His alluring phoenix eyes emitted a chilling, wicked aura. Just one glance from him would leave any woman breathless.
Before Su Yiyi could react, the devilish man had already reached the edge of the pool. With slender fingers, he unfastened his belt, and his elegant robe fell away. His muscular figure was instantly exposed, making the woman behind the screen forget how to breathe.
Monster! …Oh no, I nearly had a nosebleed!
His long legs slipped into the water, steam rising to blur his wickedly handsome face. A respectful voice came from outside.
"Your Majesty, the divine doctor has arrived."
"Let him in."
An old man with a white beard stepped in and gave a small bow. "I've discovered a way to detoxify you. If your internal injuries weren't so severe, you could use your inner energy to purge the poison. Combined with the medicinal bath prepared by my assistants, the effect would double with half the effort. But right now, forcing your energy flow will only worsen the condition. Thus, I need only to apply a needle to your Baihui acupoint to release the cold energy."
Baihui acupoint?
Su Yiyi frowned, unable to hold back a warning: "If you insert the needle there, you'll be risking his life!"
"WHO?!"
The man in the pool turned icy in an instant. At the same time, the doctor's once-respectful eyes flashed with murderous intent. He slid his hand inside his sleeve, pulled out a hidden poisoned dagger, and struck straight at the devilish man!
In a blink, his wrist was caught in a vice-like grip. The man stared at him with mocking, frosty eyes and asked coldly,
"With such pitiful skill, you thought you could take my life?"
"Hmph! Today, I shall avenge the Fire Clan!"
A deafening roar of energy erupted, instantly slicing the screen in two. The wind howled through the torn fabric, and Su Yiyi's eyes widened in shock.
God! They're fighting now?!
"Fire Clan? So, you're not the divine doctor!" The devilishly handsome man's brows furrowed, his eyes shimmering like glass.
"Hahaha! That old man? He's long been poisoned by me!"
The man in the water lifted a long, graceful hand. His robe, lying on the ground, flew up and wrapped around his body. His stunning figure leapt into the air, scattering silver light like a flower fairy.
Wow!
Su Yiyi was mesmerized. No special effects were needed—he looked like a literal god! Her eyes drifted toward the scattered clothing, where a jade pendant of pure emerald green caught her attention. Her eyes lit up. She quickly bent down, picked it up, and stuffed it into her sleeve.
Hehe, finder's keepers when it comes to pretty boy's stuff!
At that moment, the man didn't even glance at the little thief hiding nearby. He slapped the assassin's chest. The man let out a shocked cry and crashed hard to the ground.
Damn it, just one more step!
The assassin gritted his teeth, planning to smash through the window and escape.
"Trying to run?"
The stunning man sneered, but unexpectedly, his beautiful face paled slightly, and blood trickled from the corner of his lips.
"Hahahaha! So you dared to use your internal energy even with cold poison in your body. You got lucky today!"
The assassin burst into crazed laughter and jumped out the window in an instant.
This was his domain—how could he let anyone come and go as they pleased?! Even without internal energy, he could chop this guy into mincemeat!
A flash of silver flew from his sleeve, and a muffled groan came from outside.
"Eh? What was that?"
Su Yiyi turned her head curiously, unaware of the danger looming behind her.
"Hand it over!"
What?!
Su Yiyi turned around abruptly, slipped on her feet, and—smack!—crashed directly into the man's arm.
The impact sent heat rushing through her body.
"Ah—!"
She instinctively grabbed onto his clothes, and the two tumbled straight into the pool.
Mmm—
The moment she hit the water, she felt a soft, warm pressure on her lips. Su Yiyi's eyes flew open in shock… only to find a pair of equally surprised eyes staring back.
SPLASH!
Countless droplets danced across the water's surface.
Wow—
"Cough, cough…"
Air filled her lungs again as Su Yiyi surfaced. She never imagined… her first kiss would be stolen so unexpectedly!
A dangerous voice echoed from above her.
"Woman, how long do you plan to keep touching me?!"
Touching?!
The killer's voice snapped Su Yiyi out of her daze. Her hand was still shamelessly pressed against someone's chiseled chest! They were both naked in the water, tangled in a very compromising position.
Her crescent-moon dress clung tightly to her skin, revealing her perfect curves. His muscular outline was dangerously close. Su Yiyi felt heat rising in her nose.
Oh no! I'm going to faint from a nosebleed!
This pig-faced woman had the audacity to bleed from her nose in front of him?! Excellent. Now he had hundreds of ideas to make her wish she were dead. But suddenly, his body went stiff. The earlier fight had drained him, and the cold poison surged into his heart. His vision blurred, and with a faint sway, the devilish man collapsed… into Su Yiyi's arms.
"Hey, you…"
She reached out and patted his cheek. The silky skin under her fingers sent her imagination spiraling.
Oh my god! A drop-dead gorgeous man just fell into my arms! And I— I'm not a real man!
Well… maybe just a few more touches before leaving?
"Your Majesty… Your Majesty…"
Hurried footsteps echoed from outside. Su Yiyi's expression shifted. Now was not the time to admire beautiful men! If she were caught here, they'd definitely assume she had done something unthinkable to this gorgeous guy. Even if she wanted to, uh… her life was more important!
She quickly turned to climb out the window, but suddenly stopped. An idea sparked in her mind. She grabbed the silver needle on the ground and stabbed it into the unconscious man's philtrum. A drop of black blood spurted out.
The door burst open. Several black-clad men rushed in, stunned by the scene of chaos. Then, they noticed their master slowly regaining consciousness by the poolside.
"Your Majesty! This is—!"
Nangong Huang's enchanting eyes turned cold.
Where is the mysterious woman?
Just then, a gentle-looking young man stepped forward and felt Nangong Huang's pulse. His eyes landed on the black blood at his philtrum, and he exclaimed, "This needle was placed with incredible precision! It's expelled a lethal amount of poison! Your Majesty, who on earth has such medical skill?"
Nangong Huang frowned at the overly talkative young man.
The other instantly bowed and introduced himself,
"I am Jun Mo Ran, apprentice to the divine doctor. My master… unfortunately met an accident in the manor yesterday…"
"You're the divine doctor's apprentice?"
Nangong Huang recalled the old doctor once mentioned having accepted a highly gifted student. His expression softened.
"Give your master a proper burial."
Pain flickered in Jun Mo Ran's eyes. He bowed deeply.
"Yes. The cold poison in Your Majesty's body has been triggered. Fortunately, that needle was timely. If we can find the one who did it, they might be able to completely purge the poison!"
A pig-faced, ugly woman flashed in Nangong Huang's mind… but her eyes were stunning.
"Your Majesty," one of the black-clad men respectfully presented his robe. Nangong Huang reached out to take it, but suddenly his expression darkened.
The man gulped, then stammered in a quiet voice,
"Your Majesty… your… undergarments… seem to be missing…"
No—he had lost his Nine Dragon Order!
Nangong Huang's eyes burned with cold fury.
Who sent that pig-faced woman?!
Meanwhile, hidden in a dark corridor, Su Yiyi tucked something carefully into her robes and waited. Luckily, no one had caught her.