Wait a minute, where is my master?

The little Taoist used his Spiritual Sense to scan Xu Qian, and instantly activated Tingfeng Building's secret sound transmission Skill.

"Brother Xu, it's Jin Xu. What's happened to you?"

In the darkness, Xu Qian suddenly heard the little Taoist's voice, murmuring unconsciously, "Little... Taoist? I... Elder Xu... didn't betray... you."

Having said that, he completely fainted.

Upon hearing this, Jin Xu immediately judged the situation by considering the other's woeful state.

He activated the technique to leap from dry ground and disappeared on the spot!

...

Within Mu Royal Mansion.

The Zhang-surnamed watchman had just entered and hadn't walked a few steps when he felt a black shadow flash by his side, the gust of wind it brought along blew the lower-graded Cultivator flying.

"What was that?"

The Fourth Grade watchman asked with a trace of fear.

"Didn't see clearly, seemed like a person?"

Another watchman specialized in Spiritual Eyes answered while gripping the long blade at his waist.

He was clearly startled by the shadow as well.

...

In front of the gate of Mu Royal Mansion.

Yu Yaoer and Little White looked bewildered at the spot where the little Taoist had just been standing.

"Sister Little Yu, where is the temple master?"

The Husky scratched its head.

"I don't know, he was just here a moment ago."

The Little Fish Demon blinked her clear yet foolish big eyes.

In front of them, Xia Yunzhao heard the two's conversation, looked up at the demolished gate, glanced around, and then said to the two girls, "Did Mr. Jin Xu just barge in there?"

...

Inside Mu Royal Mansion, in the back garden

Having finished cursing the mastermind behind the scenes, Xu Qian lay in the mud and water, his mouth had been carefree just moments ago, but his physical state was quite bad now.

Prince Mu was already emotionally unstable and, after being cursed, he turned rain into ice instantly.

The drops of water falling from the sky instantly turned into tiny ice blades, slicing countless pieces of flesh off Xu Qian! If Prince Mu hadn't intentionally avoided the vital spots, wanting to torture him further, Xu Qian would have already been reborn.

"Huh!"

A gust of wind blew, and Xia Huangmu, standing in the pavilion, narrowed his eyes, looking at the figure that had suddenly appeared in the rain.

Manager Shi, who was already kneeling not far from Xu Qian, also spotted Jin Xu and hurriedly informed his master, "Prince, this man is the little Taoist with a bounty of Bone Marrow Cleansing Spirit Liquid on him!"

Prince Mu shifted his gaze to Jin Xu; although he didn't know why the other had come here, now that he had, he wasn't going to let him leave!

An innocuous smile appeared on his fair face as he spoke, "Esteemed Taoist friend, I hear you're... trying to escape!"

Upon entering the back garden, the little Taoist immediately raised his left hand and shot a Body Purification Skill at Xu Qian. Xu Qian, lying in the mud and water, groaned, and while the blood and mud disappeared from his body, his condition did not improve, and his clothes were quickly soaked with fresh blood again.

Jin Xu frowned upon seeing this; indeed, the Body Purification Skill was ineffective against such physical injuries.

He called softly to the other man a couple of times, and seeing no response, he carefully picked up Xu Qian. He activated the leap from dry ground and rushed towards the mansion's exit. He couldn't save the man, so he had to see if Xia Yunzhao or Yu Yaoer had a way.

As for the other two people in the garden, the little Taoist didn't even bother with them; he was here to save someone, not to idle chat.

Prince Mu, watching the man not even acknowledging him and just picking up the injured man to flee, couldn't help but shout furiously. With a wave of his folding fan, the raindrops in the air gathered together and quickly formed a giant Ice Cold Spear, stabbing towards Jin Xu!

"Boom!"

After a loud crash, the Ice Cold Spear had completely disappeared into the muddy ground.

But the little Taoist had vanished without a trace.

Xia Huangmu looked at the tail end of the Ice Cold Spear on the ground in astonishment; had his strike missed?

...

Outside of the royal mansion.

Xia Yunzhao and Yu Yaoer saw the little Taoist reappear, holding a blood-soaked person, and were about to ask what had happened.

When they heard Jin Xu's calm yet urgent voice, "This is Xu Qian, hurry and save him!"

Upon hearing the little Taoist's words, one of them cast a water system Healing Spell, while another quickly searched through her storage magic treasure for a healing pill.

Little White was anxiously pacing in circles, but she was helpless, since she was a Body Cultivator.

The water-blue Spiritual Power emitted by the Little Fish Demon touched Xu Qian, and a flash of light passed. The bleeding from his wounds was temporarily stopped.

But there was still no movement from him.

At this moment, Xia Yunzhao approached with a pill and said to the little Taoist, "Mr. Jin, this is the Purple Cloud Rejuvenation Pill, which can heal all physical injuries. Give it to him first."

Jin Xu took the pill, pried open Xu Qian's mouth, and administered the pill.

Then Little White, who had been pacing, stepped in front of the little Taoist and, looking at Xu Qian in his hands, said with compassion, "Temple master, who did this, and why? These methods are too brutal; the wounds are nearly as numerous as if he had been put to death by a thousand cuts."

On hearing this, Jin Xu's frown deepened as he whispered, "It should be the master of this mansion. And he must have been caught up in our affairs."

Yu Yaoer also joined in and said, "Young master, I didn't bring any healing pills with me, so I can only use my Healing Skill."

The little Taoist once again invoked the Dongxuan Spirit Skill, carefully sensing the Qi in the person in his arms, and found it to be stable, no longer wavering, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

In a warm voice, he said, "It's alright, he shouldn't be in any life-threatening danger for now."

Then, he turned his head towards Xia Yunzhao and said, "Thank you."

Clearly, the healing ability of that Purple Cloud Rejuvenation Pill was very strong.

"Was it done by my imperial uncle?"

The voice of the Seventh Princess rang out.

The little Taoist nodded.

Meanwhile, the sounds of angry shouting and explosions came from within Mu Royal Mansion. Obviously, the watchmen who had just gone in had started a fight.

"Let's go and take a look."

The little Taoist slung Xu Qian over his shoulder and, accompanied by the three women, went through the smashed gate.

Jin Xu was very angry, and the consequences were grave.

...

In the back garden of the mansion, Xia Huangmu and Manager Shi were still amazed by the little Taoist's speed of coming and going like the wind.

At this time, the mansion's old steward hurried in.

"Prince! A squad of watchmen has arrived outside, and the leader, a Fourth Grade watchman, says that you are the mastermind behind the Longevity Mountain kidnapping case, and they want to take you back to prison!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Huangmu's expression was one of disbelief, followed by a bitter laugh.

First a little Taoist with incredible speed saves someone right before his eyes, and now the watchmen even dare to try arresting him?

Who is he? He is one of only two Princes of Great Xia! No one can simply push him around.

Have cats and dogs started running wild in Mu Royal Mansion nowadays?

"Arrest them all! Summon the clergy, guests, and the military men! A mere Fourth Grade dares to arrest me?"

Before his words fell, the cool voice of Xia Yunzhao resounded.

"A Fourth Grade watchman might not have that right, but does the Empress-to-be have the authority to arrest Imperial Uncle?"