slender, graceful, and curvaceous back it was! Her thin clothes were already half-undone, revealing her snow-white shoulders. Her jet-black hair cascaded down like satin, reaching her incredibly slender waist. Although her face hadn't turned yet, it already possessed a breathtaking beauty. Whether it be flowers or stars, they all paled in comparison to her.

Ren Dongjie's heart pounded. He had never imagined that Ling Shaoyun, this willful and mischievous girl, possessed such breathtaking, naturally beautiful grace—so different from her usual carefree and lively personality!

He slowly walked behind her, gazing at her with admiration and appreciation. She clearly heard his footsteps, yet refused to turn around, deliberately pulling her clothes down further, revealing more of her snow-white skin! Her dazzling beauty was like a series of shimmering lights, drifting and echoing between heaven and earth.

Strangely, in that instant, Ren Dongjie felt no lust whatsoever! Yes, his heart was suddenly filled with a love for beautiful things, not naked lust! He hoped this perfect scene could be preserved forever in his mind, leaving him with some wonderful memories for his destined lonely old age.

After what seemed like an eternity, Ren Dongjie finally smiled, saying, "It's very windy. Even if you want to show off your figure to me, you shouldn't catch a cold so easily!" As he spoke, he took off his coat and gently draped it over the girl's back.

Just then, the girl suddenly turned around and tightly hugged his waist. Ren Dongjie was startled, and before he could react, he felt a soft, delicate body press against his, her flushed face burying itself deeply in his chest.

"Hold me tight..." She bit his firm muscles, her moist, slippery lips lingering and kissing, murmuring a few indistinct syllables, the sound both passionate indulgence and painful groans... And her high, firm breasts were already pressed against his legs, rubbing intimately, those two incredibly elastic mounds bringing him wave after wave of intense pleasure!

With a "whoosh," she almost frantically pulled down his pants, her slender hand pulling out his hard penis. Her lips parted, slowly moving forward to envelop most of his shaft…

Ren Dongjie's brain went blank, as if all the blood had rushed to his head. But even in this extreme excitement, he retained a sliver of clarity!

– Was she doing this because she loved him, or because she was too empty and lonely, hoping for a man to keep her company?

– Could they still enjoy each other's company under such circumstances?

He sighed, then gently but firmly pushed her away, softly saying, "Miss Ling, I…"

He had only uttered five words when his face suddenly changed, becoming extremely ugly! He suddenly realized that this girl was not Ling Shaoyun!

– This bold girl who had taken his penis into her mouth was actually the aloof "Ice Beauty" Han Bing!

Ren Dongjie was truly stunned this time, staring blankly as he stammered, "You... how could it be you..."

Han Bing's pretty face darkened, and she spat out the engorged penis angrily, sneering, "Then who do you think I am?"

Ren Dongjie immediately realized he had said the wrong thing. The thing a girl can least tolerate is a man mistaking her for another woman while they are being intimate!

"I... I don't..." he stammered, trying to explain, when Han Bing suddenly jumped up, her slender hands rising to deliver two sharp slaps to his face. She then turned and ran away without looking back.

"Miss Bing, listen to me..." Ren Dongjie rubbed his aching cheek, only managing to take one step before stopping, because he discovered that his lower body was naked—not only naked, but also quite "energetic"!

A man who is too "energetic" is often unable to walk. He could only sigh deeply, pull his trousers back up, and slowly turn to leave…

Suddenly, he froze, as if magically frozen in place, unable to move even a finger!

A young girl stood about three zhang behind him among the flowers and trees, her pure white dress fluttering in the night wind, but her pretty face was even paler than the dress, devoid of any color!

“Miss Ling!” Ren Dongjie couldn’t help but call out. He wished there was a hole in the ground he could disappear into; he was too ashamed to face her heartbroken and disappointed gaze.

Ling Shaoyun stood there, staring at him blankly with her bright, beautiful eyes, unblinking for a long time, until crystal tears streamed down her cheeks.

"Now I realize...you're this kind of man." Tears streamed down her face as she choked out, "You said you'd help me fight, but you're friends with that bad guy! I...I invited you here for a secret rendezvous, and you were flirting with another woman, and...and you deliberately let me see..."

Ren Dongjie took a few steps forward, forcing a bitter smile. "I didn't mean to be intimate with her, it really was...I mistook her for someone else..."

Ling Shaoyun's lips trembled with anger as she shouted, "So you just went along with it, having your fun first, is that it?"

Ren Dongjie took two more steps forward, grabbed her hand, and said softly, "Listen to me..."

"I don't want to hear it!" Ling Shaoyun flew into a rage, slapping him twice across the face. With two sharp "slaps," she shook off his grasp, covered her face with her hands, and ran back the way she came, sobbing.

Ren Dongjie shook his head in frustration. He suddenly felt like a complete idiot tonight, his problem-solving skills even worse than a naive young man just starting out in love!

"Looks like I really need to train harder!" he said with a self-deprecating smile. "A knife that isn't sharpened often will rust, and love that isn't spoken often will fall behind—these two sayings are indeed irrefutable truths!" 　　The

sky was pitch black, and the starlight was dim. Our young master Ren had arrived here full of enthusiasm and excitement, but now he could only return to his room dejectedly, his face covered in slap marks.

The solemn and dignified mourning hall was filled with a heavy and sorrowful atmosphere. The ceremony to pay respects to Chief Jiang and the "Eight White-Clad Sword Maidens" had been underway for over an hour.

Of the six leaders of the Shenfeng Gang, only Kong Wei and Luo Jingwen were in the hall to greet the mourners; the others, each leading their men, guarded the most important passageways to the main headquarters.

Several prominent martial arts figures from the Jiangnan region were respectfully bowing before the coffin. Some were skilled with spears, others with swords, but at this moment, they were all empty-handed, without their usual weapons.

"To ensure Madam Ling's safety, no one entering the Shenfeng Gang headquarters tonight is allowed to bring weapons!" This was Kong Wei's order! An order

as firm as a mountain, not a joke! Only four people were granted exceptions—"Iron-Necked Judge" Fu Heng, "Benevolent Hero" Wei Tianying, "Thousand-Handed Arhat" Tang Gang, and "Eagle Claw Divine Constable" Sun Yuanfu!

As for Ren Dongjie and Qi Nanzhi? Since neither of them uses weapons, there's no need to worry about it!

"I really don't understand how your luck could have turned so bad?" Qi Nanzhi nudged Ren Dongjie's shoulder with his elbow and chuckled softly, "It's such a coincidence that you bumped into two girls at the same time, and both of them were angry with you, hehe..."

Ren Dongjie sighed, gazing at Han Bing standing on the other side of the mourning hall. She still had that cold and arrogant expression, her mature and alluring body wrapped in a wide robe. If you didn't see it with your own eyes, it would be hard to believe that her body could also be aroused by desire, and that her stubborn little mouth could also suck on a man's penis...

“I have a feeling that last night’s events weren’t a coincidence!” Ren Dongjie stroked his chin thoughtfully. “Perhaps Han Bing was deliberately waiting there; she wanted to ruin my plans with Miss Ling!”

Qi Nanzhi shook his head. “Impossible! How did she know Miss Ling had arranged to meet you at ‘Green Jade Hall’?”

Just as Ren Dongjie was about to speak, he suddenly saw four lean men in gray shirts, their faces somber, walk into the mourning hall with monotonous, mechanical steps, looking like four walking corpses.

They came to the coffin and bowed deeply several times. Then the man in the lead picked up several bundles of incense from the offering table, lit them, and silently placed them into the incense burner.

Kong Wei raised his thick eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "Which sect do you four friends belong to? Please forgive my poor eyesight, I cannot recognize you at this moment!"

The leading man said sorrowfully, "My four brothers and I belong to no sect. We received great kindness from Chief Jiang in the past, which we have no way to repay. We were shocked to hear of our benefactor's passing recently and are deeply saddened. We have come to offer incense before his spirit to express our gratitude. Alas, we only hope that our benefactor

is in the netherworld..." As he rambled on, he fiddled with the sand in the incense burner. When he said the word "in the netherworld," he suddenly waved his hands, and a large handful of gray dust shot out from his palms, flying straight towards Madam Ling, who was standing on the left.

This sudden change caught everyone off guard. Madam Ling had no time to dodge and was instantly covered in dust, her white robe speckled with dirt. Dozens of Shenfeng Gang members roared and charged from all directions, their swords flashing as they attacked the four.

Kong Wei and Luo Jingwen, disregarding their own attacks, rushed to Madam Ling's side to check her injuries, anxiously asking, "How are you? How are you feeling, sister-in-law? Was the hidden weapon poisoned?"

Madam Ling smiled calmly, her elegant and dignified demeanor despite the perilous situation, and said softly, "I'm not injured! I'm just covered in soot, and it's very itchy!"

Kong Wei calmed down slightly and turned to observe the battle. He saw Ling Shaoyun wielding a long sword, fiercely fighting a man in gray, while the other gang members surrounded the three. Han Bing, however, seemed indifferent, staring blankly at the rooftop. Shi Yun stood helplessly in a corner, her small face filled with fear, unsure of what to do.

Luo Jingwen opened his folding fan and coldly shouted, "Shameless scoundrels, why don't you surrender?" He flashed into the fray, his fan radiating a powerful force as he deflected two of the gray-clad men. He fought two against one, yet remained composed and at a disadvantage. However, Ling Shaoyun was in dire straits. Despite the assistance of her many subordinates, she couldn't withstand the ruthless and fierce punches of her opponents.

At this moment, none of the leaders were in the hall, and experts like Fu Heng and Wei Tianying were patrolling outside. Only Ren Dongjie and Qi Nanzhi could hold off the four assassins. But for some unknown reason, the two stood by smilingly, watching the fight without offering any assistance.

Kong Wei shouted, "Young Master Ren, Hero Qi, please protect Madam Ling and escort her to the second floor. We dare not trouble you with this matter!" Before his words were finished, he leaped forward and deflected Ling Shaoyun's opponent.

Ren Dongjie nodded and said in a low voice, "I've never been very interested in fighting villains, but when it comes to protecting beautiful women, my spirits immediately lift."

Qi Nanzhi murmured, "Not bad, not bad. A hero rescuing a beauty is exactly the kind of righteous act we heroes love to perform."

The two smiled at each other and jumped to Madam Ling's side. Their faces simultaneously showed expressions of righteous indignation as they solemnly said, "Madam, please rest assured, even if we lose our lives, we will not let the assassin's plot succeed."

Madam Ling looked at these "heroes" and didn't know whether to be annoyed or amused. She lowered her head shyly, her cheeks flushed, and said, "I...I'm covered in dust, I want...I want to change my clothes..."

Ren Dongjie quickly said, "Madam, please go upstairs to change. With the two of us here to protect you, we guarantee no one will disturb you!"

Madam Ling gave him a sweet glance, her eyes sparkling, and said softly, "Thank you! Let's go now!" She turned and beckoned to Shi Yun, saying, "Shi Yun, it's dangerous here, come up with me!"

Shi Yun agreed, ran over, glared at Ren Dongjie, and said sweetly, "Helping Madam change is our job as maids, why are you two grown men getting involved?" After saying that, she took Madam Ling's arm and headed for the stairs.

When they reached the door of a room on the second floor, Madam Ling slipped inside, and Shi Yun followed. Suddenly, she poked her head out, her little face tense, and warned, "You two stay put, don't peek!" Before the two could speak, the door slammed shut.

Qi Nanzhi stuck out his tongue and chuckled, "This little girl has quite the temper; her words are like thorns!"

Ren Dongjie smiled wryly, "That's what you call 'like master, like servant'! Just look at Miss Ling..."

He was only halfway through his sentence when several loud "bangs" suddenly came from downstairs, deafening as if the heavens and earth were collapsing, even the ground seemed to shake slightly.

Ren Dongjie exclaimed in shock, "Oh no! It's the 'Yakuza' assassins! They must have used the 'Blood Explosion Ashes Technique' again!"

Qi Nanzhi said with emotion, "In that case, aren't all the people down there doomed? Should we go down and check?"

Ren Dongjie resolutely said, "We can't go! This is probably just a diversionary tactic; there might be other assassins lurking in the shadows!"

The two men stood guard at the door without making a sound, their four eyes vigilantly observing their surroundings. Even a fly buzzing by couldn't escape their gaze! If anyone in the world could assassinate someone right under their noses, that would truly be a fantasy!

Unfortunately, life is often strange like that! Sometimes, things that seem like fantasy happen!

Just a moment later, a scream suddenly came from the room! A scream of fear, grief, and helplessness!

Ren Dongjie and Qi Nanzhi's expressions changed at the same time. Before the scream had even stopped, the two of them had already smashed open the door and rushed into the room like madmen.

The first thing they saw was a corpse!

A bloody, mangled, unrecognizable, gruesome female corpse!

Ren Dongjie's heart sank, utterly sank...

-- Madam Ling had been murdered! Murdered right before their very eyes!

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