Chapter 173: Chapter 173

The sound of metal clashing resounded as the Soft Sword collided with the arrow, instantly sparking a shower of sparks.

The arrow split in two from the center, yet a smaller arrow shot out from the shaft, piercing toward Yun Ran with unstoppable force.

Shen Weixi was suddenly startled, and it was already too late to block it.

"Yue’er, dodge quickly!"

Shen Mubai, dragging his injured body, stood in front of Yun Ran and said gently, "Wanyue, don’t be afraid!"

Yun Ran twitched her mouth slightly, a bit speechless, and unceremoniously pushed him aside, "Go find your Miss Yu!"

At the same time, she flipped her hand and used a dagger to meet the arrow.

A sharp sound rang out, and the arrow changed direction in an instant, shooting deeper into the forest faster than it came.

A miserable scream echoed from the forest, startling several birds into flight.

Pushed aside, Shen Mubai looked at Yun Ran in astonishment, shocked at when she had acquired such skill?

"Ah! Mr. Shen, save me——"

Suddenly, Yu Qingyan, standing alone not far away, let out a shriek.

The group turned their heads to see a black-clad man wielding a large knife advancing toward her.

Shen Mubai was startled and quickly flew forward to rescue her.

However, more black-clad attackers rushed out from the woods, surging towards the cemetery from all directions.

Shen Weixi stood guard in front of Yun Ran with her sword, battling the approaching attackers.

Because she constantly shielded Yun Ran, she was somewhat restricted in her movements.

Yun Ran was troubled but suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Weixi, you don’t need to worry about me. Actually, Nangong Mo taught me some martial arts; I can protect myself."

While knocking down a black-clad attacker, Shen Weixi said:

"How long have you been married to him? How much could you have learned? These people mean harm; they are ruthless bandits. Stay safely behind me."

"No, no, no, he actually also taught me a lot of Inner Strength."

Shen Weixi was a bit surprised, "He actually transferred his Inner Strength to you?"

"Uh-huh! If you don’t believe it, watch!"

As Yun Ran spoke, she kicked a black-clad attacker wielding a knife directly into the air.

The attacker flew over ten meters away! With a ’bang,’ he landed on the ground and immediately fainted.

It seems to be true! And King Qin even imparted ample Inner Strength to her?

"Yue’er, Prince Qin’s pretty capable, huh!"

"Uh-huh! Very capable~!"

Yun Ran said, delivering another kick and sending another attacker flying.

The attacker collided exactly with an oncoming attacker, and both simultaneously fainted.

On the other side, Shen Mubai struggled a bit.

Already not fully recovered from old injuries, with his leg not yet agile, and just having been heavily beaten by Shen Weixi, he was riddled with internal and external injuries.

Now protecting Yu Qingyan, who knew nothing about martial arts, fighting off waves of attackers was somewhat overwhelming.

Yu Qingyan exclaimed, and a knife struck Shen Mubai’s back, staining his clothes crimson instantly as blood spilled.

"Weixi, Sister Weixi! Please, help Mr. Shen quickly!"

Shen Weixi frowned, feeling quite troubled.

She really despised Shen Mubai! Would love to knock his teeth out!

But her uncle, over fifty years old, had three sons in total, two of whom died in battle, leaving only Shen Mubai as the sole descendant.

Can’t let him be sent off prematurely, leaving no lineage, can she?

While she hesitated, Shen Mubai was struck again, visibly worn out.

Moreover, black blood unexpectedly oozed slowly from his wound.

"Ah! The blade is poisoned! Mr. Shen! Weixi, Weixi, please save Mr. Shen!"

As Shen Mubai fell, seven or eight attackers simultaneously raised knives, rushing to kill him.

"Weixi, you go quickly, save him! Don’t worry about me!"

Gritting her teeth, Shen Weixi prepared to deal with the attackers there first and then return to help Yun Ran.

Yun Ran snatched a large knife from an attacker, skillfully slashing it as she unleashed fierce, brutal attacks, a single strike sweeping through enemy ranks.

The black-clad attackers, hacked in disarray by her, were heart-stricken, scared stiff, and dared not approach for a moment.

With the knife in hand, the blade dripping with blood, Yun Ran smiled sweetly at the attackers with starry eyes shimmering with light, her voice gentle and melodious:

"Don’t be afraid, my knife skills are excellent, a single swing, your head flies, and you won’t feel any pain at all."

"Come on, let this lady send you on your way."

The black-clad attackers looked at her as if they’d seen a ghost.

Especially that bright smile at the corner of her lips, sending chills down their spines and causing their scalps to tingle, instinctively wanting to flee.

But Yun Ran didn’t give them the chance. As they turned to retreat, her figure appeared ghost-like in front of them instantly.

The knife in her hand spun a trail of afterimages, in the blink of an eye slitting over ten attackers’ throats.

Just as she said, her knife skills were impeccable, swiftly ending them before they could even let out a scream, their eyes widened in shock as they collapsed, dying with unfulfilled wishes.

Yun Ran’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of killing intent weaving through her gaze.

The knife tip was laced with potent poison, taking lives upon contact.

Whoever was behind this was out for her life.

She glanced nonchalantly at the fallen bodies, unknowingly sauntering over to help Shen Weixi.

Together, the two swiftly eliminated the remaining attackers in a few strokes.

Shen Weixi, witnessing Yun Ran mow down people like slicing through vegetables, exclaimed with amazement, "Yue’er, how many years’ worth of skill did Prince Qin impart to you? This is too fierce!"

Yun Ran pondered, "Seems like about seventy or eighty years or so?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Weixi widened her eyes, "Didn’t Prince Qin give you almost half of his Inner Strength? This is too selfless..."

Before Shen Weixi could finish her sentence, Yun Ran suddenly pushed her aside.

A loud explosion erupted where Shen Weixi had been standing, a flurry of pink smoke unfurling gracefully yet eerily.

Yun Ran was stunned; this familiar color! This familiar scent!

"Quick, close your eyes! Cover your mouth and nose!"

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Shen Mubai and Yu Qingyan were a step too late, inhaling a fair amount of pink smoke, and their eyes uncontrollably began to tear.

From within the trees came an eerie, maniacal laughter, "Hohohoho! How’s the taste of the pear blossom with rain?"

And this familiar name!

"Children, grandpa will grant you a few more lovely gifts."

As the voice fell, several small pellets flew out of the forest with a ’whiz whiz.’

Yun Ran saw them clearly. In addition to pink, there were a few green pellets.

"It’s the Soft Muscle Powder! Hold your breath!"

In an instant, the pink smoke mingled with the green smoke, sprawling across the sky, dazzling to behold.

"Oh? The little one can actually recognize grandpa’s treasures? Quite perceptive! Here’s two more for you."

As the words landed, a black pellet flew towards Yun Ran.

Instinctively, Yun Ran waved her sleeve, and a gust of wind sent the pellet to Shen Mubai’s face.

When the rolling black smoke dissipated, Shen Mubai’s white clothes had turned black, and his face was also blackened...