Chapter 816 - 751: Reckless

Chapter 816: Chapter 751: Reckless

I don’t know if it was Xia Wenjin’s aura that was intimidating or her words that caught her off guard, but the woman’s hand hesitated, almost letting the dagger sweep across her.

However, the woman’s reaction was impressive. She twisted her body sideways, barely avoiding it, and at the same time flicked her fingers to reveal two long and slender strands of bright white. Though they appeared as faint and weak threads, in her hands, they wove together to form a net.

Xia Wenjin’s dagger fell onto that bright white net; every move felt as if it were landing in cotton, incapable of exerting any force.

The woman waved her hands continuously, the silver threads sometimes forming a net, sometimes a line, and sometimes a whip, mysteriously unfathomable.

Ever since her rebirth, Xia Wenjin had diligently practiced martial arts. Her current skills were almost at the peak of her past life, yet facing this woman, she felt she had no chance of winning.

The woman’s silver threads intertwined, seemingly intent on enveloping Xia Wenjin within the overlapping layers of the silver net.

Xia Wenjin focused all her energy, using the Shadow Circulation Step in combination with the Cold Moon Xuying Body Technique, her movements light and agile.

After a dozen more moves, it was the woman who took a few steps back, chuckling lightly, "Alright, alright, the people at Cheng Prince Mansion are fine. With you looking so murderous, I concede!"

Xia Wenjin narrowed her eyes, and without confirming that the other person truly intended to stop, she wouldn’t let down her guard just because of a few words. There’s no harm in being cunning; who knows what the other person’s plan might be?

However, the woman truly had no intention of continuing the fight. With a flick of her fingers, her hands, previously surrounded by silver light, were now empty.

Xia Wenjin grasped the dagger tightly in her hand, demanding in a low voice, "Who are you?"

The woman reached out and lifted her veil, chuckling softly, "Little girl, in my own mansion, you ask who I am? Shouldn’t I be the one asking that question?"

Xia Wenjin: "..."

The woman before her appeared to be in her thirties, with smiling eyes tinged with a bit of playfulness and mischief. Her appearance was extremely beautiful, and her smile was warm and gentle, like an elder looking at a junior, yet not off-putting.

If it weren’t for the previous fight, Xia Wenjin certainly wouldn’t have thought much. But now, the wariness in her eyes hadn’t dissipated.

With a mix of doubt and speculation, she asked, "Are you the Princess Cheng?"

The woman shrugged, spreading her hands with a playful gesture, "Do I not quite look the part?"

Xia Wenjin: "..."

It seemed she had made a mistake.

Earlier, while fighting with this woman, there wasn’t a single sound from within the Cheng Prince Mansion. Moreover, the woman’s martial skills were exceedingly high. Concern led to confusion, causing her to think that the people in the Cheng Prince Mansion were harmed by the woman’s despicable methods.

Thinking back now, the reason for the silence in Cheng Prince Mansion was because there was no need for any action from them. After all, their princess had intervened personally.

With such a skilled princess, there was no chance of her suffering a loss, so naturally, they wouldn’t interrupt her amusement. Who knows, they might be watching the fight from somewhere even now!

With that thought, Xia Wenjin’s gaze swiftly swept around, finally resting on the attic roof on the right side, but only briefly before withdrawing. She then cupped her fist and said, "So it was a misunderstanding, apologies for causing you amusement!"

Lu Qianxue chuckled, "Being able to spar with me stretches my muscles, I’m more than happy!"

However, just as she finished speaking, she suddenly saw the young girl before her pounce like the wind, with cold air rushing towards her as a dagger landed on her neck.

Xia Wenjin held the dagger steadily, her entire aura like a brisk wind, her voice crisp and icy, "There are friends of mine in Cheng Prince Mansion. Unless I’m sure they’re really fine, I won’t let you go!"

Surprised flashed in Lu Qianxue’s eyes; she doesn’t believe her identity! This young girl, despite her age, is cautious, deliberately soothing the situation when she can’t win, striking unexpectedly once she lets down her guard. This fall was a bit awkward, but she arched her brows again, smiling, "I wonder what the young lady intends to do with me?"

Xia Wenjin extended her finger and tapped several points on her body, sealing her acupoints, saying, "An eye for an eye!"

Under the moonlight, Lu Qianxue appraised the young girl before her. Such seasoned techniques, composed demeanor, decisive strikes without hesitation, and an unyielding mindset amused her somewhat. Although at first, the girl held a dagger to her throat, and then sealed her acupoints with no mercy, Lu Qianxue wasn’t angry. After all, the one intruding into the mansion at night did so out of concern that the people in Cheng Prince Mansion had been tricked.

Who was she worried about?

Lu Qianxue’s gaze shifted, saying, "Alright then, I’ll wait here while you go check on them!"