Saving people is much easier than killing them

The male host and the Fierce Woman were both surprised that Fang Qiuyue still had the strength to stand. A short while had passed, and they were already puzzled that the girl wasn't unconscious. To think she still had the strength to stand up.

"Miss Fang, what's wrong?" Seeing Fang Qiuyue's pained expression, the Old Woman feigned concern and asked.

But Fang Qiuyue, having realized the danger, ignored her and directly drew her White Rainbow Sword, slashing at the main door.

"Crack!"

The wooden door shattered in response, and Fang Qiuyue rushed out.

The three people in the room were stunned. They hadn't expected this foolish girl to suddenly become smart. However, they weren't worried at all. Since she had entered this courtyard, there was no way she could escape.

As expected, the moment Fang Qiuyue rushed out of the small house, she saw more than ten burly men grinning at her, holding various blunt weapons and nets. It was clear they intended to capture her alive.

"Get out of my way!"

Fang Qiuyue roared, and the White Rainbow Sword in her hand fiercely stabbed towards the foremost burly man.

"Ah!"

The leading burly man let out a scream, clutching his chest where the wound from the sword was, and retreated repeatedly.

"Damn it, we've been fumigating for so long, why is this girl still so strong?"

A Big Beard next to him heard this and laughed heartily, "Hahaha, Third Brother, I think you're the one who's not capable. Get aside, let me subdue this little girl."

With that, he swung a Copper Hammer towards Fang Qiuyue.

"Clang!"

The White Rainbow Sword was as fast as lightning. It instantly knocked away the Copper Hammer. At the same time, Fang Qiuyue flicked her wrist, and the White Rainbow Sword curved at a peculiar angle, stabbing towards the Big Beard's neck.

Fortunately, a young man behind the Big Beard was quick-witted. He quickly pulled the Big Beard backward, narrowly dodging Fang Qiuyue's killing move. However, a bloody gash was still left on his neck.

"This opponent is quite tricky..."

The Big Beard touched the blood seeping from the wound on his neck, feeling a lingering fear.

"Ha... ha..."

Seeing that her "fleeting glimpse" hadn't killed the Big Beard, Fang Qiuyue, whose breathing was already chaotic, quickly circulated the Returning Heart Skill to adjust herself.

Like most second-generation disciples in the Returning Heart Sect, Fang Qiuyue had already mastered her family's martial art, the Simple Heart Sword, before joining the sect. Moreover, she had practiced breathing techniques under her father's tutelage for several years since childhood, so her physical foundation was very good.

Coupled with the Returning Heart Skill's effects of dispelling poison and protecting the heart, this allowed her to still have the strength to draw her sword in this state.

"A bunch of trash! I told you all to practice diligently, but all you do is go out and carouse. Now you can't even handle a little girl. Get out of my way!"

Just as all the burly men hesitated, a Scholar-like Youth walked out from a small house to the north and shouted. He then made a gesture into the room, "Gu Oldest, I apologize for my useless subordinates making you witness this."

As the scholar's somewhat fawning voice sounded, a bladesman with a face full of pockmarks walked out and laughed heartily, "That little lass does have some skill. It's normal that your mediocre subordinates can't beat her."

"Yes, yes, yes. Fortunately, Gu Oldest came to my place for a drink today, otherwise, I would have truly watched a cooked duck fly away. I'll trouble you to subdue that little lady, so my subordinates can see what a true expert looks like."

"No problem, no problem. Then I'll help you out, consider it repayment for this meal."

"Gu Oldest, what are you saying? This wine was my treat. If you're going to take action, there will naturally be other rewards."

"Haha, Brother Zhang is indeed sensible. Then watch closely."

After speaking, Gu Oldest walked towards Fang Qiuyue as if strolling through a garden.

At this moment, Fang Qiuyue was already starting to feel disoriented, but her strong will to survive told her she had to hold on.

'As long as I kill him... I'll still have a chance to escape.'

Understanding this, Fang Qiuyue no longer hesitated. Using all her remaining strength, she lunged at Gu Oldest.

'White Rainbow Purple Lightning!'

This was Fang Qiuyue's fastest sword move. As a circle of white light appeared around the sword, the White Rainbow Sword stabbed towards Gu Oldest's neck like a bolt of lightning.

Facing such a powerful sword strike, Gu Oldest was unhurried. With just a sidestep, he easily dodged it. He then casually drew the Purple Copper Saber from his waist and used its hilt to poke Fang Qiuyue in the stomach.

"Ugh!"

Fang Qiuyue cried out in pain and knelt on the ground, clutching her stomach. Her body was already at its limit, and this poke made her feel as if her internal organs were twisting together.

At the same time, Jiang Beiran, who had been watching from the rooftop, saw three options appear before him.

[Option 1: Go down and kill all the villains surrounding Fang Qiuyue. Reward: Double Peaks Pierce Ears (Mystic Middle Grade)]

[Option 2: Shout loudly to attract the night patrol officers. Reward: Wrought Iron Steel Spear (Yellow Rank Middle Grade)]

[Option 3: Rescue Fang Qiuyue without harming any of the villains. Reward: Random Basic Stat Point +1]

'Although Option 3 is indeed the easiest, it feels like a high-difficulty option.'

After complaining inwardly, Jiang Beiran took out two small black balls from his Universe Ring.

Below, Fang Qiuyue, who had fallen into despair, was filled with regret. She couldn't understand why things had turned out this way. She had only wanted to help that old woman, so why did she end up in this situation?

In stark contrast to her emotions, the villains below were laughing heartily and showering Gu Oldest with praise.

"Gu Oldest is indeed Gu Oldest! He subdued this little lady with just one move. Such skill! You can't find another like him in Sunset Glow Town!"

"More than Sunset Glow Town! Even in the entire Luo Nan Prefecture, Gu Oldest's abilities allow him to walk sideways."

"Sigh, if I could have even one-tenth of Gu Oldest's skill in this lifetime, I would be completely satisfied."

Listening to all sorts of Rainbow Farts, Gu Oldest laughed heartily, clearly enjoying it.

He waited until his underlings finished their flattery before the Scholar-like Youth walked over and cupped his hands to Gu Oldest, saying, "Gu Oldest, your martial arts are truly peerless. I am truly in awe."

"Enough, enough. Dealing with a little girl is a piece of cake. Nothing to brag about."

Seeing that Gu Oldest was satisfied, the scholar stopped praising him and turned to kick Fang Qiuyue in the shoulder.

"You slut! How dare you injure my brother? Today, I'll show you How Many Eyes Does King Ma Have."

"Hahahahahaha!" The villains watching this scene burst into laughter.

Fang Qiuyue, who had been kicked to the ground, was completely stunned. Although she tried her best to retreat, her body had no strength at all.

'Save me... someone save me...'

Seeing the scholar approach her with a fierce look in his eyes again, Fang Qiuyue cried out desperately in her heart.

"Bang!"

Just as the scholar was about to raise his foot to kick Fang Qiuyue again, a cloud of black smoke exploded.

"What's going on!?" the scholar exclaimed.

Although it was already night, the scholar could still see things clearly by the moonlight. But as the black smoke spread, he couldn't see anything, and he couldn't even hear his own voice.

Gu Oldest, standing nearby, frowned. Just as he was about to draw his Purple Copper Saber to disperse the black smoke, he felt an immense force push back the Purple Copper Saber he had only half-drawn.

'So strong!'

The startled Gu Oldest retreated repeatedly. Although it wasn't a real fight, he already knew he was no match for the newcomer.

"May I ask which senior expert has graced us with their presence? I am Gu Louqing, Hall Master of the Yellow Gang. If I have offended you in any way, please forgive me."

Although Gu Louqing couldn't hear his own voice, he knew the expert could definitely hear him. So, to save his life, he immediately announced his name, hoping to make the other party hesitate.

Silence--

There was no reply, but Gu Louqing dared not move rashly, standing there foolishly.

It wasn't until the black smoke gradually dissipated that Gu Louqing's vision finally recovered somewhat. At the same time, he heard Zhang Jijin's voice.

"Gu Oldest, are you alright!?"

Feeling the relief of surviving, Gu Louqing calmed himself and replied, "I'm fine. How are you all?"

Zhang Jijin immediately looked around and found that although his subordinates were all terrified, they were unharmed. Only then did he relax and say, "My brothers are all fine."

"Boss! That little lady is gone!" At this moment, Big Beard, who had just been stabbed by Fang Qiuyue, roared.

Gu Louqing heard this and quickly said, "Shut your mouth. Don't you understand yet? You messed with someone you shouldn't have."

Big Beard immediately covered his mouth and nervously looked around.

After a long while, seeing that nothing else happened, Gu Louqing breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It seems that the expert still gave our Yellow Gang some face and let us go."

Everyone then came to their senses and repeatedly thanked Gu Louqing, "Fortunately, you were here today, Boss Gu, otherwise we would all be finished."

Even Gu Louqing had to call the person an expert. How could these villains not know what kind of existence they had just encountered?

Waving his hand at everyone, Gu Louqing let out a long breath, "From now on, when you kidnap people, keep your eyes open. Don't dare to trick just anyone, or you'll bring trouble upon yourselves sooner or later."

"Boss Gu is right, we will learn our lesson, we will definitely learn our lesson."

The Old Woman who had tricked Fang Qiuyue was now so scared that she could barely stand. Today, they were spared because the expert gave Boss Gu and the Yellow Gang face, but what about tomorrow... She was the one in charge. If that expert really came looking for them, who among those present would dare to protect her?

"This is going to kill this old woman!"

Ignoring the old woman who was about to wet herself, Gu Louqing looked at Zhang Jijin and said, "Don't go out for the next couple of days. Stay put at home. I'll go back to the gang and investigate to see which master has come to Sunset Glow Town."

Gu Louqing was naturally cautious. Although the expert had let them go today, a feud had already been formed. Who could guarantee that the person wouldn't come back to cause trouble later? Therefore, he had to make corresponding preparations, and even find an opportunity to strike first!

"Yes, yes, yes, we'll listen to you. We absolutely won't run around. We owe it all to you, Boss Gu." Zhang Jijin, who had already lost his composure, nodded repeatedly.

"En, let's go back." Waving his hand at Zhang Jijin, Gu Louqing turned and left the courtyard.

On the other side, Fang Qiuyue, who had been rescued, was still in a state of disbelief.

'I'm saved? And Jiang Shixiong, this coward... saved me!?'

With a myriad of thoughts, Fang Qiuyue, who was nestled in Jiang Beiran's arms, looked up. Seeing Jiang Beiran's sun-scorched face, she was momentarily stunned.

"Shixiong, I..."

"Shh, don't speak. You were hit by a sleeping incense, and the poison has spread throughout your body. Sleep for a while. I will give you Healing once we reach a safe place."

Hearing Jiang Beiran's gentle voice, Fang Qiuyue, who had been in a state of tension, instantly felt a sense of security. At the same time, she thought to herself.

'Sigh, if I had listened to Shixiong earlier, how could I have ended up like this.'

"Shixiong... I'm sorry."

After saying this, Fang Qiuyue, completely relaxed, fell into a deep sleep.

"No... no... no!"

In Inn Room 3 Renzi, Fang Qiuyue, her face covered in sweat, suddenly sat up in bed, looking around with lingering fear.

"It's okay, it's okay, Sister is here, don't be scared, don't be scared," Liu Zijin said as she quickly came over to hug Fang Qiuyue.

"Sister Zi Jin!" Fang Qiuyue hugged Liu Zijin tightly and burst into tears.

Only at this moment did she confirm that she hadn't been dreaming last night; she had truly been saved by her Shixiong.

"It's alright, it's alright," Liu Zijin gently comforted her, stroking Fang Qiuyue's back.

After venting for a while, Fang Qiuyue took the silk handkerchief handed to her by Liu Zijin and wiped away her tears.

"Wait a moment, I'll go call Jiang Shixiong over." Seeing that Fang Qiuyue had calmed down, Liu Zijin walked to the door of the adjacent room and knocked.

With a creak, Jiang Beiran opened the door and asked, "She's awake?"

"En, just woke up," Liu Zijin nodded.

"Good, let's go take a look." Jiang Beiran closed the door and followed Liu Zijin back to their room.

Seeing Jiang Beiran enter, Fang Qiuyue on the bed quickly tried to stand up, but she felt she still had no strength in her body.

"Just lie down, don't move around."

Fang Qiuyue nodded after hearing this and lay back down.

"Extend your hand to me," Jiang Beiran said as he sat down by the bed and extended his hand.

After Fang Qiuyue extended her hand from under the covers, Jiang Beiran placed his hand on her wrist and began to take her pulse.

As Jiang Beiran carefully felt Fang Qiuyue's pulse, Fang Qiuyue, hidden in the covers, secretly looked at Jiang Beiran.

Strange... why didn't I notice Shixiong was so... so handsome before?

At this moment, in Fang Qiuyue's eyes, Jiang Beiran's face was like jade, his temples were as if cut by a knife, his brows were like ink paintings, and his eyes were like black mercury stirred in white mercury, hanging like cold stars above his chiseled nose.

"En, it seems to be just ordinary sleeping incense, indeed without any other toxicity." Releasing Fang Qiuyue's hand, Jiang Beiran took out three Heart Cleansing Pills from his Universe Ring and handed them to her. "Take one every hour, and you'll fully recover after finishing them."

"Thank you, Shixiong." Taking the Heart Cleansing Pills, Fang Qiuyue clenched her other fist and said to Jiang Beiran, "Shixiong, I was wrong. I shouldn't have disregarded your words, and... and spoken to you like that."

After Fang Qiuyue finished speaking, three options simultaneously appeared before Jiang Beiran.

[Option 1: "It's nothing, it's all in the past. Shixiong didn't take it to heart." Completion Reward: Ten Absolute Divine Flash (Earth Grade Low Rank)]

[Option 2: "It's good that you know you were wrong now. Do you know how wise Shixiong is now?" Completion Reward: Six Ren Records (Mysterious Grade High Rank)]

[Option Three: "No need to apologize to me. Why do you think I appeared in time? Because I was already following behind you. The reason I didn't stop you was to let you suffer a little." Completion Reward: +1 Random Basic Skill Point]

PS: Not ending a chapter is a real skill. First, I combined two chapters into one to avoid ending it. The ending is exactly 4000 characters without options, but I was afraid you guys would blow up (I'm such a coward).

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