Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

Xie Xiaoyi used the speed generated by the Phoenix Blood to speed along on his sword until he saw a green mountain covered with lush bamboo under the moonlight, and then he gently landed.

He raised his hand and summoned the Heaven-Opening Sword, which flew back to his palm with a hum, then crashed heavily into the bluestone ground in front of him with a clang.

Previously, he had exhausted too much of his true energy by drawing his sword, fighting the Imperial Guards, and battling Grandmaster Wang Shaobo, and now his meridians are throbbing slightly.

If it weren't for the sudden surge of Phoenix Blood's power at the end, we might not have been able to escape unscathed today.

Without saying a word, he sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes, and immediately began circulating his inner energy to regulate his breathing.

The night wind rustled through the bamboo.

After about half an hour, Xie Xiaoyi's face gradually returned to normal from pale, and his weak breathing also gradually stabilized.

......

京。

The lights of a thousand streets illuminate the sky.

It's densely populated!

The land stretches as if in a state of peace and prosperity.

In a guest room in the backyard of Jinghua Bookstore, Ning Yangzi sat by the window, a red jade flute held to her lips.

The sound of the flute is clear and melodious, lingering in the morning light, making people's hearts soften.

She lightly pressed her fingertips on the holes of the flute, engrossed in playing, when she heard soft footsteps outside the door.

Ouyang Qing gently pushed open the door and came in, carrying a cup of freshly warmed wine: "Sister, it's late, warm yourself up first."

Warming wine early in the morning?

Ning Yangzi frowned and sighed inwardly, "What's this girl up to now?"

Is this another attempt to torment me?

I'm still reeling from her antics last time, and now she's clinging to me again?

She was about to respond when her expression changed drastically the moment she looked up.

Suddenly, a dark figure swiftly leaped into the courtyard from outside the wall!

The newcomer was incredibly fast; before the two could react, he raised two fingers together and struck Ouyang Qing on the back of the neck.

"Qing'er—!" Ning Yangzi's flute playing abruptly stopped, and he shouted sharply to stop her.

But it was too late.

Ouyang Qing closed her eyes and instantly collapsed.

The man in black reached out and swept the person into his arms. With a leap, he soared through the air like a startled bird, vaulting over the wall and disappearing into the distance.

Ning Yangzi frowned deeply.

Swallows soaring through the clouds?

They seem to be from the Heaven and Earth Palace. Could such a movement technique be... from Nandang?

She made her judgment.

Yan Fanyun is a life-saving lightness skill used by all disciples of Heaven and Earth, and the five people with the strongest movement skills are the Five Evils.

East is lewd, West is cheap, South is dissolute, North is lustful, and Middle and Small are inferior.

Of these five, besides Xie Xiaoyi, Dong Yin and Nan Dang possessed the strongest lightness skills.

Xie Xiaoyi would never harm Ouyang Qing.

That Dongyin was inexplicably murdered, and his death was tragic.

Therefore, Ning Yangzi concluded that the person was Nan Dang.

Without thinking twice, she tucked the red jade flute into her waistband, leaped forward, and immediately chased after him.

Two figures, one chasing and the other fleeing, darted swiftly through the night.

They passed through the streets and alleys, swept over the city walls, and headed straight for a desolate place outside the city.

Ning Yangzi, also possessing the light-footed skill of Yan Fanyun, relentlessly pursued him.

Although Nan Dang's lightness skill was superb, carrying the unconscious Ouyang Qing in his arms made it difficult for him to move freely.

After dashing left and right, they soon arrived at a dilapidated temple.

He suddenly stopped, turned around, and shielded Ouyang Qing to his side.

"Traitor, I never imagined you were hiding in the capital. I've been searching for you for ages."

"Let her go, it's none of her business!" Ning Yangzi paused, her body stopping as well.

At that very moment—

Three figures leaped out of the dilapidated temple at the same time, joining forces with Nan Dang to encircle Ning Yangzi in the center.

These are the five evils of the north, as well as the alluring flowers and shadows of the east, and the enchanting Ye Wanniang of the west.

With Nan Dang carrying Ouyang Qing, the four of them came out together, making it impossible for anyone to escape.

Ning Yangzi's eyes turned cold. With a flick of his wrist, the red jade flute appeared in front of him, and he shouted coldly, "Nandang, release Qing'er!"

"Release them?"

Hua Nongying raised a flirtatious eyebrow, her tone laced with sarcasm:

"Ning Yangzi, by protecting Xie Xiaoyi and tipping him off, you've betrayed Heaven and Earth, and you think you can get away with this so easily?"

Ye Wanniang's voice was cold and stern: "Come back to the sect with us to face your punishment, otherwise, no one can protect you and that girl today!"

Ning Yangzi gripped his jade flute tightly, his gaze sweeping over the four men, his words as cold as ice: "If you want to take me, go ahead and try!"

But anyone who dares to harm Qing'er in the slightest, I, Ning Yangzi, will make them pay the price!

Bei Se's gaze swept over Ning Yangzi, then landed on the unconscious Ouyang Qing, his eyes gleaming with lust.

"Our Heaven and Earth Society rules state that disciples are not allowed to have designs on other disciples, but you have already been expelled from the sect by the sect leader!"

"Now, let me really taste your Southern Demon form, shall I?"

Ning Yangzi raised an eyebrow, her expression both alluring and cold: "Want to try? Come on then. Right here in the open, let's see who devours whom first!"

Bei Se looked at Ouyang Qing and licked her chapped lips with the tip of her tongue:

"Looks like you've been naughty! I'll start with that big-breasted beauty and give her a good 'pampering'!"

Nan Dang held Ouyang Qing in his arms, tilted his head back, and burst into laughter:

"Brother Se, she's mine! Today, we brothers will each have one, no one can take her from me!"

Ning Yangzi was so angry that he laughed instead. He turned the red jade flute in his palm, and the flute suddenly gleamed with a cold light.

"court death!"

She roared, and her red jade flute, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, struck Nan Dang, who was holding Ouyang Qing, straight in the heart!

Bei Se's lewd smile vanished, a flash of cold light appeared at his waist, and a short blade was immediately drawn, blocking the attack!

clang--!

The sound of flutes clashing against blades, the metallic clang of metal echoing across the wilderness!

As the energy dispersed, both men were simultaneously forced back three steps, their blood and qi slightly turbulent.

Before Ning Yangzi could launch another attack, figures from both sides simultaneously charged out!

Hua Nongying raised her hand and pulled out the jade hairpin from her hair. The hairpin was a foot long and sharp as a sword, piercing straight into Ning Yangzi's shoulder and neck!

At the same time, Ye Wanniang swung her waist, and the black soft whip emerged like a venomous snake, wrapping around Ning Yangzi's wrist holding the flute!

Nan Dang, carrying Ouyang Qing, retreated a few steps, laughing menacingly, "Brothers, let's take her down together!"

In an instant, the Northern Color Short Blade, the Flower Shadow Jade Hairpin, and the Ye Wan Niang Soft Whip—three weapons—surrounded and attacked!

Ning Yangzi, all alone, swirled her red jade flute like the wind, taking on three opponents single-handedly, and a fierce battle ensued on the spot!

The four fought for twenty or thirty rounds, and for a time they were evenly matched.

Seeing that even with their combined strength, the three of them couldn't defeat Ning Yangzi alone, Bei Se and the others couldn't help but secretly admire them.

It really lives up to its reputation!

Among the Five Evils and Four Beauties, Xie Xiaoyi had the strongest lightness skill, while Ning Yangzi had the highest martial arts skill.

Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its name!

It seems that three against one might not necessarily win.

Although Nan Dang did not participate in the battle, how could he not see it?

He curled his lips slightly, narrowed his eyes, and immediately conceived a wicked plan.

He stepped in front of Ouyang Qing to face Ning Yangzi directly, and sneered, "Ning Yangzi, take a good look! If you dare to resist again—"

As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand and ripped it open. With a sharp tearing sound, a large piece of Ouyang Qing's outer garment was ripped off.

Her snow-white neck and collarbone were instantly exposed, a shocking sight.

"Qing'er!" Ning Yangzi's heart skipped a beat, and her moves froze for a moment.

She has always been ruthless; she never cares who lives or dies.

But during this time with Ouyang Qing, the two of them had long regarded each other as family, and neither could live without the other.

When Ouyang Qing got into trouble, she immediately lost her composure.

In that split second, Ye Wanniang seized the opportunity, her dark, soft whip instantly wrapping around Ning Yangzi's hand holding the flute.

With a sharp pull, Ning Yangzi nearly lost his grip on the red jade flute in pain.

She was forced to withdraw most of her attention and could only fight with one palm, instantly finding herself in a perilous situation.