Chapter 4: It is said that retreat is the best strategy

Run

With his fingers gripping the dagger, he gradually cut through the rope on his hand. The rope was exceptionally thick, and after exerting tremendous effort, Yue Kang finally severed it, leaving him drenched in sweat.

Since the detestable heavens have granted me another chance at life, I shall live it to the fullest once more. Yue Kang can no longer recall which novel this line is from, but in any case, living is far more carefree than being buried in a coffin or left on a mountain to be devoured by wild dogs. Although Yue Kang often pretends to be profound when he says, "I never intended to return alive after coming to this world."

I rely on... the cobra...

The autumn wind is bleak, with withered leaves drifting down; the cold rain is desolate, with broken branches and fallen leaves. I have wandered the rivers and lakes for over twenty years, accustomed to the so-called splendor of the world, and have tasted the endless desolation of existence. Yet I still don a solitary white robe, steeped in loneliness and sorrow, with no one, nothing, and no life around me. It is hard to say that the bold and passionate Yue Kang is truly charming; his face is swollen and comical. His pretentious posturing has reached its peak, and his swollen face is indeed laughable. His pretentious posturing has reached its peak.

Yue Kang was left speechless; he had merely been putting on airs a moment ago. He truly did not possess the kind of magnanimity that allows one to look down upon the world. After being exposed, he clenched his teeth and fell silent, unable to reach the level of crying out for help like a child. Moreover, the other party was just a little girl.

Standing beside the young girl was Xi'er, who could only serve as a decorative presence and often brought meals to Yue Kang. Behind the two of them stood four burly and robust bodyguards.

Comfortable insertion | Damn it, Yue Kang thought to himself but did not dare to voice it. From the earlier conversation between Xi'er and her, Yue Kang realized that the girl before him, with a heart as cold as a snake's, was indeed the third young lady of the Bai family. He also understood that his escape was merely a leap into a trap that had already been set for him, leaving him completely at their mercy.

Yue Kang lowered his arm that had been shielding his eyes and gazed intently at a young girl in her prime, a playful smile lingering on her lips. Her dark eyes resembled a clear pool of water, with a proud and delicate nose, and a petite mouth like a cherry blossom. She wore a pale yellow dress, cinched at the waist with a deep blue embroidered belt, from which hung a string of small silver bells. A butterfly hairpin adorned her hair, with a strand of dark silk cascading down her chest. She wore a light touch of makeup that merely enhanced her natural beauty, and her cheeks bore a subtle rosy hue, creating an impression of delicate, petal-like skin. The entire figure seemed to flutter like a butterfly in the wind, or like a pure and clear snow fairy. What a light beauty she was; was she not a youthful version of Diao Chan?

That girl is impervious to reason. Yue Kang has tried flattering her to the point of drying out his mouth, yet he still cannot elicit a single favorable expression from her. Each time she comes, she makes sure to give Yue Kang a hard time, whether by making sarcastic remarks or by adding salt to his water, and she does it quite openly. On one occasion, Yue Kang muttered a few words that she overheard, and that little girl, infuriated, puffed up her chest and kicked Yue Kang twice in the rear.

I have been locked in a shed with four walls exposed to the wind for five days, without a bed or blankets, and without enough food to eat. Every day, the three meals are delivered on time by the maid named Xi'er.

Miss San's strategy is indeed brilliant. Why didn't I think of deliberately letting him out and then dealing with him? This way, the old lady won't have any grounds to blame me. " Xi'er subtly flattered Miss San.

Yue Kang did not know where the exit was, so he kept climbing over the walls. Throughout the entire process, Yue Kang's sweat did not cease, feeling both tense and exhausted

Hesitating, he did not know how long had passed. "I must take a gamble; if I die, then so be it," Yue Kang resolved firmly.

"I, Yue, have fallen into your hands. Heaven does not assist me. Whether you wish to kill or torture me, please feel free. I, Yue, will not even furrow my brow." Yue Kang spoke boldly, thinking that since death was inevitable, why not die with a bit more grandeur, "Eighteen years later, I will still be a resolute man." Yet, in his heart, he felt anxious, realizing that he was dancing with a coffin on his back, leading his soul on a stroll.

As he thought, the hand behind Yue Kang had already grasped the dagger on the ground; his hands were not bound too tightly, allowing for a slight range of movement

The house was entirely made of wood, making it easy to escape. Yue Kang carefully removed the boards from the window. After confirming that no one was approaching, Yue Kang gritted his teeth and crawled out through the window

He is in pain, and Yue Kang no longer knows which part of his body hurts; he feels pain all over. He even feels that he has gained quite a bit of weight. Fortunately, the four guards did not use lethal force, and he only has some superficial injuries. However, the pain in his right leg is particularly severe, indicating that his right leg was the primary target of their "protection" and received considerable "care." They would not dare to disable Yue Kang's right leg without orders.

Yue Kang instinctively raised his arm to shield himself from the blinding light

The amount of sweat shed is directly proportional to the effort exerted. Yue Kang, https://m.hetushu.com. The entire body is already drenched, indicating considerable exertion.

"Are you feeling comfortable now? You big pervert." Miss San squatted down with a grin, looking at Yue Kang's bruised and battered face, and asked playfully.

Miss San was surprised, "Oh, quite spirited, aren't we? Then who was it that was howling just now when being beaten?"

Where is this? Yue Kang discovered that in addition to the woodshed he was in, there were several other equally dilapidated houses in the courtyard. The courtyard was quite large, measuring at least 5 acres. Whatever, if I die, I die!

The four guards immediately launched a brutal assault, delivering a flurry of punches and kicks that were exceedingly vicious

A drastic change occurred; as soon as he climbed over the wall and steadied himself, several torches suddenly lit up around him, causing Yue Kang's heart to sink as he realized something was amiss

"You all beat him up first until he has no strength left, then I will take care of him," the young girl commanded, her slender fingers pointing with a cool demeanor reminiscent of a non-mainstream big-eyed beauty. The beauty then crossed her arms, wearing a look of satisfaction.

The night watchman struck the iron gong at the third watch of the night

When Yue Kang saw the so-called "big yellow" that the third young lady mentioned, all the hair on his body stood on end

It is uncertain whether it is the old lady's command or if the young girl truly feels pity for the wretched Yue Kang, but every day, she would untie his hands and feet. Even after being freed from the ropes, Yue Kang dared not act out; he merely obediently moved his numb limbs. This was due to his concern for the two black warriors standing behind the young girl. Those two black warriors had cold, stern faces and sharp gazes. Yue Kang would not forget that the two swords pressed against his neck were wielded by these very black warriors.

"You bastard, still thinking of escaping? Today, I will do as my grandmother said and break one of your legs." The woman's voice was crisp and melodious

Yue Kang could easily deduce that when the two black knights had their swords pressed against his neck that night, they were undoubtedly employing the legendary lightness skill. In Yue Kang's eyes, lightness skill and internal energy were one and the same; these were indeed martial arts masters. As for what rank of masters they belonged to, Yue Kang was uncertain, but he was well aware that they were far more skilled than he was.

Having crossed a wall, he entered a courtyard where the rooms were devoid of light, clearly indicating that everyone was fast asleep. Yue Kang was not in the mood to admire the grandeur of the ancient architecture; he simply felt that the courtyard was vast and sought to advance by hiding in the shadows.

Miss San also found it quite useful and said: "Indeed, I do not know what Grandmother is thinking. This scoundrel has bullied my sister, and not only did she not kill him, but she also neither hit nor scolded him, and even fed him. Hmph, if it weren't for Grandmother's order not to touch him, I would have made him experience my strength long ago"

A crisp sound echoed beside Yue Kang with a clang...

One cannot help but marvel; the courtyard wall is indeed exceptionally high. It stands at least 3 to 4 meters, and without the aid of external objects, it is simply impossible to scale it.

Indeed, if we do not deal with him, he will think that the Bai family is easy to bully. Xi'er also wore a face of hatred, looking at Yue Kang, who was being punched and kicked, with an even brighter smile.

The only thing that Yue Kang can do is to endure

Yue Kang also understood that in ancient times, killing one or two people was not considered a major event. As long as you had power and influence, a few silver coins could settle matters with the authorities. Therefore, he felt uncertain and did not know whether the Third Miss was the kind of ruthless and twisted person.

Yue Kang looked at the gleaming dagger with great joy, pondering who had discarded it. In this world, he had no friends; who else could help him? Yue Kang could not come up with a reason. Was it that little girl Xi'er? Had she finally recognized my true worth or was she merely captivated by my handsome appearance? Was it the old lady who wanted to secretly let me go? Yue Kang immediately dismissed these two possibilities.

Yue Kang, feeling drowsy, was just about to fall asleep; he was truly exhausted

I crashed into the wall, and a tumultuous pain surged in my chest, causing tears to flow from my eyes.

He also untied the ropes on his feet, feeling quite troubled in his heart. He entertained the thought of escaping, but then considered whether the two black warriors were nearby

This situation is quite unamusing, as the saying goes, to catch the thief, one must first capture the leader. Yue Kang, without a word, lunged towards the beautiful girl who was causing him distress, his skills and posture impressively striking. Even more astonishing was that before he could reach her, he was kicked away by a guard from behind.

"This young lady is afraid of getting her hands dirty by hitting you, so let my big yellow do it instead. You are fortunate, as I usually wouldn't let it take action. It will certainly serve you well." The third young lady smiled mysteriously as she took out a small cloth bag from her body and untied it.

Death is inevitable for all, yet Yue Kang does not wish to die at this moment. He feels that his life has only just reached its flourishing season, and it would be somewhat regretful to die now. The vast and beautiful land still requires someone with ambition like him to explore or tread upon it.