Captain Shi’s complexion changed. He grabbed onto the unconscious woman’s hand and probed her condition. “My apologies. The noble one isn’t in a good condition right now; she must be treated immediately. We will be leaving first! You hold onto the noble one and follow behind me!”

Picking up a long sword, Captain Shi led the way forwards. He swung the sword around, sword energy crisscrossing through the air and opening a bloody path in front of them.

The remaining guards saw the intention of their leader. They roared together and stubbornly held onto their opponents.

Captain Shi stood at the front. The maid held onto the noble one and staggered behind. The sounds of slaughter gradually dimmed down but the skies had also turned completely black.

 “The wilderness is too dangerous at night and the noble one needs to be treated. We will stop here.”

With several more slashes, he cut apart the tangle of thorns blocking a weathered cave entrance. He walked in and soon came back out. “It’s safe here. Take the noble one inside.”

He stood outside, erasing the traces of his sword slashes. Then he laid down an aura-concealing array disc and walked back inside.

The maid took out a luminous night pearl. She expertly placed it in a small hole in the cave and the darkness was chased away.

“Captain Shi, please rescue the noble one immediately!” Her face was pale and her voice trembled with fear. She also seemed to be shivering...