55: Chapter 55 Who dares to be so insolent in front of the martial arts school!

But here in Snow Moon City, she was a stranger in an unfamiliar land; where could she possibly find refuge?

Just as her mind was in turmoil, she suddenly froze.

An image surfaced in her mind: a figure sitting calmly beside a stone table under a peach tree.

Once this thought arose, she could no longer suppress it.

She recalled that person sitting serenely in the air above the Jingwu Platform, a phantom image of a blade of grass manifesting behind them, appearing as the most steadfast and reliable presence in this world.

Wang Yuyan steadied herself, straightened her clothes, quietly pushed open the door, and slipped out of the inn.

A'Zhu was filled with doubt, never expecting that this Miss would actually take any action.

She had been ordered by the Young Master to secretly keep an eye on her movements.

Once Wang Yuyan left the inn, there were scarcely any pedestrians left on the street.

And the moment she appeared, two men had her in their sights.

Seeing her heading in the direction of the martial school, the two immediately became more alert and took to the rooftops to follow.

If not for the few people still out on the street, they would have already made their move.

The martial school was now faintly visible ahead, and Wang Yuyan quickened her pace.

Suddenly, the sound of rushing wind came from behind. She turned in terror to see a black-clad figure descending from the sky, a sharp sword in hand aimed directly at her throat!

At that very moment, A'Zhu charged out, placing herself directly between Wang Yuyan and the attacker.

"Cousin, run!"

The longsword pierced straight into her chest. Wang Yuyan stood there, stunned.

Immediately after, another flash of cold light shot past, its target still Wang Yuyan.

"Who dares to act recklessly before the martial school!"

A clear, angry shout rang out as a figure clad in an orange gown suddenly appeared.

"Yin Luoxia is here! Retreat, quickly!"

The moment the two assailants saw the newcomer, they immediately turned to flee.

But it was already too late.

A shadow flashed past, followed by two dull thuds.

The two black-clad men heavily crashed to the ground, devoid of any breath.

Wang Yuyan hurriedly helped A'Zhu up, pressing one hand against the wound, her face full of unconcealable anxiety.

After dispatching the two assassins, Yin Luoxia walked over to A'Zhu, lightly tapped a few points with her fingertips, temporarily stemming the blood flowing from her chest.

But upon closer inspection, she found that although this sword strike was not immediately fatal, the injury was still severe.

I'm afraid even a highly skilled physician would find it difficult to turn the tide.

Wang Yuyan was so distressed that tears slid down her cheeks, a pitiful sight.

"Please, save A'Zhu!"

Yin Luoxia naturally recognized the young girl before her as the one often seen by Murong Fu's side, though she didn't know why she was being pursued.

"My abilities are limited; I cannot save her. But perhaps my Master has a way!"

Seeing Wang Yuyan crying like a rain-soaked pear blossom, even Yin Luoxia, being a woman herself, found it hard to refuse with a hardened heart.

She picked up A'Zhu and led Wang Yuyan to the front of the martial school, just as the gate opened.

Li Hanyi looked at Yin Luoxia and said softly:

"Master already knows. He says to let you in."

Without delay, Yin Luoxia carried A'Zhu inside, with Wang Yuyan following closely behind.

In a side room in the rear courtyard, Yin Luoxia gently laid A'Zhu on the bed, and Su Rui stepped forward for a careful examination.

Although the wound was in a private area, saving a life was of utmost importance.

"Sir, you must save A'Zhu!"

Wang Yuyan's tone was urgent.

Su Rui moved with swift hands, using his Internal Energy to seal the severed Bloodline within A'Zhu's body, using his True Qi to temporarily maintain circulation.

Then he turned to look at Wang Yuyan.

"Why were you being pursued?"

Su Rui's face showed puzzlement.

Wang Yuyan's gaze fell upon A'Zhu.

"She is temporarily out of danger."

Hearing this, the tension on Wang Yuyan's face eased slightly.

Looking at Su Rui and the other women in the room, Li Hanyi and the rest, Wang Yuyan hesitated for a moment before recounting the events truthfully from beginning to end.

Yin Luoxia, Li Hanyi, and the others were all shocked upon hearing it.

"Is this person insane? How could he do such a vicious thing to his own people?"

Li Hanyi was full of bewilderment.

"The ones pursuing them were two masked men in black, and their sword techniques were only average."

Su Rui gently shook his head.

"Who else, besides the Demon Sect, could make Murong Fu resort to such a ruthless move at a time like this?"

Su Rui's words struck a chord, and everyone had an Epiphany.

"Teacher, you mean... the Demon Sect?" Yin Luoxia's expression turned grave.

"Highly likely." Su Rui nodded, his gaze returning to Wang Yuyan.

"What are your plans for the future?"

This question left Wang Yuyan momentarily speechless.

After all, she was a young lady from the inner chambers who had never traveled alone before.

Her mother was unaware of this long journey.

Now, Murong Fu's image had completely crumbled in her heart.

"Teacher, didn't you say this young lady possesses considerable Aptitude? How about taking her as a disciple?"

Yin Luoxia suddenly suggested.

She was exceptionally intelligent and knew her teacher always held those with talent in high regard.

Wang Yuyan's Aptitude had been praised by the teacher earlier in the day.

Su Rui gave a slight nod.

"Are you willing?"

Wang Yuyan was stunned for a moment. Yin Luoxia gave her a gentle push, and sheGo with the flow knelt down.

"Wang Yuyan pays her respects to Master."

"Rise. You may address me as 'Sir'."

"Yes, Sir."

Wang Yuyan replied softly, standing up, her demeanor slightly reserved.

[Wang Yuyan has joined the martial school. Imparting a Cultivation Technique or bestowing a treasure may trigger a critical return.]

The System prompt sounded in Su Rui's mind, and he nodded inwardly.

"Sir, can A'Zhu really be saved?"

Wang Yuyan looked at A'Zhu on the bed, her chest stained with blood, her face deathly pale as if life was hanging by a thread, and asked softly.

Her tone remained gentle and graceful.

Everyone could see her nature at a glance.

Unlike others, she was inherently gentle and docile, seemingly always yielding to fate.

"This matter is not difficult."

Su Rui gave a light smile.

Having just accepted a disciple, he was in a rather good mood. He lowered his head to feel inside his robe but remembered the item was still in his room.

"Hanyi, go to my room. In the cabinet by the head of the bed, bring the red jade box."

"At once!"

Li Hanyi acknowledged and left, returning to the room shortly after, holding the jade box.

She respectfully presented the box.

Su Rui took it and opened the lid.

A Medicinal Pill emitting a soft, lustrous glow appeared before everyone's eyes.

A wisp of delicate fragrance instantly filled the air, refreshing their minds and clearing their heads.

Even Wang Yuyan's panicked emotions calmed considerably.

"Consider this pill a meeting gift from your teacher. It can save her life."

Su Rui handed the jade box to Wang Yuyan.

A flash of pleasant surprise appeared in Wang Yuyan's eyes.

"Thank you, Master!"

She didn't ponder further, nor did she consider how precious this pill might be.

Although intelligent, her nature was inherently simple. To put it nicely, her heart was pure, without too many twists and turns.

Holding the jade box, she walked to A'Zhu's side, gently picked up the pill, and placed it into her mouth. Li Hanyi also brought over warm water.

After swallowing the pill, the color rapidly returned to A'Zhu's face.

Everyone in the room except Su Rui looked on in astonishment.

What kind of pill was this, to have such a miraculous and swift effect?

And what shocked them even more was yet to come.

Earlier, when Su Rui examined the wound, the parted front of her garment wasn't fully closed, leaving that horrifying sword wound exposed on her chest.

Right between her breasts!

Now, Li Hanyi and Wang Yuyan watched with their own eyes as that wound healed at a visible rate.

In mere moments, only the bloodstain on the clothing remained; the skin was already perfectly intact.

Only then did Wang Yuyan truly realize what kind of divine object her newly acknowledged Master had bestowed upon her.

Even with her limited knowledge of the Jianghu, she understood that a pill capable of instantly healing such a severe injury would surely stir up a bloody storm of contention if it appeared in the Jianghu.

Yet, such a treasure was given to her without hesitation by her Master, right after she had just become his disciple.

At this moment, Wang Yuyan's emotions were indescribable, even to herself.

It was as if something swelled violently in her chest, a heat rushing to her eyes, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

However, Su Rui did not witness this scene.

[Ding. Bestowing the Essence-Nourishing Pill upon disciple Wang Yuyan has triggered a hundred-fold critical return. Congratulations, Host, on obtaining the Creation Rebirth Incense.]

Creation Rebirth Pill?

Su Rui felt a surge of joy in his heart.

The Essence-Nourishing Pill was a Medicinal Pill from the cultivation world. Although its effects on cultivators were minor, for Mortals, it could cure almost any injury.

And judging by its name alone, the pill returned this time was clearly extraordinary.

This was a Spirit Medicine that could bring the dead back to life!

Although it might not be as exaggerated as truly resurrecting the dead, it should be able to save someone who had just breathed their last not long ago.

While its applications might not be broad, at a critical moment, it could play a role in turning the tide.

This counted as a significant addition to his reserves!

A light cough suddenly sounded in the room.

A'Zhu slowly opened her eyes. Her gaze was still somewhat unfocused, clearly not fully conscious yet.

"A'Zhu, you're awake?"

"Miss!"

Seeing Wang Yuyan's tear-streaked, joy-filled face, A'Zhu felt momentarily confused.

She clearly remembered that cold sword piercing through her chest.

The pain of it was still vivid in her memory.

Subconsciously, she touched her chest, finding no wound, and felt puzzled.

Looking down, she saw her garment was wide open and immediately shyly pulled her clothes tight.

But doubts remained in her heart. How had her wound healed? Could it all have been a dream?

Yet the smell of blood on her clothes and the taste of blood in her mouth were both undeniably real.

"The matter is over. We can discuss the details tomorrow."

Seeing that A'Zhu had awakened, Su Rui turned and left the side room.

Mu Liangyue and the other two, having witnessed the earlier scene, had a trace of regret in their eyes.

It wasn't that they weren't glad A'Zhu was saved, but they also knew that, given Su Rui's capabilities, using such a pill to save a person on the brink of death was somewhat wasteful.

After all, Dark River also had some excellent healing medicines, which they carried with them.

Hence, they felt it was a pity.

Seeing A'Zhu regain consciousness, Yin Luoxia also left the side room, vaulted over the courtyard wall, and headed straight for the Ascending Heaven Pavilion.

The Demon Sect was still active in the shadows; she needed to inform Baili Dongjun and the other about this matter.

Li Hanyi naturally did not stay long either.

When only Wang Yuyan and A'Zhu remained in the room, A'Zhu finally spoke in a low voice, asking what exactly had happened.

Upon learning that Murong Fu had actually poisoned and killed Feng Biaoe and the other, A'Zhu was utterly shocked.

She found it hard to believe that the ever-gentle and refined Young Master Murong could do such a thing.

But she knew Wang Yuyan's character very well and knew she wouldn't lie to her.

This girl's mind was clear and pure; she was naturally incapable of telling lies.

Listening as Wang Yuyan slowly recounted her experiences after leaving the inn, A'Zhu, though she had already guessed the outcome roughly, still felt somewhat dazed hearing it firsthand.

At this moment, A'Zhu's heart was also filled withbewildered, unsure of what to do.

If they returned to the inn?

That would likely only lead to a dead end.