I dominated the game from the start with cards.

Chen Hu drew closer to Mu Yang, her eyes gleaming with a cunning light, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, poised to strike. Between her slender fingers, a poisoned dart gleamed with a chilling light, like the scythe of death, ready to reap lives at any moment. Li Xuan watched this scene, his heart burning with anxiety yet powerless to act. His body trembled uncontrollably from the poison's effects, his throat burned as if on fire, even breathing became difficult. He wanted to shout to warn Mu Yang, but could only manage a hoarse whimper, like the low growl of a trapped beast, powerless and desperate. He watched helplessly as Chen Hu approached Mu Yang step by step, the shadow of death looming over him, yet he was powerless to stop her. Old Zhou's appearance temporarily halted Chen Hu's actions, but Li Xuan knew this was only a brief respite. Although Old Zhou was powerful, he was, after all, old, while Chen Hu was cunning and ruthless; the outcome of this battle was still uncertain. After being forced back by Elder Zhou, Chen Hu didn't choose a direct confrontation. Instead, she let out a delicate laugh and vanished like a ghost. She hadn't given up on assassinating Mu Yang, but instead opted for an even more insidious strategy. Just as Elder Zhou was dealing with Chen Hu, Li Xuan sensed a strange fragrance coming from behind him. The scent was sweet and pungent, making him dizzy and his consciousness gradually blurred. He knew it was a sleeping potion! At that moment, Mu Yang also noticed movement behind him. He was about to turn around when the sudden scent affected his vision. His movements became sluggish, and the world before him began to distort, as if he had fallen into a bizarre dream. Li Xuan mustered his last bit of strength to try and warn Mu Yang, but found he didn't even have the strength to open his mouth. His vision blurred, his consciousness gradually sank, and he finally sank into endless darkness. Sister Wu rushed anxiously to Li Xuan's side to check on his injuries. "He's been poisoned!" Sister Wu exclaimed, quickly taking out the antidote from her medicine box and feeding it to Li Xuan. Just then, a scream pierced the night. "Mu Yang!" Sister Wu cried out, turning to see Mu Yang lying on the ground, a dart embedded in his chest, his clothes stained crimson with blood. Chen Hu reappeared, standing beside Mu Yang's corpse, a cruel smile on her face. "Next, it's you..." Chen Hu's gaze shifted to the unconscious Li Xuan, her eyes filled with murderous intent. Wang She slowly emerged from the shadows, her voice as cold as a viper's hiss: "Don't rush, the game has only just begun..." Sister Wu anxiously fed the antidote to Li Xuan, but the medicine was slow to take effect, and Li Xuan's consciousness remained hazy. He felt as if he were struggling in a fog, the surrounding sounds distorted and blurry, shadowy figures flickering before his eyes. Suddenly, his hazy consciousness caught a whiff of danger coming from Mu Yang's direction. Despite his heavy body, he struggled to open his eyes and saw Chen Hu's ghostly figure approaching Mu Yang. Mu Yang sensed movement behind him and was about to turn around when a sweet, pungent fragrance assaulted his nostrils. His movements instantly slowed, and the world before him began to distort and warp, a dazzling array of colors flashing before his eyes, making him feel as if he were in a bizarre dream. A cold smile curled at the corner of Chen Hu's lips, and a flash of cold light appeared in his hand as a poisoned dart shot through the air. "Brother, watch out behind you!" Li Xuan roared with all his might, his voice hoarse and weak, yet filled with anxiety and worry. His eyes were full of concern for Mu Yang, wishing he could rush forward immediately to shield him from the attack. The roar exploded in Mu Yang's ears like thunder, jolting him from his trance. He instinctively dodged to the side, the dart grazing his shoulder, tearing his clothes and leaving a bloody gash. Although he dodged the fatal blow, he was still grazed on the shoulder by a hidden weapon, and blood instantly stained his clothes. Seeing this, Chen Hu's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and he raised his hand again, launching another dart. This time, the dart was aimed at Mu Yang's throat, clearly intended to kill him. At the same time, the battle between Old Zhou and Wang She intensified. Although Old Zhou was advanced in years, his experience and skillful techniques kept Wang She firmly under control. Wang She tried to break through several times, but Old Zhou blocked her each time. However, Chen Hu's sudden attack broke the stalemate. Seeing Mu Yang injured, Old Zhou panicked, and his attack faltered slightly. Wang She seized the opportunity, her figure flashing, breaking free from Old Zhou's attack range like a venomous snake. Her gaze locked onto the unconscious Li Xuan, her eyes gleaming with greed. "The opportunity has come!" Wang She thought to herself with delight. She knew Li Xuan possessed a rare treasure; if she could capture him, she could obtain what she longed for. Ignoring Old Zhou, she sped towards Li Xuan. Chen Hu's second dart was about to hit Mu Yang when, at the critical moment, Sister Wu suddenly rushed forward, shielding Mu Yang with her own body. "No!" Mu Yang cried out, but it was too late to stop her. The dart pierced Sister Wu's back; she groaned and collapsed limply. Blood stained her clothes, a horrifying sight. "Sister Wu!" Mu Yang cried out in despair, embracing her body, tears streaming down his face. Wang She had already approached Li Xuan, extending her claws towards his heart. "Boy, what's yours is mine!" Wang She said with a sneer. The unconscious Li Xuan seemed to sense the approaching danger; his brow furrowed, and his body trembled slightly… "Stop!" a cold voice suddenly rang out. Seeing his attack miss, Chen Hu's eyes flashed with even more ferocity. Taking advantage of Mu Yang's distraction, she flicked her wrist, sending three darts flying in quick succession, aimed at his throat, heart, and abdomen respectively. Mu Yang barely avoided the fatal blow, but a dart still grazed his shoulder, instantly staining his clothes red with blood. The excruciating pain made him groan and stagger. Seeing this, Wang She's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Seizing the moment when Old Zhou was distracted by Mu Yang, she feinted and slipped away from Old Zhou's attack range like a nimble snake. Ignoring Old Zhou, she rushed towards the unconscious Li Xuan, her claws gleaming coldly, her target aimed directly at Li Xuan's heart. "Boy, what's yours is mine!" Wang She's greed was on full display at this moment. She seemed to already see the scene after she obtained the treasure, a ferocious smile appearing on her face. Just at this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared, blocking Li Xuan's path.

It was Sister Wu! Without the slightest hesitation, she forcefully tossed a medicine packet into the air.

The medicine packet exploded in mid-air, releasing a strange fragrance that quickly spread. The fragrance wasn't strong, even somewhat faint, but it instantly slowed down Wang She and Chen Hu's movements. Their actions were like a movie scene slowed down several times over, stiff and clumsy. Wang She's claws froze in mid-air, only inches from Li Xuan's heart; Chen Hu's dart floated slowly in the air, as if it had lost all its power. "What's going on?" Wang She was startled. She felt her body become incredibly heavy, as if sinking into quagmire. She tried to break free, but found herself completely immobilized. Chen Hu was also trapped; her mind was foggy, and the world before her eyes began to blur. She wanted to continue attacking Mu Yang, but found she didn't even have the strength to lift her arm. This sudden change stunned Mu Yang. He looked at the sluggish Wang She and Chen Hu, his eyes filled with confusion. But he quickly realized this was a perfect opportunity to counterattack! "Li Xuan, wake up!" Mu Yang shouted at the unconscious Li Xuan, while keeping a watchful eye on Wang She and Chen Hu, ready to strike at any moment. The drug slowly took effect, and Li Xuan's consciousness gradually returned to normal. Hearing Mu Yang's call, he struggled to open his eyes and saw a bizarre scene: Wang She and Chen Hu stood frozen in place like puppets, completely motionless. "What's going on?" Li Xuan struggled to sit up, feeling still somewhat weak, but his mind was clear. He immediately realized this was an excellent opportunity to counterattack. He focused his mind, using his mental perception to quickly assess Wang She and Chen Hu's condition, finding their weakness. "Mu Yang, attack Wang She's left shoulder, that's her weak point!" Li Xuan's voice, though weak, was full of determination and confidence. Upon hearing this, Mu Yang swung his weapon without hesitation, slashing fiercely at Wang She's left shoulder. "Chen Hu's abdomen is her weak point, attack there!" Li Xuan continued to instruct Mu Yang. Despite the excruciating pain in his shoulder, Mu Yang and Li Xuan coordinated perfectly, launching a fierce counterattack against Wang She and Chen Hu. However, although Wang She and Chen Hu were temporarily at a disadvantage, their faces showed no panic; instead, a sinister smile appeared on their faces. "You think you can defeat us like this?" Wang She's voice was hoarse and cold. "Too naive..." The medicine packet thrown by Sister Wu wasn't a deadly poison, but a specially made paralyzing powder that could temporarily slow the target's movements. Li Xuan gritted his teeth, enduring the discomfort caused by the remaining toxins in his body, his mind highly focused. His mental perception swept over Wang She and Chen Hu like radar, capturing the subtle energy flows on their bodies, searching for that fleeting weakness. "Mu Yang, Wang She, three inches from the left shoulder! Quickly!" Li Xuan's voice, though weak, was exceptionally clear, carrying an unquestionable command. Upon hearing this, Mu Yang didn't hesitate. Enduring the excruciating pain in his shoulder, his weapon transformed into a streak of cold light, heading straight for Wang She's left shoulder. Wang She's left shoulder was her weakest point, clearly detected by Li Xuan's spiritual perception. A flash of cold light, and Wang She groaned as a deep, bone-revealing gash appeared on her left shoulder. The excruciating pain caused her to falter, her already sluggish movements becoming even more rigid. "Chen Hu's abdomen, two inches below!" Li Xuan spoke again, his voice weak yet carrying immense power. Upon receiving the command, Mu Yang shifted his stance, changing his weapon from a slash to a thrust, aiming directly for Chen Hu's abdomen. Chen Hu's dantian was the source of her power; struck by Mu Yang, she immediately felt her internal energy become chaotic, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Terrification finally appeared on Wang She and Chen Hu's faces. They hadn't expected that, even under the effects of the paralyzing powder, Li Xuan could still find their weakness so precisely, directing Mu Yang to counterattack. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Li Xuan forced himself to his feet. Although weak, his eyes were exceptionally sharp, like a wounded wild beast, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment. "You think this is the end?" Li Xuan sneered. "This is just the beginning!" He pulled a pill from his pocket and swallowed it without hesitation. The pill melted instantly in his mouth, and a warm current flowed through his body, gradually restoring his strength from his previous weakness. Wang She and Chen Hu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with apprehension. They realized that Li Xuan was not as easy to deal with as they had imagined. "Hmph, so what if you've recovered?" Wang She forced herself to remain calm. "We still have a backup plan!" Chen Hu also sneered, "None of you will leave here alive today!" Wang She and Chen Hu exchanged another glance, then simultaneously cast a strange spell. The surrounding space began to distort, and some illusory images appeared, interfering with Li Xuan and Mu Yang's vision.

Wang She muttered incantations, his hands forming a strange hand seal. Chen Hu did the same, and their seals gradually merged, emanating a chilling aura…