Chapter 21: Blindfolded by a Single Leaf

“Courting death!” The filthy curses made Kaixin’s anger flare, her sword humming in her hand. With a clear shout: “Winter Plum Pierces Snow! Watch my sword!” Six blossoms of sword-plum instantly appeared before her, each radiating an intimidating sword aura. With a single wave, all six blossoms obediently shot toward the reckless man in black.

As he parried the deadly plum blossoms one by one with his chopsticks, preparing to strike back—

A fresh clamor of clashing weapons echoed from outside the door. Evidently, another uninvited faction had arrived at the Xu Mansion. But which side were they on this time? While Kaixin hesitated briefly, the man in black seized the chance to escape out the window with Xu Liang in tow...

“Master Xu has arrived!” rang a loud, commanding voice throughout the mansion, accompanied by the rhythmic march of troops.

“Are there any survivors inside?” The same booming voice again—it sounded as though the entire Xu Mansion had been surrounded!

“What do we do now?” The ceremonial officiant, crouched nearby, grew ever more anxious—the master of the house had returned, and judging by the carnage all around, only the two of them still lived. How on earth could he prove he wasn’t the killer?

“No! Can you be certain that’s really Master Xu outside, and not a trap set by Xu Liang’s master?” Kaixin was cautious. She resolved to stall as long as possible until Yu Bing returned. “Let’s wait a little longer.”

“What if she doesn’t come back?”

“I trust her.”...

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