CHAPTER 411: CHAPTER 256: RUNNING AWAY_2

Their techniques were skilled yet gentle, as if they were caressing the most precious of treasures.

Si Nanyan’s raven-black hair was coiled atop her head, secured with a delicate jade hairpin. A few stray strands fell gracefully across her forehead, lending her an air of languid allure.

Her originally fair cheeks now seemed to hold a faint, alluring blush, making one yearn to steal a kiss.

Upon seeing Lu Ruoyun and Feng Ruoli enter, the maidservants hurriedly set aside their tasks and saluted respectfully, "Greetings, Young Miss."

Lu Ruoyun nodded. "You may all leave now."

"Yes." The maidservants nodded without hesitation and quickly retreated.

Si Nanyan’s cherry lips pursed into a slight smile. "Have you arrived?"

She showed no surprise at their arrival; Wen Zhixing had already contacted her.

"Junior Sister, how are you?" Feng Ruoli asked with concern, stepping forward quickly.

Si Nanyan laughed as she rose. "I’m fine." She revealed a waist so slender it seemed a mere grip could break it. Dressed in a light purple pleated skirt, her skin appeared even whiter than snow.

It was a simple outfit, yet it radiated a brilliance, as if she were adorned in magnificent formal attire.

Lu Ruoyun remained silent. She always felt this woman possessed an otherworldly quality, so extraordinary and ethereal, as if she didn’t belong to the mortal realm. At that moment, she even felt somewhat inferior.

She had once thought Feng Ruoli was the epitome of perfection. Unexpectedly, Si Nanyan’s beauty was in no way inferior to Feng Ruoli’s. She sensed the disparity. Perhaps only a woman of this caliber is worthy of my elder brother, she mused.

Seeing that Si Nanyan seemed alright, Feng Ruoli also breathed a sigh of relief. These past few days had truly been difficult for them. In a foreign land, without powerful backing or strength, they could only be at the mercy of others. But now, things were looking up. The two of them had finally made it through the worst.

Sir will come to rescue us soon, Feng Ruoli thought with hope. Everything will get better.

Though Lu Ruoyun had lost interest in further conversation, she didn’t forget to contact her elder brother. Big Brother, I’ve brought the person to the Secluded Courtyard as you instructed, she conveyed mentally.

Upon receiving the message, Wen Zhixing smiled faintly and replied, Ruoyun, you’ve worked hard. Next, cooperate with Xianger to put on an act.

"An act?" Lu Ruoyun frowned slightly, not understanding what he meant.

At the same time, Xianger also received a message from Wen Zhixing. Xianger, take some people and seize Ruoyun. Tie up all three of them.

"Seize the Young Miss?" Xianger was momentarily stunned. This... What kind of act was Sir orchestrating? she wondered.

Just tie them up. Someone will come to handle things afterward. Remember, you must all act cautiously because the Young Miss has been captured, Wen Zhixing sent another message, his figure accelerating, moving like a phantom through the darkness.

The reason for capturing Lu Ruoyun was to remove any suspicion from her. The ruse was that Shao Zhengze had captured Lu Ruoyun, forcing the others to let him into the courtyard.

Xianger, ever quick-witted, immediately grasped Wen Zhixing’s intentions. "I understand."

She quickly gathered everyone and began giving orders. Though only a personal maid, her status was far above that of ordinary servants.

Xianger’s eyes narrowed as she commanded sharply, "Move out! Seize everyone in the house!"

A few guards hesitated but ultimately acted.

Lu Ruoyun instinctively thought of resisting, but remembering her elder brother’s message, she endured in silence.

"Young Miss, forgive our impertinence!" The guards bowed their heads, silently employing a secret skill to immobilize the three women.

The next moment, waves of distortion appeared in the surrounding space. A figure stepped forth directly from the void.

Witnessing this, everyone instinctively gasped. Such an ability was beyond any ordinary person.

The newcomer was, of course, Wen Zhixing disguised as Shao Zhengze.

"All of you, stand down!" Shao Zhengze (Wen Zhixing) ordered coolly, his hand gripping Lu Ruoyun’s neck firmly.

The others were shocked and dismayed. Wasn’t this supposed to be an act? What is he doing? the guards wondered, alarmed.

Even Lu Ruoyun felt a surge of anxiety, but remembering it was her elder brother’s arrangement, she forced herself to relax.

SMACK!

Wen Zhixing’s hand chopped down hard on Lu Ruoyun’s neck like a blade, knocking her unconscious.

"Retreat," Wen Zhixing commanded lowly again. Only then did everyone slowly withdraw outside the house.

Just then, a curious voice rang out, "Well, now, what sort of game are you all playing?"

Wen Zhixing’s expression changed immediately. The voice had appeared right by his ear, yet he hadn’t sensed a thing until that moment.

A graceful figure materialized beside him—it was Qinglian Fairy.

Qinglian Fairy’s eyes twinkled. "So, the Lu Family enjoys these little bondage games, do they?" She had, in fact, only just arrived. She had only intended to take a peek, but the scene before her was rather baffling. Driven by curiosity, she revealed herself.

Seeing that it was Qinglian Fairy, Wen Zhixing immediately heaved a sigh of relief. Thank heavens, thank heavens... he thought.

Wen Zhixing, still disguised as Shao Zhengze, suddenly smiled. "Qinglian Fairy, it’s me," he said.

Qinglian Fairy was taken aback. "Yes? And you are...?" She didn’t recognize the man before her.

"It is I," Wen Zhixing repeated, a subtle shift in his eyes and aura occurring in that instant.

Qinglian Fairy finally realized. "It’s you?"

Wen Zhixing nodded. "It is."

"What? It’s you..." Qinglian Fairy felt a wave of dizziness. She never would have imagined the person before her was Wen Zhixing. This astonished her. Could the secret skill and Spiritual Instrument I gave him truly be this effective? That can’t be right...

Seeing Qinglian Fairy conversing with "Shao Zhengze," the onlookers thought with relief, It seems they’re allies.

Qinglian Fairy frowned, puzzled. "What are you doing? Haven’t you already rescued them? Why haven’t you left?"

"Naturally, I’m waiting for someone," Wen Zhixing replied, shaking his head.

"Waiting for someone?" Qinglian Fairy grew even more confused.

"No more talk. They’re already here," Wen Zhixing said, his gaze fixed on the distance, a slight smile playing on his lips.

And indeed, two figures were rapidly approaching.

"Need a hand?" Qinglian Fairy asked. She had already identified the arrivals.

"No need," Wen Zhixing shook his head.

A moment later, the two figures arrived almost simultaneously, one just after the other.

Qin Tian and Qin Hao burst into the house in an instant. Seeing Shao Zhengze still present and the women still bound, they both let out a profound sigh of relief. Thank heavens, we made it in time, they both thought.

"Junior Brother Shao, what is the meaning of this?" Qin Hao demanded, striding forward confidently. As he spoke, he glanced provocatively at Qin Tian. His gaze seemed to taunt, Your people are too slow. One must be decisive next time.

Qin Tian, however, returned Qin Hao’s gaze coldly. Still putting on an act at a time like this? Are they taking me for a fool? he fumed internally, observing Qin Hao and "Shao Zhengze."

"Stay where you are," Wen Zhixing ordered calmly. With a wave of his hand, he drew Feng Ruoli and Si Nanyan into his Universe Belt.

This made Qin Hao and Qin Tian instantly more tense.

"Shao Zhengze, do you know what you’re doing?" Qin Tian snapped, his angry gaze shifting to Qin Hao. It’s gone this far; there’s no need for this act anymore! he thought, glaring at Qin Hao. Everything’s out in the open. What’s the point?

Wen Zhixing offered no reply. Instead, he waved his hand forward.

The space before him instantly distorted and warped, as if everything within it was being compressed, or perhaps a portal was forming.

Qin Tian and Qin Hao paled, instantly realizing the implications. "Not good!"

This was a spatial Divine Ability! Shao Zhengze can actually use spatial Divine Abilities! they thought in shock.

Just then, a cold snort echoed from the nearby void. "Hmph!"

Immediately, a colossal hand that blotted out the sky descended, attempting to crush Wen Zhixing.

Wen Zhixing’s body was instantly immobilized, yet there was no panic on his face.

However, at that critical moment, a clear voice cried out, "Break!"

A dazzling golden light pierced the heavens, shattering the colossal hand. The one who intervened was none other than Qinglian Fairy.

Wen Zhixing seized the opportunity, his figure stepping forward and slowly vanishing.

In an instant, the faces of Qin Tian and Qin Hao turned thunderous.