Seeing An Mei vanish from his sight once again, Shen Shaolong was enraged. He roared at the bodyguards by his side.
"What are you all standing around for? Seize this wench for this young master!!! I want her dead!!!"
"A bunch of good-for-nothings!!! Why didn't you go up and kill her just now?! Letting her run away so brazenly!!"
Facing Shen Shaolong's fury, the three bodyguards felt bitter. They wanted to chase after her, but if they left, who would protect him?
Moreover, An Mei was clearly here for revenge. Her deliberate appearance was to lure them into chasing her, creating an opportunity to attack Shen Shaolong.
"Young Master, calm down! This wench won't give up. If we leave you, she will definitely attack you. Also, those two generals from Great Qin are still here. We cannot leave you; we must protect your safety."
One bodyguard spoke, regretting their actions. They should have left when An Mei first appeared at the bar; otherwise, they wouldn't be in this predicament.
"Shut up!!! A bunch of trash, do you think this young master needs your protection? This wench cut off my ears! And my hand, what have you been doing all this time?!! You keep saying you'll protect this young master, yet I'm getting more injured!"
Shen Shaolong reprimanded them, his face contorted. He looked at his severed hand and then thought of his missing ear, his heart filling with rage and madness.
What was the difference between him now and a cripple? His proud demeanor had become unsightly, something he couldn't accept.
The three bodyguards remained silent, no one daring to retort. They felt a sense of injustice. After all, to protect Shen Shaolong, one of their companions had already died, and the three of them might also perish today.
Yet, even so, they had no intention of abandoning Shen Shaolong and fleeing alone, because they dared not!
"We can't wait any longer. I'll lead the way. You two protect the Young Master. We must escape!"
One bodyguard spoke, a glint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. To wait any longer would only mean death.
Therefore, they had to risk it and escape, even if one of them might fall.
"Alright!"
The other two bodyguards responded. They flanked Shen Shaolong, one on each side, while the one who had spoken first, his aura surging, drew his long sword and charged into the sea of fire ahead.
The group of four moved swiftly through the flames. Any time they encountered cannonballs or shrapnel, the person in front cleared them, while the other two remained vigilant, guarding against the hidden An Mei.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, three faint lights shot out from the sea of fire, heading directly for the three bodyguards.
"Hmph! You court death!"
The three bodyguards were immediately angered. They had been ambushed by An Mei earlier, injuring Shen Shaolong. Now, with their full attention on her, how could they let her succeed again?
The three acted quickly, deflecting the hidden weapons An Mei had fired. Simultaneously, the leader, wielding his long sword, slashed towards the direction from which the projectiles had come.
"Boom!"
The sword energy cleaved through the sea of fire, revealing an open space, but An Mei had long since disappeared from there.
"Whoosh!"
Just then, An Mei suddenly appeared behind the swordsman, her eyes filled with killing intent, dagger in hand, charging directly at the leader.
"Not good!"
"Careful behind you!!!"
The two bodyguards protecting Shen Shaolong shouted warnings. One of them immediately threw a punch.
The swordsman reacted instantly, turning around and swinging his sword again towards his back.
"Hmph!"
An Mei let out a cold snort, her lips curled in mockery, and then she turned and left, her figure vanishing into the sea of fire once more.
"Damn it!!! Wench!!!"
The group cursed, realizing that her actions were clearly meant to deplete their strength, yet they were powerless against her, feeling utterly frustrated.
"Wench! You know, back when I first captured you, this young master should have taken you then!"
Shen Shaolong also cursed furiously, his face contorted.
Meanwhile, in the shadows, An Mei’s expression was icy, her eyes burning with frenzied killing intent. Her capture was the greatest humiliation. Shen Shaolong's words now were pushing her to madness, only strengthening her resolve for revenge.
An Mei continued to strike frequently, each attack forcing Shen Shaolong and his men to retaliate.
However, every time Shen Shaolong's men counterattacked, An Mei would immediately disappear. She was depleting the strength of the three of them and tormenting their minds.
"Wench!!! Wench!!! Get out here, old man!!!"
The swordsman yelled, his eyes bloodshot, his face contorted. The other two bodyguards also roared in anger.
They were too stifled. They had to protect Shen Shaolong while simultaneously fighting back, their movements restricted, unable to unleash their full power.
Furthermore, their internal energy was rapidly draining.
They knew An Mei's objective, yet they were helpless, forced to endure this attrition!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The swordsman, like a madman, unleashed three sword strikes in all directions. It wasn't so much to force An Mei out as it was to vent his inner rage.
"I should have killed this wench earlier!"
He growled, his eyes filled with madness.
"Buzz!"
Just then, An Mei appeared, her eyes filled with disdain, and charged towards the swordsman.
"Good, you've come! Die!!!"
The bodyguard roared, unleashing a sword strike with all his might.
"Bang!"
With a loud collision, An Mei did not flee this time. She directly met the attack with her dagger and continued to charge forward.
"Not good!!! Retreat quickly!!!"
From behind, Shen Shaolong and the others urgently shouted warnings.
But it was too late!
A look of horror flashed in the swordsman's eyes as he hastily swung his sword, preparing to attack again.
However, An Mei wouldn't give him the chance. She threw her dagger, shooting it at him, while continuing her advance.
"Bang!"
The dagger collided with the long sword. The bodyguard felt a jolt in his hand, almost losing his grip, and An Mei's dagger was sent flying.
But then, An Mei reached out, and the dagger instantly returned to her hand. By then, she was already in front of her opponent.
"Pfft!"
A faint gleam flashed, and An Mei's figure quickly vanished.
The swordsman, however, looked on with disbelief, his eyes filled with unwillingness and anger.
"Big Brother!!!"
From behind, the other two bodyguards cried out, their eyes instantly reddening. They had been chosen together to protect Shen Shaolong and had a good relationship.
Now, two of them had died consecutively. More importantly, the bodyguard before them was their elder brother and the strongest among the four of them.
But now, he was dead!
As the bodyguard's body plummeted from the air, his two companions desperately wanted to catch him, but they dared not, only watching helplessly.
"Ahhhh!!!! Wench!!! Come out! Come out if you dare! Fight me head-on!"
One bodyguard roared, his expression going mad.