After infiltrating the main characters' group, I became the most beautiful woman in the world.

Just as Su Ning finished speaking, Tang Jingshan frowned suddenly.

He naturally knew what kind of temperament Mr. Duan Shui was, and it should have been normal for Tang Xi and the others not to have returned yet.

But now that Tian Shu Pavilion had just been attacked by thieves, he couldn't help but have some doubts.

He then summoned someone over.

The Sword Forging Manor has four main halls. Apart from Cheng Yefu, the former head of the Heavenly Sword Hall in Lingzhou City, the one who has come now is Wen Wenyuan, the head of the Hidden Sword Hall.

Cheng Yefu was sent to Juxianlou early in the morning to appease the various sects and conduct some investigations. Meanwhile, Zhufengtang and Cangjiantang were already searching in front of Tianshuge.

As for the last leader of the Xuan Tie Hall, he could not be seen. It is said that he went out on business with the eldest young master of the Tang family and has not returned yet.

Unlike Cheng Yefu, who was so bold and unrestrained, he had a thin face, a meticulously groomed black beard, a slender figure, and fine smile lines at the corners of his eyes. He didn't look like the head of the Hidden Sword Hall, but rather like a refined old schoolteacher.

Tang Jingshan then gave the order: "Wen Yuan, take a group of men down the mountain to meet Xi'er and the others. If the bandits were truly prepared, Xi'er might be in danger right now."

Wen Wenyuan bowed and accepted the order, then immediately led a group of disciples out of Tian Shu Pavilion.

Tang Jingshan rubbed his temples, seemingly tired. Su Ning wanted to persuade him to go and rest, but he instead advised her, "You're a young lady; this place is full of swords and shadows. You should go and rest."

"I've known all along that the Demonic Sect would attack; it was only a matter of time. If something happens to you, how can I face your father?"

Seeing that the other party was confident and noticing that there was nothing unusual about the surroundings, Su Ning had no choice but to obey and go back.

He secretly wondered, how could the other party, who had caused such a big commotion, be killed by an arrow like that?

She had just turned around, her skirt not yet brushing against the cobblestone path, when she heard Tang Jingshan shout loudly behind her, "Ning'er! Get out of the way!"

Su Ning, holding the Wind Control weapon, naturally noticed the sound of the hidden weapon cutting through the air, but she did not dodge. Instead, she sensed a familiar aura.

Just as Tang Jingshan uttered his call, a figure in white robes gracefully descended from beneath the moon, stepping onto the moonlight.

The young Taoist priest had a cold and aloof face, and a refined and elegant appearance. His plain white Taoist robe was spotless, and his figure arrived before the hidden weapon.

Before the others could react, Su Ning was gently pulled into the young Taoist priest's arms. The cool fragrance emanating from him filled her nostrils. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist and heard a clear, jade-like voice say, "Don't be afraid."

He spun and flew backward in his arms, his plain white Taoist robe contrasting with her moon-white dress. His dark hair was scattered in the air with the wind. The young Taoist had not drawn his sword, but he swung the cold scabbard horizontally, and a few light ringing sounds were heard. All the flying hidden weapons were knocked away, splashing up cold stars as they fell to the ground.

When his toes touched the ground again, he had already firmly held her in his arms, his sword sheath hanging down, his clothes fluttering without wind.

The moonlight outlined his slender yet upright features, his eyes exuding a serene tranquility untouched by worldly concerns. In an instant, he shut out all the flashing blades and hidden weapons.

Although the young Taoist priest looked thin, his chest was broad and firm, and through the Taoist robe, one could hear the powerful heartbeat emanating from his chest.

Looking from Su Ning's direction, one could clearly see the boy's sharp jawline, which was gilded with a warm silver glow by the moonlight. His expression remained aloof, and when he lowered his eyes, he happened to meet Su Ning's gaze.

In an instant, as if ice and snow were melting, the previously unapproachable chill completely softened. "Are you alright?"

Su Ning didn't immediately leave his embrace. Instead, she snuggled against him for a while, her voice carrying a hint of grievance: "You're finally here."

The young Taoist priest, not good with words, could only hug the girl again in public, saying, "I'm sorry I'm late."

He couldn't immediately explain all the twists and turns in between to her. He had never received that reply, so it was no wonder the girl in front of him felt so aggrieved.

Lou Xianyue witnessed this scene as soon as she arrived. The girl was nestled in the Taoist priest's arms, with only her slender neck and flowing black hair showing.

From afar, the figure in white appeared like a lone pine tree reflecting the moon, while in his arms he held his most precious treasure.

Lou Xianyue glanced at the scene, her knuckles suddenly tightened, her fingers digging into her palms. Her brocade robe, embroidered with dark gold cloud patterns, was originally a flamboyant and dazzling appearance, but at this moment, a bone-chilling aura suddenly condensed around her.

Kong Qing followed behind, not daring to even breathe loudly, after all, he had witnessed the young master's emotional changes from beginning to end.

When he first learned of the incident at the Sword Forging Manor, the young master didn't say anything on the surface, but he went straight to the Red Maple Garden where Miss Su was.

Upon finding the Red Maple Garden deserted, they rushed to the Heavenly Pivot Pavilion.

Anyone would be angry to see this scene upon arrival, let alone the young master who has a very short temper.

Lou Xianyue's usual composure had vanished, replaced by a deep, cold gaze, as if covered by a thin layer of ice.

As if he hadn't seen anything, he walked step by step towards Tang Jingshan, cupped his hands in a respectful greeting, and said, "Xianyue just learned of the incident at the manor and rushed over. Is Uncle Tang alright?"

Tang Jingshan was also attacked by a hidden weapon, so it can be said that the person behind the attack was targeting him. It's just that Su Ning was closest to him and was affected by the attack.

At this moment, the remaining members of Zhufeng Hall had already surrounded Tangjing Mountain in layers.

He first raised Lou Xianyue's hand in a perfunctory manner, and then said, "I'm fine. This little trick is not enough for the thief to kill me."

At this moment, Su Ning had already stepped out of Lin Ci's embrace, and the two returned to their previous state, as if the tenderness just now was merely an illusion.

Tang Jingshan glanced at Lou Xianyue, who was radiating coldness, and then at Su Ning and Lin Ci, who were calm and composed. He felt that he shouldn't be here.

But for the sake of business, he still asked Lin Ci, "So you're the Taoist priest from Taihang Temple. Young friend Lin, how have you been? I'm so grateful to you for saving Ning'er's life just now."

Lin Ci tapped her fingertips lightly on the scabbard, the sound like shattering jade: "Master Tang, you're too kind. Saving people is simply my duty."

"Heh... Saving people is our duty, but does that mean the subsequent hugging is also our duty?"

Lou Xianyue gritted her teeth, first glancing at Su Ning before fixing her gaze on Lin Ci.

Lin Ci hadn't noticed this person before, but upon hearing his voice, she looked up and asked, "Who are you?"

Tang Jingshan quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Why is it that only Fellow Daoist Lin has come here alone? May I ask which Daoist priest from Taihang Temple is leading the group this time?"

Lin Ci lowered her eyes, concealing the fleeting emotion within them: "It was my eldest grand-uncle. Just as we were climbing the mountain tonight, he sensed the presence of medicine puppets causing trouble. Concerned for the safety of the manor lord, he sent me here to investigate."

Su Ning naturally noticed Lou Xianyue's gaze. From the beginning, he had been focusing his attention on her, but unfortunately, she refused to meet his gaze and instead kept it on Lin Ci.

Tang Jingshan never expected that at his age, he would have to get involved in the emotional entanglements of the younger generation. He might have believed what Lin Ci had just said before, but the intimacy he showed when he saved Ning Ya was undeniable.

But Ning Yatou was broad-minded; didn't she see that Lou boy's face was almost as black as coal?