"Why?"

Yun Zhao and the other two exchanged glances, and the three of them subtly placed their hands on the spirit sword.

Cao Xiangxuan ignored their actions, bit her lower lip, and said with a hint of shyness, "Since you are Young Master Gu's sister, I will tell you the truth."

"I was poisoned by a villain. The situation was urgent, and there was no doctor around. Young Master Gu, Young Master Gu, he... he helped me..."

“I am grateful for Young Master Gu’s kindness, and since we have already been intimate, I would like to ask you to let Young Master Gu stay and marry me.”

Yun Zhao: "!!!"

She thought she had misheard and subconsciously looked at Bai Lingxiao and Qi Yan, only to find that their faces were also filled with shock.

"impossible!"

Bai Lingxiao vehemently denied it, saying, "He wouldn't do that."

After joining the Heavenly Sword Sect, she became friends with Gu Dinghan and Meng Wenchang. Of course, Song Zhiyuan was also in her circle of friends before. They were all disciples of the sect leaders of the four major sects, so it was normal for them to be close.

For some reason, the three of them became estranged from Song Zhiyuan.

As the eldest of the three, Bai Lingxiao knew their temperaments and personalities very well. Although Gu Dinghan appeared to be a chivalrous and righteous man, he didn't help just anyone or anything.

He was the most cold-hearted of the three.

It's fine to lend a hand as long as it doesn't harm one's own interests, but what Cao Xiangxuan said...

To avoid getting into trouble, Gu Dinghan probably kept his distance long ago.

Cao Xiangxuan paused, looking at Bai Lingxiao with a wronged expression. "Miss Bai, do you doubt what I said? If you don't believe me, you can ask Young Master Gu and Young Master Meng when they arrive."

Her calm expression made Bai Lingxiao doubt the truthfulness of her words.

Gu Dinghan and Meng Wenchang will be here soon; we can ask them in person and find out.

Bai Lingxiao suppressed his worry for Gu Dinghan and waited for Cao Xiangxuan's people to bring the two of them over.

But after waiting for a long time, instead of Gu Dinghan and Meng Wenchang, a servant covered in blood appeared.

"Miss, something terrible has happened! Thieves have kidnapped Young Master Gu and Young Master Meng!"

"what!"

Cao Xiangxuan stood up before Yun Zhao and the other two. "What are you all standing there for? Quickly send someone to rescue the two young masters!"

Bai Lingxiao stood up, gripping his sword. "Zhaozhao, you and your junior brother stay here. I'm going to rescue them."

Cao Xiangxuan exclaimed with delight, "Miss Bai, are you at the Golden Core stage? With your help, we can definitely save the two young masters safely!"

“Senior sister,” Yun Zhao grabbed Bai Lingxiao’s hand and looked at her, “we’ll go with you.”

Bai Lingxiao was taken aback for a moment. Before she could refuse, Cao Xiangxuan disagreed, saying, "Miss, that thief must be highly skilled to have captured the two young masters. You should wait here. Miss Bai and I will rescue them."

"Besides, swords and spears don't have eyes when a fight breaks out. I don't want you to get hurt. You are Young Master Gu's family, and I don't want you to get hurt."

She didn't explicitly say that Yun Zhao's cultivation level was too low, but instead used the pretense of concern to prevent Yun Zhao from going.

Yun Zhao's eyes were filled with undisguised anxiety. "Mayor Cao, they are my brothers. I'm really worried about them being arrested. I must go!"

As she spoke, she pulled Bai Lingxiao and Qi Yan to go out.

Cao Xiangxuan said regretfully, "It was my oversight. Since that's the case, let's go together."

The four of them left the house together. When they arrived at the place where Gu Dinghan and Meng Wenchang had been kidnapped, Yun Zhao spotted a masked man holding Gu Dinghan hostage, while Meng Wenchang lay on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

"Who are you?" Cao Xiangxuan said sternly, "How dare you kidnap someone from my town magistrate's mansion! Surrender at once!"

The masked woman remained silent. Without turning her head, she unleashed a burst of spiritual energy, instantly blasting away several guards who tried to approach her.

Seeing this, Cao Xiangxuan, with a dark expression, tried to negotiate with the masked woman to let Gu Dinghan and his companion go.

Since arriving here, Yun Zhao and the other two have not spoken a word. Not only that, they have also taken a step back without making a sound.

The person lying on the ground was exactly the same as Meng Wenchang, except that his face was on the ground and his face could not be seen.

Bai Lingxiao glanced at Gu Dinghan again. His face was clearly visible, but looking at Gu Dinghan's pale face, which was filled with worry, she felt no emotion in her heart.

"Sister, please save me!"

Gu Dinghan seemed to have just noticed Yun Zhao and the other two. His eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked Yun Zhao for help.

Even though Qi Yan and Bai Lingxiao were standing on either side of him, Gu Dinghan acted as if he didn't see them and only asked Yun Zhao for help.

Yun Zhao was on the verge of tears. She said in a sob, "Why did you kidnap my brother? I'll give you anything you want, just don't hurt him!"

As if triggered by a key phrase, the masked man looked at her, his voice flat and emotionless, "Oh? Even if it costs you your life, you'd give it to me?"

Cao Xiangxuan's expression changed, as if afraid that Yun Zhao would act rashly, and she hurriedly said, "Miss, please don't agree to her..."

"No!"

Yun Zhao's words were resounding, and Cao Xiangxuan was stunned for several seconds.

What did she just say?

Yun Zhao glanced at Gu Dinghan, whose face was full of confusion, and wiped away non-existent tears. "Brother, you said that if we encounter danger, my safety is the most important thing. You told me not to worry about you and just to take care of myself."

"Brother, rest in peace. When we get home, I'll have Mom and Dad give you the biggest and most grand funeral ever!"

After saying this, she sadly collapsed into Qi Yan's arms, as if she couldn't bear to see her brother's tragic state of being decapitated.

Everyone: "..."

Cao Xiangxuan's expression was indescribable; she was wondering if Gu Dinghan was really Yun Zhao's biological brother.

When Gu Dinghan and Meng Wenchang met her, they didn't reveal much information, only saying that they had three companions.

Yun Zhao immediately introduced herself as Gu Dinghan's younger sister, only mentioning her surname, "Gu," during her self-introduction. Cao Xiangxuan naturally assumed that Yun Zhao was Gu Dinghan's younger sister.

But now, she's not sure.

Both plans she had devised yesterday failed. Cao Xiangxuan clenched her fist and gave her subordinates a wink.

The subordinate immediately made a secret gesture, and the guards surrounding the masked man rushed forward with their weapons drawn.

"Everyone, let's attack together and rescue the two young masters!"

The scene quickly descended into chaos. Cao Xiangxuan, eager to save lives, rushed forward as well. While attacking the masked man, she observed Yun Zhao and the other two. To her surprise, not only did they not help, they also retreated!

He looked like he was afraid of being accidentally hurt.

Cao Xiangxuan suppressed her speechlessness and ordered her subordinates to find an opportunity to separate the three of them.

But she was almost wiped out by the masked men and didn't find a chance to separate Yun Zhao and the other two.

Therefore, the masked man never let go of Gu Dinghan in order to capture Yun Zhao.

She was the most disciplined player when it came to following the rules of the game; she would only act when Xuan'er told her to catch someone.

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