305: Temptation

After all, such a thing had happened, and for Nie Mingjue, he had already lost trust in Nan Qingyue.

Precisely because of this, Nie Mingjue would be even more hostile towards Nan Qingyue.

Consequently, this was not a good thing for Nan Qingyue.

Mu Changan sneered, a cold glint exploding in his eyes as he stared fixedly at Nan Qingyue, "You had better think this through. You do not want anyone to die, and neither do I."

"After all, for me, killing is also a troublesome matter."

"As such, this is not a good thing for me."

After Mu Changan said this, his face darkened, and a cold glint erupted in his eyes.

At this moment, Mu Changan stared fixedly at Nan Qingyue; he wanted an answer, and furthermore, he wanted to see Li Changfeng as soon as possible.

Only by obtaining everything he wanted to know from Li Changfeng's own mouth would it be acceptable for him.

"Senior, I understand. Rest assured, I will take you to see Mr. Li. After all, I have already brought you here." Nan Qingyue gasped; in truth, she also wanted to win Mu Changan's trust.

If even Mu Changan were unwilling to believe her, then everything Nan Qingyue had done would be meaningless.

For Nan Qingyue, this would be a fatal blow.

"Very well. Since that is the case, I will believe you this once. However, if you deceive me, you know the consequences." Mu Changan's face was gloomy, and a cold glint erupted in his eyes.

At this moment, after hearing these words, Nie Mingjue understood one more thing.

This Nan Qingyue must be in cahoots with Mu Changan; as such, this was a bad situation.

"Nan Qingyue, now that things have come to this, let's see how you can keep pretending! You still claim you came to save people? In my eyes, you came to kill." Nie Mingjue brandished his Sword, ready to strike.

Nie Mingjue understood one thing clearly: Mu Changan's strength was formidable; at the very least, he was no match for Mu Changan.

Yet Nan Qingyue was able to mobilize such a figure. Nie Mingjue could not help but be curious: how exactly did she manage this?

To be such a big shot, why would he have any involvement with Nan Qingyue?

"Nie Mingjue, put down your Sword, otherwise, you will die. Furthermore, I have not betrayed the Divine Sword Sect, nor have I betrayed Mr. Li!" Nan Qingyue clenched her fists tightly. Everything she said was true, yet not a single person believed her.

Nan Qingyue was truly helpless; she lowered her head, not knowing what to do now.

Immediately, Nan Qingyue stepped forward and threw the Sword in her hand directly onto the ground.

"Nie Mingjue, I hope you can believe me. Everything I have done was what I intended to do. I did this to save Master, and I would never do such a thing. Do you understand?" Nan Qingyue's face was gloomy, and a cold glint erupted in her eyes.

At this very moment, Nan Qingyue clenched her fists tightly, not knowing what to do.

If there had been another way, Nan Qingyue certainly would not have done this. At the very least, she needed to save Master, and she certainly would not have brought Mu Changan here.

Physician Chen would not have died on Dongxiang Thirteenth Long Street, and Nie Mingjue would not have been injured.

However, all of this had already happened; there was simply no way around it, and for Nan Qingyue, there was no possibility of changing it.

"I don't understand, and I don't want to understand. I only know one thing: you came here to kill, and you even brought a killer with you." Nie Mingjue scoffed. He raised his head, a cold glint erupting in his bright eyes, and stared fixedly at Nan Qingyue.

And it was at this very moment.

Nie Mingjue had made up his mind; even if he died here, he would properly protect Mr. Li.

Nie Mingjue would not let Mu Changan pass through here, nor would he let Nan Qingyue's conspiracy succeed. All of this was to protect Mr. Li.

"Do you know that if you act like this, you will die here? I will not kill you, and I cannot kill you, but I hope you do not provoke Mu Changan Senior!" Nan Qingyue reminded him with good intentions.

However, what Nan Qingyue did not expect was that these very words enraged Nie Mingjue.

Nie Mingjue clenched his fists tightly. The anger in his heart was instantly ignited, and a cold glint erupted in his bright eyes.

Nie Mingjue raised his head and stared fixedly at Mu Changan.

"Very well, Nan Qingyue. So what you mean is, as long as I dare to move, you will kill me, is that it?" Nie Mingjue said faintly.

"No, I didn't mean that at all. You must have misunderstood." Nan Qingyue hurriedly tried to explain, but at this moment, Nie Mingjue could not listen to anything.

As such.

Nan Qingyue found herself in a helpless situation. She had intended well, but the result was this scene.

There was nothing that could be done. Nan Qingyue gasped, clenched her fists tightly, and tried hard to calm herself down.

However, Nie Mingjue was already wielding his Sword, rushing straight towards Nan Qingyue.

The Sword swept through the air, bringing with it a fierce gale.

It hummed and buzzed, the Sword light flashing.

Immediately, a gleaming Sword was reflected in Nan Qingyue's eyes, and her pupils constricted fiercely.

Only then did Nan Qingyue realize that Nie Mingjue truly wanted to kill her.

Nie Mingjue did not stop at all, using this method to deal with Nan Qingyue.

Now, Nie Mingjue had lost trust in Nan Qingyue. In his eyes, this was a betrayal of the Divine Sword Sect and a betrayal of Mr. Li.

And by doing this, Nie Mingjue could be considered as helping the Divine Sword Sect kill a traitor.

"Oh no!" Seeing this scene, Nan Qingyue gasped, her pupils constricted fiercely, looking quite nervous.

Nan Qingyue stepped back several paces; now, she did not have a Sword in her hand.

As such, Nan Qingyue had no chance to use a Sword to repel the incoming Sword.

"Do you need me to save you?" Mu Changan curled his lips, wearing a playful smile.

When Mu Changan said this, he had no intention of interfering; he seemed prepared to watch this scene quietly.

For Mu Changan, Nan Qingyue was no longer important.

Mu Changan already knew that Mr. Li was in this inn, and finding Mr. Li was only a matter of time.

To Mu Changan, Nan Qingyue was already useless; even if she died, it would have absolutely no impact.

"If I die, you can forget about knowing where Mr. Li is!" Nan Qingyue's face was gloomy, and a cold glint erupted in her eyes.

And it was at this very moment.

Nan Qingyue clenched her fists tightly; if there were a chance, she would certainly dodge this Sword.

Nan Qingyue could not die here yet. Who knew what Mu Changan might do? Even if she had to die, she would die on the path of protecting Mr. Li.

Not just by having her throat slit by someone's Sword like this.

"Is that so? However, since I have already arrived here, would I be afraid of not finding Mr. Li?" Mu Changan curled his lips; he did not take this matter to heart at all.

Immediately, Nan Qingyue's pupils constricted fiercely; she had overlooked a serious problem.

Mr. Li was in this inn. If Mu Changan wanted to find Mr. Li, it was only a matter of time; as long as he had time, he would definitely find him.

Thinking of this, Nan Qingyue gasped, feeling even more helpless.

Now, Nan Qingyue was prepared to die. Facing Nie Mingjue's Sword, she had absolutely no room to counterattack.

Under these circumstances, Nan Qingyue would have no options left.

"Master, I'm sorry!" Nan Qingyue gently closed her eyes, then slowly opened them again.

Nan Qingyue understood in her heart that she simply could not dodge this Sword.

And Nan Qingyue would die here, dying under Nie Mingjue's Sword.

Mu Changan crossed his arms over his chest, watching this scene with a calm gaze.

Truly watching the spectacle.

Such a scene of mutual slaughter, yet Mu Changan watched it with great interest.

"Master! I'm sorry! I am the one who harmed you!" Nan Qingyue shouted, her bright eyes conveying such firmness.

Even if she were to die, Nan Qingyue did not retreat a single step; in fact, she did not even fear death.

For Nan Qingyue, death was so simple.

If not for the appearance of Li Changfeng, Nan Qingyue would have long since died in the valley; how could she have her present?

In truth, beyond admiration, Nan Qingyue felt mostly gratitude towards Mr. Li, and for Mr. Li, Nan Qingyue was willing to do anything.

In the air, the Sword brought with it a fierce gust of wind, the Sword gleaming with golden light.

This strike from Nie Mingjue actually unleashed Sword Qi directly.

As such, this was truly Nie Mingjue's full-force strike.

It was precisely this killing move used to directly deal with Nan Qingyue, eliminating this hidden danger for the Divine Sword Sect.

Of course, that was what Nie Mingjue thought, but when he saw Nan Qingyue standing motionless in place, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

In such a critical moment, Nan Qingyue did not fight back, and Mu Changan had no intention of making a move either.

Could it be that Mu Changan was not actually with Nan Qingyue? If so, what was his purpose?

And was there truly no one to come to Nan Qingyue's rescue?

Was this trip truly only Nan Qingyue and Mu Changan?

Suddenly, a flash of insight crossed Nie Mingjue's mind; he suddenly had an idea, and immediately, he twisted his wrist and abruptly withdrew his Sword.

There was a low, humming sound.

The Sword traced a half-moon in the air, and after completing a circle, it precisely returned to its scabbard.

"Alright, I believe you." Nie Mingjue suddenly said these words, then reached out and grabbed Nan Qingyue.

Nie Mingjue used force, pulling Nan Qingyue directly to his side.

Immediately, Nie Mingjue had a serious expression on his face as he stared fixedly at Mu Changan not far away.

"Speak. Who exactly are you? And what have you come here to do?" Nie Mingjue drew his Sword once again, but this time, the Sword was pointed directly at Mu Changan.