Ning Cheng finally looked at Han Yunxi seriously. This was the first time he'd ever looked at a woman so seriously.
Unfortunately, before he could figure anything out, Long Feiye pulled Han Yunxi behind him and unsheathed his sword. "Are you exchanging, or not?"
In the past, Long Fei Ye had always stood silently behind Han Yunxi, allowing her to show off her splendor for thousands of years. Only when she couldn't handle a situation would he show himself.
This was the first time he'd pulled Han Yunxi behind him when there wasn't any danger.
Ning Cheng finally realized that he'd been distracted and immediately looked away. He didn't like this feeling of losing control, but he didn't have time to dwell on it. That was because Long Fei Ye had unsheathed his sword.
"Exchange! For better or worse, let my men bring Gu Beiyue over, "Ning Cheng said.
"Lil Thing, get out of the way!"
Han Yunxi waved her hand at Lil Thing. Lil Thing understood what she meant. Although it didn't want to, it still stepped aside for the sake of bringing the gentleman back sooner.
It carefully let go of Gu Beiyue and let him lie flat on his back. It didn't go far, but watched from the sidelines. The men who'd come to detain the man were none other than Chu Yunyi and General Chu.
His heart ached at the sight of Gu Beiyue's broken arm and wished he could cut it off right in front of Han Yunxi. Unfortunately, Lil Thing was watching their every move from the sidelines. Lil Thing's eyes were sharp and cold, enough to make people overlook its figure and think of a wolf.
In the end, Chu Yunyi and General Chu couldn't do anything but bring Gu Beiyue to Ning Cheng's side. At the same time, Tang Li brought Chu Tianyin to Long Fei Ye's side.
Long Fei Ye had one hand behind his back while the other rested on Gu Beiyue's shoulder. Ning Cheng rose to his feet, one hand still holding a wine cup while the other grabbed the back of Gu Beiyue's collar to keep him from toppling to the ground.
The two men faced each other, only a step or two apart. Their figures were about the same, both tall and proud, refined and tough. Their eyes were as cold as water, reflecting each other's shadows.
This was like a showdown between two kings on a narrow path where the victor was hard to predict.
Everyone's attention was on the two men as they gasped in surprise and secretly compared them. These two men of about the same age were very, very similar, but they were still different.
In terms of appearance, Ning Cheng had thick eyebrows and big eyes. His features were sharp and defined, and he had a heroic air about him. No one could pick out any flaws in him. Long Fei Ye's icy face was like a sculpture, with no blind spots at all. It was perfect, cold, and handsome.
In terms of wealth, Ning Cheng controlled Cloud Realm Trade Consortium and controlled a third of Cloud Realm Continent's wealth. The white jade crystal ring on his thumb was ten times more exquisite than the one worn by the Northern Dynasties Emperors. It was a symbol of his wealth. Long Fei Ye didn't pale in comparison. He never liked to wear jewelry, but the bracelet on his woman's wrist could beat any other piece of jewelry in the world.
In terms of military strength, Ning Cheng had a slight edge, especially after gaining the support of the Chu Clan troops. Of course, if Long Feiye's forces were joined by the mermaid soldiers, then they might not necessarily lose. After all, the Baili Navy didn't only fight on the seas. Cloud Realm Continent had a vast network of rivers and lakes.
In terms of martial arts, Long Fei Ye had a slight edge. Tianshan Kenzō's swordsmanship and whip skills were not to be underestimated.
In terms of aura, Long Fei Ye had the edge. Long Fei Ye's aura was inviolable since birth. It was the natural domineering air of a monarch, and the undeniable blood of the East Qin imperial clan coursing through his veins. Even if Ning Cheng didn't know this, he couldn't ignore the fear in his heart as he faced Long Fei Ye.
Han Yunxi watched as well, but didn't make any comparisons. She would never compare Long Fei Ye to any other man, because she didn't need to. This fellow had all sorts of good and bad points in her heart, but she recognized them all.
Because she knew his faults, she still loved him. Did that count as true love? Or was there no hope for her?
Suddenly, Ning Cheng set down his wine cup. By now, everyone had recovered their wits, because the hostages were about to be switched.
Almost at the same time, Long Fei Ye placed his other hand on Gu Beiyue's shoulder, while Ning Cheng placed his other hand on Chu Tianyin's. Neither of them let go of their other hands, because they were still holding onto their own hostages.
Although the two of them didn't seem to be moving, they had long begun competing. Han Yunxi couldn't tell, but she could guess.
She picked up the restless Lil Thing and gently soothed it as she waited.
But Long Fei Ye didn't make them wait for long. Soon enough, the unconscious Gu Beiyue leaned towards Long Fei Ye, while Chu Tianyin remained in Long Fei Ye's hands, unable to move.
Outsiders might not be able to tell, but Chu Yunyi and General Chu were martial arts experts. Long Fei Ye and Ning Cheng were competing in internal energy. During the entire process, Gu Beiyue remained unconscious and didn't help Long Fei Ye at all. Chu Tianyin, on the other hand, had been cooperating with Ning Cheng the entire time. Unfortunately, in the end, neither Chu Tianyin nor Ning Cheng were a match for Long Fei Ye.
Just how deep was this man's internal energy? It was enough to make one wonder if he'd already surpassed his master, the old man from Kenzō.
Gu Beiyue was already leaning against Long Fei Ye's shoulder. Although Ning Cheng hadn't let go of him yet, the outcome was already decided, so it didn't matter much! Meanwhile, Long Fei Ye's hand was still firmly pressed against Chu Tianyin's shoulder as he fought against Ning Cheng.
Ning Cheng released Gu Beiyue and shrugged his shoulders before backing away. Long Fei Ye's lips quirked up in disdain as he pushed Chu Tianyin out of the ring.
Han Yunxi hurried forward to help Gu Beiyue, but Long Fei Ye tossed Gu Beiyue to Tang Li instead. The impatient Han Yunxi knew what was going on and didn't say a word. Lil Thing immediately jumped onto Tang Li's shoulder and stared at its gentleman while wiping away its tears. The blood on its claws stained its eyes, making for a comical and pitiful sight.
Han Yunxi immediately took Gu Beiyue's pulse, only to discover that Gu Beiyue's pulse was very weak. It seemed like he'd been seriously ill and hadn't recovered yet.
Just like the last time, it was impossible to tell the exact illness, only that his body was very weak. Han Yunxi wasn't sure if Gu Beiyue's pulse was strange, or if her medical skills were limited and she couldn't pinpoint the crux of the problem.
After Chu Tianyin was pushed away, Chu Yunyi and General Chu immediately arranged for him to leave so they could find a doctor to treat his hand. He glanced back at Ning Cheng as if wanting to say something, but in the end he said nothing and left first.
Now that she'd gotten the man, it was time to leave. Han Yunxi hurried back to Medical City to write a letter to Third Elder Shen, telling him to hurry over and examine Gu Beiyue in detail so he could nurse his body back to health.
Doctors didn't treat themselves, so Gu Beiyue's body was beyond her ability to treat.
Long Fei Ye didn't want to linger either and turned to leave, but Ning Cheng called him back. "Duke of Qin, it's rare for us to meet. It won't be too late to drink a cup before you leave."
"Not interested," Long Fei Ye said.
"Could it be that you're afraid of getting drunk? Heheh, I forgot that the Duke of Qin only drinks tea. Someone come, bring some tea, "Ning Cheng laughed.
If Long Fei Ye still refused to drink after being provoked like this, those who didn't know better would think he was afraid. Ning Cheng loved wine and had a bottomless capacity for it. Long Fei Ye knew this.
He turned back and openly sat down across from Ning Cheng. Before he could speak, Ning Cheng was overjoyed and laughed. "Someone come, bring out the dishes! Today, your lordship and the Duke of Qin won't leave until we're drunk! "
Soon enough, a group of servant girls brought in food and wine to fill the stone table. This was a premeditated Hongmen Banquet!
Han Yunxi glanced at the wine on the table, her lips curling into a contemptuous smile.
Since Long Fei Ye had sat down, she'd accompany him to the end. There was no point in her being anxious. Without Long Fei Ye's protection, it was impossible for her and Tang Li to take Gu Beiyue out of Fenglin Prefecture.
She decisively let Tang Li help Gu Beiyue to sit under a tree. Although her medical skills weren't great, she could at least perform acupuncture on Gu Beiyue to help him recover and feel more comfortable.
Tang Li was about to help Gu Beiyue sit down when Han Yunxi suddenly stopped him. "Take off your clothes."
Cough!
Tang Li narrowly avoided choking himself as he looked at Han Yunxi in disbelief. Even the tips of his ears were burning. "You, you … I, I … my brother … his brother, he …"
"What are you stammering for? Take off your clothes and lay them on the ground for Doctor Gu to sit. He can't take it in such cold weather. "Han Yunxi was very serious.
Tang Li exhaled in relief and was about to roll his eyes when he saw Gu Beiyue's pale face. His heart softened and he nimbly took off his fox fur robes and laid them on the ground.
Lil Thing watched on anxiously from the side, wishing it could grow bigger so the gentleman could lie comfortably on its fur.
As soon as Gu Beiyue sat down, Han Yunxi took out a life-saving pill and had him take it. Lil Thing wanted to tell Mama Yunxi that the gentleman's shoulder was injured, but it didn't dare to touch the wound. It didn't know how to tell her. After all, the gentleman was dressed in clean white robes and had no visible wounds. But its nose wouldn't make a mistake.
It kept tugging at the hem of Mama Yunxi's robes anxiously.
Han Yunxi was currently sitting behind Gu Beiyue as she carefully applied the needles. She noticed Lil Thing as well and assumed it was just worried about Gu Beiyue.
While Han Yunxi was applying the needles, Long Fei Ye had already started drinking with Ning Cheng in the pavilion. The two of them were practically having a drinking contest as they gulped down a cup in quick succession!
Han Yunxi only glanced in that direction, most of her attention still on Gu Beiyue's side. But after she finished applying all the needles … She carefully looked towards the pavilion and raised her hand silently.
Others might not know what she wanted to do, but Tang Li could tell at a glance. This woman was going to use the Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain.
After all, they couldn't use force unless absolutely necessary in this situation. If they could, His Highness Duke of Qin would've ended the fight long ago instead of wasting time with Ning Cheng.
This woman wasn't an impulsive or hot-headed person, so what was she planning to do?
Han Yunxi adjusted her aim while Tang Li knitted his brows. Once she was done, Tang Li, an expert in hidden weapons, glanced at her and knew who she was aiming at.
But Tang Li's entire body felt unwell at the sight. Alarmed, he cried out, "Sister-in-law, you … what are you planning to do?"
Han Yunxi ignored Tang Li and activated the Pear Blossom Teardrop Rain to shoot out a needle …
Why did Han Yunxi shoot out a needle? Who was this needle aimed at?
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