A series of sharp "puchi, puchi" sounds filled the air, followed by the dull thud of two bodies hitting the ground.
It all happened in a split second.
The moment Ye Qingyi launched her attack, Dugu Lang flicked a piece of hidden weaponry toward Ding Wei.
"Look out!" Ye Qingyi cried out.
Her figure flashed. She lunged backward toward Ding Wei while swinging her sword.
A flurry of metallic clashing sounds rang out.
Ye Qingyi leapt onto her horse and commanded Ding Wei, "Let's go!"
After they had ridden several miles away, Ye Qingyi suddenly grew dazed. "I need to rest for a moment," she murmured.
Sitting behind Ding Wei, she let her head lean gently against his back.
Sensing something was wrong, Ding Wei turned his head and steadied her. He quickly dismounted and lifted her down from the horse.
By then, Ye Qingyi had already lost consciousness. Dark red blood was seeping through the fabric over her chest.
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In the study of the Xiong Residence, Sima Sanguang said to Xiong Gongdao, "I've brought the person you wanted."
"Where are they?" Xiong Gongdao asked urgently.
Sima Sanguang pursed his lips and replied, "At the Shuiyunjian Restaurant."
Xiong Gongdao was confused. "Why take them there?"
Sima Sanguang widened his eyes. "You only told me to bring the person. Did you give any instructions on *where* to take them?"
Xiong Gongdao was so frustrated he nearly stomped his feet. "That's no reason to take them to a restaurant!"
Sima Sanguang rolled his eyes at him. "Where I take th…
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