Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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What made her even more desperate was that her innocent body had been taken away by this despicable man in front of her in such a muddled way, instead of being left to her beloved senior brother.

She recalled every moment she spent with her senior, and those beautiful memories now became sharp blades piercing her heart, making her feel all the more that her situation was so tragic.

At this moment, Lin Wanting was extremely aggrieved. She curled up in the corner, her body trembling slightly, and crystal tears kept sliding down her cheeks.

She felt as if her life had fallen into endless darkness, and her future was shrouded in uncertainty.

On the other side, He Yuzhu casually and quickly took off his clothes, then picked up the showerhead and began to wash his body.

As he rinsed himself, he turned his face toward where Lin Wanting was.

Seeing Lin Wanting squatting there pitifully crying, He Yuzhu frowned and said, "Stop crying! Isn't it good to be with me? You should be happy! Stop dawdling and come help me wash up properly."

His tone made it seem as if everything he did was perfectly natural.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanting raised her head, glared fiercely at He Yuzhu, and choked out, "You...you are a shameless scoundrel!"

Her voice trembled slightly from crying, filled with disgust and hatred for He Yuzhu.

Time slipped away quietly, each minute and second passing extremely slowly.

For Lin Wanting, that long hour and more was an ordeal, every second feeling like being in purgatory.

In the bathroom, the sound of the shower running was soft and gentle. He Yuzhu hummed an off-key tune, the sound echoing in the small space, which made Lin Wanting feel irritated.

Finally, the two finished washing up.

He Yuzhu stretched lazily, his joints making a crisp cracking sound, his face full of satisfaction. He then wrapped his arms around Lin Wanting, locking her tightly like an iron hoop.

Lin Wanting stiffened slightly and subconsciously struggled, but found that her strength was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of He Yuzhu. She could only let him hold her as the two embraced and walked to the bedside.

As soon as He Yuzhu touched the pillow, he began to snore evenly, the snores rising and falling like an eerie melody played in the silent night.

Lin Wanting, however, stared intently into the darkness, tears welling in her eyes, her thoughts a jumbled mess.

She thought of Xu Changfeng, wondering if he was also suffering at this moment, and then she thought of herself, now imprisoned and filled with despair.

Inside the villa, as time went on, the lights in various places were turned off one by one.

First, the dazzling crystal chandelier in the living room gradually dimmed like the afterglow of the setting sun, as if a shooting star with a long tail was slowly falling from the sky.

Next came the wall lamps in the corridor. Their warm yellow light seemed to be swallowed up one by one by an invisible dark beast, the halo getting smaller and smaller until the entire villa was completely shrouded in thick darkness.

Only the security room at the main gate emitted a faint light, like a lone boat tossed about in a storm in the pitch-black night, stubbornly emitting a little light, appearing so small and helpless in the darkness.

Two hours passed, the night grew deeper, and all was quiet.

A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves, amplifying the sound in the stillness, each rustle like a hammer blow to the heart.

In this tranquil atmosphere, not far from the villa, an inconspicuous van was parked quietly on the side of the street.

The car body was covered in dust, and the mottled paint blended almost seamlessly into the surrounding environment in the night, making it difficult to spot without careful observation.

Inside the van, Wei Wuji had been waiting for a long time, fidgeting with anxiety.

He kept shifting his sitting position, and the metal chair creaked slightly with his movements.

One moment he was crossing his arms over his chest, his chest heaving violently; the next he was rubbing his hands together, his knuckles turning white from gripping them so tightly. He kept glancing out the car window, his eyes filled with anxiety. Finally, he couldn't help but ask:

"Senior brother, can we finally move out now? It'll be dawn if we wait any longer!"

His voice, tinged with urgency and impatience, echoed in the cramped car, making one's eardrums ache.

Sitting to the side, Liang Feixing glanced down at the watch on his wrist in the dim starlight.

The hands on the dial moved slowly in the dim light, making a soft ticking sound.

He pondered for a moment, his brows furrowing into a deep frown, and slowly said:

"Yes, we can move out now, but we must be careful and pay attention to safety. This mission is not simple, so we must not be careless. The traps set by the enemy are of unknown depth, and if we make a slight mistake, we may be wiped out."

However, Wei Wuji waved his hand dismissively, a confident smile on his face, and replied in a relaxed tone:

"Oh, senior brother, don't worry! We're both genuine experts in internal energy cultivation. Dealing with those small fry and rescuing those two idiots, Xu Changfeng and Wan Ting, will be a piece of cake! In my eyes, they're nothing but a piece of cake. My skills are not to be trifled with."

Chapter 569

After saying that, he didn't wait for Liang Feixing to give him any more instructions before impatiently reaching out and opening the car door.

The car door made a slight creaking sound as it opened, which was particularly abrupt in the quiet night, like a sharp note piercing the night sky.

He darted out like lightning, his agile figure disappearing into the darkness in no time, leaving only a series of hurried footsteps.

Seeing this, Liang Feixing shook his head helplessly.

This junior brother is extremely talented and skilled in martial arts, making him a highly regarded figure in the sect.

However, he has a very impatient personality, acts impulsively and carelessly, and never considers the consequences.

Fearing that Wei Wuji might encounter danger due to his recklessness, he quickly got out of the carriage, his hurried steps making a rustling sound as his shoes rubbed against the ground, closely following behind his junior brother.

He was filled with trepidation and unease about the mission. His heart was pounding in his chest, as if it would burst out of his chest. But there was no turning back now. He could only grit his teeth, brace himself, and charge forward, hoping that everything would go smoothly, that he could rescue his comrades safely, and escape unscathed.

As the head of a sect, Zhao Yunhai has been expanding his influence and recruiting disciples over the years, eventually taking in dozens of students.

Within the sect, the evaluation of masters is extremely rigorous. One must undergo countless real combat trials and have a profound understanding of martial arts in order to stand out.

Therefore, among these many disciples, very few truly mastered their skills and possessed superb martial arts abilities.

All told, only three people have successfully entered the realm of Transformation.

Among these three people, one of them turned out to be his biological son, Zhao Yaojie.

Zhao Yaojie showed a strong interest in martial arts and a great talent for it from a young age. He began learning martial arts from Zhao Yunhai.

Zhao Yunhai placed high hopes on this son, personally teaching him every move with meticulous care and without reservation.

Zhao Yaojie lived up to expectations, rising at dawn every day to practice diligently. Under Zhao Yunhai's careful guidance, he made rapid progress and entered the Transformation Realm at a young age, becoming a rising star in the sect.

If we're talking about the person with the most potential to break through to the peak of the Transcendent Realm, or even go further to a higher level, then Xu Changfeng is undoubtedly the one.

Xu Changfeng was a man of unwavering character and an extreme fascination with martial arts.

He often spends the entire day in the practice room, losing track of time.

He meticulously studied each move, striving for perfection in everything from the techniques of force application to the coordination of his body and the transitions between moves.

He also frequently sparred and exchanged ideas with his fellow disciples, learning from real combat experiences and constantly improving his martial arts skills.

As a result, his martial arts skills deepened day by day, and he began to stand out in the sect. Everyone had high expectations for his future.

Initially, Zhao Yunhai only dispatched Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting to escort a batch of sugar to Haojiang to complete the handover.

This batch of white sugar is a crucial part of the sect's business, concerning the sect's reputation and profits in the martial arts world, and cannot be lost.

Zhao Yunhai originally thought that with Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting's abilities, this mission would definitely be completed smoothly.

Unexpectedly, after arriving in Macau, the two were instigated and lured by their business partner, Gao Kening.

Gao Kening harbored ulterior motives, coveting the wealth of the two Hong Kong tycoons, and planned to use Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting to seek personal gain.

He approached Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting, offering them extremely tempting terms. He promised them a huge reward if they assassinated two wealthy businessmen from Hong Kong, an amount sufficient to ensure their financial security for the rest of their lives.

Faced with this sudden and enormous temptation, Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting were blinded by greed, forgot their master's teachings, and attempted to make a huge profit, thus deciding to take the risk.

They meticulously planned the assassination, thoroughly investigated the whereabouts and security arrangements of the two wealthy businessmen, and even devised several action plans.

However, the two wealthy businessmen were seasoned veterans of the business world and knew the dangers of the world. They had many skilled men around them and their security was tight.

On the day of the assassination, Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting found themselves in trouble as soon as they made their move.

The wealthy businessman's bodyguards were well-trained and quickly surrounded them.

After a fierce battle, despite Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting's best efforts, they failed to succeed and were both captured.

The two men were filled with remorse after being captured, realizing the grave mistake they had made, but it was too late.

Just as Zhao Yunhai learned of this, it was at a crucial moment in his own cultivation—he was about to break through to the Core Formation Realm in one go!

To break through to the realm of Embracing the Elixir, one must be completely focused and single-minded. The slightest distraction could lead to failure or even endanger one's life.

At this moment, he was at a crucial juncture in his cultivation. Every breath and every movement of his energy was of paramount importance, and he was unwilling to disrupt his rhythm by being distracted by this matter.

But after all, it involves two lives and the reputation of the sect. If we don't rescue them, the sect will become a laughing stock in the martial arts world and will find it difficult to gain a foothold in the martial arts world in the future.

Zhao Yunhai paced back and forth in the quiet room, his heart filled with turmoil.

After careful consideration, he finally decided to send two other disciples who had already reached the highest level of skill to rescue the trapped people.

In his view, Liang Feixing and Wei Wuji, his two prized disciples, had long since reached the pinnacle of their abilities.

Liang Feixing was agile, like a ghost, with sharp moves. He was good at using speed to defeat slowness, making it difficult for others to defend against. Wei Wuji, on the other hand, had profound internal strength and fierce fist techniques. When he threw a punch, his momentum was astonishing, as if he could split mountains and shatter rocks.

They are both highly skilled and have excellent teamwork. They have been carrying out missions together for many years and can understand each other without needing to say much.

With their combined strength, rescuing Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting should have been a piece of cake.

Even when surrounded by powerful enemies with formidable strength and exceptional martial arts skills, as long as the two of them work together, relying on their profound skills honed over many years and their exquisite teamwork, escaping unscathed is absolutely not out of the question.

So that morning, he made a phone call, summoning his two beloved students to rush to Macau.

During the phone call, Zhao Yunhai spoke earnestly, explaining the ins and outs of the matter in detail to the two of them, his voice revealing anxiety and worry.

He instructed them to be careful and not to act rashly or impulsively. They should act according to circumstances and bring Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting back safely as soon as possible, while also ensuring their own safety.

At this moment, the night sky seemed to pour out thick ink, completely enveloping the world, and all was silent.