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The Manor was located a dozen or so li outside the city gates of the capital, and was even overseen by some people.

The imperial family's villa was not for ordinary people to use. In order to please Yun Qi and guarantee her freedom and privacy, Qu Li had planted many rare herbs and herbs, which could be considered a place that needed to be kept a secret.

But the road to the Manor was hidden in the woods.

When he heard the scream, Gu Danyan subconsciously looked over, and Duan Chengxuan also walked towards the source of the sound. He thought that maybe someone didn't enter the city in time, or maybe they encountered some criminals.

"I've learned to mind your own business." Duan Cheng Xuan increased his speed.

"That means you're moving closer to me." Gu Danyan raised his hand and grabbed his arm, looking straight ahead.

As she passed through the forest, she saw a man lying on the ground, the dagger at his hand piercing the snake's body.

Without waiting for the horse to stop, Gu Danyan had already thought of a way to get off the horse. Duan Chengxuan could only accompany her and quickly walk over to the man's side.

Unexpectedly, he could still remember this person's disguise, which was Gu Tinyan.

"Ji Lei!" Gu Liuyan called out his name. When she saw the wound on his leg, she tore off the cloth and tried to lower her head.

Duan Chengxuan used one hand to separate the two, then knelt on the ground to help Ji Lei suck out the poisonous blood from his leg.

Ji Lei was one of Lai Xuan's trusted aides. Now that he was here, it proved that something had happened to Lai Xuan.

"Your wound will open up. It might hurt a little." Gu Danyan pulled Duan Chengxuan up, then threw the water bag and the pills into his arms. The knife in the bag had completely cut open that area.

In the next moment, Gu Liuyan was helping him tend to his wounds. He then said: "Take off all of your clothes. Duan Chengxuan, give him a change of clothes. This poison is raised by your family and is aimed at him.

Duan Chengxuan took off the outer clothes on his body, rinsed off the tainted blood in his mouth, and then swallowed the medicinal pill. With a light snap of his fingers, the shadow that followed closely behind him had already scattered.

Ji Lei simply put on his clothes, and Gu Tinyan also cleaned his wounds. Cheng Shan threw him onto the horse's back.

"The people nearby are already retreating, and those who are captured all commit suicide."

Cheng Shan landed beside Gu Liuyan, and passed his outer garment to Duan Chengxuan at the same time.

"Looks like something happened to Lai Xuan." As Gu Liuyan spoke, he quickly walked towards the manor.

It was already too late to enter the city, but the Manor wasn't too far away.

The Manor's guards had long known about the news they had received from the forest. When Gu Daiyan arrived, they still contacted the people in the capital to send more men over, just in case.

"The person just now has already been placed in the guest room. The medicinal master of the manor has already gone over to take care of you, but he insists on seeing you." The guard dutifully bowed towards Gu Liuyan, but he did not delay his words at all.

"I'll go now." Gu Danyan followed the group with quick steps.

Duan Chengxuan strode forward in an attempt to catch up, but Gu Pingyan lightly waved his hand, "Find another alchemist to treat him. His chest injury has yet to heal, and he can't be poisoned anymore."

"Yes." The guard's words caused Duan Chengxuan to stop in his tracks, and he decided not to interfere with Gu Danyan's actions.

In the guest room, Ji Lei was weakly lying on the bed. When he saw Gu Daiyan, he became excited. He looked much better than when he was paralyzed by the snake poison.

"Don't move, you need some rest. Your long trek wound has not healed yet." Gu Danyan put a hand on his shoulder while she sat on the edge of the bed, waiting for his breathing to calm down: "If something didn't happen, I don't think Lai Xuan would have let you come personally."

"The general's whereabouts have been discovered. Jiang Yan and the new nation have both sent people to hunt him down. I've come specifically to report and hope that you can help him." Ji Lei looked excitedly at Gu Danyan.

Currently, the city of Lai Xuan was isolated and without help. The fact that Navy Tide was willing to send people to guard the city had caused the various countries to feel anxious. If they were to seek help from Navy Tide now, it would be completely useless for the current situation.

However, if he were to use his personal relationship to save Lai Xuan, then everything would be different.

Lai Xuan had now become much more comprehensive.

"Of course I'll send for help, but I think that's not the only reason." Gu Danyan nodded in agreement.

Jiang Yan would only be able to stand up again in the future if Lai Xuan protected the last free city that Jiang Yan had left behind. Only this free city and Lai Xuan's sharp blade would be able to break the deadlock of the slaves.

Gu Liuyan did not dare to hope that someone would be willing to empathize with a slave, but the fact that they were trusting each other had once been clear enough for him to understand them. Only they could understand them.

Ji Lei similarly respected a woman like Gu Xianyan. He straightforwardly said, "It was Su Yu Wan who passed the news to Mu Qing. Mu Qing told Ai Yan about this matter and even obtained recognition from him."

"Then the new nation …"

"Su Yuwan told me before she left, but I don't know who leaked it. You were the only one in that place …" Ji Lei began to cough violently.

Gu Liuyan's eyes darkened: "I did indeed choose that place. Su Yuwan should not know about it."

As soon as his voice fell, the guard outside the door came in with a letter and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, there is a letter from you that just arrived."

Gu Danyan had no choice but to accept the letter. After reading it carefully, his expression changed.

"The two parts of the Wind Listening Pavilion have been destroyed. The news has leaked and is currently in the palm of my hand." These were Pingchuan's words, and at the end were Liu'er's words, "What Xiao Hai did, I have already informed Zong Ping Wang, Zong Ping Wang has sent someone to follow it up."

"I thought Xiao Hai would be your best friend." Gu Danyan raised his head and looked at Duan Chengxuan who was by the side of the door.

Duan Chengxuan walked into the room and picked up the letter. "I didn't expect him to really do such a thing."

"Perhaps from the moment you brought Su Yuwan back, you only have friends by your side that are of value to you." Gu Danyan intentionally emphasized the last two words, causing Duan Chengxuan to be unable to refute him.

However, thinking about it, if she was not always related to the Wind Listening Pavilion, Xiao Hai and Su Yuwan would not have investigated this area. However, if they knew that the person behind the Wind Listening Pavilion was Yun Dian, she could not help but tremble.

"I can't arrange for people from the Wind Listening Pavilion to help anymore." Gu Liuyan bit his lower lip.

"Where is it?" Duan Chengxuan sat on the edge of the bed as well.

Gu Danyan gave out a few names, but Cheng Shan was already nowhere to be seen outside the door. Duan Chengxuan held Gu Mingyan in his arms and said, "The name of War God does not just depend on one's martial arts skills."

"I should have praised what you did today." Gu Danyan nodded helplessly and pulled him to his feet. She softly said to Ji Lei, "Don't worry, we will take care of this matter."

"Thank you." Ji Lei let out a sigh of relief.