The Regent's Little Wife

Leng Wuxin looked at his brother distressedly, and couldn't help but reach out and touch his cheek: "Silly boy, what's the point of saying this now? Now that the young master has seen that you have not returned, he has sent people to arrest you. If you fall into their hands, it will be difficult for you to escape. Why don't you follow me to find a secret place and hide from the limelight for a while. After the limelight passes, we will discuss how to accept the punishment."

Leng Gufei shook his head and refused firmly: "No, sister. I can't let you get involved. You have already taken a great risk by coming to visit me. If the young master knows about this, not only will your hard-earned position as the guardian be lost, but you may also be severely punished. So, please leave quickly to avoid getting into danger."

A trace of worry flashed across Leng Wuxin's eyes: "But you are seriously injured, how can you bear the punishment of the young master?" She knew very well that the young master was ruthless and would never let anyone who made a mistake go easily.

Leng Gufei smiled bitterly: "Sister, don't worry. This is not the first time I have been punished. This injury will not cost me my life. As long as I am not dead, there will always be a day to turn things around." After saying that, he gently pushed Leng Wuxin's hand away, "Sister, please leave quickly."

Seeing that her brother had made up his mind, Leng Wuxin had no choice but to give up. She looked at Leng Gufei deeply and turned away. She secretly vowed in her heart that she would return to the demon world and plead with the young master to try to reduce her brother's guilt.

In the end, Linghu Wen's men captured Leng Gufei and brought him to Linghu Wen.

Linghu Wen sat high up in the chair, expressionless, with cold eyes, and a hint of indifference and disappointment in his tone: "Leng Gufei...you disappoint me so much."

Leng Gufei knelt on the ground, not daring to look up, and said in a low but firm voice: "I have failed the mission, and I am willing to accept the punishment. I will let the young master deal with it."

The corners of the Demon Realm Young Master's mouth slightly raised, revealing a sneer: "Humph, don't you want to explain why the mission failed?"

Leng Gufei was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head, a trace of self-blame and helplessness flashed in his eyes: "It is because I am not as skilled as others that I have failed the young master's expectations."

Linghu heard this and showed obvious dissatisfaction on his face. He said sternly: "What a skill you are not as good as others! Did I raise you for so many years just to hear you say that you are not as good as others?"

At this time, Leng Wuxin, who was standing beside him, quickly spoke up to plead, "Young Master, calm down. If it weren't for Yuan Qi, that fox who was so cunning and treacherous, and who had been on guard, how could Gu Fei have failed?"

Linghu Wen snorted, seemingly not completely satisfied with this reason, but still softened his expression a little: "Huh, is that so? In that case, for the sake of your sister, I will give you a chance to make amends now."

"There is a woman named Rumeng who seems to have an extraordinary affection for Yuan Qi. She is even said to be an untouchable bright moonlight in Yuan Qi's heart." Linghu heard this and sneered, saying, "Bring Rumeng here, and I can write off all the past."

Leng Gufei felt an indescribable tension when he heard this. He knew the weight behind this order. "Young Master, Ru Meng is my savior. I... cannot obey your order."

His voice was soft but revealed firmness. Linghu Wen heard this and his face suddenly changed. He slapped the table with his palm, shaking the air: "Lifesaver? Leng Gufei, don't forget your position and responsibility!"

On the side, Leng Wuxin watched this scene with mixed feelings in her heart. She gently advised: "Gu Fei, why are you so stubborn? Why don't you follow the young master's wishes?"

Linghu Wen became even more angry when he saw this. He glanced at Leng Wuxin coldly, then turned to Leng Gufei: "Wuxin, you don't need to say anything more. For your sister's sake, I will give you two choices: either bring Rumeng here, or you go to the Blood Demon Hall in person and accept the punishment you deserve."

Leng Wuxin's heart ached when she heard that. She hurriedly pleaded, "Young Master, Gu Fei's injuries have not healed yet. If he goes to the Blood Demon Hall, I'm afraid his life will be in danger. Please, Young Master, show mercy and let me bring Ru Meng back for him." Leng Gufei raised his head and exchanged a complicated look with Leng Wuxin, then said firmly, "Sister, you don't have to worry about me. This is my own choice."

However, Linghu Wen's rage was hard to contain. He waved his hand and signaled his men: "Take this traitor away and send him to the dungeon!" Before he finished speaking, two demon cultivators stepped forward and took Leng Gufei away.

The dungeon was cold and damp, and the air was filled with the disgusting smell of blood. Leng Gufei was tied to the rack, covered in wounds and in a trance.

Those subordinates who had long been dissatisfied with Leng Wuxin would naturally not miss this opportunity. They tortured Leng Gufei in every way and kept mocking him: "Humph, you think you can do whatever you want just because you have a sister who is a guardian? Isn't this what you have ended up like today? You dare to show mercy to the enemy, you really brought this upon yourself! You deserve to die!"

"Someone, pour another basin of cold water on him, don't let him faint. The young master said that there are fifteen more kinds of punishments waiting for him." As the order was given, the demon cultivators picked up the torture instruments, with cruel smiles on their faces, and approached Leng Gufei step by step.

Meanwhile, Si Ning was on her way back to Lingyun Sect, her heart filled with anger. As she walked, she kept muttering, "Humph, this arrogant man deserves to have no girlfriend! What does he mean? When his sister wanted to kill me before, he protected me behind him; but now he wants to drive me away again!"

At this moment, a familiar scene suddenly flashed in her mind - she was standing on a high platform, looking at the man in front of her with disappointment, and then jumped off the platform. Whenever she thought of this scene, Si Ning's heart would tremble involuntarily.

"What is going on? Why do I feel so scared every time I think about this? Forget it, don't think too much. Let's go back to Lingyun Sect as soon as possible. I guess my brother and Yuan Yi are worried sick." Si Ning said to himself.

However, when she finally returned to Lingyun Sect, she was shocked by what she saw. It turned out that the disciples of Lingyun Sect were reporting to the Sect Master what they had discovered: "Sect Master, we were too far away to hear the others clearly, but we can be sure that Miss Rumeng did know those demons, and I heard her call one of them 'Sister Leng'."

"Sister Leng... Could she be the demon clan's guardian Leng Wuxin?" The guardian frowned and asked in confusion.

The guardian saw that Lingyun Sect's subordinates seemed to be hesitant to speak and said anxiously: "If you have anything else, please tell me."

The disciple of Lingyun Sect continued hesitantly, "I also saw that the assassin protected Miss Rumeng behind him. Miss Rumeng had many opportunities to escape, but it seemed..."

When the people of Lingyun Sect were talking, Si Ning happened to return to Lingyun Sect, and saw Yuan Qi sitting in the hall, frowning and not saying a word. Lin Qianqian smiled and looked at Si Ning in front of her.

"Demon witch, I didn't expect you to dare to come back." Lin Qianqian smiled coldly.

Si Ning didn't understand why Lin Qianqian called her a demon witch.

"How could I be a demon witch..."

Lin Qianqian smiled and said, "You pretended to be captured and helped the assassin from the demon clan escape. Now you are still pretending to be innocent. You really acted well!"

Si Ning sighed and said, "Yes, you all figured it out. Yes, I forgot about the assassin, but that doesn't mean I'm the demon lady."