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The night was thick as ink, and I curled up behind the rockery of the Xiao Residence, the dagger in my hand cold and biting.
"I must rescue Qing Zhu..." I silently chanted, my fingers turning white from gripping too tightly.
In the distance, torches flickered, and the footsteps of patrolling guards grew closer. I held my breath, pressing my body against the rough stone wall of the rockery, letting the night dew soak through my clothes.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted from the east side of the estate, drawing the guards' attention away.
"Xie Cheng'an, you must be safe..." I tightened my grip on the jade pendant hanging around my neck, a parting gift from him before he left.
Seizing the opportunity while the guards were distracted, I pushed open the heavy iron door, cold and damp air rushing toward me.
I fought back the urge to gag as I groped my way down the narrow path.
"Qing Zhu... where are you..." My voice trembled, each heartbeat echoing in the silence of the dungeon.
In the deepest cell, a familiar figure huddled in the corner. "Miss... is it really you?" Qing Zhu's weak voice twisted my heart in agony.
"Don't speak; I'll get you out." I gritted my teeth and carefully examined her injuries.
Those ghastly whip marks and bruises felt like burns seared into my heart.
Just as I was about to leave, I remembered Xiao Jingyan's secret chamber.
"Qing Zhu, wait for me a moment." I settled her in a dark corner and slipped into the secret room.
Inside, a yellowed letter caught my eye as I opened it; my hands trembled uncontrollably — "Everything is proceeding as planned; not a single member of the the Xie Family will be left." The signature was unmistakably Xiao Jingyan!
"Finally... I've found the evidence." I tucked the letter close to me, a flame of vengeance igniting in my heart.
However, just as I was about to escape Xiao Residence, Qing Zhu suddenly collapsed to the ground. A small wound on her wrist glowed with an eerie purple hue.
"It's Liu Ru Yan's poison..." My heart sank as I recalled Qing Zhu mentioning Liu Ru Yan's expertise in toxins.
Suddenly, alarms blared throughout the estate, footsteps echoing closer and closer. Without time to think further, I hoisted Qing Zhu onto my back and dashed toward our designated escape route.
The night wind howled as I moved swiftly through the shadows of the buildings. The torches of pursuers behind me flickered like a fire dragon, winding through the darkness in pursuit.
I clenched my teeth, feeling Qing Zhu's breath growing weaker against my back; only one thought filled my mind: "We must survive!"
Blood dripped onto the mountain path with each step; Qing Zhu's weight was nearly crushing me.
"Just hold on a little longer... just a bit more..." I gritted my teeth, refusing to stop.
The torches of our pursuers faded further into the night like a swaying fire dragon. The darkness swallowed their sounds but could not consume my frantic heartbeat.
Qing Zhu's body burned like a hot coal, her breath growing weaker by the moment as the poison spread from her wound. Dark purple veins crawled up her arms, resembling an invisible net that was slowly tightening around her.
This was the handiwork of Liu Ru Yan. That seemingly pure and snow-white Lotus Spirit had blood on her hands.
"Miss... don't worry about me..." Qing Zhu's weak voice sounded as if it came from a great distance. "Just escape... on your own..."
"Shut up!" I nearly shouted, "Who will cook me braised pork knuckles if you die? You owe me!"
Tears blurred my vision as I stumbled up the hillside. Xie Cheng'an's secret hideout was just ahead; I only needed to hold on a little longer...
"Xie Cheng'an!" I burst through the door, my knees buckling as I nearly fell to the ground. "Help her!"
Xie Cheng'an was studying a map under candlelight when he heard my voice and looked up. His mask lay beside him, and the scar on his face appeared particularly menacing in the dim light.
"Liu Ru Yan's poison?" He glanced at Qing Zhu, his brow furrowing deeply.
I nodded, my voice choked with emotion. "Save her... please..."
Without wasting a word, Xie Cheng'an immediately got up and rummaged through his medicine box. His movements were swift and efficient, as if he had been prepared for this moment.
"Help her lie down," he instructed me. "I need to check how far the poison has spread."
I followed his orders, noticing that the dark purple veins on Qing Zhu's arm had already reached her shoulder. Damn it! It was far worse than I had imagined.
"That vile woman!" I gritted my teeth. "She used such a vicious poison!"
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