The change came far too suddenly.
Watching Yu Lingxin, who had been smiling pleasantly a moment ago, suddenly strike with such ruthless force, the black-clad men were all left stunned.
But then Yu Lingxin flashed a sweet smile. Her silk ribbons flicked like venomous snakes darting their tongues, and with several sudden sweeps, a few more men were sent tumbling into the snow without any ability to resist, joining their earlier companions.
"Boss! This one's tough!"
The remaining black-clad men were terrified out of their wits and immediately shouted loudly.
"Your orders, Young Master?!"
Yu Lingxin paid them no heed and instead asked Uchiha Madara for his decision.
"Since we've started, finish it properly!"
The carriage did not move, but Uchiha Madara's calm voice drifted out from within.
"Understood!"
Yu Lingxin gave a slight bow and retreated, where she saw Li Fengyu within the encirclement, as well as Ping Sanzhi directing the men.
Naturally, the latter's expression was now extremely ugly.
"I am Ping Sanzhi, chief first-rank guard of the Flat Mound City Lord's Mansion. May I ask who this heroic lady might be?"
Ping Sanzhi cupped his fists slightly, though inwardly he was furious. He had merely come to silence someone, yet he had encountered a martial arts expert—and such a young little girl at that. It was so unbelievable that he almost felt as though he were dreaming.
"My young master said to clean up all loose ends!"
Yu Lingxin smiled as she spoke words cold enough to freeze one's blood. Two silk ribbons flew from her sleeves, twisting and lashing wildly like twin dragons fighting over a pearl.
Crack! Crack!
With a flick of her ribbons, her soft-whip technique sent rings of circular force flying out, carrying a bone-chilling cold. Even if those subordinates avoided the ribbons