Chapter 1: The Origin of Saving Someone with Malicious Intent

A muffled groan was heard as Ye Sha clapped her hands and coldly looked at the person lying on the ground with a somewhat twisted face. In front of the other person, she leisurely put away the jade pendant and placed it on her body, raising her head arrogantly and disdainfully saying: "You overestimate yourself! I advise you not to provoke me. If you have the strength, get as far away as you can and don't appear in front of me. Otherwise, every time I see you, I will strike you."

Ye Sha crouched on the ground, watching as her long, dark hair, as black as a waterfall, covered her face. Yet, she did not make the slightest move to brush it aside, merely casting a cold glance at the night clothes soaked by her own bathing water. Without a hint of hesitation, she tore at them, exposing the man's strong, muscular body to the air. However, she only glanced over coldly, feeling no shyness at his physique, nor did her heart race at the sight of his impressive stature. Her narrowed eyes quickly scanned the blood-soaked areas, filled only with disgust, yet it seemed she had no choice but to continue. The furrowed brow indicated that she was currently trapped in an endless entanglement.

Based on her experience, this person does not show signs of poisoning; it is likely just a fainting spell caused by excessive blood loss

"Xiao Qing, bring a basin of water and find a piece of cotton cloth," Ye Sha instructed in a calm voice. She did not bother to move the person onto the bed but instead dragged them to the empty space in the middle. Looking at the black fabric on the person's chest, which had become somewhat stiff due to the dried bloodstains, her eyes reflected an unmistakable disdain.

In front of the man, she pulled out a piece of emerald jade pendant from her thin clothing. Although she did not recognize the characters on it, having seen rare treasures since childhood, she knew that the item in her hand was quite valuable. Raising an eyebrow, she pretended to be reasonable and said, "I am not the kind of person who is unreasonable. Knowing that you have no money, I wouldn't insist on you giving me silver. Although this shabby item may not be worth your life, it can still be exchanged for some silver. I will accept it, and you need not thank me; it is merely a small favor. If there are similar good deeds in the future, you might as well take care of me a bit more." She was in dire need of money. Although she had not managed to extract any banknotes or silver from this man, having such a valuable item was still a good deal. Although she had not managed to extract any banknotes or silver from this man, having such a valuable item was still a good deal.

Xiao Qing's actions were quite swift. After successfully bringing back the items that Ye Sha needed, she helped the man apply the medicine and tidied up the room. By then, it was already late at night. Ye Sha instructed Xiao Qing to go back to her room to sleep, while she merely glanced at the naked man on the floor and, unfazed, climbed into her own bed and fell asleep.

Ye Sha gave a cold smile. Despite the overwhelming aura emanating from the man, having grown up among men, she had seen all types: muscular men, tough men, and charming rogues. What kind of man had she not encountered? Moreover, he was merely a wounded man, hardly worth her attention. Furthermore, in this matter, the man opposite her had no reason to lay a finger on her.

Skilled in cleaning the various wounds on the man's body, Yesha did not dwell on why he had sustained so many injuries. However, she could be certain that he had been attacked by no fewer than three individuals, with wounds from swords, whips, and hidden weapons. Fortunately, these wounds had not changed color, which could rule out poisoning; otherwise, even if this man were as strong as an ox, he would likely have already met his demise.

Oh my, how could she not know that the young lady is so formidable, able to lift a person with just one arm!

A self-reliant woman truly suffers; her future livelihood may depend entirely on this exquisite jade pendant. To save one person can yield such great rewards; if she could encounter more such fortunate events, she would no longer need to resent the troubles.

After Xiao Qing brought what she wanted, Ye Sha took out a piece of scattered silver from her bosom and said, "Go to the pharmacy and get some anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and antipyretic medicine"

One cannot throw them out, but one cannot allow someone to die in her home either

Taking a shower indoors is truly stifling; in this sweltering heat, nothing has cooled down, and even after a shower, I am still sweating profusely. It would be better to take a cold shower in the yard while enjoying the night breeze. Although such behavior may be considered bold in this place, it is her yard that she has purchased with her own money, surrounded by tall walls, so there is no fear of someone peeping in at the dead of night

It is uncertain whether it is due to Yasha's appearance, which is looked down upon, but the man's cold and harsh tone reveals not a hint of gratitude; instead, it is filled with an attitude of skepticism from within.

"Throw it out." Ye Sha retracted her hand, not even glancing at the other person's appearance, and turned around to say indifferently. It was as if she were casually discarding a piece of trash.

She has been in this unfamiliar world for more than a month. This wretched place, not only lacks air conditioning and electric fans, but even the basic living facilities are terribly outdated. Cooking requires chopping wood, taking a shower necessitates boiling water, and to use water, one has to dig a well in their own yard

Xiao Qing was in a state of disarray in the wind, watching as a person was dragged into the room. She hurriedly followed, not even having time to exclaim in surprise. Would dragging someone in such a condition lead to a fatality?

Yesha's house is merely a simple residence, but it is a standalone property with its own courtyard, located in a remote and tranquil area. When she purchased this modest dwelling from a villager, it was precisely because she valued the serene location that was undisturbed by outsiders. However, the enormous noise that erupted in the dead of night startled Xiaoqing, who was keeping watch at the door.

Transportation relies on walking, communication tools depend on shouting, laundry and cooking are done by hand. Fortunately, she has hired a maid to help her manage these various trivial matters; otherwise, she truly would not know how to continue living this life, and might even go mad as a result

Casually stuffing a bloodied piece of cotton cloth that had been wiped across the man's body into his mouth, she calmly bent a needle into a slight fishhook shape and, pursing her thin lips, began to stitch up the wound that was bleeding profusely.

"Miss, the clean clothes you requested are ready." The maid, Xiao Qing, stood obediently behind Ye Sha, holding a set of clean garments.

The man's eyes, like a deep pool, glimmered with an indistinct sheen. He did not speak, as if he understood that the other had more to say, creating a quiet atmosphere devoid of any trace of human presence

After much difficulty, I spent half of the money I got from pawning to buy this place to live in. I haven't even gotten used to it yet, and now there's a dead person in the house. I've already had enough bad luck—being despised by that fickle father, abandoned by my boyfriend, and hunted down by my half-brother. Now, to be transported to such a boring place, if any more misfortune comes my way, I might as well not live anymore and just hang myself.

"Was it you who saved me?" The man, bare-armed and exposing his chest, covered the area of his chest wrapped in tattered cloth with one hand. He seemed to disregard the other person's aggressive behavior. Although his voice was somewhat deep, it was strong enough, yet the tone lacked warmth, chilling to the bone, as if he were accusing the other person of having no right to save him.

Heaven cannot bear to see her perish, yet there is no need to play such cosmic jokes by sending her alone to this desolate and wretched Yuan Kingdom. If it were not for her pawning the jewelry and ornaments on her person, she would likely have starved to death on some nameless street by now

Miss, what should we do now? Although she was very shocked by the Miss, fortunately, it was not some kind of monster or ghost; as long as it is a human, that is good enough, otherwise, she would have been scared out of her wits.

At this point, she could no longer concern herself with whether there was an infection or not. For her, it was sufficient to preserve the person's life and to hastily send them away once they regained consciousness, in order to avoid adding to her own troubles and frustrations

In the morning, Yesha faintly sensed a strange aura approaching her. Instinctively, she agilely rolled over and sprang up, her hands transforming into sharp blades as she prepared to strike at the approaching figure. However, before the gust of her palm could reach the person, it first met a pair of deep, dark eyes.

"In order to treat your injuries, I wasted a total of one tael of silver, five feet of cloth, and one needle. However, looking at your appearance..." Ye Sha cast a disdainful glance at the man's bare chest, "You don't seem like someone who has money. But since I expended effort to save you, it cannot be for nothing."

How could she have that kind of spare money to bribe the authorities

Your! The man's sinister gaze turned cold, his muscles taut and well-defined, resembling a lion ready to pounce on its prey. In a swift motion, he was already before Ye Sha, disregarding the wound on his chest that threatened to tear further due to the intensity of his movement, as he aimed swiftly, accurately, and fiercely at Ye Sha's hand

Even if she has it, she would still incapacitate those people, leaving them paralyzed for life and unable to perform sexually.

"Put it on the stone bench. You go guard the door and don't let anyone in." Waving her hand, Ye Sha took off her clothes and walked towards the wooden barrel in the corner of the courtyard

Isn't it just an injured person? Why be so frightened? Back then, how many people died at her hands, we don't even know. This is merely someone who is injured, what is there to be afraid of

Xiao Qing was shocked, covering her mouth with both hands, her eyes wide open as she stared intently at Ye Sha's hand

Does the young lady wish to dismember the body, thinking that this would prevent her from getting into trouble?

Where did this woman come from? The jade pendant clearly bears the inscription "Chun Wang"; yet she audaciously attempts to claim something that represents his identity as her own. What is even more detestable is that she has the audacity to consider selling it. Given her contemptuous attitude towards his royal status, even if she has saved his life, it would be no great loss!

She has heard that this house is often haunted

Miss, the bathwater is ready. Would you like to bathe indoors or in the courtyard

Half an hour later, Ye Sha, feeling refreshed, rose from the wooden tub. Just as she finished tying her belt, she suddenly heard a loud "plop" from the tub. Slightly surprised, she turned her head to look back and saw a patch of water stains spreading across the dimly lit ground

Xiao Qing took the money, pondered for a moment, and hurriedly ran towards the village entrance. For medical treatment, people from the ten or eight villages would usually go to the town; only at the village entrance was there a Doctor Wang. Although he was a veterinarian, he should have the medicine that the young lady needed, right

Yasha coldly gazed at the large black shadow on the ground, feeling somewhat displeased in her heart

She has just arrived in this area, unfamiliar with the surroundings. According to what Xiao Qing said, if she carelessly discards it like this, in this desolate place with no village in front and no shop behind, if someone happens to pass by and discovers it, it would be difficult for her to explain. If it attracts the attention of the authorities, wouldn't that bring trouble upon herself

With her own strength, Ye Sha directly dragged the person out of the wooden barrel, pressing her two fingers against the carotid artery on the person's neck. She found that there was still a pulse, but the strong smell of blood in the air told her that this person was injured, causing her to furrow her brows involuntarily. Where should she throw this half-dead person?

Upon this thought, her eyes turned icy, and a chilling smile played at the corners of her mouth. She approached the shadow, kicked the person lying face down to turn them over, and then seized one of the black-clad figure's feet, dragging them towards the room without breaking a sweat or losing her composure.

Miss ... ... what are you trying to ... ... '' My goodness, this new master of hers is truly extraordinary. The man in black has his hair covering his face, making it difficult to see his features, but she can ascertain that he is a man. Moreover, judging by his build, he appears to be a strong and robust man, with a physique as solid as a boulder, yet he is being effortlessly dragged along the ground by the young lady ... ...

The woman before me is petite, with a dark complexion. Her black hair, although smooth and glossy, hangs lazily over her shoulders without any adornment. Her simple and coarse dress lacks any embroidery, making her dark face even more unappealing.

But how long can these days of living off past fortunes last? Thinking of her, the daughter of a mafia boss, now reduced to counting coins to get by, each day counting the dwindling amount of money on her person makes her feel a pang of pain.

One could say that differing aspirations and incompatible paths lead to a lack of collaboration. She still cannot fully accept the fact that she has traveled through time in such a short period. She has been quietly adjusting her mindset, treating it merely as the first journey of her life

The massive figure blocked the early morning sun that streamed into the room, making it feel dim and gloomy despite the fact that it was already daylight. His unfathomable black eyes were fixed on a target without a hint of distraction, their gaze as cold and still as stagnant water, devoid of any warmth. His long, dark hair cascaded over his broad shoulders, revealing a deep and three-dimensional face, seven parts handsome and three parts domineering. His thick black eyebrows exuded a strong masculine aura, while his proud nose hinted at his stubborn character. His soft, thin lips were pressed into a resolute line, indicating his inherently indifferent and ruthless nature. The imposing aura that surrounded him seemed to be a natural part of him, and even though the other party was injured, it could not conceal the vigorous and masculine energy he radiated.

Oh

She now focuses all her energy on a gaping wound on the man's chest, a gruesome and terrifying injury that does not instill in her the slightest bit of fear or hesitation; her cold eyes reflect nothing but impatience and disdain.

The man's pupils narrowed as he cast a sinister glance at Yasha, taking a step forward with his tightly clad long legs, clad only in a pair of briefs

Such dirty "things" are only worthy of sleeping on the ground

Although she had heard rumors about this house from Yesha, who had also spoken of it, Yesha, who had lived a life of hardship and violence since childhood, would hardly believe such strange things. The more mysterious others dressed, the more satisfied she felt. After all, in this unfamiliar dynasty, she truly did not know how to interact with outsiders

Did you throw him away? Xiao Qing vaguely saw the other person's fingers move and realized that the person might still be alive. Gathering her courage, she said, "Miss, it seems inappropriate to throw him out. If a villager passes by tomorrow and discovers him, they might wrongly think that we are responsible for his condition"

Yasha let out a cold snort, and as the other party approached, she nimbly leaped up from the rocking chair, stepping on the back of the chair to vault over to the man's back. Just as she landed, she unexpectedly seized the man's outstretched arm and executed a swift and fierce shoulder throw.

"Miss, what has happened?" Under the moonlight, Xiao Qing's face appeared somewhat pale, and her voice carried a slight tremor.

Ye Sha did not respond, but walked directly towards the wooden barrel. With a stretch of her arm, she grabbed the black, unidentified object from inside the barrel, instantly causing Xiao Qing to scream in terror.

Yasha shot her a silent glance; if it weren't for the fact that this maid was usually quite diligent, she would have truly wanted to curse at her: you are the one who is dead, your whole family is dead.

Growing up in the underworld, she has not only dealt with simple wounds but has even removed bullets for others. However, those were her subordinates, loyal to her without question, and naturally, she would extend her hand to take care of them

Yasha felt displeased, casting only a fleeting glance at the man's face. She then jumped off the bed and walked over to the rocking chair by the window, crossing her legs and replied unhurriedly: "As you can see, I saved you, but this is neither a charity nor a place for free rescues." This man exuded a strong masculine aura, and even she, who had grown up in the underworld, could sense an invisible pressure; it seemed that he was not an easy opponent either.

However, the man before her had nothing to do with her. If it weren't for being new to this desolate place and fearing to get herself into trouble, she would really want to throw the man out, as far away as possible.

Miss ... ... dead!

"Move the wooden barrel to the yard," said Ye Sha, lazily sitting up from the low couch, shaking the beauty fan in her hand as she headed towards the yard