The shrill screams sent countless blood splatters flying through the air, but they also showed Liu Xu's determination to the fullest.
The drizzling water trickled down along her hair. A relieved smile appeared on her pale face. "Miss... I don't mind if it means protecting this reward."
Qu Yue's heart clenched, and the pain spread throughout her body. She quickly refused, "No!"
Although there had been some bad blood between her and Liu Xu before, she couldn't just watch the other girl have her legs broken!
Mu Yao was sitting there at ease. With her hands crossed, her evil smile was clearly visible. "You can't have your cake and eat it too."
She propped her legs up and slowly spread out her hands. A cold light shone on her face. "Qu Yue, make a decision."
Neither of the choices was something she was willing to give up.
Qu Yue's face was deathly pale. She glanced at Liu Xu, who was lying limp on the ground, then at Mu Yao. Two voices in her heart kept arguing.
"What are you still hesitating about? Liu Xu has done so much for you. Aren't you going to help her?"
"But that's the reward from Mu Yuan. We promised to protect it for him. How can we just give it away so easily?"
"Are you just going to watch Liu Xu have her legs broken? Will you be able to live with yourself afterwards?"
"But if we just give away what belongs to Mu Wang, how can we ever face him? We already owe him so much. Won't it be even worse if we do this?"
The two voices were like clashing blades, fighting on the battlefield of her mind, stirring up a storm and giving her a splitting headache.
Her delicate eyebrows were tightly knitted, and her temples throbbed as if they were about to explode.
She involuntarily hugged her head with both hands to relieve the chaos.
The sight of her like this made Mu Yao laugh inexplicably. "Haven't you figured it out yet?"
Qu Yue took off the money bag from her waist and threw it hard at Mu Yao. "I will never sacrifice any of them."
"This is all my savings. You can take it!"
Tears welled up in her long eyelashes, glistening like jewels and making her look extremely pitiful. "Stop targeting any of them!"
There was a firmness in her soft voice, like a small but sharp blade. Although it was exquisitely beautiful, it contained a terrifying power.
"Humph." Mu Yao caught the money bag and immediately opened it to count the copper coins inside.
She clicked her tongue in disgust. "Is that all?"
If Qu Yue were to hand over the reward, it would be an inexhaustible source of wealth!
"Not enough?" Qu Yue was drenched in water. She slowly walked towards Liu Xu and helped her up from the ground. "Then I'll go and ask the Marquis."
Qu Yue's eyes flickered slightly, showing a determination that was different from her usual self.
She tilted her head and thought seriously. "Since it's for household expenses, I'll ask for a specific amount so it'll be easier to get the money."
"What do you mean?"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Mu Yao's face changed drastically.
She grabbed the money bag tightly and walked towards Qu Yue. "Are you threatening me?"
"Miss Mu, I never meant that." Qu Yue gently shook her beautiful face. The water on her face, which had just been splashed, was trickling down, making her look as pure and beautiful as a lotus flower.
"Moreover, since it's for household expenses, there's no harm in telling the Marquis about it."
"Why are you so nervous?"
Qu Yue noticed the subtle change in her expression. There must be some secret that couldn't be told to outsiders in that evasive look!
Mu Yao's light-colored pupils trembled slightly, and she choked in her throat.
Qu Yue's series of questions were no less than choking her and asking questions. It made her feel suffocated and helpless.
Her guilt made it impossible for her to respond. She could only put on a show and rush in front of Qu Yue, grabbing her neck. "Bitch!"
"Who gave you the right to talk to me like that!"
Qu Yue was deprived of air. She tilted her head back, her neckline smooth and her beauty as if painted.
She said hoarsely, "It's you who forced me..."
Mu Yao could have just taken the money and left, but she had to ask for more. She had to use Liu Xu's legs as a threat!
She was no longer the soft and bullied girl she used to be!
"You're more interesting than before." Mu Yao threw Qu Yue away and weighed the money bag in her hand. "If you don't want to give the reward, then make more money."
"The household expenses are more than what you have here."
After saying that, she waved her hand slightly at the subordinates who were holding the people around.
Immediately, like a receding tide, the entire yard was left in a desolate state after the destruction.
Liu Xu fell into Qu Yue's arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Her delicate body trembled slightly. "Miss, I've caused you trouble..."
Qu Yue helped her stand steady and slowly walked towards the house. "Don't talk nonsense. It's Mu Yao who is so vicious."
Using what others cared about as a threat was a despicable act.
"I'll go and find General Wen!" Qu Yue helped Liu Xu onto the bed and immediately rushed out in a hurry.
She didn't even care that she was still soaking wet.
Liu Xu immediately called out to her, "Miss, don't... I'll be fine after lying down for a while."
"Everyone in the mansion knows that this is the time when General Wen is practicing martial arts. He's very focused and basically won't be disturbed by the outside world..."
But Liu Xu was too weak. Her voice was as faint as a gossamer, and Qu Yue, who had already run several meters away, couldn't hear her at all.
All she could think about was asking Wen Wuyou to treat Liu Xu's leg injury.
"General Wen! General Wen!"
The urgent calls pulled Wen Wuyou out of his concentration while he was practicing martial arts.
His sword-shaped eyebrows frowned slightly, and a look of impatience flashed across his charming face.
But because of that familiar voice, he endured his impatience.
He originally wanted to put on some clothes before opening the door, but because of the other person's constant urging, he was in a hurry. He just put on an outer robe and rushed to the door.
With a creaking sound, as the courtyard door opened, the soaking wet Qu Yue came into view.
The water droplets dripped down along her hair and landed on her sunken collarbone. After filling it up, they flowed down and disappeared into the part of her dress that couldn't be seen.
After the clothes got wet, they clung tightly to her body, outlining her beautiful curves. Every inch was alluring, like a deadly knife.
The girl who usually seemed as delicate as a willow in the wind had all the right curves.
Wen Wuyou's Adam's apple rolled slightly, and he silently shifted his gaze.
His already hot body after training became even hotter at that moment.
His voice was also burned hoarse. "Yue'er, this is a bit too exciting during the day."
But Qu Yue didn't care about that. She pushed him into the room with her delicate hand. "General Wen, please save Yue'er!"
"What's wrong with you?" Wen Wuyou, who was usually as steady as a mountain, was pushed inside by Qu Yue. "Speak calmly. Tsk, men and women should keep a proper distance."
Qu Yue's eyes were red. She told him everything that had just happened and also mentioned how serious Liu Xu's leg injury was.
As Wen Wuyou listened to her, he looked down and took in her obedient and soft appearance. His heart melted completely.
He even wanted to pull her into his arms and comfort her.
Without saying a word, he picked up the clothes on the rack beside him and put them on. "Let's go now."
Qu Yue had even prepared a lot of words to persuade him, but unexpectedly, he agreed directly.
She wiped away her tears and immediately bowed deeply. "Thank you!"
Wen Wuyou let out a soft laugh. "You remember to thank me now."
"Where's the intimacy you usually show with Mu Wang?"
As soon as he said that, Qu Yue stumbled.