Wu Luoluo felt herself growing dizzy. She clung to Shangguan Yun like a koala, afraid that if she fell, she'd only be a burden to him.
But why did her body feel so weak? Could the wine have been laced with the soft - tendon powder that sapped one's strength? That corrupt prefect Nie must have been afraid of the young master's excellent martial arts and thus resorted to drugging him! How despicable!
Just as Wu Luoluo was silently relieved that she'd managed to drink some of the wine for the young master, Shangguan Yun had already exchanged over a dozen moves with Prefect Nie.
Shangguan Yun's head throbbed painfully. Gritting his teeth, he wielded his long spear with great force, each move a deadly strike aimed at Prefect Nie's vital spots.
Prefect Nie didn't dare to be the least bit careless in the face of the blood - thirsty Shangguan Yun. He parried each attack and dodged quickly. He still couldn't bring himself to deal a fatal blow to that beautiful face, so he could only keep retreating.
The servants around Prefect Nie swarmed forward, blocking Shangguan Yun's path. In the chaos, Shangguan Yun was suddenly attacked from behind and kicked to the ground. In a hurry, the servants rushed forward with their swords. Shangguan Yun quickly shielded Wu Luoluo under his body, using his own flesh and blood to block the incoming weapons.
Seeing this, Prefect Nie roared urgently, "Don't hurt the beautiful young man's life!"
The servants thought to themselves: At this moment, my lord is still infatuated with beauty?
There was nothing they could do. Their master had been like this for a long time. The servants had to put down their weapons and surrounded Shangguan Yun, punching and kicking him.
Trapped under Shangguan Yun, Wu Luoluo burst into tears and cried out urgently, "Stop hitting! Stop hitting!" In the chaos, no one paid attention to her. Wu Luoluo was so anxious that she tried to turn over and protect the young master, but her weak body refused to move.
Shangguan Yun leaped up with a roar. He twirled his long spear masterfully and instantly sent the seven or eight people around him flying.
To catch the bandits, first catch their leader. He had to kill that corrupt prefect Nie first. Otherwise, with the servants constantly swarming in, he couldn't protect the one he wanted to protect all by himself.
Seeing Shangguan Yun charging at him like a startled swan, Prefect Nie quickly fought back while dodging. After over thirty moves, he pressed a knife against Shangguan Yun's throat, looking at him with pity.
Unexpectedly, Shangguan Yun ignored the knife on his neck. He counter - attacked with his spear and cut off the arm of Prefect Nie that was holding the knife.
Hearing a shrill scream, everyone turned around in shock. Their faces paled as they saw Prefect Nie covering his bleeding right arm and trembling all over.
He didn't want to hurt the beautiful young man at all! But this peerlessly beautiful young man was bent on taking his life. Now he'd even simply and neatly cut off one of his arms!
Prefect Nie winced in pain, and his face darkened. He no longer cared about the beauty in front of him. He struck out with all his strength, hitting Shangguan Yun hard in the chest.
Shangguan Yun felt a sharp pain in his chest. His qi and blood churned, and he was sent flying by Prefect Nie.
"Master!" Wu Luoluo cried like rain. She staggered to her feet and rushed towards Shangguan Yun.
Shangguan Yun's body smashed through the wooden window and flew out.
Seeing Shangguan Yun fall, Wu Luoluo didn't hesitate for a moment. She jumped out right after him, trying to grab his hand.
Prefect Nie's face changed. Outside the window was a lake that never froze. The lake water was extremely cold at the moment. This beautiful young man already suffered from a cold illness. Once he fell into the lake, he might be frozen to death. Prefect Nie tightly covered his bleeding and almost numb arm. After much hesitation, he still couldn't bear to let go of Shangguan Yun's good looks. He waved his hand to the servants and said, "Quickly find a way to save him!"
Everyone gasped in surprise. The prefect, who had been hunting geese all day, had finally been pecked by one. But he still couldn't let go of his lust. He still missed the beautiful young man who had cut off his arm! It was really speechless!
A short and thin black - clothed man beside Wang Jiu stepped forward and bowed, "My lord, your injury is serious! Let me send someone to call the doctor from the mansion to treat you?"
Prefect Nie was pale - faced and gasped for breath. He waved his hand and said, "Go ahead! Also, find someone to fish that young master out. Just keep him alive."
"Yes!" The man respectfully led the others away.
Wang Jiu quickly followed and whispered tremblingly, "What about my reward... Is it still there?" The prefect wouldn't forget the reward he'd promised him just because his arm was cut off, would he?
The black - clothed man sighed and said, "This isn't the time to talk about this. I'll mention it to the lord when I'm free."
Wang Jiu didn't say anything more and could only watch him turn away.
The cold wind howled outside the window. Wu Luoluo watched helplessly as Shangguan Yun fell into the lake like a broken - stringed kite. When she leaped after him, her mind went blank. If the young master died, she didn't want to live alone.
The young master was so weak, but he still came to save her regardless of the consequences. He was willing to fight against the whole world for her. His loyalty and righteousness made Wu Luoluo's heart ache.
The road to the underworld must be very cold, right? The young master was so afraid of the cold. She had to go down and accompany him!
With a splash, Wu Luoluo fell into the bone - chilling lake water. The cold water made her shiver, and her heart was filled with panic. Where was the young master? Uncle - master had said that he couldn't catch a cold! He must be freezing and in great pain now!
No, she had to find him quickly!
Wu Luoluo's body was weak. The cold water made her shiver all over, and her teeth chattered uncontrollably. She gritted her teeth and looked around. She saw a spreading ripple not far in front and guessed that must be the young master!
Wu Luoluo swam towards it urgently.
Shangguan Yun was dazed by the huge impact. The cold weather and the freezing lake water made him roll his eyes, and his consciousness gradually faded. The thin fox - fur coat on him kept him afloat on the lake. Wu Luoluo quickly found him and swam to his side. She hugged Shangguan Yun tightly and swam towards the shore.
"Master! Hold on! I'll take you back!"
Wu Luoluo endured the weakness of her body and hugged Shangguan Yun's waist, swimming desperately towards the shore.
At the entrance of the Dongfeng Inn, a large group of servants with torches searched along the lake. Wu Luoluo thought it was bad. She quickly dragged Shangguan Yun and hid behind a small tree, then quietly climbed onto the shore. The fox - fur coat on the young master was so heavy after getting wet that she could hardly carry it. Wu Luoluo quickly untied it and threw it into the lake. She carried Shangguan Yun on her back, avoided the searching servants, and quietly walked along a deserted path.
Shangguan Yun's body was so heavy. Wu Luoluo's body was weak, but she gritted her teeth and didn't dare to stop for a moment.