In the martial arts world, he threatens Yin Susu from the start.

His injuries, already aggravated by Ao Bai, worsened, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Yuan Chengzhi touched his wound with lingering fear, and looked at Luo Bing with a grim expression.

Luo Bing's face was full of disappointment.

He said angrily:

"It's a pity I couldn't kill you, you wicked villain who aided and abetted evil."

At this moment, the people at the sticky pole had reacted and surrounded Luo Bing.

Seeing this, Luo Bing glanced longingly at Wen Tailai, who was nearly unconscious.

He said sadly:

"Fourth Brother, let's be husband and wife again in the next life."

After saying that, his eyes became resolute again.

He brandished his twin swords, ready to commit suicide on the spot.

Wen Tailai was nearing the end of his life, and Luo Bing was unwilling to live on.

At least leave behind a clean reputation.

Come clean and leave clean.

Seeing that Luo Bing was about to die.

Even Yuan Chengzhi couldn't arrive in time to provide assistance.

Suddenly, a piercing whistling sound rang out.

A sharp sword aura flashed past, leaving behind afterimages.

There was a "clang" sound.

The twin swords in Luo Bing's hands had broken in two.

At the same time, a clear voice rang out from outside the door.

"What a heroine! It's such a pity that she passed away so young. I, Gu, can't bear to see her go."

Everyone looked in surprise toward the door of the Imperial Study.

The hole was opened when Chen Jialuo and the others escaped.

The sunlight outside was extremely glaring in contrast to the slightly dim environment inside the Imperial Study.

A figure dressed in flowing white robes slowly approached.

The dazzling sunlight made him shine brightly all over, yet his image remained blurry and indistinct.

It wasn't until the other person got closer that everyone could see his handsome features clearly.

With that unique and dashing air, he seemed like a celestial being descended to earth.

Luo Bing was the first to react.

He exclaimed in astonishment:

"It's you?"

The person who arrived was Gu Hanyuan, whom Luo Bing had seen in a restaurant in Yanjing City.

The other person's handsome and gentle smile left a very deep impression on her at the time.

Luo Bing suddenly felt a little strange.

What the other person just said could be considered flirting, right?

It's both a pity and a regret.

Somehow.

Luo Bing suddenly remembered what the more charming and cunning girl among the two beautiful girls the other party had brought with him had said.

"Senior Brother Gu, are you still thinking about that pretty woman? Be careful, her husband might come and kill you."

Thinking this, a blush crept onto Luo Bingqiao's face.

Even though she was still disguised as an ugly woman, she was still naturally beautiful.

Gu Hanyuan approached Luo Bing and smiled gently:

"Madam, we meet again."

There was a pause.

He praised:

"Even with disguise, the lady remains as beautiful as ever."

He glanced at Wen Tailai, who was critically injured.

With a slightly amused look in his eyes, he said:

"Master Wen is truly blessed."

Luo Bing was taken aback upon hearing this, and a strange feeling welled up inside her.

Forcing down her complicated feelings, she smiled slightly:

"Young master, you flatter me."

She had realized that her and Wen Tailai's safety now rested on Gu Hanyuan's shoulders.

Therefore, even if you feel uncomfortable, you have to put on a good attitude.

At this moment, Yuan Chengzhi, who had recovered from his shock, took several steps back.

She cried out in terror:

"Young Master Gu...!"

Gu Hanyuan glanced at him coldly upon hearing this and said:

"I spared your life that day out of respect for Huang Zhen, but I never expected you to betray us and join the Qing Dynasty. Today, I, Gu, will help the Huashan Sect clean house."

Chapter 618: Ao Bai is dead. Kangxi, you're next.

Yuan Chengzhi's face turned ashen.

He had witnessed Gu Hanyuan's divine skills and was well aware of the difference in their strength.

If Gu Hanyuan wanted to take his life, he would have no power to resist.

Yuan Chengzhi said with a fearful yet bitter expression:

"I also have my own unavoidable difficulties - please understand, Young Master Gu."

Gu Hanyuan said indifferently:

"Yuan Chengzhi, I have no interest in knowing your predicament. I have no connection with the Huashan Sword Sect, but I am a close friend of Lady Ning of the Huashan Qi Sect. Huashan has sent out a lackey of a foreign race like you, so I suppose they won't mind if I help them clean up their ranks. Governor Yuan was a hero for a lifetime, and you not only failed to inherit his legacy, but you also sided with the Qing Dynasty, which Governor Yuan fought against all his life. Even for the sake of Governor Yuan's illustrious reputation, I cannot forgive you."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Chengzhi felt utterly devastated.

He finally realized that not only would his own death be bad, but it would also damage the reputation of his sect, the Huashan School, and his father, Yuan Chonghuan.

This situation was caused by his hesitant, wavering, and indecisive personality.

Yuan Chengzhi wanted to carry on Yuan Chonghuan's legacy of resisting the Qing Dynasty, but he was also impressed by Kangxi's great talent and strategy, and was also captivated by Princess Jianning's beauty.

Feeling utterly disheartened, he gave up the fight with a bitter smile.

"I would gladly die, but I beg you, Young Master Gu, for the sake of my father and the Huashan Sect, not to publicize this matter. I am willing to submit to your disposal."

However, Yuan Chengzhi's closed-eye resignation to death was not what Gu Hanyuan wanted.

After all, being brave enough to face life and death is one of the protagonist's traits.

If his protagonist aura isn't completely stripped away, there's no guarantee that something unexpected won't happen.

Therefore, Gu Hanyuan said calmly:

"Your head will remain on my neck for a moment; I have more important matters to attend to first."

Yuan Chengzhi was shocked upon hearing this.

As Gu Hanyuan walked past her, her heart stirred.

Death is the only way through the ages.

He barely managed to overcome his fear of death in order to preserve the reputation of Yuan Chonghuan and the Huashan School.

At this moment, Gu Hanyuan suddenly let him go.

Even for just a moment, it shook his resolve to die.

Yuan Chengzhi breathed a sigh of relief, but then he didn't want to die like that.

After all, he is still young, his martial arts skills are superior to those of his peers, and he has not yet married the princess. He still has many regrets to fulfill, and his wonderful life has just begun.

Thinking about it this way, Yuan Chengzhi was even less willing to die, and his eyes immediately began to gleam.

Emperor Kangxi was also shaken, but he was much calmer than Yuan Chengzhi.