Chapter 465.1: determined to not let them off

Pei Qianhao supported Su Xi-er up the carriage before taking a step back, watching Su Miao board before he followed behind her.

Once everyone had settled themselves in the carriage, the guard leapt onto the drivers seat and stroked the mane of the horse to pacify it. A short while later, he cracked the horsewhip and began to descend the mountain, straight towards Willow Village.

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Meanwhile, Xie Yun could be found lying amongst the poisonous plants at one of the mountain slopes. His clothes were dishevelled and had been torn up by his tumble down the slope, and the body had been cut up by the poisonous thorns of the surrounding plants; it made for a very sorry sight.

The man ran his left hand through his hair, but it only served to remind him of the throbbing pain in his other hand, especially in his index finger.

He was aware that popping his dislocated wrist back in was a small matter, but that his broken index finger could be completely crippled if it wasnt properly treated in time.

A trace of determination emerged in Xie Yuns eyes. He then looked at his dislocated wrist before setting his left hand over it.

Kerchak!

With a burst of force, he popped the bone back to its original position. Immediately after, he tried to stand up and shakily made his way out of the undergrowth. The thorns only stabbed deeper into his flesh as he walked, but he paid it no mind, only increasing his pace.

As soon as he reached an area of empty land, his body gave out, and he immediately collapsed to the ground.

Xie Yun gritted his teeth and inhaled a deep breath of air before he tried to move his limbs again. This time, he found the pain to be much more excruciating, and decided that his only choice was to rest for a while before making any plans.

I have suffered many hards.h.i.+ps and been injured countless times. This little bit of pain doesnt mean anything to me.

I was too careless in dealing with Pei Qianhao this time. The loss of my soldiers clouded my mind with hatred, and I was too hasty to make a move against Su Xi-er when I returned to the capital. I didnt think things through properly, and I definitely repeat the same mistake in the future! I have much reflection to do. I must be sure to carefully a.n.a.lyse the situation and plan my next steps in the future.

I will definitely make sure Prince Hao suffers a huge blow next time!

With pain coursing through his whole body, Xie Yun decided that he had little choice but to simply lie on the ground and wait for the pain to subside.

Yet, not long after he decided to do so, he heard the sounds of footsteps nearby. Not long after, a womans voice rang out. Why is there someone lying there? Are they dead?

Xie Yun heard the footsteps getting closer, but he was too exhausted and didnt want to open his eyes.

Besides, I doubt that this woman is of any threat to me, so it shouldnt matter.

The woman was carrying a wicker basket, and she squatted down beside Xie Yun to place her finger under his nose before heaving a sigh of relief. Alive.

Things soon quieted down again, but despite the silence, Xie Yun knew that the woman hadnt left yet.

After a while longer, the woman spoke again. He must have tumbled down from the mountain and pa.s.sed out. It wont do for him to keep lying here; the frigid winter weather will only exacerbate his condition.

Xie Yun heard the woman mumbling non-stop as he lied on the ground.

Why isnt she leaving yet? So noisy.

Mister, Ill take a look at your injuries. The woman muttered to herself before reaching out her hand to lift his outer and inner s.h.i.+rt.

Xie Yun immediately opened his eyes, coldness emanating from them as he grasped the womans hand. Impudent!

The woman saw the many dots of blood along his abdomen where the thorns had dug into his skin, and immediately turned to look him in the eyes. Sorry to have offended you, but youre hurt, and you need to get the thorns taken out.

Xie Yun found the woman before him very familiar.

Shes the woman who was very familiar with Su Xi-er in front of the Prince Hao Residence the other day.