Host! I told you to do a task! I didn't tell you to bbb.

Shen Run recognized the person who had come, and his hand holding the longsword suddenly paused.

The fear in his eyes was instantly replaced by ecstasy, and even his voice trembled slightly.

"Yun Shu? You've emerged from seclusion!"

Mu Yunling stopped sobbing and looked up at the moon-white figure.

A hint of amazement flashed in his eyes, followed by a strange sense of unease.

The woman before me possessed a gentle demeanor, yet she exuded an aura that was impossible to ignore.

Even if she just stands there quietly, she is impossible to look away from.

This is the Liu family's eldest daughter that Brother Shen has been longing for?

Xiao Hanxing paused with his folding fan, his dark blue robes swirling in the air in a clean arc as he looked at Liu Yunshu with great interest.

Rumor has it that the eldest daughter of the Liu family manor possesses unparalleled swordsmanship and unmatched lightness skills in the martial arts world.

Seeing it today, I can see that the "walking on snow without leaving a trace" lightness skill is indeed well-deserved of its reputation.

"Brother Shen, are you alright?"

Liu Yunshu walked forward with a worried expression, her gaze sweeping over the thin layer of sweat on his forehead and the dust-stained robes.

Shen Run was about to speak.

"call out--"

Another whooshing sound came from the air. Seeing that their side had suffered heavy losses, the remaining men in black did not hesitate to use hidden weapons.

Several darts coated with a ghostly blue venom shot towards the four, their target being none other than the weakest, Mu Yunling.

Shen Run's expression changed, and he was about to swing his sword to block when Liu Yunshu made the first move.

Without moving her body, she simply flicked her wrist, and the long sword at her waist was drawn with a clang.

The sword light poured down like flowing clouds, so fast that it left only a fleeting afterimage.

Before everyone's eyes flashed, all the darts had been cut in half by the sword energy, and the fragments fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Her longsword was already sheathed, her movements fluid and graceful.

Her gentle eyes remained completely calm, as if she had merely brushed away a speck of dust.

"How despicable! To lay such a cruel hand on a weak woman." Liu Yunshu's red lips parted slightly, her eyes filled with hatred.

"Brothers! Let's retreat!"

Knowing that they could no longer gain any advantage today, the leader of the men in black decisively roared and ordered a retreat.

The remaining men in black, as if granted a pardon, dragged their wounded companions and disappeared into the depths of the dense forest in the blink of an eye.

All that remained were a mess of footprints and a few corpses that hadn't been taken away.

The wind in the forest gradually subsided, the crisp sound of swords clashing disappeared, leaving only the soft rustling of falling leaves.

"Yun Shu, you've finally emerged from seclusion."

Shen Run strode forward, his eyes overflowing with joy and appreciation.

Liu Yunshu looked up at him, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling, a faint smile playing on her lips, her voice soft and gentle:

"Hmm, to be so disheveled right after meeting is not like Young Master Shen."

Her tone was slightly teasing, but her gaze subtly swept over Mu Yunling behind him. "And this is?"

Shen Run turned around following her gaze, only to realize that there was someone hiding behind him.

He quickly stepped aside to let Mu Yunling pass, introducing her in a gentle tone:

"This is Miss Mu Yunling. I met her by chance on the road and she was being chased by men in black, so I protected her."

Mu Yunling tightened her grip on her sleeve and performed an awkward, unorthodox salute.

"Miss Liu, I've long admired your name. I am Mu Yunling."

Her voice was weak, with a lingering tremor.

Out of the corner of his eye, he couldn't help but steal a glance at Liu Yunshu. Is this what a woman of the martial arts world in ancient times looks like? So cool!

"Xiao Ba, is this the surprise you were talking about?"

Liu Yunshu looked at Mu Yunling in front of her, a knowing glint in her eyes.

Xiao Ba's voice rang in her mind: "Yes, Master! Mu Yunling is a time traveler~ Surprised? Unexpected?"

Liu Yunshu chuckled softly, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes.

A time traveler? Interesting.

She withdrew her gaze and looked at the uneasy Mu Yunling, her tone as gentle as a spring breeze:

"Miss Mu, there's no need for such formality. Since you're Brother Shen's friend, you're my friend too. Were you hurt during that fright?"

This gentle demeanor instantly put Mu Yunling at ease.

Even his tense body softened a little, and he quickly shook his head:

"No, no, thank you for your concern, Miss Liu. It was Brother Shen who protected me."

As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that her words sounded like she was deliberately emphasizing Shen Run's protection.

Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and she waved her hands helplessly.

"I...I didn't mean that, Miss Liu. I just...I'm just very grateful to Brother Shen. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid..."

"It's alright. It's only natural for people from all walks of life to help each other. Brother Shen has always been kind-hearted. He would have helped anyone else too."

Liu Yunshu's smile remained unchanged, and her tone was gentle.

Upon hearing this, Shen Run's initial unease vanished instantly, and he felt even more that his fiancée was understanding and reasonable, his eyes softening even more.

"Yun Shu is right."

Liu Yunshu's gaze swept over the mess on the ground, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the scabbard at her waist.

"These men in black came on strong and their moves were ruthless. This doesn't seem like an ordinary feud between martial arts masters. Has Miss Mu offended someone?"

Shen Run looked at Mu Yunling with a concerned and inquiring look in his eyes: "Miss Yunling, think about it carefully."

"Ah! They're coming for me?"

Mu Yunling's face turned pale instantly, and she quickly shook her head, her voice trembling with tears.

"I'm just an ordinary person, I've never offended anyone, so why would anyone be hunting me down..."

Liu Yunshu looked at Mu Yunling, who was in a panic and confused state. Did she not have the original owner's memories?

"Miss Mu, there's no need to panic." Her voice was gentle, yet it was like a reassuring pill, which helped to steady Mu Yunling's trembling shoulders.

"I wonder where you come from, and where you are going? It would be too dangerous for you to be alone in this dense forest."

Mu Yunling's eyes flickered, and she subconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.

Having transmigrated for only three days, she still hadn't figured out which dynasty she was in or what the original owner of this body was.

All I know is that the original owner seemed to be going to seek refuge with someone, but as soon as she entered the dense forest, she encountered the man in black.

If it weren't for Shen Run, he would probably have been a victim of the knife long ago.

"My family suffered a misfortune, so I had to go and seek refuge with relatives far away. I don't remember the specifics very well."

She bit her lip, trying her best to make her tone sound aggrieved and helpless, but the panic in her eyes was undeniable.

"I woke up in this forest, my mind is a mess, and I can't remember a lot of things."

Amnesia? Liu Yunshu raised an eyebrow.

This is a clever excuse, which explains both the confusion about one's own situation and the ability to conveniently rely on others.

She does know how to leverage external forces.

"Is this really true?"

Shen Run indeed showed reluctance, and his gaze toward Mu Yunling became even gentler.

"Miss Mu, there's no need to worry. Since you can't remember where you are, why don't you come with us first? Once we find a town, we can slowly inquire about the whereabouts of our relatives, so that we can have someone to look after us."

"Really? Thank you so much, Brother Shen!" Mu Yunling's eyes lit up as if she had grasped a lifeline, and she quickly bowed to express her gratitude.

Xiao Hanxing watched from the side, her lips pursed in disapproval. She tapped her folding fan in her palm, her tone laced with a hint of impatient mockery:

"Brother Shen is kind-hearted, but aren't you afraid that having someone of unknown origin around will be a problem?"

His gaze swept over Mu Yunling, his eyes filled with the wariness typical of someone from the martial arts world.

Those men in black were ruthless; they were clearly after lives. This woman may look delicate, but she might not be truly clean.

Shen Run, however, did not take it to heart and said gently:

"Brother Xiao, you are overthinking it. Miss Mu is just a weak woman who has lost her memory. What trouble could she possibly cause? Besides, it is not the act of a gentleman to stand by and watch someone die."

"Brother Shen is right. Miss Mu is all alone and it is truly pitiful. Why don't you come with me to Liu Family Manor to stay for a while?"

Liu Yunshu took over the conversation, her tone still gentle.

"If you ever remember the whereabouts of your relatives, it's not too late to set off then. There are plenty of people in the manor to protect you."

Mu Yunling felt that Miss Liu in front of her was gentle and considerate, and had a more reassuring aura than Shen Run.

He nodded quickly, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you so much, Miss Liu! You're such a kind person!"

Shen Run also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling even more that Yun Shu was insightful and sensible, and the tenderness in her gaze was almost overwhelming.

"That would be perfect. With Yun Shu looking after me, I can feel more at ease."

"Tsk." Xiao Hanxing chuckled from the side, snapping his folding fan shut, the dark blue hem of his robe sweeping across the fallen leaves on the ground.

"Since you've made up your mind, let's go."

The group then headed towards the official road outside the dense forest.

Xiao Hanxing was extremely interested in Liu Yunshu's swordsmanship and lightness skills.

He fiddled with the folding fan, his fingertips tapping lightly on the fan ribs, his gaze falling with interest on the scabbard at her waist.

His tone carried a hint of the bluntness and probing of someone from the martial arts world:

"Miss Liu's 'Flowing Cloud Sword Technique' just now was truly divine. She cut the dart with just sword energy. There are probably few people in the martial arts world who can match this skill."

Liu Yunshu didn't stop walking, her skirt brushing against the fallen leaves, her voice gentle as if soaked in a clear spring:

"Alliance Leader Xiao is too kind. I have heard that Alliance Leader Xiao's 'Cold Star Sword Technique' is fierce and ruthless, and is very famous in the martial arts world. Just now, I saw Alliance Leader Xiao using a fan to fight the enemy. The move was exquisite and it really broadened my horizons."

Her tone was flat, without a trace of flattery, just like the mutual praise between ordinary people in the martial arts world.

But her bright almond-shaped eyes curved slightly, carrying a hint of a bright smile, which inexplicably stirred Xiao Hanxing's heart.