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When he returned, the sun had already set. The scorching sun on the horizon was like a drunk man who was slowly descending. A shadow cast by the distant lighthouse, with the scent of grass and trees.

Xiao Tianyuan rode past a bamboo forest. The bamboo forest was lush and verdant. He did not have a cold, nor did he have a cold. These two "sneezes" made him feel very strange, unless there was some sort of dust in the air, he would not sneeze. Thinking of this, he jumped down from the horse, held his breath, and wanted to get to the bottom of the matter.

Suddenly, a bright sword appeared from the side and stabbed towards Xiao Tianyuan's body.

As if he had been prepared for this, Xiao Tian Yuan somersaulted a few times in the air and landed three feet away.

The sword-wielding person was clad in red clothes and a red veil covered his face, revealing only a pair of beautiful eyes. If that wasn't the case, who else could it be?

"Miss Nan?" Xiao Tian Yuan was startled as he said in a low voice, "Miss Nan, the Emperor is still pursuing the matter of your assassination last time. It would be best for you to quickly leave this place."

Nan Yu Lan's face paled, "You killed my master, so I will kill you!" As he spoke, he stabbed his sword towards Xiao Tian Yuan. The sword's light shone as it stabbed into Xiao Tian Yuan's chest.

This sword was so fast that it came from Nanyu Lan, who had attacked with great resentment. The sword was sharp and the sword flowed like water. It was so fast that even she herself was a little shocked.

Nan Yu and Lanton stopped. She did not believe that her sword would actually hit the unfathomable martial arts Xiao Tian Yuan. She shouted loudly: "Why aren't you fighting back?"

"A life for a life. I killed your master, I'll return your life now." Xiao Tianyuan endured the pain in his chest as he calmly spoke.

"Good, today I will kill you and sacrifice my Master's spirit in heaven." As he spoke, he drew his sword and waved it towards Xiao Tian Yuan.

Unexpectedly, a white figure fell from the sky, that person kicked away Nan Yu Lan's sword and blocked in front of Xiao Tian Yuan.

Lan Dingqing looked and saw that it was Prince Rong, Fang Zinan.

"I'm going to kill you …" Nan Yu Lan cursed and rushed over. She wasn't afraid even if there were a few more masters in front of her, much less a mere Fang Zi Nan. She had been lying in ambush here just for the sake of Xiao Tian Yuan's life.

"Miss Nan …" Xiao Tian Yuan called out. Ever since he killed Nan Yulan's master, he was determined to repay Nan Yulan's life. If it weren't for Ying Ying and Shang Yiqing, he probably would have done so a long time ago; he didn't expect Fang Zinan to come over. He didn't want to stop his, but seeing how sharp Nan Yulan's sword technique was, he was afraid that Fang Zinan would injure her, so he had no choice but to help her.

Of course, her target was only Xiao Tianyuan, but she didn't think that Fang Tiannan would let her miss the opportunity and could only return the sword to face Fang Zinan. Her sword techniques were swift and fierce, fast as lightning, and every time she thrusted out her sword, she would shout out in anger, forcing Fang Zinan to retreat several steps. Upon seeing this, Xiao Tianyuan had no choice but to back up and slap out with his palm in an attempt to send the sword flying.

Unexpectedly, Fang Zinan's figure flashed. He spun on the ground and also threw a palm. In that case, it was like two people striking at Nan Yulan at the same time.

There was only one sword and two hands. She hated how Fang Zhiran blocked her attack. She waved her long sword and slashed horizontally at Fang Zhannan. At the same time, Xiao Tianyuan's palm attack had also arrived.

Seeing that he was about to injure South Yulan, Xiao Tian Yuan couldn't retreat fast enough. It was too late for him to stop, so he struck South Yulan's chest firmly with his palm. After all, Nan Yu Lan was only a woman. Although her sword skills were excellent, her inner breathing was weak. After taking this palm, she immediately stepped back three feet, then spat out blood.

Xiao Tian Yuan was shocked. He had only wanted to stop her attack, but did not expect to hit her in the chest. She felt pain and anxiety in her heart as she hugged her and said, "Miss Nan."

Nan Yu Lan glanced at him with a pained expression and fainted.

"Your Highness, I want to treat her."

Fang Zinan shook his head, "This must be South Yulan. Today, no matter what, I must bring her back and hand her over to the Emperor."

Xiao Tianyuan's calm face couldn't help but change. "Prince Rong, you can't take her away!"

"She is a criminal under the imperial court and has committed a heinous crime. No matter what, I cannot let her off." Fang Zinan's voice was as cold as ice, and he took a step forward at the same time.

Xiao Tianyuan hugged his tighter as he defended himself resolutely: "I only know that she is called Nan Yulan. I don't care about anything else!"

"Brother Xiao …" Fang Zinan was also emotionally moved as he said, "She is the one who caused my big brother to go crazy. Moreover, he was also the one who got hit by the sword last time. I must bring her back today."

"No, for the sake of our friendship for so many years, let her go." Xiao Tianyuan did not give in at all.

Fang Zinan decisively said: "No, I will definitely leave."

"Prince Rong …" Xiao Tian Yuan suddenly bent his knees and knelt down. "I, Xiao Tian Yuan, beg you, please let her go!"

Fang Zinan hurried over and supported Xiao Tianyuan. "Brother Xiao, you …"

Xiao Tianyuan did not stand up and instead looked pleadingly at Fang Zinan. "My prince, since we have been friends in the past, I beg that you let her go."

Fang Zinan was stunned. The Xiao Tian Yuan he knew never begged anyone for help. He didn't expect that today, for the sake of Nan Yu Lan, he would … Could it be that the last time he told her that he already had someone he liked, this person was actually Southland? Thinking about this, Fang Zinan suddenly didn't want to think about it anymore. He lowered his head and thought for a while, then suddenly raised his head, "Brother Xiao, I have remembered the times you saved me. Just pretend that this never happened …" As he spoke, he dejectedly took two steps back, "Take her and leave."

A trace of joy flashed across Xiao Tianyuan's face. "Thank you for your help, Prince Rong."

Fang Zinan sighed and turned away. If he hadn't arrived in time, he was afraid that Xiao Tian Yuan would have died under the hands of Nan Yu Lan. For one thing, Xiao Tian Yuan could disregard life and death, ignore danger, and see Xiao Tian Yuan plead with him, how could he have ignored that?

Xiao Tianyuan hugged Southern Yu Lan and bowed to Fang Zi Nan: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Your Highness. I will take my leave now." As he spoke, he turned around.

"Brother Xiao …" Fang Zinan stopped him.

Xiao Tianyuan's figure stopped as he asked in a low voice, "What else do you want?"

"You are also injured. Why don't you bandage your wound?" Fang Zinan's mood still hadn't calmed down, but his voice had already eased up.

Xiao Tianyuan shook his head. "Miss Nan has suffered from my palm, so I must treat her as soon as possible. As for my sword strike, it did not hit her fatal points and will not kill her." As he spoke, he picked up his horse and turned it around, preparing to leave.

"Brother Xiao, listen to my words of advice. "The emperor hates her as much as his bones. You took Miss Nan in. If the news spreads and the emperor finds out, he won't let you go …"

Before Fang Zinan could finish, Xiao Tianyuan interrupted him: "I know my limits, Prince Rong need not worry about me."

Fang Zinan helplessly shook his head. He knew that he wouldn't be able to hear Xiao Tianyuan's words, so he could only watch as they left.