Xuan Hua Emperor Lord gently patted Murong Yao's head, then waved his hand to instantly stop the bleeding from Murong Yao's waist. He knew that his immortal power was almost depleted, but he still unhesitatingly gathered the last trace of immortal power in his hand.
"Go, Yaochi," his voice was low and firm, filled with deep affection in his eyes.
As his words fell, a gentle force enveloped Murong Yao, causing her body to become as light as a feather. With this force propelling her, Murong Yao's figure instantly disappeared into the moonlight, far away from the chaotic battlefield.
Xuan Hua Emperor Lord watched Murong Yao's departing figure, feeling a sense of inexplicable loneliness in his heart.
Tuoba Gui looked at everything in front of him, feeling somewhat surprised. He didn't expect that this seemingly indifferent Xuan Hua Emperor Lord would go to such lengths for a mortal woman. A hint of complex emotions flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly masked by indifference.
"Duke Xuanwu, you can't escape," Tuoba Gui said coldly, his eyes filled with determination.
Xuan Hua Emperor Lord did not answer, his eyes were filled with a cold fighting spirit.
The battle erupted once again, and even though Xuan Hua Emperor Lord had very little immortal power left, his swordsmanship remained skilled and swift. Every one of his strikes was filled with determination and resilience, and even when facing a formidable enemy like Tuoba Gui, he did not flinch in the slightest.
Tuoba Gui's attacks are becoming more and more fierce, and every one of his swords carries the momentum of thunder. His eyes are filled with fierceness, and he is determined to completely eliminate the threatening presence in front of him.
The sword lights of the two intertwine in the night sky, emitting deafening thunderous sounds. The entire palace trembles under their sword energy, as if it could collapse at any moment.
Tuoba Gui's swordsmanship is becoming increasingly sharp and fierce, but he always maintains a sense of restraint.
He knew there was a strange connection between himself and the Xuan Hua Emperor Lord, and that they would share each other's injuries.
Therefore, every one of his sword strikes precisely avoided the Xuan Hua Emperor Lord's vital points, only forcing him to retreat step by step.
Xuan Hua Emperor Lord Although there is little immortal power left, his eyes are filled with determination. His sword dance becomes faster and faster, as if each sword is going to split the heavens and the earth.
He knows that he cannot fall here; he still has an unfulfilled wish.
Tuoba Gui's eyes flashed with a cold light as he suddenly thrust his sword towards Xuan Hua Emperor Lord's shoulder. This sword strike was not fatal, but it was enough to render Xuan Hua Emperor Lord unable to continue fighting.
Xuan Hua Emperor Lord felt a sharp pain coming from his shoulder, causing his body to involuntarily take a few steps back. He knew that he could no longer contend with Tuoba Gui.
Tuoba Gui The other side of the shoulder also suddenly shed a bloodstain, he walked up coldly, with no sympathy in his eyes.
The sword in his hand pointed at Xuan Hua Emperor Lord, his voice indifferent: "Come back with me, Duke Xuanwu."
Xuan Hua Emperor Lord Gritting his teeth, a hint of unwillingness flashed in his eyes. But he knew he had no other choice.
His body had reached its limit, and continuing to fight would only be a waste of effort.
Murong Yao was sent to a secluded cave surrounded by a beautiful garden, with an ethereal atmosphere permeating the air.
Although she still had Master on her mind, she knew that the most important thing at the moment was to treat her own injuries.
She sat down slowly and carefully examined her body. The arrows in her arm and the two wounds on her waist made her furrow her brow. The other minor injuries were painful but not enough to affect her movement. However, these three injuries could not be ignored.
Murong Yao She took a deep breath and carefully removed the arrow from her arm. The pain instantly surged from the wound, but she gritted her teeth and held back from making any sound. Quickly, she took out some herbs from her bosom and carefully treated her wound.
She ground the herbs into powder, gently sprinkled it on the wound, and then used her fingers to press lightly, allowing the powder to mix with the blood. She knew that this could accelerate the healing of the wound and reduce the risk of infection.
Next, she took out a thin piece of fabric and carefully wrapped it around her wound. Her movements were skilled and swift, indicating that this was not the first time she had done this.
After tending to the wound on her arm, she began to address the scars around her waist. Although these two wounds were not deep, their location was awkward, and any carelessness could cause pain. Murong Yao carefully applied medicine powder to the wounds and then secured them with fabric.
After completing all of this, Murong Yao breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that she needed to maintain her best condition in order to deal with whatever might happen next.
She sat quietly in the cave, constantly thinking about the safety of her master. She couldn't help but worry as she recalled the battle just now.
But she also knew that if Tuoba Gui really wanted to harm Master, he would have had the opportunity long ago. Thinking of this, her worries eased slightly.
Murong Yao quietly regulated her breathing for a while, making sure her wound wouldn't bleed again.
Murong Yao gently pushed open the stone door of the small cave and walked out of this secluded place. Her figure was like a light breeze, passing through the colorful garden, and quickly disappearing into the night.
She skillfully traversed the various corners of the fairy palace, avoiding the patrolling fairy soldiers, and quietly returned to her own chamber.
Her heart was filled with doubt and worry, as she wanted to know if the events at the Hidden Shadow Pavilion last night had already attracted the attention of the court.
Murong Yao was hidden in the shadows, a glint of cunning in her eyes. She quietly observed the movements of the soldiers in the dead of night, occasionally catching snippets of their conversations.
Before long, she learned a surprising piece of news. It turned out that the man in the white robe at The Hidden Shadow Pavilion was none other than Tuoba Gui's elder brother, Tuoba Xuan. People referred to him as Duke Xuanwu.
It is said that he and Tuoba Gui are twin brothers, but their personalities are very different. Tuoba Xuan is proud and aloof, yet he carries a compassionate heart and treats all living beings kindly; while Tuoba Gui is ruthless yet passionate, frequently waging wars with neighboring countries and causing countless deaths.
Murong Yao's doubts grew heavier. She couldn't understand why two brothers with such different personalities would have such a strange connection. She also couldn't understand why Tuoba Hua was imprisoned in The Hidden Shadow Pavilion. She had to find the answers herself. So, she decided to observe secretly and wait for the right moment.
The next day, at the break of dawn, the Palace guards of the Immortal Palace began a large-scale search. Their faces were all serious, and the immortal swords in their hands emitted a cold light, showing their vigilance and tension.
A large number of palace guards began searching every corner for court ladies and palace maids, whether it was the Imperial Physician's Office, the Dining Hall, the eunuchs and maids' resting area, or the residences of the various ladies and concubines.
They were like a tightly woven net, enveloping the entire palace without any room for error.
Murong Yao Sitting in her own chamber, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. She knew that last night's incident had drawn high attention from the court, and this search was undoubtedly to find the escaped assassin.
She silently prayed that she could escape this wave of investigation.
Before long, the palace guards also searched Murong Yao's palace. They checked every room, every corner, and even left no stone unturned when it came to Murong Yao's personal belongings.
Murong Yao felt a little uneasy inside, but she maintained a calm exterior. She knew that any hint of abnormality would arouse suspicion from the Palace guards.
The Palace guards conducted a thorough search in Murong Yao's palace, but ultimately found nothing. They bowed to Murong Yao and then left her chambers.
Murong Yao breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she was temporarily safe.
But she also knew that this search was just the beginning. In the days to come, the entire palace would become a place of rumors and everyone would be in danger.
The search inside the palace has become more strict. She must be careful and not expose herself.
Murong Yao knows that once her identity is exposed, not only will her own life be in danger, but more importantly, she will be unable to complete the mission of rescuing Master.
She decides to endure temporarily and wait for the right moment. She knows that she must find the true relationship between Tuoba Gui and Tuoba Xuan in order to find a way to rescue Master.
Murong Yao moved cautiously within the palace, trying to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention.
During the day, she still appeared at various court activities, seemingly everything was normal on the surface. However, in reality, she had already begun to secretly investigate the matters of Tuoba Gui and Tuoba Xuan.
She quietly obtained some information about Tuoba Hua using her own identity.
It turns out that Tuoba Xuan was once a prince extremely favored by the emperor, but for some reason, he suddenly fell out of favor and was stripped of his position as marquis, and imprisoned in The Hidden Shadow Pavilion.
Tuoba Gui, on the other hand, is his twin brother, but he became the successor to the throne.
Murong Yao couldn't help but feel puzzled. Why would such close brothers have such different destinies? This only strengthened her determination to uncover the truth.
She began to secretly observe every move of Tuoba Gui, trying to find some clues from it.
She found that although Tuoba Gui appeared indifferent on the surface, he seemed unusually concerned about Tuoba Xuan's affairs.
Sometimes, in the quiet of the night, he would always go alone to the Hidden Shadow Pavilion for long conversations with Tuoba Xuan.
Murong Yao's doubts grew heavier and heavier. She decided to take a risk and personally go to the Hidden Shadow Pavilion to eavesdrop on the conversation between the two brothers.
On a dark and windy night, Murong Yao, dressed lightly and simply, quietly arrived near The Hidden Shadow Pavilion. She hid in the shadows, patiently waiting.
Before long, Tuoba Gui appeared. He walked alone into The Hidden Shadow Pavilion, without any guards. Seeing this, Murong Yao's heart stirred, and she quietly followed.
She cautiously approached a window of the Hidden Shadow Pavilion and, through the crack in the curtains, she could clearly see the scene inside.
She saw Tuoba Gui and Tuoba Xuan sitting in the room, their faces somewhat blurry in the candlelight. She strained to listen to their conversation, hoping to glean some useful information from it.
"Hua Xiong, although we were born in the palace, our destinies are completely different," Tuoba Gui's voice came through the window, sounding a bit hoarse.
"Yes, Gui Di. We should have been a family, but because of the struggle for power, we have become so estranged," Tuoba Xuan's voice carried a hint of mockery.
Murong Yao Hearing this, she was shocked. Suddenly she understood some things. It turns out that the grudges between these two brothers are not as simple as they appear on the surface.
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