Wei Wei and Ling Fei realized that this thing had ill intentions, wanting to retreat, but the land beneath their feet was like a swamp, making it impossible for them to stand firm, let alone pull their legs out!
A look of shock finally appeared on their faces.
These people from the Heavenly Maiden Clan truly have some skills!
Wei Wei and Ling Fei knew the situation was dire and used all their strength, but unfortunately, they couldn’t get away at all.
"Stop struggling, the magic of my Heavenly Maiden Clan won’t stop until you’re sent to the underworld!" Ye Ge sneered, confident that Wei Wei and Ling Fei were doomed, and turned to leave.
Unexpectedly, at the moment she turned to leave, a sudden change occurred.
A gust of wind blew out from the window of the Listening Wind Tower and hit Wei Wei and Ling Fei, who instantly regained their freedom.
The next moment, Ye Ge heard a light chuckle, "Since you’re here, no need to rush off!"
The voice was carefree and unrestrained, carrying a sense of mischievousness and defiance.
Ye Ge quickly turned her head and saw a man and a woman standing at the entrance of the Listening Wind Tower.
The darkness before dawn faded, and sunlight covered the earth, also falling on the man and woman.
They dressed differently from the Divine Clan, looking somewhat peculiar, but their faces were the most beautiful she’d ever seen, and their presence was the most domineering.
Just by standing there casually, they inspired an inexplicable sense of submission within her!
"Xia Mian?" Ye Ge asked tentatively, with a slight frown.
Xia Mian raised an eyebrow gently, "You’re after me, huh? Well, killing you won’t bother my conscience then."
As Xia Mian’s words fell, she lightly raised her palm and made a slashing motion in the air, as if she was going to cut through the void.
Ye Ge realized something was wrong and instinctively dodged.
However, it was a second too late, and the void slash seemed real, instantly severing one of Ye Ge’s arms.
Blood gushed from Ye Ge’s stump, staining the ground instantly.
Ye Ge’s face turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Who sent you?" Xia Mian slowly walked towards Ye Ge, her gaze cold and indifferent, landing on Ye Ge’s face.
"I came on my own!" Ye Ge gritted her teeth. At this point, she couldn’t escape, and since she had to die, she at least had to protect the Third Miss.
Xia Mian sneered, glancing at Wei Wei and Ling Fei, "Take her to see my cheap grandfather."
As Xia Mian’s words fell, she casually pointed above Ye Ge’s severed arm.
Ye Ge only felt a severe pain, but the bleeding from her arm slowly stopped.
Her life was temporarily spared, but Ye Ge would rather Xia Mian kill her directly!
If she was indeed taken to Xia Liang, the Third Miss would definitely be implicated!
Ye Ge didn’t want to die, but now, the only way to protect the Third Miss was to die!
Thinking this, Ye Ge involuntarily lowered her gaze, her lips trembling slightly.
But before she could finish her spell, Xia Mian grabbed her chin, brutally breaking her magic.
"Want to die? Not that easy!" Xia Mian lightly hooked her lips.
Originally, she didn’t want to compete with Qin Ru and Xia Weiyang, but now that they dared to send someone to kill her!
She had to make Xia Weiyang and Qin Ru end up with nothing!
****
The day was gradually breaking, and the Divine Manor was extraordinarily quiet today.
Qin Ru hadn’t slept well all night, waiting for news from her hidden guards, but by dawn, she still hadn’t seen them.
Qin Ru was a bit flustered, anxiously pacing back and forth in the courtyard.
Just as Qin Ru was about to wear out the paving stones in the courtyard, the Great Elder arrived.
The Great Elder had a solemn expression, with deep dark circles under his eyes, suggesting he hadn’t slept well. Seeing Qin Ru pacing, he couldn’t help but pull up the corners of his lips, "The Mistress is in such good spirits, counting paving stones so early in the morning?"
Hearing the voice, Qin Ru lifted her head, and seeing the sneer in the Great Elder’s eyes, she realized something was amiss.
"Great Elder..." Qin Ru opened her mouth, her expression stiff, "What brings you here so early?"
"The Divine Master has invited you!" The Great Elder smiled, "Oh, and the First Miss is also to come!"
Suppressing her inner panic, Qin Ru feigned calmness, "Does the Great Elder know why the Divine Master is calling us?"
"We dare not speculate on the Divine Master’s matters." The Great Elder’s expression was indifferent, "Mistress, please. If you arrive late, the Divine Master might not be pleased!"
Despite her unease, Qin Ru didn’t dare to make Xia Liang wait, and she called Xia Weiyang inside, and the two of them nervously went to the front hall of the Divine Manor.
The front hall of the Divine Manor was the place for discussions. Ever since the Divine Master disappeared and Xia Zhun fell into a coma, the hall had not been so lively for a long time.
Now that the Divine Master had returned and the Young Master was awake, the hall regained its former majesty.
Even before reaching the hall, Qin Ru felt ill at ease, as if something bad was about to happen.
Her talent in the Heavenly Maiden Clan was not high, but her sixth sense was always accurate.
Her intuition warned her not to approach the hall, or misfortune would follow!
But reality forced her to move forward.
At the moment she entered the hall, the light seemed to dim considerably.
Once her eyes adjusted to the hall’s lighting, Qin Ru saw Ye Ge, who had lost an arm.
Seeing the blood-covered Ye Ge, Qin Ru immediately understood what had happened.
"What happened?!" Qin Ru spoke first, her face full of panic, "Aunt Ye, what happened to you? Who did this to you?!"
As soon as those words left her mouth, Ye Ge understood the game Qin Ru was playing.
Qin Ru intended to turn the tables!
Ye Ge sighed inwardly; indeed, the Third Miss, though lacking in talent, had successfully married into the Divine Clan. Her schemes were unmatched by the First and Second Misses!
"Third Miss..." Ye Ge weakly called out to Qin Ru, trying to immerse herself in the act, her conscience slightly less pained, "Third Miss, it was my fault. I mistakenly intruded on Mr. Lu and Miss Xia’s dwelling in the dead of night..."
Qin Ru immediately turned her gaze to Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan, looking reproachful, "I know you hate me, but Aunt Ye never harmed you. She merely passed by your place, and you treated her so harshly?"
Qin Ru’s voice trembled, as if she were truly seeking justice for Ye Ge.
Xia Liang, listening to Qin Ru’s words, couldn’t help but squint his eyes slightly, giving Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan a meaningful look.
Xia Mian curled her lips in disdain, "Just passing by? How coincidental! The Divine Manor is so large, yet in the dead of night, she sneaks right by our door. What, was there gold at our doorstep she wanted to pick up?"