The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 731 Today, it seems we can't escape our doom.
Zhu Xiong Ying wanted to comfort Xiao Die, but found he didn't even have the strength to speak. He leaned weakly against Xiao Die's chest, his consciousness gradually fading.

Just then, the battle between Yan Chixia and Bai Suzhen reached its climax. Yan Chixia's swordsmanship was exquisite, each move deadly, while Bai Suzhen's sorcery was unpredictable and difficult to defend against. The two exchanged blows, locked in a fierce and evenly matched fight.

"You stinky Taoist, your swordsmanship is not bad, but unfortunately, you are no match for me!" Bai Suzhen said smugly while parrying Yan Chixia's attacks.

Yan Chixia sneered, "Is that so? It's not certain who will win!" With that, he suddenly changed his swordsmanship, and an even more powerful force erupted from his body.

"What kind of sword technique is this?" Bai Suzhen was startled when she felt this powerful force.

"This is... the Demon-Slaying Sword Technique!" Yan Chixia's voice was filled with killing intent.

As soon as she finished speaking, a dazzling sword light flashed, and Bai Suzhen let out a miserable scream. Her body was cleaved in two by the sword light and turned into a cloud of black mist that dissipated in the air.

Yan Chixia sheathed his longsword and walked up to Zhu Xiong Ying and Xiao Die.

"Are you two alright?" Yan Chixia asked, looking at the two of them.

Xiaodie shook her head, looking at Yan Chixia with gratitude in her eyes. "Thank you so much for saving me, chivalrous hero. I will never forget your kindness."

Yan Chixia waved his hand, "It was nothing, no need to mention it." He paused, then asked, "What are your plans next?"

Zhu Xiong Ying struggled to sit up, a glint of cunning flashing in his eyes as he looked at Yan Chixia. "I...I will take revenge! I will reclaim everything I have lost!"

Yan Chixia looked at Zhu Xiong Ying, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "Oh? It seems you still have ambitions. But judging from your current state, you probably can't even walk, can you?"

Zhu Xiong Ying's face stiffened. Yan Chixia's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, instantly sobering him up. Yes, he was now severely injured and had lost all his power. How could he possibly take revenge?

Just as Zhu Xiong Ying was falling into despair, Yan Chi Xia suddenly took out a porcelain bottle from his bosom and handed it to him. "This is a holy medicine for healing. Take it, and your injuries will heal quickly."

Zhu Xiong Ying stared blankly at Yan Chi Xia, her eyes filled with confusion. "You...why are you helping me?"

Yan Chixia smiled. "I just can't stand what that snake demon is doing. As for you, whether you live or die is none of my business."

Zhu Xiong Ying took the porcelain bottle, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He didn't know if Yan Chixia was telling the truth, but he knew that he had no choice but to believe him now.

He opened the porcelain bottle, poured out a pill, and swallowed it.

The pill melted instantly in his mouth, and a warm current flowed through his entire body. Zhu Xiong Ying felt his injuries were rapidly healing.

"Thank you very much." Zhu Xiong Ying sincerely thanked Yan Chi Xia.

Yan Chixia waved his hand. "No need to be polite. However, let me remind you, there are many things in this world that are more terrifying than snake demons. If you want to take revenge, you must become stronger."

After saying this, Yan Chixia turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night.

Zhu Xiong Ying stared in the direction Yan Chixia had left, her heart filled with questions. Who exactly was this mysterious man? Why was he helping her? What was his purpose?
"Your Majesty, let's go too," Xiao Die said softly, looking at Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying nodded, helped Xiao Die to her feet, and the two of them, supporting each other, walked out of the palace.

Just as they were about to step out of the palace gate, a familiar voice suddenly rang out behind them.

"Want to leave? It's not that easy!"

Zhu Xiong Ying and Xiao Die turned around at the same time, only to see that Bai Suzhen had reappeared! Moreover, standing beside her was a tall man with a cold face.

"Let me introduce you, Your Majesty. This is my senior brother, the Centipede Demon," Bai Suzhen said with a smile, pointing to the man beside her.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the centipede demon, his heart sinking. He knew that he was likely doomed today…

The centipede demon grinned sinisterly, revealing a set of yellow teeth, like poisonous fungi growing on a rotten wooden stake. "Your Majesty is in high spirits, even having the leisure to admire the moon." His voice was hoarse and grating, as chilling as fingernails scratching a blackboard.

Zhu Xiong Ying, enduring the excruciating pain, shielded Xiao Die behind him and coldly stared at Bai Suzhen and the centipede demon. "My affairs are none of your business!"

Bai Suzhen covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling with an indescribable charm and allure. "Your Majesty's words are inappropriate. I am Your Majesty's beloved concubine, and Your Majesty's affairs are naturally my affairs as well."

"My beloved concubine?" Zhu Xiong Ying laughed angrily. "You caused me to lose everything, and now you claim to be my beloved concubine. How utterly ridiculous!"

The centipede demon waved his hand impatiently, "Why waste words with this brat? Just kill him!"

Having said that, the centipede demon transformed into a black shadow and pounced on Zhu Xiong Ying.

Although Zhu Xiong Ying was seriously injured, he was, after all, the emperor and was quite skilled. He barely dodged the centipede demon's attacks, drew his sword, and engaged the centipede demon in a fierce battle.

However, the centipede demon was far stronger than Zhu Xiong Ying, and after a few moves, Zhu Xiong Ying was at a disadvantage.

Xiaodie watched in horror. She wanted to help, but she was afraid that she would become a burden to Zhu Xiong Ying.

Just then, Bai Suzhen suddenly made her move. A white light flashed, and Xiaodie felt a blur before her eyes and lost consciousness.

"Xiao Die!" Zhu Xiong Ying exclaimed in surprise, lost in thought, and was struck in the chest by the centipede demon, flying backward and crashing heavily to the ground.

"His Majesty!"

Zhu Xiong Ying struggled to stand up, but felt weak all over, and a mouthful of blood gushed out.

The centipede demon approached Zhu Xiong Ying step by step, a cruel smile on its face. "Boy, your death is near!"

Zhu Xiong Ying watched the centipede demon approach step by step, his heart filled with despair. Was he really going to die here?
Just at this critical moment, a sword light descended from the sky, forcing the centipede demon back.

Yan Chixia appeared before Zhu Xiong Ying, his long sword radiating a dazzling light, like a god descending to earth.

"It's you again!" the centipede demon said through gritted teeth.

Yan Chixia glanced coldly at the centipede demon, "Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven and eliminate you, you monster!"

After saying that, Yan Chixia engaged in another fierce battle with the centipede demon.

As Zhu Xiong Ying watched Yan Chixia's retreating figure, a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart.

Perhaps, he still has a chance...

While Yan Chixia was locked in battle with the centipede demon, Zhu Xiong Ying, enduring the excruciating pain, picked up the unconscious Xiao Die and staggered towards the palace gates.

He didn't know where he was going or what he could do, but he knew he couldn't die here. He wanted revenge and to take back everything he had lost!
(End of this chapter)