"Oh, dear guests, your carriage has run away!"
The waiter rushed over and said urgently.
Long Yue smiled faintly, "It’s all right, soone is already chasing it."
The waiter nodded, "Alright then, dear guests, enjoy your al, just call if you need anything!"
"Mm!"
The waiter cheerfully went down, completely unaware that soone had tampered with the food he served, and was rather happy to have made a deal.
Li Qingmu looked at the food on the plate, frowned and said, "Mr. Duanmu, we are very hungry, but we can’t eat this food, isn’t this just leaving us staring at it blankly?"
"A Mu, since when did you beco so greedy?"
Duanmu Nan found it amusing to see his frustrated look. This man usually seed wise and mature, but he actually had such a childish side.
But upon reflection, it made sense. In front of outsiders, even when severely injured, he still appeared strong and assertive, like when Landlord Liu’s servant wanted to trade Long Yue, and he boldly appeared and beat the man to death.
At that ti, despite his cold and indifferent deanor, it took imnse stoicism to present himself that way while injured.
Now, rarely in front of familiar people, he relaxed and seed quite natural, like a young boy.
"Mr. Duanmu, I’m hungry, and that’s fine, but Yue’er and the child shouldn’t go hungry, right?"
This man always tried to please his wife, always slick and smooth-talking, with little Xiao Rui’er in Long Yue’s arms chiming in appropriately with an "ah".
Such a kid!
"You can eat!"
Duanmu Nan shook his head speechlessly, took out a white jade bottle from his arms, opened the lid, and sprinkled a bit on the food.
"This is an antidote to neutralize the poison, now the food is safe to eat."
After speaking, Duanmu Nan noticed Li Qingmu didn’t move but looked at him with an innocent expression.
"What’s wrong, is sothing amiss?"
"Mr. Duanmu, you’re the elder, please eat first!"
Duanmu Nan: "..."
He looked at this young man with a mix of good humor and annoyance, suddenly thinking that ’shaless’ was a perfect description for him.
Was he worried that he might have swapped the antidote for poison to kill him?
Of course, Duanmu Nan was smart; he didn’t believe Li Qingmu let him taste it first for that reason.
"Soone is watching us! Aunt Yun might be surrounded!"
Li Qingmu rubbed his nose and took the opportunity to speak softly to Duanmu Nan.
"Understood!"
Those people were right behind Duanmu Nan, and although the distance was a bit far, he couldn’t see them from his angle, but he could sense them.
Duanmu Nan’s gaze was calm as water, lowering his eyes to drink the tea in his cup.
Indeed, the runaway carriage was just a tactic to lead him and Yun Jin away; their real target was the couple, Long Yue!
The atmosphere around was sowhat tense, Long Yue holding Rui’er in her arms, silently watching the two n opposite her.
Duanmu Nan whispered, "When the action starts, Yue’er, I will restrain them, you must leave quickly!"
"Master, what about you?"
"I will deal with them and soon catch up with you!"
As he spoke, Duanmu Nan casually brushed against Xiao Rui’er, scattering a kind of pollen on him.
This pollen can be used for tracking, so no matter where they go, Duanmu Nan could find them again.
"Master..."
Long Yue looked at him worriedly, even though her master was skilled in martial arts, the attackers would definitely be nurous. Could he fight them all alone?
It sounded like a tall tale, but Duanmu Nan gave her a reassuring look.
"Later, go directly towards Shengjing City. The most dangerous route is the safest; at least there are fewer ambushers than other directions!"
This idea was right; those people would surely assu they would take a detour, but going the opposite way could reduce the danger significantly.
"Understood!"
Long Yue took the opportunity while eating to respond, then heard a loud crash from behind.
"Bang!"
The nearby door and window shattered directly, and several figures rushed in.
"Clang, clang, clang!"
As they landed, it was as if countless pieces of steel were clashing; upon closer inspection, these people were clad in heavy armor!
Not only on their bodies, but their wrists, elbows, knees all covered with soft armor made of crocodile skin, even their necks were tightly sealed, and their eyes were covered with special lenses!
Seeing these assassins who seed to have turned into iron n, Long Yue could hardly believe her eyes; who exactly were these people?
"Tianquan! The darkest force, known for slaughter! Hurry up and leave!"
Duanmu Nan’s face turned serious; there were as many as a dozen of them.
Twelve at a ti, the people dispatched from Tianxing Pavilion usually ca in dozens or multiples of twelve.
But ordinarily, they would only send twelve people, unless the target was exceptionally formidable.
However, Li Qingmu and his wife were ordinary people, not requiring so many; twelve people were probably seen as a waste.
Twelve Black Armored Tianquan assassins poured in like a tide, surrounding the inn, scaring the diners inside into screaming and fleeing.
"Whoosh, whoosh!"
Several diners rushed towards Long Yue and Li Qingmu in panic, only to be slain by the Black Armored People.
Duanmu Nan was right; these people were very dark, known for their slaughter.
Those innocent citizens were killed wrongly for nothing!
"Master, we can’t get out!"
Long Yue glanced at the inn’s entrance, where six Black Armored People were guarding, not letting anyone out; probably stepping closer would an imdiate death.
Duanmu Nan didn’t speak, instead throwing a packet of dicinal powder from his sleeve.
The powder sprinkled, blanketing the entire inn in white particles.
"Boom, boom, boom..."
At the sa ti, Long Yue felt a gust of wind sweep past, and could clearly hear the clanging of iron hitting the ground outside.
"Go!"
Li Qingmu grabbed Long Yue’s hand and dashed out.
At this mont, everyone couldn’t see, but earlier he had kept a close watch on the door and morized the route.
This powder would only blind and confuse senses for a short ti; the opportunity was precious and fleeting.
Fortunately, Li Qingmu acted swiftly, decisively, finally escaping from the inn.
The Black Armored People ca to their senses, trying to pursue, but a white figure blocked them.
"Master..."
Long Yue looked back and saw Duanmu Nan surrounded by Black Armored People, bit her lip, and continued running with Li Qingmu.
Her master was holding back the enemy for them, so if she hesitated and got caught, it would waste his efforts.
The two ran as fast as they could, almost giving it their all; Li Qingmu was gravely wounded, feeling miserable, but at this mont survival was most important.
They ran and ran, not knowing how far they went, until reaching a forest where they finally dared to stop.
By then, they were utterly exhausted, breathing heavily; Li Qingmu cough furiously, and Long Yue even saw him cough up blood.
"A Mu..." she called out anxiously, as Li Qingmu waved his hand, intending to say "I’m okay," when suddenly he sensed danger!
"Whoosh!"
An arrow shot out from the dense forest, flying toward them!
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