I had only been suspicious that something was happening in the shops in the south. That’s why I had sent a notification beforehand to lure the snake out of its hole. I knew this journey would be dangerous, but I didn’t expect the other side to move so quickly. It seemed the situation was more complicated than I thought!
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Seeing him gradually falling into a disadvantage, I decisively pushed him away.
Looking at the confusion in his eyes, I smiled faintly and calmly said to him: “Trust me!” Since I had already planned to come alone, I naturally had a perfect preparation. Ten years of effort meant I was no longer my former self!
My hand quickly reached to my waist, smoothly drawing out a thin silver soft sword that was now firmly gripped in my hand. The sword blade vibrated intensely, reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight that was almost painful to the eyes.
I suddenly laughed confidently. Even Xi Lin Yan didn’t know that in the past ten years, what I learned best from the steward was not shop management, but swordsmanship. I was very clear that to survive in this world, the most important thing was to have sufficient self-protection ability.
Xi Lin Yan would never know that besides appointing me as the steward of Si Yi Castle, the steward had also given me another identity: the master of the Protection Pavilion.
The Protection Pavilion was a covert guard unit. They usually covered their faces with black veils and would not easily appear unless absolutely necessary. Even those who trained together for years did not know each other’s true identity.
As their pavilion master, why would I need anyone’s protection? It is I who must protect them!
I suddenly truly admired that old man. The capabilities of the ancients truly cannot be underestimated!
A cool liquid flowed between my lips and tongue, giving me a sense of comfort throughout my body. I slowly opened my eyes and met a pair of bright, sparkling eyes. In that moment, I even forgot my pain!
“Miss, are you awake?” A clear, melodious voice reached my ears.
I then gathered my thoughts and carefully looked at his face…
