The Reincarnation of the Beauty: The Concubine Doctor and the Conspiracy

As the night faded, the aftermath of the battle still reverberated in Yun Mengting's mind. She slowly retreated, her gaze no longer fixed on Shen Yuke, but on the rising moon in the distance. Although she had won the battle, she couldn't fully let go.

"I still don't want to kill anyone," she whispered to herself, her hands clenched, her heart filled with mixed emotions. In her past life, she had been embroiled in countless conspiracies, ultimately perishing under those terrifying shadows. Now, reborn, she understood the difficulty of changing her fate, yet she also wanted to preserve the emotions that still lingered in this world.

At that moment, Shen Yuke lay on the ground in agony, her hands clutching her shoulders, her face etched with pain. The despair she displayed didn't completely devastate Yun Mengting; instead, it evoked a tinge of pity. After all, Shen Yuke had once been one of her best friends, only to be distorted beyond recognition by the warp of power and desire.

"Shen Yuke... perhaps at some point, our destinies intersected." Yun Mengting sighed softly, a wave of unspeakable emotion welling up in her heart. "I don't want to kill you, but if you don't repent, you'll only end up in a deeper pit."

While she was lost in thought, Lu Xiao had regained his composure. The prolonged, unsuccessful attack had left him filled with a mixture of anger and humiliation. He stared coldly at Yun Mengting, the gloom on his face growing thicker.

"You haven't thought it through. Do you think defeating her is victory?" Lu Xiao's voice was low and hoarse, filled with resentment. He was suspicious of Yun Mengting's change, and he began to feel infinite fear and anger towards her.

"I won't let you, someone who's lost everything, continue to exist!" Yun Mengting stared fearlessly at Lu Xiao, her gaze as sharp as a knife. In that moment, she finally understood that the challenge she faced was far more than just a personal victory or defeat; it was a duel with fate.

"Again!" Lu Xiao roared, brandishing his weapon and charging at Yun Mengting. Rage and despair had drained him of his sanity, and his entire body charged forward like a hurricane.

However, Yun Mengting was prepared. With a light, deft movement, she dodged Lu Xiao's attack and struck him in the back. Even if her opponent was formidable, she was unwilling to give up her chance at rebirth.

"This battle isn't just about victory, it's about salvation." Yun Mengting's voice grew more resolute as the morning light gradually emerged. She approached again, intent on eliminating Lu Xiao's threat in one fell swoop.

"You don't understand what I'm after!" Lu Xiao's face twisted instantly, as if he could no longer endure this intense humiliation. Past memories surfaced in his mind, and his heart grew more desperate, as if being strangled by an invisible hand. "I just want control of this continent!"

Yun Mengting frowned slightly, realizing that Lu Xiao's target wasn't just her, but also his intense desire for power. What he had overlooked was that true power didn't lie in controlling others, but in mastering one's own destiny.

"Control? You're only courting your own destruction." She was determined to win, her heart filled with determination and conviction to reclaim lost territory. Yun Mengting never sought to replace him, but simply hoped this tragedy would never happen again.

"You don't understand me at all!" Lu Xiao was furious, attacking with all his might. Yun Mengting, however, had already read his every move and silently vowed to dispel his shadow.

At this critical moment, Yun Mengting found an opportunity and confronted Lu Xiao. After a brief, fierce battle, she suddenly revealed the cruelty and wisdom accumulated from her previous life, and quickly forced Lu Xiao into a desperate situation.

"The end will come one day, but I hope to stop here and give each other a chance to choose again." Yun Mengting muttered to herself, and the strength in her hands also increased during this thought.

"You... can't!" Lu Xiao's eyes were filled with fear and despair about the future. His attacks almost came to a standstill, and his psychological shakes made him completely lose his will.

"Perhaps, the punishment is not to kill you, but to make you understand the meaning of life!" Yun Mengting's voice floated in the wind and directly hit Lu Xiao's heart.

With Lu Xiao's death, Yun Mengting felt a sense of relief, but she knew that this would not end. The journey of rebirth was like opening a new door. Now that she had chosen to redeem herself, she would have to face more unknown challenges.

She stood in the morning light, smiling faintly, her heart filled with anticipation for the future. Although the past could not be changed, ripples of hope were already emerging.

"When I meet you again, perhaps there will be a new world," she said softly, her eyes determined. No matter what the future holds, she will move forward on a new path, welcoming an even brighter dawn.