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

The presence of Su Ning in the forest outside the city made a young man's entire body feel intensely hot.

The atmosphere in Kelingzhou City had plummeted to freezing point.

The branch of the Sword Forging Manor located in Lingzhou City is called the Heavenly Sword Hall. During the day, it forges weapons for the martial arts practitioners in the city, and it is also responsible for relaying messages to the Sword Forging Manor in case of special matters.

The reason why Tangxi did not contact his family immediately was that they only stayed in Lingzhou City for one day and went up the mountain the next day.

Unexpectedly, the assassins seized the opportunity of their stay in Lingzhou City that very night, and their target was clearly Su Ning.

At this moment, the main characters also realized what was happening.

Even Yue Zijin found it hard to believe; no matter how much you guard against it, it's hard to guard against a traitor within your own family.

"But what use would the Seven Stars Chamber of Commerce have for capturing Su Su?"

Yue Zijin's face was slightly pale. He had suffered some external injuries, but thanks to You Xunchun's bandaging, he was fine for the time being.

His pupils were bright, and he stared intently at the person in front of him, appearing even more focused in the candlelight.

The man in front of him was about forty years old. His bronze face gleamed in the firelight, with deep lines around his eyes. He was sturdy with broad shoulders and a thick back, and his body exuded a faint smell of iron and charcoal.

This person is Cheng Yefu, the head of the Heavenly Sword Hall stationed in Lingzhou City.

"Uncle Cheng, could you please send me some men? I urgently need to go outside the city to find someone."

Compared to Yue Zijin's confusion, Tang Xi was more annoyed at the moment. Regardless of whether it was a matter of openness or covertness, she shouldn't have gone to his meeting tonight.

Cheng Yefu was dragged out of bed in the middle of the night by several younger people who were making a racket. They couldn't explain what was going on, but they said they were looking for someone, which drove him crazy.

"Young Miss, tell me, what exactly did you embarrass yourself by?"

He gazed at Tangxi, his eyes, slightly clouded by the smoke from the stove, slowly sweeping over everyone.

Very competitive.

The moment Pei Yunlian met the other person's gaze, an instinctive tremor made him straighten his back.

The person before me was no ordinary blacksmith.

Tangxi had no choice but to tell the other party the whole story of what had happened that night.

After a moment's thought, the other party concluded: "Tonight's events were no accident; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to mobilize so many people."

"Young Miss, you've probably been under surveillance for quite some time now."

Cheng Yefu's dark eyes gazed at the other person, revealing a quiet, unassuming clarity.

"Furthermore, as far as I know, there aren't any members of the Seven Stars Merchant Guild on such a large scale in Lingzhou City right now. I'm afraid the person you met tonight might not even be from the Seven Stars Merchant Guild."

He glanced at Yue Zijin, which was a tacit answer to his question.

After hearing his words, everyone realized what was going on: what if Duan Ming wasn't a member of the Seven Star Chamber of Commerce?

But there's no time for them to think about the ins and outs now; ensuring Su Ning's safety is the top priority.

"If Duan Ming has already left the city, we might be able to catch up even at full speed, but there's no guarantee he's still hiding inside."

"Uncle Cheng, please send me some men first. I'll lead a search party through the night. Which of you two will come with me?"

Tangxi's gaze fell on Pei Yunlian and Yue Zijin.

Just as Yue Zijin was about to raise her hand, Pei Yunlian beat her to it, saying succinctly, "I'll go with you."

"Alright," Tangxi turned and instructed Yue Zijin, "You stay in the city and search. Uncle Cheng will send you more men."

Yue Zijin pursed her lips but didn't say anything.

No one knew whether Duan Ming had left the city or was still in the city.

The three split into two groups.

Tangxi and Pei Yunlian rode out of the city overnight, while Yue Zijin searched for suspicious people in the city.

As for You Xunchun, the three of them tacitly left him at the inn.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the young man was holding a white jade bell, and someone was kneeling at his feet.

The man casually tapped the white jade bell with his fingertips, causing it to ring crisply. He looked down at the kneeling figure and asked in a soft voice, "Who is it?"

Although there was no hint of sternness in his voice, the person on the ground dared not utter a sound and could only solemnly say, "It is Pavilion Master Yue."

Immediately afterward, as if sensing the man's displeasure, the kneeling man quickly added, "Please rest assured, Mr. You, Pavilion Master Yue only invited Miss Su to sit for a while; he will not harm her in the slightest."

You Xunchun got the answer, but he was not satisfied. He didn't like the other party's sudden and unexpected approach.

"Go back and tell your sect leader that if there's a next time, I wouldn't mind sending her to visit the Cold Pavilion."

The man tapped the edge of the table lightly with his fingertips, his rhythm slow and deep, his tone calm, yet the man on the ground dared not raise his head.

Han Gui Pavilion is different from Feng Pavilion, Yue Pavilion, and Ying Pavilion among the Ten Miles of Suspended Bells. It is a place that everyone fears and is used to punish those who disobey.

The person on the ground clearly knew that the person before him was capable of doing so, so his attitude was unambiguous: "Yes, I will report to Pavilion Master Zhiyue."

The next second, the room returned to its empty and silent state.

But then they saw the man in blue slowly push open the window and look at the torches burning in the street. It was Yue Zijin leading people in the search.

……

As dawn broke, the pale blue light mingled with dappled gold, creating fragmented shadows that stirred the remaining morning dew on the branches.

Su Ning felt sore and sore from the sleep that she didn't want to open her eyes. The soft touch beneath her made her feel so comfortable.

But she hadn't forgotten her purpose. When she slowly woke up, she saw a dome embroidered with lotus branches in dark patterns. The quilt around her was soft and warm, mixed with a faint fragrance of cold plum blossoms.

Looking to the side, one could see a man leaning against a table, taking a nap. His bright red brocade robe was slightly loose at the collar, revealing a bit of his jade-colored skin. His long eyelashes cast a light shadow, and his breathing was light and even.

Su Ning quietly got off the bed and slowly walked to the desk where he was sitting. She was about to gently raise her hand to brush away the stray hairs at his temples when her wrist was suddenly gripped by a force. The fingertips pressed against the slightly cool skin of her wrist, and she couldn't break free.

The boy looked up, his long eyelashes fluttering, revealing eyes that were incredibly sharp. Though there was still a hint of weariness, there was an overwhelming sense of menace. "What do you want to do?"

Su Ning easily broke free from his grip, her clear eyes sparkling. "I just saw that you had given me the bed, so I wanted to tidy up your messy hair."

The well-rested girl was radiant, her pink lips opening and closing, reminding the red-clad boy of her alluring beauty from the previous night.

He quickly looked away, his tone slightly awkward: "Since you're alright, let's pack up and get ready to go."

Lou Xianyue woke up as soon as Su Ning checked into her hotel. The reason she didn't open her eyes immediately was simply because she was a little embarrassed.

This was the first time he had ever lived in the same place as a woman.

"Did you feed me my medicine last night, young master?"

But Su Ning ignored him and asked him a question.

"It wasn't me, I had the maid feed you."

Lou Xianyue hurriedly got up and left, wanting to get away from this place.

"Then how did I end up in the young master's tent?"

One sentence made Lou Xianyue stop in his tracks. He turned to look at the girl before him, and after a long while, he said, "I don't know, maybe you came here on your own."