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

Seeing the cautious manner of the Prefect of Qingyun, Song Hengxue sighed inwardly.

They, as members of the martial arts world, had never had any connection with the imperial court. If Tangxi hadn't come to ask for their help, Song Hengxue and the disciples of Baihua Valley probably wouldn't have set foot in any buildings related to the imperial court to this day.

Of course, that's the rule in Hundred Flowers Valley. As for others, Song Hengxue can't control them. However, he naturally doesn't like to have too much contact with officials in private.

Seeing the prefect of Qingyun's appearance, Song Hengxue naturally couldn't refuse outright. Rescuing Su Ning and retrieving the pearl weren't mutually exclusive, so in fact, Song Hengxue hadn't intended to decline the task when she stepped into the mansion today.

Therefore, his words reassured the other party, "Please rest assured, Your Excellency, I will do my utmost to help you recover the stolen items."

Actually, Song Hengxue didn't make a move just now for two reasons. First, Su Ning was in his hands, and if he made a rash move, he might hurt her. So it was better to observe her moves first. Second, there was the deal between You Xunchun and Shili Xuanling.

He turned his head to look at the doctor in the green robe beside him, stepped forward, and nodded: "Brother You, that's enough."

Looking at the chaotic scene, You Xunchun saw that Yu Xinglai, carrying one person, was actually able to fight two against one, which was indeed the work of a young genius. He turned around and looked at the assassin in black on the eaves, and made a gesture.

Yu Xinglai, who was fighting Tang Xi and Pei Yunlian in the courtyard, was naturally on guard against the assassins on the eaves.

The fact that he suddenly sent Su Ning to the Red Sleeve Pavilion after jumping off the cliff was naturally preordained. The young star of the Red Sleeve Pavilion was someone he had specially chosen. Giving her a large sum of money and secretly sending her out of the Red Sleeve Pavilion was just a piece of cake for him.

The day he disappeared was naturally to deal with the Shadow Pavilion Master of Ten Miles of Suspended Bells. As long as the other party did not appear tonight, these assassins of Ten Miles of Suspended Bells were nothing more than shrimp soldiers and crab generals to him, so he had already arranged everything.

The South China Sea Luminous Pearl was something he had long coveted, and he couldn't give it up.

As for Su Ning, he wants her too.

The reason he had been stalling these two for so long was to wait for the assassins on the roof to make their move.

After all... the Thief Saint is famous throughout the world for his lightness skill.

Thinking of this, he glanced at the girl in his arms, feeling sorry for her. She was frowning, and even though her face was covered by a veil, he could see that she looked unwell.

With a surge of inner strength, Su Ning felt herself being tossed upwards. Before she could even cry out, the young man beneath her had already lifted her by the buttocks. She instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, only to hear him chuckle softly, "Miss Su is quite enthusiastic today. Don't worry, I won't let you get hurt."

His voice, already carrying the spirit of youth, became even more alluring when it softened and lingered at this moment.

Su Ning had no time to listen to his flirting. He had already leaped into the air, undoubtedly using his "Snow-Treading" lightness skill. Many below exclaimed in surprise, "This is Yu Xinglai's world-famous Snow-Treading skill! Truly wondrous!"

A faint white mark appeared from the boy's toes, as if an invisible force was supporting him. The speed was extremely fast, and Su Ning felt the temperature around her drop. If she were standing below, she could see that a layer of frost had indeed formed where Yu Xinglai had passed, but it dispersed in a short while.

The saying "walking in the snow leaves no trace" perfectly describes the scene in the clouds and mist.

As soon as Yu Xinglai found the opportunity to leap into the air and scale the walls, Tang Xi and Pei Yunlian were chasing after him. However, they were no match for Yu Xinglai. They couldn't catch up with his speed and could only watch helplessly as he escaped with Su Ning right before their eyes.

He was now close to the exit; once he repelled the assassins guarding the eaves, no one could stop him.

Su Ning, leaning against the other's chest, suddenly felt a sense of unease. Could he have really escaped?

She can't go with him.

Yu Xinglai was riding high at this moment. The wind rustled through his hair, and his smile was hidden in the evening breeze. The two people behind him could not catch up with him at all, and the assassins who tried to stop him were all repelled by him.

But at this moment, a sudden change occurred—

Suddenly, a flute melody rang out. The flute music was not the gentle and melodious tune, but a killing move wrapped in internal energy. Song Hengxue held a white jade flute and looked at the thief who was preparing to escape with the treasure. The flute music from her mouth disrupted the thief's steps.

Yu Xinglai looked back, his feet never stopping, and sneered, "Overestimating himself." Then, with a flick of his wrist, the hidden weapon shot from his sleeve toward the flute player.

Song Hengxue remained motionless, her white robe billowing like flowing clouds. Her jade flute twirled in her palm, and with a series of sharp cracks, several gleaming hidden weapons fell to the man's feet.

As the sound of the jade flute faded, Yu Xinglai stopped paying attention to his opponents. He was just one step away from escaping, but unfortunately, one problem led to another. The assassins who had just been defeated by Yu Xinglai suddenly threw out several hook claws. A cold glint flashed, and the hook claws shot towards the girl in his arms.

Su Ning was startled and instinctively closed her eyes, taking another step closer to the boy. Yu Xinglai's expression turned cold when he saw who the group had attacked, his eyes flashing with icy chill. "Who gave you permission to attack her?"

Tang Xi and Pei Yunlian, who were closely following behind them, also saw the target of the group of assassins. Tang Xi exclaimed, "Su Su!" and swung her silver whip, which was carrying a wind blade, toward the hook claw, but unfortunately, she was a step too late.

Now she can only hope that Yu Xinglai can protect the girl in his arms.

Yu Xinglai's eyes were fixed on the four or five hooked claws. If the girl in his arms were to get even a little bit on them, she would probably perish.

He quickly turned to the side, grabbing the three ropes with his remaining hand. At the same time, four or five hidden weapons were launched simultaneously, and the people who threw out the hooks all fell down the stairs. However, the remaining hook directly embedded itself in his shoulder.

Blood instantly soaked her clothes. Su Ning smelled the blood and opened her eyes. She saw the boy's pale jaw, but the hand that was holding Su Ning remained steady and never loosened its grip.

"Yu Xinglai... put me down."

Su Ning didn't understand why the other party insisted on taking her away. She had only spent a few days with him. If it weren't for her being a burden, he would have been able to escape from here quietly today.

Just like the original work.

Upon hearing the girl's voice in his arms, Yu Xinglai disregarded the wound on his shoulder and pulled her even closer to him. "What nonsense are you talking about? I promised to take you with me, so don't doubt my abilities."

His voice was light and cheerful, seemingly no different from usual, but it still carried a hint of hoarseness.

Yu Xinglai stood on the roof tiles, with Tang Xi and Pei Yunlian chasing after him on his left and the assassins he had just beaten to a pulp on his right. He activated his Snow-Treading technique, trying to force his way through.

But Pei Yunlian's sword energy was already less than three feet long. While he was fending off the attacks of the two men, he was also stabbing the assassins with his dagger.

Suddenly, he sensed another force surging toward him.

A very faint, almost imperceptible sound came from behind him, making even the wind seem to fall silent. The force seemed to be directed at him, and by the time he realized what was happening, the thing had already disappeared into his arm.

It is a silver needle.

It must have been poisoned, otherwise his grip on Su Ning's hand wouldn't have weakened.

Su Ning felt herself being thrown down by the boy in her arms. As her body plummeted, the wind blew off her veil, and she could even see the boy's reddened eyes and his incredulous gaze. He tried to grab her, but she could only fall off the building like a kite with a broken string...