Silent

He did not want to drag this stranger, who had just helped them, into trouble.

"Where did this stray dog come from? How dare you meddle in my business?"

A purple-robed young man at the front turned around, his face full of arrogance.

He looked to be just over twenty. Though handsome, his features carried a sinister air. The jade pendant at his waist bore the words "Luoyun," clearly marking him as someone of considerable status.

Gu Sheng ignored the purple-robed youth's clamor. His gaze fell on Mu Xi's swollen cheek, and his brow furrowed slightly.

"What happened?"

"Senior, leave quickly!"

Mu Feng's voice was hoarse.

"They are—"

"Shut up!"

The purple-robed youth kicked Mu Feng in the knee, and the crack of bone breaking was clearly audible.

Mu Feng let out a muffled groan and dropped to his knees, yet he still used his body to shield his younger sister.

The purple-robed youth looked down at Mu Feng from above and sneered.

"I am Young Master Qin, son of the Luoyun City Lord. You lowborn wretch bumped into me on the street and did not apologize. Now you have even brought along a helper who doesn't know his place?"

Mu Xi cried out and threw herself toward her brother.

"You were clearly the ones who deliberately bumped into my brother, and you even stole our—"

Slap!

Young Master Qin backhanded her again, sending Mu Xi sprawling to the ground.

"A lowly maidservant like you thinks she can interrupt?"

Mu Feng's eyes nearly split with rage. He struggled to get up, but two burly men firmly pinned his shoulders down.

Young Master Qin smiled disdainfully, crouched down, and patted Mu Feng's face.

"Want to save your sister? Fine. I'll give you a chance—tear off her clothes with your own hands,