Chapter 440 Guard Against Fire, Theft, and Good People

Chapter 440: Beware of Fire, Theft, and Deceptive People

Liu Yingying was taken away, and half of the Seven Colors Palace members remained. They were terrified, but they all knew they had reached a dead end.

"The gu worms in your bodies can no longer be cured. Once they reach your heart and lungs, you likely have only three days left to live," Wen Xu said indifferently, looking at the group.

"I heard that the Little Princess can cure the gu worms!" The Leader of the Purple Robe Faction emerged from the crowd, her gaze fixed on Little Ruo Xi, filled with greed.

"That's right, the Little Princess's blood can cure it!" Others chimed in.

"Hmph, what a bunch of fools. Even your Great Palace Master couldn't deal with us. What makes you think you can?" Xiao Yue sneered.

"No matter what, charge at them! Capture them! The Great Palace Master now has the granddaughter of the Imperial Tutor of Great Wei in his hands. He will surely take action. Let's capture them together. At worst, it's a life in exchange for a life!"

With a few shouts, the previously despairing members of the Seven Colors Palace charged at Xiao Yue and the others.

Ci Xin and Baiyu pursued Bai Cangming, while Xiao Yin and Xiao Yue stood together, surrounded by a defensive perimeter formed by Eunuch Gao, Matron Jin, and others.

The members of the Seven Colors Palace, including the most skilled from the Black Robe Palace and White Robe Palace, all rushed toward Little Ruo Xi.

The battle, which had just subsided, reignited.

The Seven Colors Palace lair was filled with hidden mechanisms. During the fight, Wen Xu accidentally triggered a mechanism, and a volley of black arrows shot toward them, instantly escalating the tension.

An arrow grazed Xiao Yin's cheek, and the poison turned his face a dark purple.

"These arrows are highly poisonous. Be careful!" Xiao Yue immediately handed her brother an antidote pellet. The siblings then waved their hands, releasing bursts of energy to deflect the arrows.

"Uncle!" Little Ruo Xi looked at the wound on Xiao Yin's face, concerned. Matron Jin carried the Little Princess over.

"It's fine, it's fine. The poison isn't serious. I can cure it!" Little Ruo Xi took out an antidote pill from her space and had her uncle take it. She then asked her mother to apply medicine to her uncle's wound. "Mother, apply your medicine to Uncle!"

"Alright!" Xiao Yue immediately applied the medicine to Xiao Yin.

The Seven Colors Palace members were still charging, but Master Jing'en, fighting with all his might, stood at the front like an insurmountable barrier. After a while, the Seven Colors Palace cult members slowly retreated.

"We can't let them retreat. After this, they won't be as peaceful as before. If they aren't eradicated, they will surely come out in full force to cause harm!" Little Ruo Xi said to her uncle and mother, watching the retreating cult members.

"That's right. Xier is correct. Before, they were disguising themselves, constantly recruiting new members. Now that they've been exposed and Bai Cangming's true nature has been revealed, they no longer need to hide. They will surely cause havoc," Xiao Yue said, looking at her brother.

"Agreed!" Xiao Yin nodded. He instructed Xiao Yue, "Yue'er, stay here and protect Xier. I'll deal with them!"

"No!" Little Ruo Xi grabbed her uncle's sleeve. "Hey, how can I miss out on this? Back then, Uncle, you took me up the mountain to eliminate bandits!"

"Alright, then I'll trouble Xier to help with this extermination!" Xiao Yin said, leading the group deeper into the lair.

Dong Ju and Matron Jin stayed close to protect the princess, while Eunuch Gao and Master Jing'en protected the emperor.

Wen Xu followed at the rear as everyone pursued the cult members into the castle.

"They're skilled at setting traps. I'll reconnoiter ahead!" Dong Ju said, leaping forward with a quick step.

"Nanny Jin, go help Dong Ju. The terrain here is complex, filled with mechanisms. Be careful!" Xiao Yue turned to Matron Jin and said.

Matron Jin acknowledged and followed Dong Ju out.

Returning to the center of the Seven Colors Palace castle, the atmosphere was different. Array Formations were visible everywhere.

"Wen Xu, stay back. Don't follow. These Array Formations are extremely taxing!" Xiao Yue said.

"Alright, why don't you let me take care of the Little Princess?" Wen Xu suggested.

"Alright!" Xiaoyue handed her daughter over without hesitation.

Soon, the array seals began to emit a powerful spiritual light. Ruo Xi Baby's tiny brow furrowed, and she was about to act when she suddenly felt a slight sting behind her ear.

She turned her head in surprise and saw Wen Xu's cold expression.

"So, you've been hiding here all along!" Ruo Xi Baby's eyes widened, but she stayed silent, just staring at Wen Xu.

Wen Xu raised his hand again, and Ruo Xi Baby quickly closed her eyes in cooperation.

"I know you're strong, but this is a sleep needle. I didn't use any drugs, just pressed your pressure points. Ruo Xi Baby, I'm sorry!" Wen Xu's voice, still gentle, echoed in her ears, making her feel a small pang of regret.

"Beware of fire, thieves, and good people. Who would have thought that the good ones are the worst!"

Xiao Yin and Xiaoyue both heard Ruo Xi Baby's voice. As soon as they turned around, they realized Wen Xu was gone.

"Wen Xu!" It was only then that Xiaoyue realized: "It was him!"

Everything became clear.

Their every move had always been known by others, especially their enemies. They had been wondering who could have such a far-reaching influence.

Especially at the inn earlier, when they were suddenly poisoned. Wen Xu, an imperial doctor who had trained at the Divine Doctor Valley, had been outsmarted by the innkeeper's wife. That had been suspicious, but Xiaoyue and Xiao Yin had never suspected their own people.

Not just Wen Xu, but also Ci Xin and Baiyu, including Nurse Jin, Dong Ju, and Eunuch Gao—they had all been trusted by Xiao Yin and Xiaoyue without any doubt.

Especially someone like Wen Xu, whom they would never have suspected.

Wen Xu had grown up with them, almost like childhood sweethearts, so they had never even considered him.

Moreover, Imperial Doctor Wen had always supported and stood by the emperor in court. In his early years, he had even had some feelings for the Empress Dowager, but after she entered the palace, he had let go of those thoughts.

With so many connections, how could it be...

"Jing En, I leave this place to you. Leave no one behind. My brother and I will go find Xier!" Xiaoyue immediately said to Jing En.