The cold moonlight, like frost, spilled across the forest like scattered silver fragments. The girl's soft features were bathed in the cold light, making her appear like a figure carved from white jade, serene and lonely.

At this moment, she held a small jade bottle in her hand, tilted her wrist slightly, and the translucent liquid in the bottle dripped onto the still warm body, making a soft "hissing" sound.

In no time, accompanied by wisps of bluish-white smoke, the flesh beneath their feet melted and collapsed at a visible speed.

"Susu, I'm still somewhat useful, aren't I?"

A soft, obsequious voice rang out, and Su Ning scoffed, "That's all you're good for."

In the world of martial arts, the essential item for murder and arson is the Corpse Dissolving Water, which costs only one energy point and is very cheap.

Looking at the bell in her hand under the moonlight, Su Ning wondered who was trying to capture her.

Duan Ming only said it was the Pavilion Master, but according to Su Ning's opinion, it shouldn't be that Shadow Pavilion Master, since she was there when the other party captured Yu Xing.

The most likely candidates are the Wind Pavilion and the Moon Pavilion.

The Wind Pavilion is responsible for collecting information and controlling the intelligence network across the land, while the Moon Pavilion determines the rankings based on the intelligence.

Nowadays, the various lists of young masters, beauties, weapons, and martial arts techniques in the martial arts world are all drafted by the Moon Pavilion.

Su Ning leans towards the idea that it's a collaboration between the Moon Pavilion and the Wind Pavilion. Perhaps the Moon Pavilion Master wants to meet her, and her actions in Fuxian Town have likely been exposed, which naturally involves the assistance of the Wind Pavilion.

The reason why the other party knew so much was probably because they were affected by the main characters.

She had previously asked Duan Ming if the people from the Ten Miles of Bells were monitoring Yue Zijin, but he didn't reply. However, she guessed that it was pretty much true. The person chosen by fate was the one given by Taihang Temple, and Tangxi was the eldest daughter of the Sword Casting Manor.

This group was so conspicuous that it was not surprising that someone was monitoring them.

She kept the bell for future use, since the other party had given her such a generous gift, how could she not return it?

"By the way, Xiao Qi, where is this?"

After dealing with Duan Ming, Su Ning realized that she didn't know where she was. She was surrounded by a forest, without a trace of human habitation, and had no idea which way to go.

"You're no longer in Lingzhou City, but this place isn't far from it. If you stay here, the main characters should be able to find you tomorrow."

"But Susu, how are you going to explain Duan Ming's situation?"

Xiao Qi was puzzled. Although she knew that Su Ning wanted to do it herself, how could she explain her escape from Duan Ming?

Su Ning glanced at the carriage Duan Ming had prepared behind her, thought for a moment, then randomly chose a direction to walk in, while mentally conversing with Xiao Qi: "Just say I have a hidden weapon given to me by Yan Wu, and that the person injured him without paying attention."

Although Su Ning did not mention her relationship with Yanwu Yanluo, based on the fact that the other party allowed her to play the role of the Moon Goddess, Su Ning guessed that the main characters must have something in mind. Otherwise, why would they let her do such an honorary thing alone when they were not related?

Therefore, Su Ning did not hesitate to use Yan Wu as a shield.

Actually, she wasn't exactly lying. Yanwu and Yanluo did want to give her something, but she refused.

Since the other party was determined to hide her relationship with Peach Blossom Man, what did it mean that she took things from both factions?

It would be difficult to explain to Xu Heyu and Zhu Qing then, but it's not bad to use it to fool the main characters for now.

Su Ning is now just randomly choosing a direction to walk in, so that when the main characters find her tomorrow, she can clear herself off from Duan Ming.

After all, she had no idea what had happened to Duan Ming after she escaped.

Su Ning walked forward under the moonlight as if she were in a deserted place. Although there was a cool breeze, she now had the ability to control the wind and there was no one around, so she could move as she pleased without being bothered by the cold wind.

If someone were here at that moment, they would surely gasp in surprise.

The girl in plain clothes looked like a forest spirit, with her long black hair falling to her waist, and her exposed skin as white as snow. What was most wonderful was that the wind could not move her hair.

It's like there's a barrier, keeping the wind out.

Just then, the sound of a bell ringing softly came from the other end of the forest path, its clear sound shattering the deathly silence of the woods.

Su Ning quickly hid in the shadows of the trees nearby.

Why would such a loud noise occur in the deserted forest so late at night? The person who came must be someone extraordinary, which piqued Su Ning's interest.

I looked up.

In the moonlight, a procession of carriages and horses slowly approached. Leading the procession was an ebony carriage inlaid with gold, its roof carved with lotus scrolls, and silk palace lanterns hanging from the four corners. In the dim light, the tassels and ribbons swayed gently in the wind.

In front of the carriage was a young attendant with a sword at his waist and a sharp expression.

Surrounding the carriage were four maids, all dressed in matching blue silk skirts, their posture respectful yet elegant.

Behind him followed more than ten attendants, all dressed in black close-fitting clothes and with swords at their waists, looking quite imposing.

What a grand display!

This was the first time Su Ning had ever seen someone so pretentious in this world.

Seeing the lotus blossom pattern on the carriage, Su Ning quickly asked Xiao Qi, "Is the lotus blossom pattern the emblem of the Luofu Water Pavilion family?"

"That's right!" Xiao Qi's voice was a little excited.

Having received an affirmative answer, Su Ning's eyes held a different meaning when she looked at the carriage in front of her.

Duan Ming gave her a huge surprise. If he hadn't pulled this stunt tonight, how would Su Ning have met Lou Xianyue ahead of time?

Luofu Water Pavilion is a major force of the righteous path in the original work.

That's an incredibly wealthy existence.

The fact that Su Ning was able to see the Lou family crest in this desolate wilderness suggests that the person before her must be the young master of the Lou family.

Their purpose was naturally to come to Lingzhou to participate in the martial arts tournament.

Lou Xianyue was also one of the few young men on the list of eligible bachelors, competing with Song Hengxue for the top spot, and countless young women wanted to marry him.

Leaving aside Lou Xianyue's personal factors, the Luofu Water Pavilion behind him alone is incredibly wealthy. Moreover, the Lou family has a rule that the head of the Lou family, regardless of gender, is only allowed to have one partner in this life.

Currently, the Lou family only has one young master, Lou Xianyue.

If you marry into that family, you'll never have to worry about anything for the rest of your life. All you'll have to do every day is think about how to spend your money, since the Lou family's wealth is so vast that it could last for three generations.

Not to mention that the young master of this building is also exceptionally handsome.

Along with Song Hengxue of Baihua Valley, she was known as the Eastern Tower of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Su Ning, hidden in the shadows, saw the procession of carriages and horses stop there.

The lead attendant dismounted and walked to the carriage, seemingly whispering something to the person inside.

The group then rested on the spot, and the four maids immediately got to work.

The two stepped forward, their fingertips twirling embroidered handkerchiefs, and gently lifted the brocade curtain of the carriage. They stood with their heads bowed on either side. One of them took out a celadon teacup from a food box and used silver chopsticks to place a piece of candied fruit on the plate.

The other person held a copper brazier, lifted a corner of the lid to let the warm steam out and dispel the chill in the forest.

The servants then dispersed, untied the bound cloth and camphor wood frame from the horse's back, and took out low tables and soft cushions from their personal bags, laying them on the thick, soft fallen leaves.

Su Ning watched in disbelief as the deluxe tent suddenly appeared on the open ground.

Wild game was roasting over the fire, filling the air with its aroma, and even Su Ning felt a little hungry.

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