Section 7

As a sharp pain struck my eyes, a strangely familiar face intruded into my line of sight: "It's all fake, it's nothing."

The incense wafted gently, the windows tightly shut, and talismans for warding off evil were pasted all around the walls. The Crown Prince sat behind a sandalwood table, his expression icy: "The Rui Wang Mansion, they certainly know how to choose a location." The jade Buddha beads were slammed down on the table, causing the porcelain cup to tremble, the ripples in the water shaking. The black-clad assassin kneeling before the table remained silent. "Now, I can no longer let them go. Fu Sheng! Where are the monks and those few practitioners of the arcane arts?"

Xing Yun silently pulled Shen Li into the hall, not mentioning the scene he had seen the moment he stepped into the formation.

Shen Li's smile was even colder than his: "You are indeed a chaotic demon!" After saying this, she waved her silver spear, and the silver light swept across. The crowd felt a sudden loosening at their waists, and their weapons clattered to the ground. Along with their weapons, everyone's belts and trousers also fell down. The crowd panicked and hurriedly tried to pull up their pants.

Xingyun did not respond, turning his head to look at the backyard, where there was also a blaze. The grape trellis was slightly tilted from the fire, and the ominous atmosphere inside the house gradually weakened. Every object in this small courtyard was a part of the formation, intricately connected; if one item was damaged, it would inevitably affect the entire array. Upon seeing this situation, Xingyun showed no signs of worry on his brow, but instead smiled and said, "Over the years, I have perhaps thought too highly of human nature."

"Won't it? This is merely a formation; how could it recognize people?" Xingyun's voice was calm, "It is simply a matter of having no fear in one's heart, allowing this formation to have no gaps to exploit."

Shen Li frowned: "They haven't even sent their own people out, yet they are thinking of setting fire!"

She spoke the words of departure for the first time, and Xingyun was taken aback. She waved her hand, and a silvery light gathered in her palm. In an instant, a red-tassel silver spear suddenly appeared in her hand, emanating a chilling aura, marked by flickering flames. As it turned in Shen Li's hand, it exuded a sharp killing intent.

It is my lack of consideration that has caused harm to others

If it were not for that marriage contract, she would not have to elope, nor would she need to leave in such a hurry; she could...

Her eyes were blown dry, and Shen Li忍耐的 closed her eyes. However, Xing Yun said she was still asleep and forcibly pried open her eyelids. Taking a deep breath, he was about to blow, but Shen Li turned her head away to avoid it: "Don't blow anymore." She rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand, "I'm about to go blind."

The young man squinted his eyes, just about to speak, when a guard beside him immediately interrupted, saying: "Lord Fu Sheng, be careful, this monster is formidable..."

Who is calling her

With a loud "bang," Shen Li leaned forward to look into the front yard and saw Xing Yun struggling to move the stones in the courtyard. Sweat was streaming down his face, and he seemed to be calculating something, his lips moving slightly as he muttered to himself. Rarely had she seen him with such a serious expression, and Shen Li was momentarily taken aback, suddenly struck by a thought: if only there were no marriage contract.

Shen Li was being led by him, watching the bloodstains imprinted on the back of her hand. She was momentarily lost in thought, wondering if this deadly formation was truly that powerful... She looked up at Xing Yun's back and, in her daze, asked: "Is it because you are the one who set up the formation that it won't harm you?"

"Shen Li." A call from the front yard interrupted Shen Li's thoughts, and she shook off the chaotic emotions in her mind as she walked towards the front yard

Shen Li unceremoniously kicked all five people who had fainted on the ground out, leaving the guards to catch them in their arms: "This king does not wish to see blood today. All of you, get out."

With a faint smile and silence, the curve of her lips seemed somewhat forced. Shen Li averted her gaze, hastily wiping the bloodstains from her face, took a couple of steps forward, her tone slightly heavy: "I will help you one last time. Burn down this courtyard today, and tomorrow you shall go to the Rui Wang Mansion. I must take my leave now"

"Shen Li." A soft and faint call seemed to drift from a great distance, yet it froze all the scenes, "Wake up."

It is indeed the Crown Prince who is not at ease, sending his trusted confidant over. Fu Sheng, upon hearing this, sneered: "The current emperor has seven sons, all of whom can be called kings. How can you, a mere aberration, claim to be a king!"

Today, Shen Li was no longer lying on the bench. Xing Yun thought it was not good and hurried to the entrance of the hall to glance into the courtyard. Five people had already fallen in the fierce battle; besides three men in black, there were also two individuals dressed as Taoists. They all lay on the ground, pale and weakly gasping for breath. In the courtyard, only one person stood upright like a mountain peak, this girl named Shen Li, who seemed never to have bent her knees or back, her strength almost rendering others helpless.

No ... ...

The stones that were previously scattered in the front yard have been rearranged. Xingyun stood in front of the large water tank and waved to Shen Li, saying, "Let's lift this water tank together." Shen Li pouted, walked over, and with one hand lifted the half-person-high water tank, asking, "Where should we put it?"

The Crown Prince has already been waiting outside the door

In that moment, he saw Shen Li suddenly bleeding from all seven orifices, his tightly clenched fist abruptly relaxing, and his figure slowly collapsing. Xing Yun closed his eyes, slightly adjusted his breathing, and continued to step forward. When he opened his eyes again, the scenes from before seemed as if they had been a dream, no longer existing. Shen Li was still standing there with his fists clenched, his face marked only by two streaks of blood.

Xingyun was momentarily taken aback, and Shen Li waved her hand: "Forget it, it has nothing to do with me." She turned her head and stared at Xingyun, saying: "As for you, why not take the opportunity to stay in the Wangfu? You like this..." How could she leave? Before the words could leave her mouth, Xingyun patted Shen Li on the head

Shen Li knew that Xing Yun had some skills in this area, but she always felt that a mere mortal like him, who could arrange the essence of the sun and moon well, might not necessarily be able to set up any fierce formations. No matter how fierce the formation was, could it be more formidable than her dominance in the demon realm? Therefore, she merely regarded Xing Yun's words as passing remarks, not taking them to heart at all. Instead, she changed the subject and asked, "Why the sudden change in the formation?"

"Over there in the corner." Xing Yun pointed, watching as Shen Li effortlessly lifted the water tank. He said, "I have changed the formation in the room to a highly dangerous one, especially at night when it becomes particularly fierce. Remember not to come to the front yard; if you need to go out, you must go with me."

Shen Li's lips twitched slightly, yet she ultimately remained silent. Well, considering the time spent together over these many days, let her protect him for a few more days

It seemed as if it was deliberately meant to contradict Xingyun. As night fell and the lights of thousands of homes were extinguished, a sudden wave of chanting arose from outside the small courtyard. Xingyun, in the inner room, covered his ears with a quilt and sighed: "I never expected such a clumsy move. I truly overestimated the Crown Prince." Before he could finish his thoughts, amidst the faint chanting that penetrated his ears, a sudden crisp sound rang out. Xingyun immediately turned over, grabbed the clothes from the head of the bed, threw them on casually, and walked into the hall. Amidst the faint chanting that penetrated his ears, a sudden crisp sound rang out. Xingyun immediately turned over, grabbed the clothes from the head of the bed, threw them on casually, and walked into the hall.

His small courtyard is connected to the neighbors on both sides. If a fire were to break out here, it would surely endanger others. He originally thought that the Crown Prince would only target him, but he did not expect that the nobility would regard the lives of the common people with such disdain.

The grape leaves in the small courtyard danced in the wind. Shen Li looked at the leaves and felt that she would probably not be able to taste the fruits they bore. The food made by Xing Yun was so delicious; the fruits from the trees he planted must also be very sweet. She was determined to leave within three days, regardless of what Xing Yun's place would become by then; she could not stay any longer, as it would only make things worse. ... The threat from the Crown Prince could still be avoided at the Rui Wang Mansion, but the threat from the Demon Realm ... . She was determined to leave within three days, regardless of what Xing Yun's place would become by then; she could not stay any longer, as it would only make things worse. ... The threat from the Crown Prince could still be avoided at the Rui Wang Mansion, but the threat from the Demon Realm ... . ... It was beyond what a mere mortal could handle.

Shen Li exerted force under her feet, directly crashing through the roof and leaping into the air. The silver spear in her hand traced four lines in the sky. With a low shout, four beams of silver light fell like seals, causing the walls surrounding the small courtyard of Xingyun to collapse with a thunderous roar, creating a gap of about two feet from the surrounding houses. On this windless night, the fire here could not reach the homes of others.

The scenes of crimson chaos gradually faded, and her hands were no longer bound. Shen Li watched as the surroundings of that person slowly became real; it was still that small courtyard, with the sound of chanting coming from outside. Xing Yun was using his hand to hold open her eyelids, blowing a breath inside, and said, "Wake up quickly"

At the moment when the clouds sighed, two streaks of blood suddenly appeared in Shen Li's tightly closed eyes, shocking to behold. Yet, her fists remained clenched tightly, and not a single tremor could be seen at the corners of her lips. The clouds understood that this force would not take a person's life; it merely stirred the deep-seated fears within the heart, shattering reason and causing one to collapse. However, if someone like Shen Li persisted stubbornly, the power within the formation would only grow stronger. The clouds had never imagined that anyone could endure for so long in such a deadly formation. If this continued, it was uncertain what would happen next.

Fearless in heart ... . ... Shen Li fell silent, and to be fearless in heart is also to be without thoughts. This person, Xing Yun, is indeed too indifferent ... . However ... ... Shen Li lowered her gaze, her eyes resting on the hands that were clasped together; this person somehow made one feel a sense of reassurance.

Xing Yun smiled and said, "Isn't this helping you chase away the nightmare first?" He pulled Shen Li's other hand, "In any case, let's leave this deadly formation first."

Shen Li suddenly came to her senses, startled by the thought that had unexpectedly sprung to her mind, forgetting to blink... What exactly is she hoping for in her heart...

What?

Shen Li's figure flashed and landed in the courtyard. At this moment, without the barrier of the courtyard walls, she clearly saw the people outside: dozens of guards, trembling as they retreated while holding bows and arrows. Only one young man stood apart from the crowd, coldly staring at her.

Shen Li smiled slightly, the curvature of her lips not yet widening, but a pair of warm hands covered her eyes from behind. Xing Yun sighed and said, "Don't look, it's too dirty."

Just wait until dawn to drag them out

Shen Li glanced at him and said, "Do you also feel guilty?"

The Crown Prince nodded in satisfaction: "Hmph, good, I shall see what other abilities that monster possesses."

Without the composure of the flowing clouds, Shen Li's world was collapsing. The denizens of the demon realm vanished into the crimson lava, and those valiant soldiers reached out to her for help, yet she was bound and unable to move. The towering demon palace turned to dust, and she was worried about the life and death of the Demon Lord. Suddenly turning her head, she saw the Demon Lord in a black robe binding her hands, his voice cold: "This is a place that should not exist. You should not..." A void filled her heart, the majestic demon palace turned to dust, and she was worried about the life and death of the Demon Lord. Suddenly turning her head, she saw the Demon Lord in a black robe binding her hands, his voice cold: "This is a place that should not exist. You should not..." A void filled her heart, before Shen Li could even speak, she suddenly saw the Demon Lord open his mouth and bite down on her neck, tearing her flesh, intending to devour her alive

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What should we do with these people?" Shen Li pointed at the few individuals lying on the ground

Do not argue, the wise king is generous and has given me some silver. Let us go buy meat to eat today

Isn't it for you that I can have a good night's sleep

As if unable to bear it any longer, Xingyun could not suppress the impulse within, stepping into the front yard and entering the deadly formation he had personally set up.

After Shen Li transformed into a human, she has been sleeping in the hall on a makeshift bed made from a bench. Every night when he gets up to drink water, he can see her lying steadily on the narrow bench, glancing at him before continuing to sleep. This reflects her inherent vigilance as well as her trust in him

As the clouds drifted and pondered, suddenly the sound of chanting ceased. "You are all a bunch of useless fools!" A young man's voice stood out sharply from outside, as he coldly commanded, "Burn it down for me directly." Immediately, a flaming arrow shot in from outside, striking the eaves, and before long, the wooden roof caught fire as well. It was as if a mechanism had been triggered, and countless arrows shot in from outside. He coldly commanded, "Burn it down for me directly." Immediately, a flaming arrow shot in from outside, striking the eaves, and before long, the wooden roof caught fire as well. It was as if a mechanism had been triggered, and countless arrows shot in from outside.

What about the monks chanting outside