308: escape

"You really are seeking death, kid. I've already said that if you leave this place, I'll spare your lives, but why must you seek death?" Mu Changan shook his head helplessly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

With a somber expression, Mu Changan fixed his gaze intensely on Nie Mingjue, who was lying on the ground.

Nie Mingjue lay on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Pfft.

Nie Mingjue reached out and clutched his chest; just now, he felt as if his chest had been struck heavily by a massive object.

Immediately after, Nie Mingjue was sent flying directly, finally crashing heavily onto the ground.

"Don't move! If you keep this up, you'll die!" Nan Qingyue's brows were tightly furrowed, her anxiety palpable.

Just moments ago, Nie Mingjue had said he would fight Mu Changan, but right after he shouted, he was sent flying.

Neither Nie Mingjue nor Nan Qingyue had even seen Mu Changan make a move.

At this moment, Nan Qingyue understood in her heart that Mu Changan and Nie Mingjue were simply not on the same level.

With Mu Changan's strength, he could easily destroy Nie Mingjue. The only reason Mu Changan hadn't acted before was because he found it bothersome; otherwise, Nan Qingyue and Nie Mingjue would have been dead long ago, unable to stand here at all.

"No, if I don't stand up, Mr. Li will die. He will definitely be killed." After leaving these words, Nie Mingjue clutched his chest.

Then, Nie Mingjue forced himself to slowly stand up.

But just then, Nie Mingjue spat out blood again and then fell heavily to his knees.

Thud!

Nie Mingjue's knees hit the ground hard. At that moment, he took a sharp breath, using this method to try and regain his senses.

Nie Mingjue's body had reached its limit; he was only holding on by sheer will now.

"What's going on?" Nie Mingjue was even more confused. He hadn't seen Mu Changan move at all, so how was he injured?

Yet, Mu Changan had remained standing in place and still managed to injure Nie Mingjue like this.

This was a heavy blow to Nie Mingjue.

Consequently, Nie Mingjue suddenly fell silent, not knowing what to do.

And it was at this very moment...

Nan Qingyue supported Nie Mingjue directly, attempting to take him away. If they provoked Mu Changan, no one would be able to leave.

"That's enough, Nie Mingjue. Stop your nonsense. If you don't want to die, shut up. If we want to save Master, leave it to me. I hope you won't be a burden!" Nan Qingyue said with a dark expression.

Hearing this...

Nie Mingjue fell silent, dazed where he stood.

"No, I don't trust you." Nie Mingjue was as stubborn as a block of wood; now, he wouldn't trust anyone.

"Are you stupid? Do you think what you're doing is useful? You almost lost your life just by shouting earlier. Do you really want to die here?" With a grim face, Nan Qingyue didn't wait for Nie Mingjue to refuse and directly started to leave.

The corner of Mu Changan's mouth curled up. He looked up at the departing backs of Nan Qingyue and Nie Mingjue and nodded with satisfaction.

This outcome was quite acceptable.

Mu Changan finally didn't have so many troublesome matters; he had saved himself some effort.

Nan Qingyue's reaction was not slow. After hearing this, she took Nie Mingjue and the two of them left the Inn directly.

Now that Nie Mingjue was injured, although he didn't want to leave, his strength wouldn't allow him to stay.

Nie Mingjue took a sharp breath, trying to calm himself down.

But Nie Mingjue had no choice. In his helplessness, his raspy voice rang out again, "Nan Qingyue, let go of me. If we leave, what will happen to Mr. Li?"

"We cannot just live on ignobly; we must protect Mr. Li!"

"Protect Mr. Li!"

Nie Mingjue didn't give up. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he used all his strength to try and stop Nan Qingyue.

And at this moment...

Nie Mingjue felt even more helpless; he couldn't muster any strength, let alone stop Nan Qingyue.

"Enough, stop your nonsense and move faster. The further we get, the better!" Nan Qingyue's face was grim, a cold light flashing in her eyes.

Just then, Nan Qingyue looked back at the Inn.

She hoped Master would be safe and that Mu Changan wouldn't find Mr. Li so quickly.

"No! Nan Qingyue, we must go back!" Nie Mingjue's expression was grim and unsightly.

Nie Mingjue suddenly exerted force, pulling himself away from Nan Qingyue's side, and then fell heavily to the ground.

Bang.

Following a loud noise...

Nie Mingjue let out a muffled groan, feeling even more helpless.

Nie Mingjue fell heavily to the ground, crying out in pain.

"Don't mind me! If you want to leave, then leave by yourself. I'm going back—back to protect Mr. Li!" Nie Mingjue's face was dark as he clenched his fists tightly.

However, hearing this made Nan Qingyue even more frustrated. She originally had her own plan, but Nie Mingjue was such a blockhead.

"Going back now is just seeking death. Why can't you understand that?" Nan Qingyue snorted coldly.

"Even if I die, I will protect Mr. Li." Nie Mingjue spoke coldly with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this...

Nan Qingyue felt even more helpless. She first helped Nie Mingjue up and then pulled him into a small alleyway.

Nan Qingyue looked around, and only after confirming no one else was nearby did she slowly breathe a sigh of relief.

"Actually, let me tell you the truth." A light flashed in Nan Qingyue's eyes as she chuckled.

"Huh? What?" Nie Mingjue didn't react immediately, unable to understand.

And at this moment...

Nan Qingyue chuckled and shared her thoughts.

"Actually, haven't you noticed? Mu Changan didn't chase after us at all. Moreover, we didn't tell him where Mr. Li is," Nan Qingyue chuckled. "Instead, we even escaped from the Inn."

"Do you understand now?"

The corner of Nan Qingyue's mouth curled up in a triumphant smile.

After hearing this, Nie Mingjue nodded vigorously, seemingly understanding something.

"We escaped from Mu Changan's hands, yet you didn't tell him where Mr. Li actually is. On top of that, we got away." Nie Mingjue's eyes lit up.

"In that case, Mu Changan gained nothing at all!" Nie Mingjue was overjoyed!