Chapter 143: Chapter 85: Trade Me for Her

Zhen’er’s mouth was firmly sealed by a large hand, the man before her exuding a fierce and intense aura, as if he could tear apart anything in the world.

However, surprisingly, his ears were so red it seemed as though they might bleed.

This shameless woman, her words just now made him feel as if she had violated him; how could she even say that? To him, it was undoubtedly a great humiliation!

“Shut up!” he shouted angrily, his knuckles cracking under the pressure of his grip, his voice full of ferocity.

Zhen’er frowned, slowly closing her eyes.

At this moment, all she felt was utter discomfort throughout her body.

The effects of the drug had gone unnoticed at first, but now that it had worn off, the pain surged over her like a tide.

Having miscarried less than a month ago, she felt a constant, dragging pain in her lower abdomen, and the arrow wound on her arm, washed by rainwater, was no doubt festering, a numb pain threatening to consume her consciousness.

She could feel her complexion must look awful, and in that instant, death seemed to her a kind of release.

Coming to this ancient era, she originally thought she could thrive, never expecting obstacles and hardships at every turn.

Today, she’d been inexplicably poisoned and forcibly violated. In this era, losing one’s chastity meant certain death!

Enough, let it be whatever it will! She despaired and closed her eyes.

This woman, she truly fears not death! Xing Yuan was infuriated.

He, who had killed countless times, was innately cruel and cold, yet here he was, one hand covering her mouth, unable to bring the dagger in his other hand down.

Seeing he was slow to act, Zhen’er opened her eyes again, looking at him.

He felt somewhat embarrassed under her gaze, his large hand quickly leaving her mouth, his expression slightly odd.

Zhen’er could now speak, looking at him coldly, she said, “Will you kill me or not? If not, tell me why you captured me and poisoned me!”

“I captured Shen Ruoxi, who captured you?”

Xing Yuan’s words had just fallen when, as if realizing something, his cold eyes narrowed. “Who are you really? Why were you in Shen Ruoxi’s room? Can you replace her?

If you can, I may spare your life now in exchange for bringing Shen Ruoxi back.”,

Zhen’er suddenly scoffed, a look of desolation and mockery in her eyes, “Do you know how the arrow wound on my arm came about?”

Xing Yuan was even more infuriated. Never in his life had he encountered a woman who didn’t fear him, and yet she had the nerve to chat with him so casually.

“Who cares about you!” Xing Yuan shouted angrily, his voice echoing in the cave as if it could bring down the stone walls.

Zhen’er laughed at herself bitterly, “Heh, let me tell you, I was injured, and my so-called husband ignored me to save another woman.

That woman is Shen Ruoxi. Do you know that the commander of the military, Prince Zhan Jun Moling, seeing her in danger, abandoned the army to rush and save her?

Can you understand what it means for a commander to leave his troops and put himself in danger to rescue a woman?

She is more important than the outcome of a battle! That means the lives of the entire army, along with his own, are worth less than Shen Ruoxi!

You’re asking me, a woman no one cares about, to exchange for Shen Ruoxi. Do you think that’s possible?

Whether you kill me or free me, no one will care. It’s only I who might still pity this humble life.”

“You…” Xing Yuan was at a loss for words, unsure how to respond.

“If you won’t kill me, let me go. I’m really struggling; I feel like I’ll die even if you don’t kill me.” Zhen’er’s face was as white as paper, looking genuinely on the brink of death.

Even Xing Yuan didn’t understand what came over him. By some dark impulse, he swiftly cut the ropes binding her.

There seemed to be a blaze of anger burning in his heart, as if he was sulking with himself. “Get out, and don’t let me see you again, or next time, I’ll take your life!”

“Men are so heartless, even though we shared a moment of intimacy. I’m so seriously injured, and the night is deep with wild beasts at large outside. I’m as good as dead if I leave. Can I go at dawn?” Zhen’er weakly pleaded.

This woman! Xing Yuan was almost angered to the point of spitting blood, just about to rebuke her when he heard a faint whistling sound outside.

His eyes narrowed dangerously, instantly on alert, as he grabbed Zhen’er and pressed the dagger tightly against her throat. “They are indeed quite capable, finding us so quickly.”

The cave was small, and if they blocked the entrance, he’d be hard-pressed to escape.

Not to mention, his power had greatly diminished, and he couldn’t withstand them at all.

With this in mind, Xing Yuan put on the Ghost Face mask, then dragged the staggering Zhen’er out of the cave.

The moonlight finally penetrated the thick clouds, casting a cold glow that accentuated the swaying, eerie shadows of the trees.

Xing Yuan had just stopped after abducting Zhen’er when he saw three figures swiftly approaching.

Two men and a woman, and while he didn’t recognize the men, the woman was Shen Ruoxi.

Xing Yuan knew in his heart that at his full strength he was no match for Shen Ruoxi, let alone now that he only had sixty percent of his power left.

At this moment, he was filled with tension and unease, his grip on the dagger unconsciously tightening, leaving a shallow red mark on Zhen’er’s throat.

“Stop, or if you take one more step, I’ll end her life.” Xing Yuan, eyes bloodshot, roared menacingly.

Shen Ruoxi and her companions froze under the intimidation of his shout.

Shen Ruoxi’s gaze was sharp as she stared at him, demanding, “Who are you? Why did you capture Military Guard Ning?”

Xing Yuan knew he must not let Shen Ruoxi discover his true identity, or he’d have nowhere to hide.

Despite his skill in Disguise Technique, the minions of Cloud-listening Pavilion were as tenacious as bloodhounds, tracing even the slightest clue to him, a truly troublesome affair.

“Step back, and as long as you let me go, I’ll release her.” Xing Yuan’s expression was cold, his tone firm.

“Let go of my wife!” Xiao Chengyi shouted angrily, clutching the treasure sword in his hand.

Zhen’er, still in the grip of the villain, had glanced at him just now, but now she hung her head lifelessly, causing Xiao Chengyi to feel a surge of panic.

Xing Yuan thought bitterly, this fool, save someone else and not your own wife?

At this thought, he frowned sharply, asking himself if he had gone mad. At such a life-or-death juncture, why was he even thinking of this irrelevant matter?

With this realization, his eyes grew even more sinister.

Seeing Xiao Chengyi seemed to be provoking the man, Shen Ruoxi softly said, “As long as you release her, I will set you free, although I’m unaware of any grievances between us.”

“Step back five zhang, or I’ll really kill her.” Xing Yuan threatened again, pressing the sharp blade closer to Zhen’er’s neck, as if blood would flow the next moment.

“How about this, since I’m the one you’re targeting, why not take me instead of Ning Military Guard?” Shen Ruoxi said calmly, her gaze unwavering.

It wasn’t that Shen Ruoxi was particularly sacrificial, rather she knew clearly that if he released Zhen’er to apprehend her, she’d find a way to overtake him as soon as she got close enough.

However, Shen Ruoxi had barely finished speaking when Jun Moling and Xiao Chengyi almost simultaneously shouted, “No swap.”

Upon hearing this, the corner of Zhen’er’s mouth curled in a mocking smile, so they were indeed concerned!

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